Patrick Fox
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205. Breaking the Silence on Men’s Mental Health with Giancarlo Gaglione
205. Breaking the Silence on Men’s Mental Health with Giancarlo Gaglione
205. Breaking the Silence on Men’s Mental Health with Giancarlo Gaglione
Friday 20th June 2025
Explore men's mental health with Giancarlo Gaglione and Patrick Fox as they discuss football's role in breaking stigma.
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Episode Overview
- Football can foster open conversations about mental health.
- Recognising and managing stress is crucial for mental well-being.
- Vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness.
- Community efforts can drive significant change in mental health awareness.
- Seeking help is vital when facing mental health challenges.
"Vulnerability takes real bravery; it's the hardest thing to do but it opens doors."
Episode 205 of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast takes on the crucial subject of men's mental health with a candid conversation between host Patrick Fox and Giancarlo Gaglione, the visionary behind the Mental Health World Cup. Giancarlo shares his journey, which began with the tragic loss of his brother, and how he transformed grief into action by creating a charity football tournament aimed at raising awareness and funds for mental health.
The episode explores the cultural barriers men face in expressing vulnerability and seeking help, while also highlighting the positive changes in societal attitudes towards mental health. Patrick and Giancarlo delve into how football can be a powerful tool for connecting people and encouraging open discussions about mental health challenges. They discuss the importance of recognising when one's 'stress bucket' is full and finding ways to relieve that pressure before it overflows.
The conversation is rich with anecdotes, including Giancarlo's personal experiences with counselling and the support systems that helped him cope with his brother's death. Listeners are left with a sense of hope as Giancarlo emphasises the strength found in vulnerability and how being open about struggles can pave the way for healing. By using football as a vehicle for change, Giancarlo aims to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and make it a normal topic of conversation.
If you're interested in learning how vulnerability can be a source of strength and how community efforts can drive change, this episode is not to be missed.