Will Castle ; Turning Tragedy Into Purpose - A Raw Conversation On Grief & Mens Mental Health

In this episode of The Talking Tradesman, I sit down with Will Castle — TEDx speaker, filmmaker, mental-health advocate, and founder of the “Heirlooms” project. Find Will at www.willcastle.comhttps://www.instagram.com/willc239?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Will lost his father to suicide at just 22 years old, an event that shattered his world and forced him into a journey of grief, identity, and survival. For years he held that pain in silence, but eventually turned it into a mission to break the stigma around men’s mental health and suicide bereavement.Will opens up about his childhood, the day he discovered his father had taken his own life, and the emotional fallout that followed. He talks about depression, anger, guilt, and the hidden impact suicide has on the families left behind. We explore why so many men still struggle to ask for help, how generational silence contributes to mental-health decline, and why open conversations are one of the most powerful tools we have.He also shares the story behind “Heirlooms” — the award-winning short film he helped create to give a voice to those living with suicide loss. The project has reached thousands, raising awareness and building understanding around a topic many still fear or avoid. Through his talks, filmmaking, fundraising and advocacy, Will has become a leading voice for people navigating grief, trauma and post-suicide recovery.This episode is raw, emotional, honest — and vital. Whether you’ve experienced loss yourself or you simply want to understand mental health on a deeper level, Will’s story will stay with you long after the episode ends.Thanks to ourHeadline Sponsor - Zinsser Topics we cover: • The moment Will’s life changed forever • How grief affects mental health over time • The stigma surrounding suicide and why it persists • Why men struggle to talk openly about their emotions • Creating Heirlooms and amplifying unheard stories • How to support someone affected by suicide • Finding purpose after traumaIf you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. Talking saves lives.