📌 Key Takeaways:

✔️ Breaking the Cycle of Silence – Why so many men struggle to ask for help and the cost of staying silent

 

✔️ The Rock Bottom Moment – Craig’s powerful story of loss, shame, and the wake-up call that changed everything

 

✔️ Rebuilding After Crisis – The mindset shifts and small steps that helped Craig reclaim his life

 

✔️ The Importance of Brotherhood – How men’s groups and community support can be life-saving

 

✔️ RAGE: The Framework for Transformation – Craig’s 4-step method for turning pain into purpose

 

 

💬 Standout Quotes:

🗣️ “We were never meant to go through life alone, yet somewhere along the way, men were told to tough it out and suffer in silence.”

🗣️ “I had to make a choice—stay in the darkness or take one small step toward rebuilding my life.”

🗣️ “Second chances aren’t just about bouncing back. They’re about rising stronger, wiser, and more intentional than before.”

 

 

⏳ Key Moments in the Episode:

⏱ 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction to Craig Whitney

 

⏱ 05:30 – The Moment That Changed Everything: Craig’s Story of Rock Bottom

 

⏱ 12:45 – Why Men Struggle to Ask for Help & The Role of Society

 

⏱ 18:10 – How Craig Started Rebuilding His Life, One Small Step at a Time

 

⏱ 22:35 – The Power of Brotherhood & Why Men Need a Pack

 

⏱ 28:50 – The RAGE Formula: Recognizing Blind Spots & Reclaiming Purpose

 

⏱ 33:20 – Final Thoughts: You Are Not Alone

 

 

🌟 Notable Mentions:

✔️ The Second Chance Man – Craig’s coaching program helping men navigate crisis and change
 

✔️ The Resilience Project – A community designed to help men find strength, support, and purpose
 

✔️ Phoenix Rising Coaching – Craig’s transformational coaching program for men
 

✔️ Mental Health Support Services – If this episode brought up heavy emotions, please reach out:

National Support Services (Australia):

📞 Lifeline Australia – 13 11 14 | Lifeline Online Chat
 

📞 Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 | Beyond Blue Online Chat
 

📞 Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467 | Suicide Callback Online
 

📞 Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 | Kids Helpline Online

Tasmania-Specific Support:

📞 Access Mental Health Helpline – 1800 332 388 | More Information
 

📞 Emergency Services – In crisis, call 000

 

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