Music is one of the most common ways people manage their emotions - yet it’s rarely treated as a serious wellbeing tool at work.

In this episode, I’m joined by Rob Stephenson, a public speaker, social entrepreneur and mental health campaigner to explore how music can support mental health, reduce stigma and help create more psychologically safe workplaces.

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⏱️ Chapters

0:00 Intro

01:54 Why Rob Shared His Mental Health Story

05:53 What Intentional Wellbeing Looks Like

07:47 Rob’s Lowest Point With Depression

11:23 Why Mental Health Stigma Persists

16:34 The Deeper Question Behind Rob’s Mission

23:35 Values Driving Activism and Creativity

24:54 Common Misconceptions About Mental Health Work

27:24 Lessons From Giving 1,000 Mental Health Talks

28:56 A Key Lesson From Rob’s TEDx Talk

33:16 Vulnerability at Work: Risk or Strength?

37:09 Managing the “Vulnerability Hangover”

46:00 Why the InsideOut LeaderBoard Was Created

49:42 What Courageous Leaders Taught Rob

53:14 How Leaders Can Start Mental Health Conversations

58:25 Harmonising the Mind: Music and Wellbeing

01:02:48 Powerful Moments From Music Workshops

01:07:05 How Music Shaped Rob’s Bipolar Journey

01:10:17 The Science That Changed How Rob Listens

01:13:22 What Rob Hopes Readers Take From His Book

01:14:54 The Future of Mental Health at Work

01:17:33 Outro

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