22 Rob Hosking: Men Policing and PTSD

Rob Hosking is a TEDx international motivational speaker, former Police Officer, and mental health advocate known for his inspiring journey from adversity to happiness. Through fearless talks, he vulnerably shares his experiences with mental health challenges and trauma providing his audience with lessons on how they can prioritise their wellbeing and thrive in the face of challenges. Drawing on his rich experiences, Rob translates the principles of stress management, resilience building, and work-life balance learned in the high-pressure world of policing into invaluable lessons for the corporate realm. In his talks Rob delves into the pivotal role that employee happiness plays in driving organisational excellence highlighting how the wellbeing and resilience of any workforce are essential ingredients for a thriving organisation.

Key points of this episode:

  • Robs early influences - in the backdrop of the troubles in Northers Ireland

  • Why policing in Northern Ireland was hardly a risk free job!

  • His thoughts on the macho culture and the choice of "Get involved or left behind"

  • The former gender disparity on how domestic violence cases were dealt with.

  • How the P.T.S.D. manifested.

  • How he was saved from suicide by his dog!

  • His healing process and what he recommends.

  • His book - "The Rise of Happiness" - a Well Being Magazine.

  • His thoughts on the happiest country in the world (It's not the UK!)

  • His thoughts on being a healthy man today and how to remove stigmas.

Reach out to Rob here: https://www.talkingwithrob.com

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