Spencer Lodge on Men's Mental Health & Loneliness

The first time I met Spencer, I knew that behind his sarcastic and straightforward comments, was a man with a heart of gold.    I won't hide that I was nervous recording this episode. It was emotionally hard for me to interview my mentor and at the same time my good friend. But I was happy that I got to know a side of Spencer that not everyone gets to meet.    I had a few "Oh my heart..." moments out of our conversation--and when you feel that much from interviewing a show guest ... you know it's been an insightful experience.    In this episode, Spencer shares bits and pieces of his experience from being bullied at school to coping with his parents' divorce as a kid and surviving the roller coaster of his feelings of loneliness and suicidal thoughts.   He has, to date, supported mental health by raising awareness on his podcast and donated close to a million pounds to charity over the last 14 years helping children in Africa born with HIV and aids.  We often underestimate how someone's journey inspires, encourages, lights up, and gives hope to others. Thank you Spencer for being the light this world needs.