#131 Big Brother Winner, Secret Struggle: Jason Burrill on Suicide, Bullying & Success

⚠️ Warning ⚠️ This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. We do talk about suicide which we know can be distressing.

What happens when the “good guy” from Big Brother – the man who seemed confident, calm, and collected – finally removes the mask?

In the opening episode of Series 9, filmed at our incredible new home Brown Bear Studios, Jason Burrill sits down for his first ever deep mental-health interview, and it’s one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had.

Jason reveals the truth behind the success, the fame, the acting career, the public persona… and the hidden mental health battles he’s carried since childhood bullying at age 11.

For decades he lived behind an act, Batman on stage, Bond on film sets, Big Brother winner on TV, while secretly battling anxiety, PTSD, emotional shutdown, fear, avoidance, and a near-fatal mental health crash that left him planning to end his life.

In this raw, vulnerable conversation, Jason shares:

• How bullying shaped every part of his adult life
• Why he couldn’t walk into Tesco, but could walk into the Big Brother house
• How success became a mask, not a feeling
• His darkest moment… and the phone call that saved him
• Why men struggle to open up
• How we can change the narrative for our sons, friends, fathers and future generations

This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in men’s mental health, resilience, trauma, identity, and redefining success beyond money, fame or status.

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*If you’ve been affected by any of the topics in today’s episode, please reach out to local support services or find resources via Samaritans (UK) or equivalent helplines in your country.

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