⚠️ Warning ⚠️ This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. We do talk about suicide which we know can be distressing.At 38, David Eakins was moments away from ending his life on a railway bridge. On the outside, everything looked perfect, a great career, loving family, and strong friendships. But inside, David was silently drowning.In this deeply moving and honest conversation, David opens up about suicidal ideation, masculinity, shame, and his journey to healing. He reveals how a single question, “How are you, out of 10?” became the turning point that led him to therapy, vulnerability, and a new life of presence and purpose.Now leading Talk Club Brighton & Hove, David is helping other men open up and find hope through connection and conversation.This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with trauma, grief or depression, or anyone supporting someone who is, or anyone ready to redefine what strength really means.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – “I climbed the railings of a bridge…” – David’s darkest moment03:05 – The weight of suicidal ideation: “I didn’t want to end my life… I wanted to end the pain”07:42 – The silent battle at work and feeling lost in plain sight13:18 – Early life, childhood masking, and belief systems about manhood19:50 – Marriage, family dynamics, and fear of being ‘found out’27:05 – The life-changing impact of being asked: “How are you out of 10?”34:40 – First steps into therapy and confronting buried trauma41:12 – Creating safe spaces: the birth of Talk Club Brighton & Hove48:30 – The power of community and emotional accountability56:50 – Shame, masks, and the myth of the 'strong man'1:05:15 – Male friendship, trust, and the art of showing up1:13:42 – Parenting, presence, and breaking generational cycles1:22:18 – When laughter is medicine: humour, humanity and healing1:31:40 – Business, burnout and redefining leadership through empathy1:40:55 – Mental health at work: what employers get wrong1:49:30 – Living with intention and building a new definition of success1:56:50 – David answers the 5 Pillars: Balance, Authenticity, Presence, Fulfilment, Relationships2:04:00 – Final reflections: “Be brave enough to speak before it's too late”🔗 Connect with David EakinsInstagram: @davideakinsLinkedIn: David EakinsWebsite: https://happysapien.co.uk/🎧 LISTEN TO MORE DIFFERENT HATS EPISODES:👉 https://www.different-hats.co.uk/podcast💬 If this episode resonated, please like, share, and leave a comment. Your support helps spread this vital 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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