346 - How Soil Health, Mental Health and Leadership Are Connected with Kathy Kurfman *GLS Special*
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What if the system you're working in is affecting your health more than you realize? And what if the health of the soil where your food is grown could affect your mental and physical health, too? In this episode of UNITED State of Women, Julie Deem sits down with Kathy Kurfman at Global Leadership Summit.
Kathy is a clinical psychologist who has spent decades working across therapy, consulting, program development, clinical leadership, holistic health, and healthcare systems. Kathy shares how her lifelong strength as a "connector of dots" is helping her see the overlap between human health and regenerative agriculture.
The conversation also explores the theme of the 2026 Global Leadership Summit, "Everyone Has Influence," and what it means to realize that you do not have to stay on the path a larger system has created for you.
What You Will Learn:
How organizational culture can influence our ability to thrive and lead.
Why recognizing unhealthy systems can be an important part of leadership.
How stepping away from an established career path can create space for new possibilities.
Why reconnecting with early passions can reveal clues about what comes next.
How mental health, physical health, gut health, and soil health may be connected.
Why healthy soil matters when thinking about the food we consume.
How regenerative agriculture approaches the relationship between soil, food, and human health.
Why education can be more effective when it creates curiosity and internal motivation rather than fear.
How farmers can benefit from conversations about soil health that also recognize their financial realities.
Why "Everyone Has Influence" can be an empowering message during a season of transition.
FAQ:
How are soil health and human health connected?
The conversation explores the idea that healthy soil contributes to healthier food systems and that the health of the soil microbiome can have implications for the food that ultimately enters the human gut microbiome.
What is regenerative agriculture?
Regenerative agriculture is an approach to farming that focuses on improving the health and vitality of soil while producing food. The conversation discusses regenerative practices as a potential connection point between agricultural health, environmental health, and human wellness.
Why does soil health matter for food?
The quality and health of the soil can influence the environment in which food is grown. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding how agricultural practices affect soil health and, ultimately, the food people consume.
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