Planning to die before you turn 18 is a sentence nobody should have to say out loud, yet that’s where Daniel Callahan’s story begins. We sit down together to talk about men’s mental health with honesty, detail and care, including a clear content warning for suicide. If you’ve ever felt isolated, like everyone else has life “sorted”, or like speaking up would make you a burden, this conversation meets you where you are.
Daniel walks us through the reality of depression and anxiety, what changed after his suicide attempt, and why therapy is not just “talking” but a practical way to create structure, challenge harmful thought loops and build new coping skills. We get into cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), saying things out loud to interrupt negative self-talk, and why prevention matters more than waiting for crisis. We also explore gratitude in a healthier way, separating genuine thankfulness from toxic positivity that shames people for struggling.
Life does not stop at mental health labels, so we talk about grief after losing a grandparent, miscarriage and baby loss, and how men can feel pushed to the side while still carrying real pain. Daniel also shares what it was like receiving an ADHD diagnosis later in life and reframing years of “coping mechanisms”. Then we bring it into the workplace: why line managers can make or break wellbeing, what supportive leadership looks like in practice, and how to build psychological safety without performative gestures.
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If you are struggling, please reach out. In the UK, you can call Samaritans free on 116 123.
In South Africa you can reach SADAG via 0800 20 50 26
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