BeFarmWell: Supporting Farmer Mental Health Through Technology with Lauren Van Ewyk

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BeFarmWell: Supporting Farmer Mental Health Through Technology with Lauren Van Ewyk

Mental health remains one of the most important conversations in agriculture today. Farmers face unique pressures, including financial uncertainty, weather challenges, isolation, long hours, and the ongoing demands of running a farm business. While awareness around farmer mental health continues to grow, many producers still struggle to find accessible, agriculture-specific support when they need it most.

In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with Lauren Van Ewyk, CEO of the National Farmer Mental Health Alliance, to discuss BeFarmWell, a new mental health and wellness app created specifically for Canadian farmers and farm families.

Lauren shares the inspiration behind the app, the current state of farmer mental health, and how BeFarmWell is designed to help farmers build resilience, improve well-being, and access practical support before stress reaches a crisis point.

Whether you're a farmer, rancher, spouse, family member, or someone who supports agriculture, this conversation highlights the importance of prioritizing mental wellness and explores new tools available to help Canada's agricultural community thrive.

Episode Highlights


Timestamps

[00:00] – Welcome and introduction
[01:00] – Meet Lauren Van Ewyk and the National Farmer Mental Health Alliance
[07:17] – What farmers are experiencing when it comes to mental health and wellness today
[14:01] – Introducing BeFarmWell: What it is and why it was created
[16:08] – What was the inspiration behind launching the app
[19:33] – Inside the app: Features, resources, and support tools
[24:24] – Tracy shares a story about Navy Seals and their “don’t quit at night rule.”
[28:03] – Where to learn more and download BeFarmWell

If today's conversation resonated with you, please consider sharing this episode with a friend, family member, neighbour, or fellow farmer. Mental health challenges often happen in silence, and sometimes a simple conversation or shared resource can make a meaningful difference.

If you're looking for practical tools and support, be sure to explore the National Farmer Mental Health Alliance, listen to the Rural Well Podcast, and download the BeFarmWell app. These resources were created with farmers and farm families in mind and can help you take proactive steps toward better mental wellness.

Remember, taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your crops, livestock, equipment, and business. Strong farms start with healthy people.

Be sure to subscribe to The Impact Farming Show so you never miss an episode. We bring you the people and ideas that will IMPACT your farming operation through conversations on farm business, transition planning, leadership, and mental wellness.

Until next time, keep learning, keep growing, and keep investing in yourself.


Thanks for tuning in,
Tracy

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🔗SHOW RESOURCES:




National Farmer Mental Health Alliance
www.nfmha.ca/



The app is now available for download through the IOS App Store. To redeem your FREE ACCESS,simply use the link below:
🌐https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=6768093472&code=FARMWELL2026
 
The app is also available through the Google Playstore. To redeem your FREE ACCESS, simply use the code and link below:
🌐https://play.google.com
Coupon Code: FARMWELL2026



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About the Guest:

Lauren Van Ewyk
Host of The Rural Well Podcast, Co-Founder and CEO / National Farmers Mental Health Alliance

Lauren Van Ewyk is an engaging speaker, registered social worker, foster mom and agricultural mental health advocate. She has appeared in numerous radio, television and print articles concerning the issues of adoption, foster care, mental wellness and mental health in the agriculture sector.

Lauren works with businesses, individuals and families all across Canada to find hope and healing.

She and her husband raise sheep in southwestern Ontario.

www.wscounselling.com

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* Disclaimer - As always, this information is not intended to provide business or medical advice. To ensure that your own circumstances have been properly considered and that action is taken based on the latest information available, you should obtain professional advice from qualified business or medical professionals before acting on any of the information in this post.
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Welcome to Impact Farming, Farm Marketer's video and audio show dedicated to helping Canadian farmers excel in the business of farming. Our goal with this show is to introduce our audience to the people and ideas that are going to make an IMPACT on their farming operation. 

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Tracy and her husband are cattle ranchers in South East, Manitoba. As host of the show, primary producer and agvocate, Tracy is passionate about helping farmers succeed in the business of farming. 

In each episode, Tracy chats with today's most successful farm advisors and industry leaders to bring our audience the best and most important ideas. 

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