The Alcohol ReThink Podcast with Patrick Fox 205. Breaking the Silence on Men’s Mental Health with Giancarlo Gaglione
The landscape of men’s mental health is beginning to change, but there’s still a long way to go.
Men are notorious for trying to deal with things on their own, often afraid to reach out for help in case they’re seen as weak, soft, or not 'man enough.'
In this weeks powerful and heartfelt episode 205 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast, Patrick Fox sits down with Giancarlo Gaglione, founder of the Mental Health World Cup.
What begins as a conversation about a charity football tournament quickly opens into a raw, honest exploration of grief, vulnerability, and the importance of normalising conversations around mental health and suicide.
Giancarlo shares the moving story of how losing his younger brother in 2012 became the catalyst for building one of the UK’s most impactful mental health events.
He speaks openly about the pain of loss, the silence that often surrounds male mental health, and how sport, particularly football, has become a tool to bring men together and break down stigma.
This episode touches on topics some may find difficult, including suicidal thoughts, grief, and the challenges men face when asking for help. But it’s handled with care, compassion, and the belief that talking about these issues is not only important, it’s vital.
Key Takeaways:
Why being vulnerable is an act of bravery, not weakness
The evolution of societal attitudes toward suicide and mental health
The role football can play in opening up life-saving conversations
How Giancarlo turned personal tragedy into national impact
Signs someone might be silently struggling and how to respond
It’s a real, honest conversation that shows how powerful it can be just to open up. You don’t have to fix everything or have the perfect words, by starting to talk can make all the difference.
Find out more about Giancarlo and The Mental Health World-Cup here:
https://www.mentalhealthworldcup.org.uk/
Instagram: @mentalhealthworldcup
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