The Lost Art of Circling the Wagons: A Lifeline for Men's Mental Health - In Conversation with Stuart O'Neill

This episode asks a simple question with a definitive answer: What does showing up really look like? From the rolling hills of Deepwater to the everyday Australian homes where people quietly fight their battles, we explore how connection can be a shield, a comfort, and sometimes the difference between holding on and letting go.

We’re joined by Stuart O'Neill — Suicide Prevention Advocate, Public Speaker, the driving force behind Australia’s first mental health pub and author of Just One Reason, a 5 times best selling - raw and powerful account of his own journey through the darkest corners of mental health attached to a simple yet profound toolkit to help others. Stu’s work is a reminder that resilience isn’t something we find alone. It grows when we circle the wagons — when we gather close, create safety, and refuse to let anyone stand on the edge without support.

In this episode we unpack the power of listening, the courage it takes to tell the truth, and the remarkable change that happens when communities decide to show up for each other with compassion instead of judgment. 

This is an exploration of the wagons we build — the human ones — and the strength we discover when we stand together.