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Hard Hats and Healing: A Conversation with Craig Watson
January 13, 2026
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58:34
ABOUT THE EPISODE
In episode number 5 of the 365 Proof by Defining Wellness Podcast, Daniel Phyfer and Courtney Milan sit down with Craig Watson, LPC-S, Owner of Vitality Counseling in Madison, Mississippi. Craig is a leadership consultant, author of The Construction Leadership Field Manual, and creator of the suicide prevention app Hard Hat Help.
With extensive experience in supporting individuals facing depression, anxiety, and substance use challenges, Craig brings a profound understanding of the pressures faced by those working in construction and other high-stress industries. In this conversation, he discusses the intersection of leadership, mental health, and suicide prevention, along with practical steps workplaces can take to support their people before a crisis occurs.
This episode shines a light on the importance of speaking up, checking in, and building cultures where no one feels like they have to carry their struggles alone.
#365ProofPodcast #DefiningWellness #MentalHealthInConstruction #SuicidePrevention #VitalityCounseling #LeadershipAndWellness #YouAreNotAlone #ConstructionCommunity #RecoverySupport #CheckOnYourPeople
Meet The Hosts
Daniel Phyfer is the Director of Business Development for Defining Wellness Centers, where he oversees all business development and marketing functions — from outreach and strategic partnerships to brand growth and community engagement. He blends his personal recovery journey with professional expertise to support people searching for a new way of life — whether they’re just beginning or rebuilding along the way. Daniel’s work is rooted in connection, authenticity, and a genuine belief that recovery is possible for anyone willing to reach for it.
Courtney Milan
Alumni Director
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Hard Hats and Healing: A Conversation with Craig Watson
January 13, 2026
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58:34
In episode number 5 of the 365 Proof by Defining Wellness Podcast, Daniel Phyfer and Courtney Milan sit down with Craig Watson, LPC-S, Owner of Vitality Counseling in Madison, Mississippi. Craig is a leadership consultant, author of The Construction Leadership Field Manual, and creator of the suicide prevention app Hard Hat Help.
With extensive experience in supporting individuals facing depression, anxiety, and substance use challenges, Craig brings a profound understanding of the pressures faced by those working in construction and other high-stress industries. In this conversation, he discusses the intersection of leadership, mental health, and suicide prevention, along with practical steps workplaces can take to support their people before a crisis occurs.
This episode shines a light on the importance of speaking up, checking in, and building cultures where no one feels like they have to carry their struggles alone.
#365ProofPodcast #DefiningWellness #MentalHealthInConstruction #SuicidePrevention #VitalityCounseling #LeadershipAndWellness #YouAreNotAlone #ConstructionCommunity #RecoverySupport #CheckOnYourPeople
