Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of depression, anxiety and suicide.

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In today’s episode we will be talking with the incredibly brave Matty Hourigan.

Matt is very bravely sharing with us his incredible story of growing up with his father’s battles with depression that eventually resulted in him losing his life to suicide a few years ago

In todays episode Matt shares:

-      What it was like growing up, aware of what was happening with his father

-      The story of the traumatic days when his father disappeared

-      How he maintains his own mental health and his advice for others

Key Quotes

“I did see a level of vulnerability in my father that I had not seen before.”

“The people that I surround myself with is what helped me get through that for sure.”

“If they know that you’re there, that’s all that you can really do.”

“A big part of my healing is...I’m so open and honest.”

“If your cars not running right you go for a tune up, it's the same thing in yourself.”

“If you’re not happy with your counsellor, go shopping.”

“Get comfortable with asking uncomfortable questions.”

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