Attitude is Everything
12/01/22 • 9 min
In this episode we hear from Lyall McClure, Natimuk local who has not let close calls with death stop him. Lyall shares his four close calls with death and how he has moved forward with his life after. He also shares how he keeps a smile on his face and joy for life.
Interested in the topic and looking for more?
In the episode Lyall mentioned one of his close calls was a heart attack, but what exactly is a heart attack? Check out the information here to find out.
Had a heart attack or have another type of heart condition you can find information on living with it here.
Are you worried about your heart? You can find tips about looking after your heart in a variety of ways including:
Healthy eating to protect your heart
Keeping your heart healthy
Physical activity and your heart
You can also listen to our episode ‘Heart Hiccups’ for another experience of having a heart attack.
Lyall also mentioned that he is currently trying to quit smoking. Are you trying to do the same? Thinking about doing the same? Or supporting someone to quit? Visit QUIT for lots of help information on how or call 13 7848 for support.
Lyall has been through a lot, but has managed to keep a positive state of mind. But it is ok to reach out for support if you go through similar and need it. You can find help and support at:
Rural Outreach program which you can reach at 1300 688 732. You can also hear more about this program in the episode 'From Footy Coach to Rural Outreach Worker'.
Beyond Blue– The leading Australian mental health support organisation. Phone: 1300 22 4636 or webchat.
Are you bogged mate?– A program helping country blokes talk about mental health.
Join the conversation
Facebook: @FarmerWantsaHealthyLife Twitter: @_FWAHL
Facebook: @FarmerWantsaHealthyLife Twitter: @_FWAHL
In this episode we hear from Lyall McClure, Natimuk local who has not let close calls with death stop him. Lyall shares his four close calls with death and how he has moved forward with his life after. He also shares how he keeps a smile on his face and joy for life.
Interested in the topic and looking for more?
In the episode Lyall mentioned one of his close calls was a heart attack, but what exactly is a heart attack? Check out the information here to find out.
Had a heart attack or have another type of heart condition you can find information on living with it here.
Are you worried about your heart? You can find tips about looking after your heart in a variety of ways including:
Healthy eating to protect your heart
Keeping your heart healthy
Physical activity and your heart
You can also listen to our episode ‘Heart Hiccups’ for another experience of having a heart attack.
Lyall also mentioned that he is currently trying to quit smoking. Are you trying to do the same? Thinking about doing the same? Or supporting someone to quit? Visit QUIT for lots of help information on how or call 13 7848 for support.
Lyall has been through a lot, but has managed to keep a positive state of mind. But it is ok to reach out for support if you go through similar and need it. You can find help and support at:
Rural Outreach program which you can reach at 1300 688 732. You can also hear more about this program in the episode 'From Footy Coach to Rural Outreach Worker'.
Beyond Blue– The leading Australian mental health support organisation. Phone: 1300 22 4636 or webchat.
Are you bogged mate?– A program helping country blokes talk about mental health.
Join the conversation
Facebook: @FarmerWantsaHealthyLife Twitter: @_FWAHL
Facebook: @FarmerWantsaHealthyLife Twitter: @_FWAHL
Previous Episode
The Ins and Outs of Stress
In this episode, West Wimmera Health Service's own Leanne Yew talks about stress. Leanne is WWHS's lead social worker. She shares her knowledge on stress, our responses to it and how long term stress can affect us. She also share her tips for managing stress and where to get help.
Interested in the topic and looking for more?
The WWHS social work and welfare department can help with a wide variety of things, including:
- Counselling for individuals, couples and families.
- Support for parenting, grief, trauma and crisis.
- Referral to services such as housing, employment and legal services.
- Help with Centrelink payments.
- Financial counselling and emergency relief.
- Support for child protection and from domestic violence.
For further details contact West Wimmera Health Service on (03) 5391 4222.
Leanne spoke a lot about what stress is and some tips to manage it. For more information check out:
Better Health Channel - Stress
Suicide Line Victoria - Feeling stressed out and how to get help
National Centre for Farmer Health - Stress
Stress can be hard to manage, and if it goes for a long time you may need to seek professional help. Some place you can go for this are:
- GP
- Counsellor
- Psychologist
- Rural Outreach program which you can reach at 1300 688 732. You can also hear more about this program in the episode 'From Footy Coach to Rural Outreach Worker'.
- Flying Doctor Wellbeing
You can also check out programs like:
Are you bogged mate?
You Got this Mate!
Leanne also spoke about how mindfulness and breathing exercises can help with stress. You can find the Smiling Mind program and app she spoke about here.
Join the conversation
Facebook: @FarmerWantsaHealthyLife Twitter: @_FWAHL
Facebook: @FarmerWantsaHealthyLife Twitter: @_FWAHL
Next Episode
Out of the Tunnel of Grief
In this episode we hear from Margaret Millington about the impact death has had on her life. She shares the lessons she has learnt from losing people she loves, and the need to be aware of dangers. She also talks about what brought her to the Wimmera and how it offered her a chance for renewal.
Interested in the topic and looking for more?
Margaret shared her experiences of grief and what helped her. Find more on grief at:
Health Direct
Better Health Channel
Beyond Blue
Margaret lost her daughter in a farm accident. Find more on farm safety at:
National Centre for Farmer Health
Work Safe
Making Our Farms Safer project-or hear about it on our eps:
The Auditor – Man on a Mission
The Audited – Safety from the Dining Room Table
Find more on children’s farm safety at:
Farm Safe Australia
Better Health Channel
A Parent’s Guide to Kidsafe Farms
Farm Safety
Child Safety on Farms
Injury Risk and Safety Behaviours of Children on Victorian Farms
Margaret had two sons involved in accidents on the road. Find more on road safety at:
Staying Safe
Road Safety
Driving on country roads: how to stay safe
Safely Driving on Country Roads
Work Safe
Margaret's son became an accidental addict to painkillers. But what is addiction? Find more at:
Health Direct
Turning Point
You, or someone you care about struggling with addiction? Find support at:
Online counselling
24hr phone support
Alcohol and Drug Support
Drug and Alcohol rehabilitation
Check out our eps on gambling harm :
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Farmer Wants a Healthy Life - Attitude is Everything
Transcript
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This is a West Wimmera Health Service podcast. Presented by me, Brigitte Muir.
This series focuses around stories and issues related to health and wellbeing. Some of the people we hear from are sharing their stories, hoping that their experiences will help us with our own health and wellbeing. Please be aware that some of their life experiences may touch on issues that are sensitive to some. Please listen with care. You will find information on seeking help if you need it in t
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