Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 36
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: Canada
YouTube: 23 subscribers
Instagram: 107 followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
info@theruralwell.com
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Host
Bridgette Readel - Co-host of The Rural Well, which focuses on the well-being of rural communities and challenges facing the agriculture industry.
Lauren Van Ewyk - Co-host of The Rural Well, which focuses on the well-being of rural communities and challenges facing the agriculture industry.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Cam Ogilvie - Helping Farmers Adopt New Technologies And Practices, Regenerative Agriculture, Change Management, Farm Succession, And Building Change-positive Farm Cultures.
Steph Schmidt - Rural Mental Health, Resilience, Psychological Flexibility, And Mental-health Promotion And Prevention For Farm Families.
Shawna Percy - Grief, Suicide Prevention, Mental-health Support For Farm Families, Lived Experience, And Proactive Safety Planning.
Theresia Gillie - Farm Financial Crisis, Grief, Community Support, Farm-partner Finances, And Preparing For Risk On The Farm.
Tim Sullivan - Farm Rescue’s Services, Support For Farm Families Facing Hardship, Volunteer Involvement, And The Connection Between Operational Assistance And Mental Health.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Episode 34 - Farming Curious with Cam Ogilvie
October 02, 2026
Welcome to episode 34, featuring Cam Ogilvie. Here's a summary of what you have to look forward to this episode:A bit about Cam- Founder and Principal of Curioso Coaching & Consulting (Guelph, Ontario)- Certified Change Management Professional through the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP)- Helps farmers, agribusinesses, and their partners work through adopting new technologies and practices- Spent four years at a U.S. soil-health nonprofit, leading McCain Foods' regene...
Episode 33 - Farming at Worlds End with Steph Schmidt
September 12, 2026
Welcome to episode 33! We discuss Resilience, Redefined: Rural Mental Health with Steph Schmidt. Steph is: Registered psychologist, farmer, and rural mental health advocateFarms sheep and grain with her husband and 3 sons in "World's End," South Australia (low-rainfall district)Shifted from 1:1 clinical therapy to mental health promotion, prevention, and skills-building for farm familiesRuns workshops and speaks on rural resilience and psychological flexibilityLinks:WebsiteFarm ...
Episode 32 - Showing Up for People: A Conversation with Shawna Percy
August 01, 2026
Episode SummaryBridgette and Lauren sit down with Shawna Percy, a farm-based mental health advocate and suicide prevention trainer, for a candid conversation about how to truly show up for people who are grieving or struggling, without adding to their pain. Shawna shares the story of losing her first husband to suicide, how that loss led her into full-time work training programs like ASIST and safeTALK, and why lived experience and evidence based knowledge together create the most effective s...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with The Rural Well?
The Rural Well is hosted by Bridgette Readel and Lauren Van Ewyk. Its publicly listed email is info@theruralwell.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for The Rural Well?
The publicly listed email for The Rural Well: info@theruralwell.com.
How many listeners does The Rural Well have?
Podseeker estimates The Rural Well reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for The Rural Well?
The Rural Well typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Direct experience or professional expertise in agriculture and rural communities, such as farming, rural mental-health practice or advocacy, agricultural leadership, or work supporting farm families. Common among recent guests: Leadership or professional work in agriculture or rural mental health; Practical experience supporting farmers and farm families; Relevant books, training programs, or community initiatives. Recent guests include Cam Ogilvie, Steph Schmidt, and Shawna Percy.
How hard is it to get booked on The Rural Well?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does The Rural Well cover?
Recent episodes cover Agriculture, Rural Communities, Farm Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, and Farm Resilience. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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