What does your gut feeling tell you when something feels wrong?
In Episode 219, Doug speaks with Tim Houston, CEO and founder of Mongrels Men, about intuition, mental health, self-care, men's wellbeing, workplace culture, and the warning signs we often ignore.
Tim shares his personal journey from nearly 30 years in banking and finance to becoming a mental health advocate and founder focused on helping men and workplaces improve mental health and wellbeing.
He opens up about experiencing anxiety, daily panic attacks, depression, and the pressure of hiding what he was going through. His story shows how important it is to recognize warning signs, ask for help, and build healthier habits before reaching a crisis point.
The conversation also explores how intuition works in everyday life. Tim describes intuition as a force beyond logic and reason. Sometimes, it appears as a gut feeling telling you something is not right. That feeling might be a reason to pause, ask questions, look beneath the surface, and check in with someone.
You'll also hear about:
• How anxiety and panic affected Tim for years
• Recognizing the physical and emotional signals of stress
• Why men often hide mental health struggles
• How self-care supports long-term mental wellbeing
• Meditation, sleep, exercise, sauna, and cold therapy
• Building mentally healthy workplaces
• Mental health conversations between leaders and employees
• Workplace psychosocial risks
• The connection between intuition and gut feelings
• Why human connection matters in an increasingly digital world
• Technology, AI, loneliness, and social isolation
• The importance of listening across generations
• His Story and the value of men sharing personal experiences
• How storytelling creates connection and meaningful conversations
• Using intuition to check in on someone who might be struggling
Tim's closing message brings the conversation back to intuition and mental health. A gut feeling might prompt you to check in with someone, start a conversation, or offer support when they need it most.
If something feels wrong, pay attention to the signal. Start the conversation.
Keywords: intuition and mental health, gut feeling, men's mental health, mental health and intuition, intuition podcast, mental health podcast
