{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Still Human Podcast","title":"The Courage to Talk with Neil Kelders","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/fd200745\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3165,"description":"This episode includes discussion of emotional wellbeing, mental health and suicide prevention. Please listen with care if these topics feel sensitive for you.\nNeil Kelders, speaker, coach, and wellbeing advocate, explores how societal expectations can shape how we express emotions, seek support, and connect with others.\nIn this episode, Neil discusses the pressure many people feel to appear strong, cope alone and avoid vulnerability. He reflects on how emotions can surface in unhelpful ways when they are ignored, and why emotionally safe environments are essential for honest conversations and healthy relationships.\nNeil explores how families, schools and workplaces can create cultures where people feel able to speak openly about challenges, and shares practical insights on modelling vulnerability, building connection and supporting wellbeing.\nExplore more:Neil Kelders’ website\nSupport resources:Papyrus HOPELINEUK (under 35s): 0800 068 4141 or text 07786 209 697Samaritans: 116 123Shout: text SHOUT to 85258NHS Mental Health Services: 111","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/lJNM8zybJ6ow7ZD60TQBDCFr0Snaw5eSNmmexehkOjE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hNGIw/Njc1NDI0ZGE4OTU3/MWZmZTJmNzlhMzlk/MjEzNy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}