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Rick Thomas: Grief, Healing, and the Power of Resilience | Bro Talk

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In one of the most important conversations ever featured on Bro Talk, host Gary Napier sits down with Rick Thomas for a raw and powerful discussion on life after unimaginable loss.
Rick opens up about the tragic suicide of his middle son, Aidan, and how that moment became a turning point—reshaping his perspective on fatherhood, purpose, and mental health. With candor and compassion, he discusses what it means to live with grief, the ongoing journey of healing, and why connection is often the most powerful form of therapy.
This episode breaks down the barriers around suicide, especially for men, and addresses the urgent need for mental health conversations in our communities and industries. It’s a message of resilience, responsibility, and the choice to wake up every day with intention—even in the face of heartbreak.
āœ… What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
āœ… Starting each day with purpose—even in pain
āœ… Aidan’s story and how tragedy altered Rick’s life
āœ… The impact of grief on fatherhood and parenting
āœ… How connection became Rick’s therapy
āœ… Challenging the stigma around suicide and asking for help
āœ… Mental health in male-dominated environments
āœ… Living with anniversaries and the weight of ā€œwhat ifsā€
āœ… Using pain to fuel purpose and growth
To follow Rick Thomas:
šŸ”— linkedin.com/in/rickthomas
Let’s talk:
If you would like to talk in confidence, please contact Gary today on:
šŸ“ž +44 7917 819 375
🌐 thegapcounselling.com
šŸ“± @thegapcounselling – Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
šŸ’¬ WhatsApp: +44 7917 819 375
šŸ›„ļø Stay connected with Yachting International Radio:
šŸ”— yachtinginternationalradio.com
#YachtingInternationalRadio #WeRYIR #MentalHealthMatters #BroTalkPodcast #GriefAndHealing #SuicideAwareness #MensMentalHealth #RickThomas #ConnectionIsTherapy #LifeAfterLoss #BroTalk
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In one of the most important conversations ever featured on Bro Talk, host Gary Napier sits down with Rick Thomas for a raw and powerful discussion on life after unimaginable loss.
Rick opens up about the tragic suicide of his middle son, Aidan, and how that moment became a turning point—reshaping his perspective on fatherhood, purpose, and mental health. With candor and compassion, he discusses what it means to live with grief, the ongoing journey of healing, and why connection is often the most powerful form of therapy.
This episode breaks down the barriers around suicide, especially for men, and addresses the urgent need for mental health conversations in our communities and industries. It’s a message of resilience, responsibility, and the choice to wake up every day with intention—even in the face of heartbreak.
āœ… What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
āœ… Starting each day with purpose—even in pain
āœ… Aidan’s story and how tragedy altered Rick’s life
āœ… The impact of grief on fatherhood and parenting
āœ… How connection became Rick’s therapy
āœ… Challenging the stigma around suicide and asking for help
āœ… Mental health in male-dominated environments
āœ… Living with anniversaries and the weight of ā€œwhat ifsā€
āœ… Using pain to fuel purpose and growth
To follow Rick Thomas:
šŸ”— linkedin.com/in/rickthomas
Let’s talk:
If you would like to talk in confidence, please contact Gary today on:
šŸ“ž +44 7917 819 375
🌐 thegapcounselling.com
šŸ“± @thegapcounselling – Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
šŸ’¬ WhatsApp: +44 7917 819 375
šŸ›„ļø Stay connected with Yachting International Radio:
šŸ”— yachtinginternationalradio.com
#YachtingInternationalRadio #WeRYIR #MentalHealthMatters #BroTalkPodcast #GriefAndHealing #SuicideAwareness #MensMentalHealth #RickThomas #ConnectionIsTherapy #LifeAfterLoss #BroTalk
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