In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk Podcast, part of the Farming and Growth Mindset series, hosts Nick Paltridge and Dennis Hoiberg discuss practical strategies for resilience on the farm.

Dennis details his 'five planks of resilience' framework, which includes spirituality, medical health, physical health, connectivity, and mental health. He emphasises that resilience isn't just about bouncing back but bouncing forward and adapting to change.

The conversation covers the importance of self-care, holistic medical approaches, the impact of physical posture and exercise, the value of social and community connections, and activities to keep the brain active.

This episode is funded by the SA Drought Resilience, Adoption, and Innovation Hub with support from the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund.

00:00 Introduction to the MSF Farm Talk Podcast

00:33 Meet Dennis Hoiberg: The Resilience Expert

00:44 Understanding Resilience: A Practical Approach

02:33 The Five Planks of Resilience

03:04 Spirituality: The First Plank

06:15 Medical Health: The Second Plank

10:25 Physical Health: The Third Plank

14:04 Connectivity: The Fourth Plank

20:05 Mental Health: The Fifth Plank

21:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk Podcast, part of the Farming and Growth Mindset series, hosts Nick Paltridge and Dennis Hoiberg discuss practical strategies for resilience on the farm.
Dennis details his 'five planks of resilience' framework, which includes spirituality, medical health, physical health, connectivity, and mental health. He emphasises that resilience isn't just about bouncing back but bouncing forward and adapting to change.
The conversation covers the importance of self-care, holistic medical approaches, the impact of physical posture and exercise, the value of social and community connections, and activities to keep the brain active.
This episode is funded by the SA Drought Resilience, Adoption, and Innovation Hub with support from the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund.
00:00 Introduction to the MSF Farm Talk Podcast
00:33 Meet Dennis Hoiberg: The Resilience Expert
00:44 Understanding Resilience: A Practical Approach
02:33 The Five Planks of Resilience
03:04 Spirituality: The First Plank
06:15 Medical Health: The Second Plank
10:25 Physical Health: The Third Plank
14:04 Connectivity: The Fourth Plank
20:05 Mental Health: The Fifth Plank
21:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

MSF's Farm Talk Podcast proudly brings Farmers, Researchers and Ag Industry connections together to chat innovative farming practices to help build a sustainable farming future for our Mallee growers. Mallee Sustainable Farming is a farmer-driven organisation specialising in Research, Development and Extension for NSW, VIC & SA's low-rainfall Mallee region. For more information visit: www.msfp.org.au/podcast 

MSF's Farm Talk Podcast proudly brings Farmers, Researchers and Ag Industry connections together to chat innovative farming practices to help build a sustainable farming future for our Mallee growers. Mallee Sustainable Farming is a farmer-driven organisation specialising in Research, Development and Extension for NSW, VIC &amp; SA's low-rainfall Mallee region. For more information visit: <a href="http://www.msfp.org.au/podcast">www.msfp.org.au/podcast</a>&nbsp;

MSF Farm Talk Podcast

MSF's Farm Talk Podcast proudly brings Farmers, Researchers and Ag Industry connections together to chat innovative farming practices to help build a sustainable farming future for our Mallee growers. Mallee Sustainable Farming is a farmer-driven organisation specialising in Research, Development and Extension for NSW, VIC & SA's low-rainfall Mallee region.

MSF's Farm Talk Podcast proudly brings Farmers, Researchers and Ag Industry connections together to chat innovative farming practices to help build a sustainable farming future for our Mallee growers. Mallee Sustainable Farming is a farmer-driven organisation specialising in Research, Development and Extension for NSW, VIC &amp; SA's low-rainfall Mallee region.