210. Stop Suffering In Silence - A conversation around mens mental health with David Beeney

Men, you do not have to suffer in silence.

There is help. There is hope. There is a way.

This is the message this week's episode of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast is spreading far and wide.

In this powerful and hard-hitting conversation, Patrick Fox is joined by mental health advocate, author, therapist, and motivational speaker, David Beeney, to explore the secret struggles many men keep buried, and what happens when you finally start talking about them.

David spent 36 years in a successful corporate career while silently battling panic attacks and anxiety. Not one person knew, not his family, his friends, or his colleagues. That silence almost cost him everything.

Together, Patrick and David dive into the reality of men’s mental health in the workplace, why so many guys put on a brave face, and how shame, humour, and distraction become armour.

They also reflect on the impact of losing a colleague and friend to suicide 20 years ago, and how it shaped both of their missions to help men open up, drop the mask, and ask for support.

This episode is about becoming comfortable with dropping the mask and getting honest with what’s actually going on for you.

Key takeaways: - Why humour is often a mask for internal struggle

- The silent cost of hiding anxiety and panic attacks

- What’s really holding men back from speaking up

- How to spot signs that someone (including you) might be struggling

- The importance of self-compassion over self-criticism

- What changes when workplaces get mental health right

- Why being open is uncomfortable, and worth it

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