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213 From Grindstone to Grounded: Translating Mental Health for Agriculture with Thomas Eisenbarth

In this episode of the AGRIMINDS Podcast, Kacee sits down with Thomas Eisenbarth—a fifth-generation Kansas producer, ag educator, and mental health advocate—who is doing the hard, necessary work of translating mental health concepts into language that actually makes sense for agriculture. Thomas shares his personal story of growing up in a cow-calf operation, navigating generational silence around emotions, and how therapy helped him reconnect with his nervous system after decades of “just pushing through.” Together, they unpack why so many mental health conversations in ag jump straight from stress to crisis—and what’s missing in between. This is a practical, honest conversation about: Why sleep, self-awareness, and thought patterns matter more than we realize How “autopilot mode” keeps ag professionals stuck—and how to pause it Cognitive distortions farmers experience (like catastrophizing) and how to interrupt them Why boundaries are bridges, not walls How to talk about struggling without feeling like a burden What it actually looks like to support someone who opens up Bridging the generational gap in agriculture—between grandparents, producers, and the next generation Thomas also shares the work he’s doing through   / tceisenbarth  , including supporting farmers, ranchers, and young people in rural communities where access to mental health resources is limited. If you’re in agriculture and feel like the “grind it out” mindset isn’t working anymore—but don’t resonate with traditional mental health messaging—this episode is for you. 🎧 And if this conversation resonates, you’ll be able to hear more from Thomas in person at the https://www.kaceebohle.com/summit/, where he’ll be joining a panel focused on real-life tools, conversations, and support for ag professionals.