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Summits Up: Climbing Out of Addiction and Depression | Mental Health, Purpose & Recovery

In this episode of The Resilient Man Podcast, I’m joined by Gary and Simon — 2/3 founders of Summits Up, a charity supporting people through addiction, depression and mental health struggles. This is an open and honest conversation about what really happens before rock bottom — and what it takes to climb back out. Simon shares his battle with alcohol addiction — secretly drinking before work, living in anxiety, and the moment he knew something had to change. Gary opens up about episodes of depression, loneliness, redundancy, and how losing purpose can quietly erode your mental health. We explore: – The warning signs of addiction – What depression really looks like for men – Why men struggle to reach out – Therapy, ego and accepting help – Purpose as a foundation for mental resilience – Building a “toolkit” for when life hits hard – The power of hiking, community and shared struggle This episode isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about accountability. Small steps. Purpose. Community. And doing something before things fall apart. If you’re struggling — you don’t have to face it alone. If you’re not struggling right now — build your resilience anyway. Because mental resilience isn’t about never falling. It’s about knowing how to climb.