Rural Life, lets talk.

04/11/25 • 29 min

Season 2, Episode 38

We are delighted to welcome this weeks guest Angharad Binder(Public Health Nurse) in the agricultural sector, delivering the Rural Communities Cancer Project with Farming Community Network (FCN) & Macmillan in the South East of England.

Resources (‘Nip it in the Bud’ campaign)

People in rural communities often have more advanced cancer when they are diagnosed and are 5% less likely to survive than people in urban areas.

Farmers often won’t get checked until the last minute. We need your help to change this.

This campaign have developed a range of resources which can be utilised to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage early detection, and to back our campaign. Resources below are free to use and can be widely shared and printed off.

Download our ‘Nip it in the Bud’ campaign pack and help them to raise awareness of cancer in farming and rural communities. This contains key messages and information about how to get involved.

The FCN are involved in a UK-wide partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support which is helping to improve the support available to those living with cancer in farming communities and rural areas.

As part of this partnership FCN is working closely with Macmillan Cancer Support, including raising awareness in rural communities of the signs and symptoms of cancer and building referral bridges to and from Macmillan’s services.

Farmers, farm workers and people living in rural communities can have lower access to cancer services and support due to the nature of their work and rural life in often isolated areas.

Farmers can be particularly at-risk of certain types of cancer – such as skin cancer, prostate cancer, or cancers caused by exposure to carcinogens.

Cancer can impact a family business that may employ many people and can have significant impacts on an individual and their families – including their housing and extended family situation, or immediate welfare issues for livestock.

FCN can be contacted in confidence on 03000 111 999, 7am-11pm, 365 days of the year. Speak to an empathetic volunteer who understands farming life.
The Macmillan Support Line is available on 0808 808 00 00, seven days a week, 8am to 8pm.

Further information about cancer and support available is available on FCN’s FarmWell website

No Joke of the week this week but Martin has something very special lined up for next weeks Podcast, don't miss it.

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Season 2, Episode 38

Resources (‘Nip it in the Bud’ campaign)

People in rural communities often have more advanced cancer when they are diagnosed and are 5% less likely to survive than people in urban areas.

Farmers often won’t get checked until the last minute. We need your help to change this.

Download our ‘Nip it in the Bud’ campaign pack and help them to raise awareness of cancer in farming and rural communities. This contains key messages and information about how to get involved.

The FCN are involved in a UK-wide partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support which is helping to improve the support available to those living with cancer in farming communities and rural areas.

Farmers, farm workers and people living in rural communities can have lower access to cancer services and support due to the nature of their work and rural life in often isolated areas.

Farmers can be particularly at-risk of certain types of cancer – such as skin cancer, prostate cancer, or cancers caused by exposure to carcinogens.

FCN can be contacted in confidence on 03000 111 999, 7am-11pm, 365 days of the year. Speak to an empathetic volunteer who understands farming life.
The Macmillan Support Line is available on 0808 808 00 00, seven days a week, 8am to 8pm.

Further information about cancer and support available is available on FCN’s FarmWell website

No Joke of the week this week but Martin has something very special lined up for next weeks Podcast, don't miss it.

Check out our website at www.whostomanddick.com

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Eating Disorders

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Season 2, Episode 37

It's British summertime at long last and what a great week this has been for sunshine.

Today we have another special guest Jessica Baker who suffers from an Eating Disorder, Jessica now in her mid fifties has been struggling with this since she was nine years old.

Jessica tells us open and honestly how she has coped with this eating disorder over the years telling us her highs and lows, yo-yoing with her weight made it difficult at times to cope with her appearance, and how she felt inside.

Jessica is still today struggling with her illness today but does have the benefit of a very strong will and has come to terms with her illness and learnt how to manage her illness by understanding the situation she finds herself in.

Listen to this remarkable storey and learn sometimes what you see on the outside is very different sometimes to what is going on the inside of a person.

There are several types of eating disorders. The most common are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and other specified feeding and eating disorder (OSFED).

Behavioral symptoms of eating disorders may include:

Restrictive eating.
Eating a lot in a short amount of time.
Avoiding food or certain foods.
Forced vomiting after meals or laxative misuse.
Compulsive exercising after meals.
Frequent bathroom breaks after eating.
Withdrawing from friends or social activities.

Trauma, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and other mental health issues can increase the likelihood of an eating disorder. Dieting and starvation. Frequent dieting is a risk factor for an eating disorder, especially with weight that is constantly going up and down when getting on and off new diets.

Help and details for those suffering with eating disorders can found by visiting the website Beat (formerly Eating Disorders Association)

https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

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Mens Mental Health week

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Season 2, Episode 39

The boy's are back in Martins sunny Garden today and discussing mens Mental health. Men are not good when it comes to their mental health, the just always seem to soldier on through the good and the bad.

Men's mental health is a significant issue, with men facing challenges like higher rates of suicide, substance abuse, and lower rates of accessing mental health support, often due to societal expectations and stigma.

The Boy's discuss anxiety, depression, Stress and stress management, Nutrition, diet, fitness, exercise, Heart health, preventative care, Hormonal changes, substance abuse, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, aging and longevity.

Higher Suicide Rates:
Men have a significantly higher suicide rate than women, with suicide being the leading cause of death for men under 50.
Stigma and Barriers to Help:
Men are less likely to seek help for mental health issues due to societal expectations of strength and resilience, leading to a reluctance to admit vulnerability.
Substance Abuse:
Men are more likely to engage in substance abuse as a coping mechanism for mental health struggles.
Lower Access to Treatment:
Despite the prevalence of mental health problems in men, they are less likely to access psychological therapies and mental health support.
Specific Mental Health Conditions:
Common mental health conditions in men include depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
Toxic Masculinity:
Societal pressures and expectations around masculinity can contribute to poor mental health outcomes for men.

Signs of Mental Health Problems in Men:

Social Withdrawal: Isolating themselves from friends, family, and activities.
Changes in Behavior: Experiencing sudden calmness, increased risk-taking, or aggression.
Expressing Feelings of Hopelessness: Feeling overwhelmed, sad, or having thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
Changes in Appetite or Sleep: Significant changes in eating habits or sleep patterns.
Difficulty Concentrating: Struggling to focus or make decisions.
Increased Irritability or Anger: Experiencing more frequent mood swings or outbursts of anger.

Martin has decided no joke of the week this week, he's replacing it with "Things your mother use to say" see if you remember these or can add to it.