EP 01: The Importance Of Mental Health Conversations feat. Shannen Cooper

Learn how to start a mental health conversation Perhaps the most difficult part of facing a mental health challenge is the feeling that you are alone. Too often, individuals with challenges feel that those around them cannot relate, and so they feel isolated. Addressing this issue through social media and podcasts is important because we have an opportunity to change the narrative of what it means to be mentally healthy. As the world keeps evolving, so do the different foundations of addressing mental health problems. Today, we are talking with Shannen Cooper, who is the Business Development Manager of TradeMutt, and he will share about his organisation that is designed to start conversations about mental health. He also shares the impact of TradeMutt as a social enterprise. As well as how it is making a difference just by wearing their brand as a conversation starter, because it helps them share the essence of their message. In this episode you will, Listen to Shannen Cooper talk about TradeMutt, a social impact workwear brand that is designed to start conversations about mental health. Hear about TradeMutt's history and their main focus Understand Shannen's role being a team member of Trademutt Hear the purpose of designing funky eye catching work wear as a conversation starter Learn more about the importance of addressing mental health challenges Hear Mick talk about why 'Happiness' is being happy at little moments and growing as a person Get a framework of having a social enterprises: good pathways to support good causes Look at Cynicism - one big problem to solve in the building industry Lean into the connection between effort and reward works Reframe the idea of what is success to those that work in the building industry Take a deeper look at the lessons learned the hard way and the importance of living by your values All this and more, on this week's episode of THE TOOLSHED.