Breaking the Silence on Mental Health with Kurt Everard from TIACS | The Front Garden EP128

2025-08-20

In this episode…It’s a milestone episode for The Front Garden as Adam Hompas takes the reins as host for the very first time. A landscaper by trade and long-time supporter of the show, Adam steps into the role with a powerful conversation featuring Kurt Everard from TIACS (This Is A Conversation Starter).TIACS provides free, professional mental health counselling to Australia’s blue-collar workers. Born out of the TradeMutt workwear movement, their mission is simple: break the stigma, make conversations easier...

In this episode…

It’s a milestone episode for The Front Garden as Adam Hompas takes the reins as host for the very first time. A landscaper by trade and long-time supporter of the show, Adam steps into the role with a powerful conversation featuring Kurt Everard from TIACS (This Is A Conversation Starter).

TIACS provides free, professional mental health counselling to Australia’s blue-collar workers.

Born out of the TradeMutt workwear movement, their mission is simple: break the stigma, make conversations easier, and ensure support is just a call or text away.

In Adam’s debut episode, he and Kurt explore:

The story that inspired TradeMutt and TIACS.
Why approachable leadership can make or break an apprentice’s experience.
How small changes in workplace culture can reduce “head noise.”
Why a text saying “hello” can be the first step to support.
The future of TIACS and mental health conversations in blue-collar industries.

A powerful first outing for Adam as host, this episode shines a light on the conversations that truly matter.

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👁️‍🗨️ About Kurt Everard from TIACS (This Is A Conversation Starter)

Website: www.tiacs.org
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