The MYH Network – Mental Health in Construction

In this months episode Rob sits down with Shaun and talks about starting plastering at 15 years old and becoming a farther at 18, joining the army to give his new family a better life.  They also talk about the stress of running and growing a new construction business, trying to find that work life balance.  Thank you to Shaun for taking time out of his busy week to come down and chat. m...

In this months episode Rob sits down with Natalie Ashcroft.    Rob and Nat met back in June and have been chatting ever since. Natalie has worked for #travisperkins for 19 years but has recently changed her job role. She used to be a branch manager but now looks after the TP group mental health and well-being to the 20,000 employee.   i think she is doing an amazing job and i a...

In this month’s episode Rob sits down with Andy and Dylan. Dylan and Andy are bricklayers from Glasgow, Dylan is a 3rd generation bricklayer and Andy joined the trade after a career in the British #Army. The guys speak openly and honestly about there life and how much they have had to change and what they do to maintain a good balance. There is strong language throughout the episode and speaking a...

On this month's episode Rob sits down with his old mate Matt and Ian. Matt was Robs instructor on the very 1st mental health course he took over 3 years ago. Matt and Ian spear head the mental health support that Lyndon SGB roll out across all their sites and in the community's where they work. you can find out more here https://www.lyndon-sgb.co.uk/lyndon-s... Matt and Ian are doing some amazing...

In this month’s episode Rob sits down with Tom to talk about his life so far. What a life it has been so far! he talks about being homeless at one point and evening getting to the point of suicide. Make sure you put your helmet on because you are in for a ride this month.  Thanks to Tom for coming on and talking so openly about what he has been through you are a true legend and we are so plea...

In this month’s episode Rob gets out on the road and heads over to Wrexham to check out what the latest guest gets up to when he’s not out at shows carving amazing sculptures. This month Rob Sits down with Simon O’Rourke. Simon talks about how things can creep up on you and before you know it you can be walking out that door never to come back! Thank you to Simon for letting us come down and spend...

In this months episode Rob sits down and talks to Craig who he met on a tour up in Scotland he did for the light house club. Craig talks about how a tragic accident at work made him make some big changes in his life. Thanks again to Craig for taking the time to travel down and record the podcast and i have a feeling this won't be the last time you see him on the podcast!  Remember Work hard ,...

In this months episode Rob sits down with Ricky from simply storage uk and chat about how Ricky prioritises his time. How he went on a 10 year journey with his mental health as a teenager and how that resilience he built up back then helped him through some difficult times a few years ago with a big legal battle. They talk about how Ricky is all about maintaining a good work life balance and much...

In this month's episode Rob sits down to talk with his friend and fellow bricklayer Ash from Mahoney Brickworks. Rob and Ash talk about how Ash now prioritises his mental health after a life changing event he witnessed and how it has changed his outlook on life. They go on to talk about how important it is to talk and reach out if you need help, what the future holds for Mahoney Brickworks and the...

In this month’s episode Rob sits down with the valley Viking himself Alex Burman. They talk about the how he started in the construction industry and his rise through the ranks on instagram. It was a pleasure talking with Alex and a real enjoyable story about how he became the person he is today. He has now taken the bold step of going out on his own and is looking forward to all the new adventure...

In this episode Rob sits down and talks to Joe about his life as a bricklayer and how he came up with the idea behind the now famous Brickjackets.  This was Joe's 1st time in front of a camera but we don't think you could tell! so well done Joe.   Joe and his team have been long term supports of the podcast and help us out all the time and we cant thank you enough for that.   &...

OH THATS WHY YOU CALLED IT THAT!  In this months episode Rob sits down with Dave Finnegan from Elwood Enterprises. They talk about the rapid expansion of Dave's all ready well established business and everything that comes along with that.  They talk about setting boundaries and putting things in place so you can have down time and a healthy work life balance and lots more.  I don't...

January is a time for reflection, fresh starts and resolutions BUT it's important you don't over burden yourself with the weight of expectation from, well, yourself! Rob and Tom catch up and discuss the importance of stopping, slowing down and not letting high expectations twist into guilt and shame for something you might not have been able to tick off your list.  Remember what's important to you...

This month's episode is a little different but captures the exact spirit we always wanted when we started the podcast. With no formal into, this show starts off with an off mic chat between rob and Chris (founder of EveryTrade and TDG) and just grows into one of the best chats we've had yet, take a listen and see if it helps you find the same clarity we were lucky enough to take away from this tal...

Join Rob and Tom to celebrate one whole year of the Mind Your Head Podcast - The boys reflect on all they've achieved in the last 12 months and look forward to the year ahead. Whilst we've got you here, we just want to say a huge thank you for all of your love and support over the last year, MYHP just wouldn't be what it was without each and every one of you!

TRIGGER WARNING - Frank discussion and about Suicide - If you or anyone you know is effected by the themes in this show, you can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Join Rob and Tom for one from earlier in the year as they sit down with the lovely folks at Manchester Mind for Mental Health Awareness week. Rob worked with Manchester Mind on their South Manchester allotment. The allo...

Join us for a catch-up after a busy couple of months at the MYHP. You'll get a free Geography lesson from Rob, Here him read out names like he's accepting an Oscar and join us in helping Tom to track down his long lost Pokémon cards! Oh, and ignore the sirens and yappy dog, truth is Rob's on the run (keep it between us though yeah?) For all of our servicemen and women remember there are fantastic...

Coming live from the echoiest room on the face of the planet this month we have one from the archives - earlier this year Rob sat down with Martin Coyd, a titan of the industry with a lifelong passion for Rugby League. Come and join us for this catch up, recorded at Network Rail HQ, which turned out to be one of the most captivating chats we've had so far on the Mind Your Head Podcast! For all the...

This week Rob and Tom sit down for the one you've all been waiting for. This month the boys are chatting with Bricklayer Ruairi McGurk about all things Life, Loss and Liverpool. So pull up a chair, grab yourself a nice frosty Coke Zero and join the conversation!

Rob and Tom sit down for a live recording session with MYHP listeners watching along at home! They catch up to discuss the highs and lows of the last month as well as all of the exciting things coming up on the Mind Your Head Podcast

This week Rob and Tom took a trip to London to chat with Nikki from Network Rail about Mental Health, Medication and everything inbetween. For resources discussed in the show check out these links. [1] https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/bella-mackie-am-i-willing-to-risk-my-mental-health-to-have-a-baby-36pvzdl50 [2] https://youtu.be/OG6HZMMDEYA

In this new series Rob will be talking about things that are going on in his life, whether it’s problems he faces at work, in his home life or anywhere else he feels he could share a small insight. In this ep Rob explains what the shorts are all about and talks about his tricky morning. Rob goes on to say how he copes and manages his resilience. Have a listen and let us know what you think. You ca...

*Contains frank and honest discussion about mental health crisis and Suicide* After a mad start to 2021, Rob sits down to share all of the things he's learnt on the MYH Podcast journey so far, including an incredibly powerful story of a listener who reached out to him.

In the second part of a very special giant-sized episode, Rob dives deeper into down his brother Andy's lived experience, and Andy share's his tools, tips and tricks to manage his Mental Health on a day-to-day basis. (i) You can get to know the MHFA Keynote speaker on Instagram @josh_ffw (ii) You can watch 'Memory - Explained' on Youtube: youtu.be/d95dOH-7GHM (iii) You can find a copy of 'The Curs...

In the first part of a very special giant-sized episode, Rob sits down with his brother Andy to discuss (and discover) one anothers experience and continued struggles with mental health.