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The job gets built either way, but what happens to the people building it? We pull back the curtain on mental health in construction, naming the pressures everyone feels but rarely says out loud: relentless schedules, thin margins, and a culture that equates stoicism with strength. The result is a quiet grind where “I’m fine” becomes a habit, veterans push past their limits, and crews treat exhaustion like a badge until safety and relationships start to crack.
We challenge the myth that toughness is the only path forward. Toughness without awareness becomes recklessness—on the job site and at home. Drawing from real-world rhythms—fast starts, frantic finishes, unforgiving punch lists—we explore how burnout signals show up as irritability, withdrawal, and numbness long before a breakdown. We also explain why isolation, not weakness, drives the industry’s high suicide rates and how moving from posters to presence can change outcomes.
Leaders set the tone. Practical, immediate steps matter: ask better questions, notice who goes quiet, honor your word about leaving on time, and normalize recovery after heavy pushes. For veterans, we validate the pull of structure while naming the risks of endless compartmentalizing—and we offer ways to channel that strength without burning out. If you’re feeling stretched thin, you’re not broken; you’re human under prolonged pressure. Stick around for a candid, compassionate blueprint that keeps crews safer, teams closer, and people whole.
If this resonates, share it with someone on your crew, subscribe for more straight talk, and leave a review to help others find the show. And if you’re struggling, reach out—we’ll listen.
If you're a military veteran in the construction industry, or you're in the construction industry and support our military vets, and you'd like to be a guest on the podcast you can find me at [email protected] , or send me a message on LinkedIn. You can find me there at Scott Friend. Let's share the stories and motivate others!
Support the show
- TCV Email: [email protected]
- TCV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constructionvetpodcast/
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The job gets built either way, but what happens to the people building it? We pull back the curtain on mental health in construction, naming the pressures everyone feels but rarely says out loud: relentless schedules, thin margins, and a culture that equates stoicism with strength. The result is a quiet grind where “I’m fine” becomes a habit, veterans push past their limits, and crews treat exhaustion like a badge until safety and relationships start to crack.
We challenge the myth that toughness is the only path forward. Toughness without awareness becomes recklessness—on the job site and at home. Drawing from real-world rhythms—fast starts, frantic finishes, unforgiving punch lists—we explore how burnout signals show up as irritability, withdrawal, and numbness long before a breakdown. We also explain why isolation, not weakness, drives the industry’s high suicide rates and how moving from posters to presence can change outcomes.
Leaders set the tone. Practical, immediate steps matter: ask better questions, notice who goes quiet, honor your word about leaving on time, and normalize recovery after heavy pushes. For veterans, we validate the pull of structure while naming the risks of endless compartmentalizing—and we offer ways to channel that strength without burning out. If you’re feeling stretched thin, you’re not broken; you’re human under prolonged pressure. Stick around for a candid, compassionate blueprint that keeps crews safer, teams closer, and people whole.
If this resonates, share it with someone on your crew, subscribe for more straight talk, and leave a review to help others find the show. And if you’re struggling, reach out—we’ll listen.
If you're a military veteran in the construction industry, or you're in the construction industry and support our military vets, and you'd like to be a guest on the podcast you can find me at [email protected] , or send me a message on LinkedIn. You can find me there at Scott Friend. Let's share the stories and motivate others!
Support the show
- TCV Email: [email protected]
- TCV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constructionvetpodcast/