Inspired Men Talk: Breaking the Stigma of Men's Mental Health

From Bank Robbery to Cancer Survivor: Dan Riley’s Unbelievable Journey


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🌟 Welcome to Inspired Men Talk!

Today, we’re sharing one of the most powerful stories of resilience and transformation you’ll ever hear.

Imagine facing:

πŸ”« [00:05:00] – A gun pointed at your chest during a bank robbery
πŸ”₯ [00:20:00] – Being forced to flee your home in the middle of the night as wildfires raged
πŸ’” [00:35:00] – A stage 3 cancer diagnosis that threatened your life

Most people would break under the weight of just one of these traumas. But today’s guest, Dan Reilly, author of Seize Your Second Chance, faced all three – and instead of giving up, he used these challenges to transform his life and help others do the same.

πŸŽ™οΈ In this episode, you’ll discover:

βœ… [00:10:00] – How Dan survived the trauma of an armed bank robbery
βœ… [00:25:00] – What it was like to lose everything to wildfires and how he rebuilt
βœ… [00:40:00] – His cancer journey and how his health transformation saved his life
βœ… [00:55:00] – Why small daily steps matter more than big leaps when rebuilding life
βœ… [01:10:00] – The five pillars of post-traumatic growth and how you can apply them
βœ… [01:20:00] – Dan’s mission to raise awareness for oesophageal cancer and inspire others to seize their own second chance

πŸ’‘ If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready to change your life, this conversation will give you hope, practical strategies, and the belief that you too can rise again stronger and more aligned with who you truly are.

πŸ‘‡ Find out more about Dan here:
🌐 danielpreilly.com
🌐 fightec.org

πŸ”” Don’t forget to subscribe for more honest, raw, and uplifting stories that fuel your resilience and wellbeing journey.

πŸ‘‡ Comment below:
What challenge in your life became your second chance?

🎧 Listen or watch now to be inspired, empowered, and ready to take back control of your life.

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Inspired Men Talk: Breaking the Stigma of Men's Mental HealthBy Gary Johannes | Benn Baker-Pollard Christopher Johannes and Peter Ely