Devils Advocate: Trades Edition
Devils Advocate: Trades Edition
Lisas Show
Lisa McGrath

Men's Mental Health, Leadership, and Empathy in Trades

S2 E29 • Jun 18, 2025 • 39 mins

In this episode of "Devils Advocate: Trades Edition," Lisa McGrath delves into the importance of networking and figures like Adam Woodward. Focusing on men's mental health month, she tackles issues such as toxic masculinity, leadership, and societal influences on men's emotions. Lisa reflects on Father's Day, parenting, body image, and emotional development, emphasizing empathy, supporting friends, and problem-solving, especially in emergencies. Workplace challenges, overqualification, and safety in trades are discussed, underscoring mental health's vital role. The episode wraps up with insights on men's mental health and a sneak peek at future topics.

Key Points

  • Men's mental health is often overlooked, even during Men's Mental Health Month in June, which coincides with other significant observances like Father's Day, Pride, and Juneteenth.
  • Positive male interactions, such as giving genuine compliments and engaging in open dialogues about struggles, can help combat toxic masculinity and foster a supportive environment.
  • Employers should focus on hiring locally and responsibly, avoiding hypocrisy in labor practices, and ensuring job roles are clearly defined to prevent unsafe work conditions.
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