Mental Health: How Construction Workers Really Cope | Russell Stilwell

Mental Health: How Construction Workers Really Cope | Russell Stilwell

Episode #078 | Russell Stilwell


Today, we have a powerful chat with Russell Stilwell, founder of The Padded Cell, to uncover the raw truth behind mental health in the construction industry.

From a life-changing site accident to losing his best mate and dad, Russ opens up about trauma, substance abuse, and the harsh realities many tradespeople face but never talk about.

The pair dive deep into site cultures & stigmas, the good & the bad in coping mechanisms and the pressure of running SMEs.


🔵 Connect with Russell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-stilwell-3b3a7417/


🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/_WfK9-VtKfI

🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3xvx3OgcNw5vsq44cC8bJE?si=iP1pvojaQvG7p3qS1D89Pg

🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/construction-sport-podcast/id1778487912


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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro! Recovering from injury - is skipping the way forward? Winning a World League!

11:47 Learning & Understanding the Human Body & Mind (Seven Chakras)

20:31 How Russ ended up in the Construction Industry: Backstory & Site Accident

42:26 Harsh truths to running an SME in Construction + Stress & Wellbeing Management

57:49 Substance Abuse: Coping with the loss of a best mate & dad, the wrong way…

01:06:40 Supporting Mental Health in Construction: Reality of some Site Cultures

01:31:18 Outro - Russ takes on the London Marathon!

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