What happens when the life you’ve built with your own two hands suddenly falls apart?
In this episode, I sit down with David — a dedicated electrician, business owner, and proud family man — whose world was upended by a devastating workplace injury. Overnight, he went from running a thriving business to facing the unimaginable: physical recovery, financial loss, and the heavy emotional toll of feeling he had “failed” the people who depended on him.
David opens up about his battle with mental health, the silence and shame that often surround men’s mental wellbeing, and what it really looks like to rebuild your identity when everything familiar has been stripped away. His honesty is powerful, raw, and deeply human.
This conversation is a reminder that vulnerability is courage, that setbacks are not failures, and that healing doesn’t happen in a straight line.
If you’ve ever questioned your worth during tough seasons, or know someone navigating a life-changing injury, this episode will stay with you long after it ends.
The audio quality on this episode is average due to technical issues - despite the warning to sound check at the beginning I.. did not. I apologise for the echo. Em x
The first episode of Invisible Barriers is with Matilda, a recently graduated woman who is already huge in the disability advocate space. She shares her experience with Cerebral Palsy and discusses a range of barriers she has faced in school, communities and social interactions. If you want to follow her journey or would like to know how she can get involved in speaking within your community, follow the links below!
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