It is our pleasure to introduce our guest panelists for the Timeout Tour Wellbeing Panel! Learn all about them below

Jack Cocks is an Otago high country sheep and beef farmer and a Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme alumni who will be talking about how ‘Resilient Farmers Thrive in the Face of Adversity’.

Tyler Langford is married to Wayne Langford of YOLO Farmer. In 2017 their family went through a dark time with Wayne suffering from depression. They started their YOLO journey which led them down a life philosophy that they could never have envisioned. Tyler is now honoured to be able to share the lessons they learned, in the hope that it will help others.

Lana Van Lierop is an Occupational Therapist and has provided mental health support and coaching for the past five years. She is passionate about seeing people thrive and teaching practical tools to manage stress and support wellbeing. Lana is excited to be part of this event sharing wisdom from her personal and professional experiences.

TV presenter turned local sheep and beef farmer Matt Chisholm will be hosting his NEW Time Out Tour at Weston Hall on Wednesday 16th October, in his role as Ambassador and Event MC for the Rural Support Trust. Matt signed on as the Trust’s inaugural Ambassador in 2022 and has been on a nationwide tour talking

about mental wellness and resilience. So far, he has visited 30 rural communities and connected with more than 4,500 people, openly sharing his own mental health struggles and personal experiences and how he found a way through.

Nibbles on arrival and supper will be provided, and a cash bar will be available. It's the perfect opportunity to connect with friends, family and neighbours.

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