Dan has spent his life being a great talker but struggling to follow through. In this conversation, he arrives wanting ownership, and what unfolds goes far deeper than either of us anticipated.

In this session, I explore with Dan the razor thin line between giving up on life and choosing to fully live it. We go into anger, isolation, faith, identity, and what it actually means to be a man who takes responsibility for himself.

Dan owns what he goes through internally and courageously speaks about things most men never say out loud. His honesty in this conversation will challenge you, move you, and possibly change you.

You'll hear the raw, unfiltered process of a man forgiving himself and stepping back into his life in real time.

Please note, this episode contains honest discussion of men's mental health and suicidal ideation.

This episode was recorded and published with the full knowledge and written consent of the participant, including the sensitive content discussed.

If you or anyone you know is struggling, please reach out: Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 (24/7) Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Or speak with a trusted mental health professional or psychologist.

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. The views expressed are those of the host and participant alone.

(0:00:30) - Episode intro

(0:01:35) - Dan's story

(0:05:10) - The physical and emotional toll

(0:09:00) - The turning point

(0:013:00) - Finding the fire within

(0:24:40) - The real cost of not owning your life

(0:32:00) - Forgiving myself

(0:38:45) - Embracing myself

(0:45:55) - A message to every man struggling

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