When Dream Jobs Fade, Men Redefine Masculinity, and Lived Experience Leads Suicide Prevention
This Complex Life · Marie Vakakis
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Show Notes
What if your dream job stopped feeling like a dream? What if suicide prevention strategies missed the voices of those who know it best? And what if modern masculinity was being reshaped right in front of us?
In this Weekly Wrap, I explore three powerful stories making headlines in mental health and relationships. From rethinking passion at work, to placing lived experience at the heart of suicide prevention, to conversations about male role models and expectations, these stories reveal the deeper issues beneath the news.
Listen in for context, reflections, and why these stories matter more than you might think.
Resources
https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/national-suicide-prevention-strategy
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/this-working-life/is-your-dream-job-still-dreamy-/105541268
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