Running for Resilience: Marathon 4 Mental Health With Melanie White | Captain’s Chat ⚓
What if a simple run could change how the yachting industry approaches mental health?
In this powerful episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin of M/Y Unbridled speaks with Melanie White, Founder of Marathon 4 Mental Health and Co-Founder of Seas the Mind, about transforming shared struggle into global connection.
Born from Melanie’s own experiences as a yacht chef and her collaboration with ISWAN’s Yacht Crew Helpline, Marathon 4 Mental Health inspires seafarers worldwide to move — walk, run, or hike — in support of wellbeing and awareness. Together they explore the realities of life onboard, the challenges of crew isolation, and the healing power of community.
🧭 You’ll Learn:
✅ How Marathon 4 Mental Health began and the mission behind it
✅ Why ISWAN’s Yacht Crew Helpline is a lifeline for crew in crisis
✅ How shared movement fosters connection and awareness
✅ The realities of burnout, masking, and emotional strain in yachting
✅ Practical ways captains and crew can prioritize mental wellbeing
🌐 Connect & Learn More:
Website: marathonformentalhealth.com
Instagram: @marathonfor_mentalhealth
Instagram: @seasthemind
LinkedIn: Melanie White
💙 Need Support Now?
Contact ISWAN’s Yacht Crew Helpline — a free, confidential 24-hour service for anyone working in yachting:
🌍 seafarerhelp.org/en/yacht-crew
📞 Call +44 (0) 20 7323 2737
📧 help@seafarerhelp.org
🌊 Learn more about M/Y Unbridled:
yachtunbridled.com
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