Leila McDougall reveals heartbreak beyond the harvest

Leila McDougall reveals heartbreak beyond the harvest

Author: 9Podcasts February 7, 2024 Duration: 56:38

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes themes of depression, suicide and substance abuse.

If there's one story you listen to today, let it be Leila McDougall's... because it won't just change your life, but it could help save one. 

In this episode, you'll hear how Leila defies the dyslexia stigma, why she left her teaching career behind and how she created an incredibly important Australian feature film with absolutely no experience under her belt... 

 Just A Farmer hits regional cinemas March 21st https://www.justafarmer.net/ 

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