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🎙️ Episode 59: Building Bridges Through Conversations with Dave Scholes 🎙️
In this episode of the TRUUMAN Podcast, host Lewis Hackney sits down with Dave Scholes, the inspiring founder of Six Connections and Six Connections Community CIC, to discuss his mission of creating safe, comfortable spaces for open mental health conversations. Dave’s approach blends creativity, connection, and community to tackle the stigma surrounding mental health and encourage honest dialogue.
Dave's tagline is simple yet impactful "powered by mates"
About the Guest: Dave’s journey is deeply personal. After losing a close university friend to suicide, he realised the critical need for fostering conversations around mental health in ways that feel approachable and relatable. This experience ignited the passion behind Six Connections—a movement designed to help people open up, look out for one another, and support mental health awareness both on a personal and organisational level. Whether it’s through training sessions, community initiatives, or innovative conversation starters like Six Connections’ beers and coffees, Dave is making mental health discussions part of everyday life.
What to Expect in This Episode:
Dave shares his powerful story and the vision behind Six Connections, including:
The Story Behind Six Connections: How the loss of a close friend led Dave to create a platform that champions mental health conversations.
Creative Approaches to Mental Health: The innovative ways Six Connections encourages open dialogue, from workshops to community-focused products like conversation-starting beers and coffees.
Breaking Down Barriers: Why it’s easier to talk about mental health in spaces that feel natural and comfortable.
Fostering a Supportive Community: How Six Connections is building a network of individuals and organisations committed to looking out for each other.
Mental Health in Organisations: The importance of integrating mental health awareness into workplace culture and strategies for getting started.
The Power of Small Conversations: Why sometimes a simple chat with a mate can make all the difference.
Key Takeaways: Creative environments can make it easier to open up about mental health. Conversations don’t need to be big or formal—small chats can save lives. Supporting mental health in organisations is about creating a culture of care. Personal loss can lead to impactful change when transformed into a mission. Community and connection are at the heart of mental health support.
Quotes from the Episode: “Mental health conversations don’t have to feel heavy. It’s about finding comfortable spaces where people feel safe to share.” “Sometimes, all it takes is a simple chat with a mate to make a world of difference.” “Losing my friend to suicide made me realise that silence isn’t the answer—we need to make talking about mental health as normal as grabbing a coffee or beer.” “Organisations thrive when mental health isn’t an afterthought but a key part of their culture.”
Resources and Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-scholes/