Jennie Armstrong

Build & Thrive

Health EN ↓ 30 episodes

Build & Thrive is the podcast transforming occupational health and wellbeing in the construction industry. Hosted by Jennie Armstrong, founder of Construction Health & Wellbeing, each episode features inspiring conversations with experts and change-makers dedicated to creating a healthier, happier workforce. Hear interviews with inspirational individuals and experts who are leading the way in tackling the industry’s toughest challenges, from staggering health statistics to skills shortages and talent retention. Did you know construction workers are nearly 4 times more likely to take their own...

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Jennie Armstrong

Episodes

🚧 500 Miles for 500 Lives: Chris Rodgers on Running for Mental Health in Construction 19.03.2025 20:01

🚧 500 Miles for 500 Lives: Chris Rodgers on Running for Mental Health in Construction In this powerful episode of Build & Thrive , host Jennie Armstrong speaks with Chris Rodgers, a construction professional on an extraordinary mission—running 500 miles in full PPE to raise awareness of mental health in the industry. After seeing the shocking statistic that 507 construction workers took their...

Build & Thrive: Breaking the Stigma - Mental Health in Construction with Matt Jenkins 05.03.2025 25:20

The construction industry is known for its long hours, tough conditions, and high-pressure environments. But what impact does this have on the mental health of workers? In this episode of Build & Thrive , we sit down with Matt Jenkins, a construction supervisor and trustee of Lads Minds, a charity dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health in construction. Matt shares his personal j...

The Impact of Nutrition on Construction Health & Wellbeing with Kate Cook 19.02.2025 29:03

What role does nutrition play in the health, safety, and performance of construction workers? In this episode of Build & Thrive , Kate Cook, a leading nutritionist and Health & Wellbeing Ambassador for the Considerate Constructors Scheme, joins us to uncover the hidden link between food, wellbeing, and workplace performance in construction. With years of experience working with major const...

Transforming Construction: Lee Rowswell’s path to a Healthier Industry, GKR Scaffolding 05.02.2025 33:27

In our debut episode of Build & Thrive , we sit down with Lee Rowswell, Group Director at GKR Scaffolding and a passionate advocate for health and wellbeing in construction. Lee shares his inspiring 35-year journey from starting on the tools to leading a £40 million business. We explore his personal experiences, including the life-changing moment that shaped his unwavering commitment to safety...

Build & Thrive Trailer, from Construction Health & Wellbeing 06.12.2024 1:44

Welcome to Build & Thrive , the podcast dedicated to transforming occupational health and wellbeing in the construction industry. Hosted by Jennie Armstrong - nurse, trained occupational hygienist, and founder of Construction Health & Wellbeing - this podcast is your go-to resource for insights and inspiration to create a healthier, happier construction workforce. In each episode, Jennie i...