New Year Reflections: Mental Health, Work-Life Balance, and Parenting in Trades

Lisa McGrath kicks off the episode with reflections on the New Year and introduces the sponsor, TradeMaster Tools. She delves into the vital topic of mental health within the trades, examining the personal challenges workers face. The conversation shifts to the critical issue of work-life balance and the concerning suicide rates in the industry. Lisa also explores parenting, highlighting generational differences and expectations for the year 2025. The episode wraps up with a critique of New Year's resolutions, offering thoughtful closing insights.

(0:00) Introduction and New Year musings
(4:24) Sponsor: TradeMaster Tools
(6:12) Addressing mental health and personal challenges in trades
(8:57) Work-life balance and suicide rates in trades
(11:52) Parenting, generational differences, and expectations for 2025
(17:58) Critique of New Year's resolutions and closing thoughts