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Build & Thrive
Build & Thrive is the podcast transforming occupational health and wellbeing in the construction industry. Hosted by Jennie Armstrong, founder of Construction Health & Wellbeing, each episode features inspiring conversations with experts and change-makers dedicated to creating a healthier, happier workforce.
Hear interviews with inspirational individuals and experts who are leading the way in tackling the industry’s toughest challenges, from staggering health statistics to skills shortages and talent retention. Did you know construction workers are nearly 4 times more likely to take their own lives through suicide than workers in other industries? Or that they’re 100 times more likely to die from work-related health issues than safety incidents?
It’s clear we need to do more. Built to Thrive is here to spark change, celebrate innovation, and inspire action for a brighter future in construction.
Join us for real stories, practical advice, and the latest in health and wellbeing strategies for the construction sector. Subscribe now on your favourite podcast platform, and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube to stay updated. Together, we can make construction a place where everyone can thrive.
Build & Thrive
🚧 500 Miles for 500 Lives: Chris Rodgers on Running for Mental Health in Construction
🚧 500 Miles for 500 Lives: Chris Rodgers on Running for Mental Health in Construction
In this powerful episode of Build & Thrive, host Jennie Armstrong speaks with Chris Rodgers, a construction professional on an extraordinary mission—running 500 miles in full PPE to raise awareness of mental health in the industry.
After seeing the shocking statistic that 507 construction workers took their own lives in 2021, Chris knew something had to change. His challenge, 500 Miles for 500 Lives, is more than just a fundraiser; it’s a call to action for the entire industry to step up and break the stigma around mental health.
💬 In this episode, we discuss:
✅ The reality of mental health challenges in construction
✅ Why Chris is pushing his physical and mental limits in PPE
✅ The biggest barriers preventing change in the industry
✅ How companies can take real action to support workers
✅ The incredible impact Mates in Mind is having on construction
Chris’s journey is an inspiring reminder that we can all do more to look out for our colleagues and create a healthier, happier construction industry.
🎧 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2431164 (or search your podcast app)
📺 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEoibJLDuFnnT3qSQw37LKPG6xlyvCj7B
🔹 Thank you to our sponsor, GKR Scaffolding, for supporting this series and helping us share our mission of improving health and wellbeing in construction.
Episode Links:
Jennie Armstrong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniearmstrong/
Construction Health & Wellbeing: https://constructionhealth.co.uk/
🔗 Follow Chris & support his challenge:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/500miles500lives/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@500miles500lives
JustGiving: https://www.justgiving.com/page/500miles500lives
GKR Scaffolding (sponsor): https://gkrscaffolding.co.uk/
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