Leaders in the Field

Leaders in the Field

The Leaders in the Field podcast is for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of the agricultural population and the challenges they face. Through expert interviews and personal stories, this podcast provides valuable knowledge and tools for delivering client-centered care to agricultural workers and their families. This podcast is hosted by Mackenzie Bevins.

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January 13, 2025 • 20 mins

In this episode of Leaders in the Field, host Mackenzie Bevins interviews Teresa Boswell, wife of Missouri farmer Doug Boswell, who sustained a spinal cord injury. Teresa shares how she has navigated her role as a caregiver within the agricultural community. From adapting farm operations to managing caregiver stress and burnout, Teresa provides valuable insights into the support systems and strategies that helped her through. This ...

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In this episode of Leaders in the Field, host Mackenzie Bevins interviews Doug Boswell, a farmer from Springfield, Missouri, who shares his journey of resilience after a spinal cord injury from an ATV accident in 2017. Doug discusses the physical and mental challenges he’s faced, his rehabilitation journey, and how the Missouri AgrAbility Project and adaptive equipment have enabled him to continue farming. He highlights the importa...

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November 11, 2024 • 23 mins

In Episode 4 of the Leaders in the Field Podcast, we welcome Carla Wilhite, an occupational therapist with extensive experience working with the agricultural population. Carla takes us through the vital role of using a client-centered approach, especially when working with farmers, ranchers, and others in agriculture. Additionally, Carla highlights the importance of understanding the cultural and contextual aspects of life as an ag...

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October 17, 2024 • 29 mins

In this episode, we are joined by Kathleen Quinn, Associate Dean for Rural Health at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. We discuss the unique health disparities and challenges faced by rural communities, how healthcare practitioners can provide client-centered care, and the resources available for rural practitioners. 

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In this episode, we are joined by Karen Funkenbusch, Program Director of the Missouri AgrAbility Project. She explains how AgrAbility offers resources, education, and assistance to help agricultural workers remain productive and successful in their daily work. Our discussion also highlights the importance of healthcare practitioners understanding the unique culture of agriculture, as the values, traditions, and challenges of farm l...

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In this episode, host Mackenzie introduces herself, the inspiration for creating this podcast, and the podcast's mission to bridge the healthcare knowledge gap for professionals working with the agricultural population.   References

American Occupational Therapy Association. (2020). Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process—fourth edition. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy: Official Publication of ...

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