We’re All a Little MASKy
We’re talking about mental health in the workplace in this pre-COVID unreleased episode. Eric Kussin, founder of #SameHere, takes us through his work bringing mental health education to schools, athletes, and businesses. How much do we really know about mental health? Eric Kussin shares his personal experience with a mental health crisis as an athlete, executive, and brother, and how stigma-filled representations out there led him to start his organization, a global movement for mental health. The hosts talk masculinity contest culture and how leadership and masculinity are not always mutually exclusive. Eric paints a picture of what it looks like to prioritize mental wellness to get results and stresses the importance of embracing different leadership styles. Eric reflects on how celebrated overworking is and how understanding that work includes rest and care creates safer workplaces. COMPANION PIECES: UnMASKing the Workplace Ya can’t pour from an empty cup! How Men Can Take Better Care of Themselves Black Masculinity, Mental Health, and Education Referenced on this episode: Kevin Love speaks on mental health Carolyn Flack sharing mental health battles before her passing Masculinity contest culture