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What do you do when you know one of your best mates is struggling? #shorts #podcast #mentalhealth

November 15, 2023 / 00:52

This episode features a candid discussion about mental health, personal growth, and the importance of supportive friendships. Shay shares his journey from struggling with dark thoughts to achieving success.

The conversation highlights a pivotal moment when Shay and a friend had a difficult talk at a cafe about suicidal thoughts. Shay reflects on how far he has come from that dark place.

Listeners hear about the overwhelming support Shay received from friends during challenging times. The discussion emphasizes the significance of love and understanding in overcoming mental health struggles.

Shay's story serves as an inspiration for those facing similar challenges, showcasing the power of friendship and acceptance.

TLDR

Shay discusses his journey from dark thoughts to success, highlighting the importance of friendship and support.

Episode

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Shay is probably having the best year of his life like he is smashing it on all fronts and I remember he was not in a
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great place like struggling as you can see when I think about how far he's come
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and how difficult those conversations were it gets me I was in the darkest depths that I I had been we had a really
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challenging conversation at a cafe with another one of our good friends around what's going on and have you thought
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about doing anything silly and I had at the that stage thought about you know maybe the world would be a better place
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if I kind of wasn't around in it and that's a hard conversation to have with
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a mate but the overwhelming response to anything that I think either of us have ever thrown out there has been one of
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adoha and one of love coming back and understanding and acceptance of of those things so that's a really powerful
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Foundation to kind of launch from

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Episode Highlights

  • A Difficult Conversation
    A challenging talk reveals deep struggles and the importance of support.
    “That's a hard conversation to have with a mate.”
    @ 00m 34s
    November 15, 2023

Episode Quotes

  • I was in the darkest depths that I had been.
    What do you do when you know one of your best mates is struggling? #shorts #podcast #mentalhealth
  • That's a hard conversation to have with a mate.
    What do you do when you know one of your best mates is struggling? #shorts #podcast #mentalhealth
  • The overwhelming response has been one of love.
    What do you do when you know one of your best mates is struggling? #shorts #podcast #mentalhealth

Key Moments

  • Darkest Depths00:16
  • Challenging Conversation00:21
  • Powerful Foundation00:50