In this honest, Q&A-style episode of She Mines, Jayden and I have a real conversation about mental health in the mining industry—no scripts, no sugarcoating.

We talk about the pressure to stay strong, isolation on shift, the weight of being the provider, and how mental health impacts identity, relationships, and life off site. We also cover what real support looks like, why vulnerability matters, and how the people at home can help.

This episode is about starting the conversations we’ve avoided for too long.

If you work in mining or love someone who does, this one’s for you.