The Talking Tradesman has created the "Lets Talk" podcast to raise awareness of mental health in and around the construction industry.Bringing first hand accounts and experience from people in the building trades, combined with experts in the mental health arena, "Lets Talk" and bring down the stigma around mental health. The Talking Tradesman brand has created a premium clothing range that complements the podcast and to help raise mental health awareness. All profits from the Climb from Darkness apparel collection are donated to Project 7000 in association with 'On The Tools'.

Host of the podcast, Psychology Student and former Samaritan volunteer, Russ has also spent most of his life in the building trades. A third generation decorator and former contract manager with over 24 years behind the helm of his own business, Russ is well positioned to understand the reality and pressures of working in the UK construction industry. Listen to “Lets Talk”
