In this episode of GoodEnoughChats, John Lyons opens up about the series of life events that brought him to the edge, and the path he took to find his way back.

John shares how the sudden death of his younger brother, a cancer diagnosis, and the breakdown of his marriage just before the first UK lockdown created a perfect storm that left him isolated, depressed, and seriously contemplating taking his own life. But he also talks honestly about what helped him survive it: therapy, medication, moments of clarity, and above all, the bond with his children.

This is a raw but ultimately hopeful conversation about grief, resilience, and learning to live again when it feels like everything’s fallen apart.

Here are the timestamps for each of the core questions we cover in the show:

0:00 Dan’s opener and overview

1:52 Intro to John

7:54 Why John came on the show

13:01 How was your last week?

17:47 How has your relationship with your mental health evolved?

1:07:59 Have there been any lightbulb moments for you?

1:14:52 What’s the most important thing someone going through this can do?

If you’d like to connect with John, you can find him here on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpaullyons/

For more info on GoodEnoughChats, visit:

https://goodenoughchats.com

If you’ve been affected by anything raised in this episode, please know you’re not alone. You can speak to someone at:

NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/

CALM: https://www.thecalmzone.net/

Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/where-to-start/