What About Ye?

What About Ye?

Author: Stuart Wallis June 28, 2025 Duration: 1:15:50

Keywords


night work, mental health, hydration, nutrition, construction industry, employee well-being, support, education, health initiatives, Adam Taylor Project



Takeaways


The importance of sharing personal stories to inspire others.

Hydration and mineral replenishment are crucial for night workers.

Mental health challenges are prevalent among night shift workers.

Education on nutrition can significantly impact well-being.

The Adam Taylor Project aims to raise awareness about mental health.

Building a supportive community is essential for night workers.

There is a strong business case for prioritizing employee well-being.

Nutrition plays a vital role in mental health and performance.

Future initiatives will focus on health and safety in the workplace.

Creating a culture of openness can help address mental health issues.



Summary


This conversation explores the challenges and insights related to night work, focusing on health, nutrition, and mental well-being. The speakers share personal stories and discuss the importance of hydration, mineral replenishment, and education in the construction industry. They highlight the Adam Taylor Project, to continue the mission to raise suicide awareness and the need to raise awareness about mental health issues among night workers. The discussion emphasizes the need for a supportive community and the business case for prioritizing employee well-being, along with future initiatives to improve health and safety in the workplace.


Links for What About Ye:


https://whataboutye.co.uk/

Instagram: @_what_about_ye


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

Hard Hats and Head Space with Stuart Wallis
Podcast Episodes
Episode 13 - Empowering Conversations: A Mental Health Journey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:02
SummaryIn this solo podcast episode, Stuart discusses theimportance of mental health awareness, particularly in the context of suicide prevention. He shares his personal journey with mental health challenges, including h…
Episode 11 - Ray Higgins, Labour Management & Apprenticeships [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:43
SummaryIn this episode of Hard Hats and Headspace, Stuart Wallace interviews Ray Higgins, the Labour Manager for Phoenix ME. They discuss Ray's journey from an electrical apprentice to his current role, the challenges of…
Episode 10 - the Enigmatic Elvin Box [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:11
Summary In this episode, Elvin shares his journey from aconstruction worker to a passionate advocate for men's health, particularlyfocusing on prostate cancer awareness. He discusses his personal experiences with mental…
Season 1 - First 8 Episodes Recapped! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:05
Really enjoyed making this recap and looking back on these 8 episodes - incredibly proud of getting this out there, spreading the word. Hope you enjoy it!We will hear again from Johnny and Matt at What About Ye? Then we…
Episode 8 - Beyond the Site - Nick O'Shea talks about sobriety [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:25
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Impromptu Episode - Phil Ridgwell (and an Ice Cream Van) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:39
Join Stuart with his impromptu recording with Phil Ridgwell - interrupted not once but TWICE by the Ice Cream Man! All left in for the fun of it. You can search Phil up on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/philridgwel…
Episode 6 - Charting Her Own Course - Sarah Roads [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:27
In this week's episode, Stuart is joined by Sarah Roads, Founder and CEO of SLR, her self-named recruitment business! And let's be fair, given the work ethic and attitude of the founder, that's a pretty good place to sta…
Episode 5 - Haircuts and Hard Hats - Tom Chapman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:43
SummaryIn this episode, Stuart and Tom Chapman discuss the intersection of mental health and the barbering industry, focusing on how pop-up haircuts can create safe spaces for conversations about mental health. They expl…