In this powerful Mental Health Awareness Week conversation, Angela is joined by returning guest Daryn Mason, a former tech exec turned psychotherapist, to explore why so many men struggle to talk about their mental health.

Together they unpack the emotional cost of staying silent, the societal pressures that shape male identity, and the real impact of high-performance environments on wellbeing. From the early signs of burnout to full breakdown, Daryn shares his dual perspective as both a survivor and a therapist with insight, warmth, and clarity.

Themes include: – The three stages of burnout: flameout, burnout, rustout – Why success and mental health aren’t opposites – Perfectionism, performance identity & compartmentalisation – The importance of active listening and real recovery – Why men often wait until it’s “too late” to get help

Links: – "Working Pluralistically with Burnout: A therapist's guide" - Daryn’s burnout guide for therapists: https://amzn.eu/d/6NjxmHQ – Connect with Daryn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darynmason/

This special solo episode marks Mental Health Awareness Week with a deeply personal story from Angela Scott. It’s not a story of crisis or collapse, but of quiet misalignment and the slow, steady realisation that “not that bad” isn’t the same as alright. If you’ve ever felt like you’re performing a life that no longer fits, this one’s for you.

Key Themes:

• The invisible cost of overadaptation in high-functioning professionals

• Why mental health challenges don’t always look dramatic

• Trust, misfit, and the slow erosion of self in misaligned systems

• Letting go of performative roles and reclaiming vitality

• Redefining success through clarity, not consensus

Connect: If this episode resonated with you, Angela would love to hear from you. Reach out at angela@joynergi.com

What is it isn't really about the money but more about creating a life you don’t need to escape from?

In this episode, Angela talks with Linda Ta Yonemoto, founder of Good For You Money, about what it really means to build wealth on your own terms. Linda shares her story of growing up as a child of refugees, navigating a high-pressure career in tech and digital strategy, and ultimately choosing a path aligned with her values. Together they explore how our relationship with money shapes our identity, why high earners can still feel trapped, and how to design a life that’s sustainable, not just financially but emotionally.

Themes:

• Financial independence beyond FIRE

• Values-based wealth and time freedom

• Identity, status, and the cost of over adaptation

• Breaking inherited success scripts

• Redefining growth outside the corporate path

Whether you’re leading a company or leading your own reinvention, this is an invitation to rethink what you’re really working for.