In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Sam sits down with Ashley Usiskin, coach, speaker, and founder of The Gift of Help, to explore what true strength looks like in a world that often rewards silence and independence.Ashley opens up about losing his mum at age five and how that loss hardwired him to become emotionally self-sufficient. But when a life-threatening cancer diagnosis forced him to accept support, he had to completely reframe what it meant to ask for help, and more importantly, receive it.This episode is an invitation to rewrite outdated scripts around masculinity, vulnerability, and success. Ashley speaks openly about childhood grief, emotional suppression, the school system, and the profound impact of mentorship. Together, he and Sam reflect on the resilience of children, the need for emotional intelligence in education, and why helping others starts with giving them the chance to help you.This isn’t just about healing. It’s about legacy. It’s about rewriting the rules so that future generations don’t have to unlearn them.🎧 CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS:00:00 | What Is Success?00:39 | Childhood Trauma & Early Loss01:16 | Cancer Diagnosis & The Gift of Help04:33 | Redefining Success Through Connection10:29 | Challenging Cultural Narratives17:12 | Emotional Intelligence in Education33:22 | Vulnerability and Masculinity47:42 | Learning to Ask for Help54:03 | Receiving Support with Gratitude58:17 | Brotherhood and Shared Grief1:05:03 | Facing Mortality: What Truly Matters1:15:03 | Final Reflection: What Would You Tell Little You?🎧 LISTEN TO MORE DIFFERENT HATS EPISODES:👉 https://www.different-hats.co.uk/podcast🔗 Connect with Ashley UsiskinWebsite: https://thegiftofhelp.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gift_of_accepting_help_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyusiskin/💡 If this episode resonated with you, please like, share, and comment below. Your support helps us spread this important message and change the narrative around success and mental health.SPONSORED BY:Search Seven www.searchseven.co.ukNostos Hove www.nostos-hove.co.ukRivervale www.rivervale.co.ukPlus X https://www.plusxinnovation.com/PRODUCED BY:H2 Productions: https://h2productions.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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