Music is one of the most common ways people manage their emotions - yet it’s rarely treated as a serious wellbeing tool at work.
In this episode, I’m joined by Rob Stephenson, a public speaker, social entrepreneur and mental health campaigner to explore how music can support mental health, reduce stigma and help create more psychologically safe workplaces.
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⏱️ Chapters
0:00 Intro
01:54 Why Rob Shared His Mental Health Story
05:53 What Intentional Wellbeing Looks Like
07:47 Rob’s Lowest Point With Depression
11:23 Why Mental Health Stigma Persists
16:34 The Deeper Question Behind Rob’s Mission
23:35 Values Driving Activism and Creativity
24:54 Common Misconceptions About Mental Health Work
27:24 Lessons From Giving 1,000 Mental Health Talks
28:56 A Key Lesson From Rob’s TEDx Talk
33:16 Vulnerability at Work: Risk or Strength?
37:09 Managing the “Vulnerability Hangover”
46:00 Why the InsideOut LeaderBoard Was Created
49:42 What Courageous Leaders Taught Rob
53:14 How Leaders Can Start Mental Health Conversations
58:25 Harmonising the Mind: Music and Wellbeing
01:02:48 Powerful Moments From Music Workshops
01:07:05 How Music Shaped Rob’s Bipolar Journey
01:10:17 The Science That Changed How Rob Listens
01:13:22 What Rob Hopes Readers Take From His Book
01:14:54 The Future of Mental Health at Work
01:17:33 Outro
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