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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
Why Financial Wellbeing Deserves a Place in Health and Safety - with Andrew Russell-Day and Ryan Briggs
In this episode of Build & Thrive, host Jennie Armstrong sits down with two brilliant guests - Andrew Russell Day, Senior Health & Safety Lead at Amazon, and Ryan Briggs, founder of FinWELL Training - to explore a topic often overlooked in the world of construction: financial wellbeing.
Together, they unpack: 💰 What financial wellbeing really means
📉 Why it’s so often at the root of mental health challenges
👷♂️ How poor financial health impacts site safety and productivity
📊 What employers, from major clients to subcontractors, can do to take real, measurable action
This powerful conversation also introduces Financial Wellbeing Month, a growing campaign designed to link money, mental health, and suicide prevention - especially in high-risk industries like construction.
Whether you're a construction site manager, part of a leadership team, or simply someone looking to understand the connection between money and mental health, this episode is full of practical insight, personal stories, and real solutions.
Listen/Watch now to hear:
- Why money problems aren't just personal - they’re a workplace issue
- What FinWELL and R;pple Suicide Prevention are doing to make change
- The steps that clients and contractors alike can take to create financially healthy workplaces
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📺 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/
Andrew Russell-Day: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-russell-day-32a54834/
Ryan Briggs: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryandbriggs/
FinWELL: https://www.finwell.training/
R;pple Suicide Prevention: https://www.ripplesuicideprevention.com/
Mental Health First Aid: https://mhfaengland.org/
GKR Scaffolding (sponsor): https://gkrscaffolding.co.uk/
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