Episode 21 - HS Trimmers - "You don't have to love 'em to care"

Episode 21 - HS Trimmers - "You don't have to love 'em to care"

Author: Stuart Wallis November 19, 2025 Duration: 34:47

Summary

In this episode, Stuart and his colleagues Johnno, Colin and Thomas discuss their involvement in Movember, a movement to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues, particularly prostate cancer. They share personal stories, including Colin's experience with prostate cancer and the importance of early detection through PSA testing. The conversation highlights the impact of Movember on mental health awareness and the need for continuous advocacy and action.


Key Takeaways

  • Movember raises awareness for men's health issues.
  • Early detection of prostate cancer is crucial.
  • PSA testing can save lives.
  • Movember also focuses on mental health.
  • Colin shares his personal cancer journey.
  • Awareness leads to action and prevention.
  • Movember includes both men and women.
  • The movement has grown over the years.
  • Personal stories drive the message home.
  • Community involvement is key to success.


Stuart's Movember Page https://movember.com/m/stuartwallis77?mc=1


HS Trimmers Movember Page https://movember.com/t/ocp-trimmers?mc=1


Stuart Wallis has spent a career at the intersection of people and industry, and in Hard Hats and Head Space with Stuart Wallis, he brings that entire world to the microphone. This isn't a theoretical discussion; it's a series of real conversations drawn from Stuart's own network, featuring guests whose experience is as diverse as it is deep. You'll hear from figures in construction and recruitment, sure, but also from unexpected quarters like egg-farming and publishing. Each episode digs into the tangible connections between work, personal wellbeing, and the dynamics of the modern workforce, deliberately sidestepping fluffy jargon and corporate speak. The discussions are grounded, often challenging, and designed to pull practical insight from every story. By focusing on the human elements behind the job titles, this podcast reveals how different paths can offer surprising lessons for leadership, resilience, and finding purpose. Tune in for candid talks that feel more like a coffee with seasoned professionals than a formal interview, always aiming to leave you with a clearer perspective on your own work and headspace.
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