{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64c8d4fcced45f001017289d/673501685b81168b13a1b441?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep 43 - Men’s Health, Moustaches and Movember with Mitch Hermansen","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64c8d4fcced45f001017289d/1731608404195-1d6d927c-bf46-4704-9cec-47f94a6d5c67.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>How can we better support the men in our lives? </p><p><br></p><p>What are some tools to combat the alarming statistics around men’s mental health? </p><p><br></p><p>This week I spoke with Movember Director of Development Mitch Hermansen who I’m proud to call a friend and fellow MoBro.</p><p><br></p><p>I got to ask him about his passion for supporting men’s health through Movember every year by growing a moustache and raising money. Movember supports research into men’s prostate cancer research, testicular cancer research and men’s mental health.</p><p><br></p><p>Warning: we mention suicide in this episode. If you know anyone who is at risk or you need to talk to someone here’s some links: </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Samaritans</strong></p><p>Samaritans services are available 24 hours a day, for confidential, non-judgmental support.</p><ul><li>Freephone&nbsp;<strong>116 123</strong></li><li>Email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jo@samaritans.ie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">jo@samaritans.ie</a></li><li>Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:www.samaritans.ie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.samaritans.ie</a>&nbsp;for more information</li></ul><p><strong>Pieta</strong></p><p>Pieta provide a range of suicide and self-harm prevention services.</p><ul><li>Freephone&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:1800 247 247\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>1800 247 247</strong></a>&nbsp;anytime day or night</li><li>Text HELP to&nbsp;<strong>51444</strong>&nbsp;(standard message rates apply)</li><li>Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.pieta.ie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.pieta.ie</a>&nbsp;for more information</li></ul><p><strong>Text About It</strong></p><p>Text About It is a free, anonymous, 24/7 messaging service providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for our mental health and emotional wellbeing.</p><ul><li>Text HELLO to&nbsp;<strong>50808</strong>, anytime day or night</li><li>Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.textaboutit.ie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.textaboutit.ie</a>&nbsp;for more information</li></ul><p><strong>Childline</strong></p><p>A free 24/7 support service for children and young people up to and including those age 18 years of age.</p><ul><li>Freephone&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:1800 66 66 66\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>1800 66 66 66</strong></a></li><li>Live chat at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.childline.ie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.childline.ie</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Check us out at essentialtraining.ie, Instagram:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/essentialtraining?igsh=MTNpMHlza2t0MTQwZg%3D%3D&amp;utm_source=qr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/essentialtraining</a></p><p>Linkedin:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/essential-training/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/company/essential-training/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Thanks to our sponsors Fad Saoil Saunas!&nbsp;<a href=\"https://fadsaoilsaunas.ie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://fadsaoilsaunas.ie/</a></p><p><br></p><p>We hope you enjoyed! Speak soon!</p><p>Brian and Ian</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Brian Kingston"}