Breaking the Silence on Mental Health - 3 Voices, 3 Perspectives, One Powerful Conversation

In this episode, I’m joined by three incredible guests, each offering a unique lens on mental health - a workplace Mental Health First Aider (MHFA), someone who’s faced their own mental health challenges, and another who’s now using their lived experience to support others as an MHFA.

This podcast is about breaking the silence in the workplace and beyond. These are raw, honest conversations. We talk stigma, support, and the small steps that can make a big difference. It’s real, it’s relatable, and it’s something we all need to hear.

So whether you're struggling, supporting someone, or just trying to understand what it means to be human,  this episode is for you.

Key Time Stamps:
0:00 Introduction

1:01 Guest 1: Ellen, a Mental Health First Aider, shares what workplaces can do to truly support their teams, from spotting the signs to starting the right conversations.

31:46 Guest 2: Kev opens up in a raw and honest chat about his mental health struggles and the path he’s taken to recovery.

64:22  Guest 3: Ross, once a sufferer himself, now a trained Mental Health First Aider, reflects on his personal journey and how he now supports others.

91:51 Outro

Mental Health Support Resources

• 🧠 samaritans.org
• 🧠 thecalmzone.net
• 🧠 mind.org.uk
• 🧠 andysmanclub.co.uk

Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength. You're not alone.

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:01 Ellen: Mental Health at Work
• 31:46 Kev: Struggle & Recovery
• 1:04:22 Ross: From Lived experience to Supporting Others
• 1:31:51 Outro