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Listen to The Country online: Farmer Ele Ludemann on coping with grief

The Country
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Ele Ludemann spoke to Hamish McKay about grief on The Country.

Ele Ludemann spoke to Hamish McKay about grief on The Country.

Today on The Country radio show, host Hamish McKay speaks with farmer Ele Ludemann, who bravely shares her experience following the loss of two of her children.

She offers insights into how people can support those who are grieving.

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He also discusses changes to the jobseeker’s benefit and shares what he does to look after his mental health.

Ele Ludemann:

In today’s Mental Health Awareness Week interview, we talk about grief with a farmer, who is also a mother, who has been through great loss.

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Matt Bolger:

Fonterra’s managing director of co-operative affairs on last night’s Global Dairy Trade Auction.

Nicola Eccleton:

Rural Women New Zealand’s interim chief executive discusses how postage service cuts could negatively affect rural communities.

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