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Welcome to the Constructing Mindsets Podcast discussing the building blocks of our mental health. This podcast series focuses on Mental Health in the Construction Industry, breaking the stigma that surrounds this topic whilst looking into the best ways to provide support. Each month a new topic will be discussed with the help of special guests from throughout the industry. We hope you enjoy listening and look forward to hearing your questions, comments and feedback. Contact us at constructin ...
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On this episode we welcome Action for Happiness Board Member, Vanessa King (MSc), author of “10 Keys to Happier Living” to explore how we can all embrace happier living. We dive into some fascinating studies which highlight the importance of happiness in our personal and professional lives and talk about some real life examples of the application o…
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In this episode of the podcast we reflect upon the year that was 2020 and what it taught us about ourselves and our resilience. We also look forward to 2021 and discuss what we are expecting to see in the world of Mental Health.Disclaimer: This podcast was recorded in the run up to Christmas, long before the Tier 4 restrictions were announced. As s…
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In this episode Tom Edwards shares his story of childhood anxiety, a topic that has very little exposure. Mental health problems affect about 1 in 10 children and young people. They include depression, anxiety and conduct disorder, and are often a direct response to what is happening in their lives. Alarmingly, however, 70% of children and young pe…
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On average it takes 9 years to be successfully diagnosed with Bi-polar and 3 million people in the UK live with it. Yet, it is something that is barely spoken about.Jamie Forsyth is here to change that. In this episode, Jamie shares his extraordinary story of living with bi-polar and the way it can completely takeover your life without warning. We …
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Joe Miller discusses his experience of experiencing ill health as a result of his experiences in construction and the career change that he decided to make as a result. He reflects on the macho culture that he found himself in and the benefits of that formative experience. We discuss how labels such as ‘too soft for site’ show there’s room for posi…
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For World Suicide Prevention Day, we are remembering the tragic impact suicide has on many lives. The World Health Organisation cites close to 800,000 people die due to suicide every year and for every 1 suicide outcome, 25 people make an attempt. The Covid-19 pandemic has only caused these numbers to increase. Aside from the devastating impacts on…
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In this episode, Hannah Schaapkens gives us an inside view of what it is like living with depression. We explore the different symptoms and trigger points of depression and discuss how they can be identified in others and ourselves. Hannah shares from her own experience the dos and don’ts when supporting someone with depression. We dive deeply into…
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“In this episode we welcome Martin who shares his insight on coming out of a pandemic and the inevitable changes that are occurring. Martin, a Mental Health first aider and founder of Building Mental Health, shares interesting views having gone through many booms and busts in his career.We discuss the difficulties people are experiencing going back…
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Becoming a parent is a truly unique time in your life; a moment of joy and vulnerability. It exposes you to pressures and emotions that you have never faced before, and it takes time to adjust.In our latest podcast episode we welcome Frederick Levy who shares his story of having his first child and the presssure him put on himself to be the perfect…
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This episode we welcome Paul Sheffield, President of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Paul has a vast wealth of experience in the Construction Industry both in the U.K. and abroad, having worked for Kier Group for 31 years (being CEO from 2010-2014) before moving to Laing O’Rourke to head its U.K. and Middle East and Construction business. In ad…
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In this episode we welcome special guest Harriet Clark who shares her story about living with rheumatoid arthritis, an invisible illness that manifests itself in ways which can make everyday activities difficult and very painful. Harriet touches upon some very pertinent subjects; how living with an invisible illness not only affects both her physic…
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We are living in unprecedented and uncertain times that have been a shock to all of us. We have had to make dramatic and immediate adjustments to both our working and home lives in order to combat the spread of coronavirus. We have an open and honest discussion about how we are currently feeling in the midst of this pandemic, the impact on our ment…
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This episode we welcome Jon Casey on to the podcast who discusses his journey to accepting that we all have an upper limit on our individual working capacity; how we can be clearer on this, as we would any other piece of essential construction kit.We hope you enjoy and please remember to rate, review and subscribe!…
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Grief is an emotion that all of us will feel more than once during our lifetime, and it often manifests itself in very different ways. In this episode Hannah Schaapkens shares her very personal story about grief; what it felt like, how she coped, the support network she used, and a reflection on how to support others that may be going through the s…
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In this month's episode we discuss all things 2019. We talk openly about how the year went for us; what we learned, how we grew and why we are doing things differently. We focus on key issues and opportunities around mental health that have been prominent in the news, and the changing tone and awareness of how these are raised and dealt with.Finall…
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In this episode we welcome Carlo, who candidly shares his experience of panic attacks and how their crippling effects have impacted upon his life. We talk about the circumstances leading up to Carlo’s first panic attack and how their physical and mental impact are so intertwined. We also discuss how Carlo has managed to prevent and deal with the ef…
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In this Episode, Lucy Howard shares her story with us - what it feels like to experience a breakdown and how she came through the other side stronger than ever. We discuss how you might identify your trigger points for stress or anxiety and the power of the support network around you.Constructing Mindsets
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This week we discuss the creation of this podcast series and our own personal links to Mental Health. Discussing the industry and where we see some of the struggles and what we plan to tackle over the series.Constructing Mindsets
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