Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a lead performer on some of the world's biggest stages and still feel overwhelmed by pressure and anxiety? This episode dives into the hidden struggles behind the glamour of a West End star's life. If you're grappling with high expectations and stress in your own career or personal life, you'll find Richard Tyler's story both relatable and inspiring. Discover practical strategies to manage the intense pressure of high-stakes environments. In this episode, you will: 1) Learn how to find balance and prioritize mental health even in demanding roles. 2) Gain insights from a seasoned performer on maintaining passion and resilience despite challenges. Tune in now to hear Richard Tyler's journey and gain valuable lessons on navigating stress and perfectionism. To Buy Richard's Book As A Kite Falls on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/6hF1Dgi To contact my guest Richard Tyler, please visit the links below The Willowtree Foundation - the blood cancer charity we set up: https://thewillowtreefoundation.com/ Facebook Page for The Willwtree Foundation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewillowtreefoundation BTFI - where all my coaching works sits: https://btfileadership.com/ YouTube: @RichardTylerBTFI Instagram: @RichardBTFI More From Dad Mind Matters If you have a story you'd like to tell about living with a mental illness or about how you escaped the rate race that you'd like to share with my podcast listeners, please book a chat via this link. CAN YOU HELP THE PODCAST? Dear Podcast Listener, thank you, I appreciate your support. This podcast aims to support dads all over the world, especially those struggling with their mental health. This podcast is my hobby, but I'd like it to become much more than that one day. For that to happen, I need the support of either one very wealthy angel investor or a few thousand, possibly slightly less wealthy (but no less generous) angel investors. To develop the podcast and hopefully support more dads, I need some help. With that in mind, if you enjoyed this episode and want to help me with what I'm trying to do, here is the link where you can leave a tip. ALL tips, regardless of size, are hugely appreciated, and as a thank you, anyone who leaves a tip will be entitled to a voice note message from me on their next birthday. Just contact me via the website Thanks again for your support, and take care of yourself James To sign up for my FREE monthly newsletter - CLICK HERE ABOUT ME Hello, I'm James & not long ago, I was a very anxious and somewhat overwhelmed husband & dad. After about a decade of setbacks & enough coffee to sink a ship, I’m a much happier dad. As previously mentioned, I want to try & help other dads be the best they can without losing their mental health. Mental health battles are something I am all too familiar with. In 2010, my GP suggested I do a 12-week CBT course with the NHS. During this course, I was diagnosed as having Pure OCD, which explained a lot. To Buy My Audiobook, First Time Dad, Click this link FREE & "HOPEFULLY" USEFUL RESOURCES For...