TradeMutt are Transforming Mental Health in the Construction Industry

Mental health in construction is still a massive issue. But what if a bold work shirt could spark life-saving conversations?

In this powerful episode of The M26Fit Podcast, Magnus Olson sits down with Ed Ross, co-founder of TradeMutt, the Aussie workwear brand that’s making mental health impossible to ignore on job sites across the country.

We dive deep into the real struggles tradies face, the culture shift happening in the industry, and what still needs to be done to support mental health in construction.

In this episode, we cover:

The story behind TradeMutt and why a couple of chippies decided to tackle mental health head-on

How the industry has evolved over the last decade - are tradies finally talking about their struggles?

The barriers that still exist - what’s holding men back from opening up?

How partners and families play a role in supporting tradies struggling with mental health

The impact of This Is A Conversation Starter (TIACS) and how many lives it’s helping

The pressures tradies face today - resilience, stress, alcohol, and mental health

The role of fitness, nutrition, and sleep in tradie well-being

What more can be done? The future of mental health awareness in the industry

Where TradeMutt is heading next—could it go global?

This episode is for every tradie, business owner, and anyone who cares about mental health. The stigma around men’s mental health is still real—but conversations like this are helping to break it.

Drop a comment below: What do YOU think is the biggest mental health challenge in the trades today?

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