Hard Hats & Hidden Struggles: The Problem with Mental Health in the Trades, with Russ Payne

Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast · Oct 27, 2024 · 40m

In this episode, I’m joined by Russ, a third-generation tradesman, business owner, and host of The Talking Tradesman podcast. Russ has spent a lifetime in construction, a sector known for its tough culture and silent battles, especially around mental health. He shares his powerful journey, starting with his childhood, where he was raised by his father after his mother left the family, leaving Russ to grow up fast and take on responsibilities beyond his years. At just 17, Russ took over the family business, but behind his professional success, he was struggling.

After a painful divorce, Russ…