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Simon Gunning

Ep. 87

Simon Gunning gave up a successful career in the media to take on the role as CEO of CALM, The Campaign Against Living Miserably. The charity is committed to bringing down the UK’s suicide rate by raising awareness, encouraging conversations and providing practical help to those in need. He spoke to me about work, fatherhood and why the government isn’t motivated to help the country out of its mental health crisis.

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