In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Eric Arzubi (Frontier Psychiatry) to talk about the mental health challenges facing rural agricultural producers—and what practical support and resources are available right now.

This conversation is especially relevant for crop insurance agents, FSA employees, lenders, and ag professionals who often hear the hard stuff first. We’re not trying to turn anyone into a therapist—this is about awareness, better language, and knowing where to point people when help is needed.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why rural producers often carry stress silently

• The “language of feelings” and why it matters

• Warning signs ag professionals may hear on the phone

• How to listen without trying to “fix it”

• When to ask direct questions and how to avoid shutting the conversation  ...