Coming out, slowing down, and learning to speak up, with Harry Richards

In this episode of GoodEnoughChats – a men’s mental health podcast on a mission to destigmatise these issues, one chat at a time – filmmaker Harry Richards shares his journey of coming out as a gay man after years of hiding that part of himself.He talks about the weight of secrecy, the fear of rejection, and the slow, sometimes painful process of learning to tell the truth—even to himself.Harry reflects on how his mental health was shaped by living in the closet, how the pandemic gave him space to reckon with his identity, and how coming out—while incredibly difficult—transformed his relationships, his work, and his sense of self.We also talk about vulnerability, empathy, and the power of creating art that opens up hard but necessary conversations.Here are the timestamps for each of the core questions we cover in the show:0:00 Dan’s opener and overview1:32 Hello to Harry Richards3:17 Why Harry came on the show9:19 How was your last week?10:11 How has your relationship with your mental health evolved?49:55 Have there been any lightbulb moments for you?57:43 What’s the most important thing someone going through this can do?If you’d like to connect with Harry or follow his work, you can find him on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryrichardsfilm/You can find out more about his award-winning short film Contact Hours here:https://www.instagram.com/contacthoursfilmAnd find all the info you could possibly need about GoodEnoughChats: https://linktr.ee/goodenoughchatsIf you've been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please know you're not alone. Support is available from:NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/CALM: https://www.thecalmzone.net/Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/where-to-start/More on the show: https://linktr.ee/goodenoughchats