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When Ben Robins was suddenly made redundant after eight years in a job he’d built from the ground up, it shook both his confidence and his sense of identity.

I triggered some deep reflection, confronting how much of his self-worth was tied to work, and how patterns of over-giving and self-criticism had left him burnt out and unfulfilled.

Through therapy and gradual change, Ben began rebuilding with more self-compassion and a clearer understanding of what balance really means for him.

In this episode, he talks about the shock of redundancy, learning to grieve the life he left behind, and the process of finding a more sustainable way forward, one that integrates family, business, and personal wellbeing.

Here are the timestamps for our core questions:

0:00 – Dan’s opener and overview

1:42 – Intro to Ben

3:37 – Why did you decide now was the right time to share your story?

11:10 – How has your last week been?

17:10 – How has your relationship with your mental health evolved?

34:35 – Have there been any lightbulb moments for you?

45:42 – What’s the most important thing someone going through this can do?

More info about the series:

https://goodenoughchats.com

If you’ve been affected by anything raised in this episode, please know you’re not alone. You can speak to someone at:

• NHS – https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/

• CALM – https://www.thecalmzone.net/

• Samaritans – https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

• Mind – https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/where-to-start/