Breaking the Stigma: Empowering Men to Conquer Mental Health Challenges- with Kieran O'Shaughnessy

Breaking the Stigma: Empowering Men to Conquer Mental Health Challenges In a world where the weight of societal expectations often burdens men silently, it's time to shatter the stigma surrounding mental health. No longer can we overlook the struggles that men face, as their emotions and well-being deserve validation and support. It's time to empower men to confront their mental health challenges head-on, fostering an environment where vulnerability is celebrated and resilience is cultivated. Together, we can break the chains that hinder men from seeking help, forging a path toward healing, growth, and genuine strength. In this episode, I am joined by Kieran O'Shaughnessy, a brilliant recruiter in the engineering space who has suffered burnout and depression, to talk about men's mental health. Kieran shares how he got the mental health breakdown, the fear that kicked in after knowing that it was anxiety and depression, and how we can make changes as a community that can allow men to be more vulnerable. He also talks about the importance of the confidence piece in the mental health puzzle and the benefits of overcoming your darkest moments. Tune in to learn more about this and other exciting topics! Timestamps [01:01] Kieran’s background information [02:50] How Kieran got the mental health breakdown [07:21] The fear that kicked in after knowing that it was anxiety and depression [10:35] How to make the changes as a community that allows men to be more vulnerable [16:14] The importance of creating a safe environment for men to air their struggles in the workplace [19:19] The importance of the confidence piece in the mental health puzzle [21:59] How Kieran now sees his darkest moments that he managed to overcome [24:50] The benefits of overcoming your darkest moments “It is okay not to be okay.” “It takes a village to raise a child and a village to get a man back on his feet.” “You need to talk because if you don’t talk you will get stuck in one head and one head is the most dangerous place in the world.” LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieranoshaughnessy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kieran.tallann/ Website: https://www.freshcoaching.me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annavealecoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshcoachingnz/?hl=en