Losing a Father to Suicide and Learning to Live, with Will Castle

Losing a Father to Suicide and Learning to Live, with Will Castle

Author: Philip Briscoe March 10, 2025 Duration: 42:44
In this deeply personal episode, Will Castle shares his experience of losing his father to suicide and the years of silence that followed. He reflects on the complexities of his childhood, his father’s struggles, and the moment everything changed. Will speaks openly about the grief, isolation, and self-destructive behaviour he experienced in the aftermath. He explains how he felt compelled to show no emotion even at the funeral, as well as the unspoken pressures that made it harder to a...

For men navigating the complexities of middle age, conversations about inner life can feel foreign or forbidden. Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast is a space where that silence is broken. Host Philip Briscoe engages in frank, thoughtful dialogues with men from various walks of life, exploring the unspoken challenges of mental wellbeing, societal expectations, and personal identity during these pivotal years. This isn't a lecture series; it's a collection of real stories and shared experiences. Listeners will hear candid discussions that range from managing stress and redefining purpose to navigating relationships and confronting the stigma that often surrounds vulnerability. The podcast delves into the cultural and personal dimensions of health, offering documentary-style intimacy alongside practical perspectives. Each episode aims to connect, reassure, and provide a sense of shared understanding for any man who has ever felt adrift. By focusing specifically on the mid-life experience, this series creates a vital, targeted forum for reflection and connection, challenging the notion that struggling is a sign of failure. Tune in for authentic conversations that prove you are not alone in your journey.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 92

Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast
Podcast Episodes
A Raw Conversation About Suicide and Survival, with Chris Frederick [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:36
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Duration: 40:04
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How the 12 Steps Can Change Any Life, with Ian Morgan Cron [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:44
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Even Olympians Struggle with Mental Health, with Jack Green OLY [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:45
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How to Release Your Emotional Baggage, with Cedric Bertelli [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:14
In this episode, I'm joined by Cedric Bertelli as we dive deep into the hidden mechanics of emotional pain, trauma, and healing. Our guest shares his insights from years of research on how the brain forms destructive emo…
Why I Ran 401 Marathons in 401 Days, with Ben Smith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:30
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Workplace Mental Health: A Survival Guide, with Tom Oxley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:09
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Wake up: Stop Numbing, Start Living! with Patrick Sperry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:39
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