From Broken to Building Hope with Stuart O'Neill

When Stuart O'Neill stood at the edge of ending his life, one thought stopped him. That moment became Just One Reason, a 10-minute book that has since reached over 50,000 people across 20 countries and been adopted by Lifeline, health professionals, and emergency services worldwide.In this episode, we explore:The making of “Just One Reason” — how a moment of despair led to a global message of hope.Mental health myths — why depression and suicidal thoughts are not always long-term or predictable.The psychology of survival — how asking the right question can stop a fatal impulse.The role of family and intergenerational trauma — including the extraordinary story of Stuart’s mother, whose honesty helped heal their bond.Bringing help to rural Australia — from flying books into drought-stricken communities to sitting at kitchen tables with families in crisis.The ‘mental health pub’ experiment — how Stuart turned the Deepwater Hotel into a community hub for connection, kindness, and conversation.Why men need new spaces to talk — and how a long table, a good meal, and a listening ear can sometimes save a life.The importance of failure and purpose — and why Stuart sees his own mental health as a source of energy, not weakness.The wisdom of the storm — his advice that no matter how bad it feels, “every storm passes — you just have to wait it out.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.