<![CDATA[Bullshit and Bravery]]>f18d9129-6ba8-557c-b73d-96d6e8a78f4aSun, 18 May 2025 04:30:14 +0000Captivate.fm Sam Owen and Carla Muller.https://artwork.captivate.fm/b8d78d3a-f575-4704-9ddf-7504500a96a1/vYxA5HpuTCmvVvHv0NLEKSAN.jpgBullshit and Bravery Sam Owen and Carla Muller. Sam Owen and Carla Muller.A rural mental health podcast to help people understand mental health challenges by sharing stories from real people on the land.https://bullshit-and-bravery.captivate.fmtrueepisodicnopodcastThe journey so far......The journey so far......In this episode we chat about our own lives in the last 18 months and how different life is since we dropped episode 1. It feels like only weeks ago we dropped our first episode but in reality, it was 2023. We chat about everything from babies to business and how much life can change in just a few short months.

]]>In this episode we chat about our own lives in the last 18 months and how different life is since we dropped episode 1. It feels like only weeks ago we dropped our first episode but in reality, it was 2023. We chat about everything from babies to business and how much life can change in just a few short months.

]]>43adbc97-1e42-4ad8-b4b6-ed48999dec02Sun, 18 May 2025 16:30:00 +120035:04truefull2112112 Sam Owen and Carla Muller.Home and Dry. Lizzy Wilding, a view from the dry and the tactics she uses to cope.Home and Dry. Lizzy Wilding, a view from the dry and the tactics she uses to cope.In this special episode of Bullshit and Bravery we talk to Lizzy Wilding a Waikato dairy farmer whose farm is currently farming in one of the driest summers her district has ever seen. We talk tactics, how getting off the farm and putting togther a farm team helps her get through the tough times.

]]>In this special episode of Bullshit and Bravery we talk to Lizzy Wilding a Waikato dairy farmer whose farm is currently farming in one of the driest summers her district has ever seen. We talk tactics, how getting off the farm and putting togther a farm team helps her get through the tough times.

]]>8914574e-7078-4d93-8f26-614314b7ef8aMon, 28 Apr 2025 21:15:00 +120023:34truefull2102102 Sam Owen and Carla Muller.Episode 9. Kane Brisco. Staying fit to Farm or Farming to stay fit.Episode 9. Kane Brisco. Staying fit to Farm or Farming to stay fit.In the last episode of series two, we catch up with Kane Brisco. Kane is a Taranaki dairy farmer and a recent author of a book called "Tools for the Top Paddock". In which Kane talks about his journey with his mental health and how physical and mental fitness go hand in hand when it comes to running his farm.

]]>In the last episode of series two, we catch up with Kane Brisco. Kane is a Taranaki dairy farmer and a recent author of a book called "Tools for the Top Paddock". In which Kane talks about his journey with his mental health and how physical and mental fitness go hand in hand when it comes to running his farm.

]]>2ccedad1-6975-48e2-a28d-38ebfe190e02Wed, 31 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +120042:36truefull29292 Sam Owen and Carla Muller.Episode 8. Nicki Mackay, building resilience and your own 'war team'Episode 8. Nicki Mackay, building resilience and your own 'war team'In this episode of Bullshit and Bravery we talk to Nicki Mackay, the Chief People Officer at FMG. She has held a range of roles at FMG, including leading the recovery into Cyclone Gabrielle and Hale. We chat with Nicki about building and looking after teams of people, building your own resilience and having a 'war team' to surround you.

]]>In this episode of Bullshit and Bravery we talk to Nicki Mackay, the Chief People Officer at FMG. She has held a range of roles at FMG, including leading the recovery into Cyclone Gabrielle and Hale. We chat with Nicki about building and looking after teams of people, building your own resilience and having a 'war team' to surround you.

]]>1b3a1483-1e50-4959-ae5a-ab9423f97b03Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:45:00 +120034:26truefull28282 Sam Owen and Carla Muller.Episode 7 Patrick Crawshaw, the power of your communitiesEpisode 7 Patrick Crawshaw, the power of your communitiesPatrick Crawshaw and his family farm in Patoka, Hawkes Bay. He also wears many community hats including as Beef+Lamb NZ Councilor and previous NZYF Grand Finalist. We chat about rebuilding after the 2023 Cyclones, the power of asking for help and the benefit of getting stuck into communities and activities that fill your cup.

]]>Patrick Crawshaw and his family farm in Patoka, Hawkes Bay. He also wears many community hats including as Beef+Lamb NZ Councilor and previous NZYF Grand Finalist. We chat about rebuilding after the 2023 Cyclones, the power of asking for help and the benefit of getting stuck into communities and activities that fill your cup.

]]>6c19d4fc-2ca0-44fc-b37b-14e66eecdd43Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:31:00 +120030:02truefull27272 Sam Owen and Carla Muller.Episode 6. Rachel Lornie mending fences and taking stock.Episode 6. Rachel Lornie mending fences and taking stock.Rachel Lornie has farming running through her veins. Being raised on a dry stock farm and now dairy farming with her partner and children the land has always been a mainstay. Rachels career has and still does revolve around people, helping find solutions to problems that might need a guiding hand to find a resolution. We find out how she does it and if she applies those lessons to her own struggles and her journey along the way.

]]>Rachel Lornie has farming running through her veins. Being raised on a dry stock farm and now dairy farming with her partner and children the land has always been a mainstay. Rachels career has and still does revolve around people, helping find solutions to problems that might need a guiding hand to find a resolution. We find out how she does it and if she applies those lessons to her own struggles and her journey along the way.

]]>52d478aa-2205-4cbe-bd45-2462c1ec5a14Thu, 11 Jul 2024 08:15:00 +120036:08truefull26262 Sam Owen and Carla Muller.Episode 5 Joel Hensman, designing a life you wantEpisode 5 Joel Hensman, designing a life you wantIn this episode of B and B we talk to Joel Hensman. Joel is currently a senior farm systems consultant at Perrin Ag. He has worked on farms, in technology, as a farm consultant, a rural banker and a home school teacher. We chat with Joel about how he takes care of his own mental health and how his family has designed a life that they want to live.

]]>In this episode of B and B we talk to Joel Hensman. Joel is currently a senior farm systems consultant at Perrin Ag. He has worked on farms, in technology, as a farm consultant, a rural banker and a home school teacher. We chat with Joel about how he takes care of his own mental health and how his family has designed a life that they want to live.

]]>357767b8-9a24-49f3-9c7c-f0163ee532c8Wed, 03 Jul 2024 19:13:00 +120033:31truefull25252 Sam Owen and Carla Muller.Epidode 4 James Allen. Leading, learning and listening.Epidode 4 James Allen. Leading, learning and listening.In this episode of B and B we talk to James Allen. James is currently the CEO of Agfirst a large primary industries consulting group. He is a Nuffield Scholar, part of the 2023 intake. He is the immediate past Chairperson of the National Agricultural Fieldays and a former Young Farmer of the Year grand final contestant. We chat with James about how he takes care of his own mental health and what steps he has in place with his staff and their clients.

]]>In this episode of B and B we talk to James Allen. James is currently the CEO of Agfirst a large primary industries consulting group. He is a Nuffield Scholar, part of the 2023 intake. He is the immediate past Chairperson of the National Agricultural Fieldays and a former Young Farmer of the Year grand final contestant. We chat with James about how he takes care of his own mental health and what steps he has in place with his staff and their clients.

]]>c9e9c61f-47db-4e3d-8268-235f13451be9Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:30:00 +120023:26truefull24242 Sam Owen and Carla Muller.Episode 3. Bart van de Ven. Being proactive and identifying the sweet spot.Episode 3. Bart van de Ven. Being proactive and identifying the sweet spot.Bart van de Ven is a self-proclaimed top 50% farmer, he and his wife Vanessa, and his two children are Herd Owning Share milkers in the Waikato. Bart has never been shy about sharing some of his farming highlights and lowlights on social media. So we talked to him about his story and how he finds the sweet spot. How he recognises when it's time to be more proactive and start making changes to help him improve his situation.

]]>Bart van de Ven is a self-proclaimed top 50% farmer, he and his wife Vanessa, and his two children are Herd Owning Share milkers in the Waikato. Bart has never been shy about sharing some of his farming highlights and lowlights on social media. So we talked to him about his story and how he finds the sweet spot. How he recognises when it's time to be more proactive and start making changes to help him improve his situation.

]]>ed8c1471-24cd-4501-953e-af2b2ee5ef7fWed, 19 Jun 2024 14:45:00 +120045:37truefull23232 Sam Owen and Carla Muller.Olivia Caldwell. Media, the words we tell ourselves and finding your gift.Olivia Caldwell. Media, the words we tell ourselves and finding your gift.Olivia Caldwell has been involved in the media for 16 years across multiple platforms. Originating off a dairy farm in Southland, she has passion for the rural industry and telling the grass roots stories from everyday kiwis. She gives us an insight on everything from how she found her gift through to writing a book on dating disasters.

]]>Olivia Caldwell has been involved in the media for 16 years across multiple platforms. Originating off a dairy farm in Southland, she has passion for the rural industry and telling the grass roots stories from everyday kiwis. She gives us an insight on everything from how she found her gift through to writing a book on dating disasters.

]]>2574fe3c-4f1f-4e68-ad87-eabe682545afWed, 12 Jun 2024 19:45:00 +120034:35truefull22222 Sam Owen and Carla Muller.Todd Muller. Climbing to the top and realising the view isn't what you thought it would be.Todd Muller. Climbing to the top and realising the view isn't what you thought it would be. Todd Muller.

We talk to Todd about the factors leading into his very public struggles with mental health and his resignation as leader of the National Party in 2020. What lessons he has learnt from growing up in the Bay of Plenty, through to the several primary industry roles he has held to his new role on the board of Iam Hope. Todd's honest conversation and willingness to share his journey was insightful and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we did interviewing Todd.

]]> Todd Muller.

We talk to Todd about the factors leading into his very public struggles with mental health and his resignation as leader of the National Party in 2020. What lessons he has learnt from growing up in the Bay of Plenty, through to the several primary industry roles he has held to his new role on the board of Iam Hope. Todd's honest conversation and willingness to share his journey was insightful and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we did interviewing Todd.

]]>44b6c7ef-cc76-4061-86eb-e3f55326ce00Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:15:00 +120040:52truefull21212 Sam Owen and Carla Muller.Episode 6. Series Finale. Al Taylor on PND and creating light during the darkest of times.Episode 6. Series Finale. Al Taylor on PND and creating light during the darkest of times.In the season finale of Bullshit and Bravery, we catch up with Al Taylor from Overseer Chief Customer Officer at Overseer Ltd.

In 2020 Kristin Taylor took her own life after a battle with Post Natal Depression. Al talks to us about what happened during the dark times, how creating Kristins Light has helped create something positive, and the tools he's used to help him keep going.

]]>In the season finale of Bullshit and Bravery, we catch up with Al Taylor from Overseer Chief Customer Officer at Overseer Ltd.

In 2020 Kristin Taylor took her own life after a battle with Post Natal Depression. Al talks to us about what happened during the dark times, how creating Kristins Light has helped create something positive, and the tools he's used to help him keep going.

]]>d9e7f6a8-8b47-432b-814c-70dd124c7243Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:15:00 +120038:30truefull16161 Sam Owen and Carla Muller.Episode 5. Jenna Smith from Quad Bikes to Company Boards.Episode 5. Jenna Smith from Quad Bikes to Company Boards.Jenna Smith CEO of a Māori agribusiness Pouarua, on the Hauraki Plains. Alongside this, she is a current Nuffield Scholar and has several board and advisory roles within the Agri sector. Jenna hasn't always been at the top table, her story is one of courage and the willingness to keep going in times of adversity. It's a must-listen and one that we took some lessons home with after recording it.

]]>Jenna Smith CEO of a Māori agribusiness Pouarua, on the Hauraki Plains. Alongside this, she is a current Nuffield Scholar and has several board and advisory roles within the Agri sector. Jenna hasn't always been at the top table, her story is one of courage and the willingness to keep going in times of adversity. It's a must-listen and one that we took some lessons home with after recording it.

]]>66a53b24-3e74-49cc-88e9-f76bf9b55b7aWed, 06 Mar 2024 08:30:00 +120035:50truefull15151 Sam Owen and Carla Muller.Episode 4 . Plants, People and Priorities.Episode 4 . Plants, People and Priorities.In Episode 4 we have a yarn with Adam Thompson.

Adam is the founder of Restore Native. A Native plant nursery in Te Miro near Cambridge.

Last year Restore Native won the PINZ Kaitiakitanga/Guardianship & Conservation Award. We chatted with Adam about how he manages his workload. How he resets and recharges, and how he monitors and helps his staff with their Mental and Physical Health.

]]>In Episode 4 we have a yarn with Adam Thompson.

Adam is the founder of Restore Native. A Native plant nursery in Te Miro near Cambridge.

Last year Restore Native won the PINZ Kaitiakitanga/Guardianship & Conservation Award. We chatted with Adam about how he manages his workload. How he resets and recharges, and how he monitors and helps his staff with their Mental and Physical Health.

]]>09295e47-dd9e-41f5-bb6b-4f7714e0869eWed, 28 Feb 2024 11:36:00 +120037:45truefull14141 Sam Owen and Carla Muller.Episode 3 . Myfanwy Alexander. Restarting , Reaching out and Recharging.Episode 3 . Myfanwy Alexander. Restarting , Reaching out and Recharging.Myfanwy Alexander is a mum to two teenage girls and a contract milker on 1000 cows in Duntroon. As if that's not enough, to keep her on her toes she's the North Otago Provincial President for Federated Farmers, a member of the SIDE committee, and so much more. We can barely believe we managed to get her to sit still for 30 mins to talk to us.

]]>Myfanwy Alexander is a mum to two teenage girls and a contract milker on 1000 cows in Duntroon. As if that's not enough, to keep her on her toes she's the North Otago Provincial President for Federated Farmers, a member of the SIDE committee, and so much more. We can barely believe we managed to get her to sit still for 30 mins to talk to us.

]]>76f39272-e380-4e53-a3f7-646e92e7ee4cWed, 21 Feb 2024 11:47:00 +120024:13truefull13131 Sam Owen and Carla Muller.Bullshit and bravery - Julia JonesBullshit and bravery - Julia JonesHosts Carla Muller and Sam Owen are joined by Julia Jones to discuss mental wellbeing.

Chief Hope Officer at JJ Consulting, Julia is a firecracker who is perpetually electrified by the future's potential. Change is her playground where she empowers others to stride forward with confidence.

Julia believes her most transformative growth springs from her challenges and setbacks, which have shaped her into the dynamic force she is today.

]]>Hosts Carla Muller and Sam Owen are joined by Julia Jones to discuss mental wellbeing.

Chief Hope Officer at JJ Consulting, Julia is a firecracker who is perpetually electrified by the future's potential. Change is her playground where she empowers others to stride forward with confidence.

Julia believes her most transformative growth springs from her challenges and setbacks, which have shaped her into the dynamic force she is today.

]]>33ab57ee-ebb8-45b5-b7e9-47964112c5d8Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:57:00 +120030:53truefull12121 Sam Owen and Carla Muller.Bullshit and Banter the journey begins !Bullshit and Banter the journey begins !Hosts Carla Muller and Sam Owen discuss their journey with mental health.

From how it all started, to lessons learnt and sometimes having to cut through the bullshit to be brave enough to seek the help you need.

]]>Hosts Carla Muller and Sam Owen discuss their journey with mental health.

From how it all started, to lessons learnt and sometimes having to cut through the bullshit to be brave enough to seek the help you need.

]]>f7d53d9e-06b2-4ff0-8e39-66c0f03e6870Wed, 07 Feb 2024 20:00:00 +120030:51truefull11111Owen and Muller.