EPISODE · Apr 12, 2026 · 3H 25M
The Biggest Killer of Men Under 50 - Dr Susie Bennett
from Project Possible with Rich Leigh · host Rich Leigh
Dr Susie Bennett researches suicide in men at Glasgow University. She is one of the world's leading experts on the topic.In this episode, I wanted to understand why the biggest killer of men under 50 is still themselves.This isn’t a conversation about empty slogans or easy answers. We get into what suicidal pain actually feels like, why “men need to talk” often isn’t enough, and how isolation, hopelessness and a lack of real support can build over time.We also talk about community, male friendship, and why spaces where men feel they belong might matter more than we realise.This isn't a light-hearted conversation, but it's an honest one, about something we’re still not getting right.Follow Dr Susie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/male_suicide_researchFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richleighpod/=====Interviews that might just change your life. And if not…? You’ll probably enjoy them anyway.While we're all trying to be better versions of ourselves, this podcast asks: 'what's truly possible?'Project Possible, hosted by me, Rich Leigh, explores this with incredible guests from the world of business, sport, entertainment and academia.Between the second and third series, I made the decision to go full-time on this show.I sold my successful 10 year old PR agency after my youngest brother Jordan took his own life. I realised that I needed to run towards passion, purpose and positive impact, and my dream of this being my career.Possibilists, pull up a pew.=====Sign up now to the free weekly newsletter at https://projectpossible.substack.com for behind the scenes, giveaways, ways to get involved and more.=====Email: [email protected]The Project Possible website: http://www.projectpossiblepod.com
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Dr Susie Bennett researches suicide in men at Glasgow University. She is one of the world's leading experts on the topic.In this episode, I wanted to understand why the biggest killer of men under 50 is still themselves.This isn’t a conversation about empty slogans or easy answers. We get into what suicidal pain actually feels like, why “men need to talk” often isn’t enough, and how isolation, hopelessness and a lack of real support can build over time.We also talk about community, male friendship, and why spaces where men feel they belong might matter more than we realise.This isn't a light-hearted conversation, but it's an honest one, about something we’re still not getting right.Follow Dr Susie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/male_suicide_researchFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richleighpod/=====Interviews that might just change your life. And if not…? You’ll probably enjoy them anyway.While we're all trying to be better versions of ourselves, this podcast asks: 'what's truly possible?'Project Possible, hosted by me, Rich Leigh, explores this with incredible guests from the world of business, sport, entertainment and academia.Between the second and third series, I made the decision to go full-time on this show.I sold my successful 10 year old PR agency after my youngest brother Jordan took his own life. I realised that I needed to run towards passion, purpose and positive impact, and my dream of this being my career.Possibilists, pull up a pew.=====Sign up now to the free weekly newsletter at https://projectpossible.substack.com for behind the scenes, giveaways, ways to get involved and more.=====Email: [email protected]The Project Possible website: http://www.projectpossiblepod.com
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