From Pipeliner to Safety Director: Tackling Trauma & Addiction in Construction | Brett Smith

From Pipeliner to Safety Director: Tackling Trauma & Addiction in Construction | Brett Smith

Episode #020 | Brett Smith


Today on the pod, from across the pond, we welcome Brett Smith of Gardner Builders!

Brett talks all things mental health and incorporating proactive approaches all over the world. Alongside host Steve, Brett shares personal stories & speaks openly about his unfortunate accident in his youth and its impact on his life as a whole.


Connect with Brett on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettsmith77/



Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/zEYJTeTDtnM


Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/43vw1KiqEsoLY1h2N854rJ?si=935ee0accaf345a9


Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brett-smith-pipeliner-turned-safety-director-on-global/id1778487912?i=1000699933797



----------------------------------------------------------

⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Pre-intro chat: Upcoming Coast to Coast Cycle Mishap

01:06 Intro! About Brett’s company Gardner Builders & His past work/experience

07:22 Working as a pipeliner, being away from home & Dealing with extreme weather

21:13 Upcoming ‘Mental Health Bootcamp’ trip & Personal obstacles

28:02 The medium of sport: Mental Health & PTSD in Construction + Steve’s Story

35:43 Brett’s paralyzing teenage accident + struggles with suicide, personal identity

48:14 Dealing with trauma, addictions & escapism, finding therapy.

01:00:13 Trump Presidency, Company DEI Programmes, Being offensive & Social Value

01:15:29 What does the future look like at Gardner Builders?

01:23:13 Native American Cultures!

01:31:39 Outro

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Det här avsnittet är hämtat från ett öppet RSS-flöde och publiceras inte av Podme. Det kan innehålla reklam.

Avsnitt(87)

Construction Has The Worst Productivity: How Can We Fix It? | Aaron Robbins

Construction Has The Worst Productivity: How Can We Fix It? | Aaron Robbins

Episode #087 | Aaron RobbinsConstruction has one of the lowest productivity rates of any industry... but why?In this ep, we welcome Aaron Robbins to discuss his research on why construction continues ...

1 Juli 59min

Prostate Cancer: The Conversation Every Man Needs To Hear | Elvin Box

Prostate Cancer: The Conversation Every Man Needs To Hear | Elvin Box

Episode #086 | Elvin BoxVery special guest Elvin Box is with us today -From carpentry to leading major projects, witnessing tragedy on site, battling prostate cancer and becoming a passionate advocate...

24 Juni 1h 57min

Construction is Losing a Generation: Why is it so hard to find Work? | Steve Gearing

Construction is Losing a Generation: Why is it so hard to find Work? | Steve Gearing

Episode #085 | Steve GearingToday construction recruiter Steve Gearing joins us for a brutally honest conversation about the issues holding the UK construction industry back.From the apprenticeship cr...

17 Juni 1h 19min

From Addiction To Saving Lives: Suicide in Construction | Alfie Ruffell & Bradlee Williams

From Addiction To Saving Lives: Suicide in Construction | Alfie Ruffell & Bradlee Williams

Episode #084 | Alfie Ruffell & Bradlee WilliamsToday we sit down with Alfie & Brad of SPEAK to discuss their personal journeys, addiction, the reality of mental health in construction, and why the ind...

10 Juni 1h 31min

From Groundworker to Nationwide Construction Boss | Dan Carey

From Groundworker to Nationwide Construction Boss | Dan Carey

Episode #083 | Dan CareyNext up on the pod!Dan Carey, founder of Core4 - a nationwide construction business specialising in groundworks, scaffolding and commercial projects - shares his journey throug...

3 Juni 1h 25min

Bricklayer on Site Culture, Grit, Accountability & Loss | Josh Gilbert

Bricklayer on Site Culture, Grit, Accountability & Loss | Josh Gilbert

Episode #082 | Josh GilbertThis week, bricklayer from Essex Josh Gilbert joins host Steve for a real conversation about life on site, bricklaying culture, hard graft, boxing & sports, accountability &...

27 Maj 1h 35min

The Truth About Business, Investing & Making Real Money | Dillon Falvey

The Truth About Business, Investing & Making Real Money | Dillon Falvey

Episode #081 | Dillon FalveyToday on the pod - Entrepreneur Dillon Falvey joins us to break down the realities of investing, business acquisitions, AI, drinking culture, and what it actually takes to ...

20 Maj 1h 29min

STABILA UK MD on Mental Health, Tool Theft & Construction Culture | Oliver Partington

STABILA UK MD on Mental Health, Tool Theft & Construction Culture | Oliver Partington

Episode #080 | Oliver PartingtonAnother special guest today!Managing Director of STABILA UK Oliver Partington joins us to chew the fat on the Mental Health topic, tool theft, college systems & neurodi...

13 Maj 1h 2min

Populärt inom Samhälle & Kultur

podme-dokumentar
gynning-berg
p3-dokumentar
svenska-fall
aftonbladet-krim
en-mork-historia
tv4-nyheterna-story
badfluence
skaringer-nessvold
killradet
creepypodden-med-jack-werner
aftonbladet-daily
mardromsgasten
de-fyras-gang
flashback-forever
hor-har
spar
rss-mer-an-bara-morsa
kod-katastrof
vad-blir-det-for-mord