The Suicidal Man
The Suicidal Man is a mental health podcast about getting comfortable being uncomfortable, valuing vulnerability and showing how honesty really is the best policy. Combining the personal and professional experiences of host Kerry Lawless and honest interviews with people who share their own mental health adventures, the aim is to develop a supportive community where we can learn from each other.
The Suicidal Man
Episode 9: Dig! - An Interview with Niall Maxwell
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Kerry Lawless
If our mental health is like a garden that needs tending then what do we do with our weeds? In this episode award-winning landscape gardener and designer Niall Maxwell (www.niallmaxwell.ie) discusses the value of our psychological ‘weeds’ and the benefits of embracing the darker sides of ourselves - so we don’t become ‘like a baby with a chainsaw’! He discusses how grappling with and ultimately owning his demons within brought him a renewed sense of meaning and purpose, both personally and professionally. I learned a lot from listening to his insights and hard-earned wisdom and I’m delighted to share them with you here. It’s fascinating stuff – enjoy!