Brutally Honest. Totally Human. – with Nick Elston

How do you turn pain into power—and use your story to inspire others?

In this episode, I’m joined by Nick Elston, one of the UK’s most sought-after speakers on the lived experience of mental health. Described as “a BIG man with a BIG story and a BIG heart,” Nick brings raw honesty and insight to every stage he steps on.

We dig into how adversity can shape us—not break us—and why showing up as your true self is one of the most powerful business and life strategies you can embrace.

Whether you're a speaker, business owner, or someone just trying to figure things out, this is a must-listen conversation about courage, connection, and showing up anyway.

• Nick’s journey from breakdown to breakthrough—and what he learned along the way
  

• The impact of sharing your story (even when it feels messy)
  

• Mental health in the workplace and why it’s everyone’s business
  

• How to build resilience without pretending to be ‘strong’ all the time
  

• Speaking from scars vs. speaking from wounds
  

• What business leaders can learn from lived experience
  

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re “too much” or “not enough.”

You’ll get:

• A new perspective on mental health and resilience
  

• Tools to speak your truth without shame
  

• Insight into turning adversity into connection and impact
  

• Permission to stop hiding and start leading, your way
  

Nick Elston is one of the highest-profile inspirational speakers on mental health, known for his emotional storytelling, powerful delivery, and deep human insight. He shares personal stories of mental illness and recovery to help audiences across the globe open up, reconnect, and rise.

• Website: www.nickelston.com
  

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nickelston
  

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