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In our latest episode of our podcast ‘Drive to Thrive’ we talked all things mental health with Fabian Devlin MBACP and Patrick Addis, co authors of the awesome book ‘Big Boy’s Don’t Cry’, a self help book with 60 stories by men who share their lived experiences of dealing with mental health issues and how they deal with them. Described as a brave and important book that provides a source of comfort and hope by Stephen Fry, the book represents the various mental health issues that men deal with today and highlights why men are falling behind in terms of mental health. Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50. In this episode, Fabian and Patrick explain why this is, what we can do to help each other out, signs to look for and a whole lot more. A really insightful episode on how to open up about how your feeling, how to turn vulnerability into strength and ways to deal with your anxiety and depression 🙏 Listen to the full episode below https://lnkd.in/d-pctBEE #mentalhealth #mensmentalhealth #suicideprevention #menshealth #menswellbeing #podcast #therapy 

As we approach the holiday season, financial stresses and worries can become even more exaggerated. Financial worry and pressure is something almost all men deal with at some point in their lives and can hugely affect your mental health. With the societal pressures to be the primary breadwinner of the household, it can be easy to feel stressed, anxious and inadequate when things aren’t going so well. In one of our latest website articles, we go into some tips for dealing with it and not letting this stress bleed into other aspects of life. From setting a budget and making sure you’re living within your means while you start to build up an emergency fund to making sure you’re reaching out for professional help or connecting with others in a similar position, there’s many ways to ensure you’re not letting your finances cause you too much stress. Check out the full article and learn how our app can help you become more financially educated below. https://lnkd.in/dH2evm2y

Movember Time 👉 Suicide is the main killer of men under 50 👉 60 men globally take their own lives every day ⁠ Given it's Movember and Mens Health Awareness Month, the Pitstop team will be undertaking various physical challenge over the course of the next 30 days, from 150 push ups a day to running 60km throughout the month as well as the male members of the team rocking some strange looking upper lip fuzz (even the board and founder are growing mustaches 🙌) all in recognition and to help raise awareness for mens health issues.⁠ ⁠ Our goal is to raise £1000 over the course of this month, stay tuned to our social media channels to see what the team are all getting up to and find out more and donate below⁠. https://lnkd.in/dB4Qm7Kk

Have you heard the term Healthspan before? As our founder Emmett Kilduff said in his episode of our podcast Drive to Thrive, it’s not just about living as long as possible, it’s about finding a balance throughout that ensures you can stay healthy, both mentally and physically 📈 Listen to the full interview with Emmett below. https://lnkd.in/dzNB47u7

In a world of self help gurus, podcasters and hustle culture, the term Imposter Syndrome is never too far away, especially on a Linkedin feed. But what actually is it, and how can you stop it? Ultimately, it’s a sense or feeling that you do not deserve the success you hold and believe it’s down to luck rather than being a result of your own skills and work. Sound familiar? If so, you need to work on your self-confidence and belief that you deserve and have earned your own success. Some ways to do this include practicing self talk, taking time to reflect on your achievements and opening up to others about how you’re feeling. Check out the full article below for more tips and strategies to help overcome imposter syndrome. https://lnkd.in/d3655XhN

We’re excited to announce the appointment of Richie Choudhary as our CEO. Richie brings with him a wealth of experience, having led product teams at organizations including Headspace, Microsoft, and most recently, TikTok. Based in Seattle, Richie earned an MBA from Berkeley and a Masters in Computer Science from Columbia University before beginning his career in the tech industry. Richie’s appointment marks a pivotal chapter for Pitstop as we expand our global reach and accelerate our fundraising activity. Commenting on the appointment, our founder and chairman, Emmett Kilduff, said: “When I conceived Pitstop, I envisioned a product-driven leader at the helm who not only excelled in the mobile app world but was also deeply committed to our mission of fuelling men’s personal growth. Richie stood out among more than 2,000 candidates, and his alignment with our vision, combined with his extensive experience at some of the world’s largest tech companies, made him the ideal choice to lead Pitstop forward. I’m excited to see him drive our next phase of innovation and growth as we continue shaping the future of maletech for societal good.” A special thanks to our board members Thomas Copeman and Steve Davies, alongside our advisor Simon Leech, who have worked closely with Emmett during this process. Wizdom Powell,PhD, MPH, CMHC JJ Aguhob Emmett Byrne Amir Farhang Chanelle Mather-Shapiro We have many exciting plans in the pipeline. Our journey is just getting started!

Losing a job can be one of life’s toughest moments, especially when society expects men to be the breadwinners. It can be hard to see it this way in the first place and yes, we know this sounds a whole lot like a big ol’ dose of toxic positivity, but trust us, setbacks more often than not, lead to opportunities. Instead of dwelling on the loss, see it as a chance to reset, build new skills, and explore new career paths. Focus on your mental health, be kind to yourself, stay proactive, and trust your ability to bounce back stronger than before. Remember, it’s not the setback that defines you, but how you rise from it. 💪 Read the full article on our site below. https://lnkd.in/dBrSZ3tw

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“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting change.” When it comes to mental health issues, it’s so important to reach out, ask for help and know you’re not a burden, but the next steps are also just as important 👊 As Taylor James, host of the Waffle Shop Podcast says in this episode of our podcast ‘Drive to Thrive’, those difficult conversations need to be followed by new actions and plans put in place to ensure you’re moving in a new, better direction for your mental wellbeing. Check out our full episode with Taylor below https://lnkd.in/dwe49suV