We’ll discuss (and have the odd rant about) all the pressures of being a man, approaching (sorry, we have to say it) middle age. All the fears we have but are often too embarrassed to discuss with our friends. And even the fact that you no longer seem to have “friends” just colleagues and other dads that you nod to at school and club drop-offs. But we’ll also look at the science and psychology behind why we often feel how we feel, why even the most successful people (from business to sport to entertainment) can experience doubt and lack of direction and how small changes in your life, can achieve big results (whether you want to change career, drop a few pounds or just try and get some “you time” back in your life). We aren’t unique, and we want to share. So make sure you subscribe to listen to the second season of our podcast, which goes live about 3x a month!
Thanks, Dave & Volker
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We’ll discuss (and have the odd rant about) all the pressures of being a man, approaching (sorry, we have to say it) middle age. All the fears we have but are often too embarrassed to discuss with our friends. And even the fact that you no longer seem to have “friends” just colleagues and other dads that you nod to at school and club drop-offs. But we’ll also look at the science and psychology behind why we often feel how we feel, why even the most successful people (from business to sport to entertainment) can experience doubt and lack of direction and how small changes in your life, can achieve big results (whether you want to change career, drop a few pounds or just try and get some “you time” back in your life). We aren’t unique, and we want to share. So make sure you subscribe to listen to the second season of our podcast, which goes live about 3x a month!
Thanks, Dave & Volker
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In this heartfelt conversation, Caroline Roodhouse shares her profound journey following the tragic loss of her husband to suicide. She discusses the challenges of navigating grief, the importance of support systems, and her mission to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. Caroline emphasises the need for open communication, especially in workplaces, and highlights her own recovery process, which includes her children’s growth and her work as a speaker and author. Through her experiences, she aims to inspire others facing similar struggles and advocate for compassionate communication around mental health.
Takeaways
· Caroline's husband took his life in 2018, leaving her with two young children.
· She emphasises the importance of open and honest communication about grief.
· Support from charities like Winston's Wish was crucial for her family.
· Therapy helped Caroline cope with her PTSD and grief.
· Suicide is often a complex issue with no clear signs.
· Caroline created a 'triangle of recovery' focusing on herself, her children, and her community.
· Her daughter Evie is actively raising awareness about suicide language in schools.
· Caroline's writing became a therapeutic outlet, leading to her book 'Daddy Blackbird.'
· She believes in creating safe spaces for men to talk about mental health.
· Caroline's mission is to improve workplace communication around mental health issues.
For more information:
Book: https://amzn.eu/d/bXAtx2S
Website: https://daddyblackbird.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-roodhouse-mcipr-a5948622
Bluesky: @daddyblackbird.bsky.social
Substack: https://daddyblackbird.substack.com/
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