‘Some things are more important than fear’My good friend Jonny Ward is a firefighter, psychotherapist and outstanding mental health campaigner! Plagued by anxiety and experiencing the loss of friends through suicide, Jonny was driven to kickstart his passion to de-stigmatise and change the perception of mental health amongst men. After much work and learning, Jonny no longer fears his anxiety , instead he’s learned techniques to help him challenge it and meet it head on.Jonny opens up about his experience of dealing with anxiety and the stigma surrounding male mental health. We go deep on :Birth of the Anxious FiremanMasculinity & Mental HealthSuicide lossMale conditioning & childhoodBeing vulnerableRecognising AnxietySelf doubtCoping in the workplaceAddiction: Using alcohol as a coping mechanismFinding the root cause Learning the skill of honestyRemoving the power of AnxietyTools for managing anxiety Sustaining good mental health while living your mission! It’s ok to be vulnerable people! Openness and vulnerability reduces the power , strength and the fear of whatever we are facing.Connect with Johnny at The Anxious Fireman or on twitter @anxiousfireman