85. Darren Peterson - The Confidence to Speak Up

“You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to take the first step.”After years working FIFO, Darren Peterson reached a point where anxiety, poor sleep, alcohol, and gambling were taking over. That experience became the catalyst for a complete career change — one that’s now helping thousands of people take charge of their mental health, communication, and wellbeing.In this episode, we talk about:🧠 Why Darren left a successful FIFO career to build Take Charge Wellbeing💬 Making mindfulness and mental health practical for blue-collar workers instead of “hairy fairy”👥 How community initiatives like Bayswater Blokes are helping men connect before they reach crisis point🎤 Overcoming a lifelong fear of public speaking and the simple framework Darren now teaches to build real confidence🤝 Why Mental Health First Aid should be as common as physical first aid in every workplace💙 Practical tools anyone can use to manage stress, build resilience, and support the people around them before things become overwhelmingThis is an honest conversation about mental health, resilience, community, and why asking for help is one of the strongest things you can do.Whether you’re leading a team, working FIFO, running a business, or simply trying to navigate life’s pressures, this episode is packed with practical strategies you can start using today.🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.