The Tenacity Podcast

Fergus Crawley, an advocate for men's mental health and a charity fundraiser, shares his inspiring journey with depression and suicidal thoughts. He emphasizes the importance of sharing personal stories to foster connection and combat stigma. Fergus reflects on his adolescence, the pressures of masculinity, and how getting a puppy transformed his healing process. His impactful narrative underscores the necessity for ongoing conversations about mental health, well beyond just awareness weeks, advocating for deeper understanding and vulnerability.

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Nick Symmonds - a double Olympian (with a PB of 1:42 in the 800m), CEO of Rungum, and Youtube legend, with an incredible online community.Nick has taken his favourite elements from his professional running career, and now focuses on doing more of them: engaging with his fans at events, and setting goals and smashing through them.We discuss the highs and lows of an Olympic career, the importance of community, what's next for Rungum, top tips for new runners, and even touch on the raw spirituality of nature.Nick's social media: @nicksymmonds / Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeXJQ2GQh4BoRuAEkteU0Wg Get 10% off Love Lane Brewery and Contact Coffee Co with code TMM10.www.lovelanebrewing.comww.contactcoffee.com 

Roman joins Fergus to discuss the impact of his recent documentary: Our Silent Emergency, and how it has been received. Fergus featured in the documentary as an example of a man who has lived through a suicide attempt, and follows up on some of the conversation had within it here.We hear more about Roman's personal mental health, as well as the perspective shifts that he has recently experienced.Get 10% off Love Lane Brewery and Contact Coffee Co with code TMM10.www.lovelanebrewing.comww.contactcoffee.com @themodernminduk / @ferguscrawley