Having spent much of his life operating in high-threat, high-pressure environments around the world, Andy developed various coping mechanisms — some healthy, others less so.
But behind it all, he carried a secret.
Every day, Andy wore a mask. Because in his world, "mental ill health didn’t happen to men like him." Yet, the greatest threat he ever faced wasn’t on the battlefield — it was within himself.
Andy’s talks explore his lived experiences with Bipolar Affective Disorder, life after suicide, and workplace stress. He’s someone who has battled with his mental health throughout adulthood, often in silence. For years, he kept it bottled up, afraid of the judgment that might follow if he spoke out.
Everything changed in 2017, when he lost a close friend to suicide. That tragedy became a turning point — and from that moment, Andy made it his mission to break the stigma that leaves so many, especially men, feeling isolated and unable to speak.
Through his honest, powerful storytelling, Andy helps others understand the complex emotions of grief, guilt, anger, and confusion that follow such losses — offering insight, hope, and a sense of connection.
His goal is simple but vital: to break the silence and get men talking.
Andy has spoken to audiences across industries, backgrounds, and borders — and wherever he goes, his message resonates.
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