Episode 18: Men's Health and How To Communicate Effectively with Richard Paterson

In today's episode of Conscious Business Podcast, Richard Paterson lets us in his life passion of helping men take ownership of their health. Richard is originally a primary school teacher, he has significant experience in sales and sales management, is a single dad, and is the founder of Basix 4 Bloke - a health promotion charity. During an intense and stressful time in his life, Richard realized one thing: he didn't know how it felt to be healthy. He had to take ownership of his health for the sake of his son. He perceived that a lot of men are also like him; not bound to really care about their health and don't see it's necessary to consult medical experts about their condition. Through Basix 4 Bloke, he aims to encourage men to improve their mental literacy and talk with experts and confidants about their health. By providing personalized support, Basix 4 Bloke normalizes the discussion of health issues amongst men. Doing so transforms the lives of individuals involved and also their families.