Episode 8 - Beyond the Site - Nick O'Shea talks about sobriety

Episode 8 - Beyond the Site - Nick O'Shea talks about sobriety

Author: Stuart Wallis July 30, 2025 Duration: 1:01:25

Title: Hard Hats and Headspace: Beyond the Construction Site with Nick O'Shea

Description: Join Stuart Wallis as he sits down with Nick O'Shea, a construction manager, podcaster, and workshop facilitator, to discuss the intersection of mental health and the construction industry. Nick shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction and how it has shaped his mission to break the stigma surrounding mental health in the workplace. Discover how Nick's programs, like "Through My Lens" and "Hard Hat Reset," are making a difference in the lives of construction workers.

Key Topics:

Nick's personal story of recovery and resilience The impact of addiction in the construction industry The importance of mental health awareness and support Nick's innovative programs for workplace well-being

Guest Contact: For more about Nick O'Shea and his programs, visit his Linktree. https://linktr.ee/gswn?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacaULv_liiqVCfJ8-uzr-woWACdM8vBjOZw7YqxpeuuiGfVdTgQzvoRCvEHAg_aem_1hQgcdycZbZWJzfTxt3pVA

Hashtags: #MentalHealth #ConstructionIndustry #AddictionRecovery #Podcast


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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 26

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