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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 360 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Tom Maberly. Tom is now a decade into managing his own business, &amp;Friends, a content studio servicing global clients with content strategy, creative, production and delivery.  He is also CEO of a second business, Cavalry, a Contingent workforce management system, servicing marketing, creative and production agencies, and inhouse teams. Tom founded &amp;FRIENDS alongside two business partners, Matt and Julian.  In ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 360 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Tom Maberly.</p><p>Tom is now a decade into managing his own business, &amp;Friends, a content studio servicing global clients with content strategy, creative, production and delivery. </p><p>He is also CEO of a second business, Cavalry, a Contingent workforce management system, servicing marketing, creative and production agencies, and inhouse teams.</p><p>Tom founded <a href='https://andfriends.world/'>&amp;FRIENDS</a> alongside two business partners, Matt and Julian. </p><p>In 2018, Julian wanted to move his family to Australia as his wife is Australian, so Tom and Matt came together and agreed to buy his share of the business out. Matt became Head of Business development and Tom became Managing Director.</p><p>The business continued to grow fast, and their success was recognised with a holding group’s offer to buy them - they got close to a deal but pulled back.</p><p>They were then approached by an Australian based business, Cavalry freelancing, who had offices in Sydney and Singapore, about the prospect of a merger, and they agreed, with &amp;FRIENDS acquiring Cavalry in March 2022, taking on the Cavalry proprietary tech. </p><p>It wasn’t plain sailing after the merger and it was a big learning curve for both Tom and Matt.</p><p>Unfortunately, during this period, Matt’s mental health was also beginning to decline severely. </p><p>Tragically, on April 16th 2023, Matt took his own life. It was a huge shock for Tom and the whole organisation. Tom as MD had to steady the ship, support his team whilst also grieving himself. </p><p>Just two months before that, on February 16th 2023, Tom’s brother had also taken his own life.</p><p>In this episode we discuss Tom’s professional journey and the events around his brother’s and Matt’s deaths. </p><p>We then compare the experience of the two griefs as Tom’s brother had a history of mental illness, whilst Matt didn’t. </p><p>We talk about how he processed the two deaths and why Matt’s death, in his words, gave Tom an ‘excuse’ to take action on his mental health, where previously he felt too stigmatised to do so without it and take those first steps on the road to recovery.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief, loss and the impact that losing a loved one to suicide can have, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 360 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Tom Maberly.</p><p>Tom is now a decade into managing his own business, &amp;Friends, a content studio servicing global clients with content strategy, creative, production and delivery. </p><p>He is also CEO of a second business, Cavalry, a Contingent workforce management system, servicing marketing, creative and production agencies, and inhouse teams.</p><p>Tom founded <a href='https://andfriends.world/'>&amp;FRIENDS</a> alongside two business partners, Matt and Julian. </p><p>In 2018, Julian wanted to move his family to Australia as his wife is Australian, so Tom and Matt came together and agreed to buy his share of the business out. Matt became Head of Business development and Tom became Managing Director.</p><p>The business continued to grow fast, and their success was recognised with a holding group’s offer to buy them - they got close to a deal but pulled back.</p><p>They were then approached by an Australian based business, Cavalry freelancing, who had offices in Sydney and Singapore, about the prospect of a merger, and they agreed, with &amp;FRIENDS acquiring Cavalry in March 2022, taking on the Cavalry proprietary tech. </p><p>It wasn’t plain sailing after the merger and it was a big learning curve for both Tom and Matt.</p><p>Unfortunately, during this period, Matt’s mental health was also beginning to decline severely. </p><p>Tragically, on April 16th 2023, Matt took his own life. It was a huge shock for Tom and the whole organisation. Tom as MD had to steady the ship, support his team whilst also grieving himself. </p><p>Just two months before that, on February 16th 2023, Tom’s brother had also taken his own life.</p><p>In this episode we discuss Tom’s professional journey and the events around his brother’s and Matt’s deaths. </p><p>We then compare the experience of the two griefs as Tom’s brother had a history of mental illness, whilst Matt didn’t. </p><p>We talk about how he processed the two deaths and why Matt’s death, in his words, gave Tom an ‘excuse’ to take action on his mental health, where previously he felt too stigmatised to do so without it and take those first steps on the road to recovery.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief, loss and the impact that losing a loved one to suicide can have, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 359 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Kenny Bartonshaw.  Kenny is the Founder and Director of Headspace FC C.I.C.  Headspace FC is a weekly football group for adults (18+) who want to stay active, meet people, and take a break from the daily grind. Their mantra is: Play. Connect. Support. Based in Stoke-On-Trent in Staffordshire, Headspace FC began as a kickabout in April 2024 with Kenny and a group of 8-10 male friends who were either playing in veterans...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 359 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Kenny Bartonshaw. </p><p>Kenny is the Founder and Director of Headspace FC C.I.C. </p><p>Headspace FC is a weekly football group for adults (18+) who want to stay active, meet people, and take a break from the daily grind.</p><p>Their mantra is: Play. Connect. Support.</p><p>Based in Stoke-On-Trent in Staffordshire, Headspace FC began as a kickabout in April 2024 with Kenny and a group of 8-10 male friends who were either playing in veterans teams or hadn’t played in many years due to life commitments.</p><p>The group grew from there and in June 2025, Headspace FC became a Community Interest Company or C.I.C.</p><p>In 2025, they secured £9,000 in funding from Sports England which they used to hire more facilities and pitches. They grew from 1 session a week with 8 people to 3 sessions a week with up to 60 people taking part. </p><p>With players ranging from 18-60 years old, Headspace FC is strengthening community bonds in the area and building bridges. Even Kenny’s wife has made connections and friends through its creation!</p><p>In this episode, we discuss the genesis of Headspace FC and its journey from the first kickabout to now, the rapid growth of it and how Kenny balances it alongside his full-time job as an assistant headteacher of a primary school, and being a father of three children. </p><p>For Kenny’s mental health journey, we discuss his career in football coaching and teaching. </p><p>Kenny left college and did an apprenticeship at Stoke City FC to become a full-time football coach. </p><p>He worked as a coach for around 10-12 years as a senior community coach. He also ran coaching clubs and achieved an UEFA B licence too.</p><p>However, he was working very long hours and for very little pay so at 22 years old, he left Stoke City and transitioned into teaching after his wife, who also works in teaching told him about a role for a SEND Teaching Assistant job at the secondary school she worked at and told him he should apply for it. </p><p>He successfully applied and combined his job in teaching alongside completing a degree in Sports Coaching and Management with a module in child studies at the Open University. </p><p>After two and a half years at that school, he moved into primary school teaching, completed his degree and then underwent his teacher training through Schools Direct and has worked at the role he is in for over 11 years, working his way up to the role of Assistant Headteacher.</p><p>We discuss this journey, the role his mentor provided in giving him the confidence to become a teacher and stick with it, a negative experience he had at another football club, and how he reflects on that journey now. </p><p>We finish by discussing his mum’s cervical cancer diagnosis when he was in his early 20s, her death from it in 2008, and the impact that had on his mental health as a young man.</p><p>We also discuss the grief of losing his best friend in 2018, also from cancer, when Kenny was 32 years old and the impact that had on him too.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Headspace FC C.I.C here: <a href='https://headspacefc.co.uk/'>https://headspacefc.co.uk/</a>.</p><p>You can follow them on social media below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/headspacefc_cic/'>Instagram</a></li></ul><p>TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 359 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Kenny Bartonshaw. </p><p>Kenny is the Founder and Director of Headspace FC C.I.C. </p><p>Headspace FC is a weekly football group for adults (18+) who want to stay active, meet people, and take a break from the daily grind.</p><p>Their mantra is: Play. Connect. Support.</p><p>Based in Stoke-On-Trent in Staffordshire, Headspace FC began as a kickabout in April 2024 with Kenny and a group of 8-10 male friends who were either playing in veterans teams or hadn’t played in many years due to life commitments.</p><p>The group grew from there and in June 2025, Headspace FC became a Community Interest Company or C.I.C.</p><p>In 2025, they secured £9,000 in funding from Sports England which they used to hire more facilities and pitches. They grew from 1 session a week with 8 people to 3 sessions a week with up to 60 people taking part. </p><p>With players ranging from 18-60 years old, Headspace FC is strengthening community bonds in the area and building bridges. Even Kenny’s wife has made connections and friends through its creation!</p><p>In this episode, we discuss the genesis of Headspace FC and its journey from the first kickabout to now, the rapid growth of it and how Kenny balances it alongside his full-time job as an assistant headteacher of a primary school, and being a father of three children. </p><p>For Kenny’s mental health journey, we discuss his career in football coaching and teaching. </p><p>Kenny left college and did an apprenticeship at Stoke City FC to become a full-time football coach. </p><p>He worked as a coach for around 10-12 years as a senior community coach. He also ran coaching clubs and achieved an UEFA B licence too.</p><p>However, he was working very long hours and for very little pay so at 22 years old, he left Stoke City and transitioned into teaching after his wife, who also works in teaching told him about a role for a SEND Teaching Assistant job at the secondary school she worked at and told him he should apply for it. </p><p>He successfully applied and combined his job in teaching alongside completing a degree in Sports Coaching and Management with a module in child studies at the Open University. </p><p>After two and a half years at that school, he moved into primary school teaching, completed his degree and then underwent his teacher training through Schools Direct and has worked at the role he is in for over 11 years, working his way up to the role of Assistant Headteacher.</p><p>We discuss this journey, the role his mentor provided in giving him the confidence to become a teacher and stick with it, a negative experience he had at another football club, and how he reflects on that journey now. </p><p>We finish by discussing his mum’s cervical cancer diagnosis when he was in his early 20s, her death from it in 2008, and the impact that had on his mental health as a young man.</p><p>We also discuss the grief of losing his best friend in 2018, also from cancer, when Kenny was 32 years old and the impact that had on him too.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Headspace FC C.I.C here: <a href='https://headspacefc.co.uk/'>https://headspacefc.co.uk/</a>.</p><p>You can follow them on social media below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/headspacefc_cic/'>Instagram</a></li></ul><p>TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 358 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Martyn James.  Martyn is a freelance journalist, broadcaster, presenter and consumer rights expert.  He has over two decades of experience working for the UK’s leading newspapers and broadcasters and at time of recording has done over 14,000 TV and radio appearances, conducting 15-20 a week. His weekly newspaper columns feature in The Times, the Mirror and his syndicated column appears in over 100 newspapers and magaz...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 358 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Martyn James. </p><p>Martyn is a freelance journalist, broadcaster, presenter and consumer rights expert. </p><p>He has over two decades of experience working for the UK’s leading newspapers and broadcasters and at time of recording has done over 14,000 TV and radio appearances, conducting 15-20 a week.</p><p>His weekly newspaper columns feature in The Times, the Mirror and his syndicated column appears in over 100 newspapers and magazines around the UK, from The Scotsman to the Eastern Daily Press. </p><p>He has been a guest presenter on over 25 television programmes across all of the main channels in the UK, including BBC One&apos;s Rip Off Britain for over a decade and is a regular guest on some of the nation&apos;s most popular shows, from Morning Live to The One Show.</p><p>In this episode we discuss his journey into journalism, broadcasting, presenting and how he landed on his speciality as <em>the </em>consumer rights expert in the UK. </p><p>We explore what opportunities that’s brought him, the issues he covers and amplifies for UK consumers through a mental health lens and how his personal life has also intersected with the issues he covers too. </p><p>For Martyn’s mental health journey, we discuss his experience of suicidality when he was at school, being bullied for his sexuality as a gay man, and the context of coming out in the 1980s amidst high levels of homophobia.</p><p>We also talk about the death of his brother David from suicide in June 2020. He was just 38 years old at the time. </p><p>We explore all of the emotions around this grief, including stigmatised ones like anger, the impact his suicide had on Martyn’s family, and how they’ve moved forward as a family in the last six years. </p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Martyn&apos;s work here: <a href='https://martynjamesexpert.co.uk/'>https://martynjamesexpert.co.uk/</a></p><p>TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion of grief, loss and the impact that losing a loved one to suicide can have, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 358 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Martyn James. </p><p>Martyn is a freelance journalist, broadcaster, presenter and consumer rights expert. </p><p>He has over two decades of experience working for the UK’s leading newspapers and broadcasters and at time of recording has done over 14,000 TV and radio appearances, conducting 15-20 a week.</p><p>His weekly newspaper columns feature in The Times, the Mirror and his syndicated column appears in over 100 newspapers and magazines around the UK, from The Scotsman to the Eastern Daily Press. </p><p>He has been a guest presenter on over 25 television programmes across all of the main channels in the UK, including BBC One&apos;s Rip Off Britain for over a decade and is a regular guest on some of the nation&apos;s most popular shows, from Morning Live to The One Show.</p><p>In this episode we discuss his journey into journalism, broadcasting, presenting and how he landed on his speciality as <em>the </em>consumer rights expert in the UK. </p><p>We explore what opportunities that’s brought him, the issues he covers and amplifies for UK consumers through a mental health lens and how his personal life has also intersected with the issues he covers too. </p><p>For Martyn’s mental health journey, we discuss his experience of suicidality when he was at school, being bullied for his sexuality as a gay man, and the context of coming out in the 1980s amidst high levels of homophobia.</p><p>We also talk about the death of his brother David from suicide in June 2020. He was just 38 years old at the time. </p><p>We explore all of the emotions around this grief, including stigmatised ones like anger, the impact his suicide had on Martyn’s family, and how they’ve moved forward as a family in the last six years. </p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Martyn&apos;s work here: <a href='https://martynjamesexpert.co.uk/'>https://martynjamesexpert.co.uk/</a></p><p>TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion of grief, loss and the impact that losing a loved one to suicide can have, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with Tyler Shea.  Tyler is a singer/songwriter, currently based in Cornwall and is a mutual friend of friend of the pod Lily Ward. After writing his first album at the age of 14/15 years old, Tyler took the leap to become an artist in 2019 with his Tyler Shea project.  Since then, he has released his debut EP, ‘Still Not Over You’ in 2025 and is looking to define his pop-based sound going forward.  In this episode we discuss his m...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with Tyler Shea. </p><p>Tyler is a singer/songwriter, currently based in Cornwall and is a mutual friend of friend of the pod Lily Ward.</p><p>After writing his first album at the age of 14/15 years old, Tyler took the leap to become an artist in 2019 with his Tyler Shea project. </p><p>Since then, he has released his debut EP, ‘Still Not Over You’ in 2025 and is looking to define his pop-based sound going forward. </p><p>In this episode we discuss his music journey, growing up in a musical household, studying for a degree in music production and sound engineering at university, and taking his first steps as an artist. </p><p>For Tyler’s mental health journey, we discuss his struggles in school in making friends and never quite truly fitting into any social group he was in.</p><p>We also discuss how he learned to come out of his shell, why music was key to it, and the deliberations he has had in moving to London to further his career.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent </p><p>You can listen to Tyler on streaming platforms below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://open.spotify.com/artist/3F1qk55Wfk6ter781RNoco'>Spotify</a></li><li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@I.is.tylerr/videos'>YouTube</a></li></ul><p>You can follow Tyler on social media platforms below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/i.is.tyler/'>Instagram</a></li><li><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@i.is.tyler'>TikTok</a></li></ul><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with Tyler Shea. </p><p>Tyler is a singer/songwriter, currently based in Cornwall and is a mutual friend of friend of the pod Lily Ward.</p><p>After writing his first album at the age of 14/15 years old, Tyler took the leap to become an artist in 2019 with his Tyler Shea project. </p><p>Since then, he has released his debut EP, ‘Still Not Over You’ in 2025 and is looking to define his pop-based sound going forward. </p><p>In this episode we discuss his music journey, growing up in a musical household, studying for a degree in music production and sound engineering at university, and taking his first steps as an artist. </p><p>For Tyler’s mental health journey, we discuss his struggles in school in making friends and never quite truly fitting into any social group he was in.</p><p>We also discuss how he learned to come out of his shell, why music was key to it, and the deliberations he has had in moving to London to further his career.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent </p><p>You can listen to Tyler on streaming platforms below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://open.spotify.com/artist/3F1qk55Wfk6ter781RNoco'>Spotify</a></li><li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@I.is.tylerr/videos'>YouTube</a></li></ul><p>You can follow Tyler on social media platforms below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/i.is.tyler/'>Instagram</a></li><li><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@i.is.tyler'>TikTok</a></li></ul><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 357 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Miles Spencer.  Miles is a business leader and entrepreneur with over 30 years’ experience in the industry.  He has started, built, and led three unique companies and ‘exited’ from them, which means a founder, owner, or investor has sold their stake in a company, effectively cashing out their investment. Today, he is the Co-Founder and CEO of an AI company called Reflekta. Reflekta is an AI-powered ‘digital legacy pla...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 357 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Miles Spencer. </p><p>Miles is a business leader and entrepreneur with over 30 years’ experience in the industry. </p><p>He has started, built, and led three unique companies and ‘exited’ from them, which means a founder, owner, or investor has sold their stake in a company, effectively cashing out their investment.</p><p>Today, he is the Co-Founder and CEO of an AI company called Reflekta.</p><p>Reflekta is an AI-powered ‘digital legacy platform’ in the company’s words, and their goal is to help families preserve voices, stories, and wisdom for generations.</p><p>So far, Reflekta have enabled over 20,000 stories with their customers, and their goal is to reach 1m of these by the end of 2026. </p><p>In this episode, we chart Miles&apos; journey in business, the achievement of exiting from three different businesses, his business failures and what he learned from them, and how the art of storytelling has shaped his career, life and values. </p><p>We then do a deep dive into the work he does with Reflekta, why they employ grief counsellors and hospice workers as advisors at the business to shape their work, why they aren’t therapy, and why he views it as important to state that, in his words, ‘we are not reincarnating people’.</p><p>For Miles’ mental health journey, we discuss some mental health challenges he had in 2025 when several people close to him came close to death, the life and death of his father, who died 8 years ago and his own personal use of Reflekta too.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Reflekta here: <a href='https://reflekta.ai/'>https://reflekta.ai/</a></p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 357 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Miles Spencer. </p><p>Miles is a business leader and entrepreneur with over 30 years’ experience in the industry. </p><p>He has started, built, and led three unique companies and ‘exited’ from them, which means a founder, owner, or investor has sold their stake in a company, effectively cashing out their investment.</p><p>Today, he is the Co-Founder and CEO of an AI company called Reflekta.</p><p>Reflekta is an AI-powered ‘digital legacy platform’ in the company’s words, and their goal is to help families preserve voices, stories, and wisdom for generations.</p><p>So far, Reflekta have enabled over 20,000 stories with their customers, and their goal is to reach 1m of these by the end of 2026. </p><p>In this episode, we chart Miles&apos; journey in business, the achievement of exiting from three different businesses, his business failures and what he learned from them, and how the art of storytelling has shaped his career, life and values. </p><p>We then do a deep dive into the work he does with Reflekta, why they employ grief counsellors and hospice workers as advisors at the business to shape their work, why they aren’t therapy, and why he views it as important to state that, in his words, ‘we are not reincarnating people’.</p><p>For Miles’ mental health journey, we discuss some mental health challenges he had in 2025 when several people close to him came close to death, the life and death of his father, who died 8 years ago and his own personal use of Reflekta too.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Reflekta here: <a href='https://reflekta.ai/'>https://reflekta.ai/</a></p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #356 - David Maywald</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 356 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with David Maywald.  Born and raised in Australia where he resides today, David has worked in finance for over two decades as an investment professional, holding roles of Research Analyst and is a top-quartile Portfolio Manager. He currently works as a governance specialist and holds a portfolio of board roles across the fields of health, education, families, active lifestyles, infrastructure, investment, and sustainability.&nb...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 356 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with David Maywald. </p><p>Born and raised in Australia where he resides today, David has worked in finance for over two decades as an investment professional, holding roles of Research Analyst and is a top-quartile Portfolio Manager.</p><p>He currently works as a governance specialist and holds a portfolio of board roles across the fields of health, education, families, active lifestyles, infrastructure, investment, and sustainability. </p><p>He is also a father and the author of the book <a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Relentless-War-Masculinity-Does-Ever/dp/1764339703/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0'>‘The Relentless War on Masculinity: Does It Ever End?’</a>.</p><p>In this episode, we do a deep dive into the book, the themes he explores, who is waging this war on masculinity and why.</p><p>We also talk about the process of publishing the book, which he had to do self-published, why his financial situation allowed him the freedom of expression to write without fear of cancellation, and the reception of the book. </p><p>For David’s mental health journey, we discuss fatherhood and a couple of periods where he has been depressed in his life, due to his employment situation and being isolated from his social networks. </p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can follow David on social media below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://x.com/DavidMaywald'>X</a></li></ul><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 356 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with David Maywald. </p><p>Born and raised in Australia where he resides today, David has worked in finance for over two decades as an investment professional, holding roles of Research Analyst and is a top-quartile Portfolio Manager.</p><p>He currently works as a governance specialist and holds a portfolio of board roles across the fields of health, education, families, active lifestyles, infrastructure, investment, and sustainability. </p><p>He is also a father and the author of the book <a href='https://www.amazon.co.uk/Relentless-War-Masculinity-Does-Ever/dp/1764339703/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0'>‘The Relentless War on Masculinity: Does It Ever End?’</a>.</p><p>In this episode, we do a deep dive into the book, the themes he explores, who is waging this war on masculinity and why.</p><p>We also talk about the process of publishing the book, which he had to do self-published, why his financial situation allowed him the freedom of expression to write without fear of cancellation, and the reception of the book. </p><p>For David’s mental health journey, we discuss fatherhood and a couple of periods where he has been depressed in his life, due to his employment situation and being isolated from his social networks. </p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can follow David on social media below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://x.com/DavidMaywald'>X</a></li></ul><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #355 - A Pod For Claire</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 355 of The Just Checking In Podcast our Founder Freddie flew solo to remember a very special woman who sadly died last year. We interviewed a woman called Claire Johnson on JCIP #66 all the way back in October 2021, where we discussed her incredible life, from dating the lead singer of 1970s rock band Deep Purple, to working in the Police service during the Yorkshire Moor murders, to the London 2012 Olympics and finally, becoming a mental health advocate. Prior to that, in JCIP #45...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 355 of The Just Checking In Podcast our Founder Freddie flew solo to remember a very special woman who sadly died last year.</p><p>We interviewed a woman called Claire Johnson on JCIP #66 all the way back in October 2021, where we discussed her incredible life, from dating the lead singer of 1970s rock band Deep Purple, to working in the Police service during the Yorkshire Moor murders, to the London 2012 Olympics and finally, becoming a mental health advocate.</p><p>Prior to that, in JCIP #45 in July 2022, we checked in with Sam Thomas, a mental health advocate who has been working in this space for even longer than me!</p><p>In Sam&apos;s pod we discussed his very severe mental health crisis as a result of an alcohol addiction in 2018, where he was admitted to hospital as an in-patient for the second time and an incredible, kind and supportive person called Claire Johnson supported Sam through that crisis.</p><p>Claire was very well known on Twitter in the mental health space for her tireless support of mental health advocates, and was always on hand to send a supportive message or reply to a tweet when anyone disclosed publicly they were struggling.</p><p>Fast forward four years and tragically, last year we were informed by Sam that Claire was very seriously ill and implied she didn’t have long left to live.</p><p>Then, on 12th June 2025, Claire very sadly died. Initially we had planned to have a conversation with Sam about Claire’s life and death on the podcast but unfortunately, he wasn’t ready to do that, which is absolutely fine. </p><p>However, we still wished to celebrate Claire’s life in this podcast, and we obtained permission from Claire’s son to tell you the listeners about it. </p><p>In a world today where the inter-generational divide in the UK is bigger than ever, young men and women are becoming more and more politically polarised and people have increasingly little empathy online, we need more Claire’s in this world who will approach everyone with kindness, empathy and love, whatever their situation is. </p><p>If there were more people like Claire in this world, I am 100% sure it would be an infinitely better place.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can listen to Claire&apos;s JCIP below:</p><ul><li>JCIP #66 - Claire Johnson: <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595459/episodes/18686157'>https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595459/episodes/18686157</a></li></ul><p>You can also listen to Sam&apos;s episode below:</p><ul><li>JCIP #45 - Sam Thomas: <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595459/episodes/18686194'>https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595459/episodes/18686194</a></li></ul><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 355 of The Just Checking In Podcast our Founder Freddie flew solo to remember a very special woman who sadly died last year.</p><p>We interviewed a woman called Claire Johnson on JCIP #66 all the way back in October 2021, where we discussed her incredible life, from dating the lead singer of 1970s rock band Deep Purple, to working in the Police service during the Yorkshire Moor murders, to the London 2012 Olympics and finally, becoming a mental health advocate.</p><p>Prior to that, in JCIP #45 in July 2022, we checked in with Sam Thomas, a mental health advocate who has been working in this space for even longer than me!</p><p>In Sam&apos;s pod we discussed his very severe mental health crisis as a result of an alcohol addiction in 2018, where he was admitted to hospital as an in-patient for the second time and an incredible, kind and supportive person called Claire Johnson supported Sam through that crisis.</p><p>Claire was very well known on Twitter in the mental health space for her tireless support of mental health advocates, and was always on hand to send a supportive message or reply to a tweet when anyone disclosed publicly they were struggling.</p><p>Fast forward four years and tragically, last year we were informed by Sam that Claire was very seriously ill and implied she didn’t have long left to live.</p><p>Then, on 12th June 2025, Claire very sadly died. Initially we had planned to have a conversation with Sam about Claire’s life and death on the podcast but unfortunately, he wasn’t ready to do that, which is absolutely fine. </p><p>However, we still wished to celebrate Claire’s life in this podcast, and we obtained permission from Claire’s son to tell you the listeners about it. </p><p>In a world today where the inter-generational divide in the UK is bigger than ever, young men and women are becoming more and more politically polarised and people have increasingly little empathy online, we need more Claire’s in this world who will approach everyone with kindness, empathy and love, whatever their situation is. </p><p>If there were more people like Claire in this world, I am 100% sure it would be an infinitely better place.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can listen to Claire&apos;s JCIP below:</p><ul><li>JCIP #66 - Claire Johnson: <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595459/episodes/18686157'>https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595459/episodes/18686157</a></li></ul><p>You can also listen to Sam&apos;s episode below:</p><ul><li>JCIP #45 - Sam Thomas: <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595459/episodes/18686194'>https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595459/episodes/18686194</a></li></ul><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #354 - Adam The Sartorial Gardener</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 354 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Adam The Sartorial Gardener.  Adam runs an Instagram account where, as the title suggests, he documents his life tending and working on his garden whilst looking very dapper and elegant at the same time.  Adam also posts on the account to cherish the memory of his wife Evanne, who tragically died of brain cancer on April 29th 2025.  Adam and Evanne met at university in Lancaster where he met her on the very first...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 354 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Adam The Sartorial Gardener. </p><p>Adam runs an Instagram account where, as the title suggests, he documents his life tending and working on his garden whilst looking very dapper and elegant at the same time. </p><p>Adam also posts on the account to cherish the memory of his wife Evanne, who tragically died of brain cancer on April 29th 2025. </p><p>Adam and Evanne met at university in Lancaster where he met her on the very first seminar he ever attended.</p><p>Evanne was originally diagnosed before Adam met her, on December 28th 2018. </p><p>They graduated together in 2022 but tragically, in November that year, her brain cancer returned and she was re-diagnosed with a grade 3 form of the tumour. </p><p>Adam and Evanne had originally planned to get married in July/August 2025. However, because of Evanne’s prognosis and decline, they moved it forward and after getting engaged in March 2023, got married in March 2025, just one month before she died. </p><p>During their time at university, there was a small garden at the end of the road of the flat where they both lived together. Adam started volunteering there and Evanne took pictures of the bees and flowers there as part of her degree. </p><p>From that point, Adam’s desire to do horticulture and gardening for a career was born. </p><p>In this episode, we first discuss Adam’s triple diagnosis of dyslexia, dyspraxia and dysgraphia and how that impacted his childhood and adolescence. We also discuss how the early diagnosis and having a hugely supportive state-school environment allowed him to thrive alongside these conditions, manage them and succeed by going to university. </p><p>We then discuss the love story of meeting Evanne, how they navigated the brain cancer treatment, the story of their marriage, and Evanne’s tragic decline from her second diagnosis. </p><p>We discuss the grief he has gone through in the last year since her death, his desire to keep her memory alive through the gardening account, and a hike he did in September 2025 alongside Adam and Evanne’s friends and family, which raised £3,300 for brain cancer research charities. </p><p>We came across Adam through his interview on friend of the pod JD’s <a href='https://www.instagram.com/p/DR-MHGSDIT7/'>‘What’s On Your Mind?’</a> channel.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can follow Adam on social media here: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/the_sartorial_gardener/'>https://www.instagram.com/the_sartorial_gardener/</a></p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 354 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Adam The Sartorial Gardener. </p><p>Adam runs an Instagram account where, as the title suggests, he documents his life tending and working on his garden whilst looking very dapper and elegant at the same time. </p><p>Adam also posts on the account to cherish the memory of his wife Evanne, who tragically died of brain cancer on April 29th 2025. </p><p>Adam and Evanne met at university in Lancaster where he met her on the very first seminar he ever attended.</p><p>Evanne was originally diagnosed before Adam met her, on December 28th 2018. </p><p>They graduated together in 2022 but tragically, in November that year, her brain cancer returned and she was re-diagnosed with a grade 3 form of the tumour. </p><p>Adam and Evanne had originally planned to get married in July/August 2025. However, because of Evanne’s prognosis and decline, they moved it forward and after getting engaged in March 2023, got married in March 2025, just one month before she died. </p><p>During their time at university, there was a small garden at the end of the road of the flat where they both lived together. Adam started volunteering there and Evanne took pictures of the bees and flowers there as part of her degree. </p><p>From that point, Adam’s desire to do horticulture and gardening for a career was born. </p><p>In this episode, we first discuss Adam’s triple diagnosis of dyslexia, dyspraxia and dysgraphia and how that impacted his childhood and adolescence. We also discuss how the early diagnosis and having a hugely supportive state-school environment allowed him to thrive alongside these conditions, manage them and succeed by going to university. </p><p>We then discuss the love story of meeting Evanne, how they navigated the brain cancer treatment, the story of their marriage, and Evanne’s tragic decline from her second diagnosis. </p><p>We discuss the grief he has gone through in the last year since her death, his desire to keep her memory alive through the gardening account, and a hike he did in September 2025 alongside Adam and Evanne’s friends and family, which raised £3,300 for brain cancer research charities. </p><p>We came across Adam through his interview on friend of the pod JD’s <a href='https://www.instagram.com/p/DR-MHGSDIT7/'>‘What’s On Your Mind?’</a> channel.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can follow Adam on social media here: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/the_sartorial_gardener/'>https://www.instagram.com/the_sartorial_gardener/</a></p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #353 - Dr Ashley Frawley - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 353 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with academic, author and commentator Dr Ashley Frawley. Ashley currently works as Senior Editor at Compact Magazine, as well as holding roles of sociologist and Visiting Researcher in the Centre for Parenting Culture Studies at the University of Kent, as well as Visiting Research Fellow at the MCC Brussels in Belgium. We first checked in with Ashley in JCIP #253 in August 2024.  In Ashley’s Part 1, we discussed her academ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 353 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with academic, author and commentator Dr Ashley Frawley.</p><p>Ashley currently works as Senior Editor at Compact Magazine, as well as holding roles of sociologist and Visiting Researcher in the Centre for Parenting Culture Studies at the University of Kent, as well as Visiting Research Fellow at the MCC Brussels in Belgium.</p><p>We first checked in with Ashley in <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595459/episodes/18685902'>JCIP #253</a> in August 2024. </p><p>In Ashley’s Part 1, we discussed her academic journey, the influence of Frank Furedi on her views and career, her critiques of ‘therapy culture’, her view that there is a crisis of meaning in Western society right now, an eating disorder she had from the ages of 14-21 and how she overcame it.</p><p>In the last year, Ashley has written and commented on a range of issues, including the assisted suicide debate in the UK, trans discourse, Islamism’s influence in the West and has commissioned articles in Compact, including issues like Tucker Carlson’s recent political direction and <a href='https://www.compactmag.com/article/the-promise-of-black-postliberalism/'>‘black post-liberalism’</a>. </p><p>The most spicy recent article we saw on Compact she commissioned, which went semi-viral was by a writer called Helen Andrews called ‘The Great Feminisation’. In the article, Helen argued that Western society has been slowly feminised over the last 20 years, to the detriment of political debate, and argued that cancel culture itself is a feminine phenomenon, propagated and executed mostly by female activists. </p><p>Naturally, we wanted to find out more and interrogate the pros and cons of this argument, as well as covering other issues Ashley has spoke about through a mental health lens. </p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>Please find links to all the articles we discussed in the podcast below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://www.compactmag.com/article/the-fall-of-maternal-liberalism/'>The Fall of Maternal Liberalism - Dr Ashley Frawley</a></li><li><a href='https://www.compactmag.com/article/the-great-feminization/'>The Great Feminisation - Helen Andrews</a></li><li><a href='https://www.compactmag.com/article/boys-without-men/'>Boys Without Men - Dr Ashley Frawley</a></li></ul><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 353 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with academic, author and commentator Dr Ashley Frawley.</p><p>Ashley currently works as Senior Editor at Compact Magazine, as well as holding roles of sociologist and Visiting Researcher in the Centre for Parenting Culture Studies at the University of Kent, as well as Visiting Research Fellow at the MCC Brussels in Belgium.</p><p>We first checked in with Ashley in <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595459/episodes/18685902'>JCIP #253</a> in August 2024. </p><p>In Ashley’s Part 1, we discussed her academic journey, the influence of Frank Furedi on her views and career, her critiques of ‘therapy culture’, her view that there is a crisis of meaning in Western society right now, an eating disorder she had from the ages of 14-21 and how she overcame it.</p><p>In the last year, Ashley has written and commented on a range of issues, including the assisted suicide debate in the UK, trans discourse, Islamism’s influence in the West and has commissioned articles in Compact, including issues like Tucker Carlson’s recent political direction and <a href='https://www.compactmag.com/article/the-promise-of-black-postliberalism/'>‘black post-liberalism’</a>. </p><p>The most spicy recent article we saw on Compact she commissioned, which went semi-viral was by a writer called Helen Andrews called ‘The Great Feminisation’. In the article, Helen argued that Western society has been slowly feminised over the last 20 years, to the detriment of political debate, and argued that cancel culture itself is a feminine phenomenon, propagated and executed mostly by female activists. </p><p>Naturally, we wanted to find out more and interrogate the pros and cons of this argument, as well as covering other issues Ashley has spoke about through a mental health lens. </p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>Please find links to all the articles we discussed in the podcast below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://www.compactmag.com/article/the-fall-of-maternal-liberalism/'>The Fall of Maternal Liberalism - Dr Ashley Frawley</a></li><li><a href='https://www.compactmag.com/article/the-great-feminization/'>The Great Feminisation - Helen Andrews</a></li><li><a href='https://www.compactmag.com/article/boys-without-men/'>Boys Without Men - Dr Ashley Frawley</a></li></ul><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #352 - Tom Festa</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 352 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Tom Festa.  We came across Tom through friend of the pod Mark Ferris as Tom was fundraising for Mark’s stepson Callum and his treatment for brain cancer through his ‘Race Around The World’ journey. Initially starting it as a personal journey for himself, Tom came across Callum’s GoFundMe page.  He didn’t know Callum or his family but after finding out about Callum’s love for education, as a teacher himself, he chose C...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 352 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Tom Festa. </p><p>We came across Tom through friend of the pod Mark Ferris as Tom was fundraising for Mark’s stepson Callum and his treatment for brain cancer through his ‘Race Around The World’ journey.</p><p>Initially starting it as a personal journey for himself, Tom came across Callum’s GoFundMe page. </p><p>He didn’t know Callum or his family but after finding out about Callum’s love for education, as a teacher himself, he chose Callum&apos;s story to fundraise for.</p><p>In May 2025, he took his mum out to Canada with him and he ran his first half-marathon.</p><p>From there, he travelled to Brazil and ran his first marathon on August 31st 2025.</p><p>Then, in October 2025, he travelled to China and did a 7-day trek up and down the Great Wall, walking over 65,000 kilometres. </p><p>And finally, he flew to Perth in Australia, where he completed an ‘ironman’ in December 2025 and visited some family members. His friends also flew out and joined him out there too.</p><p>Tragically, in-between the time we organised this podcast and recorded it, on 26th January 2026, Callum died from the cancer he had been getting treatment for, with his funeral held on Friday 13th February 2026. </p><p>In this episode we discuss the origins of Tom’s fitness journey, which came following the end of a 10-year-relationship. We discuss the aftermath of it, the crisis it provoked and how he used the campaign to give him a new purpose of raising money for Callum for the time he did.</p><p>For Tom’s mental health journey, we discuss the grief of losing his grandfather on his mum’s side, which brought on a form of cleaning OCD and health OCD which became permanent in him. </p><p>We unpack the traits this presented in his mental health back then and why, why it carried on beyond the grief and into adulthood and whether it presented in him prior to that point under the surface.</p><p>We then discuss how he&apos;s managed the OCD, navigated a healthy life alongside it, and how running has quietened these traits for the period of time he’s been doing it for.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can follow Tom on social media below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/racearoundtomsworld/'>Instagram</a></li></ul><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 352 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Tom Festa. </p><p>We came across Tom through friend of the pod Mark Ferris as Tom was fundraising for Mark’s stepson Callum and his treatment for brain cancer through his ‘Race Around The World’ journey.</p><p>Initially starting it as a personal journey for himself, Tom came across Callum’s GoFundMe page. </p><p>He didn’t know Callum or his family but after finding out about Callum’s love for education, as a teacher himself, he chose Callum&apos;s story to fundraise for.</p><p>In May 2025, he took his mum out to Canada with him and he ran his first half-marathon.</p><p>From there, he travelled to Brazil and ran his first marathon on August 31st 2025.</p><p>Then, in October 2025, he travelled to China and did a 7-day trek up and down the Great Wall, walking over 65,000 kilometres. </p><p>And finally, he flew to Perth in Australia, where he completed an ‘ironman’ in December 2025 and visited some family members. His friends also flew out and joined him out there too.</p><p>Tragically, in-between the time we organised this podcast and recorded it, on 26th January 2026, Callum died from the cancer he had been getting treatment for, with his funeral held on Friday 13th February 2026. </p><p>In this episode we discuss the origins of Tom’s fitness journey, which came following the end of a 10-year-relationship. We discuss the aftermath of it, the crisis it provoked and how he used the campaign to give him a new purpose of raising money for Callum for the time he did.</p><p>For Tom’s mental health journey, we discuss the grief of losing his grandfather on his mum’s side, which brought on a form of cleaning OCD and health OCD which became permanent in him. </p><p>We unpack the traits this presented in his mental health back then and why, why it carried on beyond the grief and into adulthood and whether it presented in him prior to that point under the surface.</p><p>We then discuss how he&apos;s managed the OCD, navigated a healthy life alongside it, and how running has quietened these traits for the period of time he’s been doing it for.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can follow Tom on social media below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/racearoundtomsworld/'>Instagram</a></li></ul><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #351 - Stephen Hall</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 351 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Stephen Hall. Stephen is a qualified therapist and a Member of the National Counselling &amp; Psychotherapy Society, providing walk and talk as well as online therapy for his clients.  Based in Cumbria, Stephen is also the Founder of Stand Tall Empower C.I.C, a social enterprise which organises events and activities outside in nature and helps men step out of survival mode and reconnect with themselves and others. Prior to...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 351 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Stephen Hall.</p><p>Stephen is a qualified therapist and a Member of the National Counselling &amp; Psychotherapy Society, providing walk and talk as well as online therapy for his clients. </p><p>Based in Cumbria, Stephen is also the Founder of Stand Tall Empower C.I.C, a social enterprise which organises events and activities outside in nature and helps men step out of survival mode and reconnect with themselves and others.</p><p>Prior to becoming a therapist, Stephen had a very different career in teaching, where he spent over 20 years as a secondary school English teacher and housemaster. </p><p>11 years ago in 2014, Stephen left teaching after having a mental health crisis. He had an identity crisis after no longer being able to do his job as a teacher, which had shaped most of his adult life, and tried to take his own life. At his lowest point, he was sectioned and placed in an in-patient facility. </p><p>However, his mental health state did not improve and he experienced delusional psychosis.</p><p>The turning point came when he was able to access EMDR therapy, which helped start his recovery and he used it to address decades of suppressed childhood trauma. </p><p>After this, Stephen began his recovery. He tried starting several businesses, which unfortunately failed and then during the Covid-19 pandemic, he was spending time online in several men’s groups and doing a lot of mentoring to fill the void left by teaching.</p><p>One of the men in that men’s group encouraged him to become a therapist, and the rest as they say, is history. </p><p>In this episode we chart his professional journey across teaching, therapy and everything in-between. </p><p>We also discuss his mental health crisis, the pain of having to leave teaching, carving out a new career and landing as a therapist, building the business, and why looking back, he needed a male therapist to suit where his mindset was and to make him feel comfortable. </p><p>We finish by discussing how and why he operates walk and talk therapy sessions in the nature of Cumbria and North Yorkshire, and the Empower events for men to reconnect with nature outside of a traditional therapy setting too.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Stephen&apos;s work <a href='https://www.standtall.org.uk/'><b>here</b></a>.</p><p>You can follow Stephen on social media below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/standtallwalktall/'>Instagram</a></li></ul><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 351 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Stephen Hall.</p><p>Stephen is a qualified therapist and a Member of the National Counselling &amp; Psychotherapy Society, providing walk and talk as well as online therapy for his clients. </p><p>Based in Cumbria, Stephen is also the Founder of Stand Tall Empower C.I.C, a social enterprise which organises events and activities outside in nature and helps men step out of survival mode and reconnect with themselves and others.</p><p>Prior to becoming a therapist, Stephen had a very different career in teaching, where he spent over 20 years as a secondary school English teacher and housemaster. </p><p>11 years ago in 2014, Stephen left teaching after having a mental health crisis. He had an identity crisis after no longer being able to do his job as a teacher, which had shaped most of his adult life, and tried to take his own life. At his lowest point, he was sectioned and placed in an in-patient facility. </p><p>However, his mental health state did not improve and he experienced delusional psychosis.</p><p>The turning point came when he was able to access EMDR therapy, which helped start his recovery and he used it to address decades of suppressed childhood trauma. </p><p>After this, Stephen began his recovery. He tried starting several businesses, which unfortunately failed and then during the Covid-19 pandemic, he was spending time online in several men’s groups and doing a lot of mentoring to fill the void left by teaching.</p><p>One of the men in that men’s group encouraged him to become a therapist, and the rest as they say, is history. </p><p>In this episode we chart his professional journey across teaching, therapy and everything in-between. </p><p>We also discuss his mental health crisis, the pain of having to leave teaching, carving out a new career and landing as a therapist, building the business, and why looking back, he needed a male therapist to suit where his mindset was and to make him feel comfortable. </p><p>We finish by discussing how and why he operates walk and talk therapy sessions in the nature of Cumbria and North Yorkshire, and the Empower events for men to reconnect with nature outside of a traditional therapy setting too.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Stephen&apos;s work <a href='https://www.standtall.org.uk/'><b>here</b></a>.</p><p>You can follow Stephen on social media below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/standtallwalktall/'>Instagram</a></li></ul><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 350 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with academic Dr James Nuzzo.  James is an Exercise Scientist and Men's Health Researcher.  He also runs his own SubStack called 'The Nuzzo Letter'. In this episode we discuss his academic journey and how he got to where he is today, his academic cancellation from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia, how it impacted his mental health and how he rebuilt his career after that point. We also discuss why there is a life ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 350 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with academic Dr James Nuzzo. </p><p>James is an Exercise Scientist and Men&apos;s Health Researcher. </p><p>He also runs his own SubStack called <a href='https://jameslnuzzo.substack.com/'>&apos;The Nuzzo Letter&apos;</a>.</p><p>In this episode we discuss his academic journey and how he got to where he is today, his academic cancellation from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia, how it impacted his mental health and how he rebuilt his career after that point.</p><p>We also discuss why there is a life expectancy gap between men and women globally, across the West and the factors behind it.</p><p>We then discuss the research bias he argues that exists against men and boys in academia.</p><p>For James’s mental health journey, we discuss his move from America to Australia, the impact on his mental health, and self-development.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about James&apos;s work here: <a href='https://www.jameslnuzzo.com/'>https://www.jameslnuzzo.com/</a>.</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 350 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with academic Dr James Nuzzo. </p><p>James is an Exercise Scientist and Men&apos;s Health Researcher. </p><p>He also runs his own SubStack called <a href='https://jameslnuzzo.substack.com/'>&apos;The Nuzzo Letter&apos;</a>.</p><p>In this episode we discuss his academic journey and how he got to where he is today, his academic cancellation from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia, how it impacted his mental health and how he rebuilt his career after that point.</p><p>We also discuss why there is a life expectancy gap between men and women globally, across the West and the factors behind it.</p><p>We then discuss the research bias he argues that exists against men and boys in academia.</p><p>For James’s mental health journey, we discuss his move from America to Australia, the impact on his mental health, and self-development.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about James&apos;s work here: <a href='https://www.jameslnuzzo.com/'>https://www.jameslnuzzo.com/</a>.</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #349 - Jessica Nguyen</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #349 - Jessica Nguyen</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 349 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jessica Nguyen.  Jess is an entrepreneur and the Founder of Oh Tuesdays! Microbakery.  Based in Bristol, Oh Tuesdays was launched in August 2025 after Jess sat in a café on her way home from work and had a very expensive cookie and thought she could create one just as delicious but at a much more competitive cost!  We came across Jess through her interview with friend of the pod JD on his platform ‘What’s On Your...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 349 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jessica Nguyen. </p><p>Jess is an entrepreneur and the Founder of Oh Tuesdays! Microbakery. </p><p>Based in Bristol, Oh Tuesdays was launched in August 2025 after Jess sat in a café on her way home from work and had a very expensive cookie and thought she could create one just as delicious but at a much more competitive cost! </p><p>We came across Jess through her interview with friend of the pod JD on his platform <a href='https://www.instagram.com/whatsonyourmnd/'>‘What’s On Your Mind?’</a>, where she spoke about her journey in creating the business and giving up a corporate job which wasn’t giving her fulfilment.</p><p>In this episode we discuss her professional journey and how she created the idea of the bakery, balancing growing the business alongside a second job as a barista, social class and the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance.</p><p>We discuss what she&apos;s learned along the way, the importance of taking yourself out your comfort zone and following your dreams, wherever it may lead. </p><p>For Jess’s mental health journey, we discuss a breakdown she had in 2021, her experience of depression and being prescribed anti-depressants, specifically Sertraline, an SSRI, which she was on for a year and came off it two years ago at time of recording.</p><p>We finish by discussing the importance of her friends in believing in her and the business, supporting it and giving her the belief that she can make it a success.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Oh Tuesdays! here: <a href='https://ohtuesdays.sumupstore.com/'>https://ohtuesdays.sumupstore.com/</a>.</p><p>You can follow Oh Tuesdays on social media below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/oh_tuesdays/'>Instagram</a></li></ul><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 349 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jessica Nguyen. </p><p>Jess is an entrepreneur and the Founder of Oh Tuesdays! Microbakery. </p><p>Based in Bristol, Oh Tuesdays was launched in August 2025 after Jess sat in a café on her way home from work and had a very expensive cookie and thought she could create one just as delicious but at a much more competitive cost! </p><p>We came across Jess through her interview with friend of the pod JD on his platform <a href='https://www.instagram.com/whatsonyourmnd/'>‘What’s On Your Mind?’</a>, where she spoke about her journey in creating the business and giving up a corporate job which wasn’t giving her fulfilment.</p><p>In this episode we discuss her professional journey and how she created the idea of the bakery, balancing growing the business alongside a second job as a barista, social class and the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance.</p><p>We discuss what she&apos;s learned along the way, the importance of taking yourself out your comfort zone and following your dreams, wherever it may lead. </p><p>For Jess’s mental health journey, we discuss a breakdown she had in 2021, her experience of depression and being prescribed anti-depressants, specifically Sertraline, an SSRI, which she was on for a year and came off it two years ago at time of recording.</p><p>We finish by discussing the importance of her friends in believing in her and the business, supporting it and giving her the belief that she can make it a success.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Oh Tuesdays! here: <a href='https://ohtuesdays.sumupstore.com/'>https://ohtuesdays.sumupstore.com/</a>.</p><p>You can follow Oh Tuesdays on social media below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/oh_tuesdays/'>Instagram</a></li></ul><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Reel Stories - Jude Vause-Walsh</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of our Reel Stories series, we checked in with Jude Vause-Walsh.  Jude is a voiceover actor and coach. Jude’s career started out after she completed her university degree, where she began carving out an acting career.  She landed some roles in small films and TV work and then she saw an advert looking for traffic and travel radio presenters. She applied and became a radio presenter for 15 years, working at Virgin Radio, Real Radio and Century Radio, in what is now kn...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of our Reel Stories series, we checked in with Jude Vause-Walsh. </p><p>Jude is a voiceover actor and coach.</p><p>Jude’s career started out after she completed her university degree, where she began carving out an acting career. </p><p>She landed some roles in small films and TV work and then she saw an advert looking for traffic and travel radio presenters. She applied and became a radio presenter for 15 years, working at Virgin Radio, Real Radio and Century Radio, in what is now known as Greatest Hits Radio. </p><p>She mainly worked on the Breakfast Show so had to have a regular 3am alarm clock set. However, she had plans to start a family, and wanted to adjust her work life to match her new life as a working mum, and voiceover work seemed like a natural fit.</p><p>In this episode we chart that journey, her favourite roles she’s done and ones she’s seen others perform, the stigma that can exist around voiceover work compared to on-screen work, the art of being a voiceover artist and the creative process behind inhabiting a character that no one can ‘see’.</p><p>We also talk about the mental health impact of seeing her clients thrive after working with her and landing voiceover work themselves. </p><p>For Jude’s mental health journey, we discuss the solitary life that comes with being a voiceover artist, her mother’s dementia which she was diagnosed with three years ago at time of recording, and Jude’s diagnosis of breast cancer five years ago, which was thankfully caught early, treated with surgery and she has recovered from it. </p><p>We discuss how the breast cancer has shaped her attitude towards gratitude and given her greater perspective on life, career and family. </p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Jude&apos;s work here: <a href='https://www.voiceovercoach.uk/'>https://www.voiceovercoach.uk/</a>.</p><p>You can follow Jude on social media below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/voiceovercoaching/'>Instagram</a></li></ul><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of our Reel Stories series, we checked in with Jude Vause-Walsh. </p><p>Jude is a voiceover actor and coach.</p><p>Jude’s career started out after she completed her university degree, where she began carving out an acting career. </p><p>She landed some roles in small films and TV work and then she saw an advert looking for traffic and travel radio presenters. She applied and became a radio presenter for 15 years, working at Virgin Radio, Real Radio and Century Radio, in what is now known as Greatest Hits Radio. </p><p>She mainly worked on the Breakfast Show so had to have a regular 3am alarm clock set. However, she had plans to start a family, and wanted to adjust her work life to match her new life as a working mum, and voiceover work seemed like a natural fit.</p><p>In this episode we chart that journey, her favourite roles she’s done and ones she’s seen others perform, the stigma that can exist around voiceover work compared to on-screen work, the art of being a voiceover artist and the creative process behind inhabiting a character that no one can ‘see’.</p><p>We also talk about the mental health impact of seeing her clients thrive after working with her and landing voiceover work themselves. </p><p>For Jude’s mental health journey, we discuss the solitary life that comes with being a voiceover artist, her mother’s dementia which she was diagnosed with three years ago at time of recording, and Jude’s diagnosis of breast cancer five years ago, which was thankfully caught early, treated with surgery and she has recovered from it. </p><p>We discuss how the breast cancer has shaped her attitude towards gratitude and given her greater perspective on life, career and family. </p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Jude&apos;s work here: <a href='https://www.voiceovercoach.uk/'>https://www.voiceovercoach.uk/</a>.</p><p>You can follow Jude on social media below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/voiceovercoaching/'>Instagram</a></li></ul><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #348 - Nick Isles</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 348 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Nick Isles.  Nick is the Director of the Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys (CPMRB). The Centre was established in May 2025 and is a research organisation and charity dedicated to understanding and addressing issues that uniquely affect men and boys in the UK. Their vision is a world where men and boys of all backgrounds can thrive in their families and communities, and one where the sexes can rise together by supp...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 348 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Nick Isles. </p><p>Nick is the Director of the Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys (CPMRB).</p><p>The Centre was established in May 2025 and is a research organisation and charity dedicated to understanding and addressing issues that uniquely affect men and boys in the UK.</p><p>Their vision is a world where men and boys of all backgrounds can thrive in their families and communities, and one where the sexes can rise together by supporting each other.</p><p>CPRMB focus on seven key policy areas as their focus: Health (suicide, mental and physical); Education, Fatherhood and Family, Economy, Employment and Skills, Criminal Justice, and the Portrayal of Men in Media and Culture. </p><p>In this episode we do a deep dive into the work of the Centre and how Nick came to be its Director, the work they do across these seven areas, their impact, where they aim to sit within the men’s space and the wider conversation around men&apos;s mental health. </p><p>For Nick’s mental health journey, we discuss his upbringing and how it shaped his early attitude towards mental health, fatherhood as he is the father of five daughters, 4 of which are biological and he is the stepfather of one as well. </p><p>We also discuss what turned him towards the space of men’s mental health and how this helps fuel his mission at CPRMB now and going forward.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about CPRMB&apos;s work here: <a href='https://www.menandboys.org.uk/'>https://www.menandboys.org.uk/</a>.</p><p>You can follow CPRMB on social media below: </p><p>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/cprmenandboys/'>https://www.instagram.com/cprmenandboys/</a></p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 348 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Nick Isles. </p><p>Nick is the Director of the Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys (CPMRB).</p><p>The Centre was established in May 2025 and is a research organisation and charity dedicated to understanding and addressing issues that uniquely affect men and boys in the UK.</p><p>Their vision is a world where men and boys of all backgrounds can thrive in their families and communities, and one where the sexes can rise together by supporting each other.</p><p>CPRMB focus on seven key policy areas as their focus: Health (suicide, mental and physical); Education, Fatherhood and Family, Economy, Employment and Skills, Criminal Justice, and the Portrayal of Men in Media and Culture. </p><p>In this episode we do a deep dive into the work of the Centre and how Nick came to be its Director, the work they do across these seven areas, their impact, where they aim to sit within the men’s space and the wider conversation around men&apos;s mental health. </p><p>For Nick’s mental health journey, we discuss his upbringing and how it shaped his early attitude towards mental health, fatherhood as he is the father of five daughters, 4 of which are biological and he is the stepfather of one as well. </p><p>We also discuss what turned him towards the space of men’s mental health and how this helps fuel his mission at CPRMB now and going forward.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about CPRMB&apos;s work here: <a href='https://www.menandboys.org.uk/'>https://www.menandboys.org.uk/</a>.</p><p>You can follow CPRMB on social media below: </p><p>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/cprmenandboys/'>https://www.instagram.com/cprmenandboys/</a></p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #347 - Karen Sykes</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 347 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Karen Sykes.  Karen is the Co-Founder of the Yorkshire branch of suicide grief awareness charity, Speak Their Name.  Karen co-founded the Yorkshire Speak Their Name Community Interest Company alongside a woman called Anna Scott. Both of them connected as they have both lost family members to suicide.  SInce its inception, the Yorkshire Speak Their Name Suicide Memorial Quilt has toured across the region of Yorksh...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 347 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Karen Sykes. </p><p>Karen is the Co-Founder of the Yorkshire branch of suicide grief awareness charity, Speak Their Name. </p><p>Karen co-founded the Yorkshire Speak Their Name Community Interest Company alongside a woman called Anna Scott. Both of them connected as they have both lost family members to suicide. </p><p>SInce its inception, the Yorkshire Speak Their Name Suicide Memorial Quilt has toured across the region of Yorkshire in a variety of settings, including sporting venues, hospitals and conferences to raise awareness about suicide grief.</p><p>In this episode we first chart Karen’s mental health journey, where we discuss three periods of grief.</p><p>The first was the death of her father in 2001. Then, on October 3rd 2015, her husband Ian tragically took his own life. Four years later, on 22nd April 2019, Karen’s youngest daughter Beth, also tragically took her own life. Beth was just 26 years old at the time. </p><p>We dive into these periods of grief, how Ian’s and Beth’s deaths turned Karen&apos;s world upside down, how she tried to carve out a new life alongside the grief and her recovery. </p><p>We also explore how she&apos;s connected with other mums who have gone through suicide grief, including friend of the pod and Bags for Strife Founder Angela Allen, and how Karen&apos;s channelled the grief into this new world of suicide grief awareness and post-vention support.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Speak Their Name and submit your own Memorial Quilt here: <a href='https://speaktheirname.org/'>https://speaktheirname.org/</a>.</p><p>TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief, loss and the impact that losing a loved one to suicide can have, so please listen with caution.</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 347 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Karen Sykes. </p><p>Karen is the Co-Founder of the Yorkshire branch of suicide grief awareness charity, Speak Their Name. </p><p>Karen co-founded the Yorkshire Speak Their Name Community Interest Company alongside a woman called Anna Scott. Both of them connected as they have both lost family members to suicide. </p><p>SInce its inception, the Yorkshire Speak Their Name Suicide Memorial Quilt has toured across the region of Yorkshire in a variety of settings, including sporting venues, hospitals and conferences to raise awareness about suicide grief.</p><p>In this episode we first chart Karen’s mental health journey, where we discuss three periods of grief.</p><p>The first was the death of her father in 2001. Then, on October 3rd 2015, her husband Ian tragically took his own life. Four years later, on 22nd April 2019, Karen’s youngest daughter Beth, also tragically took her own life. Beth was just 26 years old at the time. </p><p>We dive into these periods of grief, how Ian’s and Beth’s deaths turned Karen&apos;s world upside down, how she tried to carve out a new life alongside the grief and her recovery. </p><p>We also explore how she&apos;s connected with other mums who have gone through suicide grief, including friend of the pod and Bags for Strife Founder Angela Allen, and how Karen&apos;s channelled the grief into this new world of suicide grief awareness and post-vention support.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Speak Their Name and submit your own Memorial Quilt here: <a href='https://speaktheirname.org/'>https://speaktheirname.org/</a>.</p><p>TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief, loss and the impact that losing a loved one to suicide can have, so please listen with caution.</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 346 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with academic Sophie Temple. Sophie is currently Doctoral Researcher in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University, specialising in eating disorders, disordered eating and body image pathology during the menopausal transition. She is also part-time Research Fellow in the School of Education, Department of Disability, Inclusion and Special Needs, College of Life and Environmental Sciences at the Univ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 346 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with academic Sophie Temple.</p><p>Sophie is currently Doctoral Researcher in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University, specialising in eating disorders, disordered eating and body image pathology during the menopausal transition.</p><p>She is also part-time Research Fellow in the School of Education, Department of Disability, Inclusion and Special Needs, College of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Birmingham.</p><p>Sophie&apos;s academic expertise is in the subject of menopausal disordered eating, and how it affects women during all stages of the menopause. </p><p>In this episode, we discuss Sophie’s academic journey, how and why she landed on this subject within EDs, the lack of research on these women and why, and the work she is doing to shine a light on it and give medical professionals better tools to treat these women too. </p><p>We also talk about the comparison between how EDs manifest in teenagers and young women vs menopausal women and the different internal and external factors which may contribute to these women developing one. </p><p>For Sophie’s mental health, we discuss her own experience of disordered eating traits during her undergraduate university degree when she was a sprinter at Loughborough University, the factors in her childhood and adolescence which contributed to those traits, and how her own perception of what someone with an ED looks like changed over time and education.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can follow Sophie&apos;s work on social media here: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-h-temple/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-h-temple/</a>.</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 346 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with academic Sophie Temple.</p><p>Sophie is currently Doctoral Researcher in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University, specialising in eating disorders, disordered eating and body image pathology during the menopausal transition.</p><p>She is also part-time Research Fellow in the School of Education, Department of Disability, Inclusion and Special Needs, College of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Birmingham.</p><p>Sophie&apos;s academic expertise is in the subject of menopausal disordered eating, and how it affects women during all stages of the menopause. </p><p>In this episode, we discuss Sophie’s academic journey, how and why she landed on this subject within EDs, the lack of research on these women and why, and the work she is doing to shine a light on it and give medical professionals better tools to treat these women too. </p><p>We also talk about the comparison between how EDs manifest in teenagers and young women vs menopausal women and the different internal and external factors which may contribute to these women developing one. </p><p>For Sophie’s mental health, we discuss her own experience of disordered eating traits during her undergraduate university degree when she was a sprinter at Loughborough University, the factors in her childhood and adolescence which contributed to those traits, and how her own perception of what someone with an ED looks like changed over time and education.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can follow Sophie&apos;s work on social media here: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-h-temple/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-h-temple/</a>.</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #345 - Richard Pomfrett</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 345 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Richard Pomfrett.  Richard is the Founder and CEO of Boyz-2-Men, an organisation which is dedicated to supporting boys and young men through their journey into adulthood. They offer a supportive environment where they can learn, grow, and navigate the complexities of masculinity with confidence. B2M believe every young person has the potential to become a role model, so their programmes are tailored to help boys and young ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 345 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Richard Pomfrett. </p><p>Richard is the Founder and CEO of Boyz-2-Men, an organisation which is dedicated to supporting boys and young men through their journey into adulthood. They offer a supportive environment where they can learn, grow, and navigate the complexities of masculinity with confidence.</p><p>B2M believe every young person has the potential to become a role model, so their programmes are tailored to help boys and young men understand and overcome the challenges posed by gender stereotypes and societal expectations. </p><p>By engaging with primary and secondary school students, they provide the tools they need to develop into healthy, thoughtful, and responsible individuals. </p><p>In this episode we discuss Richard’s professional journey, how he came to found B2M, the programs they offer to young men and the work they do and the impact they have on the young men they work with.</p><p>We also have a wider conversation about where men and boys are right now in the UK, the importance of reaching in and listening to them, and how we move forward with a unifying message in this space. </p><p>For Richard’s mental health journey, we discuss his diagnosis of Dyslexia, and how it shaped his education and adolescence growing up in the 1970s and 80s, how society’s education of it has changed and how he felt when he was diagnosed at 40 years old. </p><p>We also talk about how getting into martial arts and combat sports was pivotal to his life path, the life skills it gave him and why it gave him a solid foundation for the rest of his life going forward.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Boyz-2-Men here: <a href='https://boyz-2-men.org.uk/'>https://boyz-2-men.org.uk/</a>.</p><p>You can find out more about The Stay Safe Initiative here: <a href='https://thestaysafeinitiative.org.uk/'>https://thestaysafeinitiative.org.uk/</a>.</p><p>You can follow Richard on social media here: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thestaysafeinitiative/'>https://www.instagram.com/thestaysafeinitiative/</a>.</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 345 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Richard Pomfrett. </p><p>Richard is the Founder and CEO of Boyz-2-Men, an organisation which is dedicated to supporting boys and young men through their journey into adulthood. They offer a supportive environment where they can learn, grow, and navigate the complexities of masculinity with confidence.</p><p>B2M believe every young person has the potential to become a role model, so their programmes are tailored to help boys and young men understand and overcome the challenges posed by gender stereotypes and societal expectations. </p><p>By engaging with primary and secondary school students, they provide the tools they need to develop into healthy, thoughtful, and responsible individuals. </p><p>In this episode we discuss Richard’s professional journey, how he came to found B2M, the programs they offer to young men and the work they do and the impact they have on the young men they work with.</p><p>We also have a wider conversation about where men and boys are right now in the UK, the importance of reaching in and listening to them, and how we move forward with a unifying message in this space. </p><p>For Richard’s mental health journey, we discuss his diagnosis of Dyslexia, and how it shaped his education and adolescence growing up in the 1970s and 80s, how society’s education of it has changed and how he felt when he was diagnosed at 40 years old. </p><p>We also talk about how getting into martial arts and combat sports was pivotal to his life path, the life skills it gave him and why it gave him a solid foundation for the rest of his life going forward.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Boyz-2-Men here: <a href='https://boyz-2-men.org.uk/'>https://boyz-2-men.org.uk/</a>.</p><p>You can find out more about The Stay Safe Initiative here: <a href='https://thestaysafeinitiative.org.uk/'>https://thestaysafeinitiative.org.uk/</a>.</p><p>You can follow Richard on social media here: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thestaysafeinitiative/'>https://www.instagram.com/thestaysafeinitiative/</a>.</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #344 - Chris Hemmings</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #344 - Chris Hemmings</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 344 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Chris Hemmings.  Chris is a published author and mental health advocate. Chris is the Founder of two organisations in the men’s mental health space: M-Path and Men’s Therapy Hub.  Chris set up M-Path first in 2019, which is an organisation designed to actively and compassionately engage men and boys in their own experience of existence and encourage them to take charge of their well-being.  After several years, C...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 344 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Chris Hemmings. </p><p>Chris is a published author and mental health advocate.</p><p>Chris is the Founder of two organisations in the men’s mental health space: M-Path and Men’s Therapy Hub. </p><p>Chris set up M-Path first in 2019, which is an organisation designed to actively and compassionately engage men and boys in their own experience of existence and encourage them to take charge of their well-being. </p><p>After several years, Chris stepped away from the day-to-day running of M-Path to set up Men’s Therapy Hub in 2025, which connects men with male therapists in the UK who are passionate about working with male clients, ensuring those men receive tailored support from professionals who understand the unique challenges men face.</p><p>M-Path are an organisation we came across through an article by a young man called Josh Sargent in The Guardian called <a href='https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/02/teenage-radicalised-manosphere-young-men-masculinity'>‘I’m a teenager who was lured into the manosphere. Here’s how to reach young men like me’.</a> Josh referenced M-Path amongst several other organisations who are doing great work in the men’s space. </p><p>M-Path provides men’s mental health, emotional wellbeing &amp; masculinity programmes designed to drive inclusion and allyship within organisations of all sizes.</p><p>In this episode we discuss the work M-Path and MTH do in the men’s space, Chris’s journey to entering this space and the impact those organisations have had in the years since their inception. </p><p>For Chris’s mental health journey, we focus on several parts of his life which provided severe mental health difficulties. </p><p>The first was when his father died when Chris was in his early 20s. After a 3-4 month period, he came close to addiction, and he left his job as a BBC journalist and embarked on a recovery journey. </p><p>It was around this time that he also discovered the statistics around male suicide in the UK.</p><p>We then talk about another period of grief when one of his best friends died from cancer in 2019, and how he navigated that alongside his mental health.</p><p>We discuss all of this, his recovery, and how he turned these experiences into a vehicle for change with Men’s Therapy Hub and becoming a qualified BACP therapist in 2022.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Men&apos;s Therapy Hub here: <a href='https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/'>https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/</a>.</p><p>You can find out more about M-Path here: <a href='https://m-path.co.uk/'>https://m-path.co.uk/</a>.</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 344 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Chris Hemmings. </p><p>Chris is a published author and mental health advocate.</p><p>Chris is the Founder of two organisations in the men’s mental health space: M-Path and Men’s Therapy Hub. </p><p>Chris set up M-Path first in 2019, which is an organisation designed to actively and compassionately engage men and boys in their own experience of existence and encourage them to take charge of their well-being. </p><p>After several years, Chris stepped away from the day-to-day running of M-Path to set up Men’s Therapy Hub in 2025, which connects men with male therapists in the UK who are passionate about working with male clients, ensuring those men receive tailored support from professionals who understand the unique challenges men face.</p><p>M-Path are an organisation we came across through an article by a young man called Josh Sargent in The Guardian called <a href='https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/02/teenage-radicalised-manosphere-young-men-masculinity'>‘I’m a teenager who was lured into the manosphere. Here’s how to reach young men like me’.</a> Josh referenced M-Path amongst several other organisations who are doing great work in the men’s space. </p><p>M-Path provides men’s mental health, emotional wellbeing &amp; masculinity programmes designed to drive inclusion and allyship within organisations of all sizes.</p><p>In this episode we discuss the work M-Path and MTH do in the men’s space, Chris’s journey to entering this space and the impact those organisations have had in the years since their inception. </p><p>For Chris’s mental health journey, we focus on several parts of his life which provided severe mental health difficulties. </p><p>The first was when his father died when Chris was in his early 20s. After a 3-4 month period, he came close to addiction, and he left his job as a BBC journalist and embarked on a recovery journey. </p><p>It was around this time that he also discovered the statistics around male suicide in the UK.</p><p>We then talk about another period of grief when one of his best friends died from cancer in 2019, and how he navigated that alongside his mental health.</p><p>We discuss all of this, his recovery, and how he turned these experiences into a vehicle for change with Men’s Therapy Hub and becoming a qualified BACP therapist in 2022.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Men&apos;s Therapy Hub here: <a href='https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/'>https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/</a>.</p><p>You can find out more about M-Path here: <a href='https://m-path.co.uk/'>https://m-path.co.uk/</a>.</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #343 - Niamh Hughes - Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #343 - Niamh Hughes - Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Part 2 of journalist Niamh Hughes' journey, we discuss her diagnosis of Congenital Hemiplegia and how she managed it from being a young child, through to adolescence and adulthood. We explore how her acceptance of it came alongside her acceptance of herself as a person, and so many other challenges. We also talk about the normalisation of disabilities more widely and what still needs to change going forward to support disabled people, wherever they are on the spectrum and whatever disabili...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In Part 2 of journalist Niamh Hughes&apos; journey, we discuss her diagnosis of Congenital Hemiplegia and how she managed it from being a young child, through to adolescence and adulthood.</p><p>We explore how her acceptance of it came alongside her acceptance of herself as a person, and so many other challenges.</p><p>We also talk about the normalisation of disabilities more widely and what still needs to change going forward to support disabled people, wherever they are on the spectrum and whatever disability they may have, physical or mental.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Niamh&apos;s work <a href='https://www.niamh-hughes.com/?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnE1woCWqnYCGcKm0Z2o6JIXg8rwVQRnfoC1VPptUy4KvBxSzh4iEGIZjWups_aem_-ZLr3f62dbwPZDP75XZ_SA'><b>here</b></a>.</p><p>You can follow Niamh on social media below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/niamh.e.hughes/'>Instagram</a></li></ul><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In Part 2 of journalist Niamh Hughes&apos; journey, we discuss her diagnosis of Congenital Hemiplegia and how she managed it from being a young child, through to adolescence and adulthood.</p><p>We explore how her acceptance of it came alongside her acceptance of herself as a person, and so many other challenges.</p><p>We also talk about the normalisation of disabilities more widely and what still needs to change going forward to support disabled people, wherever they are on the spectrum and whatever disability they may have, physical or mental.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Niamh&apos;s work <a href='https://www.niamh-hughes.com/?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnE1woCWqnYCGcKm0Z2o6JIXg8rwVQRnfoC1VPptUy4KvBxSzh4iEGIZjWups_aem_-ZLr3f62dbwPZDP75XZ_SA'><b>here</b></a>.</p><p>You can follow Niamh on social media below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/niamh.e.hughes/'>Instagram</a></li></ul><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 343 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Niamh Hughes.  Niamh is a freelance journalist, producer, presenter and voiceover artist.  Niamh also happens to have a disability called Congenital Hemiplegia, which is a form of unilateral cerebral palsy. The disability only affects the right side of her body, so she can’t use her right hand and has to type with one hand. Prior to going freelance, Niamh worked for many years at the BBC and worked as a reporter and p...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 343 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Niamh Hughes. </p><p>Niamh is a freelance journalist, producer, presenter and voiceover artist. </p><p>Niamh also happens to have a disability called Congenital Hemiplegia, which is a form of unilateral cerebral palsy. The disability only affects the right side of her body, so she can’t use her right hand and has to type with one hand.</p><p>Prior to going freelance, Niamh worked for many years at the BBC and worked as a reporter and producer on the BBC’s accessibility outlet and brand, Access All, then called BBC Ouch.</p><p>In Part 1 of this bumper episode, we chart Niamh’s journalism journey and how she was inspired to get involved in it by previous podcast guest Izzie Clarke!</p><p>We then discuss how she got her foot in the door at the Beeb, the various roles she&apos;s done in her very impressive career so far, including BBC Ouch, Newsnight&apos;s &apos;The 100 Women&apos; programme, BBC News, her decision to leave the Beeb in March 2025 and the challenges of going freelance. </p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Niamh&apos;s work <a href='https://www.niamh-hughes.com/?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnE1woCWqnYCGcKm0Z2o6JIXg8rwVQRnfoC1VPptUy4KvBxSzh4iEGIZjWups_aem_-ZLr3f62dbwPZDP75XZ_SA'><b>here</b></a>.</p><p>You can follow Niamh on social media below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/niamh.e.hughes/'>Instagram</a></li></ul><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 343 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Niamh Hughes. </p><p>Niamh is a freelance journalist, producer, presenter and voiceover artist. </p><p>Niamh also happens to have a disability called Congenital Hemiplegia, which is a form of unilateral cerebral palsy. The disability only affects the right side of her body, so she can’t use her right hand and has to type with one hand.</p><p>Prior to going freelance, Niamh worked for many years at the BBC and worked as a reporter and producer on the BBC’s accessibility outlet and brand, Access All, then called BBC Ouch.</p><p>In Part 1 of this bumper episode, we chart Niamh’s journalism journey and how she was inspired to get involved in it by previous podcast guest Izzie Clarke!</p><p>We then discuss how she got her foot in the door at the Beeb, the various roles she&apos;s done in her very impressive career so far, including BBC Ouch, Newsnight&apos;s &apos;The 100 Women&apos; programme, BBC News, her decision to leave the Beeb in March 2025 and the challenges of going freelance. </p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Niamh&apos;s work <a href='https://www.niamh-hughes.com/?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnE1woCWqnYCGcKm0Z2o6JIXg8rwVQRnfoC1VPptUy4KvBxSzh4iEGIZjWups_aem_-ZLr3f62dbwPZDP75XZ_SA'><b>here</b></a>.</p><p>You can follow Niamh on social media below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/niamh.e.hughes/'>Instagram</a></li></ul><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 342 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Olena Lukyanova.  Olena is a qualified therapist and the Director of her therapy practice, OL Psychotherapy and Consulting.  Olena had a desire to become a therapist from a very young age but growing up in the post-Soviet Union era in Ukraine, this wasn’t an option for her, so she studied economics at university and became an economist for many years. She then moved to the United Arab Emirates and was living there 10 ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 342 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Olena Lukyanova. </p><p>Olena is a qualified therapist and the Director of her therapy practice, OL Psychotherapy and Consulting. </p><p>Olena had a desire to become a therapist from a very young age but growing up in the post-Soviet Union era in Ukraine, this wasn’t an option for her, so she studied economics at university and became an economist for many years.</p><p>She then moved to the United Arab Emirates and was living there 10 years ago when Ukraine was first invaded by Russia.</p><p>Whilst she was there, she set up a Ukrainian cultural club for fellow ex-pats and organised rehabilitation for wounded Ukrainian soldiers and former prisoners of war. </p><p>The more time she spent with them, the more she realised that the mental health support of these soldiers should also be a focus, and she began receiving positive feedback from the men and women she worked with about her listening and therapeutic skills.</p><p>She then moved to the UK in 2015, and in In March 2022, once the war in Ukraine expanded beyond the Donbass Oblasts, Olena applied to study psychotherapy in the UK at the Metanoia Institute, and she graduated in 2025.</p><p>In this episode we discuss her professional journey, her desire to become a therapist and the achievement of becoming one and the clients she has worked with from different nationalities, ethnicities and backgrounds. </p><p>We discuss the support she has given to fellow Ukrainian ex-pat clients in the context of the Ukraine war, and also why she doesn’t want to limit herself just to supporting these clients, as important a role as it is.</p><p>We then talk about how she’s built her therapy practice, transitioned into this new career, and how it’s made her get to know herself better.</p><p>For Olena’s mental health journey, we discuss her life through the lens of a group of revolutions or conflicts: the collapse of the Soviet Union in December 1991, the Orange Revolution in 2004, the Maidan Revolution in Ukraine in 2013/2014 and the Russian invasion of Ukraine first in 2014, and again in 2022.</p><p>We talk about her experience of childhood bullying in Ukraine for being a ‘different’ person and the environment of the country after the collapse of the Soviet Union, how the Maidan Revolution impacted her and her conception of herself as a Ukrainian and when Russia invaded Ukraine.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Olena and OL Psychotherapy and Consulting here: <a href='https://www.ol-therapy.com/'>https://www.ol-therapy.com/</a>.</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 342 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Olena Lukyanova. </p><p>Olena is a qualified therapist and the Director of her therapy practice, OL Psychotherapy and Consulting. </p><p>Olena had a desire to become a therapist from a very young age but growing up in the post-Soviet Union era in Ukraine, this wasn’t an option for her, so she studied economics at university and became an economist for many years.</p><p>She then moved to the United Arab Emirates and was living there 10 years ago when Ukraine was first invaded by Russia.</p><p>Whilst she was there, she set up a Ukrainian cultural club for fellow ex-pats and organised rehabilitation for wounded Ukrainian soldiers and former prisoners of war. </p><p>The more time she spent with them, the more she realised that the mental health support of these soldiers should also be a focus, and she began receiving positive feedback from the men and women she worked with about her listening and therapeutic skills.</p><p>She then moved to the UK in 2015, and in In March 2022, once the war in Ukraine expanded beyond the Donbass Oblasts, Olena applied to study psychotherapy in the UK at the Metanoia Institute, and she graduated in 2025.</p><p>In this episode we discuss her professional journey, her desire to become a therapist and the achievement of becoming one and the clients she has worked with from different nationalities, ethnicities and backgrounds. </p><p>We discuss the support she has given to fellow Ukrainian ex-pat clients in the context of the Ukraine war, and also why she doesn’t want to limit herself just to supporting these clients, as important a role as it is.</p><p>We then talk about how she’s built her therapy practice, transitioned into this new career, and how it’s made her get to know herself better.</p><p>For Olena’s mental health journey, we discuss her life through the lens of a group of revolutions or conflicts: the collapse of the Soviet Union in December 1991, the Orange Revolution in 2004, the Maidan Revolution in Ukraine in 2013/2014 and the Russian invasion of Ukraine first in 2014, and again in 2022.</p><p>We talk about her experience of childhood bullying in Ukraine for being a ‘different’ person and the environment of the country after the collapse of the Soviet Union, how the Maidan Revolution impacted her and her conception of herself as a Ukrainian and when Russia invaded Ukraine.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Olena and OL Psychotherapy and Consulting here: <a href='https://www.ol-therapy.com/'>https://www.ol-therapy.com/</a>.</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 341 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Lucy MacLeod.  Lucy is a firefighter and has worked in the London Fire Brigade for over 16 years across a range of different roles since she joined the LFB in May 2009.  Her current role involves her being a trauma and wellbeing dog handler, which she does with her dog Blue. Together, they have a social media account which brings awareness to wellbeing dogs and the role they play in the fire service.  In her word...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 341 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Lucy MacLeod. </p><p>Lucy is a firefighter and has worked in the London Fire Brigade for over 16 years across a range of different roles since she joined the LFB in May 2009. </p><p>Her current role involves her being a trauma and wellbeing dog handler, which she does with her dog Blue. Together, they have a social media account which brings awareness to wellbeing dogs and the role they play in the fire service. </p><p>In her words, Blue acts as a ‘buffer and a bridge’ with people and he helps build trust with them who then feel they can disclose to Lucy on what is happening to them.</p><p>In this episode we first discuss her firefighting journey, why she joined it comparatively late in life, the roles she has had and the work she does with Blue now. </p><p>For Lucy’s mental health journey, it centres around a terrible accident she experienced in 2004, when she worked as a duty manager at a pool and fitness centre. She inhaled chlorine gas and it burned her upper airway. She was on multiple medications and was diagnosed with PTSD (which we prefer to call PTSI). </p><p>After struggling for a period of time, she decided one day that enough was enough and she wanted to take a more holistic approach to her mental health.</p><p>She tried everything she could to make her feel better, including CBT therapy, EMDR and acupuncture. </p><p>She also got a dog called Lucky, which was a game changer. He got her out of bed in the morning, gave her purpose and was her ‘heartbeat’. Lucy soon got another dog called Poppy to keep Lucky company when she went to work. Lucky unfortunately died in 2019 and Poppy died in 2022.</p><p>We talk about the accident, why Lucy has a mantra of ‘you are not your diagnosis, it’s a start point’ and her recovery journey from 2004 to now.</p><p>In 2025, she published her first book, a children’s adventure book called ‘Lucy &amp; Blue Save The Day’ and we discuss how the book came about, how she feels to be a children’s author and the impact it’s had on the children who’ve bought it!</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>Find out more about Lucy&apos;s journey and where you can purchase a copy of her book here: <a href='https://lucyandblue.com/'>https://lucyandblue.com/</a>.</p><p>You can follow Lucy &amp; Blue on social media below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/lucy_and_blue_/'>Instagram</a></li><li><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@lucy.and.blue?_r=1&amp;_t=ZN-8xVl2iWJmYo'>TikTok</a></li></ul><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 341 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Lucy MacLeod. </p><p>Lucy is a firefighter and has worked in the London Fire Brigade for over 16 years across a range of different roles since she joined the LFB in May 2009. </p><p>Her current role involves her being a trauma and wellbeing dog handler, which she does with her dog Blue. Together, they have a social media account which brings awareness to wellbeing dogs and the role they play in the fire service. </p><p>In her words, Blue acts as a ‘buffer and a bridge’ with people and he helps build trust with them who then feel they can disclose to Lucy on what is happening to them.</p><p>In this episode we first discuss her firefighting journey, why she joined it comparatively late in life, the roles she has had and the work she does with Blue now. </p><p>For Lucy’s mental health journey, it centres around a terrible accident she experienced in 2004, when she worked as a duty manager at a pool and fitness centre. She inhaled chlorine gas and it burned her upper airway. She was on multiple medications and was diagnosed with PTSD (which we prefer to call PTSI). </p><p>After struggling for a period of time, she decided one day that enough was enough and she wanted to take a more holistic approach to her mental health.</p><p>She tried everything she could to make her feel better, including CBT therapy, EMDR and acupuncture. </p><p>She also got a dog called Lucky, which was a game changer. He got her out of bed in the morning, gave her purpose and was her ‘heartbeat’. Lucy soon got another dog called Poppy to keep Lucky company when she went to work. Lucky unfortunately died in 2019 and Poppy died in 2022.</p><p>We talk about the accident, why Lucy has a mantra of ‘you are not your diagnosis, it’s a start point’ and her recovery journey from 2004 to now.</p><p>In 2025, she published her first book, a children’s adventure book called ‘Lucy &amp; Blue Save The Day’ and we discuss how the book came about, how she feels to be a children’s author and the impact it’s had on the children who’ve bought it!</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>Find out more about Lucy&apos;s journey and where you can purchase a copy of her book here: <a href='https://lucyandblue.com/'>https://lucyandblue.com/</a>.</p><p>You can follow Lucy &amp; Blue on social media below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/lucy_and_blue_/'>Instagram</a></li><li><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@lucy.and.blue?_r=1&amp;_t=ZN-8xVl2iWJmYo'>TikTok</a></li></ul><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 340 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jay Darkmoore. Jay is a published author, commentator and hosts his own YouTube channel and podcast, discussing issues around policing in the UK.  He has written several books, including crime novels and his own memoir, ‘The Job's F*cked - The Secret Diary of a Police Officer’, which was published in 2025 and details his 10-year career in the English Police Force as a Police Constable.  In this episode we do a deep di...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 340 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jay Darkmoore.</p><p>Jay is a published author, commentator and hosts his own YouTube channel and podcast, discussing issues around policing in the UK. </p><p>He has written several books, including crime novels and his own memoir, ‘The Job&apos;s F*cked - The Secret Diary of a Police Officer’, which was published in 2025 and details his 10-year career in the English Police Force as a Police Constable. </p><p>In this episode we do a deep dive into the book and his journey in the Police, how domestic abuse incidents were handled during his time in the organisation, some of the most difficult call-outs he and his fellow officers had to deal with, what is the truth behind ‘non-crime hate incidents’? Is there a ‘two tier’ system in how crimes are handled? And much more. </p><p>For Jay’s mental health journey, we discuss his personal experience of being domestically abused and why that inspired him to join the Police in the first place. </p><p>We also talk about family issues he experienced throughout his early life, his relationship with his mum, the lack of control he felt he had in his childhood and adolescence, and how he went about taking that control back as an adult through his choices and life path. </p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Jay&apos;s journey, purchase a copy of his books and subscribe to the  Job&apos;s F*cked podcast here: <a href='https://linktr.ee/Jaydarkmoore'>https://linktr.ee/Jaydarkmoore</a>.</p><p>You can follow Jay on social media below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/jay_darkmoore/'>Instagram</a></li><li><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@jaydarkmoore'>TikTok</a></li></ul><p>TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a brief discussion about suicide, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 340 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jay Darkmoore.</p><p>Jay is a published author, commentator and hosts his own YouTube channel and podcast, discussing issues around policing in the UK. </p><p>He has written several books, including crime novels and his own memoir, ‘The Job&apos;s F*cked - The Secret Diary of a Police Officer’, which was published in 2025 and details his 10-year career in the English Police Force as a Police Constable. </p><p>In this episode we do a deep dive into the book and his journey in the Police, how domestic abuse incidents were handled during his time in the organisation, some of the most difficult call-outs he and his fellow officers had to deal with, what is the truth behind ‘non-crime hate incidents’? Is there a ‘two tier’ system in how crimes are handled? And much more. </p><p>For Jay’s mental health journey, we discuss his personal experience of being domestically abused and why that inspired him to join the Police in the first place. </p><p>We also talk about family issues he experienced throughout his early life, his relationship with his mum, the lack of control he felt he had in his childhood and adolescence, and how he went about taking that control back as an adult through his choices and life path. </p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Jay&apos;s journey, purchase a copy of his books and subscribe to the  Job&apos;s F*cked podcast here: <a href='https://linktr.ee/Jaydarkmoore'>https://linktr.ee/Jaydarkmoore</a>.</p><p>You can follow Jay on social media below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/jay_darkmoore/'>Instagram</a></li><li><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@jaydarkmoore'>TikTok</a></li></ul><p>TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a brief discussion about suicide, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 339 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Luke Loughlin.  Luke is a men’s mental health advocate based in Canada, the former Co-Founder of Men United and the Founder of Recovery Painting, a painting and decorating business which gives opportunities to men in recovery from addiction issues or have been in prison.  He is also the Founder of The Inside Job Project, a soon-to-be-launched recovery and coaching programme for other people going through addictio...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 339 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Luke Loughlin. </p><p>Luke is a men’s mental health advocate based in Canada, the former Co-Founder of Men United and the Founder of Recovery Painting, a painting and decorating business which gives opportunities to men in recovery from addiction issues or have been in prison. </p><p>He is also the Founder of The Inside Job Project, a soon-to-be-launched recovery and coaching programme for other people going through addiction recovery.</p><p>Luke first came on the podcast in May 2024 in JCIP #244, where we discussed childhood trauma, including being a survivor of CSA, his battle with alcohol addiction, interactions with the police, faith and recovery. </p><p>We then checked in again in March 2025 in JCIP #280 where we had one of the most powerful conversations we&apos;ve ever had on this podcast with Luke and his sister Lindsay.</p><p>In this Part 2 solo episode, we check back in with Luke’s mental health journey and recovery. </p><p>We talk about the conclusion of a court case which has been hanging over him since 2019 and which came about because of his actions whilst in addiction. </p><p>We discuss how and why he built his new painting and decorating business and giving other men like him an opportunity for employment, self-esteem and keep them on the path of recovery. </p><p>For Luke’s continued advocacy journey, we discuss his launch plans for The Inside Job, the event he did in February 2026 with an organisation called Lives Touched by Addiction and a sermon he delivered about his story at his local church. </p><p>We finish by discussing the opportunity he had when he got to speak to a graduate class of firefighters, which as you’ll discover, was a massive full circle moment for him in the context of his story. </p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can follow Luke on social media here: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthloughlin/'>https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthloughlin/</a></p><p>You can listen to Luke&apos;s previous episodes below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595459/episodes/18685914'>JCIP #244 - Luke Loughlin</a></li><li><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595459/episodes/18685868'>JCIP #280 - Luke Loughlin &amp; Lindsay Loughlin</a></li></ul><p>TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a brief discussion about sexual abuse and suicide, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 339 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Luke Loughlin. </p><p>Luke is a men’s mental health advocate based in Canada, the former Co-Founder of Men United and the Founder of Recovery Painting, a painting and decorating business which gives opportunities to men in recovery from addiction issues or have been in prison. </p><p>He is also the Founder of The Inside Job Project, a soon-to-be-launched recovery and coaching programme for other people going through addiction recovery.</p><p>Luke first came on the podcast in May 2024 in JCIP #244, where we discussed childhood trauma, including being a survivor of CSA, his battle with alcohol addiction, interactions with the police, faith and recovery. </p><p>We then checked in again in March 2025 in JCIP #280 where we had one of the most powerful conversations we&apos;ve ever had on this podcast with Luke and his sister Lindsay.</p><p>In this Part 2 solo episode, we check back in with Luke’s mental health journey and recovery. </p><p>We talk about the conclusion of a court case which has been hanging over him since 2019 and which came about because of his actions whilst in addiction. </p><p>We discuss how and why he built his new painting and decorating business and giving other men like him an opportunity for employment, self-esteem and keep them on the path of recovery. </p><p>For Luke’s continued advocacy journey, we discuss his launch plans for The Inside Job, the event he did in February 2026 with an organisation called Lives Touched by Addiction and a sermon he delivered about his story at his local church. </p><p>We finish by discussing the opportunity he had when he got to speak to a graduate class of firefighters, which as you’ll discover, was a massive full circle moment for him in the context of his story. </p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can follow Luke on social media here: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthloughlin/'>https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthloughlin/</a></p><p>You can listen to Luke&apos;s previous episodes below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595459/episodes/18685914'>JCIP #244 - Luke Loughlin</a></li><li><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595459/episodes/18685868'>JCIP #280 - Luke Loughlin &amp; Lindsay Loughlin</a></li></ul><p>TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a brief discussion about sexual abuse and suicide, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 338 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with George Gabriel. George is the Director and Co-Founder of an organisation called ‘The Dad Shift’, which is made up of a group of men, dads and other parents campaigning for better paternity leave in the UK.  Currently, in the UK, dads only receive a statutory two weeks off work when they become a father or for any future children they have. This is paid at less than half the minimum wage, with self-employed men receiving no...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 338 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with George Gabriel.</p><p>George is the Director and Co-Founder of an organisation called ‘The Dad Shift’, which is made up of a group of men, dads and other parents campaigning for better paternity leave in the UK. </p><p>Currently, in the UK, dads only receive a statutory two weeks off work when they become a father or for any future children they have. This is paid at less than half the minimum wage, with self-employed men receiving nothing.</p><p>The Dad Shift is calling for more paternity leave that is sustainable, affordable and equal. </p><p>In this episode we first discuss George’s mental health journey, which centres around several major life events. The first was his marriage to his first wife, who he was in a relationship with for 13 years. </p><p>After it ended acrimoniously, he ended up moving back into his childhood bedroom with his parents at 30 years old. At the time, he was running a humanitarian organisation supporting refugees called ‘Safe for Passage’ and he hit rock bottom.</p><p>The first steps of his recovery then came when his brother took him on a holiday to Brazil. However, things didn’t pan out that way and after signing up for a mountain hike in the middle of the night whilst intoxicated, he reached the summit and thought about taking his own life. </p><p>Just as he was about to complete this attempt, his tour guide came over to him and offered him a Snickers bar, and it broke his suicidal thought cycle.</p><p>He came back to the UK, took more positive steps with his recovery, and suddenly things began to fall into place for him. </p><p>He was approached by a recruiter for a tech company and got the job, he did EMDR therapy and ayahuasca, which we’ll discuss in the pod how they benefited him, and George slowly rebuilt his life. </p><p>He entered a new relationship with his now-wife and became a father twice! In his words, he now lives a life he never imagined.</p><p>We discuss this entire mental health journey of crisis and recovery, fatherhood, the work he is doing with The Dad Shift and the impact it has had on changing the conversation.  </p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about The Dad Shift here:<a href='https://dadshift.org.uk/'> https://dadshift.org.uk/</a>.</p><p>You can follow The Dad Shift on social media below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/dadshiftuk/'>Instagram</a></li><li><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@dadshiftuk'>TikTok</a></li></ul><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 338 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with George Gabriel.</p><p>George is the Director and Co-Founder of an organisation called ‘The Dad Shift’, which is made up of a group of men, dads and other parents campaigning for better paternity leave in the UK. </p><p>Currently, in the UK, dads only receive a statutory two weeks off work when they become a father or for any future children they have. This is paid at less than half the minimum wage, with self-employed men receiving nothing.</p><p>The Dad Shift is calling for more paternity leave that is sustainable, affordable and equal. </p><p>In this episode we first discuss George’s mental health journey, which centres around several major life events. The first was his marriage to his first wife, who he was in a relationship with for 13 years. </p><p>After it ended acrimoniously, he ended up moving back into his childhood bedroom with his parents at 30 years old. At the time, he was running a humanitarian organisation supporting refugees called ‘Safe for Passage’ and he hit rock bottom.</p><p>The first steps of his recovery then came when his brother took him on a holiday to Brazil. However, things didn’t pan out that way and after signing up for a mountain hike in the middle of the night whilst intoxicated, he reached the summit and thought about taking his own life. </p><p>Just as he was about to complete this attempt, his tour guide came over to him and offered him a Snickers bar, and it broke his suicidal thought cycle.</p><p>He came back to the UK, took more positive steps with his recovery, and suddenly things began to fall into place for him. </p><p>He was approached by a recruiter for a tech company and got the job, he did EMDR therapy and ayahuasca, which we’ll discuss in the pod how they benefited him, and George slowly rebuilt his life. </p><p>He entered a new relationship with his now-wife and became a father twice! In his words, he now lives a life he never imagined.</p><p>We discuss this entire mental health journey of crisis and recovery, fatherhood, the work he is doing with The Dad Shift and the impact it has had on changing the conversation.  </p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about The Dad Shift here:<a href='https://dadshift.org.uk/'> https://dadshift.org.uk/</a>.</p><p>You can follow The Dad Shift on social media below: </p><ul><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/dadshiftuk/'>Instagram</a></li><li><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@dadshiftuk'>TikTok</a></li></ul><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #337 - Mark Taylor</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 337 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Mark Taylor.  Mark is a Director at Men Walking and Talking (MWAT), a men’s walk and talk organisation founded in 2021 by Dan Reid.  Mark is also the Kenilworth branch Walk Leader, which is how he became involved in MWAT and remains the leader to this day.  In this episode we discuss his involvement with MWAT, its growth, the services it provides and the impact it’s had on the men they support.  We also disc...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 337 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Mark Taylor. </p><p>Mark is a Director at Men Walking and Talking (MWAT), a men’s walk and talk organisation founded in 2021 by Dan Reid. </p><p>Mark is also the Kenilworth branch Walk Leader, which is how he became involved in MWAT and remains the leader to this day. </p><p>In this episode we discuss his involvement with MWAT, its growth, the services it provides and the impact it’s had on the men they support. </p><p>We also discuss Mark’s own mental health journey, which originates from a very bad car accident he had in 1997 when he was 25 years old. For a long time he didn’t see it as a long-lasting traumatic event.</p><p>However, in 2021, his mental health issues came to a head. </p><p>He started experiencing unexplained outbursts of anger in the workplace, which became so bad they almost cost him his job. </p><p>He googled anger management therapists and found someone who began helping him unlock why he was having these outbursts. </p><p>He told his therapist about some important life events which had caused him difficulty or even trauma. He listed being bullying at school, getting divorced from his wife and the loss of regular time with his children. </p><p>He then disclosed the car accident and some traits which are associated with Post-Traumatic Stress, including the anger, as well as high sensitivity to noisy environments and certain sounds. </p><p>Suddenly, things began to make sense and from there, he began to gain the self-awareness to improve his life, make adjustments to his work to avoid being triggered and recover from those traits which had previously almost derailed his life. </p><p>We discuss all of that, his recovery and how he now helps men go on that journey of self-awareness and ownership like he did.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about MWAT and find your local walk branch here: <a href='https://www.menwalkingandtalking.co.uk/'>https://www.menwalkingandtalking.co.uk/</a>.</p><p>You can follow MWAT on social media here: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/menwalkingandtalking/?hl=en'>https://www.instagram.com/menwalkingandtalking/?hl=en</a></p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 337 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Mark Taylor. </p><p>Mark is a Director at Men Walking and Talking (MWAT), a men’s walk and talk organisation founded in 2021 by Dan Reid. </p><p>Mark is also the Kenilworth branch Walk Leader, which is how he became involved in MWAT and remains the leader to this day. </p><p>In this episode we discuss his involvement with MWAT, its growth, the services it provides and the impact it’s had on the men they support. </p><p>We also discuss Mark’s own mental health journey, which originates from a very bad car accident he had in 1997 when he was 25 years old. For a long time he didn’t see it as a long-lasting traumatic event.</p><p>However, in 2021, his mental health issues came to a head. </p><p>He started experiencing unexplained outbursts of anger in the workplace, which became so bad they almost cost him his job. </p><p>He googled anger management therapists and found someone who began helping him unlock why he was having these outbursts. </p><p>He told his therapist about some important life events which had caused him difficulty or even trauma. He listed being bullying at school, getting divorced from his wife and the loss of regular time with his children. </p><p>He then disclosed the car accident and some traits which are associated with Post-Traumatic Stress, including the anger, as well as high sensitivity to noisy environments and certain sounds. </p><p>Suddenly, things began to make sense and from there, he began to gain the self-awareness to improve his life, make adjustments to his work to avoid being triggered and recover from those traits which had previously almost derailed his life. </p><p>We discuss all of that, his recovery and how he now helps men go on that journey of self-awareness and ownership like he did.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about MWAT and find your local walk branch here: <a href='https://www.menwalkingandtalking.co.uk/'>https://www.menwalkingandtalking.co.uk/</a>.</p><p>You can follow MWAT on social media here: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/menwalkingandtalking/?hl=en'>https://www.instagram.com/menwalkingandtalking/?hl=en</a></p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 336 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Sam Lehane.  Sam is an entrepreneur, former business owner and former employee of Virgin StartUp, where he worked during two separate periods. In-between all of that, he co-founded a creative events &amp; wellbeing business called Make Your Own (M.Y.O) alongside his wife Diana, which they ran together from 2017-2025, until they exited and sold it. In this episode we chart Sam’s professional journey, from starting out in KP...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 336 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Sam Lehane. </p><p>Sam is an entrepreneur, former business owner and former employee of Virgin StartUp, where he worked during two separate periods.</p><p>In-between all of that, he co-founded a creative events &amp; wellbeing business called Make Your Own (M.Y.O) alongside his wife Diana, which they ran together from 2017-2025, until they exited and sold it.</p><p>In this episode we chart Sam’s professional journey, from starting out in KPMG in their Dublin offices, moving to London, starting his own business alongside his wife and being inspired by his father, who ran his own business for over 30 years. </p><p>We also discuss his work with start up businesses with Virgin and working with Richard Branson, where he is in 2026 where he could be unemployed for the first time, and the identity issues he has been managing as a result. </p><p>For Sam’s mental health journey, we discuss the life and death of his dad, who died from bowel cancer on 4th September 2014. We talk about the influence he had on his life, the way Sam handled the grief and how he moved forward from that point. </p><p>We also talk about how following the Covid-19 pandemic, Sam was much more proactive in developing his mental toolbox, which involved him trying various things to figure out what worked for him and what didn’t, and using those in the future when he experienced mental health dips.</p><p>We finish by discussing the role his wife plays in supporting his mental health, fatherhood, which he was due to become at the time of recording and this new chapter of his life.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent </p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 336 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Sam Lehane. </p><p>Sam is an entrepreneur, former business owner and former employee of Virgin StartUp, where he worked during two separate periods.</p><p>In-between all of that, he co-founded a creative events &amp; wellbeing business called Make Your Own (M.Y.O) alongside his wife Diana, which they ran together from 2017-2025, until they exited and sold it.</p><p>In this episode we chart Sam’s professional journey, from starting out in KPMG in their Dublin offices, moving to London, starting his own business alongside his wife and being inspired by his father, who ran his own business for over 30 years. </p><p>We also discuss his work with start up businesses with Virgin and working with Richard Branson, where he is in 2026 where he could be unemployed for the first time, and the identity issues he has been managing as a result. </p><p>For Sam’s mental health journey, we discuss the life and death of his dad, who died from bowel cancer on 4th September 2014. We talk about the influence he had on his life, the way Sam handled the grief and how he moved forward from that point. </p><p>We also talk about how following the Covid-19 pandemic, Sam was much more proactive in developing his mental toolbox, which involved him trying various things to figure out what worked for him and what didn’t, and using those in the future when he experienced mental health dips.</p><p>We finish by discussing the role his wife plays in supporting his mental health, fatherhood, which he was due to become at the time of recording and this new chapter of his life.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent </p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #335 - Darren Placid</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 335 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Darren Placid.  Darren has worked as a firefighter in the London Fire Brigade for 20 years. He applied in 2004 and successfully became a firefighter in 2005.  He is currently stationed at Romford Fire Station and completed a sponsored Hyrox on 5th December 2025 in full fire gear alongside his friend and colleague Carl to raise money for The Firefighters Charity. The charity provides mental health support to male and f...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 335 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Darren Placid. </p><p>Darren has worked as a firefighter in the London Fire Brigade for 20 years. He applied in 2004 and successfully became a firefighter in 2005. </p><p>He is currently stationed at Romford Fire Station and completed a sponsored Hyrox on 5th December 2025 in full fire gear alongside his friend and colleague Carl to raise money for The Firefighters Charity. The charity provides mental health support to male and female firefighters across the service. </p><p>In a previous life, Darren was a professional footballer, playing as a goalkeeper until retiring in 2004, and played in the FA Cup for non-league team Heybridge Swifts in 2003.</p><p>After retiring, he didn’t know what to do with his life. He was away with his mates for a weekender and he happened to hear the fire service advertising on radio stations all weekend. He decided to apply, which caused some conflict with his dad, whom he later reconciled with, and the rest is history. </p><p>In this episode we discuss his professional journey, becoming a personal trainer, and his 20 year firefighter career. </p><p>For Darren’s mental health journey, we discuss his experience of Post-Traumatic Stress, particularly two incidents which shaped his life at different stages. </p><p>When he was 16, he was at a train station when he saw a man jump in front of a train and take his own life.</p><p>Fast forward a couple of decades and at the same train station, working as a firefighter this time, he had to deal with another incident of a young person jumping in front of a train too, and we talk about this very weird and dark ‘full circle’ moment. </p><p>We discuss how he dealt with that incident from a mental health perspective, the tools he put in place to manage the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress when they occurred after that incident, and how he&apos;s moved forward to do his job to the best of his ability.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can follow Darren on social media here: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/darrenplacid/'>https://www.instagram.com/darrenplacid/</a></p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 335 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Darren Placid. </p><p>Darren has worked as a firefighter in the London Fire Brigade for 20 years. He applied in 2004 and successfully became a firefighter in 2005. </p><p>He is currently stationed at Romford Fire Station and completed a sponsored Hyrox on 5th December 2025 in full fire gear alongside his friend and colleague Carl to raise money for The Firefighters Charity. The charity provides mental health support to male and female firefighters across the service. </p><p>In a previous life, Darren was a professional footballer, playing as a goalkeeper until retiring in 2004, and played in the FA Cup for non-league team Heybridge Swifts in 2003.</p><p>After retiring, he didn’t know what to do with his life. He was away with his mates for a weekender and he happened to hear the fire service advertising on radio stations all weekend. He decided to apply, which caused some conflict with his dad, whom he later reconciled with, and the rest is history. </p><p>In this episode we discuss his professional journey, becoming a personal trainer, and his 20 year firefighter career. </p><p>For Darren’s mental health journey, we discuss his experience of Post-Traumatic Stress, particularly two incidents which shaped his life at different stages. </p><p>When he was 16, he was at a train station when he saw a man jump in front of a train and take his own life.</p><p>Fast forward a couple of decades and at the same train station, working as a firefighter this time, he had to deal with another incident of a young person jumping in front of a train too, and we talk about this very weird and dark ‘full circle’ moment. </p><p>We discuss how he dealt with that incident from a mental health perspective, the tools he put in place to manage the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress when they occurred after that incident, and how he&apos;s moved forward to do his job to the best of his ability.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can follow Darren on social media here: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/darrenplacid/'>https://www.instagram.com/darrenplacid/</a></p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #334 - Mike Thompson</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #334 - Mike Thompson</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 334 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Mike Thompson. Mike is the Founder of two organisations, Paternity Fraud UK and the Falsely Accused Network.  Mike founded PFUK in July 2020 and then later set up FAN in May 2023.  FAN supports men who have been falsely accused of domestic abuse in the family court system and outside of it, and PFUK supports men and families who have been the victim of paternity fraud, which is still not classified as its own unique c...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 334 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Mike Thompson.</p><p>Mike is the Founder of two organisations, Paternity Fraud UK and the Falsely Accused Network. </p><p>Mike founded PFUK in July 2020 and then later set up FAN in May 2023. </p><p>FAN supports men who have been falsely accused of domestic abuse in the family court system and outside of it, and PFUK supports men and families who have been the victim of paternity fraud, which is still not classified as its own unique criminal offence in the UK.</p><p>Mike’s desire to start these organisations came from his own experience of being the victim of paternity fraud and being falsely accused of domestic abuse from his marriage to his first wife. </p><p>Mike married his first wife in 2013 but very quickly after the wedding, the relationship became toxic. </p><p>In November 2017, he decided to leave the relationship for good. However, the day he told her he was leaving her, she rang him and told him she was pregnant. </p><p>This child was born in the summer of 2019. Fast forward two years later and in May 2020, after developing suspicions about his paternity and his best friend disclosing to him that he shared his own doubts, he took a DNA test and devastatingly, Mike found out that the child he was raising as his own for two years, was not his. </p><p>In this episode we discuss that journey, his experience of periods of depression at various points in his life, his experience of being a victim of paternity fraud, its prevalence in the UK and the statistics behind it, his experience of the family court system and being falsely accused of domestic abuse. </p><p>We then discuss how he channelled that trauma into setting up PFUK and FAN, the work the organisations do to support men, the safeguards they have in place to determine the genuine men who have been falsely accused and those who are in actual fact abusers looking to falsely accuse their own female victims, and the key achievements the organisation has had since they were created. </p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Paternity Fraud UK here: <a href='https://www.paternityfrauduk.org/'>https://www.paternityfrauduk.org/</a> </p><p>You can find out more about Falsely Accused Network here: <a href='https://www.falselyaccusednetwork.co.uk/'>https://www.falselyaccusednetwork.co.uk/</a></p><p>You can follow FAN on social media here: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/paternityfrauduk/'>https://www.instagram.com/paternityfrauduk/</a></p><p>You can follow PFUK on social media here: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/falselyaccusednetworkuk/'>https://www.instagram.com/falselyaccusednetworkuk/</a></p><p>TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains discussions about paternity fraud, domestic abuse and suicide, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 334 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Mike Thompson.</p><p>Mike is the Founder of two organisations, Paternity Fraud UK and the Falsely Accused Network. </p><p>Mike founded PFUK in July 2020 and then later set up FAN in May 2023. </p><p>FAN supports men who have been falsely accused of domestic abuse in the family court system and outside of it, and PFUK supports men and families who have been the victim of paternity fraud, which is still not classified as its own unique criminal offence in the UK.</p><p>Mike’s desire to start these organisations came from his own experience of being the victim of paternity fraud and being falsely accused of domestic abuse from his marriage to his first wife. </p><p>Mike married his first wife in 2013 but very quickly after the wedding, the relationship became toxic. </p><p>In November 2017, he decided to leave the relationship for good. However, the day he told her he was leaving her, she rang him and told him she was pregnant. </p><p>This child was born in the summer of 2019. Fast forward two years later and in May 2020, after developing suspicions about his paternity and his best friend disclosing to him that he shared his own doubts, he took a DNA test and devastatingly, Mike found out that the child he was raising as his own for two years, was not his. </p><p>In this episode we discuss that journey, his experience of periods of depression at various points in his life, his experience of being a victim of paternity fraud, its prevalence in the UK and the statistics behind it, his experience of the family court system and being falsely accused of domestic abuse. </p><p>We then discuss how he channelled that trauma into setting up PFUK and FAN, the work the organisations do to support men, the safeguards they have in place to determine the genuine men who have been falsely accused and those who are in actual fact abusers looking to falsely accuse their own female victims, and the key achievements the organisation has had since they were created. </p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Paternity Fraud UK here: <a href='https://www.paternityfrauduk.org/'>https://www.paternityfrauduk.org/</a> </p><p>You can find out more about Falsely Accused Network here: <a href='https://www.falselyaccusednetwork.co.uk/'>https://www.falselyaccusednetwork.co.uk/</a></p><p>You can follow FAN on social media here: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/paternityfrauduk/'>https://www.instagram.com/paternityfrauduk/</a></p><p>You can follow PFUK on social media here: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/falselyaccusednetworkuk/'>https://www.instagram.com/falselyaccusednetworkuk/</a></p><p>TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains discussions about paternity fraud, domestic abuse and suicide, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #333 - Scott Johnson - Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #333 - Scott Johnson - Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 333 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Scott Johnson.  Scott is the Founder and CEO of the Proper Blokes Club (PBC) C.I.C, a community organisation which provides walk and talk groups for men across London and, since we last checked in, outside of London too! We first checked in with Scott in JCIP #256 in August 2024, where we discussed the origins of PBC, divorce and his experience of the family court system, parental alienation, gambling and alcohol addi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 333 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Scott Johnson. </p><p>Scott is the Founder and CEO of the Proper Blokes Club (PBC) C.I.C, a community organisation which provides walk and talk groups for men across London and, since we last checked in, outside of London too!</p><p>We first checked in with Scott in JCIP #256 in August 2024, where we discussed the origins of PBC, divorce and his experience of the family court system, parental alienation, gambling and alcohol addiction and his subsequent recovery from both.</p><p>In the last year, PBC has gone from strength to strength. Scott now runs PBC full-time, and the organisation has 30 walks across the UK!</p><p>In Part 1, Scott was also developing a new idea called Talk FC, which in the last year, he has successfully launched. The first team is based in Romford in East London, with 25 lads from the ages of 20-50 years old.</p><p>We discuss the ‘Team Talks’ they do at the end of every session, his plans for an employment project through Talk FC, and his plans for a new programme to help young people from the ages of 10-19 too. </p><p>For Scott’s continued mental health journey, we have a check in on his recovery, rediscovering his love for running and his goal to do an ultra-marathon in 2026. </p><p>We also discuss the balance he has to find between finding ‘good addictions’ to replace his old, negative ones but still retain a healthy work-life balance and family life. </p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Proper Blokes Club and find a walk and talk near you here: <a href='https://www.theproperblokesclub.co.uk/'>https://www.theproperblokesclub.co.uk/</a></p><p>You can follow PBC on social media here: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/the_proper_blokes_club_cic/'>https://www.instagram.com/the_proper_blokes_club_cic/ </a></p><p>You can also follow Talk FC on social media here: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/talk_fc_uk/'>https://www.instagram.com/talk_fc_uk/</a></p><p>You can listen to Part 1 of Scott&apos;s journey here: <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595459/episodes/18685899'>https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595459/episodes/18685899</a></p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 333 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Scott Johnson. </p><p>Scott is the Founder and CEO of the Proper Blokes Club (PBC) C.I.C, a community organisation which provides walk and talk groups for men across London and, since we last checked in, outside of London too!</p><p>We first checked in with Scott in JCIP #256 in August 2024, where we discussed the origins of PBC, divorce and his experience of the family court system, parental alienation, gambling and alcohol addiction and his subsequent recovery from both.</p><p>In the last year, PBC has gone from strength to strength. Scott now runs PBC full-time, and the organisation has 30 walks across the UK!</p><p>In Part 1, Scott was also developing a new idea called Talk FC, which in the last year, he has successfully launched. The first team is based in Romford in East London, with 25 lads from the ages of 20-50 years old.</p><p>We discuss the ‘Team Talks’ they do at the end of every session, his plans for an employment project through Talk FC, and his plans for a new programme to help young people from the ages of 10-19 too. </p><p>For Scott’s continued mental health journey, we have a check in on his recovery, rediscovering his love for running and his goal to do an ultra-marathon in 2026. </p><p>We also discuss the balance he has to find between finding ‘good addictions’ to replace his old, negative ones but still retain a healthy work-life balance and family life. </p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Proper Blokes Club and find a walk and talk near you here: <a href='https://www.theproperblokesclub.co.uk/'>https://www.theproperblokesclub.co.uk/</a></p><p>You can follow PBC on social media here: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/the_proper_blokes_club_cic/'>https://www.instagram.com/the_proper_blokes_club_cic/ </a></p><p>You can also follow Talk FC on social media here: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/talk_fc_uk/'>https://www.instagram.com/talk_fc_uk/</a></p><p>You can listen to Part 1 of Scott&apos;s journey here: <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595459/episodes/18685899'>https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595459/episodes/18685899</a></p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #332 - TheTinMen - Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #332 - TheTinMen - Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 332 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with George from TheTinMen. We first checked in with George in January 2024 in JCIP #223, where we covered a whole range of issues he covers on the platform, including: male domestic abuse victims, male suicide, working-class boys and boys more generally struggling in education, fatherlessness and sexual abuse in men’s prisons. In this Part 2, we discuss his views on Netflix’s megahit TV show ‘Adolescence’, the state of play fo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 332 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with George from TheTinMen.</p><p>We first checked in with George in January 2024 in JCIP #223, where we covered a whole range of issues he covers on the platform, including: male domestic abuse victims, male suicide, working-class boys and boys more generally struggling in education, fatherlessness and sexual abuse in men’s prisons.</p><p>In this Part 2, we discuss his views on Netflix’s megahit TV show ‘Adolescence’, the state of play for male domestic abuse victims and men with eating disorders, social media trends like ‘men would rather do X than go to therapy’ and the very problematic ‘would you rather be in a forest alone with a man or a bear’.</p><p>We also discuss the controversy surrounding a dating app called &apos;Tea&apos;, and George’s ground-breaking investigation into men’s mental health charity ‘Movember’ and what he uncovered.</p><p>We finish by discussing the recent break he took from advocacy work and why he did it.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can follow TheTinMen on social media below: </p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetinmen/</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTinMenBlog</p><p>You can listen to Part 1 of George&apos;s journey here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595459/episodes/18685941</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 332 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with George from TheTinMen.</p><p>We first checked in with George in January 2024 in JCIP #223, where we covered a whole range of issues he covers on the platform, including: male domestic abuse victims, male suicide, working-class boys and boys more generally struggling in education, fatherlessness and sexual abuse in men’s prisons.</p><p>In this Part 2, we discuss his views on Netflix’s megahit TV show ‘Adolescence’, the state of play for male domestic abuse victims and men with eating disorders, social media trends like ‘men would rather do X than go to therapy’ and the very problematic ‘would you rather be in a forest alone with a man or a bear’.</p><p>We also discuss the controversy surrounding a dating app called &apos;Tea&apos;, and George’s ground-breaking investigation into men’s mental health charity ‘Movember’ and what he uncovered.</p><p>We finish by discussing the recent break he took from advocacy work and why he did it.</p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can follow TheTinMen on social media below: </p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetinmen/</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTinMenBlog</p><p>You can listen to Part 1 of George&apos;s journey here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595459/episodes/18685941</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #331 - Colm Brett - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 331 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Colm Brett.  Colm is now the Founder and CEO of Arctic Event Solutions, which provides towable refrigerated trailers for hire to the live events space, including concerts and festivals.  In this episode we discuss why he stepped away from the live events space full-time, building the business, and the freedom its given him in still being able to do freelance work in the space whilst having a much better routine a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In episode 331 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Colm Brett. </p><p>Colm is now the Founder and CEO of Arctic Event Solutions, which provides towable refrigerated trailers for hire to the live events space, including concerts and festivals. </p><p>In this episode we discuss why he stepped away from the live events space full-time, building the business, and the freedom its given him in still being able to do freelance work in the space whilst having a much better routine and structure. </p><p>We also discuss the benefits and challenges of being an entrepreneur and self-employed, and the new skills it’s given him. </p><p>For Colm’s continued mental health journey, we talk about how he has become a lot better at expressing vulnerability and taking off the mask around people. </p><p>We also talk about the role his long-term partner has played in the progress he’s made, and the joy that’s come into his life with the dog he and his partner decided to adopt! </p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Arctic Event Solutions here: https://www.arcticeventsolutions.com/</p><p>You can follow them on social media below: </p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcticeventsolutions/</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 331 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Colm Brett. </p><p>Colm is now the Founder and CEO of Arctic Event Solutions, which provides towable refrigerated trailers for hire to the live events space, including concerts and festivals. </p><p>In this episode we discuss why he stepped away from the live events space full-time, building the business, and the freedom its given him in still being able to do freelance work in the space whilst having a much better routine and structure. </p><p>We also discuss the benefits and challenges of being an entrepreneur and self-employed, and the new skills it’s given him. </p><p>For Colm’s continued mental health journey, we talk about how he has become a lot better at expressing vulnerability and taking off the mask around people. </p><p>We also talk about the role his long-term partner has played in the progress he’s made, and the joy that’s come into his life with the dog he and his partner decided to adopt! </p><p>As always, #itsokaytovent</p><p>You can find out more about Arctic Event Solutions here: https://www.arcticeventsolutions.com/</p><p>You can follow them on social media below: </p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcticeventsolutions/</p><p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #330 - Ben Sixsmith - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 330 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with journalist Ben Sixsmith. Ben currently works as Online Editor and podcast critic for The Critic magazine, and also has a Substack called The Zone. We first checked in with Ben in November 2022 in JCIP #159, where we discussed his journey into journalism, male stoicism and the pros and cons of meaning and its absence. We also discussed Ben’s experience of an eating disorder, where he had anorexia and bulimia during his univ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 330 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with journalist Ben Sixsmith. Ben currently works as Online Editor and podcast critic for The Critic magazine, and also has a Substack called The Zone. We first checked in with Ben in November 2022 in JCIP #159, where we discussed his journey into journalism, male stoicism and the pros and cons of meaning and its absence. We also discussed Ben’s experience of an eating disorder, where he had anorexia and bulimia during his university degree, why the EDs forced him to drop out of university altogether, how he overcame them and turned his life around.In Part 2, we discuss a range of issues, including online subcultures and how our identities have become increasingly tied to them, AI and the future of creativity. For Ben’s continued mental health journey, we discuss his agnosticism, the grief of losing his dog Lola, and his decision to get a new dog called Buddy.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Ben&apos;s writing here: https://www.bensixsmith.com/.You can follow Ben on social media below: X: https://x.com/BDSixsmithYou can listen to Part 1 of Ben&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-159-ben-sixsmithSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 330 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with journalist Ben Sixsmith. Ben currently works as Online Editor and podcast critic for The Critic magazine, and also has a Substack called The Zone. We first checked in with Ben in November 2022 in JCIP #159, where we discussed his journey into journalism, male stoicism and the pros and cons of meaning and its absence. We also discussed Ben’s experience of an eating disorder, where he had anorexia and bulimia during his university degree, why the EDs forced him to drop out of university altogether, how he overcame them and turned his life around.In Part 2, we discuss a range of issues, including online subcultures and how our identities have become increasingly tied to them, AI and the future of creativity. For Ben’s continued mental health journey, we discuss his agnosticism, the grief of losing his dog Lola, and his decision to get a new dog called Buddy.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Ben&apos;s writing here: https://www.bensixsmith.com/.You can follow Ben on social media below: X: https://x.com/BDSixsmithYou can listen to Part 1 of Ben&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-159-ben-sixsmithSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #329 - Richard Campion</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 329 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Richard Campion. Richard is a Devon-based professional photographer, who specialises in wildlife photography. We came across his work through great friend of the pod and all-round legend William Jones-Warner who recently did a collaborative project with Richard capturing wild otters in the Isle of Mull in Scotland.Richard grew up in Jersey originally and got into photography relatively late.It started when he moved to London in...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 329 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Richard Campion. Richard is a Devon-based professional photographer, who specialises in wildlife photography. We came across his work through great friend of the pod and all-round legend William Jones-Warner who recently did a collaborative project with Richard capturing wild otters in the Isle of Mull in Scotland.Richard grew up in Jersey originally and got into photography relatively late.It started when he moved to London in 2015 and he was in a corporate job in The City he deeply disliked. During this difficult period where he experienced symptoms of depression and quite severe anxiety, Richard would try and combat it by going for short walks and looking for wildlife. That summer, his sister visited him and bought him his very first camera, and the rest is history. He began capturing the wildlife he saw on those walks, building that love of nature and animals, and he eventually got himself out of that state of mind. Now, he has built his photography career to the point he can do it for his full-time career. He offers workshops and photography tours to clients, including the chance to see beavers, seals, brown hare and red deer. In this episode we discuss this journey, his career highlights so far, working with Will and their plans for a wildlife podcast in 2026. For Richard’s mental health journey, we discuss his diagnoses of OCD and ADHD. He was diagnosed with OCD and this manifested in rituals, health OCD and intrusive thoughts which his brain told him he needed to do in order to protect his mum and sisters and prevent them from dying. We discuss his journey of self-awareness, acceptance and ownership of both these diagnoses, the tools he’s used to manage them from childhood to adulthood, and where the conversation is for people living with OCD now, vs when he was a child in the 1990s.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Richard’s work here: https://www.richardcampionphotography.com/ You can follow him on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mywildlifeimages/ Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 329 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Richard Campion. Richard is a Devon-based professional photographer, who specialises in wildlife photography. We came across his work through great friend of the pod and all-round legend William Jones-Warner who recently did a collaborative project with Richard capturing wild otters in the Isle of Mull in Scotland.Richard grew up in Jersey originally and got into photography relatively late.It started when he moved to London in 2015 and he was in a corporate job in The City he deeply disliked. During this difficult period where he experienced symptoms of depression and quite severe anxiety, Richard would try and combat it by going for short walks and looking for wildlife. That summer, his sister visited him and bought him his very first camera, and the rest is history. He began capturing the wildlife he saw on those walks, building that love of nature and animals, and he eventually got himself out of that state of mind. Now, he has built his photography career to the point he can do it for his full-time career. He offers workshops and photography tours to clients, including the chance to see beavers, seals, brown hare and red deer. In this episode we discuss this journey, his career highlights so far, working with Will and their plans for a wildlife podcast in 2026. For Richard’s mental health journey, we discuss his diagnoses of OCD and ADHD. He was diagnosed with OCD and this manifested in rituals, health OCD and intrusive thoughts which his brain told him he needed to do in order to protect his mum and sisters and prevent them from dying. We discuss his journey of self-awareness, acceptance and ownership of both these diagnoses, the tools he’s used to manage them from childhood to adulthood, and where the conversation is for people living with OCD now, vs when he was a child in the 1990s.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Richard’s work here: https://www.richardcampionphotography.com/ You can follow him on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mywildlifeimages/ Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #328 - Declan Burley</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 328 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Declan Burley. Declan is a filmmaker, conservationist and wildlife camera operator. We came across Declan through his role in the incredible series on Apple TV, ‘The Wild Ones’, where he stars alongside former Royal Marines Commando Aldo Kane and Congolese cinematographer and cameraman Vianet Djenguet.Declan’s role in the show was as a camera trapper, where they tried to capture six incredibly beautiful but rare, endangered an...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 328 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Declan Burley. Declan is a filmmaker, conservationist and wildlife camera operator. We came across Declan through his role in the incredible series on Apple TV, ‘The Wild Ones’, where he stars alongside former Royal Marines Commando Aldo Kane and Congolese cinematographer and cameraman Vianet Djenguet.Declan’s role in the show was as a camera trapper, where they tried to capture six incredibly beautiful but rare, endangered animals on film across the world.The Wild Ones team used the footage of each animal to show to the local communities that live in their habitats and prove to them that they are worth saving. As a result of each episode, conservation efforts have been stepped up in every one of those respective countries, as a direct result of Declan, Aldo, Vianet and their crew’s efforts. Declan’s journey into filmmaking didn’t follow the route of some of his more privileged peers. After being kicked out of college at 17 years old in his hometown of Luton, he had no idea what he wanted to do in life. One day, hanging out with his friend, he told him ‘I’m going to become a cameraman’. His friend laughed in response, and his origin story was confirmed. Despite his diagnosis of dyslexia, he went to a different college and completed a B-Tech in Media Studies, before going to Bournemouth University to study TV Production. Whilst Dec was at uni, he realised he wanted to get involved in wildlife filmmaking. Bournemouth funded him to travel to the Peruvian amazon rainforest for three months which in his words, ‘changed everything’.In this episode, we chart this journey, from college to university, amazon rainforest excursions, working on Sir David Attenborough’s ‘Frozen Planet 2’ in 2018/2019, how Covid-19 affected his career, and a deep dive into The Wild Ones series. We also discuss classism and access in the filmmaking industry, accentism and how he leaned into his his working-class background and owned it to secure opportunities for himself. For Declan’s mental health journey, we discuss a diagnosis of testicular cancer in 2017, the chemotherapy and surgery he went through to resolve it, fatherhood, resilience and anti-fragility.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can watch The Wild Ones on Apple TV here: https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/the-wild-ones/umc.cmc.4w1tfn11hyb3frc9tp5fpksbb You can find out more about Declan’s work here: https://declanburley.com/ Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 328 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Declan Burley. Declan is a filmmaker, conservationist and wildlife camera operator. We came across Declan through his role in the incredible series on Apple TV, ‘The Wild Ones’, where he stars alongside former Royal Marines Commando Aldo Kane and Congolese cinematographer and cameraman Vianet Djenguet.Declan’s role in the show was as a camera trapper, where they tried to capture six incredibly beautiful but rare, endangered animals on film across the world.The Wild Ones team used the footage of each animal to show to the local communities that live in their habitats and prove to them that they are worth saving. As a result of each episode, conservation efforts have been stepped up in every one of those respective countries, as a direct result of Declan, Aldo, Vianet and their crew’s efforts. Declan’s journey into filmmaking didn’t follow the route of some of his more privileged peers. After being kicked out of college at 17 years old in his hometown of Luton, he had no idea what he wanted to do in life. One day, hanging out with his friend, he told him ‘I’m going to become a cameraman’. His friend laughed in response, and his origin story was confirmed. Despite his diagnosis of dyslexia, he went to a different college and completed a B-Tech in Media Studies, before going to Bournemouth University to study TV Production. Whilst Dec was at uni, he realised he wanted to get involved in wildlife filmmaking. Bournemouth funded him to travel to the Peruvian amazon rainforest for three months which in his words, ‘changed everything’.In this episode, we chart this journey, from college to university, amazon rainforest excursions, working on Sir David Attenborough’s ‘Frozen Planet 2’ in 2018/2019, how Covid-19 affected his career, and a deep dive into The Wild Ones series. We also discuss classism and access in the filmmaking industry, accentism and how he leaned into his his working-class background and owned it to secure opportunities for himself. For Declan’s mental health journey, we discuss a diagnosis of testicular cancer in 2017, the chemotherapy and surgery he went through to resolve it, fatherhood, resilience and anti-fragility.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can watch The Wild Ones on Apple TV here: https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/the-wild-ones/umc.cmc.4w1tfn11hyb3frc9tp5fpksbb You can find out more about Declan’s work here: https://declanburley.com/ Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #327 - Tanyka Davson</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 327 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Tanyka Davson.Tanyka Davson is a Public Affairs professional and the Co-Founder of Cubbi, a platform built to support new and expecting parents with exclusive discounts from brands that truly understand the realities of family life.Tanyka founded the business alongside her sister Olivia in 2023, who became a mother herself that year. Olivia, like many new mums and dads quickly discovered how expensive parental leave could be. W...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 327 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Tanyka Davson.Tanyka Davson is a Public Affairs professional and the Co-Founder of Cubbi, a platform built to support new and expecting parents with exclusive discounts from brands that truly understand the realities of family life.Tanyka founded the business alongside her sister Olivia in 2023, who became a mother herself that year. Olivia, like many new mums and dads quickly discovered how expensive parental leave could be. With finances stretched, even the smallest treats — a coffee or a pair of jeans to fit her new body — were tinged with guilt. Despite being a loyal customer for years, she felt unseen by the brands she loved most. So, she and Tanyka decided to take matters into their own hands and Cubbi was born. They officially launched the business in February 2024 and have signed up over 100 brands to date across a whole range of areas including healthcare, fashion, retail, food and drink, technology and experiences. In this episode we discuss Tanyka’s professional journey, where she&apos;s worked across public affairs, consultancy and the wider corporate environment.We then discuss the brave decision she took to leave her job in 2025 and work on Cubbi full-time, the transition to being self-employed, the joys and challenges of running a business with a family member and the support she hopes to extend to dads through Cubbi as the business hopefully grows.For Tanyka’s mental health journey, we discuss her experience of anxiety she’s lived with throughout her life. We talk about how it’s affected her mental health inside and outside the workplace and why it flared up particularly badly when her dad fell ill unexpectedly a few years ago.We finish by discussing the tools she used to get through those periods of anxiety and come out the other side a better and more well-rounded person. As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about Cubbi here: https://www.cubbi.uk/You can follow Cubbi on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubbi.uk/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cubbi.ukSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 327 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Tanyka Davson.Tanyka Davson is a Public Affairs professional and the Co-Founder of Cubbi, a platform built to support new and expecting parents with exclusive discounts from brands that truly understand the realities of family life.Tanyka founded the business alongside her sister Olivia in 2023, who became a mother herself that year. Olivia, like many new mums and dads quickly discovered how expensive parental leave could be. With finances stretched, even the smallest treats — a coffee or a pair of jeans to fit her new body — were tinged with guilt. Despite being a loyal customer for years, she felt unseen by the brands she loved most. So, she and Tanyka decided to take matters into their own hands and Cubbi was born. They officially launched the business in February 2024 and have signed up over 100 brands to date across a whole range of areas including healthcare, fashion, retail, food and drink, technology and experiences. In this episode we discuss Tanyka’s professional journey, where she&apos;s worked across public affairs, consultancy and the wider corporate environment.We then discuss the brave decision she took to leave her job in 2025 and work on Cubbi full-time, the transition to being self-employed, the joys and challenges of running a business with a family member and the support she hopes to extend to dads through Cubbi as the business hopefully grows.For Tanyka’s mental health journey, we discuss her experience of anxiety she’s lived with throughout her life. We talk about how it’s affected her mental health inside and outside the workplace and why it flared up particularly badly when her dad fell ill unexpectedly a few years ago.We finish by discussing the tools she used to get through those periods of anxiety and come out the other side a better and more well-rounded person. As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about Cubbi here: https://www.cubbi.uk/You can follow Cubbi on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubbi.uk/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cubbi.ukSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #326 - Nick Davis - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 326 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Nick Davis.Nick is a musician, actor and mental health advocate for addiction recovery. We first checked in with Nick all the way back in JCIP #51!In Nick’s Part 1, we discussed the work he did for Forward Leeds (FL), an addiction and recovery centre which provides support for adults, young people and families needing help with alcohol and drug use in Leeds. We also talked about ‘Music from the Attic’ (MFTA), a music colle...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 326 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Nick Davis.Nick is a musician, actor and mental health advocate for addiction recovery. We first checked in with Nick all the way back in JCIP #51!In Nick’s Part 1, we discussed the work he did for Forward Leeds (FL), an addiction and recovery centre which provides support for adults, young people and families needing help with alcohol and drug use in Leeds. We also talked about ‘Music from the Attic’ (MFTA), a music collective and community club he founded in Leeds that brings people together to play and sing music. We then talked about his battle with alcohol addiction, his recovery and sobriety journey and his divorce from his ex-wife. In the last five years, a lot has happened in Nick’s professional and personal life. In Part 2, we have an update on MFTA and FL, his work with Kirkstall Festival, a volunteer-run festival performed, organised and staffed entirely by volunteers, which Nick has become chief booker for all of the music acts. Nick also put on a fundraising gig to raise money for operations costs for the festival in 2024 where he raised over £8,000 and over 800 people attended.As part of his recovery journey, he has created the ‘Nick Davis Recovery Roadshow’, a one-man band, touring project and 2-hour show where he tells his story of recovery through music, performing cover songs which have inspired him along the way, as well as his own original songs too. We also discuss some great minor roles he has held in TV dramas, including BBC’s Gentleman Jack and Netflix’s most recent show, House of Guinness, including how he managed working on a show directly related to his addiction. For Nick’s continued mental health journey, we talk about his prostate cancer diagnosis, which came two years ago. Nick was only diagnosed because he worked on a campaign around prostate cancer awareness and he got checked out as a precaution! We also discuss the death of his father, his relationship with him, reconciling with him shortly before his death and how he channelled those emotions and grief through a song he wrote called ‘Cold boiler man’.We finish by discussing him reconciling with his ex-wife as result of the publication of his first podcast, and the support of his current partner, who he has been with for over 3 years.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Nick on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickdavis1812/You can listen to Part 1 of Nick&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-51-nick-davisSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 326 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Nick Davis.Nick is a musician, actor and mental health advocate for addiction recovery. We first checked in with Nick all the way back in JCIP #51!In Nick’s Part 1, we discussed the work he did for Forward Leeds (FL), an addiction and recovery centre which provides support for adults, young people and families needing help with alcohol and drug use in Leeds. We also talked about ‘Music from the Attic’ (MFTA), a music collective and community club he founded in Leeds that brings people together to play and sing music. We then talked about his battle with alcohol addiction, his recovery and sobriety journey and his divorce from his ex-wife. In the last five years, a lot has happened in Nick’s professional and personal life. In Part 2, we have an update on MFTA and FL, his work with Kirkstall Festival, a volunteer-run festival performed, organised and staffed entirely by volunteers, which Nick has become chief booker for all of the music acts. Nick also put on a fundraising gig to raise money for operations costs for the festival in 2024 where he raised over £8,000 and over 800 people attended.As part of his recovery journey, he has created the ‘Nick Davis Recovery Roadshow’, a one-man band, touring project and 2-hour show where he tells his story of recovery through music, performing cover songs which have inspired him along the way, as well as his own original songs too. We also discuss some great minor roles he has held in TV dramas, including BBC’s Gentleman Jack and Netflix’s most recent show, House of Guinness, including how he managed working on a show directly related to his addiction. For Nick’s continued mental health journey, we talk about his prostate cancer diagnosis, which came two years ago. Nick was only diagnosed because he worked on a campaign around prostate cancer awareness and he got checked out as a precaution! We also discuss the death of his father, his relationship with him, reconciling with him shortly before his death and how he channelled those emotions and grief through a song he wrote called ‘Cold boiler man’.We finish by discussing him reconciling with his ex-wife as result of the publication of his first podcast, and the support of his current partner, who he has been with for over 3 years.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Nick on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickdavis1812/You can listen to Part 1 of Nick&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-51-nick-davisSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #325 - Immy Harrison</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #325 - Immy Harrison</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 325 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with academic Immy Harrison. Immy is currently a PHD student and researcher into singlehood at the University of Swansea’s Evolutionary Psychology department, where she studies under the tutelage of friend of the podcast Dr Andrew George Thomas!Immy did her undergraduate degree completing a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology &amp; Archaeology at the University of Durham, before completing a Masters in Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthro...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 325 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with academic Immy Harrison. Immy is currently a PHD student and researcher into singlehood at the University of Swansea’s Evolutionary Psychology department, where she studies under the tutelage of friend of the podcast Dr Andrew George Thomas!Immy did her undergraduate degree completing a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology &amp; Archaeology at the University of Durham, before completing a Masters in Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology at Oxford University.In this episode we talk about her academic journey, how she came across the subject of evolutionary psychology through another great friend of the pod William Costello, a deep dive into her academic work on singlehood and what her end goals are for her PHD. We also talk about how the subject of evo psych and how some academics within it can fall into very binary analyses of how men and women think and act, and how that impacts her mental health from time to time.We then finish by why the subject has also given her greater empathy for groups of men like incels.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Immy on social media below: X: https://x.com/immyyharrisonSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 325 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with academic Immy Harrison. Immy is currently a PHD student and researcher into singlehood at the University of Swansea’s Evolutionary Psychology department, where she studies under the tutelage of friend of the podcast Dr Andrew George Thomas!Immy did her undergraduate degree completing a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology &amp; Archaeology at the University of Durham, before completing a Masters in Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology at Oxford University.In this episode we talk about her academic journey, how she came across the subject of evolutionary psychology through another great friend of the pod William Costello, a deep dive into her academic work on singlehood and what her end goals are for her PHD. We also talk about how the subject of evo psych and how some academics within it can fall into very binary analyses of how men and women think and act, and how that impacts her mental health from time to time.We then finish by why the subject has also given her greater empathy for groups of men like incels.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Immy on social media below: X: https://x.com/immyyharrisonSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #324 - Dan Ascough</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #324 - Dan Ascough</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 324 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Dan Ascough.Dan works a firefighter for the London Fire Brigade. As part of his role, he is also chair of the employee support group on Neurodiversity, and runs the London section of the fire brigades union forum for disabled and neurodivergent members. Dan originally wanted to go into music as a kid, playing in bands and having a desire to go into music production.He studied for a music production degree but walked away from t...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 324 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Dan Ascough.Dan works a firefighter for the London Fire Brigade. As part of his role, he is also chair of the employee support group on Neurodiversity, and runs the London section of the fire brigades union forum for disabled and neurodivergent members. Dan originally wanted to go into music as a kid, playing in bands and having a desire to go into music production.He studied for a music production degree but walked away from that career path, dropping out with just six weeks to go. Dan cites burnout from his undiagnosed ADHD at the time, his fear of failure and little lesson structure for the reasons why.He then worked for a short time doing various jobs, including manual labour before taking stock of what he wanted his life to look like.His dad was in the fire brigade, so he set his sights on that goal as a natural aim. He loved helping people and the idea of public service, so he went through the application process and succeeded in it.Dan was also diagnosed with autism and ADHD around 5/6 years ago, first with ADHD and then autism afterwards. Initially, he fought against the ADHD diagnosis and was in denial but over time, Dan has accepted and owned it, as well as his autism too. In this episode we discuss his journey into firefighting and how his ADHD and autism diagnoses led him to doing the work he does within the London Fire Brigade in recent years for men and women like him.We also discuss the conversations he has with ‘normies’ about firefighting and why some of them are problematic, the build-up of repetitive traumatic incidents you have to deal with as a firefighter and how he dealt with them himself. For Dan’s mental health journey, we discuss the ADHD and autism diagnosis in-depth, fatherhood and the grief of losing his mother from cancer in 2019 after a 14-month illness from cancer.As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 324 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Dan Ascough.Dan works a firefighter for the London Fire Brigade. As part of his role, he is also chair of the employee support group on Neurodiversity, and runs the London section of the fire brigades union forum for disabled and neurodivergent members. Dan originally wanted to go into music as a kid, playing in bands and having a desire to go into music production.He studied for a music production degree but walked away from that career path, dropping out with just six weeks to go. Dan cites burnout from his undiagnosed ADHD at the time, his fear of failure and little lesson structure for the reasons why.He then worked for a short time doing various jobs, including manual labour before taking stock of what he wanted his life to look like.His dad was in the fire brigade, so he set his sights on that goal as a natural aim. He loved helping people and the idea of public service, so he went through the application process and succeeded in it.Dan was also diagnosed with autism and ADHD around 5/6 years ago, first with ADHD and then autism afterwards. Initially, he fought against the ADHD diagnosis and was in denial but over time, Dan has accepted and owned it, as well as his autism too. In this episode we discuss his journey into firefighting and how his ADHD and autism diagnoses led him to doing the work he does within the London Fire Brigade in recent years for men and women like him.We also discuss the conversations he has with ‘normies’ about firefighting and why some of them are problematic, the build-up of repetitive traumatic incidents you have to deal with as a firefighter and how he dealt with them himself. For Dan’s mental health journey, we discuss the ADHD and autism diagnosis in-depth, fatherhood and the grief of losing his mother from cancer in 2019 after a 14-month illness from cancer.As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #323 - Darren Lawrence</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #323 - Darren Lawrence</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 323 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Darren Lawrence.Darren is a qualified life coach and the Founder of Front Foot Coaching.In Darren’s words, 'Front Foot Coaching is about helping you to get onto the front foot’.Darren predominantly works with middle-aged men, a demographic which is often forgotten about in the mental health space.Darren’s journey didn’t start in life coaching. For 17 years, he worked in large sports organisations including Sport England and The...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 323 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Darren Lawrence.Darren is a qualified life coach and the Founder of Front Foot Coaching.In Darren’s words, &apos;Front Foot Coaching is about helping you to get onto the front foot’.Darren predominantly works with middle-aged men, a demographic which is often forgotten about in the mental health space.Darren’s journey didn’t start in life coaching. For 17 years, he worked in large sports organisations including Sport England and The FA at regional and national levels.Interspersed within that time he gained some experience in a local authority and smaller organisations in a variety of senior roles, including CEO.He began to realise his passion for helping people was of equal level to his passion in sport, so in 2016 he enrolled on The Coaching Academy&apos;s Diploma for Personal Performance Coaching, which he qualified in, in 2017.Since then, he has taken up life coaching full-time and become self-employed, with all the highs and lows that come with that working life too.In this episode, we discuss this professional journey, from sport to life coaching and everything in-between.We then discuss the work he does specifically for middle-aged men, the issues he supports them with and the reality of the life coaching sector more widely.For Darren’s mental health journey, we discuss the precarious nature of being self-employed and the importance of having a growth mindset.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Darren&apos;s work here: www.frontfootcoaching.com/You can follow Darren on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/frontfootlifecoaching/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 323 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Darren Lawrence.Darren is a qualified life coach and the Founder of Front Foot Coaching.In Darren’s words, &apos;Front Foot Coaching is about helping you to get onto the front foot’.Darren predominantly works with middle-aged men, a demographic which is often forgotten about in the mental health space.Darren’s journey didn’t start in life coaching. For 17 years, he worked in large sports organisations including Sport England and The FA at regional and national levels.Interspersed within that time he gained some experience in a local authority and smaller organisations in a variety of senior roles, including CEO.He began to realise his passion for helping people was of equal level to his passion in sport, so in 2016 he enrolled on The Coaching Academy&apos;s Diploma for Personal Performance Coaching, which he qualified in, in 2017.Since then, he has taken up life coaching full-time and become self-employed, with all the highs and lows that come with that working life too.In this episode, we discuss this professional journey, from sport to life coaching and everything in-between.We then discuss the work he does specifically for middle-aged men, the issues he supports them with and the reality of the life coaching sector more widely.For Darren’s mental health journey, we discuss the precarious nature of being self-employed and the importance of having a growth mindset.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Darren&apos;s work here: www.frontfootcoaching.com/You can follow Darren on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/frontfootlifecoaching/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #322 - AuDHD &amp; Total Clarity</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #322 - AuDHD &amp; Total Clarity</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 322 of The Just Checking In Podcast our Founder Freddie Cocker speaks about his diagnosis of ADHD in August 2025. Following on from his autism diagnosis in 2024, he now holds a  dual diagnosis of AuDHD.In this episode he reflects on having this clarity at 31 years old, how he's used it to gain greater understanding and self-awareness about his mind, and moving forward alongside it in 2026 and beyond. This podcast is also available as an article, which you can read here: https://ven...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 322 of The Just Checking In Podcast our Founder Freddie Cocker speaks about his diagnosis of ADHD in August 2025. Following on from his autism diagnosis in 2024, he now holds a  dual diagnosis of AuDHD.In this episode he reflects on having this clarity at 31 years old, how he&apos;s used it to gain greater understanding and self-awareness about his mind, and moving forward alongside it in 2026 and beyond. This podcast is also available as an article, which you can read here: https://vent.org.uk/audhd-total-clarityAs always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 322 of The Just Checking In Podcast our Founder Freddie Cocker speaks about his diagnosis of ADHD in August 2025. Following on from his autism diagnosis in 2024, he now holds a  dual diagnosis of AuDHD.In this episode he reflects on having this clarity at 31 years old, how he&apos;s used it to gain greater understanding and self-awareness about his mind, and moving forward alongside it in 2026 and beyond. This podcast is also available as an article, which you can read here: https://vent.org.uk/audhd-total-clarityAs always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #321 - Meg Skinner</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #321 - Meg Skinner</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 321 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Meg Skinner. Meg is a communications professional and currently works as Deputy Director of Communications at Barts Health NHS Trust, where our Founder Freddie worked in her team from December 2020 to August 2022. Barts manages five East London hospitals, including The Royal London, St Bartholomew’s, Newham University Hospital, Mile End Hospital and Whipps Cross Hospital.When it comes to Meg’s career, she started with a univers...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 321 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Meg Skinner. Meg is a communications professional and currently works as Deputy Director of Communications at Barts Health NHS Trust, where our Founder Freddie worked in her team from December 2020 to August 2022. Barts manages five East London hospitals, including The Royal London, St Bartholomew’s, Newham University Hospital, Mile End Hospital and Whipps Cross Hospital.When it comes to Meg’s career, she started with a university degree in Psychology, and always had a desire to work with people in some way, shape or form.After meeting someone who worked in marketing, it piqued her interest and she then completed a Masters degree in marketing and communication. From there she embarked on her communications career. In this episode we chart that career, which includes working in a carer’s organisation, her NHS career, a period travelling, joining Barts Health and her drive and ambition which has got her to this point. We then discuss the Covid-19 pandemic and her experience of it, and we give you an insight into the things she saw, and how it changed her forever.Across Meg’s career and her personal life, we also discuss her use of coaches to support her career and shape that journey, which includes confidence issues she has always had to some degree.We finish by discussing how important her family, friends and colleagues have been in supporting her mental health.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can connect with Meg on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganskinner/You can also follow Barts Health NHS Trust on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhsbartshealth/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 321 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Meg Skinner. Meg is a communications professional and currently works as Deputy Director of Communications at Barts Health NHS Trust, where our Founder Freddie worked in her team from December 2020 to August 2022. Barts manages five East London hospitals, including The Royal London, St Bartholomew’s, Newham University Hospital, Mile End Hospital and Whipps Cross Hospital.When it comes to Meg’s career, she started with a university degree in Psychology, and always had a desire to work with people in some way, shape or form.After meeting someone who worked in marketing, it piqued her interest and she then completed a Masters degree in marketing and communication. From there she embarked on her communications career. In this episode we chart that career, which includes working in a carer’s organisation, her NHS career, a period travelling, joining Barts Health and her drive and ambition which has got her to this point. We then discuss the Covid-19 pandemic and her experience of it, and we give you an insight into the things she saw, and how it changed her forever.Across Meg’s career and her personal life, we also discuss her use of coaches to support her career and shape that journey, which includes confidence issues she has always had to some degree.We finish by discussing how important her family, friends and colleagues have been in supporting her mental health.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can connect with Meg on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganskinner/You can also follow Barts Health NHS Trust on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhsbartshealth/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #320 - Jordain Dawkins</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #320 - Jordain Dawkins</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 320 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jordain Dawkins.JD, as he is known to his friends, is the co-founder and co-host of the ‘You Good Bro?’ Podcast, which he started with his childhood friend and journalist, Jahmal.Their podcast is relatively young, with their first episode published in October 2024, but they have already covered a range of issues including mental health, relationships, racism, young people and current events. In this episode we discuss the genes...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 320 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jordain Dawkins.JD, as he is known to his friends, is the co-founder and co-host of the ‘You Good Bro?’ Podcast, which he started with his childhood friend and journalist, Jahmal.Their podcast is relatively young, with their first episode published in October 2024, but they have already covered a range of issues including mental health, relationships, racism, young people and current events. In this episode we discuss the genesis of the YGB podcast, JD and Jam’s friendship and relationship as it’s evolved through the podcast, the issues they cover and their plans for it going forward. For JD’s mental health journey, it centres around his diagnosis of dyspraxia, which he was diagnosed with at 13 years old. According to the NHS website, dyspraxia is also known as developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD), and affects movement and co-ordination.JD struggled with the traits of dyspraxia throughout his childhood and adolescence and was in denial about it for a long time. He desperately wanted to be ‘normal’ and fit in, and adopted a class clown persona to mask his own insecurities. We talk about this journey of self-awareness, denial, acceptance and ownership of his dyspraxia, how he wants to inspire others with the condition and provide a blueprint to follow.We also discuss why conditions like this are descriptors, and his views on labels across the wider conversation for similar and different neurological conditions.Since recording this in the summer of 2025, JD and Jam also hosted their first live show in Manchester in December 2025, featuring a panel of esteemed guests across the men&apos;s mental health space.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to You Good Bro? on streaming platforms here: https://www.yougoodbro.co.uk/You can follow YGB on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yougoodbropodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yougoodbropodcastSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 320 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jordain Dawkins.JD, as he is known to his friends, is the co-founder and co-host of the ‘You Good Bro?’ Podcast, which he started with his childhood friend and journalist, Jahmal.Their podcast is relatively young, with their first episode published in October 2024, but they have already covered a range of issues including mental health, relationships, racism, young people and current events. In this episode we discuss the genesis of the YGB podcast, JD and Jam’s friendship and relationship as it’s evolved through the podcast, the issues they cover and their plans for it going forward. For JD’s mental health journey, it centres around his diagnosis of dyspraxia, which he was diagnosed with at 13 years old. According to the NHS website, dyspraxia is also known as developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD), and affects movement and co-ordination.JD struggled with the traits of dyspraxia throughout his childhood and adolescence and was in denial about it for a long time. He desperately wanted to be ‘normal’ and fit in, and adopted a class clown persona to mask his own insecurities. We talk about this journey of self-awareness, denial, acceptance and ownership of his dyspraxia, how he wants to inspire others with the condition and provide a blueprint to follow.We also discuss why conditions like this are descriptors, and his views on labels across the wider conversation for similar and different neurological conditions.Since recording this in the summer of 2025, JD and Jam also hosted their first live show in Manchester in December 2025, featuring a panel of esteemed guests across the men&apos;s mental health space.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to You Good Bro? on streaming platforms here: https://www.yougoodbro.co.uk/You can follow YGB on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yougoodbropodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yougoodbropodcastSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #319 - Caroline Roodhouse</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 319 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Caroline Roodhouse. Caroline is an Internal Communications professional, mother, mental health advocate and Founder of Daddy Blackbird Communications.Caroline was brought into the world of mental health advocacy when her husband Steve and the father of her two children, tragically took his own life on Monday 12 November 2018.Steve had no history of prior mental illness and the suicide and the violent method of it turned Carolin...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 319 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Caroline Roodhouse. Caroline is an Internal Communications professional, mother, mental health advocate and Founder of Daddy Blackbird Communications.Caroline was brought into the world of mental health advocacy when her husband Steve and the father of her two children, tragically took his own life on Monday 12 November 2018.Steve had no history of prior mental illness and the suicide and the violent method of it turned Caroline and her children’s world upside down. Broken by grief, Caroline started the journey of putting her life back together, navigate her journey of suicide loss and become a single mother to her two daughters. She also began her education on suicide and suicidality, which culminated in the publication of her incredible book ‘Daddy Blackbird: The True Story of A Family Surviving and Thriving After Loss by Suicide’ in 2024. In this episode we talk about the story of how she and Steve met, how they fell in love, and starting a family together. We talk about the man Steve was, the factors which may have led to his suicide and the day he took his own life. We explore how this suicide grief affected her mental health, all of the emotions she felt towards Steve, including some natural but stigmatised ones and how she moved forward following his death. With her two children, Caroline talks about the ‘strength of a triangle’ in representing their family unit now. We then discuss how she took this grief and channelled it into starting Daddy Blackbird Communications, writing the book and the advocacy work she does now. We finish by discussing the work she is doing to remove outdated language like ‘committed suicide’ from the Oxford Dictionary and her work with the charity Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS). As always, #itsokaytoventYou can purchase a copy of Daddy Blackbird here: https://shorturl.at/jC0y7You can follow Caroline on social media below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-roodhouse-mcipr-a5948622/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 319 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Caroline Roodhouse. Caroline is an Internal Communications professional, mother, mental health advocate and Founder of Daddy Blackbird Communications.Caroline was brought into the world of mental health advocacy when her husband Steve and the father of her two children, tragically took his own life on Monday 12 November 2018.Steve had no history of prior mental illness and the suicide and the violent method of it turned Caroline and her children’s world upside down. Broken by grief, Caroline started the journey of putting her life back together, navigate her journey of suicide loss and become a single mother to her two daughters. She also began her education on suicide and suicidality, which culminated in the publication of her incredible book ‘Daddy Blackbird: The True Story of A Family Surviving and Thriving After Loss by Suicide’ in 2024. In this episode we talk about the story of how she and Steve met, how they fell in love, and starting a family together. We talk about the man Steve was, the factors which may have led to his suicide and the day he took his own life. We explore how this suicide grief affected her mental health, all of the emotions she felt towards Steve, including some natural but stigmatised ones and how she moved forward following his death. With her two children, Caroline talks about the ‘strength of a triangle’ in representing their family unit now. We then discuss how she took this grief and channelled it into starting Daddy Blackbird Communications, writing the book and the advocacy work she does now. We finish by discussing the work she is doing to remove outdated language like ‘committed suicide’ from the Oxford Dictionary and her work with the charity Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS). As always, #itsokaytoventYou can purchase a copy of Daddy Blackbird here: https://shorturl.at/jC0y7You can follow Caroline on social media below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-roodhouse-mcipr-a5948622/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks - DJ Flame Jade</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with Drum &amp; Bass DJ and producer, DJ Flame Jade. Flame got into D&amp;B when she was going to squat parties underage because she was too young to go to club nights and raves. From there, she began to listen to artists in the scene like Optical, Brocky, Mampi Swift, DJ Hype, Hive, Cause for Concern and Dillinger.In Flame’s music journey, we chart this journey through D&amp;B, DJing, producing and getting her career to where it is now. For i...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with Drum &amp; Bass DJ and producer, DJ Flame Jade. Flame got into D&amp;B when she was going to squat parties underage because she was too young to go to club nights and raves. From there, she began to listen to artists in the scene like Optical, Brocky, Mampi Swift, DJ Hype, Hive, Cause for Concern and Dillinger.In Flame’s music journey, we chart this journey through D&amp;B, DJing, producing and getting her career to where it is now. For industry issues, we also discuss dark elements of the industry which persists to this day. This includes female DJs and producers like Flame being asked for sexual favours in return for collaborations from male DJs which continues to this day, even post-#MeToo.We also talk about the challenges she’s had from her female peers, for example some female DJs have deliberately broken her headphones before she’s due to start her set.We finish by discussing the general flakiness of the industry which is a story across the board and the broken promises and let downs which permeate it and why.For Flame’s mental health journey, she experienced a lot of childhood trauma which has shaped her mental health from childhood, through to adolescence and adulthood. Her mum was domestically abused multiple times by Flame’s dad and other male partners after she separated from him. Flame and her sister witnessed this abuse, which was extremely violent. Flame’s mum became addicted to alcohol as a coping mechanism to deal with the abuse, which was projected onto Flame, and she ran away from home at just 10 years old and many times afterwards to escape that home environment.Her father died when she was 13 years old, and her mum died when she was 20 years old, and we explore the grief she felt from both their deaths and how she navigated life beyond that point. Flame is diagnosed with multiple diagnoses, including ADHD, CPTSD and Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder, which is another name for borderline personality disorder. We finish by her journey to becoming a qualified Reiki yoga practitioner, and her use of something she calls ‘sound healing’, which combines music and yoga together.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Flame or book her for your event here: https://djflamejade.com/You can listen to and purchase Flame&apos;s music here: https://djflamej.bandcamp.com/track/shotsYou can follow her on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djflame.j/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with Drum &amp; Bass DJ and producer, DJ Flame Jade. Flame got into D&amp;B when she was going to squat parties underage because she was too young to go to club nights and raves. From there, she began to listen to artists in the scene like Optical, Brocky, Mampi Swift, DJ Hype, Hive, Cause for Concern and Dillinger.In Flame’s music journey, we chart this journey through D&amp;B, DJing, producing and getting her career to where it is now. For industry issues, we also discuss dark elements of the industry which persists to this day. This includes female DJs and producers like Flame being asked for sexual favours in return for collaborations from male DJs which continues to this day, even post-#MeToo.We also talk about the challenges she’s had from her female peers, for example some female DJs have deliberately broken her headphones before she’s due to start her set.We finish by discussing the general flakiness of the industry which is a story across the board and the broken promises and let downs which permeate it and why.For Flame’s mental health journey, she experienced a lot of childhood trauma which has shaped her mental health from childhood, through to adolescence and adulthood. Her mum was domestically abused multiple times by Flame’s dad and other male partners after she separated from him. Flame and her sister witnessed this abuse, which was extremely violent. Flame’s mum became addicted to alcohol as a coping mechanism to deal with the abuse, which was projected onto Flame, and she ran away from home at just 10 years old and many times afterwards to escape that home environment.Her father died when she was 13 years old, and her mum died when she was 20 years old, and we explore the grief she felt from both their deaths and how she navigated life beyond that point. Flame is diagnosed with multiple diagnoses, including ADHD, CPTSD and Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder, which is another name for borderline personality disorder. We finish by her journey to becoming a qualified Reiki yoga practitioner, and her use of something she calls ‘sound healing’, which combines music and yoga together.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Flame or book her for your event here: https://djflamejade.com/You can listen to and purchase Flame&apos;s music here: https://djflamej.bandcamp.com/track/shotsYou can follow her on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djflame.j/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #318 - Eric Frydman - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 318 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Canadian lawyer Eric Frydman.We first checked in with Eric in January 2024 in JCIP #222, which formed part of two episodes we did covering the Israel-Palestine conflict, with Eric providing the perspective from a Jewish perspective. Since that date, Eric founded the Canadian Jewish Lawyers Association in the summer of 2024, which has grown to over 1,000 members in that time.Through that role, he has also run several public...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 318 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Canadian lawyer Eric Frydman.We first checked in with Eric in January 2024 in JCIP #222, which formed part of two episodes we did covering the Israel-Palestine conflict, with Eric providing the perspective from a Jewish perspective. Since that date, Eric founded the Canadian Jewish Lawyers Association in the summer of 2024, which has grown to over 1,000 members in that time.Through that role, he has also run several public events and created a cultural exchange programme with Ethiopian Israeli young people.For Eric’s continued mental health journey, it centres on the death of his father, who died on New Years Eve in 2024. His father had been diagnosed with cancer several years ago, but he was also diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) a year and a half ago at time of recording, which accelerated his decline. In this episode we discuss his continued professional journey, the life and death of his father and how the grief impacted his mental health, having to navigate &apos;death admin&apos; and family politics at the same time, and where his mental health is now.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Part 1 of Eric&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-222-eric-frydmanSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 318 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Canadian lawyer Eric Frydman.We first checked in with Eric in January 2024 in JCIP #222, which formed part of two episodes we did covering the Israel-Palestine conflict, with Eric providing the perspective from a Jewish perspective. Since that date, Eric founded the Canadian Jewish Lawyers Association in the summer of 2024, which has grown to over 1,000 members in that time.Through that role, he has also run several public events and created a cultural exchange programme with Ethiopian Israeli young people.For Eric’s continued mental health journey, it centres on the death of his father, who died on New Years Eve in 2024. His father had been diagnosed with cancer several years ago, but he was also diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) a year and a half ago at time of recording, which accelerated his decline. In this episode we discuss his continued professional journey, the life and death of his father and how the grief impacted his mental health, having to navigate &apos;death admin&apos; and family politics at the same time, and where his mental health is now.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Part 1 of Eric&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-222-eric-frydmanSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #317 - Russell Payne - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 317 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Russell Payne. Russ is the Founder of The Talking Tradesman (TTT) podcast and also a qualified painter and decorator.  Since he started the podcast in November 2023, TTT aims to entertain, connect and raise mental health awareness for tradespeople throughout the UK.Since we first checked in, in JCIP #241, the podcast has gone from strength to strength. In November 2024, he took a huge risk and bought a plot on his local hi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 317 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Russell Payne. Russ is the Founder of The Talking Tradesman (TTT) podcast and also a qualified painter and decorator.  Since he started the podcast in November 2023, TTT aims to entertain, connect and raise mental health awareness for tradespeople throughout the UK.Since we first checked in, in JCIP #241, the podcast has gone from strength to strength. In November 2024, he took a huge risk and bought a plot on his local high street with the aim of refurbishing it and turning it into a brand-new studio for the podcast. In January 2025, the studio was finished and he sat down to record with his first guest in it. The podcast is now in the top 250 podcasts in the world, and has over 12,000 followers on Instagram and over 10,000 on TikTok, with brands across the trades sector approaching him for sponsorship opportunities now. In Part 1 of Russ&apos;s journey, we discussed the genesis of the podcast, the origins of his journey of self-development and mental health education, the stigma that exists in the trades sector and how Russ is tackling it. We also discussed his own mental health journey, which included his parents’ divorce, his own divorce from his first wife, fatherhood, his relationship with his father and his goal to become a therapist in the future. In Part 2, we discuss: the explosion in growth TTT has had and what’s been key to it, how he’s developed as a presenter and editor, adjusting to the role of gamekeeper on the podcast, and the weight of responsibility he now feels as the pod has grown to where it has. For Russ’s continued mental health journey, we discuss how he’s become hyper self-aware of his own mental health, how he sometimes struggles to switch off, and navigating the reality when people now come up to him and disclose their mental health history, often unprovoked. In June/July 2024, his wife also went through severe mental health difficulties after she had to close her business, and we discuss how Russ and his wife navigated it, the guilt he felt when he didn’t spot the red flags in his wife straight away, and how they both came out the back of it and moved forward.We finish by discussing the ‘Climb from Darkness’ he did with 20 men and women in May 2025 when they climbed Snowdon Mountain in Wales. They set off at midnight and summitted the mountain at sunrise, as an analogy for overcoming a mental health crisis by climbing out of the darkness. The group raised over £7,000 for the charity The Lost City, who help provide funding for therapy sessions for construction workers.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to The Talking Tradesman on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kgT8QKfW4xzBG8U6XC57mYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTalkingTradesmanYou can follow The Talking Tradesman on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_talking_tradesman/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.talking.tradesmanYou can listen to Part 1 of Russ&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-241-russell-payneSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 317 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Russell Payne. Russ is the Founder of The Talking Tradesman (TTT) podcast and also a qualified painter and decorator.  Since he started the podcast in November 2023, TTT aims to entertain, connect and raise mental health awareness for tradespeople throughout the UK.Since we first checked in, in JCIP #241, the podcast has gone from strength to strength. In November 2024, he took a huge risk and bought a plot on his local high street with the aim of refurbishing it and turning it into a brand-new studio for the podcast. In January 2025, the studio was finished and he sat down to record with his first guest in it. The podcast is now in the top 250 podcasts in the world, and has over 12,000 followers on Instagram and over 10,000 on TikTok, with brands across the trades sector approaching him for sponsorship opportunities now. In Part 1 of Russ&apos;s journey, we discussed the genesis of the podcast, the origins of his journey of self-development and mental health education, the stigma that exists in the trades sector and how Russ is tackling it. We also discussed his own mental health journey, which included his parents’ divorce, his own divorce from his first wife, fatherhood, his relationship with his father and his goal to become a therapist in the future. In Part 2, we discuss: the explosion in growth TTT has had and what’s been key to it, how he’s developed as a presenter and editor, adjusting to the role of gamekeeper on the podcast, and the weight of responsibility he now feels as the pod has grown to where it has. For Russ’s continued mental health journey, we discuss how he’s become hyper self-aware of his own mental health, how he sometimes struggles to switch off, and navigating the reality when people now come up to him and disclose their mental health history, often unprovoked. In June/July 2024, his wife also went through severe mental health difficulties after she had to close her business, and we discuss how Russ and his wife navigated it, the guilt he felt when he didn’t spot the red flags in his wife straight away, and how they both came out the back of it and moved forward.We finish by discussing the ‘Climb from Darkness’ he did with 20 men and women in May 2025 when they climbed Snowdon Mountain in Wales. They set off at midnight and summitted the mountain at sunrise, as an analogy for overcoming a mental health crisis by climbing out of the darkness. The group raised over £7,000 for the charity The Lost City, who help provide funding for therapy sessions for construction workers.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to The Talking Tradesman on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kgT8QKfW4xzBG8U6XC57mYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTalkingTradesmanYou can follow The Talking Tradesman on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_talking_tradesman/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.talking.tradesmanYou can listen to Part 1 of Russ&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-241-russell-payneSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #316 - Brian Kapuku - Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #316 - Brian Kapuku - Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 316 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Brian Kapuku.Brian Kapuku is the man behind ‘Read with Kapz’, a book review social media platform he runs, which has amassed over 33,000 followers on TikTok and over 41,000 followers on Instagram in just a year and a half, when he set it up in January 2024. We first checked in with Brian all the way back in July 2020, in JCIP #44! We discussed his experience of being bullied in secondary school, racism and his journey in l...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 316 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Brian Kapuku.Brian Kapuku is the man behind ‘Read with Kapz’, a book review social media platform he runs, which has amassed over 33,000 followers on TikTok and over 41,000 followers on Instagram in just a year and a half, when he set it up in January 2024. We first checked in with Brian all the way back in July 2020, in JCIP #44! We discussed his experience of being bullied in secondary school, racism and his journey in law up to that point.In Part 2, we discuss the incredible rise of Read with Kapz and how he’s grown the platform, his favourite books he’s reviewed, what he loves about reading and some of his favourite pieces of feedback he&apos;s had from his followers. For Brian’s continued mental health journey, we discuss how he adjusted to the new world after the Covid-19 pandemic and his engagement to his fiancé in August 2025.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Read with Kapz on social media below: TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@readwithkapzInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/readwithkapz/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 316 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Brian Kapuku.Brian Kapuku is the man behind ‘Read with Kapz’, a book review social media platform he runs, which has amassed over 33,000 followers on TikTok and over 41,000 followers on Instagram in just a year and a half, when he set it up in January 2024. We first checked in with Brian all the way back in July 2020, in JCIP #44! We discussed his experience of being bullied in secondary school, racism and his journey in law up to that point.In Part 2, we discuss the incredible rise of Read with Kapz and how he’s grown the platform, his favourite books he’s reviewed, what he loves about reading and some of his favourite pieces of feedback he&apos;s had from his followers. For Brian’s continued mental health journey, we discuss how he adjusted to the new world after the Covid-19 pandemic and his engagement to his fiancé in August 2025.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Read with Kapz on social media below: TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@readwithkapzInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/readwithkapz/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #315 - George Mycock - Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #315 - George Mycock - Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 315 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with George Mycock. George is the Founder of MyoMinds, a platform which aims to bring awareness of a form of BDD called Muscle Dysmorphia (MD), demystify mental health for exercisers and athletes and to create an understanding future for the exercising community.He is also currently finishing his PHD at the University of Worcester, studying muscularity oriented psychosocial issues in men.We first checked in with George in JCIP ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 315 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with George Mycock. George is the Founder of MyoMinds, a platform which aims to bring awareness of a form of BDD called Muscle Dysmorphia (MD), demystify mental health for exercisers and athletes and to create an understanding future for the exercising community.He is also currently finishing his PHD at the University of Worcester, studying muscularity oriented psychosocial issues in men.We first checked in with George in JCIP #228 in February 2024, before checking in with him and another great friend of the pod, Danny Bowman in JCIP #266, in November 2024. In this Part 2, (and unofficially Part 3) we have an update about George’s PHD, including the results of a study he conducted about men with EDs and what he discovered about the ED services in the UK and what they do and don’t do for men. We also discuss the stresses and all-consuming nature of a PHD, comparison culture he’s experienced to other academics in his position, the lack of work-life balance in academia and why he doesn’t give himself enough credit for his own work and how far he’s come with it. For George’s continued mental health journey, we reflect on his journey since his pod with Danny, how he aims to move forward once his PHD has completed and that chapter of his life closes.We also discuss his struggles in social settings, how his PHD has impacted that, panic attacks he has been having, at their worst on a daily basis and how talking therapy has helped alleviate them.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about MyoMinds here: https://linktr.ee/MyoMindsYou can follow MyoMinds on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myo_minds/You can listen to Part 1 of George&apos;s journey, and his episode with Danny Bowman below: Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-228-george-mycockDanny &amp; George: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-266-danny-bowman-george-mycockSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 315 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with George Mycock. George is the Founder of MyoMinds, a platform which aims to bring awareness of a form of BDD called Muscle Dysmorphia (MD), demystify mental health for exercisers and athletes and to create an understanding future for the exercising community.He is also currently finishing his PHD at the University of Worcester, studying muscularity oriented psychosocial issues in men.We first checked in with George in JCIP #228 in February 2024, before checking in with him and another great friend of the pod, Danny Bowman in JCIP #266, in November 2024. In this Part 2, (and unofficially Part 3) we have an update about George’s PHD, including the results of a study he conducted about men with EDs and what he discovered about the ED services in the UK and what they do and don’t do for men. We also discuss the stresses and all-consuming nature of a PHD, comparison culture he’s experienced to other academics in his position, the lack of work-life balance in academia and why he doesn’t give himself enough credit for his own work and how far he’s come with it. For George’s continued mental health journey, we reflect on his journey since his pod with Danny, how he aims to move forward once his PHD has completed and that chapter of his life closes.We also discuss his struggles in social settings, how his PHD has impacted that, panic attacks he has been having, at their worst on a daily basis and how talking therapy has helped alleviate them.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about MyoMinds here: https://linktr.ee/MyoMindsYou can follow MyoMinds on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myo_minds/You can listen to Part 1 of George&apos;s journey, and his episode with Danny Bowman below: Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-228-george-mycockDanny &amp; George: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-266-danny-bowman-george-mycockSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #314 - Loti Diangana-Nambombe</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 314 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Loti Diangana-Nambombe.Loti works as Charity Lead for the Make Life Kind Foundation (MILK).He also works as Relationship Manager for MILK’s education programme, MILK Unbottled.MILK Unbottled partner with youth clubs, football clubs, community hubs, and local organisations across the UK to deliver powerful youth workshops and talks that tackle real-world challenges.They address critical issues such as knife crime, misogyny, soci...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 314 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Loti Diangana-Nambombe.Loti works as Charity Lead for the Make Life Kind Foundation (MILK).He also works as Relationship Manager for MILK’s education programme, MILK Unbottled.MILK Unbottled partner with youth clubs, football clubs, community hubs, and local organisations across the UK to deliver powerful youth workshops and talks that tackle real-world challenges.They address critical issues such as knife crime, misogyny, social media, anti-racism, body confidence and rising mental health concerns.Loti started working for MILK six years ago when the Foundation’s owner Emma Walsh came across posts he was writing on LinkedIn about his mental health journey.In this episode we first discuss Loti’s mental health journey, which began when he was born in Angola and then moved to Belgium as a baby where he lived until he was 10 years old.He then moved to the UK in 1998, specifically London where he lived in a variety of places in London, before moving permanently to Manchester in 2000 where he lived for the next 25 years.During childhood, his father was an authoritative figure and beat Loti regularly.These experiences and the lack of love he felt for and from his father traumatised him and in his words, was the catalyst for his mental health struggles.When he was 15, he visited his GP to disclose his mental health difficulties and at 17 was prescribed antidepressants for the first time.Growing up, people often said he had a personality disorder but he always laughed them off as jokes.As he became an adult, he began to use alcohol as a coping mechanism, and it soon became an addiction.He had become a father by this point, and had separated from the mother of his child, with his addiction causing massive damage to the relationships around him.In 2019 the addiction and his mental health difficulties spiralled and resulted in a breakdown. On 11th January of that year, he went to the gym one day like normal, but then proceeded to go to a place where he could take his own life.Thankfully, Loti did not go through with that plan and he is here today to check in with me.In March 2020, he was formally diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and from there, he began his mental health recovery.In this episode we chart that mental health journey, from Angola to the UK, fatherhood, addiction, BPD and everything in-between.We then discuss the brilliant work he does with MILK, the work they do with young people and the impact they have, becoming a role-model for young men and how he adapted to that, given his childhood with his own father.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Loti on social media below:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/loti-nambombe-830360108/You can find out more about MILK Unbottled here: www.unbottled.co.uk/.You can follow MILK on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milk_education/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 314 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Loti Diangana-Nambombe.Loti works as Charity Lead for the Make Life Kind Foundation (MILK).He also works as Relationship Manager for MILK’s education programme, MILK Unbottled.MILK Unbottled partner with youth clubs, football clubs, community hubs, and local organisations across the UK to deliver powerful youth workshops and talks that tackle real-world challenges.They address critical issues such as knife crime, misogyny, social media, anti-racism, body confidence and rising mental health concerns.Loti started working for MILK six years ago when the Foundation’s owner Emma Walsh came across posts he was writing on LinkedIn about his mental health journey.In this episode we first discuss Loti’s mental health journey, which began when he was born in Angola and then moved to Belgium as a baby where he lived until he was 10 years old.He then moved to the UK in 1998, specifically London where he lived in a variety of places in London, before moving permanently to Manchester in 2000 where he lived for the next 25 years.During childhood, his father was an authoritative figure and beat Loti regularly.These experiences and the lack of love he felt for and from his father traumatised him and in his words, was the catalyst for his mental health struggles.When he was 15, he visited his GP to disclose his mental health difficulties and at 17 was prescribed antidepressants for the first time.Growing up, people often said he had a personality disorder but he always laughed them off as jokes.As he became an adult, he began to use alcohol as a coping mechanism, and it soon became an addiction.He had become a father by this point, and had separated from the mother of his child, with his addiction causing massive damage to the relationships around him.In 2019 the addiction and his mental health difficulties spiralled and resulted in a breakdown. On 11th January of that year, he went to the gym one day like normal, but then proceeded to go to a place where he could take his own life.Thankfully, Loti did not go through with that plan and he is here today to check in with me.In March 2020, he was formally diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and from there, he began his mental health recovery.In this episode we chart that mental health journey, from Angola to the UK, fatherhood, addiction, BPD and everything in-between.We then discuss the brilliant work he does with MILK, the work they do with young people and the impact they have, becoming a role-model for young men and how he adapted to that, given his childhood with his own father.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Loti on social media below:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/loti-nambombe-830360108/You can find out more about MILK Unbottled here: www.unbottled.co.uk/.You can follow MILK on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milk_education/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #313 - Andy Hayward - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 313 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with journalist Andy Hayward. We first checked in with Andy in February 2024 in JCIP #229, where we discussed a documentary he produced and directed about Putin’s Russia called ‘Warped by War: Inside Putin’s Russia’. We also discussed his conflict journalism career up to that point, work-life balance and how his family’s military background shaped his upbringing and his mental health. Since then, for reasons we will expand on i...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 313 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with journalist Andy Hayward. We first checked in with Andy in February 2024 in JCIP #229, where we discussed a documentary he produced and directed about Putin’s Russia called ‘Warped by War: Inside Putin’s Russia’. We also discussed his conflict journalism career up to that point, work-life balance and how his family’s military background shaped his upbringing and his mental health. Since then, for reasons we will expand on in this podcast, Andy has stepped away from conflict journalism into more traditional journalism, has entered the YouTube space and has gotten married! In this episode we check in about all of those updates, how he plans to shape his USP as a journalist content creator on YouTube, where he sees the journalism industry going in the next 5-10 years, and the important role his wife plays when he experiences tough times in work and life.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can subscribe to Andy&apos;s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@AndyHaywardJournoYou can follow Andy on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAYuK3nClJX/You can listen to Part 1 of Andy&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-229-andy-haywardSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 313 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with journalist Andy Hayward. We first checked in with Andy in February 2024 in JCIP #229, where we discussed a documentary he produced and directed about Putin’s Russia called ‘Warped by War: Inside Putin’s Russia’. We also discussed his conflict journalism career up to that point, work-life balance and how his family’s military background shaped his upbringing and his mental health. Since then, for reasons we will expand on in this podcast, Andy has stepped away from conflict journalism into more traditional journalism, has entered the YouTube space and has gotten married! In this episode we check in about all of those updates, how he plans to shape his USP as a journalist content creator on YouTube, where he sees the journalism industry going in the next 5-10 years, and the important role his wife plays when he experiences tough times in work and life.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can subscribe to Andy&apos;s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@AndyHaywardJournoYou can follow Andy on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAYuK3nClJX/You can listen to Part 1 of Andy&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-229-andy-haywardSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #312 - Neil Peters</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 312 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Neil Peters. Neil is the Founder of Nuthatch Consultants, a suicide prevention and consultancy which works with public health, charities and business to reduce suicide and improve mental wellbeing.As part of Nuthatch, Neil also runs Nuthatch Retreats.Nuthatch Retreats uses nature to support people’s wellbeing, creating opportunities for people to get outside and take part in activities such as mindfulness and forest bathing.Pri...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 312 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Neil Peters. Neil is the Founder of Nuthatch Consultants, a suicide prevention and consultancy which works with public health, charities and business to reduce suicide and improve mental wellbeing.As part of Nuthatch, Neil also runs Nuthatch Retreats.Nuthatch Retreats uses nature to support people’s wellbeing, creating opportunities for people to get outside and take part in activities such as mindfulness and forest bathing.Prior to starting Nuthatch, Neil worked at the Samaritans charity for 10 years, before leaving them in 2020 when he had the desire to use nature and the outdoors to improve people’s mental health and wellbeing.In this episode we chart the journey of Nuthatch and the work they provide for their service users, what his retreats offer in-depth and his most recent work with fathers.For Neil’s mental health, his mental health difficulties started after he had got married and become a father when he began experiencing low level anxiety and depression. He stopped using some of the release valves which had previously been working for him, like playing sport, being outside and seeing his friends.In 2017 he accessed the Samaritan’s in-house counselling service, and in 2022/2023 he accessed a ‘walking therapist’ as well. We explore why that walking therapist was helpful for him vs sit-down traditional therapy, how that could work as a method for more men as it utilises the walk and talk and where he is now with his mental health.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Nuthatch Retreats here: https://linktr.ee/nuthatchretreatsYou can follow them on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nuthatchretreats/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 312 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Neil Peters. Neil is the Founder of Nuthatch Consultants, a suicide prevention and consultancy which works with public health, charities and business to reduce suicide and improve mental wellbeing.As part of Nuthatch, Neil also runs Nuthatch Retreats.Nuthatch Retreats uses nature to support people’s wellbeing, creating opportunities for people to get outside and take part in activities such as mindfulness and forest bathing.Prior to starting Nuthatch, Neil worked at the Samaritans charity for 10 years, before leaving them in 2020 when he had the desire to use nature and the outdoors to improve people’s mental health and wellbeing.In this episode we chart the journey of Nuthatch and the work they provide for their service users, what his retreats offer in-depth and his most recent work with fathers.For Neil’s mental health, his mental health difficulties started after he had got married and become a father when he began experiencing low level anxiety and depression. He stopped using some of the release valves which had previously been working for him, like playing sport, being outside and seeing his friends.In 2017 he accessed the Samaritan’s in-house counselling service, and in 2022/2023 he accessed a ‘walking therapist’ as well. We explore why that walking therapist was helpful for him vs sit-down traditional therapy, how that could work as a method for more men as it utilises the walk and talk and where he is now with his mental health.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Nuthatch Retreats here: https://linktr.ee/nuthatchretreatsYou can follow them on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nuthatchretreats/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #311 - Christian Hewgill - Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #311 - Christian Hewgill - Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 311 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with journalist Christian Hewgill. We first checked in with Christian in December 2022, in JCIP #160!At that point in time, he had recently left the BBC where he worked on BBC Radio 1’s Newsbeat programme as a reporter and presenter for five years, and was working freelance. In 2025, he is still working freelance but in 2023, his old work colleague, Radio 1 presenter, DJ and superstar Greg James messaged him to ask him to form ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 311 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with journalist Christian Hewgill. We first checked in with Christian in December 2022, in JCIP #160!At that point in time, he had recently left the BBC where he worked on BBC Radio 1’s Newsbeat programme as a reporter and presenter for five years, and was working freelance. In 2025, he is still working freelance but in 2023, his old work colleague, Radio 1 presenter, DJ and superstar Greg James messaged him to ask him to form a super-team of presenters and co-host a new Formula One podcast, ‘The Fast and The Curious’. Alongside Greg and sports journalist Betty Glover, they began carving out a unique space in the F1 podcast space, being able to cater to F1 aficionados and new, casual fans, young and old alike. Since then, the podcast has exploded in popularity, with the three of them hosting live shows at F1 races at Monaco and Silverstone, securing interviews with the top stars in Formula One, including drivers like Lewis Hamilton and George Russell and Team Principals like McClaren’s Zak Brown and now worldwide star and former Team Principal for Haas, Gunther Steiner. As well as this new adventure, Christian co-hosts another F1 podcast, ‘F1 Explains’, which is aimed at helping people learn more about the sport – and is an official Formula 1 podcast.In Part 2 of his journey, we discuss this massive change in Christian’s journalism career. We talk about how he’s adapted to the increased level of fame he now has, some of his favourite episodes, his relationship with Betty and Greg, his growth as a presenter and the reality of running a podcast, even one as big as FAC. For Christian’s continued mental health journey, it hasn’t been as plain sailing in the last three years. First of all, in 2023, his relationship with his then partner of 10 years ended, which naturally caused a lot of mental health difficulties in adapting to life without that person in his life.Then, also in 2023, Christian’s mum was diagnosed with dementia, which took hold very quickly, and his dad had to take on a new role from purely loving husband to full-time carer for her too.In addition, Christian’s dad also had a heart attack, which naturally caused Christian a lot of stress and upheaval.Thankfully, Christian is now in a new relationship, and engaged! However, his mum’s dementia has remained difficult to deal with on a weekly basis. We discuss the grief he has experienced for the loss of the person his mum was, the relationship breakup, his dad’s heart attack and his relationship with his dad now, following his mum’s dementia diagnosis.As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Christian on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christian_hewgill/You can subscribe to The Fast and The Curious here: https://linktr.ee/thefastandthecuriousYou can follow the podcast on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastcuriouspod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fastcuriouspodYou can listen to Part 1 of Christian&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-160-christian-hewgillSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 311 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with journalist Christian Hewgill. We first checked in with Christian in December 2022, in JCIP #160!At that point in time, he had recently left the BBC where he worked on BBC Radio 1’s Newsbeat programme as a reporter and presenter for five years, and was working freelance. In 2025, he is still working freelance but in 2023, his old work colleague, Radio 1 presenter, DJ and superstar Greg James messaged him to ask him to form a super-team of presenters and co-host a new Formula One podcast, ‘The Fast and The Curious’. Alongside Greg and sports journalist Betty Glover, they began carving out a unique space in the F1 podcast space, being able to cater to F1 aficionados and new, casual fans, young and old alike. Since then, the podcast has exploded in popularity, with the three of them hosting live shows at F1 races at Monaco and Silverstone, securing interviews with the top stars in Formula One, including drivers like Lewis Hamilton and George Russell and Team Principals like McClaren’s Zak Brown and now worldwide star and former Team Principal for Haas, Gunther Steiner. As well as this new adventure, Christian co-hosts another F1 podcast, ‘F1 Explains’, which is aimed at helping people learn more about the sport – and is an official Formula 1 podcast.In Part 2 of his journey, we discuss this massive change in Christian’s journalism career. We talk about how he’s adapted to the increased level of fame he now has, some of his favourite episodes, his relationship with Betty and Greg, his growth as a presenter and the reality of running a podcast, even one as big as FAC. For Christian’s continued mental health journey, it hasn’t been as plain sailing in the last three years. First of all, in 2023, his relationship with his then partner of 10 years ended, which naturally caused a lot of mental health difficulties in adapting to life without that person in his life.Then, also in 2023, Christian’s mum was diagnosed with dementia, which took hold very quickly, and his dad had to take on a new role from purely loving husband to full-time carer for her too.In addition, Christian’s dad also had a heart attack, which naturally caused Christian a lot of stress and upheaval.Thankfully, Christian is now in a new relationship, and engaged! However, his mum’s dementia has remained difficult to deal with on a weekly basis. We discuss the grief he has experienced for the loss of the person his mum was, the relationship breakup, his dad’s heart attack and his relationship with his dad now, following his mum’s dementia diagnosis.As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Christian on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christian_hewgill/You can subscribe to The Fast and The Curious here: https://linktr.ee/thefastandthecuriousYou can follow the podcast on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastcuriouspod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fastcuriouspodYou can listen to Part 1 of Christian&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-160-christian-hewgillSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #310 - Sam Northwood - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 310 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Sam Northwood. We first checked in with Sam Northwood in November 2021 in JCIP #77! In his Part 1 we discussed his journey of acceptance as a gay man, the difficulties he had during his university degree, and his love of cooking, which manifested in his ‘Sam Well Cooks’ Instagram page. In those four years, Sam may have found an answer as to why he struggled in university, because in February 2025 he was formally diagnosed ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 310 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Sam Northwood. We first checked in with Sam Northwood in November 2021 in JCIP #77! In his Part 1 we discussed his journey of acceptance as a gay man, the difficulties he had during his university degree, and his love of cooking, which manifested in his ‘Sam Well Cooks’ Instagram page. In those four years, Sam may have found an answer as to why he struggled in university, because in February 2025 he was formally diagnosed with ADHD.In this episode, we first discuss his new clothing brand, ‘Not Made For This, which he co-founded with his partner and the first man to ever write for VENT outside of our Founder Freddie, Steve Hanmer.We talk about Sam&apos;s new journey of entrepreneurship, burnout from his last full-time job which caused him to resign from it, and the ups and downs of running a start up business.For Sam’s continued mental health journey, we discuss that ADHD diagnosis, his and Steve’s decision to postpone their wedding for financial reasons, and how he’s adjusted to people in his life reaching out to him and confiding in him because of his openness about his ADHD. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Not Made For This here: https://notmadeforthis.co.uk/You can follow Not Made For This on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not.madeforthis/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@not_madeforthisYou can listen to Part 1 of Sam&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-77-sam-northwoodSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 310 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Sam Northwood. We first checked in with Sam Northwood in November 2021 in JCIP #77! In his Part 1 we discussed his journey of acceptance as a gay man, the difficulties he had during his university degree, and his love of cooking, which manifested in his ‘Sam Well Cooks’ Instagram page. In those four years, Sam may have found an answer as to why he struggled in university, because in February 2025 he was formally diagnosed with ADHD.In this episode, we first discuss his new clothing brand, ‘Not Made For This, which he co-founded with his partner and the first man to ever write for VENT outside of our Founder Freddie, Steve Hanmer.We talk about Sam&apos;s new journey of entrepreneurship, burnout from his last full-time job which caused him to resign from it, and the ups and downs of running a start up business.For Sam’s continued mental health journey, we discuss that ADHD diagnosis, his and Steve’s decision to postpone their wedding for financial reasons, and how he’s adjusted to people in his life reaching out to him and confiding in him because of his openness about his ADHD. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Not Made For This here: https://notmadeforthis.co.uk/You can follow Not Made For This on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not.madeforthis/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@not_madeforthisYou can listen to Part 1 of Sam&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-77-sam-northwoodSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #309 - Georgie J</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 309 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Georgie J.Georgie is a marketing professional, describing herself as a ‘disruptive marketer’, and works in the men’s space, as well as with other brands in contentious topics who wish to work with her.However, Georgie began her career in a very different space, as she completed her university degree in contour fashion, before completing her first internship in Amsterdam in the Netherlands and switching career path into social m...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 309 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Georgie J.Georgie is a marketing professional, describing herself as a ‘disruptive marketer’, and works in the men’s space, as well as with other brands in contentious topics who wish to work with her.However, Georgie began her career in a very different space, as she completed her university degree in contour fashion, before completing her first internship in Amsterdam in the Netherlands and switching career path into social media. She worked with a lot of feminist accounts and brands before, in her words, she began to move away from that political arena. In this episode we discuss her professional journey, how her political views have changed and evolved over the last few years, and the impact that her partner and previous guest George from TheTinMen had on her in exposing her to a lot of issues men face. Some of these issues include domestic abuse, sexual abuse, family breakdown and fatherlessness.For Georgie’s mental health journey, we discuss her upbringing and growing up in a household that in her words was ‘angry’, her diagnosis of ADHD and how, unlike many of her peers, her ADHD presented much more male-typical and the possible reasons behind that.We also discuss her masculine traits more generally and how she balances her feminine and masculine traits and behaviours in harmony, the challenges girls like her face now in not being pigeonholed or stigmatised because of them, and using nature as a tool to benefit her mental health when she experiences Seasonal Affective mood changes. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Georgie on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegorgii/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 309 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Georgie J.Georgie is a marketing professional, describing herself as a ‘disruptive marketer’, and works in the men’s space, as well as with other brands in contentious topics who wish to work with her.However, Georgie began her career in a very different space, as she completed her university degree in contour fashion, before completing her first internship in Amsterdam in the Netherlands and switching career path into social media. She worked with a lot of feminist accounts and brands before, in her words, she began to move away from that political arena. In this episode we discuss her professional journey, how her political views have changed and evolved over the last few years, and the impact that her partner and previous guest George from TheTinMen had on her in exposing her to a lot of issues men face. Some of these issues include domestic abuse, sexual abuse, family breakdown and fatherlessness.For Georgie’s mental health journey, we discuss her upbringing and growing up in a household that in her words was ‘angry’, her diagnosis of ADHD and how, unlike many of her peers, her ADHD presented much more male-typical and the possible reasons behind that.We also discuss her masculine traits more generally and how she balances her feminine and masculine traits and behaviours in harmony, the challenges girls like her face now in not being pigeonholed or stigmatised because of them, and using nature as a tool to benefit her mental health when she experiences Seasonal Affective mood changes. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Georgie on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegorgii/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #308 - Lizzie Bielicki</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 308 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Lizzie Bielicki. Lizzie works as a social media and content strategist. In this episode we discuss her professional journey in content and social media. We also discuss the marketing business she ran for several years, and the sad decision she had to make to close the business.We talk about some of her career highlights, which has included producing interviews with the likes of former professional rugby player and World Cup 200...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 308 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Lizzie Bielicki. Lizzie works as a social media and content strategist. In this episode we discuss her professional journey in content and social media. We also discuss the marketing business she ran for several years, and the sad decision she had to make to close the business.We talk about some of her career highlights, which has included producing interviews with the likes of former professional rugby player and World Cup 2003 winner Johnny Wilkinson, Jay Shetty, Elizabeth Day and photographing Meghan Markle.For Lizzie’s mental health, we discuss her experience of therapy, which she has accessed at various points of her life, a deep dive into her Christian faith and how its shaped her life, and how she used it to get through a difficult period of unemployment and uncertainty.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Lizzie on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizziebcreative/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 308 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Lizzie Bielicki. Lizzie works as a social media and content strategist. In this episode we discuss her professional journey in content and social media. We also discuss the marketing business she ran for several years, and the sad decision she had to make to close the business.We talk about some of her career highlights, which has included producing interviews with the likes of former professional rugby player and World Cup 2003 winner Johnny Wilkinson, Jay Shetty, Elizabeth Day and photographing Meghan Markle.For Lizzie’s mental health, we discuss her experience of therapy, which she has accessed at various points of her life, a deep dive into her Christian faith and how its shaped her life, and how she used it to get through a difficult period of unemployment and uncertainty.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Lizzie on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizziebcreative/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #307 - Alicia Duncan</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #307 - Alicia Duncan</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 307 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Alicia Duncan.Alicia is a writer, soon-to-be-published author and, in her words, advocates for transparency, ethical oversight, and accountability in Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) system.Alicia’s advocacy comes from her own experience of the MAiD system. In 2021, Alicia’s mother died through accessing MAiD, despite not being terminally ill. Alicia's mother's case became the first MAiD-related death in Canada to be...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 307 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Alicia Duncan.Alicia is a writer, soon-to-be-published author and, in her words, advocates for transparency, ethical oversight, and accountability in Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) system.Alicia’s advocacy comes from her own experience of the MAiD system. In 2021, Alicia’s mother died through accessing MAiD, despite not being terminally ill. Alicia&apos;s mother&apos;s case became the first MAiD-related death in Canada to be investigated by police. However, the investigation was forced to close when health authorities refused to release Alicia&apos;s mother&apos;s assessment records.In this episode we discuss Alicia’s mental health journey, which centres around her mother’s life, illness and subsequent death via the MAiD system. We discuss the injustice Alicia felt at the events which transpired, how that impacted her grief, and how she&apos;s channelled the grief into the work she does now. We also have a healthy debate about the pros and cons of assisted dying itself and some of the media work Alicia has done to highlight this issue. This includes featuring in a BBC documentary on the subject called ‘Better Off Dead?’, which was fronted by actor, commentator and disability activist Liz Carr.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Alicia&apos;s work here: https://www.aliciaduncan.com/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 307 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Alicia Duncan.Alicia is a writer, soon-to-be-published author and, in her words, advocates for transparency, ethical oversight, and accountability in Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) system.Alicia’s advocacy comes from her own experience of the MAiD system. In 2021, Alicia’s mother died through accessing MAiD, despite not being terminally ill. Alicia&apos;s mother&apos;s case became the first MAiD-related death in Canada to be investigated by police. However, the investigation was forced to close when health authorities refused to release Alicia&apos;s mother&apos;s assessment records.In this episode we discuss Alicia’s mental health journey, which centres around her mother’s life, illness and subsequent death via the MAiD system. We discuss the injustice Alicia felt at the events which transpired, how that impacted her grief, and how she&apos;s channelled the grief into the work she does now. We also have a healthy debate about the pros and cons of assisted dying itself and some of the media work Alicia has done to highlight this issue. This includes featuring in a BBC documentary on the subject called ‘Better Off Dead?’, which was fronted by actor, commentator and disability activist Liz Carr.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Alicia&apos;s work here: https://www.aliciaduncan.com/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with Neil Dowd from pop-punk band, Autumn Fires. Autumn Fires was started by lead singer Charlotte and her current partner, who also plays in the band, and are part of the new wave of pop-punk bands keeping the genre alive and kicking in the UK.In this episode we discuss Neil’s music journey, how he joined the band, the band’s latest EP and the massive breakthrough they had when they won iconic music outlet Kerrang’s The Deal’ competition.For in...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with Neil Dowd from pop-punk band, Autumn Fires. Autumn Fires was started by lead singer Charlotte and her current partner, who also plays in the band, and are part of the new wave of pop-punk bands keeping the genre alive and kicking in the UK.In this episode we discuss Neil’s music journey, how he joined the band, the band’s latest EP and the massive breakthrough they had when they won iconic music outlet Kerrang’s The Deal’ competition.For industry issues, we discuss dealing with rejection and imposter syndrome. For Neil’s mental health journey, we discuss his experience of school where he felt he had to fit into be a certain type of boy in order to survive and how the pop-punk environment was a place where he could fully be himself and not be judged. We also discuss the importance of self-advocacy, people-pleasing and how CBT therapy has helped him tackle his anxiety.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can stream Autumn Fires on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6pUrc8sCjFQ0JZVe9IQWfO?si=7Wj-AcILSoSOlRFC-w8kvQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@autumnfiresukYou can follow the band on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autumnfiresuk/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with Neil Dowd from pop-punk band, Autumn Fires. Autumn Fires was started by lead singer Charlotte and her current partner, who also plays in the band, and are part of the new wave of pop-punk bands keeping the genre alive and kicking in the UK.In this episode we discuss Neil’s music journey, how he joined the band, the band’s latest EP and the massive breakthrough they had when they won iconic music outlet Kerrang’s The Deal’ competition.For industry issues, we discuss dealing with rejection and imposter syndrome. For Neil’s mental health journey, we discuss his experience of school where he felt he had to fit into be a certain type of boy in order to survive and how the pop-punk environment was a place where he could fully be himself and not be judged. We also discuss the importance of self-advocacy, people-pleasing and how CBT therapy has helped him tackle his anxiety.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can stream Autumn Fires on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6pUrc8sCjFQ0JZVe9IQWfO?si=7Wj-AcILSoSOlRFC-w8kvQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@autumnfiresukYou can follow the band on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autumnfiresuk/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #306 - James Bloodworth - Part 3</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 306 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in for a third time with journalist James Bloodworth.James Bloodworth is a New Statesman columnist and the author of three books: his seminal book ‘Hired’, the first book he wrote was called ‘The Myth of Meritocracy’, which we discussed in-depth in his first JCIP and his third book, the critically acclaimed ‘Lost Boys: A Personal Journey Through The Manosphere’, was published in June 2025.James first came on the pod in February 2021 in...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 306 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in for a third time with journalist James Bloodworth.James Bloodworth is a New Statesman columnist and the author of three books: his seminal book ‘Hired’, the first book he wrote was called ‘The Myth of Meritocracy’, which we discussed in-depth in his first JCIP and his third book, the critically acclaimed ‘Lost Boys: A Personal Journey Through The Manosphere’, was published in June 2025.James first came on the pod in February 2021 in JCIP #69, over four years ago now, when we were all in the throes of the Covid-19 pandemic.He then came back on in January 2023 in JCIP #165, where we discussed the grief of losing his Grandmother in 2022 and the huge impact it had on him, the anxiety he had during the pandemic and his decision to come off ADHD medication, which he discovered was having a negative impact on his mental health. In this episode, we do a deep dive into Lost Boys through a mental health lens, what he wanted to achieve with the book, going undercover in male pick-up artist groups, what he learned about these men through being in these groups, and a healthy debate on Jordan Peterson.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can purchase a copy of Lost Boys here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Boys-Undercover-Adventures-Masculinity-ebook/dp/B0DCDSLY5K?ref_=ast_author_mpbYou can listen to Part 1 and 2 of James&apos;s journey below: Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-69-james-bloodworthPart 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-165-james-bloodworth-part-2You can follow James on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james.bloodworth/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 306 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in for a third time with journalist James Bloodworth.James Bloodworth is a New Statesman columnist and the author of three books: his seminal book ‘Hired’, the first book he wrote was called ‘The Myth of Meritocracy’, which we discussed in-depth in his first JCIP and his third book, the critically acclaimed ‘Lost Boys: A Personal Journey Through The Manosphere’, was published in June 2025.James first came on the pod in February 2021 in JCIP #69, over four years ago now, when we were all in the throes of the Covid-19 pandemic.He then came back on in January 2023 in JCIP #165, where we discussed the grief of losing his Grandmother in 2022 and the huge impact it had on him, the anxiety he had during the pandemic and his decision to come off ADHD medication, which he discovered was having a negative impact on his mental health. In this episode, we do a deep dive into Lost Boys through a mental health lens, what he wanted to achieve with the book, going undercover in male pick-up artist groups, what he learned about these men through being in these groups, and a healthy debate on Jordan Peterson.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can purchase a copy of Lost Boys here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Boys-Undercover-Adventures-Masculinity-ebook/dp/B0DCDSLY5K?ref_=ast_author_mpbYou can listen to Part 1 and 2 of James&apos;s journey below: Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-69-james-bloodworthPart 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-165-james-bloodworth-part-2You can follow James on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james.bloodworth/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #305 - Melanie Williams</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 305 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Melanie Williams. Mel is the Founder of 'Mel Williams Coaching'. She also works as an Mental Health First Aid Instructor for MHFA England, and as an Associate Tutor for Suicide First Aid.In this episode we discuss her varied career, from working at Nationwide Building Society, setting up her first business 'Reinspire by Mel' during the Covid-19 pandemic, taking up voluntary redundancy from Nationwide and setting up Mel Williams...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 305 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Melanie Williams. Mel is the Founder of &apos;Mel Williams Coaching&apos;. She also works as an Mental Health First Aid Instructor for MHFA England, and as an Associate Tutor for Suicide First Aid.In this episode we discuss her varied career, from working at Nationwide Building Society, setting up her first business &apos;Reinspire by Mel&apos; during the Covid-19 pandemic, taking up voluntary redundancy from Nationwide and setting up Mel Williams Coaching and becoming self-employed.From there, she has developed her own eight-step process for coaching people and attached herself to a new mental health charity based in Swindon called The Kelly Foundation as a ‘Coach Support Worker’. Through that role, she helped clients with everything from addiction issues to PIP assessments and even helping a woman overcome agoraphobia.Because of that work, the charity offered to help her train to become a Mental Health First Aid Instructor, which she has done for a year and a half at time of recording.She took that training one step further and became trained as a Suicide First Aid tutor in March 2025, which she can now deliver in the UK and internationally.For Mel’s mental health journey, we centre the discussion around her experience of motherhood, specifically the birth of two of her children. The first, Ryan was tragically stillborn and almost cost Mel her life. We discuss this experience and the trauma of it, the important role Mel’s husband played in it throughout, the decision process behind them trying again for a child and the birth of her daughter in 2013 despite the high-risk history would repeat itself. We then talk about her mental recovery from Ryan’s birth and death and Mel&apos;s experience of bereavement counselling to process it. She was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or a Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) which we prefer to describe it as, which came from the trauma of her fear of dying.We finish by discussing the way Mel and her husband processed Ryan’s death, as they dealt with it very differently and how they moved forward together as a couple.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Mel on social media below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-williams-coaching-and-training-81258612b/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melwilliamscoaching/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss, which some listeners may find extremely upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 305 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Melanie Williams. Mel is the Founder of &apos;Mel Williams Coaching&apos;. She also works as an Mental Health First Aid Instructor for MHFA England, and as an Associate Tutor for Suicide First Aid.In this episode we discuss her varied career, from working at Nationwide Building Society, setting up her first business &apos;Reinspire by Mel&apos; during the Covid-19 pandemic, taking up voluntary redundancy from Nationwide and setting up Mel Williams Coaching and becoming self-employed.From there, she has developed her own eight-step process for coaching people and attached herself to a new mental health charity based in Swindon called The Kelly Foundation as a ‘Coach Support Worker’. Through that role, she helped clients with everything from addiction issues to PIP assessments and even helping a woman overcome agoraphobia.Because of that work, the charity offered to help her train to become a Mental Health First Aid Instructor, which she has done for a year and a half at time of recording.She took that training one step further and became trained as a Suicide First Aid tutor in March 2025, which she can now deliver in the UK and internationally.For Mel’s mental health journey, we centre the discussion around her experience of motherhood, specifically the birth of two of her children. The first, Ryan was tragically stillborn and almost cost Mel her life. We discuss this experience and the trauma of it, the important role Mel’s husband played in it throughout, the decision process behind them trying again for a child and the birth of her daughter in 2013 despite the high-risk history would repeat itself. We then talk about her mental recovery from Ryan’s birth and death and Mel&apos;s experience of bereavement counselling to process it. She was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or a Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) which we prefer to describe it as, which came from the trauma of her fear of dying.We finish by discussing the way Mel and her husband processed Ryan’s death, as they dealt with it very differently and how they moved forward together as a couple.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Mel on social media below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-williams-coaching-and-training-81258612b/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melwilliamscoaching/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss, which some listeners may find extremely upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #304 - Nikhil Patel &amp; Gita Patel</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 304 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Nikhil Patel, alongside his mother, Gita Patel.Nikhil Patel currently works as English Teacher and Student Support Lead at the Cambridge International School, based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, where he has worked since August 2021.We first checked in with Nik way back when in JCIP #40, in May 2020!We discussed his time working with our Founder Freddie at Barracuda's Summer Camps, where they first met, and his tea...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 304 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Nikhil Patel, alongside his mother, Gita Patel.Nikhil Patel currently works as English Teacher and Student Support Lead at the Cambridge International School, based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, where he has worked since August 2021.We first checked in with Nik way back when in JCIP #40, in May 2020!We discussed his time working with our Founder Freddie at Barracuda&apos;s Summer Camps, where they first met, and his teaching journey. At that point in time Nik was working at a school in Doha in Qatar.In this episode we are checking back in with Nik, but also his mum Gita.Gita works in teaching herself and has worked in a number of roles across her teaching career.She currently works as an SEND 1:1 Learning Coach &amp; Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), and Gita was a big influence on Nik in his desire to be a teacher and has supported him on that journey.Gita also worked at Barracudas at the time as Nikhil and Freddie did, as one of the senior leaders at the camp, and still works there every summer to this day in 2025.The structure for this podcast will follow a similar to the amazing conversation we had with previous guests Jay Williams and his mum Niru, and will contain some similar themes too, with Niru and Gita both coming from an Indian background.Unlike Niru, Gita was actually born in Mombasa in Kenya and was part of the Indian community there, before she moved to the UK when she was seven years old.In this episode we discuss Gita’s mental health journey, the challenges of assimilating to the UK as a young girl, navigating adolescence and starting a family.We then discuss motherhood, raising two sons in Nik and his younger brother Krishan, the anxieties she had about raising them with their dual English-Indian background, even when it came to choosing their names, and how she and her husband tried to give them the best of both these worlds.After that, we have a nostalgic chat about Barracuda’s, before discussing Nik and Krish’s decisions to go to university and move away from home, flying the proverbial nest and the impact that had on Gita’s mental health as a parent.We finish by discussing the relationship they have now as adults, how they lean on each other for advice and support as fellow teaching professionals, and how Gita deals with Nik living halfway across the world in the UAE on a weekly basis.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Part 1 of Nikhil&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-40-nikhil-patelSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 304 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Nikhil Patel, alongside his mother, Gita Patel.Nikhil Patel currently works as English Teacher and Student Support Lead at the Cambridge International School, based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, where he has worked since August 2021.We first checked in with Nik way back when in JCIP #40, in May 2020!We discussed his time working with our Founder Freddie at Barracuda&apos;s Summer Camps, where they first met, and his teaching journey. At that point in time Nik was working at a school in Doha in Qatar.In this episode we are checking back in with Nik, but also his mum Gita.Gita works in teaching herself and has worked in a number of roles across her teaching career.She currently works as an SEND 1:1 Learning Coach &amp; Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), and Gita was a big influence on Nik in his desire to be a teacher and has supported him on that journey.Gita also worked at Barracudas at the time as Nikhil and Freddie did, as one of the senior leaders at the camp, and still works there every summer to this day in 2025.The structure for this podcast will follow a similar to the amazing conversation we had with previous guests Jay Williams and his mum Niru, and will contain some similar themes too, with Niru and Gita both coming from an Indian background.Unlike Niru, Gita was actually born in Mombasa in Kenya and was part of the Indian community there, before she moved to the UK when she was seven years old.In this episode we discuss Gita’s mental health journey, the challenges of assimilating to the UK as a young girl, navigating adolescence and starting a family.We then discuss motherhood, raising two sons in Nik and his younger brother Krishan, the anxieties she had about raising them with their dual English-Indian background, even when it came to choosing their names, and how she and her husband tried to give them the best of both these worlds.After that, we have a nostalgic chat about Barracuda’s, before discussing Nik and Krish’s decisions to go to university and move away from home, flying the proverbial nest and the impact that had on Gita’s mental health as a parent.We finish by discussing the relationship they have now as adults, how they lean on each other for advice and support as fellow teaching professionals, and how Gita deals with Nik living halfway across the world in the UAE on a weekly basis.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Part 1 of Nikhil&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-40-nikhil-patelSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #303 - Evan Grant &amp; Carol Grant</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 303 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with returning guest Evan Grant, alongside his wife, Carol Grant. We first checked in with Evan in JCIP #278, where we discussed his career in IBM, fatherhood and most poignantly, the life and death of his son Cameron, who took his own life in 2014, when he was just 21 years old.We also discussed Cameron’s legacy and the work he and his wife Carol have done in the last 11 years through the Cameron Grant Memorial Trust. We have ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 303 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with returning guest Evan Grant, alongside his wife, Carol Grant. We first checked in with Evan in JCIP #278, where we discussed his career in IBM, fatherhood and most poignantly, the life and death of his son Cameron, who took his own life in 2014, when he was just 21 years old.We also discussed Cameron’s legacy and the work he and his wife Carol have done in the last 11 years through the Cameron Grant Memorial Trust. We have heard so many stories of suicide grief on this podcast and one common trend we sadly find is that when parents lose a child to suicide or other causes, it can often spell the end of their marriage or relationship.Evan and Carol’s marriage survived Cameron’s death and we wanted to check in with them about how they got through it as a couple, supported each other through their respective grief journeys and came out the other side. In this episode we discuss how Cameron’s death affected Carol, the different ways Carol and Evan grieved for Cameron, how the Trust became a beacon for both of them, but also became something they needed to take a break from, from time to time. We finish by discussing how important trust and communication were for their relationship in navigating their grief, how conscious they were that things could unravel easily if they were complacent, and where they are now with their grief and their marriage vs when Cameron died.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about the Cameron Grant Memorial Trust here: www.camgrant.org.uk/You can follow the Trust on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/cammemorial/You can sign up to The Trust&apos;s annual sponsored night walk here: https://www.camgrant.org.uk/night-walk/You can listen to Evan&apos;s episode here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-278-evan-grantSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 303 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with returning guest Evan Grant, alongside his wife, Carol Grant. We first checked in with Evan in JCIP #278, where we discussed his career in IBM, fatherhood and most poignantly, the life and death of his son Cameron, who took his own life in 2014, when he was just 21 years old.We also discussed Cameron’s legacy and the work he and his wife Carol have done in the last 11 years through the Cameron Grant Memorial Trust. We have heard so many stories of suicide grief on this podcast and one common trend we sadly find is that when parents lose a child to suicide or other causes, it can often spell the end of their marriage or relationship.Evan and Carol’s marriage survived Cameron’s death and we wanted to check in with them about how they got through it as a couple, supported each other through their respective grief journeys and came out the other side. In this episode we discuss how Cameron’s death affected Carol, the different ways Carol and Evan grieved for Cameron, how the Trust became a beacon for both of them, but also became something they needed to take a break from, from time to time. We finish by discussing how important trust and communication were for their relationship in navigating their grief, how conscious they were that things could unravel easily if they were complacent, and where they are now with their grief and their marriage vs when Cameron died.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about the Cameron Grant Memorial Trust here: www.camgrant.org.uk/You can follow the Trust on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/cammemorial/You can sign up to The Trust&apos;s annual sponsored night walk here: https://www.camgrant.org.uk/night-walk/You can listen to Evan&apos;s episode here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-278-evan-grantSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #302 - Mark Ferris</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 302 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Mark Ferris. Mark is a proud stepfather to two boys and lives with his wife Sarah in Chelmsford in Essex. However, the reason we are checking in is because of an important campaign Sarah and Mark are running to raise money for life-saving treatment for one of his stepsons, Callum. Callum is currently 15 years old and one day, he was sent home from school with a headache.What transpired was Mark and Sarah’s worst nightmare. Call...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 302 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Mark Ferris. Mark is a proud stepfather to two boys and lives with his wife Sarah in Chelmsford in Essex. However, the reason we are checking in is because of an important campaign Sarah and Mark are running to raise money for life-saving treatment for one of his stepsons, Callum. Callum is currently 15 years old and one day, he was sent home from school with a headache.What transpired was Mark and Sarah’s worst nightmare. Callum was taken to hospital and diagnosed with a very serious brain tumour. After some heavy conversations, they decided to start a GoFundMe campaign to raise money to get him some treatment abroad to give him the best chance possible, to find a way to remove it. In this episode we discuss Mark’s mental health journey and his Irish roots, moving to England, the grief of losing his dad in 2015, meeting Sarah and being introduced to Callum and his brother William. We also discuss how he navigated becoming a stepfather and creating a blended family, the importance of having a positive relationship with Callum and William’s biological father, and why these stories are also important to highlight.We then discuss the campaign for Callum, where it is right now, how they have used it as a family to live for the here and now, and how the campaign has given him and the family hope.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can donate to Callum&apos;s campaign here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/raising-funds-for-callums-brain-tumour-treatment?attribution_id=sl%3Ac5c70953-8c7a-45a9-919f-05e814a3545d&amp;lang=en_GBYou can follow Mark, Sarah and their family&apos;s journey on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjandferris/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 302 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Mark Ferris. Mark is a proud stepfather to two boys and lives with his wife Sarah in Chelmsford in Essex. However, the reason we are checking in is because of an important campaign Sarah and Mark are running to raise money for life-saving treatment for one of his stepsons, Callum. Callum is currently 15 years old and one day, he was sent home from school with a headache.What transpired was Mark and Sarah’s worst nightmare. Callum was taken to hospital and diagnosed with a very serious brain tumour. After some heavy conversations, they decided to start a GoFundMe campaign to raise money to get him some treatment abroad to give him the best chance possible, to find a way to remove it. In this episode we discuss Mark’s mental health journey and his Irish roots, moving to England, the grief of losing his dad in 2015, meeting Sarah and being introduced to Callum and his brother William. We also discuss how he navigated becoming a stepfather and creating a blended family, the importance of having a positive relationship with Callum and William’s biological father, and why these stories are also important to highlight.We then discuss the campaign for Callum, where it is right now, how they have used it as a family to live for the here and now, and how the campaign has given him and the family hope.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can donate to Callum&apos;s campaign here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/raising-funds-for-callums-brain-tumour-treatment?attribution_id=sl%3Ac5c70953-8c7a-45a9-919f-05e814a3545d&amp;lang=en_GBYou can follow Mark, Sarah and their family&apos;s journey on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjandferris/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks - Snowdream - Part 3</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked back in for third time with a VENT favourite, Snowdream.Elliot is someone who has gone from strength to strength in the last few years we've been checking in with him.The first time we checked in, in July 2020 we discussed his music journey, music perfectionism culture and his bisexuality.In Part 2, in June 2023, he had started a new adventure on TikTok making comedy mash-ups. We talked about his experience of doing his first ever live DJ set at ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked back in for third time with a VENT favourite, Snowdream.Elliot is someone who has gone from strength to strength in the last few years we&apos;ve been checking in with him.The first time we checked in, in July 2020 we discussed his music journey, music perfectionism culture and his bisexuality.In Part 2, in June 2023, he had started a new adventure on TikTok making comedy mash-ups. We talked about his experience of doing his first ever live DJ set at Just Checking In Live #4 (Take Two), his debut album ‘Open Space’ and how he planned to balance being an artist and social media influencer.In the last two years, Elliot has grown his TikTok following to over 143k followers, and has over 114k followers on Instagram too! We discuss that explosion in popularity and the hard work and consistency which is at the heart of it, his mash-up albums he has put out on Bandcamp, and also moving into producing UK Garage music as an artist. We also discuss his decision to move into music full-time, but then having to go back into full-time work to make ends meet.For Elliot’s continued mental health journey, we discuss his experience of his first ever panic attack in July 2024, some CBT therapy he did afterwards which he accessed via the NHS and how he manages his mental health now.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Snowdream on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/2WkJ2Z45d…wOT9qa953TJ3oxAQSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-447435748Follow Snowdream on social media below:TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@snowdreammusic?lang=enInstagram: www.instagram.com/snowdreamdigital/You can listen to Part 1 and 2 of Snowdream&apos;s journey below: Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-decks-snowdreamPart 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-decks-snowdream-part-2Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked back in for third time with a VENT favourite, Snowdream.Elliot is someone who has gone from strength to strength in the last few years we&apos;ve been checking in with him.The first time we checked in, in July 2020 we discussed his music journey, music perfectionism culture and his bisexuality.In Part 2, in June 2023, he had started a new adventure on TikTok making comedy mash-ups. We talked about his experience of doing his first ever live DJ set at Just Checking In Live #4 (Take Two), his debut album ‘Open Space’ and how he planned to balance being an artist and social media influencer.In the last two years, Elliot has grown his TikTok following to over 143k followers, and has over 114k followers on Instagram too! We discuss that explosion in popularity and the hard work and consistency which is at the heart of it, his mash-up albums he has put out on Bandcamp, and also moving into producing UK Garage music as an artist. We also discuss his decision to move into music full-time, but then having to go back into full-time work to make ends meet.For Elliot’s continued mental health journey, we discuss his experience of his first ever panic attack in July 2024, some CBT therapy he did afterwards which he accessed via the NHS and how he manages his mental health now.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Snowdream on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/2WkJ2Z45d…wOT9qa953TJ3oxAQSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-447435748Follow Snowdream on social media below:TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@snowdreammusic?lang=enInstagram: www.instagram.com/snowdreamdigital/You can listen to Part 1 and 2 of Snowdream&apos;s journey below: Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-decks-snowdreamPart 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-decks-snowdream-part-2Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #301 - Ask Me Anything</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 301 of The Just Checking In Podcast we decided to do a special 'Ask Me Anything' pod!Our Founder Freddie answers a batch of questions submitted by you the venters. He gives an insight into some of his dream guests, favourite music that boosts his mental health and which form of therapy he's accessed that's helped him the most!As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubbl...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 301 of The Just Checking In Podcast we decided to do a special &apos;Ask Me Anything&apos; pod!Our Founder Freddie answers a batch of questions submitted by you the venters. He gives an insight into some of his dream guests, favourite music that boosts his mental health and which form of therapy he&apos;s accessed that&apos;s helped him the most!As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 301 of The Just Checking In Podcast we decided to do a special &apos;Ask Me Anything&apos; pod!Our Founder Freddie answers a batch of questions submitted by you the venters. He gives an insight into some of his dream guests, favourite music that boosts his mental health and which form of therapy he&apos;s accessed that&apos;s helped him the most!As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 300 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we marked the milestone with a special episode dedicated to our Founder Freddie's university tutor, Dr Sabina Avdagic, who taught him in the final year of his degree.In this episode Freddie provides the context for where he was on his mental health journey in his third and final year of his undergraduate degree at the University of Sussex, where he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Politics. Sabina taught Freddie in a module called 'Democracy and ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 300 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we marked the milestone with a special episode dedicated to our Founder Freddie&apos;s university tutor, Dr Sabina Avdagic, who taught him in the final year of his degree.In this episode Freddie provides the context for where he was on his mental health journey in his third and final year of his undergraduate degree at the University of Sussex, where he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Politics. Sabina taught Freddie in a module called &apos;Democracy and Inequality&apos;, where Freddie wrote one of his two dissertations, which was entitled &apos;What has been the effect of gentrification on East London?&apos;.During this period, Sabina was a significant support for Freddie and gave him the confidence to pursue this dissertation topic, at a time when he was suffering major mental health challenges.In 2025, Freddie wanted to reach out to Sabina and get back in touch to thank her for her support, but tragically he discovered that on 13th January 2024, Sabina had died suddenly. In her obituary on the Sussex University website, they state that in July 2024, a special day of events was held to celebrate Sabina’s life and achievements, with the research common room in the Politics building renamed the ‘Sabina Avdagic Room’ and a plaque unveiled in honour of her memory. There was also an academic symposium and a ceremony to mark the planting of a mimosa tree in Sabina’s memory, in the terrace area of the building. The message of this podcast is: make sure you check in with that special person or loved one in your life whilst you still can. Make the phone call, send the text, send the email, reach in and tell them what they mean to you.  If you can, don’t put it off, because you never know when it might be the last opportunity you get to do it. As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 300 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we marked the milestone with a special episode dedicated to our Founder Freddie&apos;s university tutor, Dr Sabina Avdagic, who taught him in the final year of his degree.In this episode Freddie provides the context for where he was on his mental health journey in his third and final year of his undergraduate degree at the University of Sussex, where he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Politics. Sabina taught Freddie in a module called &apos;Democracy and Inequality&apos;, where Freddie wrote one of his two dissertations, which was entitled &apos;What has been the effect of gentrification on East London?&apos;.During this period, Sabina was a significant support for Freddie and gave him the confidence to pursue this dissertation topic, at a time when he was suffering major mental health challenges.In 2025, Freddie wanted to reach out to Sabina and get back in touch to thank her for her support, but tragically he discovered that on 13th January 2024, Sabina had died suddenly. In her obituary on the Sussex University website, they state that in July 2024, a special day of events was held to celebrate Sabina’s life and achievements, with the research common room in the Politics building renamed the ‘Sabina Avdagic Room’ and a plaque unveiled in honour of her memory. There was also an academic symposium and a ceremony to mark the planting of a mimosa tree in Sabina’s memory, in the terrace area of the building. The message of this podcast is: make sure you check in with that special person or loved one in your life whilst you still can. Make the phone call, send the text, send the email, reach in and tell them what they mean to you.  If you can, don’t put it off, because you never know when it might be the last opportunity you get to do it. As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #299 - Andrew Hill</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 299 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Andrew Hill. Andy is is the Founder of UTurnBack2Basics.Based in Norfolk, Uturn creates outdoor experiences designed for people to reconnect with the fundamentals of life - self-awareness, survival skills, and personal growth.Their mission is to support individuals from all walks of life, with a strong focus on veterans and vulnerable individuals, helping them build resilience, develop essential skills, and rediscover a sense o...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 299 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Andrew Hill. Andy is is the Founder of UTurnBack2Basics.Based in Norfolk, Uturn creates outdoor experiences designed for people to reconnect with the fundamentals of life - self-awareness, survival skills, and personal growth.Their mission is to support individuals from all walks of life, with a strong focus on veterans and vulnerable individuals, helping them build resilience, develop essential skills, and rediscover a sense of purpose through the outdoors.Their workshops cover topics such as shelter building, campfire cooking, water purification, setting up camp, using varying types of equipment, hikes, groups, leadership skills, team building, retreat, and expeditions to build friendships.Andy served in the military and found peace and clarity in nature after leaving. UTB2B was built on the belief that outdoors has the power to heal. Having faced the challenges of adapting to a civilian life, Andy created this initiative to help others who may be struggling, providing a space where his clients can reconnect, rebuild, and move forward with confidence.In this episode, we discuss the genesis of Uturn, why he started it, the service it provides to men and women who access it and the various programmes it offers. We also discuss the trips they have done so far, including to the likes of Norway, Sweden, Normandy in France and upcoming trips to Malaysia and Poland.For Andy&apos;s mental health journey we discuss his diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), which developed after he had a serious fall and broke his neck and back. Two weeks after the accident, he began experiencing seizures, at its worst, 16 seizures a day.After doctors initially struggled to diagnose the problem, they concluded that the seizures were caused by suppressed trauma over his life, which caused his brain to shut down. He had to use a wheelchair for 18 months and was told he’d never walk or work again. Thankfully, he defied that prognosis and began to work on his physical and mental recovery.Unfortunately, during this time, he claims he was domestically abused by his partner.Then, in 2020, he was diagnosed for the first time with testicular cancer. He had surgery to remove one testicle and one bout of chemotherapy. Eight months later, he was diagnosed again with testicular cancer as the cancer had not been fully removed the first time.Then in December 2024, the cancer had spread into his lymph nodes and he received targeted chemo to treat them.When he was diagnosed with cancer the second time, he left that abusive relationship, despite knowing he’d be homeless, and still went through the cancer treatment for five months because he said he knew he’d be less vulnerable living on the streets than living in his home with his partner. He became suicidal and made plans to take his own life. He was just about to do it before something stopped him, and from there he began his recovery journey.We discuss all of these experiences, going through the family court system, recovery and how Uturn has been at the heart of that.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about UTurnBack2Basics here: https://www.u-turnback2basics.co.uk/You can follow them on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uturnback2basics/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about suicide, which some listeners  may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 299 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Andrew Hill. Andy is is the Founder of UTurnBack2Basics.Based in Norfolk, Uturn creates outdoor experiences designed for people to reconnect with the fundamentals of life - self-awareness, survival skills, and personal growth.Their mission is to support individuals from all walks of life, with a strong focus on veterans and vulnerable individuals, helping them build resilience, develop essential skills, and rediscover a sense of purpose through the outdoors.Their workshops cover topics such as shelter building, campfire cooking, water purification, setting up camp, using varying types of equipment, hikes, groups, leadership skills, team building, retreat, and expeditions to build friendships.Andy served in the military and found peace and clarity in nature after leaving. UTB2B was built on the belief that outdoors has the power to heal. Having faced the challenges of adapting to a civilian life, Andy created this initiative to help others who may be struggling, providing a space where his clients can reconnect, rebuild, and move forward with confidence.In this episode, we discuss the genesis of Uturn, why he started it, the service it provides to men and women who access it and the various programmes it offers. We also discuss the trips they have done so far, including to the likes of Norway, Sweden, Normandy in France and upcoming trips to Malaysia and Poland.For Andy&apos;s mental health journey we discuss his diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), which developed after he had a serious fall and broke his neck and back. Two weeks after the accident, he began experiencing seizures, at its worst, 16 seizures a day.After doctors initially struggled to diagnose the problem, they concluded that the seizures were caused by suppressed trauma over his life, which caused his brain to shut down. He had to use a wheelchair for 18 months and was told he’d never walk or work again. Thankfully, he defied that prognosis and began to work on his physical and mental recovery.Unfortunately, during this time, he claims he was domestically abused by his partner.Then, in 2020, he was diagnosed for the first time with testicular cancer. He had surgery to remove one testicle and one bout of chemotherapy. Eight months later, he was diagnosed again with testicular cancer as the cancer had not been fully removed the first time.Then in December 2024, the cancer had spread into his lymph nodes and he received targeted chemo to treat them.When he was diagnosed with cancer the second time, he left that abusive relationship, despite knowing he’d be homeless, and still went through the cancer treatment for five months because he said he knew he’d be less vulnerable living on the streets than living in his home with his partner. He became suicidal and made plans to take his own life. He was just about to do it before something stopped him, and from there he began his recovery journey.We discuss all of these experiences, going through the family court system, recovery and how Uturn has been at the heart of that.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about UTurnBack2Basics here: https://www.u-turnback2basics.co.uk/You can follow them on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uturnback2basics/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about suicide, which some listeners  may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 298 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Garry Miller.Garry is a communications professional and worked as a publicist in the BBC Sport communications team at the same time our Founder Freddie worked at the BBC.Garry’s first proper job was working for Wigan Council, where he cut his teeth across a range of areas including policy, project management and investigating benefit fraud.His big break came when England hosted the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.The organisers put...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 298 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Garry Miller.Garry is a communications professional and worked as a publicist in the BBC Sport communications team at the same time our Founder Freddie worked at the BBC.Garry’s first proper job was working for Wigan Council, where he cut his teeth across a range of areas including policy, project management and investigating benefit fraud.His big break came when England hosted the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.The organisers put a call-out for volunteers, including one role of press officer for the tournament. Garry applied for the role and was successful. He then took 6-8 weeks of annual leave just to do the role.After the World Cup finished, he went back to his day job but it wasn’t the same. He had got the sport bug and wanted to get back in the industry.He started volunteering for the Wigan Warriors rugby league team to help with their game day operations and unfortunately was then made redundant from the council. Afterwards, he landed a job with the Rugby Football League, the sport&apos;s organising body in England and worked for them for four years. He had the opportunity to work with the England national team and at all major events for the sport, including the Challenge Cup tournament, ‘Magic Weekend’ and the Super League Grand Final.After four years, he felt he had done everything he could in that role and he saw an opportunity at the BBC in their Sport team. From there, he worked on every big BBC Sport announcement and campaign you can probably think of, as well as podcasts and setting up interviews for all the titans who worked there at the time, including the likes of Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer.In 2022, Garry left the BBC and moved to a new role with the Trust Alliance Group (TAG). Based in Warrington, TAG provide a range of products and services to build, maintain and restore trust between consumers and businesses.In this episode we discuss Garry’s career from Wigan Council days to where he is now, the glitz and glamour years in the Beeb, and why he wanted to leave to do a role which provided him with more purpose and impact.For Garry’s mental health, we discuss a period of struggle he went through whilst working at the BBC around five or six years ago. We discuss the factors behind it, being prescribed medication, which he is still on now, the positives its brought and the side-effects and the support he had at that time in work and outside of it. We finish by discussing his partner’s post-natal depression when his son was born. We talk about the impact that witnessing her mental health difficulties had on him and how he supported her through taking on more caring responsibilities for his son until his partner was able to overcome what she was going through.As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk <p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 298 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Garry Miller.Garry is a communications professional and worked as a publicist in the BBC Sport communications team at the same time our Founder Freddie worked at the BBC.Garry’s first proper job was working for Wigan Council, where he cut his teeth across a range of areas including policy, project management and investigating benefit fraud.His big break came when England hosted the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.The organisers put a call-out for volunteers, including one role of press officer for the tournament. Garry applied for the role and was successful. He then took 6-8 weeks of annual leave just to do the role.After the World Cup finished, he went back to his day job but it wasn’t the same. He had got the sport bug and wanted to get back in the industry.He started volunteering for the Wigan Warriors rugby league team to help with their game day operations and unfortunately was then made redundant from the council. Afterwards, he landed a job with the Rugby Football League, the sport&apos;s organising body in England and worked for them for four years. He had the opportunity to work with the England national team and at all major events for the sport, including the Challenge Cup tournament, ‘Magic Weekend’ and the Super League Grand Final.After four years, he felt he had done everything he could in that role and he saw an opportunity at the BBC in their Sport team. From there, he worked on every big BBC Sport announcement and campaign you can probably think of, as well as podcasts and setting up interviews for all the titans who worked there at the time, including the likes of Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer.In 2022, Garry left the BBC and moved to a new role with the Trust Alliance Group (TAG). Based in Warrington, TAG provide a range of products and services to build, maintain and restore trust between consumers and businesses.In this episode we discuss Garry’s career from Wigan Council days to where he is now, the glitz and glamour years in the Beeb, and why he wanted to leave to do a role which provided him with more purpose and impact.For Garry’s mental health, we discuss a period of struggle he went through whilst working at the BBC around five or six years ago. We discuss the factors behind it, being prescribed medication, which he is still on now, the positives its brought and the side-effects and the support he had at that time in work and outside of it. We finish by discussing his partner’s post-natal depression when his son was born. We talk about the impact that witnessing her mental health difficulties had on him and how he supported her through taking on more caring responsibilities for his son until his partner was able to overcome what she was going through.As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk <p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #297 - Jay Williams &amp; Niru Williams</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 297 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jay Williams, and his mother Niru Williams. Jay is a childhood friend of our Founder Freddie, who met whilst playing at Wanstead Cricket Club together. They have now known each other for over 20 years. Jay first came on the podcast in September 2020, when he appeared as a guest on our Mind On The Game series.Since we started VENT, Niru has been a big supporter of the platform and the podcast, so we invited them both on for a ch...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 297 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jay Williams, and his mother Niru Williams. Jay is a childhood friend of our Founder Freddie, who met whilst playing at Wanstead Cricket Club together. They have now known each other for over 20 years. Jay first came on the podcast in September 2020, when he appeared as a guest on our Mind On The Game series.Since we started VENT, Niru has been a big supporter of the platform and the podcast, so we invited them both on for a check-in. Niru also held the role of Safeguarding Officer at Wanstead Cricket Club from 2020, until she gave up the role in Christmas 2024.In this episode we firstly discuss Niru&apos;s upbringing, which included moving to the UK from the Gujarat region of India aged nine years old. Prior to that, she and her three older sisters were predominantly brought up by her mum and grandparents due to her father working overseas.When Niru moved to the UK, in 1965, she was one of the first big waves of Indian immigrants to arrive in the country. We explore the challenges Niru had to face growing up in 1960s Britain, specifically Coventry in the midlands, and her inter-racial marriage.We then discuss how she and her husband Roland brought up Jay as a mixed-race child.Afterwards, we explore Jay and Niru’s relationship as Jay navigated adolescence, the values she and Roland instilled in him, and how sport and Wanstead CC were integral to shaping him as a character and a man.We discuss the mental health impact that Jay leaving home to study at university had on Niru, the ADHD traits the two of them share and Niru&apos;s experience of burnout during one point in her career. We finish by discussing Jay’s wife Elinor and the joy she has brought Niru and Roland, the time they all spend together, including family holidays and the relationship Jay and Niru have now as adults. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Jay&apos;s episode of Mind On The Game here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/mind-on-the-game-jay-williamsSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 297 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jay Williams, and his mother Niru Williams. Jay is a childhood friend of our Founder Freddie, who met whilst playing at Wanstead Cricket Club together. They have now known each other for over 20 years. Jay first came on the podcast in September 2020, when he appeared as a guest on our Mind On The Game series.Since we started VENT, Niru has been a big supporter of the platform and the podcast, so we invited them both on for a check-in. Niru also held the role of Safeguarding Officer at Wanstead Cricket Club from 2020, until she gave up the role in Christmas 2024.In this episode we firstly discuss Niru&apos;s upbringing, which included moving to the UK from the Gujarat region of India aged nine years old. Prior to that, she and her three older sisters were predominantly brought up by her mum and grandparents due to her father working overseas.When Niru moved to the UK, in 1965, she was one of the first big waves of Indian immigrants to arrive in the country. We explore the challenges Niru had to face growing up in 1960s Britain, specifically Coventry in the midlands, and her inter-racial marriage.We then discuss how she and her husband Roland brought up Jay as a mixed-race child.Afterwards, we explore Jay and Niru’s relationship as Jay navigated adolescence, the values she and Roland instilled in him, and how sport and Wanstead CC were integral to shaping him as a character and a man.We discuss the mental health impact that Jay leaving home to study at university had on Niru, the ADHD traits the two of them share and Niru&apos;s experience of burnout during one point in her career. We finish by discussing Jay’s wife Elinor and the joy she has brought Niru and Roland, the time they all spend together, including family holidays and the relationship Jay and Niru have now as adults. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Jay&apos;s episode of Mind On The Game here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/mind-on-the-game-jay-williamsSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 296 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Dan Foreman.Dan is the Co-Founder of ‘Chaps for Chaps’, which he started alongside five of his friends. It started when they were working out in the gym he owns, Built by Novo Fitness in Bexhill. They had put some country music on whilst working out and they wondered if it would be a good idea to do workouts in country outfits as a fundraiser for men's mental health.They decided to go through with it, and for their first event ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 296 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Dan Foreman.Dan is the Co-Founder of ‘Chaps for Chaps’, which he started alongside five of his friends. It started when they were working out in the gym he owns, Built by Novo Fitness in Bexhill. They had put some country music on whilst working out and they wondered if it would be a good idea to do workouts in country outfits as a fundraiser for men&apos;s mental health.They decided to go through with it, and for their first event in August 2024 they did 24 workouts in 24 hours, with a 400m weighted run also every hour.However, whilst they were completing the workout, they were not just dressed in country outfits but also budgie smugglers!They raised £5k for the first event and the majority of the money went to two men’s mental health organisations. Most of it went to Movember, and a small chunk went to Embers Woodcraft, the organisation set up by friend of the pod Jason Reeves, who also happens to be Dan’s half-brother.Their second event is planned for Saturday 26 July 2025 where they will all walk from Brighton cross-country to Bexhill in the same attire of country outfits and budgie smugglers. In this episode we first discuss Dan’s mental health journey, which is framed around two key relationships, his first marriage to a woman called Liz and his second marriage to his now wife, Vicki. We will let you the listener dive into this story without spoiling it! We also discuss shoulder surgery Dan went through in December 2022, a near-death experience on Scafell Pike mountain doing the Three Peaks challenge and the highs and lows of his marriage to Vicki. We then explore how he owned his mental health and accessed therapy, being diagnosed with high-functioning depression, and the importance for Dan of having a male therapist. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can donate to the next Chaps for Chaps fundraiser here: https://donorbox.org/chaps-for-chaps-wormathonYou can follow Chaps for Chaps on social media below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chapsforchaps/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 296 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Dan Foreman.Dan is the Co-Founder of ‘Chaps for Chaps’, which he started alongside five of his friends. It started when they were working out in the gym he owns, Built by Novo Fitness in Bexhill. They had put some country music on whilst working out and they wondered if it would be a good idea to do workouts in country outfits as a fundraiser for men&apos;s mental health.They decided to go through with it, and for their first event in August 2024 they did 24 workouts in 24 hours, with a 400m weighted run also every hour.However, whilst they were completing the workout, they were not just dressed in country outfits but also budgie smugglers!They raised £5k for the first event and the majority of the money went to two men’s mental health organisations. Most of it went to Movember, and a small chunk went to Embers Woodcraft, the organisation set up by friend of the pod Jason Reeves, who also happens to be Dan’s half-brother.Their second event is planned for Saturday 26 July 2025 where they will all walk from Brighton cross-country to Bexhill in the same attire of country outfits and budgie smugglers. In this episode we first discuss Dan’s mental health journey, which is framed around two key relationships, his first marriage to a woman called Liz and his second marriage to his now wife, Vicki. We will let you the listener dive into this story without spoiling it! We also discuss shoulder surgery Dan went through in December 2022, a near-death experience on Scafell Pike mountain doing the Three Peaks challenge and the highs and lows of his marriage to Vicki. We then explore how he owned his mental health and accessed therapy, being diagnosed with high-functioning depression, and the importance for Dan of having a male therapist. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can donate to the next Chaps for Chaps fundraiser here: https://donorbox.org/chaps-for-chaps-wormathonYou can follow Chaps for Chaps on social media below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chapsforchaps/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #295 - Andrew Shields - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Part 2 of our check in with journalist and author Andrew Shields, we discuss marriage, fatherhood and how his work (especially with LOCOG) impacted his family life and the sacrifices he had to make, along with his wife Elaine, who supported him hugely in being able to make them.We then discuss the death of his mum, which happened in the run-up to this podcast, the mental health impact that her dementia diagnosis had on him, his sister Rosalind and his family.We talk about the emotional mom...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In Part 2 of our check in with journalist and author Andrew Shields, we discuss marriage, fatherhood and how his work (especially with LOCOG) impacted his family life and the sacrifices he had to make, along with his wife Elaine, who supported him hugely in being able to make them.We then discuss the death of his mum, which happened in the run-up to this podcast, the mental health impact that her dementia diagnosis had on him, his sister Rosalind and his family.We talk about the emotional moment of having to sell their family home in Bristol so his mum could be looked after properly in a care home. We finish by discussing how he prepared for the inevitability of her death in those final few months, what it was like to watch her take her last breaths, and the anxiety of preparing for the worst every time the care home would ring him or his sister.As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In Part 2 of our check in with journalist and author Andrew Shields, we discuss marriage, fatherhood and how his work (especially with LOCOG) impacted his family life and the sacrifices he had to make, along with his wife Elaine, who supported him hugely in being able to make them.We then discuss the death of his mum, which happened in the run-up to this podcast, the mental health impact that her dementia diagnosis had on him, his sister Rosalind and his family.We talk about the emotional moment of having to sell their family home in Bristol so his mum could be looked after properly in a care home. We finish by discussing how he prepared for the inevitability of her death in those final few months, what it was like to watch her take her last breaths, and the anxiety of preparing for the worst every time the care home would ring him or his sister.As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #295 - Andrew Shields - Part 1</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 295 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Andrew Shields. Andrew Shields is a journalist, communications and events management professional and published author who has worked in the world of sports media for over 40 years.Andrew graduated from the University of Warwick with a BA in American and English Literature and began climbing the ladder in sports journalism in the mid-1980s.He got his first break as Editorial Assistant on Scouting Magazine, the official magazine...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 295 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Andrew Shields. Andrew Shields is a journalist, communications and events management professional and published author who has worked in the world of sports media for over 40 years.Andrew graduated from the University of Warwick with a BA in American and English Literature and began climbing the ladder in sports journalism in the mid-1980s.He got his first break as Editorial Assistant on Scouting Magazine, the official magazine of the Scouts before becoming Assistant Editor at George Wimpey in the construction and housebuilding industry. He then landed the role of Editor for Sport England’s magazine, where he spent five years between 1985-1990. He got his ‘big break’ and landed a job at the now iconic Time Out Magazine in January 1990 as their Sport and Fitness Editor, where he spent 19 years.After Time Out, he had the opportunity of a lifetime when he joined the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) in December 2008.Despite being a part of one of the country’s biggest and, some would argue best moments in our entire history, Andrew faced a huge amount of stress and mental health difficulties in this role.When he joined LOCOG, the organisation was around 300 people. By 2012 it had grown to a staggering 9,000.Andrew’s job was naturally incredibly intense, and throughout that period, the job ate into his family life and work-life balance, to the point he was regularly working at weekends, which included being in the office. At its peak, Andrew was managing a team of over 40 people and, in his words, it felt like ‘running a marathon, then running another one immediately afterwards perpetually until the Games finished’. Andrew is also the author of seven published books, including ‘Master of the art of running’, ‘Master the art of working out’ and ‘365 ways to get fit’.In recent years, he is now an elected fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and has taken up a voluntary role as the Director of Communications for the Institute of Events Management.In Part 1 of this episode we discuss his over 40-year career in journalism, public relations and writing. We focus on his role in LOCOG and the rollercoaster 5-year period he worked there, including the reality of that level of media scrutiny and workplace stress which manifested in physical symptoms as well as on his mental health. We then discuss his decision to go freelance and working for a sports agency, which included work on other major tournament sporting bids.As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 295 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Andrew Shields. Andrew Shields is a journalist, communications and events management professional and published author who has worked in the world of sports media for over 40 years.Andrew graduated from the University of Warwick with a BA in American and English Literature and began climbing the ladder in sports journalism in the mid-1980s.He got his first break as Editorial Assistant on Scouting Magazine, the official magazine of the Scouts before becoming Assistant Editor at George Wimpey in the construction and housebuilding industry. He then landed the role of Editor for Sport England’s magazine, where he spent five years between 1985-1990. He got his ‘big break’ and landed a job at the now iconic Time Out Magazine in January 1990 as their Sport and Fitness Editor, where he spent 19 years.After Time Out, he had the opportunity of a lifetime when he joined the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) in December 2008.Despite being a part of one of the country’s biggest and, some would argue best moments in our entire history, Andrew faced a huge amount of stress and mental health difficulties in this role.When he joined LOCOG, the organisation was around 300 people. By 2012 it had grown to a staggering 9,000.Andrew’s job was naturally incredibly intense, and throughout that period, the job ate into his family life and work-life balance, to the point he was regularly working at weekends, which included being in the office. At its peak, Andrew was managing a team of over 40 people and, in his words, it felt like ‘running a marathon, then running another one immediately afterwards perpetually until the Games finished’. Andrew is also the author of seven published books, including ‘Master of the art of running’, ‘Master the art of working out’ and ‘365 ways to get fit’.In recent years, he is now an elected fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and has taken up a voluntary role as the Director of Communications for the Institute of Events Management.In Part 1 of this episode we discuss his over 40-year career in journalism, public relations and writing. We focus on his role in LOCOG and the rollercoaster 5-year period he worked there, including the reality of that level of media scrutiny and workplace stress which manifested in physical symptoms as well as on his mental health. We then discuss his decision to go freelance and working for a sports agency, which included work on other major tournament sporting bids.As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #294 - Natasha Moore</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 294 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Natasha Moore.Natasha is communications professional, consultant and the Co-Founder of Moore Squared Communications.She started it with her sister, Charlotte Moore, who is an ex-investment analyst and is now an established and respected pensions journalist. Natasha spent the most recent decade working in corporate communications in asset management, while Charlotte has built a freelance journalist career over the last 20 years ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 294 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Natasha Moore.Natasha is communications professional, consultant and the Co-Founder of Moore Squared Communications.She started it with her sister, Charlotte Moore, who is an ex-investment analyst and is now an established and respected pensions journalist. Natasha spent the most recent decade working in corporate communications in asset management, while Charlotte has built a freelance journalist career over the last 20 years and has a deep understanding of how and why large institutions invest the way they do.Together they have over 50 years combined experience in investment communications.In this episode we chart Natasha’s varied communications career, starting a business with her sister and the benefits and challenges of that, and the time she spent working with our Founder Freddie, which is how they met. For Natasha’s mental health journey, we discuss the impact that losing her father suddenly from a heart attack, had on her when she was 22 years old. Her dad was just 57 years old.We discuss the consequences of that event throughout her life, her experience of trying therapy for the first time, and why it didn&apos;t work in that period. We then discuss Covid-19 and the collective grief that the world went through for the best part of two years.The bulk of this podcast will focus on a mental health crisis she had, which caused her to leave the job she was in at the time. We discuss what triggered it, how she dealt with it, her ongoing recovery and everything else in-between. We also discuss the nuances around working while in recovery and encountering ‘wobbles’ as she learns to navigate working again and build healthier habits, rather than fall back on entrenched and familiar but ultimately unhelpful behaviours.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Moore Squared Communications here: https://mooresquaredcommunications.com/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 294 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Natasha Moore.Natasha is communications professional, consultant and the Co-Founder of Moore Squared Communications.She started it with her sister, Charlotte Moore, who is an ex-investment analyst and is now an established and respected pensions journalist. Natasha spent the most recent decade working in corporate communications in asset management, while Charlotte has built a freelance journalist career over the last 20 years and has a deep understanding of how and why large institutions invest the way they do.Together they have over 50 years combined experience in investment communications.In this episode we chart Natasha’s varied communications career, starting a business with her sister and the benefits and challenges of that, and the time she spent working with our Founder Freddie, which is how they met. For Natasha’s mental health journey, we discuss the impact that losing her father suddenly from a heart attack, had on her when she was 22 years old. Her dad was just 57 years old.We discuss the consequences of that event throughout her life, her experience of trying therapy for the first time, and why it didn&apos;t work in that period. We then discuss Covid-19 and the collective grief that the world went through for the best part of two years.The bulk of this podcast will focus on a mental health crisis she had, which caused her to leave the job she was in at the time. We discuss what triggered it, how she dealt with it, her ongoing recovery and everything else in-between. We also discuss the nuances around working while in recovery and encountering ‘wobbles’ as she learns to navigate working again and build healthier habits, rather than fall back on entrenched and familiar but ultimately unhelpful behaviours.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Moore Squared Communications here: https://mooresquaredcommunications.com/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 293 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Elliot Bewick.Elliot is a producer, presenter and the host of The Next Generation Podcast, which bills itself as ‘a home for Gen Z to be exposed to different viewpoints, learn lessons from the past &amp; search their way to a meaningful and fulfilled life’.Elliot got his start in media production when he was just 15 years old, through a chance encounter with the hosts of the Triggernometry podcast, Konstantin Kisin and Francis ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 293 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Elliot Bewick.Elliot is a producer, presenter and the host of The Next Generation Podcast, which bills itself as ‘a home for Gen Z to be exposed to different viewpoints, learn lessons from the past &amp; search their way to a meaningful and fulfilled life’.Elliot got his start in media production when he was just 15 years old, through a chance encounter with the hosts of the Triggernometry podcast, Konstantin Kisin and Francis Foster, as his dad was a fan of the show and dragged him to one of their live shows.At that show, he met Triggernometry&apos;s producer and pitched himself to him. After shooting his shot, he didn’t hear anything for three months, before receiving a response back and Elliot was offered an unpaid internship opportunity to work on the show.From there, he started by working on the vlogs they made during their trips to America to record episodes with American celebrity guests, before becoming a fully-fledged staff member and eventually, producer of the whole show at just 18 years old. He worked as their producer for a year, before making another brave decision to leave the show as they wanted him to work on it full-time and he wanted to start his own podcast.He started the Next Generation Podcast in September 2024, which he describes as his ‘eureka moment’ and it has gone from strength to strength ever since.In this episode, we chart that journey from 15-year-old school kid to producer of a mega-podcast in just three years, how he’s developed his skills in front of the camera as well as behind it, and some of the issues he covers on Next Gen.We also discuss ‘therapy culture’, his hopes for his generation, especially men and male suicide.For Elliot’s mental health journey, we discuss the absence of suffering he had in his childhood, coming from a comfortable, middle-class background and his contemplations about whether he needed a level of suffering back then to give him extra drive, finding purpose and gratitude.We finish by discussing his recent move to Dubai in the UAE and why he made that choice, his decision not to go to university and his future as he enters his early 20s.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to the Next Generation Podcast on streaming platforms below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elliotbewickSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6I1i0604kZ7XIALmUZzZGlYou can follow Elliot on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 293 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Elliot Bewick.Elliot is a producer, presenter and the host of The Next Generation Podcast, which bills itself as ‘a home for Gen Z to be exposed to different viewpoints, learn lessons from the past &amp; search their way to a meaningful and fulfilled life’.Elliot got his start in media production when he was just 15 years old, through a chance encounter with the hosts of the Triggernometry podcast, Konstantin Kisin and Francis Foster, as his dad was a fan of the show and dragged him to one of their live shows.At that show, he met Triggernometry&apos;s producer and pitched himself to him. After shooting his shot, he didn’t hear anything for three months, before receiving a response back and Elliot was offered an unpaid internship opportunity to work on the show.From there, he started by working on the vlogs they made during their trips to America to record episodes with American celebrity guests, before becoming a fully-fledged staff member and eventually, producer of the whole show at just 18 years old. He worked as their producer for a year, before making another brave decision to leave the show as they wanted him to work on it full-time and he wanted to start his own podcast.He started the Next Generation Podcast in September 2024, which he describes as his ‘eureka moment’ and it has gone from strength to strength ever since.In this episode, we chart that journey from 15-year-old school kid to producer of a mega-podcast in just three years, how he’s developed his skills in front of the camera as well as behind it, and some of the issues he covers on Next Gen.We also discuss ‘therapy culture’, his hopes for his generation, especially men and male suicide.For Elliot’s mental health journey, we discuss the absence of suffering he had in his childhood, coming from a comfortable, middle-class background and his contemplations about whether he needed a level of suffering back then to give him extra drive, finding purpose and gratitude.We finish by discussing his recent move to Dubai in the UAE and why he made that choice, his decision not to go to university and his future as he enters his early 20s.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to the Next Generation Podcast on streaming platforms below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elliotbewickSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6I1i0604kZ7XIALmUZzZGlYou can follow Elliot on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #292 - Kyt Lyn Walken</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 292 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Kyt Lyn Walken. Kyt is a qualified man-tracker and the Founder of her own tracking business, The Way of Tracking. Kyt’s father was obsessed with western television and movies and he introduced her to man tracking skills from the age of around 5/6 years old. In 2012/2013 she got into survival skills professionally and found a school to learn how to do it. She underwent three courses in Arizona in the United States, then moved to...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 292 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Kyt Lyn Walken. Kyt is a qualified man-tracker and the Founder of her own tracking business, The Way of Tracking. Kyt’s father was obsessed with western television and movies and he introduced her to man tracking skills from the age of around 5/6 years old. In 2012/2013 she got into survival skills professionally and found a school to learn how to do it. She underwent three courses in Arizona in the United States, then moved to Virginia to learn from the man who would become her tutor, before finally learning to become an instructor in 2017.After starting her own school, she saw a gap in the market and wanted to provide a bridge between forensic teams in the police and search and rescue. She created a specific programme for search and rescue teams to help put them in the mind of a missing person and what conditions they might have which would impact their behaviour i.e. autism, dementia and alzheimer’s.In this episode we discuss her journey into man-tracking, becoming a qualified expert, starting her own business, the three principles of tracking she follows of ‘Identify, Decipher and Follow’, as well as how the Stoics and their principles have shaped how she approaches the process of tracking.For Kyt’s mental health journey, we discuss the sudden loss of her mother at the start of 2023 from a very aggressive form of cancer and the impact that had on her mental health.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about The Way of Tracking here: https://thewayoftracking.com/You can follow The Way of Tracking on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewayoftracking/You can follow Kyt on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kytlynwalken/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 292 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Kyt Lyn Walken. Kyt is a qualified man-tracker and the Founder of her own tracking business, The Way of Tracking. Kyt’s father was obsessed with western television and movies and he introduced her to man tracking skills from the age of around 5/6 years old. In 2012/2013 she got into survival skills professionally and found a school to learn how to do it. She underwent three courses in Arizona in the United States, then moved to Virginia to learn from the man who would become her tutor, before finally learning to become an instructor in 2017.After starting her own school, she saw a gap in the market and wanted to provide a bridge between forensic teams in the police and search and rescue. She created a specific programme for search and rescue teams to help put them in the mind of a missing person and what conditions they might have which would impact their behaviour i.e. autism, dementia and alzheimer’s.In this episode we discuss her journey into man-tracking, becoming a qualified expert, starting her own business, the three principles of tracking she follows of ‘Identify, Decipher and Follow’, as well as how the Stoics and their principles have shaped how she approaches the process of tracking.For Kyt’s mental health journey, we discuss the sudden loss of her mother at the start of 2023 from a very aggressive form of cancer and the impact that had on her mental health.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about The Way of Tracking here: https://thewayoftracking.com/You can follow The Way of Tracking on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewayoftracking/You can follow Kyt on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kytlynwalken/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #291 - Leigh Edwards</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 291 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Leigh Edwards.Leigh Edwards works as a QA Analyst for a housing association and helps lead on the community work that men's mental health charity Mandem Meet Up (MMU) carries out in Wolverhampton.Leigh was raised by a single mum in a difficult neighbourhood of Wolverhampton, but achieved the grades to study at university. He dropped out in his second year but views it as the best decision he’s ever made.Leigh’s mental health di...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 291 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Leigh Edwards.Leigh Edwards works as a QA Analyst for a housing association and helps lead on the community work that men&apos;s mental health charity Mandem Meet Up (MMU) carries out in Wolverhampton.Leigh was raised by a single mum in a difficult neighbourhood of Wolverhampton, but achieved the grades to study at university. He dropped out in his second year but views it as the best decision he’s ever made.Leigh’s mental health difficulties started when he was 26 years old. He suffered with auditory psychosis for eight months but never told anyone about it.It got to the point where he became suicidal and he planned to take his own life on Mother’s Day in 2019. His plan was to go round to see family and ‘say goodbye’ for the final time. However, his mum had the most important mother’s instinct of her life and wouldn’t let him leave the house as she knew something was wrong.After forcing the issue through his defences, Leigh disclosed to her how he was feeling, broke down and agreed for his family to take him to their local hospital.After psychiatric nurses came to his house for a few weeks and checked in on him, he felt like it was no longer helping him and decided to take ownership of his mental health and life.He started doing meditation, discovered the work of a philosopher called Alan Watts and the concept of Taoism, jumped down a rabbit hole and never came out.In this episode we discuss Leigh’s upbringing, the psychosis, suicidality and recovery. We then discuss the grief of losing his best friend Ryan who had helped him through that period just a year afterwards in 2020, who tragically took his own life. We also discuss the impact that David Goggins had on Leigh&apos;s recovery and how it led him to taking his fitness journey to another level, starting with one half-marathon in memory of his friend, before running two ultra-marathons for himself.Leigh’s advocacy work began in December 2022, a month before MMU Wolverhampton was formed. He took part in a monthly hike in Snowden with MMU and in January 2023 – the charity&apos;s Founder and previous JCIP guest Jamie Dennis gave him the green light to get involved with Mandem Wolves.MMU Wolves work continued with an outreach programme for homeless people in Wolverhampton town centre, which takes place once-a-month and has been running for two years.We discuss this community work, running MMU football and his plans to turn it into a fully-fledged team.We finish by discussing his next project to run 10 marathons in 10 days to fundraise for MMU, which at time of recording he was preparing for, but has now successfully completed in June 2025. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can donate to Leigh&apos;s campaign here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/maintain-our-free-services-to-the-men-of-our-community?attribution_id=sl%3A9af31a4f-3b67-434d-a6b6-6741e9a4d3a3You can follow Mandem Meet Up Wolves on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandemmeetup_wolves/You can follow Mandem Meet Up&apos;s main social media channels below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandemmeetup/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mandemmeetup?lang=en-GBYou can also follow Leigh on social media below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leigh_edwardss/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 291 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Leigh Edwards.Leigh Edwards works as a QA Analyst for a housing association and helps lead on the community work that men&apos;s mental health charity Mandem Meet Up (MMU) carries out in Wolverhampton.Leigh was raised by a single mum in a difficult neighbourhood of Wolverhampton, but achieved the grades to study at university. He dropped out in his second year but views it as the best decision he’s ever made.Leigh’s mental health difficulties started when he was 26 years old. He suffered with auditory psychosis for eight months but never told anyone about it.It got to the point where he became suicidal and he planned to take his own life on Mother’s Day in 2019. His plan was to go round to see family and ‘say goodbye’ for the final time. However, his mum had the most important mother’s instinct of her life and wouldn’t let him leave the house as she knew something was wrong.After forcing the issue through his defences, Leigh disclosed to her how he was feeling, broke down and agreed for his family to take him to their local hospital.After psychiatric nurses came to his house for a few weeks and checked in on him, he felt like it was no longer helping him and decided to take ownership of his mental health and life.He started doing meditation, discovered the work of a philosopher called Alan Watts and the concept of Taoism, jumped down a rabbit hole and never came out.In this episode we discuss Leigh’s upbringing, the psychosis, suicidality and recovery. We then discuss the grief of losing his best friend Ryan who had helped him through that period just a year afterwards in 2020, who tragically took his own life. We also discuss the impact that David Goggins had on Leigh&apos;s recovery and how it led him to taking his fitness journey to another level, starting with one half-marathon in memory of his friend, before running two ultra-marathons for himself.Leigh’s advocacy work began in December 2022, a month before MMU Wolverhampton was formed. He took part in a monthly hike in Snowden with MMU and in January 2023 – the charity&apos;s Founder and previous JCIP guest Jamie Dennis gave him the green light to get involved with Mandem Wolves.MMU Wolves work continued with an outreach programme for homeless people in Wolverhampton town centre, which takes place once-a-month and has been running for two years.We discuss this community work, running MMU football and his plans to turn it into a fully-fledged team.We finish by discussing his next project to run 10 marathons in 10 days to fundraise for MMU, which at time of recording he was preparing for, but has now successfully completed in June 2025. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can donate to Leigh&apos;s campaign here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/maintain-our-free-services-to-the-men-of-our-community?attribution_id=sl%3A9af31a4f-3b67-434d-a6b6-6741e9a4d3a3You can follow Mandem Meet Up Wolves on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandemmeetup_wolves/You can follow Mandem Meet Up&apos;s main social media channels below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandemmeetup/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mandemmeetup?lang=en-GBYou can also follow Leigh on social media below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leigh_edwardss/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #290 - Angela Allen</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #290 - Angela Allen</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 290 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Angela Allen.Angela is the Founder of ‘Bags for Strife’, a charity which supports people bereaved by suicide, set up by people bereaved by suicide.When Angela’s 23-year-old daughter Katrina died by suicide on 8th November 2019, she reached out to friends and loved ones and asked them what the overriding emotions they felt when they learned of her death. Time and again four emotions were named: blame, anger, guilt and sadness.An...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 290 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Angela Allen.Angela is the Founder of ‘Bags for Strife’, a charity which supports people bereaved by suicide, set up by people bereaved by suicide.When Angela’s 23-year-old daughter Katrina died by suicide on 8th November 2019, she reached out to friends and loved ones and asked them what the overriding emotions they felt when they learned of her death. Time and again four emotions were named: blame, anger, guilt and sadness.Angela was struck by the lack of accessible support for family and friends in the aftermath of suicide grief and wanted to set something up to provide practical and emotional support for those who may need it. The physical bags the charity provides have been tailored to what they think a bereaved person may need in both the immediate term and longer term, ranging from the practical to the emotional. Through these bags, they hope it will make that period of grief that little bit easier.Tragically, Angela’s story of suicide grief does not end there as on 5th July 2020, her husband and Katrina’s stepfather Damian, also took his own life. He was just 58 years old.In this episode we discuss these two huge moments of grief and the impact it had on her life, her family and her mental health. We explore the emotions around both of these deaths, the nuanced conversations she has had about them in the years since, and how the grief affects her now vs back then.We then discuss how she’s channelled that grief and turned it into Bags for Strife, and created this vehicle of positivity and support for men and women who have been bereaved by suicide like she was at that time.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about Bags for Strife here: https://www.bagsforstrife.co.uk/Follow Bags for Strife on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bagsforstrife_Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: https://paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief, loss and the impact that losing a loved one to suicide can have, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 290 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Angela Allen.Angela is the Founder of ‘Bags for Strife’, a charity which supports people bereaved by suicide, set up by people bereaved by suicide.When Angela’s 23-year-old daughter Katrina died by suicide on 8th November 2019, she reached out to friends and loved ones and asked them what the overriding emotions they felt when they learned of her death. Time and again four emotions were named: blame, anger, guilt and sadness.Angela was struck by the lack of accessible support for family and friends in the aftermath of suicide grief and wanted to set something up to provide practical and emotional support for those who may need it. The physical bags the charity provides have been tailored to what they think a bereaved person may need in both the immediate term and longer term, ranging from the practical to the emotional. Through these bags, they hope it will make that period of grief that little bit easier.Tragically, Angela’s story of suicide grief does not end there as on 5th July 2020, her husband and Katrina’s stepfather Damian, also took his own life. He was just 58 years old.In this episode we discuss these two huge moments of grief and the impact it had on her life, her family and her mental health. We explore the emotions around both of these deaths, the nuanced conversations she has had about them in the years since, and how the grief affects her now vs back then.We then discuss how she’s channelled that grief and turned it into Bags for Strife, and created this vehicle of positivity and support for men and women who have been bereaved by suicide like she was at that time.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about Bags for Strife here: https://www.bagsforstrife.co.uk/Follow Bags for Strife on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bagsforstrife_Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukPayPal: https://paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GBMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief, loss and the impact that losing a loved one to suicide can have, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #289 - Dean Corney - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 289 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Dean Corney.Dean Corney is a firefighter and the Co-Founder of Walk &amp; Talk 999, a men's walk and talk organisation in the UK for any man in the emergency services to walk and talk about their mental health, if they want to, and be met with empathy, trust and understanding.We first checked in with Dean in March 2023, in JCIP #203 where we discussed the origins of the organisation, some of its highlights since it was for...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 289 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Dean Corney.Dean Corney is a firefighter and the Co-Founder of Walk &amp; Talk 999, a men&apos;s walk and talk organisation in the UK for any man in the emergency services to walk and talk about their mental health, if they want to, and be met with empathy, trust and understanding.We first checked in with Dean in March 2023, in JCIP #203 where we discussed the origins of the organisation, some of its highlights since it was formed and the power of the walk &amp; talk.We also discussed Dean’s firefighting career, the hero complex which some firefighters can develop and which can stop them from seeking help when they develop mental health issues. We then discussed a period around 13 years ago where he struggled with depression and which developed into an eating disorder.Since we last checked in, Walk &amp; Talk 999 has gone from strength to strength, with 17 walks now across the UK. It has grown to the point where it’s now Dean’s full-time role and we discuss the transition he has had to do away from firefighting and having a ‘watch’ of other firefighters to work with every day.We also discuss the impact he’s seen his talks and presentations have on his fellow firefighters, how he builds the trust with them to help them disclose to him and how he encourages them to take action with their mental health after disclosure. For Dean’s continued mental health journey, we discuss a significant period of grief where he lost both his grandparents fairly close together, both of whom developed dementia. He lost his grandad 2 years ago, and then his nan died around seven/eight months later.After they both died, Dean naturally put other members of his family first before dealing with his own grief and also shunned affection from others. Dean’s emotional reaction to this grief is something he is still trying to work out, but he believes stems from his childhood.We explore this juxtaposition and how it might link to that hero complex from firefighting, how he processed the grief and how he feels about the grief now. We also discuss how he deflects not just physical affection in times of grief but also praise and compliments when he has received them, whether that’s after doing one of his talks or in general life. We finish by discussing the link between physical health and mental health as Dean had blurred vision in one of his eyes which forced him to wear glasses for two years. He then broke his Achilles and was house-bound for six months but it was during this recovery period that he discovered his eyes were clear when he took off his glasses and found out from speaking to medical professionals that the blurred vision was stress-related.We discuss how he’s prioritised his self-care after that moment and gained greater awareness of how his body, and his mind can damage the other when one is out of sync.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Part 1 of Dean&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-203-dean-corneySupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 289 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Dean Corney.Dean Corney is a firefighter and the Co-Founder of Walk &amp; Talk 999, a men&apos;s walk and talk organisation in the UK for any man in the emergency services to walk and talk about their mental health, if they want to, and be met with empathy, trust and understanding.We first checked in with Dean in March 2023, in JCIP #203 where we discussed the origins of the organisation, some of its highlights since it was formed and the power of the walk &amp; talk.We also discussed Dean’s firefighting career, the hero complex which some firefighters can develop and which can stop them from seeking help when they develop mental health issues. We then discussed a period around 13 years ago where he struggled with depression and which developed into an eating disorder.Since we last checked in, Walk &amp; Talk 999 has gone from strength to strength, with 17 walks now across the UK. It has grown to the point where it’s now Dean’s full-time role and we discuss the transition he has had to do away from firefighting and having a ‘watch’ of other firefighters to work with every day.We also discuss the impact he’s seen his talks and presentations have on his fellow firefighters, how he builds the trust with them to help them disclose to him and how he encourages them to take action with their mental health after disclosure. For Dean’s continued mental health journey, we discuss a significant period of grief where he lost both his grandparents fairly close together, both of whom developed dementia. He lost his grandad 2 years ago, and then his nan died around seven/eight months later.After they both died, Dean naturally put other members of his family first before dealing with his own grief and also shunned affection from others. Dean’s emotional reaction to this grief is something he is still trying to work out, but he believes stems from his childhood.We explore this juxtaposition and how it might link to that hero complex from firefighting, how he processed the grief and how he feels about the grief now. We also discuss how he deflects not just physical affection in times of grief but also praise and compliments when he has received them, whether that’s after doing one of his talks or in general life. We finish by discussing the link between physical health and mental health as Dean had blurred vision in one of his eyes which forced him to wear glasses for two years. He then broke his Achilles and was house-bound for six months but it was during this recovery period that he discovered his eyes were clear when he took off his glasses and found out from speaking to medical professionals that the blurred vision was stress-related.We discuss how he’s prioritised his self-care after that moment and gained greater awareness of how his body, and his mind can damage the other when one is out of sync.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Part 1 of Dean&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-203-dean-corneySupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Mind On The Game - Rory Crawford</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game, we checked in with Rory Crawford. Rory is the current owner of Combat Fight Series and coaches out of Crawford K1 Thai Boxing Gym.Previously, Rory was a professional Thai Boxing champion, holding titles at Area, English, British and European levels respectively. Rory played sport from a young age, playing football from the ages of 5 to 16/17 and in-between trying his hand at karate and boxing.However, at 18 years old, he was in danger of going down the wro...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game, we checked in with Rory Crawford. Rory is the current owner of Combat Fight Series and coaches out of Crawford K1 Thai Boxing Gym.Previously, Rory was a professional Thai Boxing champion, holding titles at Area, English, British and European levels respectively. Rory played sport from a young age, playing football from the ages of 5 to 16/17 and in-between trying his hand at karate and boxing.However, at 18 years old, he was in danger of going down the wrong path, and an older friend saw it and took him down to a few classes at a Thai Boxing gym. In his words, it ‘completely saved him’ and the rest as they say, is history.After a year in training and only 3-4 amateur fights, he had his first professional fight aged 19, and went onto have a successful 11-year professional career. After the explosion in popularity of the UFC and seeing a lot of his friends begin fighting in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Rory made the decision later in his career to move to MMA, where he had one fight, which he won, before his daughter was born. Just before his daughter was born, Rory began to experience serious and debilitating panic attacks, which caused him to check himself into A&amp;E multiple times and caused him serious distress.After his daughter was born, and to focus on taking on himself out of that crisis, Rory retired and has devoted the next stage of his career to putting on shows, promoting them and coaching other fighters. In this episode we discuss his professional career in combat sports, retirement and carving out his next chapter in promoting and coaching.We then discuss his experience of those panic attacks, anxiety, how he manages them now and fatherhood. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Rory on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rory_crawford87/You can also follow Combat Fight Series on social media below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/combatfightseries/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game, we checked in with Rory Crawford. Rory is the current owner of Combat Fight Series and coaches out of Crawford K1 Thai Boxing Gym.Previously, Rory was a professional Thai Boxing champion, holding titles at Area, English, British and European levels respectively. Rory played sport from a young age, playing football from the ages of 5 to 16/17 and in-between trying his hand at karate and boxing.However, at 18 years old, he was in danger of going down the wrong path, and an older friend saw it and took him down to a few classes at a Thai Boxing gym. In his words, it ‘completely saved him’ and the rest as they say, is history.After a year in training and only 3-4 amateur fights, he had his first professional fight aged 19, and went onto have a successful 11-year professional career. After the explosion in popularity of the UFC and seeing a lot of his friends begin fighting in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Rory made the decision later in his career to move to MMA, where he had one fight, which he won, before his daughter was born. Just before his daughter was born, Rory began to experience serious and debilitating panic attacks, which caused him to check himself into A&amp;E multiple times and caused him serious distress.After his daughter was born, and to focus on taking on himself out of that crisis, Rory retired and has devoted the next stage of his career to putting on shows, promoting them and coaching other fighters. In this episode we discuss his professional career in combat sports, retirement and carving out his next chapter in promoting and coaching.We then discuss his experience of those panic attacks, anxiety, how he manages them now and fatherhood. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Rory on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rory_crawford87/You can also follow Combat Fight Series on social media below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/combatfightseries/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #288 - Gar Lock - Part 4</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #288 - Gar Lock - Part 4</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 288 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in, for the fourth time, with Gar Lock. Gar Lock is an Irish farmer and one of the biggest characters we've had on the podcast.In our chats over the last two years, we have discussed a whole range of interesting subjects, as well as his fascinating life journey. In our first check-in, in JCIP #196 we discussed his chequered family history, serving prison time, his journey to redemption and helping ex-prisoners turn his life around...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 288 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in, for the fourth time, with Gar Lock. Gar Lock is an Irish farmer and one of the biggest characters we&apos;ve had on the podcast.In our chats over the last two years, we have discussed a whole range of interesting subjects, as well as his fascinating life journey. In our first check-in, in JCIP #196 we discussed his chequered family history, serving prison time, his journey to redemption and helping ex-prisoners turn his life around like he did.In JCIP #225, we discussed the influence that fitness guru David Goggins has had on Gar&apos;s life, the loneliness epidemic in men and how and where men can find meaning if the traditional route of a family is out of reach.Finally, in JCIP #263, we had a frank and nuanced conversation about the concept of men crying, the importance of regulating and managing your emotions as a man and when is the right time to cry as a man and the wrong time to cry? We also discussed Gar’s approach to his own sons when they have cried in front of him.In this episode we discuss the rise of a concept of ‘mankeeping’, which was coined by academics Angelica Puzio Ferrara and Dylan P. Vergara, and published by Stamford University in their study from October 2024 called ‘Theorizing mankeeping: The male friendship recession and women’s associated labor as a structural component of gender inequality’.We also discuss the current life juncture he finds himself in, with five children and some of them flying the proverbial nest and the rest getting to that stage soon too.We finish by discussing his programme for ex-prisoners, where it is now and where he potentially sees it going in the future. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to all of Gar&apos;s previous episodes below: JCIP #196 - Gar Lock: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-196-gar-lockJCIP #225 - Gar Lock - Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-225-gar-lock-part-2JCIP #263 - Gar Lock - Part 3: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-263-gar-lock-part-3Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 288 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in, for the fourth time, with Gar Lock. Gar Lock is an Irish farmer and one of the biggest characters we&apos;ve had on the podcast.In our chats over the last two years, we have discussed a whole range of interesting subjects, as well as his fascinating life journey. In our first check-in, in JCIP #196 we discussed his chequered family history, serving prison time, his journey to redemption and helping ex-prisoners turn his life around like he did.In JCIP #225, we discussed the influence that fitness guru David Goggins has had on Gar&apos;s life, the loneliness epidemic in men and how and where men can find meaning if the traditional route of a family is out of reach.Finally, in JCIP #263, we had a frank and nuanced conversation about the concept of men crying, the importance of regulating and managing your emotions as a man and when is the right time to cry as a man and the wrong time to cry? We also discussed Gar’s approach to his own sons when they have cried in front of him.In this episode we discuss the rise of a concept of ‘mankeeping’, which was coined by academics Angelica Puzio Ferrara and Dylan P. Vergara, and published by Stamford University in their study from October 2024 called ‘Theorizing mankeeping: The male friendship recession and women’s associated labor as a structural component of gender inequality’.We also discuss the current life juncture he finds himself in, with five children and some of them flying the proverbial nest and the rest getting to that stage soon too.We finish by discussing his programme for ex-prisoners, where it is now and where he potentially sees it going in the future. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to all of Gar&apos;s previous episodes below: JCIP #196 - Gar Lock: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-196-gar-lockJCIP #225 - Gar Lock - Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-225-gar-lock-part-2JCIP #263 - Gar Lock - Part 3: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-263-gar-lock-part-3Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #287 - Sam Gravestock</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 287 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Sam Gravestock. Sam is the Founder of The Forest Path, which bills itself as a therapeutic wilderness guide.Through The Forest Path, Sam offers programmes to help his clients reengage with nature and improve their mental health as a result.This includes things like Intuitive Coaching and Campfire Counsel, a Men’s Guided Therapeutic Wilderness Retreat, Fellowship by the Fire and Nature Connection Walks.The inspiration for starti...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 287 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Sam Gravestock. Sam is the Founder of The Forest Path, which bills itself as a therapeutic wilderness guide.Through The Forest Path, Sam offers programmes to help his clients reengage with nature and improve their mental health as a result.This includes things like Intuitive Coaching and Campfire Counsel, a Men’s Guided Therapeutic Wilderness Retreat, Fellowship by the Fire and Nature Connection Walks.The inspiration for starting The Forest Path came when Sam experienced a mental health crisis in his 20s and bushcraft and nature were key to his recovery. At the time of starting it, it was the Covid-19 pandemic. Sam was working in the health and social care sector but was feeling burnt out from it. He had a life epiphany, resigned from his job and decided to start The Forest Path and has got it to where it is now. In this episode we discuss Sam’s professional journey, his work in social care, youth work and the genesis of The Forest Path and what it provides for his clients. We then discuss Sam’s mental health journey, which includes that mental health crisis, specifically psychosis, the factors which triggered it, spending six weeks in a psychiatric ward and being spiked with crack by a fellow in-patient whilst he was there.We then discuss his recovery, the impact of doing The Forest Path on his own mental health, marriage and fatherhood.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about The Forest Path here: https://www.theforestpath.co.uk/You can follow The Forest Path on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_forest_path_uk/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 287 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Sam Gravestock. Sam is the Founder of The Forest Path, which bills itself as a therapeutic wilderness guide.Through The Forest Path, Sam offers programmes to help his clients reengage with nature and improve their mental health as a result.This includes things like Intuitive Coaching and Campfire Counsel, a Men’s Guided Therapeutic Wilderness Retreat, Fellowship by the Fire and Nature Connection Walks.The inspiration for starting The Forest Path came when Sam experienced a mental health crisis in his 20s and bushcraft and nature were key to his recovery. At the time of starting it, it was the Covid-19 pandemic. Sam was working in the health and social care sector but was feeling burnt out from it. He had a life epiphany, resigned from his job and decided to start The Forest Path and has got it to where it is now. In this episode we discuss Sam’s professional journey, his work in social care, youth work and the genesis of The Forest Path and what it provides for his clients. We then discuss Sam’s mental health journey, which includes that mental health crisis, specifically psychosis, the factors which triggered it, spending six weeks in a psychiatric ward and being spiked with crack by a fellow in-patient whilst he was there.We then discuss his recovery, the impact of doing The Forest Path on his own mental health, marriage and fatherhood.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about The Forest Path here: https://www.theforestpath.co.uk/You can follow The Forest Path on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_forest_path_uk/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #286 - Matthew Ayres</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 286 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Matthew Ayres. Matt works in recruitment and is the current partner of great friend of the pod and Just Checking In Live (JCIL) #6 headliner Jade Morgan Kelly.We met Matt at JCIL #6, and he told us he wanted to share his story on the podcast.Matt grew up in Exeter, in Devon, and when he was around 16/17 years old, he was told by his mum that his dad, the man he had thought was his dad for his entire life up to that point, was n...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 286 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Matthew Ayres. Matt works in recruitment and is the current partner of great friend of the pod and Just Checking In Live (JCIL) #6 headliner Jade Morgan Kelly.We met Matt at JCIL #6, and he told us he wanted to share his story on the podcast.Matt grew up in Exeter, in Devon, and when he was around 16/17 years old, he was told by his mum that his dad, the man he had thought was his dad for his entire life up to that point, was not actually his dad and was actually his step-dad. Naturally, his entire worldview collapsed and he spent the next few years trying to figure out who his biological father was, and also who he was too.Eventually, after setting up an Ancestry account, which allowed him to find out who his biological uncle was and connect with him, he discovered who his dad was and met him for the first time in a pub in East London. Since then, Matt and his dad have met up several times since and have as good a relationship as can be expected when their lives took such different paths. It&apos;s important to state that Matt’s dad had no idea he existed and was not told that the mother of his first child was even pregnant, so neither Matt nor us at VENT place any blame on his dad for being absent for most of his life up to this point. In this episode we chart this journey, how meeting a ‘high-performance coach’ that his workplace had in place helped him massively with his mental health, the periods in his childhood where he rebelled against his step-father, not even knowing he wasn’t his dad, the moment he discovered who his dad was and that first meeting with him.We also discuss the stigmas that still exist for men’s mental health and question if we need to change the language around therapy to encourage more men who do need it to seek it out? And finally, how we need to move from crisis strategies and campaigns for men to more preventative strategies, so we don’t have men seeking help for the first time when they are always in crisis mode.As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 286 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Matthew Ayres. Matt works in recruitment and is the current partner of great friend of the pod and Just Checking In Live (JCIL) #6 headliner Jade Morgan Kelly.We met Matt at JCIL #6, and he told us he wanted to share his story on the podcast.Matt grew up in Exeter, in Devon, and when he was around 16/17 years old, he was told by his mum that his dad, the man he had thought was his dad for his entire life up to that point, was not actually his dad and was actually his step-dad. Naturally, his entire worldview collapsed and he spent the next few years trying to figure out who his biological father was, and also who he was too.Eventually, after setting up an Ancestry account, which allowed him to find out who his biological uncle was and connect with him, he discovered who his dad was and met him for the first time in a pub in East London. Since then, Matt and his dad have met up several times since and have as good a relationship as can be expected when their lives took such different paths. It&apos;s important to state that Matt’s dad had no idea he existed and was not told that the mother of his first child was even pregnant, so neither Matt nor us at VENT place any blame on his dad for being absent for most of his life up to this point. In this episode we chart this journey, how meeting a ‘high-performance coach’ that his workplace had in place helped him massively with his mental health, the periods in his childhood where he rebelled against his step-father, not even knowing he wasn’t his dad, the moment he discovered who his dad was and that first meeting with him.We also discuss the stigmas that still exist for men’s mental health and question if we need to change the language around therapy to encourage more men who do need it to seek it out? And finally, how we need to move from crisis strategies and campaigns for men to more preventative strategies, so we don’t have men seeking help for the first time when they are always in crisis mode.As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #285 - Brady Frost &amp; Tom Bradshaw</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 285 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Brady Frost and Tom Bradshaw.Brady Frost and Tom Bradshaw are both Huddersfield Town fans and previously co-hosted a series on the Huddersfield Town podcast ‘And He Takes That Chance’ called The Warm Up, where they previewed upcoming games.After doing that for a few years, they wanted to try something new and different but stay within the Huddersfield Town podcast space. They set up a new podcast called ‘Still Smiling’, wh...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 285 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Brady Frost and Tom Bradshaw.Brady Frost and Tom Bradshaw are both Huddersfield Town fans and previously co-hosted a series on the Huddersfield Town podcast ‘And He Takes That Chance’ called The Warm Up, where they previewed upcoming games.After doing that for a few years, they wanted to try something new and different but stay within the Huddersfield Town podcast space. They set up a new podcast called ‘Still Smiling’, where they interview Town fans, former players and others and aim to remind Town fans you why they love the club. Our Founder Freddie Cocker was a guest on their first series and they have already interviewed a range of illustrious guests, local celebs in the Town fanbase and iconic former players. We first interviewed Brady on this podcast way back when in JCIP #43, and we first interviewed Tom in JCIP #127.We wanted to bring both back on to discuss the new podcast, what they want to achieve with it, some of their favourite episodes and the role it plays in the Huddersfield Town content creator space.We also have a check in with each of their respective, continued mental health journeys.For Brady, we discuss his experience of redundancy, which he went through during the Covid-19 pandemic period.We also discuss him getting engaged, buying a house and his decision to cut down drinking. We finish by discussing a wonderful article he wrote on journalist Daniel Gray’s website ‘When Saturday Comes’ about a half-and-half scarf and how it became a family tradition for him going to watch Town games. For Tom, we discuss the continued positive role his local Sunday league football team has on his mental health, and his three dogs, which he describes as a ‘life changer’.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can subscribe and listen to the Still Smiling podcast on streaming platforms below: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/still-smiling-a-huddersfield-town-podcast/id1756086683Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HLWlANnokQ6zXsJEDtE5KYou can follow them on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stillsmilingpod/You can read the full piece Brady wrote on When Saturday Comes here: https://www.wsc.co.uk/stories/close-knit-the-huddersfield-and-arsenal-half-and-half-scarf-thats-worn-with-pride/You can listen to Part of Brady &amp; Tom&apos;s journeys below: JCIP #43 - Brady Frost: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-43-brady-frostJCIP #127 - Tom Bradshaw: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-127-tom-bradshawSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 285 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Brady Frost and Tom Bradshaw.Brady Frost and Tom Bradshaw are both Huddersfield Town fans and previously co-hosted a series on the Huddersfield Town podcast ‘And He Takes That Chance’ called The Warm Up, where they previewed upcoming games.After doing that for a few years, they wanted to try something new and different but stay within the Huddersfield Town podcast space. They set up a new podcast called ‘Still Smiling’, where they interview Town fans, former players and others and aim to remind Town fans you why they love the club. Our Founder Freddie Cocker was a guest on their first series and they have already interviewed a range of illustrious guests, local celebs in the Town fanbase and iconic former players. We first interviewed Brady on this podcast way back when in JCIP #43, and we first interviewed Tom in JCIP #127.We wanted to bring both back on to discuss the new podcast, what they want to achieve with it, some of their favourite episodes and the role it plays in the Huddersfield Town content creator space.We also have a check in with each of their respective, continued mental health journeys.For Brady, we discuss his experience of redundancy, which he went through during the Covid-19 pandemic period.We also discuss him getting engaged, buying a house and his decision to cut down drinking. We finish by discussing a wonderful article he wrote on journalist Daniel Gray’s website ‘When Saturday Comes’ about a half-and-half scarf and how it became a family tradition for him going to watch Town games. For Tom, we discuss the continued positive role his local Sunday league football team has on his mental health, and his three dogs, which he describes as a ‘life changer’.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can subscribe and listen to the Still Smiling podcast on streaming platforms below: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/still-smiling-a-huddersfield-town-podcast/id1756086683Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HLWlANnokQ6zXsJEDtE5KYou can follow them on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stillsmilingpod/You can read the full piece Brady wrote on When Saturday Comes here: https://www.wsc.co.uk/stories/close-knit-the-huddersfield-and-arsenal-half-and-half-scarf-thats-worn-with-pride/You can listen to Part of Brady &amp; Tom&apos;s journeys below: JCIP #43 - Brady Frost: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-43-brady-frostJCIP #127 - Tom Bradshaw: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-127-tom-bradshawSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #284 - Daniel John - Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #284 - Daniel John - Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 284 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Daniel John. Daniel is the Founder of the mental health platform ‘You, Me &amp; Anxiety’, which he founded in February 2018 to try and tackle the stigma around anxiety, provide him with a channel to voice his own experiences of anxiety and amplify the voices of others. We first checked in with him in JCIP #60, where we discussed the origins of the platform, the skills it gave him and his experience of anxiety, panic attack...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 284 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Daniel John. Daniel is the Founder of the mental health platform ‘You, Me &amp; Anxiety’, which he founded in February 2018 to try and tackle the stigma around anxiety, provide him with a channel to voice his own experiences of anxiety and amplify the voices of others. We first checked in with him in JCIP #60, where we discussed the origins of the platform, the skills it gave him and his experience of anxiety, panic attacks, childhood bullying, his religious upbringing and much more.Since we first checked in, Dan decided to take a break from the platform for his own mental health. He was experiencing difficulties in his work and career, which was causing him significant distress.He went on holiday to Lisbon in Portugal for a week with a friend in November 2022 and had a life epiphany. He then took the decision to leave the job he was in and go travelling for three months. However, whilst he was travelling, he started to experience strange symptoms, including exhaustion and chronic pain, which he’d never experienced before.He tried toughing it out but in the end it got too much for him and he made the decision to come home and sort it out.After not receiving the best advice from his GP, he decided to go privately and was told the issue may be caused by bacterial overgrowth in his gut, where his immune system was weaker because of the workplace stress. After a period where he thought it was getting better, at the end of that year, the pain and fatigue came back and Dan began to believe the symptoms were psychological.One day he saw a book in his mum’s house called ‘The Mind Body Prescription’ by John E. Sarno. He read it and after reading it once, his symptoms went down by roughly 30%. Now, whenever he feels these symptoms flare up again, he re-reads the book and uses it as a literal mental and physical tool to help his mental health. He went back out travelling again, enjoyed it and has now returned to the UK where he is back in a stable place with his career. In this episode, we discuss: why he’s starting the platform back up again and his goals for this next chapter, what has changed and stayed the same in the mental health conversation since we first checked in, and the types of voices he wants to amplify on the platform going forward.We then discuss that continued mental health journey, the emotional build-up which may have been at the heart of that distress and pain and the relationship between physical health and mental health.And finally, for the first time, we discuss Dan&apos;s relationship with his father, which may explain the origins of some of the experiences we discuss and why he’s reacted the way he has in these periods of his life. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about You, Me &amp; Anxiety here: https://medium.com/you-me-anxietyYou can follow the platform on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youmeandanxiety_/You can listen to Part 1 of Dan&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-60-daniel-johnSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 284 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Daniel John. Daniel is the Founder of the mental health platform ‘You, Me &amp; Anxiety’, which he founded in February 2018 to try and tackle the stigma around anxiety, provide him with a channel to voice his own experiences of anxiety and amplify the voices of others. We first checked in with him in JCIP #60, where we discussed the origins of the platform, the skills it gave him and his experience of anxiety, panic attacks, childhood bullying, his religious upbringing and much more.Since we first checked in, Dan decided to take a break from the platform for his own mental health. He was experiencing difficulties in his work and career, which was causing him significant distress.He went on holiday to Lisbon in Portugal for a week with a friend in November 2022 and had a life epiphany. He then took the decision to leave the job he was in and go travelling for three months. However, whilst he was travelling, he started to experience strange symptoms, including exhaustion and chronic pain, which he’d never experienced before.He tried toughing it out but in the end it got too much for him and he made the decision to come home and sort it out.After not receiving the best advice from his GP, he decided to go privately and was told the issue may be caused by bacterial overgrowth in his gut, where his immune system was weaker because of the workplace stress. After a period where he thought it was getting better, at the end of that year, the pain and fatigue came back and Dan began to believe the symptoms were psychological.One day he saw a book in his mum’s house called ‘The Mind Body Prescription’ by John E. Sarno. He read it and after reading it once, his symptoms went down by roughly 30%. Now, whenever he feels these symptoms flare up again, he re-reads the book and uses it as a literal mental and physical tool to help his mental health. He went back out travelling again, enjoyed it and has now returned to the UK where he is back in a stable place with his career. In this episode, we discuss: why he’s starting the platform back up again and his goals for this next chapter, what has changed and stayed the same in the mental health conversation since we first checked in, and the types of voices he wants to amplify on the platform going forward.We then discuss that continued mental health journey, the emotional build-up which may have been at the heart of that distress and pain and the relationship between physical health and mental health.And finally, for the first time, we discuss Dan&apos;s relationship with his father, which may explain the origins of some of the experiences we discuss and why he’s reacted the way he has in these periods of his life. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about You, Me &amp; Anxiety here: https://medium.com/you-me-anxietyYou can follow the platform on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youmeandanxiety_/You can listen to Part 1 of Dan&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-60-daniel-johnSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #283 - Jason Reeves</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 283 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jason Reeves. Jason is the Founder of Embers Woodcraft, a charity which offers bushcraft experiences, workshops and a range of other activities that bring people together and focus on the natural environment’s power to improve their mental health.Jason began his career in the military, joining the Parachute Regiment at the age of 19, serving in Northern Ireland during The Troubles in 2Para. He then left the Paras and worked off...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 283 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jason Reeves. Jason is the Founder of Embers Woodcraft, a charity which offers bushcraft experiences, workshops and a range of other activities that bring people together and focus on the natural environment’s power to improve their mental health.Jason began his career in the military, joining the Parachute Regiment at the age of 19, serving in Northern Ireland during The Troubles in 2Para. He then left the Paras and worked offshore on an oil rig for a year, before joining the Fire Brigade as a firefighter. He served in Kent Fire Brigade for 28 years at various stations in the county, and he will be retiring from the Fire Service in May 2025.Jason set up Embers in March 2024 and made it a C.I.C in September 2024. They currently put on one workshop a month and exclusively cater to helping male and female current and ex-emergency service personnel, as well as serving and non-serving military personnel.For Jason’s mental health journey, his passion for mental health also stemmed from his own mental health difficulties as well as his family’s. At the end of 2023, Jason found something in the back of his brain, which he feared was a brain tumour but thankfully turned out to be a benign cyst. However, between discovering it and the eventual reality, the cyst caused him to experience late-stage epilepsy. Thankfully there were no seizures, but he did experience tingling sensations in parts of his body which he could not explain at the time. After doctors believed he was having a stroke, they did a brain scan and found a cyst the size of a 50p piece.In addition, in 2023 his eldest daughter experienced her own mental health difficulties, which included self-harm, and it caused Jason immense stress and difficulty managing her mental health towards recovery.  In this episode we chart Jason’s career across the armed forces and fire brigade, how it led to his work with Embers now, his passion for men’s mental health and utilising the power of nature, the outdoors and walking and talking to help men.We then discuss how the cyst impacted his physical and mental health, his relationship with his daughter during her mental health difficulties and after she recovered, his plans for retirement and his plans for taking Embers to the next level in the years to come.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Embers Woodcraft here: https://emberswoodcraft.co.uk/You can follow them on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emberswoodcraft/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains descriptions of self-harm, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 283 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jason Reeves. Jason is the Founder of Embers Woodcraft, a charity which offers bushcraft experiences, workshops and a range of other activities that bring people together and focus on the natural environment’s power to improve their mental health.Jason began his career in the military, joining the Parachute Regiment at the age of 19, serving in Northern Ireland during The Troubles in 2Para. He then left the Paras and worked offshore on an oil rig for a year, before joining the Fire Brigade as a firefighter. He served in Kent Fire Brigade for 28 years at various stations in the county, and he will be retiring from the Fire Service in May 2025.Jason set up Embers in March 2024 and made it a C.I.C in September 2024. They currently put on one workshop a month and exclusively cater to helping male and female current and ex-emergency service personnel, as well as serving and non-serving military personnel.For Jason’s mental health journey, his passion for mental health also stemmed from his own mental health difficulties as well as his family’s. At the end of 2023, Jason found something in the back of his brain, which he feared was a brain tumour but thankfully turned out to be a benign cyst. However, between discovering it and the eventual reality, the cyst caused him to experience late-stage epilepsy. Thankfully there were no seizures, but he did experience tingling sensations in parts of his body which he could not explain at the time. After doctors believed he was having a stroke, they did a brain scan and found a cyst the size of a 50p piece.In addition, in 2023 his eldest daughter experienced her own mental health difficulties, which included self-harm, and it caused Jason immense stress and difficulty managing her mental health towards recovery.  In this episode we chart Jason’s career across the armed forces and fire brigade, how it led to his work with Embers now, his passion for men’s mental health and utilising the power of nature, the outdoors and walking and talking to help men.We then discuss how the cyst impacted his physical and mental health, his relationship with his daughter during her mental health difficulties and after she recovered, his plans for retirement and his plans for taking Embers to the next level in the years to come.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Embers Woodcraft here: https://emberswoodcraft.co.uk/You can follow them on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emberswoodcraft/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains descriptions of self-harm, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #282 - Holly Brencher</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 282 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Holly Brencher.Holly is a journalist and currently works as an AI Expansion Reporter at Newsquest.We came across Holly through a very personal article she wrote on Newsquest about the death of her brother Billy, who tragically took his own life 6th November 2024.The article was called a ‘Tribute to Welling's Billy Payne - love, struggle and advocacy’.In this episode we discuss how Holly got into journalism, through a chance wor...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 282 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Holly Brencher.Holly is a journalist and currently works as an AI Expansion Reporter at Newsquest.We came across Holly through a very personal article she wrote on Newsquest about the death of her brother Billy, who tragically took his own life 6th November 2024.The article was called a ‘Tribute to Welling&apos;s Billy Payne - love, struggle and advocacy’.In this episode we discuss how Holly got into journalism, through a chance workshop she saw on how to get into the industry after initially picking courses on script writing, despite her anxiety about going to university altogether.We then discuss the three year journalism degree she did at News Associates, based in Twickenham and landing the job she is in now.For industry issues, we discuss work-life balance and social class.For Holly’s mental health, we discuss her experience of anxiety from an early age and her difficulties with it when she entered an all-girls school in secondary school. This included severe panic attacks which took her out of school for a year and a half. We then discuss the life and death of her brother Billy, who is her half-brother biologically.On that aforementioned day in November 2024, Holly and her mum were given the news that Billy had taken his own life in prison. This is the first major grief Holly has gone through and she has been trying to process the news in the months following his death. There has been an inquest into Billy’s death which is still ongoing at time of recording and hopefully once this has been completed, Holly and her family can have closure.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can read Holly&apos;s article in full here: https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/24748582.tribute-wellings-billy-payne---love-struggle-advocacy/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief, loss and suicide, which some listeners may find upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution. <p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 282 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Holly Brencher.Holly is a journalist and currently works as an AI Expansion Reporter at Newsquest.We came across Holly through a very personal article she wrote on Newsquest about the death of her brother Billy, who tragically took his own life 6th November 2024.The article was called a ‘Tribute to Welling&apos;s Billy Payne - love, struggle and advocacy’.In this episode we discuss how Holly got into journalism, through a chance workshop she saw on how to get into the industry after initially picking courses on script writing, despite her anxiety about going to university altogether.We then discuss the three year journalism degree she did at News Associates, based in Twickenham and landing the job she is in now.For industry issues, we discuss work-life balance and social class.For Holly’s mental health, we discuss her experience of anxiety from an early age and her difficulties with it when she entered an all-girls school in secondary school. This included severe panic attacks which took her out of school for a year and a half. We then discuss the life and death of her brother Billy, who is her half-brother biologically.On that aforementioned day in November 2024, Holly and her mum were given the news that Billy had taken his own life in prison. This is the first major grief Holly has gone through and she has been trying to process the news in the months following his death. There has been an inquest into Billy’s death which is still ongoing at time of recording and hopefully once this has been completed, Holly and her family can have closure.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can read Holly&apos;s article in full here: https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/24748582.tribute-wellings-billy-payne---love-struggle-advocacy/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief, loss and suicide, which some listeners may find upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution. <p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Mind On The Game - Aaron Bowes - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game we checked back in with Aaron Bowes. Aaron plays as the First XV fly-half in the Ashford Rugby Club's Men's team. He is also an old friend of VENT Founder Freddie Cocker. We first checked back in with Aaron way back when in December 2020, where we discussed how he got into rugby, the life skills it gave him including self-confidence and his friendship with Freddie, when they first met whilst studying at Sussex University together. We also discussed some bul...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game we checked back in with Aaron Bowes. Aaron plays as the First XV fly-half in the Ashford Rugby Club&apos;s Men&apos;s team. He is also an old friend of VENT Founder Freddie Cocker. We first checked back in with Aaron way back when in December 2020, where we discussed how he got into rugby, the life skills it gave him including self-confidence and his friendship with Freddie, when they first met whilst studying at Sussex University together. We also discussed some bullying he went through in school because of his ears and the operation he had to pin them back which stopped the bullying and the fresh start it gave him.In Part 2, we discuss an ACL injury Aaron suffered in September 2021, at a point where he was playing his best rugby, the surgery he had to have for it in June 2022 and the recovery journey he went through for a whole year, before starting playing again in the 2023/24 season.We also discuss his desire to get back into the gym now he is fully recovered and so he avoids going through a similar injury again, and some memorable games he&apos;s played in this year and last year which helped him get his mojo back.For Aaron’s continued mental health journey, we discuss the milestone of reaching 30 years old, the stress of buying a house with his partner and the role she has played on his mental health, and a recent award he received at his workplace.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Part 1 of Aaron&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/mind-on-the-game-aaron-bowesSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game we checked back in with Aaron Bowes. Aaron plays as the First XV fly-half in the Ashford Rugby Club&apos;s Men&apos;s team. He is also an old friend of VENT Founder Freddie Cocker. We first checked back in with Aaron way back when in December 2020, where we discussed how he got into rugby, the life skills it gave him including self-confidence and his friendship with Freddie, when they first met whilst studying at Sussex University together. We also discussed some bullying he went through in school because of his ears and the operation he had to pin them back which stopped the bullying and the fresh start it gave him.In Part 2, we discuss an ACL injury Aaron suffered in September 2021, at a point where he was playing his best rugby, the surgery he had to have for it in June 2022 and the recovery journey he went through for a whole year, before starting playing again in the 2023/24 season.We also discuss his desire to get back into the gym now he is fully recovered and so he avoids going through a similar injury again, and some memorable games he&apos;s played in this year and last year which helped him get his mojo back.For Aaron’s continued mental health journey, we discuss the milestone of reaching 30 years old, the stress of buying a house with his partner and the role she has played on his mental health, and a recent award he received at his workplace.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Part 1 of Aaron&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/mind-on-the-game-aaron-bowesSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #281 - Tom Toolan</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #281 - Tom Toolan</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 281 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Tom Toolan. Tom Toolan is a father and the Founder of the 'Find Rhian' campaign, a campaign he started to find his daughter Rhian who was abducted by her mother in 2018, taken out of the UK and to her home country of Poland against a court order. Rhian was just six years old at the time.Rhian's abduction is a Criminal Offence under the 1984 Child Abduction Act and is currently wanted by Suffolk Police for the abduction. Despite...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 281 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Tom Toolan. Tom Toolan is a father and the Founder of the &apos;Find Rhian&apos; campaign, a campaign he started to find his daughter Rhian who was abducted by her mother in 2018, taken out of the UK and to her home country of Poland against a court order. Rhian was just six years old at the time.Rhian&apos;s abduction is a Criminal Offence under the 1984 Child Abduction Act and is currently wanted by Suffolk Police for the abduction. Despite his campaigning work, Rhian has not been found and Polish authorities have done very little to nothing to help him. In this episode we first discuss Tom’s upbringing in Liverpool and his working-class background, the death of his dad and Tom’s discovery that he had suffered from mental health difficulties.We then discuss his marriage and divorce from his first wife, which caused him to lose his house and contact with his children from that relationship. Tom then married again but it unfortunately ended in divorce again, and he spent another period on his own. He said this was the lowest point in his life up to that point.Tom then entered into a relationship with Rhian’s mother but this relationship broke down in 2017. Prior to Rhian’s abduction, Tom went through the family court system where he was faced with false accusations of rape and domestic abuse from Rhian’s mother in the UK and the astonishing situation where his second ex-wife testified against him in court too and he claims campaigned to encourage Rhian’s abduction.He then went through the Polish court system where she made further claims of alcoholism and implied he had used her for slave labour and exploitation. At time of recording Rhian will be around 11 years old and she has been completely alienated from her father. We chart Tom&apos;s story from the start to where it is now, the campaigning work Tom is continuing to do to fight for his daughter, what needs to change in the UK legal system to give fathers a voice, why this issue continues to be ignored by the mainstream mental health conversation and how it plays into the conversation around male suicide. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about the &apos;Find Rhian&apos; campaign here: https://www.rhiantoolan.com/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk <p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 281 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Tom Toolan. Tom Toolan is a father and the Founder of the &apos;Find Rhian&apos; campaign, a campaign he started to find his daughter Rhian who was abducted by her mother in 2018, taken out of the UK and to her home country of Poland against a court order. Rhian was just six years old at the time.Rhian&apos;s abduction is a Criminal Offence under the 1984 Child Abduction Act and is currently wanted by Suffolk Police for the abduction. Despite his campaigning work, Rhian has not been found and Polish authorities have done very little to nothing to help him. In this episode we first discuss Tom’s upbringing in Liverpool and his working-class background, the death of his dad and Tom’s discovery that he had suffered from mental health difficulties.We then discuss his marriage and divorce from his first wife, which caused him to lose his house and contact with his children from that relationship. Tom then married again but it unfortunately ended in divorce again, and he spent another period on his own. He said this was the lowest point in his life up to that point.Tom then entered into a relationship with Rhian’s mother but this relationship broke down in 2017. Prior to Rhian’s abduction, Tom went through the family court system where he was faced with false accusations of rape and domestic abuse from Rhian’s mother in the UK and the astonishing situation where his second ex-wife testified against him in court too and he claims campaigned to encourage Rhian’s abduction.He then went through the Polish court system where she made further claims of alcoholism and implied he had used her for slave labour and exploitation. At time of recording Rhian will be around 11 years old and she has been completely alienated from her father. We chart Tom&apos;s story from the start to where it is now, the campaigning work Tom is continuing to do to fight for his daughter, what needs to change in the UK legal system to give fathers a voice, why this issue continues to be ignored by the mainstream mental health conversation and how it plays into the conversation around male suicide. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about the &apos;Find Rhian&apos; campaign here: https://www.rhiantoolan.com/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk <p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #280 - Luke Loughlin &amp; Lindsay Loughlin</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 280 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Luke Loughlin, and his sister Lindsay Loughlin. We first checked in with Luke in JCIP #244 where we discussed the story of men's mental health platform Men United, whom he was previously a co-founder of. We also discussed his own personal story of being diagnosed with ADHD and a learning difficulty, sexual abuse by a female perpetrator, addiction and suicidality. We then discussed his journey of recovery, using faith as a vehic...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 280 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Luke Loughlin, and his sister Lindsay Loughlin. We first checked in with Luke in JCIP #244 where we discussed the story of men&apos;s mental health platform Men United, whom he was previously a co-founder of. We also discussed his own personal story of being diagnosed with ADHD and a learning difficulty, sexual abuse by a female perpetrator, addiction and suicidality. We then discussed his journey of recovery, using faith as a vehicle for it, getting sober and practicing sobriety, and working on his attachment style. All these positive steps have got him to where he is today. The missing part of the conversation around addiction in the mainstream, and it’s one we wanted to cover in this episode is the negative behaviours it causes addicts to do, and how the addicted person&apos;s loved ones handle those behaviours and find a path back to a healthy relationship, if that is possible.In this episode with Luke and Lindsay, we discuss their family upbringing and the values their parents instilled in them, the rough tides of Luke’s addiction and the sexual abuse he went through which fuelled the addiction. We then discuss the difficult decisions Lindsay and her family made to detach from Luke whilst he was in the throes of this addiction.We then explore the concept of forgiveness, how Luke forgave himself for his actions and understanding his abuse and how Lindsay felt when she discovered the abuse Luke had been going through and the context it provided for his actions and addiction.We then finish by discussing how Lindsay and his family forgave Luke and, together, found a path back to redemption, love and reaching the place they are now in their relationship. Since we checked in, Luke is now godfather to Lindsay’s son, Luke’s nephew and is giving back to his family and his community through his church, other avenues of positivity and will be starting his own new project in 2025 called &apos;The Inside Job Project&apos;.The inspiration for the name is because, as Luke says, ‘recovery is an inside job. Change is an inside job’. Recovery only started for Luke when he got honest with himself, owned his shit and self-reflected to discover the trauma he had buried. Once he had done that, he started to produce a change inside that lead to outside changes in his life.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Luke on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthloughlin/You can listen to Part 1 of Luke&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-244-luke-loughlinSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a brief discussion about sexual abuse, which some listeners may find extremely upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 280 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Luke Loughlin, and his sister Lindsay Loughlin. We first checked in with Luke in JCIP #244 where we discussed the story of men&apos;s mental health platform Men United, whom he was previously a co-founder of. We also discussed his own personal story of being diagnosed with ADHD and a learning difficulty, sexual abuse by a female perpetrator, addiction and suicidality. We then discussed his journey of recovery, using faith as a vehicle for it, getting sober and practicing sobriety, and working on his attachment style. All these positive steps have got him to where he is today. The missing part of the conversation around addiction in the mainstream, and it’s one we wanted to cover in this episode is the negative behaviours it causes addicts to do, and how the addicted person&apos;s loved ones handle those behaviours and find a path back to a healthy relationship, if that is possible.In this episode with Luke and Lindsay, we discuss their family upbringing and the values their parents instilled in them, the rough tides of Luke’s addiction and the sexual abuse he went through which fuelled the addiction. We then discuss the difficult decisions Lindsay and her family made to detach from Luke whilst he was in the throes of this addiction.We then explore the concept of forgiveness, how Luke forgave himself for his actions and understanding his abuse and how Lindsay felt when she discovered the abuse Luke had been going through and the context it provided for his actions and addiction.We then finish by discussing how Lindsay and his family forgave Luke and, together, found a path back to redemption, love and reaching the place they are now in their relationship. Since we checked in, Luke is now godfather to Lindsay’s son, Luke’s nephew and is giving back to his family and his community through his church, other avenues of positivity and will be starting his own new project in 2025 called &apos;The Inside Job Project&apos;.The inspiration for the name is because, as Luke says, ‘recovery is an inside job. Change is an inside job’. Recovery only started for Luke when he got honest with himself, owned his shit and self-reflected to discover the trauma he had buried. Once he had done that, he started to produce a change inside that lead to outside changes in his life.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Luke on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthloughlin/You can listen to Part 1 of Luke&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-244-luke-loughlinSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a brief discussion about sexual abuse, which some listeners may find extremely upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #279 - Leah Morris</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 279 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Leah Morris.Leah currently works as a Centre Manager at the Liverpool branch of James’ Place UK, a charity who are doing lifesaving work for men's mental health.Leah was diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in her early 20s after experiencing some workplace bullying in a previous role prior to joining James’ Place UK. Prior to that, she had experienced panic attacks as a teenager whilst studying for her GCSEs but d...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 279 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Leah Morris.Leah currently works as a Centre Manager at the Liverpool branch of James’ Place UK, a charity who are doing lifesaving work for men&apos;s mental health.Leah was diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in her early 20s after experiencing some workplace bullying in a previous role prior to joining James’ Place UK. Prior to that, she had experienced panic attacks as a teenager whilst studying for her GCSEs but didn’t know what they were at the time. After she was diagnosed with GAD, she was prescribed medication in 2019, specifically Fluoxetine which she said helped get her back to a baseline level and she has now been off medication in 2020.At the heart of her mental health recovery has been fitness and exercise. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, she started running, doing the ‘couch to 5k’ programme. She got to the point where she was running 5ks three times a week for a year.However, in Christmas 2021, she bought a house and stopped running when she was dealing with the upheaval that moving house brings. She tried picking up running again in 2022 but couldn’t get back into it. In May 2023, she joined James’ Place UK and at the start of 2024, she got back into fitness, this time trying swimming to help her mental health. She found her rhythm again and now swims three times a week at time of recording. In this episode we talk about Leah’s anxiety, workplace bullying, the role fitness played in her recovery and the importance of having the right support network around you to maintain or boost your mental health.As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 279 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Leah Morris.Leah currently works as a Centre Manager at the Liverpool branch of James’ Place UK, a charity who are doing lifesaving work for men&apos;s mental health.Leah was diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in her early 20s after experiencing some workplace bullying in a previous role prior to joining James’ Place UK. Prior to that, she had experienced panic attacks as a teenager whilst studying for her GCSEs but didn’t know what they were at the time. After she was diagnosed with GAD, she was prescribed medication in 2019, specifically Fluoxetine which she said helped get her back to a baseline level and she has now been off medication in 2020.At the heart of her mental health recovery has been fitness and exercise. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, she started running, doing the ‘couch to 5k’ programme. She got to the point where she was running 5ks three times a week for a year.However, in Christmas 2021, she bought a house and stopped running when she was dealing with the upheaval that moving house brings. She tried picking up running again in 2022 but couldn’t get back into it. In May 2023, she joined James’ Place UK and at the start of 2024, she got back into fitness, this time trying swimming to help her mental health. She found her rhythm again and now swims three times a week at time of recording. In this episode we talk about Leah’s anxiety, workplace bullying, the role fitness played in her recovery and the importance of having the right support network around you to maintain or boost your mental health.As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #278 - Evan Grant</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 278 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Evan Grant.Evan Grant is a mental health campaigner and the Co-Founder, alongside his wife Carol and son Alastair of the Cameron Grant Memorial Trust.The Trust was set up in memory of his son Cameron, who tragically took his own life in 2014, when he was just 21 years old. Cameron’s death devastated Evan’s family and they set up the Trust shortly after Cameron’s death to try and change the conversation around mental health.Wee ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 278 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Evan Grant.Evan Grant is a mental health campaigner and the Co-Founder, alongside his wife Carol and son Alastair of the Cameron Grant Memorial Trust.The Trust was set up in memory of his son Cameron, who tragically took his own life in 2014, when he was just 21 years old. Cameron’s death devastated Evan’s family and they set up the Trust shortly after Cameron’s death to try and change the conversation around mental health.Wee came across Evan’s story through James’ Place UK as he was interviewed by The Times as part of the newspaper’s Christmas Appeal, in which Evan called for another centre to be set up in Birmingham, alongside the centres already established in London, Liverpool and Newcastle.In this episode, we discuss Evan’s 35-year career at IBM, fatherhood, Cameron’s life, his love of ultimate frisbee, his suicide and the grief that was inflicted upon him and his family then, and how he reflects on it 10 years on. We then discuss the work that the Cameron Grant Memorial Trust has done over those 10 years, shipping over 1.4m of Cameron’s Coasters and more than 230,000 postcards and business cards around the UK, Evan&apos;s public speaking work in schools, universities and workplaces and letting everyone know that “There is always someone you can talk to.”As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about the Cameron Grant Memorial Trust here: https://www.camgrant.org.uk/You can follow the Trust on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cammemorial/You can read The Sunday Times article we discussed in full here: https://www.thetimes.com/uk/society/article/avoid-the-hurt-of-the-lost-years-and-lost-chances-suicide-christmas-appeal-bxv70m3v6.You can also sign up the Trust&apos;s charity bike ride to Amsterdam here: https://www.redfoxcycling.co.uk/event-details-registration/hampton-in-arden-to-amsterdam-cycle-challenge-may-2025-2Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 278 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Evan Grant.Evan Grant is a mental health campaigner and the Co-Founder, alongside his wife Carol and son Alastair of the Cameron Grant Memorial Trust.The Trust was set up in memory of his son Cameron, who tragically took his own life in 2014, when he was just 21 years old. Cameron’s death devastated Evan’s family and they set up the Trust shortly after Cameron’s death to try and change the conversation around mental health.Wee came across Evan’s story through James’ Place UK as he was interviewed by The Times as part of the newspaper’s Christmas Appeal, in which Evan called for another centre to be set up in Birmingham, alongside the centres already established in London, Liverpool and Newcastle.In this episode, we discuss Evan’s 35-year career at IBM, fatherhood, Cameron’s life, his love of ultimate frisbee, his suicide and the grief that was inflicted upon him and his family then, and how he reflects on it 10 years on. We then discuss the work that the Cameron Grant Memorial Trust has done over those 10 years, shipping over 1.4m of Cameron’s Coasters and more than 230,000 postcards and business cards around the UK, Evan&apos;s public speaking work in schools, universities and workplaces and letting everyone know that “There is always someone you can talk to.”As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about the Cameron Grant Memorial Trust here: https://www.camgrant.org.uk/You can follow the Trust on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cammemorial/You can read The Sunday Times article we discussed in full here: https://www.thetimes.com/uk/society/article/avoid-the-hurt-of-the-lost-years-and-lost-chances-suicide-christmas-appeal-bxv70m3v6.You can also sign up the Trust&apos;s charity bike ride to Amsterdam here: https://www.redfoxcycling.co.uk/event-details-registration/hampton-in-arden-to-amsterdam-cycle-challenge-may-2025-2Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - Severin - Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>Behind The Mic - Severin - Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked back in with Norwegian artist, Severin. We first checked in with Severin in August 2023. In Part 1 we discussed his musical identity, moving from singing and producing music in English to Norwegian, overcoming shyness he had as a child and how his artist persona was a vehicle for him to gain confidence and improve his self-esteem. Since we checked in, Sev has tried release as much music as possible. He has released a series of singles, as well as t...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked back in with Norwegian artist, Severin. We first checked in with Severin in August 2023. In Part 1 we discussed his musical identity, moving from singing and producing music in English to Norwegian, overcoming shyness he had as a child and how his artist persona was a vehicle for him to gain confidence and improve his self-esteem. Since we checked in, Sev has tried release as much music as possible. He has released a series of singles, as well as two EPs, ‘i fer ikkje sove’ and ‘i elska at du gjaer me ildt’.In this episode we discuss these two EPs and the musical direction he has gone in from his earlier records, performing at Trondstad Calling festival, supporting a massive Norwegian-crossover artist Sigrid at her Molde show this year and his plans for a tour of Norway in 2025. For Sev’s continued mental health journey, we talk about his recent experiences of social anxiety, how he’s managed it and the tools he uses to combat it. His partner and him are both good listeners and have similar personalities, which can bring a lot of positives. However, after they moved in together, the downside is they can tend to enjoy staying in too much and aren&apos;t as social as they feel they should be, and we talk about finding the right balance between a good night in and keeping up appearances. As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Severin on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6ulhSTqJ3…TrS8GGEk5KfTrtiQYouTube: www.youtube.com/@gossegutYou can follow Severin on social media below:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gossegutInstagram: www.instagram.com/gossegut/You can listen to Part 1 of Severin&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-mic-severinSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Severin - Toxic: https://open.spotify.com/track/5joGcsBgPiOPf1hbgme5CF?si=f35b43f71de54908<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked back in with Norwegian artist, Severin. We first checked in with Severin in August 2023. In Part 1 we discussed his musical identity, moving from singing and producing music in English to Norwegian, overcoming shyness he had as a child and how his artist persona was a vehicle for him to gain confidence and improve his self-esteem. Since we checked in, Sev has tried release as much music as possible. He has released a series of singles, as well as two EPs, ‘i fer ikkje sove’ and ‘i elska at du gjaer me ildt’.In this episode we discuss these two EPs and the musical direction he has gone in from his earlier records, performing at Trondstad Calling festival, supporting a massive Norwegian-crossover artist Sigrid at her Molde show this year and his plans for a tour of Norway in 2025. For Sev’s continued mental health journey, we talk about his recent experiences of social anxiety, how he’s managed it and the tools he uses to combat it. His partner and him are both good listeners and have similar personalities, which can bring a lot of positives. However, after they moved in together, the downside is they can tend to enjoy staying in too much and aren&apos;t as social as they feel they should be, and we talk about finding the right balance between a good night in and keeping up appearances. As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Severin on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6ulhSTqJ3…TrS8GGEk5KfTrtiQYouTube: www.youtube.com/@gossegutYou can follow Severin on social media below:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gossegutInstagram: www.instagram.com/gossegut/You can listen to Part 1 of Severin&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-mic-severinSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Severin - Toxic: https://open.spotify.com/track/5joGcsBgPiOPf1hbgme5CF?si=f35b43f71de54908<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #277 - Earl John Charlton</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 277 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Earl John Charlton.Earl is currently employed by Northumbria University as a professional with lived experience. However, prior to that he has worked as an outreach worker and a seller for The Big Issue, one of the most important charities in the UK for giving homeless people an income, dignity and pride.Earl spent 18 years of his life being homeless. His start in life began with trauma and violence as he witnessed his dad dome...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 277 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Earl John Charlton.Earl is currently employed by Northumbria University as a professional with lived experience. However, prior to that he has worked as an outreach worker and a seller for The Big Issue, one of the most important charities in the UK for giving homeless people an income, dignity and pride.Earl spent 18 years of his life being homeless. His start in life began with trauma and violence as he witnessed his dad domestically abusing his mum from the ages of 3-13 years old. He was subsequently placed into the care system but ran away from it at 14 and became homeless for the first time until he was 19. He became a heroine and crack cocaine addict and stayed an addict for the next 19 years, as well as an addiction to alcohol for 20 years.He then became involved in drug gangs, running county lines for them to earn money and feed his addiction. His rock bottom moment came in 2013/14 after he had been in London for a few years when he put himself in serious danger after a dispute with one of the gangs. He managed to escape London through a friend and went back to the North East. By the time he had beat heroine and crack cocaine addiction in 2014, alcohol addiction in 2016 and a methadone addiction in 2018, Early had nearly died twice and nearly lost his leg three times.We came across Earl through his interview in a hugely powerful film by Lorna Tucker called ‘Someone’s Daughter, Someone’s Son’, which highlights the plight of many homeless people across the UK. Since Earl has gotten clean, he has started giving back to his South Shields community by working as an outreach worker and putting on open-mic nights with musicians from the local community. He also got national media coverage when UK Rock artist Sam Fender came across Earl’s story and they had a conversation you can find on YouTube. That has culminated in one song on Sam’s upcoming new album ‘People Watching’ being about Earl called ‘Crumbling Empire’.In this episode we chart Earl’s life journey, from witnessing the domestic abuse, to the negative impact not having a positive father figure in his life had on him, being homeless for 18 years, becoming a father and then losing access to his son when his partner left him one day, the throes of addiction and his recovery to where he is now. We then discuss all the advocacy and community work he has done since getting clean, meeting Sam Fender and much more. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can watch &apos;Someone&apos;s Daughter, Someone&apos;s Son&apos; in full here: https://youtu.be/vhiwguIxoyA?si=Qj-tFCM0-Pyms0e1You can listen to Crumbling Empire by Sam Fender here: https://open.spotify.com/track/5M4BVWXiOUabQUqdY8eqJt?si=qO919ccTRQ2b51WmSzYJCA&amp;context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A6Abecbed8BYAdHy9RaVoY7You can watch Earl&apos;s interview with Sam Fender here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyLlnTvaGz8&amp;pp=ygUYdGhlIGJpZyBpc3N1ZSBzYW0gZmVuZGVyYou can follow Earl on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earljc78/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 277 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Earl John Charlton.Earl is currently employed by Northumbria University as a professional with lived experience. However, prior to that he has worked as an outreach worker and a seller for The Big Issue, one of the most important charities in the UK for giving homeless people an income, dignity and pride.Earl spent 18 years of his life being homeless. His start in life began with trauma and violence as he witnessed his dad domestically abusing his mum from the ages of 3-13 years old. He was subsequently placed into the care system but ran away from it at 14 and became homeless for the first time until he was 19. He became a heroine and crack cocaine addict and stayed an addict for the next 19 years, as well as an addiction to alcohol for 20 years.He then became involved in drug gangs, running county lines for them to earn money and feed his addiction. His rock bottom moment came in 2013/14 after he had been in London for a few years when he put himself in serious danger after a dispute with one of the gangs. He managed to escape London through a friend and went back to the North East. By the time he had beat heroine and crack cocaine addiction in 2014, alcohol addiction in 2016 and a methadone addiction in 2018, Early had nearly died twice and nearly lost his leg three times.We came across Earl through his interview in a hugely powerful film by Lorna Tucker called ‘Someone’s Daughter, Someone’s Son’, which highlights the plight of many homeless people across the UK. Since Earl has gotten clean, he has started giving back to his South Shields community by working as an outreach worker and putting on open-mic nights with musicians from the local community. He also got national media coverage when UK Rock artist Sam Fender came across Earl’s story and they had a conversation you can find on YouTube. That has culminated in one song on Sam’s upcoming new album ‘People Watching’ being about Earl called ‘Crumbling Empire’.In this episode we chart Earl’s life journey, from witnessing the domestic abuse, to the negative impact not having a positive father figure in his life had on him, being homeless for 18 years, becoming a father and then losing access to his son when his partner left him one day, the throes of addiction and his recovery to where he is now. We then discuss all the advocacy and community work he has done since getting clean, meeting Sam Fender and much more. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can watch &apos;Someone&apos;s Daughter, Someone&apos;s Son&apos; in full here: https://youtu.be/vhiwguIxoyA?si=Qj-tFCM0-Pyms0e1You can listen to Crumbling Empire by Sam Fender here: https://open.spotify.com/track/5M4BVWXiOUabQUqdY8eqJt?si=qO919ccTRQ2b51WmSzYJCA&amp;context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A6Abecbed8BYAdHy9RaVoY7You can watch Earl&apos;s interview with Sam Fender here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyLlnTvaGz8&amp;pp=ygUYdGhlIGJpZyBpc3N1ZSBzYW0gZmVuZGVyYou can follow Earl on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earljc78/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 276 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with James Roffey. James is a personal trainer and semi-professional footballer. He was previously the business owner of his personal training brand ‘The Mental Health PT’ but due to personal and business reasons, has rebranded and relaunched it as ‘Ultimate Body and Mind’. James first came on the pod in JCIP #183 where he discussed his journey into personal training and his struggle and recovery from a long-term eating disorde...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 276 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with James Roffey. James is a personal trainer and semi-professional footballer. He was previously the business owner of his personal training brand ‘The Mental Health PT’ but due to personal and business reasons, has rebranded and relaunched it as ‘Ultimate Body and Mind’. James first came on the pod in JCIP #183 where he discussed his journey into personal training and his struggle and recovery from a long-term eating disorder, which was triggered by three major life events.Since then, a massive amount has happened in James’s life, positively and negatively. For the former, he signed for non-league club Sheffield FC, only for the team to sign a professional goalkeeper the day before the transfer window shut and make him the number two goalkeeper at the last minute. As a 36-year-old, James needed to play minutes and had to leave the club and join another team as a result. For the latter, he has separated from his wife, which became messy and caused James severe mental health difficulties. During this separation, James discovered he was infertile because of a genetic condition he had called Klinefelter syndrome which, according to the NHS website, is characterised by boys being born with an extra X chromosome, so for James he has XXY, as opposed to XY for other men without the condition. It’s important to state that the X chromosome is not a &quot;female&quot; chromosome and is present in everyone. The presence of a Y chromosome denotes male sex. Symptoms of Klinefelter Syndrome in childhood can include: shyness and low self-confidence, problems with reading, writing, spelling and paying attention, mild dyslexia or dyspraxia, low energy levels, and difficulty socialising or expressing feelings. In teenagers, it is characterised by growing taller than expected. Finally in adulthood, as James tragically discovered, it is characterised by infertility as well as low sex drive, smaller testes and erection problems, which James bravely admits on the podcast but originally attributed it to his eating disorder.Kleinefelter Syndrome is also recognised as a Difference in Sexual Development (DSD). James also began suffering from cluster migraines because of the stress of his marriage breaking down, as well as a myriad of other events happening which we can’t discuss on this podcast. James’s uncle also tragically took his own life in 2024 after trying to take his own life previous to that three times.James says his uncle was let down by the system; the healthcare system for not providing adequate care, and the family court system as his uncle separated from his wife and claims he was parentally alienated from his step-children by his ex-wife.In Part 3, we discuss James’s business rebrand and why he did it, a deep dive into his marriage breakdown, his infertility diagnosis, drama in his football career and how he took himself from rock bottom to where he is now. Infertility is one of the most stigmatised experiences one can feel as a man for obvious reasons and we are very proud of James for the bravery he has shown on this podcast to discuss it so openly and courageously for all of the men who live with Klinefelter Syndrome in the UK, which is currently as high as 1 in 600 in this country.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Ultimate Body &amp; Mind here: http://www.ultimatebodyandmind.comYou can follow James on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatebodyandmind/You can listen to Part 1 and Part 2 of James&apos; journey below: Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-183-james-roffey-part-1Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-183-james-roffey-part-2Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 276 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with James Roffey. James is a personal trainer and semi-professional footballer. He was previously the business owner of his personal training brand ‘The Mental Health PT’ but due to personal and business reasons, has rebranded and relaunched it as ‘Ultimate Body and Mind’. James first came on the pod in JCIP #183 where he discussed his journey into personal training and his struggle and recovery from a long-term eating disorder, which was triggered by three major life events.Since then, a massive amount has happened in James’s life, positively and negatively. For the former, he signed for non-league club Sheffield FC, only for the team to sign a professional goalkeeper the day before the transfer window shut and make him the number two goalkeeper at the last minute. As a 36-year-old, James needed to play minutes and had to leave the club and join another team as a result. For the latter, he has separated from his wife, which became messy and caused James severe mental health difficulties. During this separation, James discovered he was infertile because of a genetic condition he had called Klinefelter syndrome which, according to the NHS website, is characterised by boys being born with an extra X chromosome, so for James he has XXY, as opposed to XY for other men without the condition. It’s important to state that the X chromosome is not a &quot;female&quot; chromosome and is present in everyone. The presence of a Y chromosome denotes male sex. Symptoms of Klinefelter Syndrome in childhood can include: shyness and low self-confidence, problems with reading, writing, spelling and paying attention, mild dyslexia or dyspraxia, low energy levels, and difficulty socialising or expressing feelings. In teenagers, it is characterised by growing taller than expected. Finally in adulthood, as James tragically discovered, it is characterised by infertility as well as low sex drive, smaller testes and erection problems, which James bravely admits on the podcast but originally attributed it to his eating disorder.Kleinefelter Syndrome is also recognised as a Difference in Sexual Development (DSD). James also began suffering from cluster migraines because of the stress of his marriage breaking down, as well as a myriad of other events happening which we can’t discuss on this podcast. James’s uncle also tragically took his own life in 2024 after trying to take his own life previous to that three times.James says his uncle was let down by the system; the healthcare system for not providing adequate care, and the family court system as his uncle separated from his wife and claims he was parentally alienated from his step-children by his ex-wife.In Part 3, we discuss James’s business rebrand and why he did it, a deep dive into his marriage breakdown, his infertility diagnosis, drama in his football career and how he took himself from rock bottom to where he is now. Infertility is one of the most stigmatised experiences one can feel as a man for obvious reasons and we are very proud of James for the bravery he has shown on this podcast to discuss it so openly and courageously for all of the men who live with Klinefelter Syndrome in the UK, which is currently as high as 1 in 600 in this country.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Ultimate Body &amp; Mind here: http://www.ultimatebodyandmind.comYou can follow James on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatebodyandmind/You can listen to Part 1 and Part 2 of James&apos; journey below: Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-183-james-roffey-part-1Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-183-james-roffey-part-2Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #276 - James Roffey - Part 4</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Part 4 of James Roffey’s journey, we discuss the grief he and his family went through from his uncle’s suicide and the decisions he had to take to make ends meet after losing his entire client base in Huddersfield after the marriage breakdown. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Ultimate Body &amp; Mind here: www.ultimatebodyandmind.comYou can follow James on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/theultimatebodyandmind/You can listen to Part 1 and Part 2 of James...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In Part 4 of James Roffey’s journey, we discuss the grief he and his family went through from his uncle’s suicide and the decisions he had to take to make ends meet after losing his entire client base in Huddersfield after the marriage breakdown. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Ultimate Body &amp; Mind here: www.ultimatebodyandmind.comYou can follow James on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/theultimatebodyandmind/You can listen to Part 1 and Part 2 of James&apos; journey below:Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-183-james-roffey-part-1Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-183-james-roffey-part-2Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In Part 4 of James Roffey’s journey, we discuss the grief he and his family went through from his uncle’s suicide and the decisions he had to take to make ends meet after losing his entire client base in Huddersfield after the marriage breakdown. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Ultimate Body &amp; Mind here: www.ultimatebodyandmind.comYou can follow James on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/theultimatebodyandmind/You can listen to Part 1 and Part 2 of James&apos; journey below:Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-183-james-roffey-part-1Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-183-james-roffey-part-2Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #275 - Anthony Bedward</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 275 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Anthony Bedward.Anthony is a qualified person-centred psychotherapist and the Founder of a2btherapy.In this episode we chart his vast professional journey, from working as a mentor in a learning provision for young people expelled from school, to applying for a 10-week course at the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute based at the University of Staffordshire and then completing a three year degree there afterwards.He then...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 275 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Anthony Bedward.Anthony is a qualified person-centred psychotherapist and the Founder of a2btherapy.In this episode we chart his vast professional journey, from working as a mentor in a learning provision for young people expelled from school, to applying for a 10-week course at the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute based at the University of Staffordshire and then completing a three year degree there afterwards.He then landed two part-time jobs, one working for a company that delivered Princes Trust courses to 16–25-year-olds and another as a youth worker.Anthony then found a new job, working with survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA) at a charity called Imara Nottingham where they work with children and families to recover from the impact of sexual abuse on their lives. He worked there for eight months, before leaving to join the job he is in now and went onto set up A2BTherapy.We also discuss the lack of male therapists in the mental health space and why we need more men like Anthony, not just to help men, but working-class men and especially working-class black men like Anthony who will hopefully be able to put their trust in. We then explore his dyslexia diagnosis and how its shaped his life pre and post-diagnosis and the work he does with A2B. For Anthony’s mental health journey, we discuss: the impact that being sexually abused as an adult had on his life, the importance of boundaries, figuring out his triggers and the levels of mental toughness you need to do the work he does.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about a2btherapy here: https://a2btherapy.co.uk/You can follow a2btherapy on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a2btherapy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@a2btherapySupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 275 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Anthony Bedward.Anthony is a qualified person-centred psychotherapist and the Founder of a2btherapy.In this episode we chart his vast professional journey, from working as a mentor in a learning provision for young people expelled from school, to applying for a 10-week course at the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute based at the University of Staffordshire and then completing a three year degree there afterwards.He then landed two part-time jobs, one working for a company that delivered Princes Trust courses to 16–25-year-olds and another as a youth worker.Anthony then found a new job, working with survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA) at a charity called Imara Nottingham where they work with children and families to recover from the impact of sexual abuse on their lives. He worked there for eight months, before leaving to join the job he is in now and went onto set up A2BTherapy.We also discuss the lack of male therapists in the mental health space and why we need more men like Anthony, not just to help men, but working-class men and especially working-class black men like Anthony who will hopefully be able to put their trust in. We then explore his dyslexia diagnosis and how its shaped his life pre and post-diagnosis and the work he does with A2B. For Anthony’s mental health journey, we discuss: the impact that being sexually abused as an adult had on his life, the importance of boundaries, figuring out his triggers and the levels of mental toughness you need to do the work he does.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about a2btherapy here: https://a2btherapy.co.uk/You can follow a2btherapy on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a2btherapy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@a2btherapySupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #274 - Thomas Mackintosh - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 274 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Thomas Mackintosh. Thomas is a Scottish journalist currently working for the BBC. The reason we checked back in with him is that he fronted a fantastic documentary called ‘My Alopecia And Me’, which documents his own, personal journey with alopecia, and interviews men and women from a range of backgrounds about their journeys with alopecia of varying degrees. The documentary is framed around a new drug which is claimed to ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 274 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Thomas Mackintosh. Thomas is a Scottish journalist currently working for the BBC. The reason we checked back in with him is that he fronted a fantastic documentary called ‘My Alopecia And Me’, which documents his own, personal journey with alopecia, and interviews men and women from a range of backgrounds about their journeys with alopecia of varying degrees. The documentary is framed around a new drug which is claimed to help directly treat alopecia, and the interviewees provide their thoughts about whether they’d take it or not. In this episode we do a deep dive into the documentary, what Thomas learned about himself through the course of filming it, getting married and travelling around Europe following Scottish international football!As always, #itsokaytoventYou can watch &apos;My Alopecia And Me&apos; on BBC iPlayer here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0022wtxYou can listen to Part 1 of Thomas&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-162-thomas-mackintoshSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 274 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Thomas Mackintosh. Thomas is a Scottish journalist currently working for the BBC. The reason we checked back in with him is that he fronted a fantastic documentary called ‘My Alopecia And Me’, which documents his own, personal journey with alopecia, and interviews men and women from a range of backgrounds about their journeys with alopecia of varying degrees. The documentary is framed around a new drug which is claimed to help directly treat alopecia, and the interviewees provide their thoughts about whether they’d take it or not. In this episode we do a deep dive into the documentary, what Thomas learned about himself through the course of filming it, getting married and travelling around Europe following Scottish international football!As always, #itsokaytoventYou can watch &apos;My Alopecia And Me&apos; on BBC iPlayer here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0022wtxYou can listen to Part 1 of Thomas&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-162-thomas-mackintoshSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Reel Stories we checked in with Jeremy Ojo. Jeremy is a screenwriter, actor and producer. Jeremy fell into the industry when a friend contacted him about getting involved in making a web-series, which he subsequently wrote, produced and starred in. We met Jeremy through a mutual close friend who studied at Oxford University with him.In this episode we discuss how Jeremy broke into the industry and navigated the system when he had no previous experience within it or connecti...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Reel Stories we checked in with Jeremy Ojo. Jeremy is a screenwriter, actor and producer. Jeremy fell into the industry when a friend contacted him about getting involved in making a web-series, which he subsequently wrote, produced and starred in. We met Jeremy through a mutual close friend who studied at Oxford University with him.In this episode we discuss how Jeremy broke into the industry and navigated the system when he had no previous experience within it or connections, work-life balance and the difficulty of knowing when to feel comfortable calling yourself the person you are aiming to be in the industry. For Jeremy’s mental health, we discuss: his experience of ‘talking therapy’ which he accessed because of issues he’d had in relationships, being the first person ever from his South London state school to go to Oxford University and his ADHD diagnosis he received whilst he was at Oxford.We finish by exploring how he learned self-awareness about his own mental health and how he now understands himself better as a result. As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @ekkah - Backseat Driver: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFhgxYuoP8U<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Reel Stories we checked in with Jeremy Ojo. Jeremy is a screenwriter, actor and producer. Jeremy fell into the industry when a friend contacted him about getting involved in making a web-series, which he subsequently wrote, produced and starred in. We met Jeremy through a mutual close friend who studied at Oxford University with him.In this episode we discuss how Jeremy broke into the industry and navigated the system when he had no previous experience within it or connections, work-life balance and the difficulty of knowing when to feel comfortable calling yourself the person you are aiming to be in the industry. For Jeremy’s mental health, we discuss: his experience of ‘talking therapy’ which he accessed because of issues he’d had in relationships, being the first person ever from his South London state school to go to Oxford University and his ADHD diagnosis he received whilst he was at Oxford.We finish by exploring how he learned self-awareness about his own mental health and how he now understands himself better as a result. As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @ekkah - Backseat Driver: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFhgxYuoP8U<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks - Tom Forte</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with Tom Forte.Tom is a DJ and producer and started his music journey as a producer before he got into DJing. The first instrument he ever took up was the guitar, before trying a few other instruments and then took up the saxophone from the age of 11 years old.His entry into dance music was listening to dubstep and drum &amp; bass records, before playing in various rock, folk and jazz bands where he grew up in his hometown in Devon. He moved a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with Tom Forte.Tom is a DJ and producer and started his music journey as a producer before he got into DJing. The first instrument he ever took up was the guitar, before trying a few other instruments and then took up the saxophone from the age of 11 years old.His entry into dance music was listening to dubstep and drum &amp; bass records, before playing in various rock, folk and jazz bands where he grew up in his hometown in Devon. He moved away from Devon and studied for a film degree at university, where he was introduced to now long-running music channels like EtonMessy, particularly artists like FKJ where his dance music taste evolved and he began producing his own records through Ableton.He then moved to London for work after he graduated and he and his housemate bought a DJ controller and began hosting parties with his friends, learning how to DJ at the same time. Fast forward a couple of years and the collective DYSC UK was born and has hosted nights across London, with more planned in 2025 and beyond. In this episode we discuss his entire music journey, from teen saxophonist to fully-fledged DJ and producer, running club nights and the challenges of balancing all of that with a full-time job and career in videography and journalism.For Tom’s mental health journey, we discuss his struggles to fit in at school in his adolescence and some bullying he experienced during this period, his struggles with people-pleasing as a result and how he’s tried to focus more on what he can control in life and his wider self-development. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Tom Forte on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1rZUvbXKG5CsuKxCWSsT29SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/thatstomforteYou can follow Tom on social media below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatstomforte/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatstomforteSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with Tom Forte.Tom is a DJ and producer and started his music journey as a producer before he got into DJing. The first instrument he ever took up was the guitar, before trying a few other instruments and then took up the saxophone from the age of 11 years old.His entry into dance music was listening to dubstep and drum &amp; bass records, before playing in various rock, folk and jazz bands where he grew up in his hometown in Devon. He moved away from Devon and studied for a film degree at university, where he was introduced to now long-running music channels like EtonMessy, particularly artists like FKJ where his dance music taste evolved and he began producing his own records through Ableton.He then moved to London for work after he graduated and he and his housemate bought a DJ controller and began hosting parties with his friends, learning how to DJ at the same time. Fast forward a couple of years and the collective DYSC UK was born and has hosted nights across London, with more planned in 2025 and beyond. In this episode we discuss his entire music journey, from teen saxophonist to fully-fledged DJ and producer, running club nights and the challenges of balancing all of that with a full-time job and career in videography and journalism.For Tom’s mental health journey, we discuss his struggles to fit in at school in his adolescence and some bullying he experienced during this period, his struggles with people-pleasing as a result and how he’s tried to focus more on what he can control in life and his wider self-development. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Tom Forte on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1rZUvbXKG5CsuKxCWSsT29SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/thatstomforteYou can follow Tom on social media below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatstomforte/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatstomforteSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #273 - Freddie &amp; James</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 273 of The Just Checking In Podcast we turned the tables as our Founder Freddie Cocker was interviewed by his best friend of 28 years and previous guest, James Lamb who came on in JCIP #50.Over the years, Freddie has been interviewed by another close friend Lloyd Taylor twice, in JCIP #10 and JCIP #135 respectively. His old friend and work colleague Connor Smart then wanted to try his hand at it in JCIP #144. Now we arrive at the moment where James is conducting his first solo inte...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 273 of The Just Checking In Podcast we turned the tables as our Founder Freddie Cocker was interviewed by his best friend of 28 years and previous guest, James Lamb who came on in JCIP #50.Over the years, Freddie has been interviewed by another close friend Lloyd Taylor twice, in JCIP #10 and JCIP #135 respectively. His old friend and work colleague Connor Smart then wanted to try his hand at it in JCIP #144. Now we arrive at the moment where James is conducting his first solo interview.In this episode we discuss the last two years of Freddie&apos;s mental health journey, in which a LOT has happened. This includes: two operations, multiple mental health breakdowns, another repressed sexual assault to address, an autism diagnosis, group therapy, more CBT therapy, some rewind therapy and much more! James will take you through those two years, the many downs but also the ups and how Freddie has come out the other side of all of it. True to form, he brings his 100% honesty and dark sense of humour to these events, as difficult as they were for him.As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains discussions about sexual abuse, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 273 of The Just Checking In Podcast we turned the tables as our Founder Freddie Cocker was interviewed by his best friend of 28 years and previous guest, James Lamb who came on in JCIP #50.Over the years, Freddie has been interviewed by another close friend Lloyd Taylor twice, in JCIP #10 and JCIP #135 respectively. His old friend and work colleague Connor Smart then wanted to try his hand at it in JCIP #144. Now we arrive at the moment where James is conducting his first solo interview.In this episode we discuss the last two years of Freddie&apos;s mental health journey, in which a LOT has happened. This includes: two operations, multiple mental health breakdowns, another repressed sexual assault to address, an autism diagnosis, group therapy, more CBT therapy, some rewind therapy and much more! James will take you through those two years, the many downs but also the ups and how Freddie has come out the other side of all of it. True to form, he brings his 100% honesty and dark sense of humour to these events, as difficult as they were for him.As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains discussions about sexual abuse, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #272 - Rose Rowkins</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 272 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Rose Rowkins.Rose is the Founder of  Start The Conversation.uk, a suicide prevention training organisation. Rose has had a hugely varied career and has worked in the mental health space for over two decades. She started by working at Samaritans in her early 20s and progressed rapidly to become a trainer of other people to become Samaritans. As a long-time Brighton resident, she then managed two mental health youth projects in t...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 272 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Rose Rowkins.Rose is the Founder of  Start The Conversation.uk, a suicide prevention training organisation. Rose has had a hugely varied career and has worked in the mental health space for over two decades. She started by working at Samaritans in her early 20s and progressed rapidly to become a trainer of other people to become Samaritans. As a long-time Brighton resident, she then managed two mental health youth projects in the city, including ‘Safe Space’ and the ‘Right Here’ project. From there, she trained and worked as an English teacher, then later as a counsellor (working mainly with young people aged 13-25 and women affected by domestic abuse) and in 2015 as a suicide prevention trainer. Last year she was the volunteer lead for the Brighton leg of a seminal campaign called ‘Baton of Hope’ run by Baton of Hope UK.  The campaign travelled to 12 cities across the UK in 12 days, where 90 people affected by suicide or had personal experience of suicidality themselves, carried the baton across the city in a 27km route, which culminated in a showcase event at the Brighton Dome.Now, alongside providing suicide prevention training to a host of organisations, she is a Director of ‘Speak Their Name’ (STN) which allows users to create digital memorial pages for loved ones who have died by suicide and provide them with a permanent legacy, like a digital patchwork quilt. In this episode we chart Rose’s career and how it led to her involvement from Samaritans to Safe Space to Speak Their Name - and everything in-between. We then do a deep dive into the work that STN does, what it wants to achieve in supporting those bereaved by suicide and reducing the stigma. For Rose’s mental health journey, we discuss: her perfectionism and people-pleasing she did in her childhood, the suicide of a family friend when she was a teenager and the impact that had on her career, her mental health struggles whilst working out in Australia and the suicidality that accompanied it. We finish by discussing motherhood, Covid-19. the importance of community and in Rose’s words, ‘finding your tribe’.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Speak Their Name here: https://speaktheirname.org/You can find out more about Start The Conversation here: https://www.starttheconversation.uk/You can follow Rose on social media below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roserowkins/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 272 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Rose Rowkins.Rose is the Founder of  Start The Conversation.uk, a suicide prevention training organisation. Rose has had a hugely varied career and has worked in the mental health space for over two decades. She started by working at Samaritans in her early 20s and progressed rapidly to become a trainer of other people to become Samaritans. As a long-time Brighton resident, she then managed two mental health youth projects in the city, including ‘Safe Space’ and the ‘Right Here’ project. From there, she trained and worked as an English teacher, then later as a counsellor (working mainly with young people aged 13-25 and women affected by domestic abuse) and in 2015 as a suicide prevention trainer. Last year she was the volunteer lead for the Brighton leg of a seminal campaign called ‘Baton of Hope’ run by Baton of Hope UK.  The campaign travelled to 12 cities across the UK in 12 days, where 90 people affected by suicide or had personal experience of suicidality themselves, carried the baton across the city in a 27km route, which culminated in a showcase event at the Brighton Dome.Now, alongside providing suicide prevention training to a host of organisations, she is a Director of ‘Speak Their Name’ (STN) which allows users to create digital memorial pages for loved ones who have died by suicide and provide them with a permanent legacy, like a digital patchwork quilt. In this episode we chart Rose’s career and how it led to her involvement from Samaritans to Safe Space to Speak Their Name - and everything in-between. We then do a deep dive into the work that STN does, what it wants to achieve in supporting those bereaved by suicide and reducing the stigma. For Rose’s mental health journey, we discuss: her perfectionism and people-pleasing she did in her childhood, the suicide of a family friend when she was a teenager and the impact that had on her career, her mental health struggles whilst working out in Australia and the suicidality that accompanied it. We finish by discussing motherhood, Covid-19. the importance of community and in Rose’s words, ‘finding your tribe’.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Speak Their Name here: https://speaktheirname.org/You can find out more about Start The Conversation here: https://www.starttheconversation.uk/You can follow Rose on social media below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roserowkins/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked back in for the third time with UK artist AMiR.AMiR first came on the podcast before the Behind The Mic series started, in JCIP #19. We discussed his debut album, 'All or Nothing' he released in 2019, his refusal to be pigeon-holed or stereotyped and fatherhood. In Part 2, we discussed the impact that Covid-19 had on his career both financially and mentally as he was unable to do any live shows and had to build the momentum he had generated back up...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked back in for the third time with UK artist AMiR.AMiR first came on the podcast before the Behind The Mic series started, in JCIP #19. We discussed his debut album, &apos;All or Nothing&apos; he released in 2019, his refusal to be pigeon-holed or stereotyped and fatherhood. In Part 2, we discussed the impact that Covid-19 had on his career both financially and mentally as he was unable to do any live shows and had to build the momentum he had generated back up, as we came out of lockdown.We also discussed his move to take up boxing coaching to make ends meet and why the lockdown made him confront the mental health issues he hadn&apos;t addressed previously.Since then, AMiR has chucked himself into gigging in a variety of different ways, including his own solo work but also performing at weddings in covers bands, doing session drumming for various bands and guitar work too. He has also started producing his own music to improve his skillset and reduce his costs and his upcoming new music he has produced entirely himself. In this episode we discuss his upcoming new EP, a fatherhood update, the relationship men have with money and how his son has caused him to be a lot kinder to himself.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to AMiR on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3sz3zBDij…300a69024c2e493cYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/amirofficialUKFollow AMiR on social media below:Twitter: twitter.com/amirofficialukInstagram: www.instagram.com/amirofficialuk/?hl=enYou can listen to Part 1 and Part 2 of AMiR&apos;s journey below:Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-19-amir?in=venthelpuk/sets/behind-the-micPart 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-mic-amir-part-2Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked back in for the third time with UK artist AMiR.AMiR first came on the podcast before the Behind The Mic series started, in JCIP #19. We discussed his debut album, &apos;All or Nothing&apos; he released in 2019, his refusal to be pigeon-holed or stereotyped and fatherhood. In Part 2, we discussed the impact that Covid-19 had on his career both financially and mentally as he was unable to do any live shows and had to build the momentum he had generated back up, as we came out of lockdown.We also discussed his move to take up boxing coaching to make ends meet and why the lockdown made him confront the mental health issues he hadn&apos;t addressed previously.Since then, AMiR has chucked himself into gigging in a variety of different ways, including his own solo work but also performing at weddings in covers bands, doing session drumming for various bands and guitar work too. He has also started producing his own music to improve his skillset and reduce his costs and his upcoming new music he has produced entirely himself. In this episode we discuss his upcoming new EP, a fatherhood update, the relationship men have with money and how his son has caused him to be a lot kinder to himself.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to AMiR on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3sz3zBDij…300a69024c2e493cYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/amirofficialUKFollow AMiR on social media below:Twitter: twitter.com/amirofficialukInstagram: www.instagram.com/amirofficialuk/?hl=enYou can listen to Part 1 and Part 2 of AMiR&apos;s journey below:Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-19-amir?in=venthelpuk/sets/behind-the-micPart 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-mic-amir-part-2Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 271 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Aaron Pearson.Aaron is the husband of previous guest and Co-Founder of Menstrual Health Project, Gabriella Pearson.Aaron works as an estate planner and as a car salesman and has been with Gabriella for 10 years. Aaron’s mental health journey started when he was between seven to 11 or 12-years-old when he was sexually abused and the majority of his mental health difficulties he’s experienced in life stem from this moment. Aaron ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 271 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Aaron Pearson.Aaron is the husband of previous guest and Co-Founder of Menstrual Health Project, Gabriella Pearson.Aaron works as an estate planner and as a car salesman and has been with Gabriella for 10 years. Aaron’s mental health journey started when he was between seven to 11 or 12-years-old when he was sexually abused and the majority of his mental health difficulties he’s experienced in life stem from this moment. Aaron then struggled with alcoholism and drugs from a teenager and also had severe issues with anger, likely stemming from the abuse as well. In Boxing Day 2014, he went away with Gabriella to Brighton to celebrate the day and had his drink spiked by a group of men who offered to buy him a drink. The drink was spiked with a mixture of Rohypnol, ecstasy and rat poison. He had no memory of the night after that moment. When they went back to his hotel, he smashed the room up, high and poisoned. The police were called and he ended up fighting them in his poisoned state and was subsequently arrested and taken to the local police station.Once he was at the police station, he had a seizure and woke up in hospital 12 hours later. He later discovered what he had been spiked with, what had happened and even more alarmingly, he had actually died for four minutes, before being brought back. He woke up in a full body brace, couldn’t move his entire body and this was the first time he wasn’t in full control of his body or actions. Aaron says this is the moment when his mental health started spiralling.He started speaking to a counsellor and began exploring his anger management issues and his addiction. However, he didn’t find counselling helpful and after seeing several therapists, decided to deal with his issues on his own. The alcohol addiction took him to breaking point where it was affecting his friendships, his relationship and people began to avoid social situations with him, because of his unpredictability.He decided to give up drinking for 10 months but then decided he could cope with an occasional drink. As you’d expect, the addiction got even worse. Around the time of the Covid-19 lockdown, he started working from home and had no separation from work and home and became drinking heavily again as well as overeating.Thankfully, he’s now over 450 days sober at time of recording, he hasn’t touched a drug in over two years. He also hasn’t smoked a cigarette in a year and a half. He credits the gym, changing careers and the support of his wife Gabriella as key to his recovery. Since childhood, he has now been diagnosed with a Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) and has self-diagnosed himself with ADHD, after struggling to get assessed through the NHS. Aaron also suspects he has OCD, which we explore. In this episode we chart his journey of trauma, diagnoses and recovery from start to finish and how we better listen to men like Aaron as a society. As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains discussions about sexual abuse, suicide and self-harm which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 271 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Aaron Pearson.Aaron is the husband of previous guest and Co-Founder of Menstrual Health Project, Gabriella Pearson.Aaron works as an estate planner and as a car salesman and has been with Gabriella for 10 years. Aaron’s mental health journey started when he was between seven to 11 or 12-years-old when he was sexually abused and the majority of his mental health difficulties he’s experienced in life stem from this moment. Aaron then struggled with alcoholism and drugs from a teenager and also had severe issues with anger, likely stemming from the abuse as well. In Boxing Day 2014, he went away with Gabriella to Brighton to celebrate the day and had his drink spiked by a group of men who offered to buy him a drink. The drink was spiked with a mixture of Rohypnol, ecstasy and rat poison. He had no memory of the night after that moment. When they went back to his hotel, he smashed the room up, high and poisoned. The police were called and he ended up fighting them in his poisoned state and was subsequently arrested and taken to the local police station.Once he was at the police station, he had a seizure and woke up in hospital 12 hours later. He later discovered what he had been spiked with, what had happened and even more alarmingly, he had actually died for four minutes, before being brought back. He woke up in a full body brace, couldn’t move his entire body and this was the first time he wasn’t in full control of his body or actions. Aaron says this is the moment when his mental health started spiralling.He started speaking to a counsellor and began exploring his anger management issues and his addiction. However, he didn’t find counselling helpful and after seeing several therapists, decided to deal with his issues on his own. The alcohol addiction took him to breaking point where it was affecting his friendships, his relationship and people began to avoid social situations with him, because of his unpredictability.He decided to give up drinking for 10 months but then decided he could cope with an occasional drink. As you’d expect, the addiction got even worse. Around the time of the Covid-19 lockdown, he started working from home and had no separation from work and home and became drinking heavily again as well as overeating.Thankfully, he’s now over 450 days sober at time of recording, he hasn’t touched a drug in over two years. He also hasn’t smoked a cigarette in a year and a half. He credits the gym, changing careers and the support of his wife Gabriella as key to his recovery. Since childhood, he has now been diagnosed with a Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) and has self-diagnosed himself with ADHD, after struggling to get assessed through the NHS. Aaron also suspects he has OCD, which we explore. In this episode we chart his journey of trauma, diagnoses and recovery from start to finish and how we better listen to men like Aaron as a society. As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains discussions about sexual abuse, suicide and self-harm which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #270 - Robert Grattan</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 270 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Robert Grattan.Robert works as a Clinical Physiologist and our Founder Freddie met Rob through playing football locally in north-east London as teenagers.In this episode we discuss his exposure to suicide as a teenager when family friends of Rob took their own lives. We then talk about a relationship break-up Rob went through recently from a five-year relationship and the impact that had on his mental health, his identity and h...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 270 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Robert Grattan.Robert works as a Clinical Physiologist and our Founder Freddie met Rob through playing football locally in north-east London as teenagers.In this episode we discuss his exposure to suicide as a teenager when family friends of Rob took their own lives. We then talk about a relationship break-up Rob went through recently from a five-year relationship and the impact that had on his mental health, his identity and how he’s had to rebuild it in the months since. We also talk about the role he’s played for his friends in their lives as someone they can come to when disclosing their own mental health struggles and having that level of emotional intelligence as a man.We finish by discussing his memories at Aldersbrook FC (where Rob and Freddie met), the power of football in providing an avenue for male bonding at a grass-roots level, friendship and how these teams can get better at allowing men to disclose issues greater than surface-level ones.As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 270 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Robert Grattan.Robert works as a Clinical Physiologist and our Founder Freddie met Rob through playing football locally in north-east London as teenagers.In this episode we discuss his exposure to suicide as a teenager when family friends of Rob took their own lives. We then talk about a relationship break-up Rob went through recently from a five-year relationship and the impact that had on his mental health, his identity and how he’s had to rebuild it in the months since. We also talk about the role he’s played for his friends in their lives as someone they can come to when disclosing their own mental health struggles and having that level of emotional intelligence as a man.We finish by discussing his memories at Aldersbrook FC (where Rob and Freddie met), the power of football in providing an avenue for male bonding at a grass-roots level, friendship and how these teams can get better at allowing men to disclose issues greater than surface-level ones.As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #269 - Antoine Brimbal - Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #269 - Antoine Brimbal - Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 269 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Antoine Brimbal. Antoine Brimbal is the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of The Modern Insurgent, a grass-roots independent media organisation which specialises solely on insurgencies, rebellions and political movements from around the globe.We first checked in with Antoine in JCIP #164 when he was still a puppy at 18 years old but still the owner of his own journalism organisation. We discussed the origins of the platform, a t...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 269 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Antoine Brimbal. Antoine Brimbal is the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of The Modern Insurgent, a grass-roots independent media organisation which specialises solely on insurgencies, rebellions and political movements from around the globe.We first checked in with Antoine in JCIP #164 when he was still a puppy at 18 years old but still the owner of his own journalism organisation. We discussed the origins of the platform, a terrorist attack he witnessed outside his window which he filmed and was interviewed by media outlets about and his French-Serbian upbringing and how its shaped him.He is now 20 years old and has taken TMI to new heights, with their own podcast, documentaries from the frontline of some very dangerous conflicts and has interviewed some very dangerous men. In this episode we discuss that continued growth and a deep dive into a few of those documentaries. This includes one which covered the 12th July protests in Northern Ireland in 2023 and the ‘Orange Order’, embedding with a volunteer unit in the Yekîneyên Parastina Gel or YPG, a Kurdish militia based in Syria who have been a bulwark against ISIS or Daesh.We also discussed some recently published films including one covering a desert blues festival in Morocco and embedding with an autonomous people’s army in Mexico called the Zappatistas who took on the cartels and the Mexican government and won!Antoine has also produced some films for another news organisation called Atlas News, including one in Transnistria, a separatist region in Moldova.In addition, Antoine and his crew were the first international journalists to interview a representative of Hezbollah, the heavily armed and powerful militia group currently in conflict with Israel off the back of the October 7th invasion and massacre by Hamas. For Antoine’s continued mental health journey, we dive into the personal impact of the filming with Hezbollah, interviewing very dangerous men and a couple of life-and-death situations he put himself in.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can watch &apos;Burning Cedars: Lebanon&apos;s Perpetual Crisis&apos;, which contained the interview with the Hezbollah commander here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kHPPdryb9gYou can watch &apos;Desert Blues: Saharan Songs of Resistance&apos; here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZraT3AYbmQ&amp;pp=ygUYZGVzZXJ0IGJsdWVzIGRvY3VtZW50YXJ5Find out more about The Modern Insurgent here: www.moderninsurgent.org/You can follow The Modern Insurgent on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/moderninsurgent/YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJo0ImLC7qCY6pfr1IpTqQYou can listen to Part 1 of Antoine&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-164-antoine-brimbalSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 269 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Antoine Brimbal. Antoine Brimbal is the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of The Modern Insurgent, a grass-roots independent media organisation which specialises solely on insurgencies, rebellions and political movements from around the globe.We first checked in with Antoine in JCIP #164 when he was still a puppy at 18 years old but still the owner of his own journalism organisation. We discussed the origins of the platform, a terrorist attack he witnessed outside his window which he filmed and was interviewed by media outlets about and his French-Serbian upbringing and how its shaped him.He is now 20 years old and has taken TMI to new heights, with their own podcast, documentaries from the frontline of some very dangerous conflicts and has interviewed some very dangerous men. In this episode we discuss that continued growth and a deep dive into a few of those documentaries. This includes one which covered the 12th July protests in Northern Ireland in 2023 and the ‘Orange Order’, embedding with a volunteer unit in the Yekîneyên Parastina Gel or YPG, a Kurdish militia based in Syria who have been a bulwark against ISIS or Daesh.We also discussed some recently published films including one covering a desert blues festival in Morocco and embedding with an autonomous people’s army in Mexico called the Zappatistas who took on the cartels and the Mexican government and won!Antoine has also produced some films for another news organisation called Atlas News, including one in Transnistria, a separatist region in Moldova.In addition, Antoine and his crew were the first international journalists to interview a representative of Hezbollah, the heavily armed and powerful militia group currently in conflict with Israel off the back of the October 7th invasion and massacre by Hamas. For Antoine’s continued mental health journey, we dive into the personal impact of the filming with Hezbollah, interviewing very dangerous men and a couple of life-and-death situations he put himself in.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can watch &apos;Burning Cedars: Lebanon&apos;s Perpetual Crisis&apos;, which contained the interview with the Hezbollah commander here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kHPPdryb9gYou can watch &apos;Desert Blues: Saharan Songs of Resistance&apos; here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZraT3AYbmQ&amp;pp=ygUYZGVzZXJ0IGJsdWVzIGRvY3VtZW50YXJ5Find out more about The Modern Insurgent here: www.moderninsurgent.org/You can follow The Modern Insurgent on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/moderninsurgent/YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJo0ImLC7qCY6pfr1IpTqQYou can listen to Part 1 of Antoine&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-164-antoine-brimbalSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #268 - Jamie Dennis</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 278 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jamie Dennis.Jamie is the CEO and Founder of Mandem Meetup (MM), a grassroots charity which promotes, corrects and improves the conversation around men’s mental health and wellbeing.They provide an open, inclusive community for all men, integrating a range of social, holistic and more ‘traditional’ forms of clinical support. This includes psycho-social interventions and recreational activities, practical advice and guidance, as...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 278 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jamie Dennis.Jamie is the CEO and Founder of Mandem Meetup (MM), a grassroots charity which promotes, corrects and improves the conversation around men’s mental health and wellbeing.They provide an open, inclusive community for all men, integrating a range of social, holistic and more ‘traditional’ forms of clinical support. This includes psycho-social interventions and recreational activities, practical advice and guidance, as well as talking therapy and more.All of their interventions are free in the goal of ensuring there&apos;s one less barrier to access for any men who feel they want to be a part of their community.At their heart are ordinary people. They offer a relaxed, comfortable, and judgement-free space built to empower men to be themselves. Their message to all men is: come as you are, you’re welcome here.The charity began in 2019 after Jamie found himself in a toxic relationship. He was also working in a sales job he hated but excelled at and he realised he needed to find a new purpose and direction. He found the strength to leave that job and end the relationship, went travelling for a year and a half and ended up in another job back in Manchester, where he was born and raised. One day, his mental health difficulties he had been bottling up came exploding to the surface, and he put his trust in a male work colleague and disclosed what he had been going through.This included scars from growing up in an abusive household where his step-father domestically abused his mother and physically abused him and his three siblings. From that positive moment of disclosure and having seen the power and responsibility his colleague took to make him feel safe and trusted, Jamie wanted to be that man for other men in Manchester. He held the first ‘Talking Circle’, which is a now-staple of Mandem Meetup at his house on 28th December 2019 and the rest, as they say, is history.Since then, MM delivers workshops on nutrition, men’s emotional literacy, photography, poetry as well as coping mechanisms for daily mental health. They also deliver calisthenic sessions, football and have collaborated with Pure Gym to deliver sessions in their gyms.They have secured a permanent space for their Talking Circle at Transcend Studios and are now in 5 locations in Manchester alone as well as Wolverhampton, giving opportunities for people to learn new skills across the board.In this episode we discuss: Jamie’s upbringing, growing up around domestic violence and how it impacted his own struggle to emotionally regulate, social class and how we help working-class lads like Jamie who are lost in the system, many of which are voiceless in society. We then discuss how a turning point came when a judge gave him a second chance at life after his behaviour in his youth led to an arrest and court case. We then discuss all the incredible work that MM do, helping homeless men and those in the prison system and the role they play in the men’s mental health space.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Mandem Meetup here: https://www.mandemmeetup.org/You can follow Mandem Meetup on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandemmeetup/?hl=en-gbTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mandemmeetupX: https://x.com/MandemMeetup?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains brief discussions of sexual abuse, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 278 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jamie Dennis.Jamie is the CEO and Founder of Mandem Meetup (MM), a grassroots charity which promotes, corrects and improves the conversation around men’s mental health and wellbeing.They provide an open, inclusive community for all men, integrating a range of social, holistic and more ‘traditional’ forms of clinical support. This includes psycho-social interventions and recreational activities, practical advice and guidance, as well as talking therapy and more.All of their interventions are free in the goal of ensuring there&apos;s one less barrier to access for any men who feel they want to be a part of their community.At their heart are ordinary people. They offer a relaxed, comfortable, and judgement-free space built to empower men to be themselves. Their message to all men is: come as you are, you’re welcome here.The charity began in 2019 after Jamie found himself in a toxic relationship. He was also working in a sales job he hated but excelled at and he realised he needed to find a new purpose and direction. He found the strength to leave that job and end the relationship, went travelling for a year and a half and ended up in another job back in Manchester, where he was born and raised. One day, his mental health difficulties he had been bottling up came exploding to the surface, and he put his trust in a male work colleague and disclosed what he had been going through.This included scars from growing up in an abusive household where his step-father domestically abused his mother and physically abused him and his three siblings. From that positive moment of disclosure and having seen the power and responsibility his colleague took to make him feel safe and trusted, Jamie wanted to be that man for other men in Manchester. He held the first ‘Talking Circle’, which is a now-staple of Mandem Meetup at his house on 28th December 2019 and the rest, as they say, is history.Since then, MM delivers workshops on nutrition, men’s emotional literacy, photography, poetry as well as coping mechanisms for daily mental health. They also deliver calisthenic sessions, football and have collaborated with Pure Gym to deliver sessions in their gyms.They have secured a permanent space for their Talking Circle at Transcend Studios and are now in 5 locations in Manchester alone as well as Wolverhampton, giving opportunities for people to learn new skills across the board.In this episode we discuss: Jamie’s upbringing, growing up around domestic violence and how it impacted his own struggle to emotionally regulate, social class and how we help working-class lads like Jamie who are lost in the system, many of which are voiceless in society. We then discuss how a turning point came when a judge gave him a second chance at life after his behaviour in his youth led to an arrest and court case. We then discuss all the incredible work that MM do, helping homeless men and those in the prison system and the role they play in the men’s mental health space.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Mandem Meetup here: https://www.mandemmeetup.org/You can follow Mandem Meetup on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandemmeetup/?hl=en-gbTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mandemmeetupX: https://x.com/MandemMeetup?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains brief discussions of sexual abuse, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #267 - Robert Parks - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 267 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Robert Parks.Robert is a Head Chef and someone our Founder Freddie has known since they were school-mates one year apart at Ilford County High School, where Freddie attended for sixth-form college. They then went to the same university at Sussex and have remained friends ever since. Rob broke into the culinary industry in the most unconventional way possible, by appearing on the 2015 edition of BBC’s Masterchef and making ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 267 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Robert Parks.Robert is a Head Chef and someone our Founder Freddie has known since they were school-mates one year apart at Ilford County High School, where Freddie attended for sixth-form college. They then went to the same university at Sussex and have remained friends ever since. Rob broke into the culinary industry in the most unconventional way possible, by appearing on the 2015 edition of BBC’s Masterchef and making it to the semi-finals. From there, he became Head Chef at his fellow contestant Tony Rodd’s restaurant Copper &amp; Ink, which he set up and ran alongside his wife Becky. He worked there until 2023 when he left the job to move into private hospitality and nine months later, sadly the restaurant was forced to close its doors and serve food to its customers for the final time. In this episode we chart his culinary journey at Copper &amp; Ink, his professional and personal relationship with Tony, the impact of Covid-19 on the restaurant and the industry, why he decided to leave, work-life balance and identity as a chef when you leave a job like that. For Rob’s continued mental health journey, we discuss: the personal impact of Covid-19 on his mental health, why it had one small benefit of allowing him more time to spend with his brother whom he lived with, the reality of mental illness and how he saw this manifest in some of the staff he managed at Copper &amp; Ink and the benefits he’s had in moving to a 9-5 job in the industry.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Part 1 of Rob&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-20-robert-parksSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 267 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Robert Parks.Robert is a Head Chef and someone our Founder Freddie has known since they were school-mates one year apart at Ilford County High School, where Freddie attended for sixth-form college. They then went to the same university at Sussex and have remained friends ever since. Rob broke into the culinary industry in the most unconventional way possible, by appearing on the 2015 edition of BBC’s Masterchef and making it to the semi-finals. From there, he became Head Chef at his fellow contestant Tony Rodd’s restaurant Copper &amp; Ink, which he set up and ran alongside his wife Becky. He worked there until 2023 when he left the job to move into private hospitality and nine months later, sadly the restaurant was forced to close its doors and serve food to its customers for the final time. In this episode we chart his culinary journey at Copper &amp; Ink, his professional and personal relationship with Tony, the impact of Covid-19 on the restaurant and the industry, why he decided to leave, work-life balance and identity as a chef when you leave a job like that. For Rob’s continued mental health journey, we discuss: the personal impact of Covid-19 on his mental health, why it had one small benefit of allowing him more time to spend with his brother whom he lived with, the reality of mental illness and how he saw this manifest in some of the staff he managed at Copper &amp; Ink and the benefits he’s had in moving to a 9-5 job in the industry.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Part 1 of Rob&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-20-robert-parksSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - Beach For Tiger - Part 3</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked back in with Pete Anderson, frontman of Beach For Tiger.Pete also plays guitar and bass for several other artists, including friends of Vent Rayowa, Isla Rico and DROZ!We first checked in with Pete in 2022 and since then we have also checked in with his brother Mick, who plays in the band.Since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, Pete has worked hard to get BFT out gigging again and gain momentum in a completely new music landscape. He also successf...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked back in with Pete Anderson, frontman of Beach For Tiger.Pete also plays guitar and bass for several other artists, including friends of Vent Rayowa, Isla Rico and DROZ!We first checked in with Pete in 2022 and since then we have also checked in with his brother Mick, who plays in the band.Since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, Pete has worked hard to get BFT out gigging again and gain momentum in a completely new music landscape. He also successfully auditioned as a guitarist for an artist called Skin Shape who was about to embark on a US tour at time of recording and could be a big turning point in Pete’s career. In this episode we have an update on BFT, playing in Isla Rico’s JCIL show way back in 2022, the new music landscape post-Covid and that potential ‘big break’ with Skin Shape. We also discuss the updates around Rayowa and their decision to be fronted by guitarist Reece Baker going forward, with Pete no longer playing in the band, the importance of staying grounded as an artist on the circuit and his own mental health challenges in coming out of Covid-19 and finding his feet again.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Beach For Tiger on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1QVfnmiJu…d0HQ&amp;dl_branch=1You can follow Beach For Tiger on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/beachfortiger/?hl=enTwitter: twitter.com/BeachForTigerYou can follow Pete on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/peterandersonbft/?hl=enSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked back in with Pete Anderson, frontman of Beach For Tiger.Pete also plays guitar and bass for several other artists, including friends of Vent Rayowa, Isla Rico and DROZ!We first checked in with Pete in 2022 and since then we have also checked in with his brother Mick, who plays in the band.Since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, Pete has worked hard to get BFT out gigging again and gain momentum in a completely new music landscape. He also successfully auditioned as a guitarist for an artist called Skin Shape who was about to embark on a US tour at time of recording and could be a big turning point in Pete’s career. In this episode we have an update on BFT, playing in Isla Rico’s JCIL show way back in 2022, the new music landscape post-Covid and that potential ‘big break’ with Skin Shape. We also discuss the updates around Rayowa and their decision to be fronted by guitarist Reece Baker going forward, with Pete no longer playing in the band, the importance of staying grounded as an artist on the circuit and his own mental health challenges in coming out of Covid-19 and finding his feet again.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Beach For Tiger on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1QVfnmiJu…d0HQ&amp;dl_branch=1You can follow Beach For Tiger on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/beachfortiger/?hl=enTwitter: twitter.com/BeachForTigerYou can follow Pete on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/peterandersonbft/?hl=enSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #266 - Danny Bowman &amp; George Mycock</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #266 - Danny Bowman &amp; George Mycock</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 266 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with two of our favourite guests, Danny Bowman and George Mycock.Danny and George both work in the mental health space around eating disorders, specifically Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). Danny has come on twice, in JCIP #70 and JCIP #209 respectively. He is currently in the final stages of completing a PHD at the University of Liverpool. He also previously stood as the Conservative Parliamentary candidate for Liverpool Garsto...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 266 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with two of our favourite guests, Danny Bowman and George Mycock.Danny and George both work in the mental health space around eating disorders, specifically Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). Danny has come on twice, in JCIP #70 and JCIP #209 respectively. He is currently in the final stages of completing a PHD at the University of Liverpool. He also previously stood as the Conservative Parliamentary candidate for Liverpool Garston in the 2024 General Election, is the Head of Communications at The Conservative Mental Health Group and a Fellow at The Royal Society of Arts.George is the Founder of MyoMinds, a platform which aims to bring awareness of a form of BDD called Muscle Dysmorphia (MD), demystify mental health for exercisers and athletes and to create an understanding future for the exercising community. He is also currently studying for a PHD at the University of Worcester, study muscularity oriented psychosocial issues in men.We wanted to get them both back on to have a different type of episode and one which we hope can be a blueprint for how to address an ED, treat it and recover from it. We also sprinkle in some ideas about how we can improve the conversation and the system to support those living with EDs.We will navigate this episode through three stages of an eating disorder: what it is and what it looks like, the treatment path and the recovery stage. There are not enough positive recovery stories out there and Danny and George are shining lights in how one can navigate these stages and help others at the end of it.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about MyoMinds here: myominds.com/You can follow MyoMinds on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/myo_minds/?hl=enTwitter: twitter.com/MyoMindsYou can follow Danny on social media below:Twitter: twitter.com/DannyBowman10You can listen to Danny and George&apos;s previous episodes below:JCIP #228 - George Mycock: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-228-george-mycockJCIP #70 - Danny Bowman: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-70-danny-bowmanJCIP #209 - Danny Bowman - Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-209-danny-bowman-part-2Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 266 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with two of our favourite guests, Danny Bowman and George Mycock.Danny and George both work in the mental health space around eating disorders, specifically Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). Danny has come on twice, in JCIP #70 and JCIP #209 respectively. He is currently in the final stages of completing a PHD at the University of Liverpool. He also previously stood as the Conservative Parliamentary candidate for Liverpool Garston in the 2024 General Election, is the Head of Communications at The Conservative Mental Health Group and a Fellow at The Royal Society of Arts.George is the Founder of MyoMinds, a platform which aims to bring awareness of a form of BDD called Muscle Dysmorphia (MD), demystify mental health for exercisers and athletes and to create an understanding future for the exercising community. He is also currently studying for a PHD at the University of Worcester, study muscularity oriented psychosocial issues in men.We wanted to get them both back on to have a different type of episode and one which we hope can be a blueprint for how to address an ED, treat it and recover from it. We also sprinkle in some ideas about how we can improve the conversation and the system to support those living with EDs.We will navigate this episode through three stages of an eating disorder: what it is and what it looks like, the treatment path and the recovery stage. There are not enough positive recovery stories out there and Danny and George are shining lights in how one can navigate these stages and help others at the end of it.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about MyoMinds here: myominds.com/You can follow MyoMinds on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/myo_minds/?hl=enTwitter: twitter.com/MyoMindsYou can follow Danny on social media below:Twitter: twitter.com/DannyBowman10You can listen to Danny and George&apos;s previous episodes below:JCIP #228 - George Mycock: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-228-george-mycockJCIP #70 - Danny Bowman: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-70-danny-bowmanJCIP #209 - Danny Bowman - Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-209-danny-bowman-part-2Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #265 - Billy McGranaghan</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 265 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Billy McGranaghan.Billy is the Founder and CEO of Dad’s House. Dad’s House is a charity which aims to make sure children remain the priority after divorce, separation or bereavement.There are currently over two million non-residential dads in the UK and over 450,000 raising their children alone. Just in London there are 25,000 dads who are the main carers for their children.Dad’s House support includes supporting all single dad...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 265 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Billy McGranaghan.Billy is the Founder and CEO of Dad’s House. Dad’s House is a charity which aims to make sure children remain the priority after divorce, separation or bereavement.There are currently over two million non-residential dads in the UK and over 450,000 raising their children alone. Just in London there are 25,000 dads who are the main carers for their children.Dad’s House support includes supporting all single dads, of which Billy was one of them. 35 years ago, Billy was working in a nightclub in Chelsea and his wife had just given birth to his son. Billy’s then-wife had been suffering from post-partum depression and after going away for a planned three days abroad, never came back, leaving Billy to look after his baby son on his own.Billy then took temporary and part time work in order to be able to spend time with his son and take him to school. Billy admits himself he had no idea what he was doing and didn’t have any resources to support him back then like Dad’s House that would have helped him.Billy took it upon himself to help other single dads like him and set up Dad’s House in 2008 to do just that. Since its inception, Dad’s House provides a range of vitally important support services including: a family law clinic, a food bank, yoga classes, a support group called ‘Dad’s Table’, a breakfast club and even support payments for white goods.Since its inception, Dad’s House has helped over 10,000 fathers and in 2020, Dad’s House had provided support to 70,000 families alone.In 2024 the Dad’s House Family Law Clinic was awarded Winner of the Pro Bono Initiative of the Year award at the 2024 Bar Pro Bono Awards. In this episode, we discuss fatherhood, the isolation Billy felt at becoming a single dad out of the blue, the journey of Dad’s House and all of the brilliant and lifesaving work they do for single dad’s in London and across the UK. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Dad&apos;s House here: https://www.dadshouse.org.uk/You can follow Dad&apos;s House on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadshouseuk/ X: https://x.com/dadshouseukSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 265 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Billy McGranaghan.Billy is the Founder and CEO of Dad’s House. Dad’s House is a charity which aims to make sure children remain the priority after divorce, separation or bereavement.There are currently over two million non-residential dads in the UK and over 450,000 raising their children alone. Just in London there are 25,000 dads who are the main carers for their children.Dad’s House support includes supporting all single dads, of which Billy was one of them. 35 years ago, Billy was working in a nightclub in Chelsea and his wife had just given birth to his son. Billy’s then-wife had been suffering from post-partum depression and after going away for a planned three days abroad, never came back, leaving Billy to look after his baby son on his own.Billy then took temporary and part time work in order to be able to spend time with his son and take him to school. Billy admits himself he had no idea what he was doing and didn’t have any resources to support him back then like Dad’s House that would have helped him.Billy took it upon himself to help other single dads like him and set up Dad’s House in 2008 to do just that. Since its inception, Dad’s House provides a range of vitally important support services including: a family law clinic, a food bank, yoga classes, a support group called ‘Dad’s Table’, a breakfast club and even support payments for white goods.Since its inception, Dad’s House has helped over 10,000 fathers and in 2020, Dad’s House had provided support to 70,000 families alone.In 2024 the Dad’s House Family Law Clinic was awarded Winner of the Pro Bono Initiative of the Year award at the 2024 Bar Pro Bono Awards. In this episode, we discuss fatherhood, the isolation Billy felt at becoming a single dad out of the blue, the journey of Dad’s House and all of the brilliant and lifesaving work they do for single dad’s in London and across the UK. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Dad&apos;s House here: https://www.dadshouse.org.uk/You can follow Dad&apos;s House on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadshouseuk/ X: https://x.com/dadshouseukSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 264 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with David Leck.David Leck is a communications professional, writer, editor, copywriter and the business owner and Managing Director of David Leck Associates. Our Founder Freddie met David whilst he was working in the BBC Press Office from 2019-2020.David’s career in the BBC started when he was a young man and he worked in various departments before ending up in the HR department. As has been the case throughout BBC history, a restr...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 264 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with David Leck.David Leck is a communications professional, writer, editor, copywriter and the business owner and Managing Director of David Leck Associates. Our Founder Freddie met David whilst he was working in the BBC Press Office from 2019-2020.David’s career in the BBC started when he was a young man and he worked in various departments before ending up in the HR department. As has been the case throughout BBC history, a restructure was then due to take place and his role was going to be impacted by it. His boss told him there was a six-month role going in the BBC Press Office, he applied and got in. He did that role for three years before leaving the Beeb to take up a Head of Marketing role at a theatre in Kent which he did for five years. Getting tired of theatre marketing life, he left there and went to a PR agency but had a terrible experience there and he decided to become self-employed and start his own PR consultancy business.He then got a short-term, part-time contract with the BBC World Service which allowed him to balance his new communications business and a regular paycheque. Still retaining some BBC contacts, he was asked back to do a few shifts in the BBC Press Office and some 20 years later, he was still there helping out, until he finally called it a day in April 2024.In recent years David has started doing some amazing volunteer work for a suicide bereavement charity called Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS). He did this because he lost a close friend called Derek, who tragically took his own life on 6th May 2021.David had known Derek for around 7/8 years but he did not know the extent of Derek&apos;s mental health challenges so his death by suicide was a huge shock for him and provoked many ‘what if’ type questions. In this episode we chart his various and illustrious professional journey, a peek behind the curtains of the BBC Press Office, his love of the art of writing and some of his favourite projects he’s done through David Leck Associates.We then discuss his experience of anxiety and depression, Derek’s life, and death and the devastation of suicide loss on the loved ones of that person. We finish by discussing his mentoring role to many BBC press officers throughout the years, his love of martial arts as a positive tool to help his mental health, and his dog, a miniature Schnauzer called Dylan who has brought so much joy and companionship to his life. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about David Leck Associates here: https://davidleck.com/You can read the article David wrote on Derek&apos;s life and death here: https://viewer.foleon.com/preview/6pk7zh4n51/footnotes-sobsYou can find out more about SOBS here: https://uksobs.com/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 264 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with David Leck.David Leck is a communications professional, writer, editor, copywriter and the business owner and Managing Director of David Leck Associates. Our Founder Freddie met David whilst he was working in the BBC Press Office from 2019-2020.David’s career in the BBC started when he was a young man and he worked in various departments before ending up in the HR department. As has been the case throughout BBC history, a restructure was then due to take place and his role was going to be impacted by it. His boss told him there was a six-month role going in the BBC Press Office, he applied and got in. He did that role for three years before leaving the Beeb to take up a Head of Marketing role at a theatre in Kent which he did for five years. Getting tired of theatre marketing life, he left there and went to a PR agency but had a terrible experience there and he decided to become self-employed and start his own PR consultancy business.He then got a short-term, part-time contract with the BBC World Service which allowed him to balance his new communications business and a regular paycheque. Still retaining some BBC contacts, he was asked back to do a few shifts in the BBC Press Office and some 20 years later, he was still there helping out, until he finally called it a day in April 2024.In recent years David has started doing some amazing volunteer work for a suicide bereavement charity called Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS). He did this because he lost a close friend called Derek, who tragically took his own life on 6th May 2021.David had known Derek for around 7/8 years but he did not know the extent of Derek&apos;s mental health challenges so his death by suicide was a huge shock for him and provoked many ‘what if’ type questions. In this episode we chart his various and illustrious professional journey, a peek behind the curtains of the BBC Press Office, his love of the art of writing and some of his favourite projects he’s done through David Leck Associates.We then discuss his experience of anxiety and depression, Derek’s life, and death and the devastation of suicide loss on the loved ones of that person. We finish by discussing his mentoring role to many BBC press officers throughout the years, his love of martial arts as a positive tool to help his mental health, and his dog, a miniature Schnauzer called Dylan who has brought so much joy and companionship to his life. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about David Leck Associates here: https://davidleck.com/You can read the article David wrote on Derek&apos;s life and death here: https://viewer.foleon.com/preview/6pk7zh4n51/footnotes-sobsYou can find out more about SOBS here: https://uksobs.com/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #263 - Gar Lock - Part 3</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 263 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in for a third time with Irish farmer Gar Lock.Gar first came on the pod in JCIP #196 where we discussed his redemption story from prisoner to farmer and family man, his relationship with his father and family and the work he does to help other men, who are also former prisoners, turn their life around. We checked in again in JCIP #225 to discuss the influence that fitness guru David Goggins has had on Gar's life, how we tackle th...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 263 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in for a third time with Irish farmer Gar Lock.Gar first came on the pod in JCIP #196 where we discussed his redemption story from prisoner to farmer and family man, his relationship with his father and family and the work he does to help other men, who are also former prisoners, turn their life around. We checked in again in JCIP #225 to discuss the influence that fitness guru David Goggins has had on Gar&apos;s life, how we tackle the loneliness epidemic in men and how and where men can find meaning if the traditional route of a family is out of reach.In Part 3, we discuss: the concept of men crying, the importance of regulating and managing your emotions as a man and when is the right time to cry as a man and the wrong time to cry? We also discuss Gar’s approach to his own sons when they have cried in front of him. We then discuss how Gar has approached bullying when it comes to his children in how he’s stopped them becoming bullies and also handling being bullied too, in both his sons and his daughters. Other subjects on the menu include how men should psychologically approach being out earned by their female partner and the concept of ‘monk mode’.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Part 1 and Part 2 of Gar&apos;s journey below: Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-196-gar-lockPart 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-225-gar-lock-part-2Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 263 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in for a third time with Irish farmer Gar Lock.Gar first came on the pod in JCIP #196 where we discussed his redemption story from prisoner to farmer and family man, his relationship with his father and family and the work he does to help other men, who are also former prisoners, turn their life around. We checked in again in JCIP #225 to discuss the influence that fitness guru David Goggins has had on Gar&apos;s life, how we tackle the loneliness epidemic in men and how and where men can find meaning if the traditional route of a family is out of reach.In Part 3, we discuss: the concept of men crying, the importance of regulating and managing your emotions as a man and when is the right time to cry as a man and the wrong time to cry? We also discuss Gar’s approach to his own sons when they have cried in front of him. We then discuss how Gar has approached bullying when it comes to his children in how he’s stopped them becoming bullies and also handling being bullied too, in both his sons and his daughters. Other subjects on the menu include how men should psychologically approach being out earned by their female partner and the concept of ‘monk mode’.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Part 1 and Part 2 of Gar&apos;s journey below: Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-196-gar-lockPart 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-225-gar-lock-part-2Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - Cavalcade - Part 3</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked back in for (maybe) the final time with UK rock band Cavalcade.In JCIP #25 we interviewed interviewed Jack Campbell from the band for the first time. A couple of years later, Jack was joined by bandmate Connor to check in again on Behind The Mic.The band then played JCIL #4 (Take Two) and sold out The Victoria in Dalston, east London. In August 2024, they announced the sad news that the band was coming to an end.Since we last checked in, Jack and ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked back in for (maybe) the final time with UK rock band Cavalcade.In JCIP #25 we interviewed interviewed Jack Campbell from the band for the first time. A couple of years later, Jack was joined by bandmate Connor to check in again on Behind The Mic.The band then played JCIL #4 (Take Two) and sold out The Victoria in Dalston, east London. In August 2024, they announced the sad news that the band was coming to an end.Since we last checked in, Jack and Connor have continued to grow and managed their own mental health better. Jack has tackled the grief of losing his dad suddenly in 2017, dissociation and body dysmorphia. Connor has dealt with periods of depression in his university days, and was exposed to the reality of mental illness and mental health issues through Jack’s experiences.In this episode we discuss: the reasons why they decided to call time on the band and all of the emotions behind it, their favourite moments in Cavalcade and all the other highs and lows, Jack’s continued growth and managing of his body dysmorphia and dissociation.We also discuss Connor’s experience of his body image issues and how he’s managed it and improved his own physical health since we last checked in.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Cavalcade on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/209yZUIl2pYkLRP0D7TdROYouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CPexJYMslunmyFgk4OHigFollow Cavalcade on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/cavalcadeband/Facebook: www.facebook.com/CavalcadeBand/Twitter: twitter.com/Cavalcade__You can listen to Part 1 and Part 2 of Cavalcade&apos;s journey below: JCIP #25 - Cavalcade - Jack Campbell: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-25-cavalcade-jack-campbellBehind The Mic - Cavalcade - Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-mic-cavalcade-part-2Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked back in for (maybe) the final time with UK rock band Cavalcade.In JCIP #25 we interviewed interviewed Jack Campbell from the band for the first time. A couple of years later, Jack was joined by bandmate Connor to check in again on Behind The Mic.The band then played JCIL #4 (Take Two) and sold out The Victoria in Dalston, east London. In August 2024, they announced the sad news that the band was coming to an end.Since we last checked in, Jack and Connor have continued to grow and managed their own mental health better. Jack has tackled the grief of losing his dad suddenly in 2017, dissociation and body dysmorphia. Connor has dealt with periods of depression in his university days, and was exposed to the reality of mental illness and mental health issues through Jack’s experiences.In this episode we discuss: the reasons why they decided to call time on the band and all of the emotions behind it, their favourite moments in Cavalcade and all the other highs and lows, Jack’s continued growth and managing of his body dysmorphia and dissociation.We also discuss Connor’s experience of his body image issues and how he’s managed it and improved his own physical health since we last checked in.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Cavalcade on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/209yZUIl2pYkLRP0D7TdROYouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CPexJYMslunmyFgk4OHigFollow Cavalcade on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/cavalcadeband/Facebook: www.facebook.com/CavalcadeBand/Twitter: twitter.com/Cavalcade__You can listen to Part 1 and Part 2 of Cavalcade&apos;s journey below: JCIP #25 - Cavalcade - Jack Campbell: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-25-cavalcade-jack-campbellBehind The Mic - Cavalcade - Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-mic-cavalcade-part-2Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #262 - Duncan Craig OBE - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 262 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Duncan Craig OBE.Duncan is the Founder and CEO of We Are Survivors (WAS), formerly known as Survivors Manchester.We first checked in with Duncan in JCIP #147 where we charted his journey starting the charity many years ago, being recognised for his work with an Order of The British Empire (OBE), the conversation at that point for male survivors of abuse, Duncan’s own story of survivorship and all of the emotions associated...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 262 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Duncan Craig OBE.Duncan is the Founder and CEO of We Are Survivors (WAS), formerly known as Survivors Manchester.We first checked in with Duncan in JCIP #147 where we charted his journey starting the charity many years ago, being recognised for his work with an Order of The British Empire (OBE), the conversation at that point for male survivors of abuse, Duncan’s own story of survivorship and all of the emotions associated with that alongside his sexuality as a gay man.In Part 2 of Duncan’s journey, we discuss: the state of play today in the conversation around male survivors, why organisations like WAS bridge the gap between the rhetoric of ‘reach out’ vs the reality of what support there is for male survivors when they do reach out and are male survivors still counted as victims of Violence Against Women and Girls?We also discuss his work with the new Labour government and the work WAS do in prisons and the relationship between abuse and the prison pathway.We then move onto the portrayal of stories of male abuse in popular media. We discuss the role that popular shows like Netflix’s Baby Reindeer, as well as Channel 5’s ‘My Wife: My Abuser’ in highlighting these stories, as well as the complexities around public consumption of these very heavy topics.For Duncan’s continued mental health journey, we discuss his growth in understanding of awareness of his own survivorship and a period of depression he went through in 2022 and how he recovered from it.We finish the topic by exploring his feelings around his role as CEO of WAS and the decisions he is contemplating around when is the right time to step down from it, and the danger of staying too long as a Founder of a business.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about We Are Survivors here: www.wearesurvivors.org.uk/.You can follow WAS on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/thisissurvivors/Twitter: x.com/ThisIsSurvivorsYou can follow Duncan on social media below:Twitter: twitter.com/MrMadrigalOBESupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a discussion about sexual abuse, which some listeners may find upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 262 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Duncan Craig OBE.Duncan is the Founder and CEO of We Are Survivors (WAS), formerly known as Survivors Manchester.We first checked in with Duncan in JCIP #147 where we charted his journey starting the charity many years ago, being recognised for his work with an Order of The British Empire (OBE), the conversation at that point for male survivors of abuse, Duncan’s own story of survivorship and all of the emotions associated with that alongside his sexuality as a gay man.In Part 2 of Duncan’s journey, we discuss: the state of play today in the conversation around male survivors, why organisations like WAS bridge the gap between the rhetoric of ‘reach out’ vs the reality of what support there is for male survivors when they do reach out and are male survivors still counted as victims of Violence Against Women and Girls?We also discuss his work with the new Labour government and the work WAS do in prisons and the relationship between abuse and the prison pathway.We then move onto the portrayal of stories of male abuse in popular media. We discuss the role that popular shows like Netflix’s Baby Reindeer, as well as Channel 5’s ‘My Wife: My Abuser’ in highlighting these stories, as well as the complexities around public consumption of these very heavy topics.For Duncan’s continued mental health journey, we discuss his growth in understanding of awareness of his own survivorship and a period of depression he went through in 2022 and how he recovered from it.We finish the topic by exploring his feelings around his role as CEO of WAS and the decisions he is contemplating around when is the right time to step down from it, and the danger of staying too long as a Founder of a business.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about We Are Survivors here: www.wearesurvivors.org.uk/.You can follow WAS on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/thisissurvivors/Twitter: x.com/ThisIsSurvivorsYou can follow Duncan on social media below:Twitter: twitter.com/MrMadrigalOBESupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a discussion about sexual abuse, which some listeners may find upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #261 - Jody Goldsworthy</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 261 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jody Goldsworthy. Jody is the Founder and CEO of Jonathan’s House Ministries, which serves as one of the only male domestic abuse shelters in Wales. Jonathan’s House Ministries firmly believes in all men, and that all men deserve to be healed, restored and eventually fulfilled.Through building safe spaces and educating people on the effects of abuse, they believe they can change things for men who have been domestically abused ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 261 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jody Goldsworthy. Jody is the Founder and CEO of Jonathan’s House Ministries, which serves as one of the only male domestic abuse shelters in Wales. Jonathan’s House Ministries firmly believes in all men, and that all men deserve to be healed, restored and eventually fulfilled.Through building safe spaces and educating people on the effects of abuse, they believe they can change things for men who have been domestically abused across the UK.Jody founded it in 2023 and it became a C.I.C in March 2024. In Wales, Jody says there are approximately 850,000 men who have gone through present or historical domestic abuse.Jody is a survivor of domestic abuse himself and was abused for 10 years by his first wife. This abuse took the form of financial abuse, coercive control, physical abuse, psychological abuse and sexual abuse through being made-to-penetrate or how it should be defined, rape.Unfortunately, Jody’s history of abuse didn’t start there and he was physically and sexually abused by his father in childhood.He was 11 years old when he was first diagnosed with depression and he made three suicide attempts between the ages of 11-16 years old.He also began hearing voices and in 2010 was diagnosed with psychotic tendencies. After the domestic abuse and the breakdown of his marriage, he was put on three different types of medication and was on them for two years.In 2010, he reached breaking point with the domestic abuse and he made several more suicide attempts between 2010-2012. He also claims his wife deliberately left medication out around him when he was in a state of suicidality to tempt him into taking his own life.Thankfully, in 2013 he was able to escape this marriage and from 2013-2019, he began to rebuild his life. He had been banned from going to church by his wife, which she did as a way to isolate from his faith community. He first disclosed to a friend about his domestic abuse and the childhood sexual abuse in 2015, the latter of which was reported to the police by his friend. Thankfully, this story eventually has a positive ending. He has since remarried and has started Jonathan’s House Ministries to channel that trauma into something positive to help men. In this episode, we discuss all of that abuse and the mental health impact it had on him, his story of recovery and the positive work that JHM does for men in Wales and his ambitions for it for the future.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Jonathan&apos;s House Ministries here: https://jonathanshouse.org.uk/You can follow Jonathan&apos;s House Ministries on social media below: Twitter: https://x.com/jhministriesukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhm_uk/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains deep and at times graphic discussions of sexual abuse, domestic abuse and suicide which some listeners may find extremely upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 261 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jody Goldsworthy. Jody is the Founder and CEO of Jonathan’s House Ministries, which serves as one of the only male domestic abuse shelters in Wales. Jonathan’s House Ministries firmly believes in all men, and that all men deserve to be healed, restored and eventually fulfilled.Through building safe spaces and educating people on the effects of abuse, they believe they can change things for men who have been domestically abused across the UK.Jody founded it in 2023 and it became a C.I.C in March 2024. In Wales, Jody says there are approximately 850,000 men who have gone through present or historical domestic abuse.Jody is a survivor of domestic abuse himself and was abused for 10 years by his first wife. This abuse took the form of financial abuse, coercive control, physical abuse, psychological abuse and sexual abuse through being made-to-penetrate or how it should be defined, rape.Unfortunately, Jody’s history of abuse didn’t start there and he was physically and sexually abused by his father in childhood.He was 11 years old when he was first diagnosed with depression and he made three suicide attempts between the ages of 11-16 years old.He also began hearing voices and in 2010 was diagnosed with psychotic tendencies. After the domestic abuse and the breakdown of his marriage, he was put on three different types of medication and was on them for two years.In 2010, he reached breaking point with the domestic abuse and he made several more suicide attempts between 2010-2012. He also claims his wife deliberately left medication out around him when he was in a state of suicidality to tempt him into taking his own life.Thankfully, in 2013 he was able to escape this marriage and from 2013-2019, he began to rebuild his life. He had been banned from going to church by his wife, which she did as a way to isolate from his faith community. He first disclosed to a friend about his domestic abuse and the childhood sexual abuse in 2015, the latter of which was reported to the police by his friend. Thankfully, this story eventually has a positive ending. He has since remarried and has started Jonathan’s House Ministries to channel that trauma into something positive to help men. In this episode, we discuss all of that abuse and the mental health impact it had on him, his story of recovery and the positive work that JHM does for men in Wales and his ambitions for it for the future.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Jonathan&apos;s House Ministries here: https://jonathanshouse.org.uk/You can follow Jonathan&apos;s House Ministries on social media below: Twitter: https://x.com/jhministriesukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhm_uk/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains deep and at times graphic discussions of sexual abuse, domestic abuse and suicide which some listeners may find extremely upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #260 - Amber Haque - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 260 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with journalist, presenter and DJ, Amber Haque.We first checked in with Amber in JCIP #177 to discuss her brilliant and powerful BBC documentary series, 'Hometown: A Killing’, series two, which focused on the murder of teenager Yousef Makki.We also discussed her workplace anxiety and ADHD symptoms she exhibited in childhood and adolescence. Since then, Amber has been a very busy bee. She has just joined as the new co-host of an...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 260 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with journalist, presenter and DJ, Amber Haque.We first checked in with Amber in JCIP #177 to discuss her brilliant and powerful BBC documentary series, &apos;Hometown: A Killing’, series two, which focused on the murder of teenager Yousef Makki.We also discussed her workplace anxiety and ADHD symptoms she exhibited in childhood and adolescence. Since then, Amber has been a very busy bee. She has just joined as the new co-host of an existing true crime podcast on BBC Sounds called &apos;Bad People&apos;. She has also presented another fantastic documentary, this time a one-off programme on Channel 4 about the rise in diet pills in the UK, as part of the channel’s UNTOLD series. Since we last spoke, Amber is working with a life coach to manage her ADHD symptoms and work out positive coping strategies and tools so she can thrive as a journalist alongside it.In this episode we discuss: the state of the journalism industry and how it’s even more precarious and unstable than it was before Covid-19, a deep dive into her film on diet pills through a mental health lens, some of the stories she&apos;s covered on Bad People and the possible psychological reason why women in particular seem to love the true crime genre!For Amber’s continued mental health journey, she got married in 2023 and we discuss the joys of it and the challenges of organising it. We also discuss her continued self-awareness around her ADHD and how she’s trying to manage it better, as well as the stigma she still feels around disclosing it in the workplace.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Bad People and subscribe on BBC Sounds here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p08lj2szYou can watch Amber&apos;s Channel 4 documentary on diet pills here: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/dangerous-diet-drugs-exposed-untoldYou can follow Amber on social media below:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amberhaque_Twitter: twitter.com/AmberSofiaHInstagram: www.instagram.com/p/Co4JCP9gxVn/You can listen to Part 1 of Amber&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-177-amber-haqueSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 260 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with journalist, presenter and DJ, Amber Haque.We first checked in with Amber in JCIP #177 to discuss her brilliant and powerful BBC documentary series, &apos;Hometown: A Killing’, series two, which focused on the murder of teenager Yousef Makki.We also discussed her workplace anxiety and ADHD symptoms she exhibited in childhood and adolescence. Since then, Amber has been a very busy bee. She has just joined as the new co-host of an existing true crime podcast on BBC Sounds called &apos;Bad People&apos;. She has also presented another fantastic documentary, this time a one-off programme on Channel 4 about the rise in diet pills in the UK, as part of the channel’s UNTOLD series. Since we last spoke, Amber is working with a life coach to manage her ADHD symptoms and work out positive coping strategies and tools so she can thrive as a journalist alongside it.In this episode we discuss: the state of the journalism industry and how it’s even more precarious and unstable than it was before Covid-19, a deep dive into her film on diet pills through a mental health lens, some of the stories she&apos;s covered on Bad People and the possible psychological reason why women in particular seem to love the true crime genre!For Amber’s continued mental health journey, she got married in 2023 and we discuss the joys of it and the challenges of organising it. We also discuss her continued self-awareness around her ADHD and how she’s trying to manage it better, as well as the stigma she still feels around disclosing it in the workplace.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Bad People and subscribe on BBC Sounds here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p08lj2szYou can watch Amber&apos;s Channel 4 documentary on diet pills here: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/dangerous-diet-drugs-exposed-untoldYou can follow Amber on social media below:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amberhaque_Twitter: twitter.com/AmberSofiaHInstagram: www.instagram.com/p/Co4JCP9gxVn/You can listen to Part 1 of Amber&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-177-amber-haqueSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #259 - Patricia Faulks - Part 3</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 259 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Patricia Faulks.Patricia Faulks first came on the podcast in JCIP #92 to talk about her blog Just Me &amp; Lilley, where she writes about being involuntarily childlessness, her life, her wonderful dog Lilley and issues affecting predominantly women but also men who are involuntarily childless.She came on again in JCIP #167 to discuss her growing self-awareness of her mental health and well-being and uncomfortable conversat...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 259 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Patricia Faulks.Patricia Faulks first came on the podcast in JCIP #92 to talk about her blog Just Me &amp; Lilley, where she writes about being involuntarily childlessness, her life, her wonderful dog Lilley and issues affecting predominantly women but also men who are involuntarily childless.She came on again in JCIP #167 to discuss her growing self-awareness of her mental health and well-being and uncomfortable conversations around mental health advocacy when it comes to involuntary childlessness.Since we last checked in, Trish has moved house completely on her own and has also grown frustrated with some elements of the conversation around involuntary childlessness. In this episode we discuss the mental health challenges of moving house as a childless woman of a certain age and her frustration at how the ‘childfree’ (a term which we disagree with), have hijacked parts of the conversation around aging without children. We also discuss the anxieties she has living alone at her age without children or a reliable support network, feelings of insecurity and isolation and also fear if she were to have a fall or a health emergency, who would be there to help her? As always, #itsokaytoventYou can read &apos;Just Me &amp; Lilley&apos; here: www.justmeandlilley.co.uk/You can follow Just Me &amp; Lilley on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/justmeandlilley/Twitter: twitter.com/JustMeandLilleyYou can listen to Part 1 and 2 of Trish&apos;s journey below: Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-92-patricia-faulksPart 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-167-patricia-faulks-part-2Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 259 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Patricia Faulks.Patricia Faulks first came on the podcast in JCIP #92 to talk about her blog Just Me &amp; Lilley, where she writes about being involuntarily childlessness, her life, her wonderful dog Lilley and issues affecting predominantly women but also men who are involuntarily childless.She came on again in JCIP #167 to discuss her growing self-awareness of her mental health and well-being and uncomfortable conversations around mental health advocacy when it comes to involuntary childlessness.Since we last checked in, Trish has moved house completely on her own and has also grown frustrated with some elements of the conversation around involuntary childlessness. In this episode we discuss the mental health challenges of moving house as a childless woman of a certain age and her frustration at how the ‘childfree’ (a term which we disagree with), have hijacked parts of the conversation around aging without children. We also discuss the anxieties she has living alone at her age without children or a reliable support network, feelings of insecurity and isolation and also fear if she were to have a fall or a health emergency, who would be there to help her? As always, #itsokaytoventYou can read &apos;Just Me &amp; Lilley&apos; here: www.justmeandlilley.co.uk/You can follow Just Me &amp; Lilley on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/justmeandlilley/Twitter: twitter.com/JustMeandLilleyYou can listen to Part 1 and 2 of Trish&apos;s journey below: Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-92-patricia-faulksPart 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-167-patricia-faulks-part-2Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #258 - Gabriella Pearson</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 258 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Gabriella Pearson.Gabriella is Co-Founder of an organisation called Menstrual Health Project (MHP).Gabriella co-founded MHP with her friend Anna, whom she met through Instagram. Gabriella was based in Brighton, Anna was in North Wales and they came together with the idea to start a community project.They created a toolkit to help women who lived with endometriosis in February 2022 and launched it the following month.They then c...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 258 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Gabriella Pearson.Gabriella is Co-Founder of an organisation called Menstrual Health Project (MHP).Gabriella co-founded MHP with her friend Anna, whom she met through Instagram. Gabriella was based in Brighton, Anna was in North Wales and they came together with the idea to start a community project.They created a toolkit to help women who lived with endometriosis in February 2022 and launched it the following month.They then created another toolkit for women aged 18 or under for their menstrual health in February 2023. Since then, they have set up MHP as a charity and a fully-fledged company in February 2024.Menstrual Health Project’s mission is to provide practical support for those suffering with menstrual health concerns and conditions through educational tools and resources. They are aware of the challenges those suffering with these concerns and conditions face and strive to help people navigate these conditions more confidently, accurately and comfortably, whatever stage in life they are at.Their vision is to create a world where menstrual health is no longer stigmatised, considered a taboo and is normalised in today’s society - leading to people feeling empowered, informed &amp; heard.Gabriella lives with endometriosis, adenomyosis and fibromyalgia herself and in this episode we chart the journey of Menstrual Health Project and all of the important work it does, Gabriella’s own experience with these menstrual health conditions and how it affected her fertility, menstruation, relationships, work and mental health. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Menstrual Health Project here: https://www.menstrualhealthproject.org.uk/You can follow Menstrual Health Project on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menstrualhealthproject/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menstrualhealthprojectTwitter: https://x.com/menstrual_h_pYou can follow Gabriella on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allthingsgabz/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 258 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Gabriella Pearson.Gabriella is Co-Founder of an organisation called Menstrual Health Project (MHP).Gabriella co-founded MHP with her friend Anna, whom she met through Instagram. Gabriella was based in Brighton, Anna was in North Wales and they came together with the idea to start a community project.They created a toolkit to help women who lived with endometriosis in February 2022 and launched it the following month.They then created another toolkit for women aged 18 or under for their menstrual health in February 2023. Since then, they have set up MHP as a charity and a fully-fledged company in February 2024.Menstrual Health Project’s mission is to provide practical support for those suffering with menstrual health concerns and conditions through educational tools and resources. They are aware of the challenges those suffering with these concerns and conditions face and strive to help people navigate these conditions more confidently, accurately and comfortably, whatever stage in life they are at.Their vision is to create a world where menstrual health is no longer stigmatised, considered a taboo and is normalised in today’s society - leading to people feeling empowered, informed &amp; heard.Gabriella lives with endometriosis, adenomyosis and fibromyalgia herself and in this episode we chart the journey of Menstrual Health Project and all of the important work it does, Gabriella’s own experience with these menstrual health conditions and how it affected her fertility, menstruation, relationships, work and mental health. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Menstrual Health Project here: https://www.menstrualhealthproject.org.uk/You can follow Menstrual Health Project on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menstrualhealthproject/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menstrualhealthprojectTwitter: https://x.com/menstrual_h_pYou can follow Gabriella on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allthingsgabz/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #257 - Autism At 30, What Now?</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 257 of The Just Checking In Podcast our Founder Freddie Cocker speaks about getting officially diagnosed with autism. Freddie was first diagnosed by his GP in December 2023 but given the role he holds through Vent in the men's mental health space, he wanted to be 100% certain before declaring it online. He was fortunate enough to be in a position where he could pay for a private assessment and in July 2024, he received confirmation that he met the diagnostic criteria for autism. He...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 257 of The Just Checking In Podcast our Founder Freddie Cocker speaks about getting officially diagnosed with autism. Freddie was first diagnosed by his GP in December 2023 but given the role he holds through Vent in the men&apos;s mental health space, he wanted to be 100% certain before declaring it online. He was fortunate enough to be in a position where he could pay for a private assessment and in July 2024, he received confirmation that he met the diagnostic criteria for autism. He also has many traits associated with ADHD but has not been diagnosed with the condition so he will be seeking a further assessment for it next year. In this episode he discusses: the history of autism itself, the many red flags he has exhibited from childhood to adulthood, being diagnosed and all of the emotions he experienced as a result, why his autism does not define him, his issues with the term &apos;neurodiversity&apos; and what the next chapter of his life will look like alongside this diagnosis.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can read the full article Freddie wrote here: http://vent.org.uk/autism-at-30-what-nowYou can find links to all the resources Freddie discussed in this podcast below:The National Autistic Society: https://www.autism.org.uk/Dr Lucy Foulkes - Coming of Age: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/451093/coming-of-age-by-foulkes-lucy/9781847927293Temple Grandin - The Autistic Brain: https://amzn.eu/d/bwtGhMwBlocked and Reported Podcast - Episode 220: &apos;How Autism Got Hip&apos;: https://www.blockedandreported.org/p/episode-220-how-autism-got-hipSteven Pinker - The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature: https://amzn.eu/d/9A2ABBDUniversity of Cambridge - Cambridge Laboratory for Research into Autism: https://www.clara.psychol.cam.ac.uk/Valerie L. Gaus - Living Well on the Spectrum: How to Use Your Strengths to Meet the Challenges of Asperger Syndrome/High-Functioning Autism: https://amzn.eu/d/iIM4C9hJenara Nerenberg - Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn&apos;t Designed for You: https://amzn.eu/d/3WBcWk8Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 257 of The Just Checking In Podcast our Founder Freddie Cocker speaks about getting officially diagnosed with autism. Freddie was first diagnosed by his GP in December 2023 but given the role he holds through Vent in the men&apos;s mental health space, he wanted to be 100% certain before declaring it online. He was fortunate enough to be in a position where he could pay for a private assessment and in July 2024, he received confirmation that he met the diagnostic criteria for autism. He also has many traits associated with ADHD but has not been diagnosed with the condition so he will be seeking a further assessment for it next year. In this episode he discusses: the history of autism itself, the many red flags he has exhibited from childhood to adulthood, being diagnosed and all of the emotions he experienced as a result, why his autism does not define him, his issues with the term &apos;neurodiversity&apos; and what the next chapter of his life will look like alongside this diagnosis.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can read the full article Freddie wrote here: http://vent.org.uk/autism-at-30-what-nowYou can find links to all the resources Freddie discussed in this podcast below:The National Autistic Society: https://www.autism.org.uk/Dr Lucy Foulkes - Coming of Age: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/451093/coming-of-age-by-foulkes-lucy/9781847927293Temple Grandin - The Autistic Brain: https://amzn.eu/d/bwtGhMwBlocked and Reported Podcast - Episode 220: &apos;How Autism Got Hip&apos;: https://www.blockedandreported.org/p/episode-220-how-autism-got-hipSteven Pinker - The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature: https://amzn.eu/d/9A2ABBDUniversity of Cambridge - Cambridge Laboratory for Research into Autism: https://www.clara.psychol.cam.ac.uk/Valerie L. Gaus - Living Well on the Spectrum: How to Use Your Strengths to Meet the Challenges of Asperger Syndrome/High-Functioning Autism: https://amzn.eu/d/iIM4C9hJenara Nerenberg - Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn&apos;t Designed for You: https://amzn.eu/d/3WBcWk8Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #256 - Scott Johnson</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 256 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Scott Johnson.Scott Johnson is the Founder and CEO of the Proper Blokes Club (PBC) C.I.C, a community organisation which provides walk and talk groups for men across London and hopefully, the country very soon!Scott founded PBC in September 2020 when he was going through the family court system on two occasions from two ex-partners whom he had children with. The former he had one daughter with, the latter his other two daughter...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 256 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Scott Johnson.Scott Johnson is the Founder and CEO of the Proper Blokes Club (PBC) C.I.C, a community organisation which provides walk and talk groups for men across London and hopefully, the country very soon!Scott founded PBC in September 2020 when he was going through the family court system on two occasions from two ex-partners whom he had children with. The former he had one daughter with, the latter his other two daughters. From when he first entered the family court to present day, it has lasted 10 years and he is still navigating it at various points at time of recording. In this episode we discuss: the family court process and the mental health impact it had on him, whether he feels he was the victim of parental alienation, and why dads who have been victims of it face huge stigma and reticence to speak out about it because of fear it will affect their relationship with their ex-partner or even to cause them to lose custody of their children.We also discuss his experience of addiction, specifically alcohol and gambling, which was made worse by the family court system, his journey to sobriety and how PBC was a vehicle for maintaining that. We then discuss the genesis of PBC, the walk and talks they have across London and their expansion plans, the impact the walk and talks have on the 500 lads who have joined these groups and what seeing that impact has done for him.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about the Proper Blokes Club and where your local walk and talk is here: https://theproperblokesclub.co.uk/You can follow the Proper Blokes Club on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_proper_blokes_club_cic/X: https://x.com/BlokesClub?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.proper.blokesSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 256 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Scott Johnson.Scott Johnson is the Founder and CEO of the Proper Blokes Club (PBC) C.I.C, a community organisation which provides walk and talk groups for men across London and hopefully, the country very soon!Scott founded PBC in September 2020 when he was going through the family court system on two occasions from two ex-partners whom he had children with. The former he had one daughter with, the latter his other two daughters. From when he first entered the family court to present day, it has lasted 10 years and he is still navigating it at various points at time of recording. In this episode we discuss: the family court process and the mental health impact it had on him, whether he feels he was the victim of parental alienation, and why dads who have been victims of it face huge stigma and reticence to speak out about it because of fear it will affect their relationship with their ex-partner or even to cause them to lose custody of their children.We also discuss his experience of addiction, specifically alcohol and gambling, which was made worse by the family court system, his journey to sobriety and how PBC was a vehicle for maintaining that. We then discuss the genesis of PBC, the walk and talks they have across London and their expansion plans, the impact the walk and talks have on the 500 lads who have joined these groups and what seeing that impact has done for him.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about the Proper Blokes Club and where your local walk and talk is here: https://theproperblokesclub.co.uk/You can follow the Proper Blokes Club on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_proper_blokes_club_cic/X: https://x.com/BlokesClub?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.proper.blokesSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #255 - Gary Quinn</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 255 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Gary Quinn.Gary Quinn is a professional painter and decorator by trade and the business owner of ‘Quality Brushstrokes’. Gary was sexually abused by his stepfather from the ages of 10-12 years old. Then, when he was 17, his mother entered another relationship with a man who domestically abused her and one night, he murdered her whilst Gary and his siblings were in the house. The man who murdered her then took his own life the d...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 255 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Gary Quinn.Gary Quinn is a professional painter and decorator by trade and the business owner of ‘Quality Brushstrokes’. Gary was sexually abused by his stepfather from the ages of 10-12 years old. Then, when he was 17, his mother entered another relationship with a man who domestically abused her and one night, he murdered her whilst Gary and his siblings were in the house. The man who murdered her then took his own life the day after.We then fast forward a few years and Gary has entered a relationship and his partner becomes pregnant. The child is born in 2005 and Gary and his then-partner end the relationship. Fast forward four years later and the daughter he believes is his and has put his time, love and investment into turns out to not be his, and the father is his best friend at the time. Both his then-friend and ex-partner knew the child was not Gary’s when she was born. Heartbroken, Gary had to not only deal with that trauma but also navigate how to distance himself from the child he had previously thought was his daughter, not just to protect her but to protect himself as well. In this episode we discuss: all of that trauma and the mental health difficulties they gave him, how he has recovered and not let those experiences define him, the support and love his current partner has given him, qualifying as a professional counsellor and the pride in his work as a painter and decorator, which he has done for the past nine years. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Quality Brushstrokes on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quality_brushstrokes/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 255 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Gary Quinn.Gary Quinn is a professional painter and decorator by trade and the business owner of ‘Quality Brushstrokes’. Gary was sexually abused by his stepfather from the ages of 10-12 years old. Then, when he was 17, his mother entered another relationship with a man who domestically abused her and one night, he murdered her whilst Gary and his siblings were in the house. The man who murdered her then took his own life the day after.We then fast forward a few years and Gary has entered a relationship and his partner becomes pregnant. The child is born in 2005 and Gary and his then-partner end the relationship. Fast forward four years later and the daughter he believes is his and has put his time, love and investment into turns out to not be his, and the father is his best friend at the time. Both his then-friend and ex-partner knew the child was not Gary’s when she was born. Heartbroken, Gary had to not only deal with that trauma but also navigate how to distance himself from the child he had previously thought was his daughter, not just to protect her but to protect himself as well. In this episode we discuss: all of that trauma and the mental health difficulties they gave him, how he has recovered and not let those experiences define him, the support and love his current partner has given him, qualifying as a professional counsellor and the pride in his work as a painter and decorator, which he has done for the past nine years. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Quality Brushstrokes on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quality_brushstrokes/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #254 - Tom Bradley</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #254 - Tom Bradley</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 254 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Tom Bradley.Tom is a photojournalist, artist and the Founder of the project ‘Leprosy Eliminated?’. In this project, he has taken pictures of people living with leprosy across the globe for the last 15 years. It includes people in 12 countries including Togo, Nigeria, Brazil, Bangladesh andIndia.Until 2022, a country was declared eliminated of leprosy if fewer than 1 in 10,000 people have it - yet in somewhere like India, where ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 254 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Tom Bradley.Tom is a photojournalist, artist and the Founder of the project ‘Leprosy Eliminated?’. In this project, he has taken pictures of people living with leprosy across the globe for the last 15 years. It includes people in 12 countries including Togo, Nigeria, Brazil, Bangladesh andIndia.Until 2022, a country was declared eliminated of leprosy if fewer than 1 in 10,000 people have it - yet in somewhere like India, where the government declared leprosy in 2005, it means that there are more than 100,000 new cases of leprosy per year.There are still countries in the world where leprosy detection is barely being done, or where figures are unknown, even &apos;fiddled&apos; because governments are eager to reach this status ofhaving leprosy eliminated. There are also areas where war has crippled leprosy programmes and it&apos;s not seen as a priority in the rebuilding of a nation.In this episode we discuss: how and why Tom got into photography and photojournalism, hisdesire to cover the issue of leprosy and a history of the condition (including biblical history), why society has moved away from terms like ‘leper’ and the resilience and character Tomneeded to persist with photojournalism in times of financial hardship during his early years.For Tom’s mental health journey, we discuss his privileged upbringing but also faced bullying in school from the ages of 9-10 years old.He then went to secondary school, where he joined the school’s Christian Union and found a place where he could be himself, be accepted and move on from the bullying he went through at primary school.We then talk about his desire to live a nomadic existence through his photojournalism career and where that comes from, personal growth and the importance of ‘stillness’ and having space in his life.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Tom&apos;s work here: https://www.tom-bradley.com/You can follow Tom on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombradleyarchive/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 254 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Tom Bradley.Tom is a photojournalist, artist and the Founder of the project ‘Leprosy Eliminated?’. In this project, he has taken pictures of people living with leprosy across the globe for the last 15 years. It includes people in 12 countries including Togo, Nigeria, Brazil, Bangladesh andIndia.Until 2022, a country was declared eliminated of leprosy if fewer than 1 in 10,000 people have it - yet in somewhere like India, where the government declared leprosy in 2005, it means that there are more than 100,000 new cases of leprosy per year.There are still countries in the world where leprosy detection is barely being done, or where figures are unknown, even &apos;fiddled&apos; because governments are eager to reach this status ofhaving leprosy eliminated. There are also areas where war has crippled leprosy programmes and it&apos;s not seen as a priority in the rebuilding of a nation.In this episode we discuss: how and why Tom got into photography and photojournalism, hisdesire to cover the issue of leprosy and a history of the condition (including biblical history), why society has moved away from terms like ‘leper’ and the resilience and character Tomneeded to persist with photojournalism in times of financial hardship during his early years.For Tom’s mental health journey, we discuss his privileged upbringing but also faced bullying in school from the ages of 9-10 years old.He then went to secondary school, where he joined the school’s Christian Union and found a place where he could be himself, be accepted and move on from the bullying he went through at primary school.We then talk about his desire to live a nomadic existence through his photojournalism career and where that comes from, personal growth and the importance of ‘stillness’ and having space in his life.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Tom&apos;s work here: https://www.tom-bradley.com/You can follow Tom on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombradleyarchive/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #253 - Dr Ashley Frawley</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 253 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Dr Ashley Frawley.Ashley is currently Visiting Researcher in the Centre for Parenting Culture Studies at the University of Kent, as well as Visiting Research Fellow at the MCC Brussels in Belgium.She was also previously Associate Professor of Sociology and Social Policy at Swansea University until 2023.She is the author of Semiotics of Happiness: rhetorical beginnings of a public problem published by Bloomsbury in 2015 and the ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 253 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Dr Ashley Frawley.Ashley is currently Visiting Researcher in the Centre for Parenting Culture Studies at the University of Kent, as well as Visiting Research Fellow at the MCC Brussels in Belgium.She was also previously Associate Professor of Sociology and Social Policy at Swansea University until 2023.She is the author of Semiotics of Happiness: rhetorical beginnings of a public problem published by Bloomsbury in 2015 and the newly released Significant Emotions, published in January 2024.She is also the host of her own podcast, ‘Based AF’, a columnist for Compact Magazine and COO of Sublation Media.In this episode we discuss: her route into academia and how a chance email sent to her idol Frank Furedi ended up in working with the man himself and to the she holds at the University of Kent today, her critiques of ‘therapy culture’ in the mainstream mental health conversation and her view that there is NOT an epidemic of mental illness in the world right now. We also discuss an article she wrote for Compact Magazine on the overreach of discourse around ‘neurodiversity’ and where she sits on the debate currently being had on the impact of smartphones and social media on young people’s mental health.For Ashley’s mental health, we discuss an eating disorder she lived with from the age of 14-21 years old, how viewing it as a health issue was not helping her tackle it initially and how a change in her outlook on the condition, allowed her to get a handle on it and eventually overcome it. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Ashley on social media below: X: https://x.com/AshleyAFrawleyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AshleyAFrawleyYou can subscribe to her Patreon and listen to her podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/AshleyAFrawleyYou can read Ashley&apos;s article on neurodiversity we discussed in full here: https://www.compactmag.com/article/how-everyone-became-neurodivergent/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 253 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Dr Ashley Frawley.Ashley is currently Visiting Researcher in the Centre for Parenting Culture Studies at the University of Kent, as well as Visiting Research Fellow at the MCC Brussels in Belgium.She was also previously Associate Professor of Sociology and Social Policy at Swansea University until 2023.She is the author of Semiotics of Happiness: rhetorical beginnings of a public problem published by Bloomsbury in 2015 and the newly released Significant Emotions, published in January 2024.She is also the host of her own podcast, ‘Based AF’, a columnist for Compact Magazine and COO of Sublation Media.In this episode we discuss: her route into academia and how a chance email sent to her idol Frank Furedi ended up in working with the man himself and to the she holds at the University of Kent today, her critiques of ‘therapy culture’ in the mainstream mental health conversation and her view that there is NOT an epidemic of mental illness in the world right now. We also discuss an article she wrote for Compact Magazine on the overreach of discourse around ‘neurodiversity’ and where she sits on the debate currently being had on the impact of smartphones and social media on young people’s mental health.For Ashley’s mental health, we discuss an eating disorder she lived with from the age of 14-21 years old, how viewing it as a health issue was not helping her tackle it initially and how a change in her outlook on the condition, allowed her to get a handle on it and eventually overcome it. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Ashley on social media below: X: https://x.com/AshleyAFrawleyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AshleyAFrawleyYou can subscribe to her Patreon and listen to her podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/AshleyAFrawleyYou can read Ashley&apos;s article on neurodiversity we discussed in full here: https://www.compactmag.com/article/how-everyone-became-neurodivergent/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #252 - Jide Ehizele</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 252 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jide Ehizele.Jide was born and raised in Lewisham in south-east London and acts a leader and mentor at his church, St Peter's Church in his local community of Brockley, where he still resides today. He also has a Substack where he writes about issues related to class, race, countering identity politics and faith.In this episode we focus on three events which shaped Jide’s life. The first was a dream he had when he was just four...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 252 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jide Ehizele.Jide was born and raised in Lewisham in south-east London and acts a leader and mentor at his church, St Peter&apos;s Church in his local community of Brockley, where he still resides today. He also has a Substack where he writes about issues related to class, race, countering identity politics and faith.In this episode we focus on three events which shaped Jide’s life. The first was a dream he had when he was just four years old which gave him a fear and perception of death and his mortality.The second was a feeling that he was not ‘good enough’ as a man compared to a lot of his peers in school. This came from comparing himself to them, whom were much more confident, had success with the opposite sex and exhibited a level of braggadocchio and confidence which he felt he could not reach.The third was the rampant gang culture which was present in many parts of his peer network growing up, the fear he had getting to and from school and having to navigate all of this danger.We then discuss the role that his Nigerian parents had on him growing up and the importance of a stable, happy two-parent household in being a bulwark against the problems that many of his peers fell into who didn’t have that.We dive into his Christian faith and how that has shaped his attitude towards many issues, as well as the community role he plays in his local church and the impact he wants to have on the young men in his congregation.We finish by discussing an article he wrote entitled ‘Does black culture exist?’ and all of the themes it explores.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Jide on Twitter here: https://x.com/OBEhizeleYou can subscribe to his Substack here: https://substack.com/@zelexYou can read Jide&apos;s article we discussed in full here: https://www.wrongspeakpublishing.com/p/does-black-culture-exist-a-uk-perspectiveSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 252 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jide Ehizele.Jide was born and raised in Lewisham in south-east London and acts a leader and mentor at his church, St Peter&apos;s Church in his local community of Brockley, where he still resides today. He also has a Substack where he writes about issues related to class, race, countering identity politics and faith.In this episode we focus on three events which shaped Jide’s life. The first was a dream he had when he was just four years old which gave him a fear and perception of death and his mortality.The second was a feeling that he was not ‘good enough’ as a man compared to a lot of his peers in school. This came from comparing himself to them, whom were much more confident, had success with the opposite sex and exhibited a level of braggadocchio and confidence which he felt he could not reach.The third was the rampant gang culture which was present in many parts of his peer network growing up, the fear he had getting to and from school and having to navigate all of this danger.We then discuss the role that his Nigerian parents had on him growing up and the importance of a stable, happy two-parent household in being a bulwark against the problems that many of his peers fell into who didn’t have that.We dive into his Christian faith and how that has shaped his attitude towards many issues, as well as the community role he plays in his local church and the impact he wants to have on the young men in his congregation.We finish by discussing an article he wrote entitled ‘Does black culture exist?’ and all of the themes it explores.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Jide on Twitter here: https://x.com/OBEhizeleYou can subscribe to his Substack here: https://substack.com/@zelexYou can read Jide&apos;s article we discussed in full here: https://www.wrongspeakpublishing.com/p/does-black-culture-exist-a-uk-perspectiveSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #251 - Lauren Seager-Smith</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 251 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Lauren Seager-Smith.Lauren is the is the CEO of the For Baby’s Sake Trust (FBS), a charity which empower parents to break cycles of abuse, transform the life-chances of whole families and move forward in positive change, starting with the baby. The baby is at the heart of everything they do.The Trust was set up philanthropically by philanthropist Stelio Stefanou. His founding vision was to tackle the root causes of disadvantage...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 251 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Lauren Seager-Smith.Lauren is the is the CEO of the For Baby’s Sake Trust (FBS), a charity which empower parents to break cycles of abuse, transform the life-chances of whole families and move forward in positive change, starting with the baby. The baby is at the heart of everything they do.The Trust was set up philanthropically by philanthropist Stelio Stefanou. His founding vision was to tackle the root causes of disadvantage and vulnerability, focusing on very young babies who do not have a voice. We came across For Baby’s Sake through an illuminating BBC News article which highlighted case studies of several individuals and couples who have been helped by the charity. Some of these couples were supported and stayed together, other men and women were supported and were able to successfully exit the relationship whilst protecting the child involved.Prior to joining FBS, Lauren was head of the Anti-Bullying Alliance, before moving to Kidscape and then joining the role at FBS where she is currently today.In this episode, we discuss her professional journey, the high percentage of parents who were bullied at school who they work with at FBS (both perpetrators and victims), the statistic that 70% of both parents have six or more adverse childhood experiences and where do we draw the line between abusive experiences and personal responsibility.We also discuss if people can change in domestic abuse cases, how do abusers reform and can they stay that way.For Lauren’s mental health, we discuss the support she provided to her sister who had severe Bipolar growing up from childhood and into adulthood. We discuss: the taboo of Bipolar growing up in a small mining town community in Scotland, the emotional strain of the reality of supporting someone with severe mental health issues, the hyper-vigilance Lauren had to have all the time, her sister’s experience of psychiatric wards and her father’s own experience of severe mental health difficulties too.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about For Baby&apos;s Sake here: https://forbabyssake.org.uk/You can follow For Baby&apos;s Sake on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forbabyssake/Twitter: https://x.com/forbabyssakeYou can read the BBC News article we discussed in full here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68942471Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 251 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Lauren Seager-Smith.Lauren is the is the CEO of the For Baby’s Sake Trust (FBS), a charity which empower parents to break cycles of abuse, transform the life-chances of whole families and move forward in positive change, starting with the baby. The baby is at the heart of everything they do.The Trust was set up philanthropically by philanthropist Stelio Stefanou. His founding vision was to tackle the root causes of disadvantage and vulnerability, focusing on very young babies who do not have a voice. We came across For Baby’s Sake through an illuminating BBC News article which highlighted case studies of several individuals and couples who have been helped by the charity. Some of these couples were supported and stayed together, other men and women were supported and were able to successfully exit the relationship whilst protecting the child involved.Prior to joining FBS, Lauren was head of the Anti-Bullying Alliance, before moving to Kidscape and then joining the role at FBS where she is currently today.In this episode, we discuss her professional journey, the high percentage of parents who were bullied at school who they work with at FBS (both perpetrators and victims), the statistic that 70% of both parents have six or more adverse childhood experiences and where do we draw the line between abusive experiences and personal responsibility.We also discuss if people can change in domestic abuse cases, how do abusers reform and can they stay that way.For Lauren’s mental health, we discuss the support she provided to her sister who had severe Bipolar growing up from childhood and into adulthood. We discuss: the taboo of Bipolar growing up in a small mining town community in Scotland, the emotional strain of the reality of supporting someone with severe mental health issues, the hyper-vigilance Lauren had to have all the time, her sister’s experience of psychiatric wards and her father’s own experience of severe mental health difficulties too.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about For Baby&apos;s Sake here: https://forbabyssake.org.uk/You can follow For Baby&apos;s Sake on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forbabyssake/Twitter: https://x.com/forbabyssakeYou can read the BBC News article we discussed in full here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68942471Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #250 - Connor Smart</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #250 - Connor Smart</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 250 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Connor Smart.Connor currently works in emergency planning and lives in a rural part of the Midlands with his fiancé and now, young son. Connor and our Founder Freddie used to work together as interns at a think-tank in 2016 and Connor's first piece of Vent content was an article he wrote in November 2017. He then came on the podcast alongside his twin brother Lewis in JCIP #130 and once more in JCIP #144 where he interview...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 250 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Connor Smart.Connor currently works in emergency planning and lives in a rural part of the Midlands with his fiancé and now, young son. Connor and our Founder Freddie used to work together as interns at a think-tank in 2016 and Connor&apos;s first piece of Vent content was an article he wrote in November 2017. He then came on the podcast alongside his twin brother Lewis in JCIP #130 and once more in JCIP #144 where he interviewed Freddie for a very engaging and thought-provoking conversation through the lens of three concepts: &apos;Defeat&apos;, &apos;Struggle&apos; and &apos;Growth&apos;.In this solo episode, we&apos;re checking back in with Connor about a range of issues. We reflect on his pod with his brother, what’s changed in both their lives since we recorded and how he felt he did when interviewing Freddie.We also discuss fatherhood, finally feeling settled in a career path he is enjoying, the difference between urban vs rural life, his 10 year relationship with his fiancé and identity.   As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to JCIP #130 with Connor and Lewis here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-130-connor-smart-lewis-smartYou can listen to Connor&apos;s interview with Freddie here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-144-freddie-cocker-part-4Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 250 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Connor Smart.Connor currently works in emergency planning and lives in a rural part of the Midlands with his fiancé and now, young son. Connor and our Founder Freddie used to work together as interns at a think-tank in 2016 and Connor&apos;s first piece of Vent content was an article he wrote in November 2017. He then came on the podcast alongside his twin brother Lewis in JCIP #130 and once more in JCIP #144 where he interviewed Freddie for a very engaging and thought-provoking conversation through the lens of three concepts: &apos;Defeat&apos;, &apos;Struggle&apos; and &apos;Growth&apos;.In this solo episode, we&apos;re checking back in with Connor about a range of issues. We reflect on his pod with his brother, what’s changed in both their lives since we recorded and how he felt he did when interviewing Freddie.We also discuss fatherhood, finally feeling settled in a career path he is enjoying, the difference between urban vs rural life, his 10 year relationship with his fiancé and identity.   As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to JCIP #130 with Connor and Lewis here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-130-connor-smart-lewis-smartYou can listen to Connor&apos;s interview with Freddie here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-144-freddie-cocker-part-4Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 249 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Charlie Bethel.Charlie is currently the CEO of the UK Men's Sheds Association (UKMSA).The concept of the Men’s Shed started in Australia in around 1999. It then spread to New Zealand, Ireland, the UK, Canada and, more recently, Europe and the USA. At time of recording, there are a total of 1180 Sheds across the UK.Men’s Sheds (or Sheds) are similar to garden sheds, in that they are a place to pursue practical interests at leisu...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 249 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Charlie Bethel.Charlie is currently the CEO of the UK Men&apos;s Sheds Association (UKMSA).The concept of the Men’s Shed started in Australia in around 1999. It then spread to New Zealand, Ireland, the UK, Canada and, more recently, Europe and the USA. At time of recording, there are a total of 1180 Sheds across the UK.Men’s Sheds (or Sheds) are similar to garden sheds, in that they are a place to pursue practical interests at leisure, to practice skills and enjoy making and mending. However, the difference is that garden sheds and their activities are often solitary in nature while Men’s Sheds are the opposite. These unique concepts are about social connections and friendship building, sharing skills and knowledge and a lot of laughter.Although labelled Sheds, they often aren’t sheds at all. They can be empty offices, portable cabin’s, warehouses, garages, and in at least one case, a disused mortuary. Some Sheds are purpose-built workshops, but they rarely start out that way. Many don’t have premises at all in the beginning and instead form a group that meets regularly for the social connection, company and camaraderie. Many Sheds get involved in community projects too – restoring village features, helping maintain parks and green spaces, and building things for schools, libraries and individuals in need.In this episode we discuss how Charlie came to be in the role of CEO at UKMSA and his background in Paralympic Sport, particularly Wheelchair Basketball.We then discuss the genesis of the Men’s Shed and the role they play in the lives of the men who are members, the statistics that back this up, the benefits they provide to the local community and in turn, for the mental health of the men in giving them connection, achievement and pride.We pick out some of Charlie’s favourite stories of the work the Sheds have done, how they have saved lives and some of the UKMSA’s key projects, including ShedFest.We explore how Sheds cut across class lines and age boundaries in bringing men together and building bridges.For Charlie’s mental health, we discuss fatherhood, his love of walking and the importance of self-care when he noticed his general mental health was declining during a house build he did with his wife. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about the UK Men&apos;s Sheds Association and where to find your local Shed here: https://menssheds.org.uk/You can follow UKMSA on social media below: Twitter: https://x.com/ukmenssheds?s=21Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ukmenssheds?igsh=cnJlMnRoY2pzYzExSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 249 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Charlie Bethel.Charlie is currently the CEO of the UK Men&apos;s Sheds Association (UKMSA).The concept of the Men’s Shed started in Australia in around 1999. It then spread to New Zealand, Ireland, the UK, Canada and, more recently, Europe and the USA. At time of recording, there are a total of 1180 Sheds across the UK.Men’s Sheds (or Sheds) are similar to garden sheds, in that they are a place to pursue practical interests at leisure, to practice skills and enjoy making and mending. However, the difference is that garden sheds and their activities are often solitary in nature while Men’s Sheds are the opposite. These unique concepts are about social connections and friendship building, sharing skills and knowledge and a lot of laughter.Although labelled Sheds, they often aren’t sheds at all. They can be empty offices, portable cabin’s, warehouses, garages, and in at least one case, a disused mortuary. Some Sheds are purpose-built workshops, but they rarely start out that way. Many don’t have premises at all in the beginning and instead form a group that meets regularly for the social connection, company and camaraderie. Many Sheds get involved in community projects too – restoring village features, helping maintain parks and green spaces, and building things for schools, libraries and individuals in need.In this episode we discuss how Charlie came to be in the role of CEO at UKMSA and his background in Paralympic Sport, particularly Wheelchair Basketball.We then discuss the genesis of the Men’s Shed and the role they play in the lives of the men who are members, the statistics that back this up, the benefits they provide to the local community and in turn, for the mental health of the men in giving them connection, achievement and pride.We pick out some of Charlie’s favourite stories of the work the Sheds have done, how they have saved lives and some of the UKMSA’s key projects, including ShedFest.We explore how Sheds cut across class lines and age boundaries in bringing men together and building bridges.For Charlie’s mental health, we discuss fatherhood, his love of walking and the importance of self-care when he noticed his general mental health was declining during a house build he did with his wife. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about the UK Men&apos;s Sheds Association and where to find your local Shed here: https://menssheds.org.uk/You can follow UKMSA on social media below: Twitter: https://x.com/ukmenssheds?s=21Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ukmenssheds?igsh=cnJlMnRoY2pzYzExSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Reel Stories, we checked in with Laoise Toye.Laoise works in television and media and is the host of her own podcast 'Laoise Online'.In this episode we discuss: Laoise’s journey into television, from  working with a Belfast production company called Stellify to where she is now, her love of theatre and musical theatre and how watching Eurovision for the first time as a child inspired her to want to work in the glamorous world of entertainment. For industry issues, we discus...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Reel Stories, we checked in with Laoise Toye.Laoise works in television and media and is the host of her own podcast &apos;Laoise Online&apos;.In this episode we discuss: Laoise’s journey into television, from  working with a Belfast production company called Stellify to where she is now, her love of theatre and musical theatre and how watching Eurovision for the first time as a child inspired her to want to work in the glamorous world of entertainment. For industry issues, we discuss work-life balance, accentism she’s faced as an Irish woman living in London, her passion about the Irish language and wanting to keep it visible on television screens.For Laoise’s mental health, Laoise had experience of bullying growing up and we briefly discuss this and the impact it had on her then, and as an adult. We also discuss her diagnosis of Endometriosis, which she has lived with as a 14/15-year-old. We talk about the crippling chronic pain it has caused her, which at times has caused exhaustion, fainting and even hospitalisation on a couple of occasions.We also discuss how it impacts her relationships, career and future fertility concerns. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Laoise on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laoisetoye/You can subscribe and listen to &apos;Laoise Online&apos; here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W1n4HrqXgrLTncizaqKAMSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @ekkah - Backseat Driver: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFhgxYuoP8U<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Reel Stories, we checked in with Laoise Toye.Laoise works in television and media and is the host of her own podcast &apos;Laoise Online&apos;.In this episode we discuss: Laoise’s journey into television, from  working with a Belfast production company called Stellify to where she is now, her love of theatre and musical theatre and how watching Eurovision for the first time as a child inspired her to want to work in the glamorous world of entertainment. For industry issues, we discuss work-life balance, accentism she’s faced as an Irish woman living in London, her passion about the Irish language and wanting to keep it visible on television screens.For Laoise’s mental health, Laoise had experience of bullying growing up and we briefly discuss this and the impact it had on her then, and as an adult. We also discuss her diagnosis of Endometriosis, which she has lived with as a 14/15-year-old. We talk about the crippling chronic pain it has caused her, which at times has caused exhaustion, fainting and even hospitalisation on a couple of occasions.We also discuss how it impacts her relationships, career and future fertility concerns. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Laoise on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laoisetoye/You can subscribe and listen to &apos;Laoise Online&apos; here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3W1n4HrqXgrLTncizaqKAMSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @ekkah - Backseat Driver: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFhgxYuoP8U<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #248 - Nick Gazzard</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 248 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Nick Gazzard. Nick is the CEO of the Hollie Gazzard Trust (HGT).The Trust was set up by him after the murder of his daughter Hollie, by an ex-boyfriend when she was just 20 years old. After that moment, Nick set up the Trust to try and stop what happened to Hollie from happening to anyone else ever again. The Trust helps reduce domestic abuse through creating and delivering programmes on domestic abuse and promoting healthy rel...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 248 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Nick Gazzard. Nick is the CEO of the Hollie Gazzard Trust (HGT).The Trust was set up by him after the murder of his daughter Hollie, by an ex-boyfriend when she was just 20 years old. After that moment, Nick set up the Trust to try and stop what happened to Hollie from happening to anyone else ever again. The Trust helps reduce domestic abuse through creating and delivering programmes on domestic abuse and promoting healthy relationships. It delivers these programmes to schools, colleges, universities, police forces and other community groups.The ultimate aim of the Trust is to positively change the lives of young people through partnerships in communities, as well as working alongside other charities and professional agencies.In this episode we discuss Nick’s life as a professional footballer before an ACL injury ended his dreams of becoming one, fatherhood and his volunteering work for the Gloucestershire FA for 17 years. We then discuss Hollie’s life, her character, his favourite memories of her and the events which led up to her murder and death. We discuss the grief he and his family went through after Hollie&apos;s death and why he decided to use that huge trauma for the loss of his child and channel it into the Trust in her name which still exists today. We then discuss how men can spot the signs that someone they know may be either a perpetrator of domestic abuse or a victim, how we can intervene and take action and avoid being a bystander for abuse. We finish by discussing a stroke Nick went through in 2020 and how it forced him to create a better work-life balance for himself and take better care of his mental health.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about the Hollie Gazzard Trust here: https://holliegazzard.org/.You can follow the Trust on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollie_gazzard_trust/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HollieGazzardT?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@holliegazzardtrustYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/holliegazzardtrustSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 248 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Nick Gazzard. Nick is the CEO of the Hollie Gazzard Trust (HGT).The Trust was set up by him after the murder of his daughter Hollie, by an ex-boyfriend when she was just 20 years old. After that moment, Nick set up the Trust to try and stop what happened to Hollie from happening to anyone else ever again. The Trust helps reduce domestic abuse through creating and delivering programmes on domestic abuse and promoting healthy relationships. It delivers these programmes to schools, colleges, universities, police forces and other community groups.The ultimate aim of the Trust is to positively change the lives of young people through partnerships in communities, as well as working alongside other charities and professional agencies.In this episode we discuss Nick’s life as a professional footballer before an ACL injury ended his dreams of becoming one, fatherhood and his volunteering work for the Gloucestershire FA for 17 years. We then discuss Hollie’s life, her character, his favourite memories of her and the events which led up to her murder and death. We discuss the grief he and his family went through after Hollie&apos;s death and why he decided to use that huge trauma for the loss of his child and channel it into the Trust in her name which still exists today. We then discuss how men can spot the signs that someone they know may be either a perpetrator of domestic abuse or a victim, how we can intervene and take action and avoid being a bystander for abuse. We finish by discussing a stroke Nick went through in 2020 and how it forced him to create a better work-life balance for himself and take better care of his mental health.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about the Hollie Gazzard Trust here: https://holliegazzard.org/.You can follow the Trust on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollie_gazzard_trust/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HollieGazzardT?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@holliegazzardtrustYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/holliegazzardtrustSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #247 - Sean</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 247 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with a man called Sean. Sean works for the PSSD Network, which is an organisation based in Australia, made up of people who suffer from a condition called Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD). PSSD describes a debilitating condition which a subset of people live with and follows the use of SSRI and SNRI medication. A condition like this is an example of something called iatrogenic harm i.e. medical harm induced unintentionally by a p...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 247 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with a man called Sean. Sean works for the PSSD Network, which is an organisation based in Australia, made up of people who suffer from a condition called Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD). PSSD describes a debilitating condition which a subset of people live with and follows the use of SSRI and SNRI medication. A condition like this is an example of something called iatrogenic harm i.e. medical harm induced unintentionally by a physician or surgeon or by medical treatment or diagnostic procedures.Common symptoms of PSSD include, but are not limited to: genital numbness, a complete loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, vaginal dryness, anhedonia and emotional blunting.This condition is very controversial in medical circles and the mainstream mental health conversation because it goes against the established narrative that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are all universally safe. The PSSD Network&apos;s goal is to increase awareness of PSSD, expedite research and offer support to patients and their loved ones as necessary.The PSSD Network’s mission is to speed up research and find treatments or a cure for PSSD.Sean himself lives with PSSD after he was prescribed two SSRIs for long-term issues he had with anxiety.The first he was prescribed was Prozac by his GP which had no side-effects on him but didn’t work for him and he came off it very quickly. However, he continued to suffer from anxiety and during his university degree, he went back to his GP and was prescribed an SSRI called Citalopram. It was whilst he was on Citalopram that he had these severe side-effects which included sexual dysfunction, genital numbness, emotional blunting and lost libido. He came off the citalopram but the side-effects didn’t go away and he came to the eventual conclusion that he had PSSD. After not being believed by multiple doctors, he eventually found medical professionals who believed him and has been working out how to manage it and treat it for the last two years.In this episode we discuss how the SSRI caused him to develop PSSD, his self-awareness about the condition and the community he has found in the PSSD network to help him with it. We discuss the role of the pharmaceutical industry in pushing SSRIs onto medical professionals who then prescribe them to patients and what needs to change in order for patients to be given full, informed consent before taking any of these drugs. We also debate why critics of the PSSD network accuse them of being ‘anti-medication’, why they argue that they don’t fall into that camp, Sean’s recovery journey and the various methods he’s tried to manage the PSSD or heal from it. We finish by discussing the work he does with the PSSD network, the research that still needs to be done around SSRIs and what is the right route forward to ensure people who need medication and would be helped by taking them are given them and who doesn’t need them and could be harmed. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about the PSSD Network here: https://www.pssdnetwork.org/You can follow them on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pssd_network/?hl=en-gbTwitter: https://x.com/pssdnetwork?lang=enSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 247 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with a man called Sean. Sean works for the PSSD Network, which is an organisation based in Australia, made up of people who suffer from a condition called Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD). PSSD describes a debilitating condition which a subset of people live with and follows the use of SSRI and SNRI medication. A condition like this is an example of something called iatrogenic harm i.e. medical harm induced unintentionally by a physician or surgeon or by medical treatment or diagnostic procedures.Common symptoms of PSSD include, but are not limited to: genital numbness, a complete loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, vaginal dryness, anhedonia and emotional blunting.This condition is very controversial in medical circles and the mainstream mental health conversation because it goes against the established narrative that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are all universally safe. The PSSD Network&apos;s goal is to increase awareness of PSSD, expedite research and offer support to patients and their loved ones as necessary.The PSSD Network’s mission is to speed up research and find treatments or a cure for PSSD.Sean himself lives with PSSD after he was prescribed two SSRIs for long-term issues he had with anxiety.The first he was prescribed was Prozac by his GP which had no side-effects on him but didn’t work for him and he came off it very quickly. However, he continued to suffer from anxiety and during his university degree, he went back to his GP and was prescribed an SSRI called Citalopram. It was whilst he was on Citalopram that he had these severe side-effects which included sexual dysfunction, genital numbness, emotional blunting and lost libido. He came off the citalopram but the side-effects didn’t go away and he came to the eventual conclusion that he had PSSD. After not being believed by multiple doctors, he eventually found medical professionals who believed him and has been working out how to manage it and treat it for the last two years.In this episode we discuss how the SSRI caused him to develop PSSD, his self-awareness about the condition and the community he has found in the PSSD network to help him with it. We discuss the role of the pharmaceutical industry in pushing SSRIs onto medical professionals who then prescribe them to patients and what needs to change in order for patients to be given full, informed consent before taking any of these drugs. We also debate why critics of the PSSD network accuse them of being ‘anti-medication’, why they argue that they don’t fall into that camp, Sean’s recovery journey and the various methods he’s tried to manage the PSSD or heal from it. We finish by discussing the work he does with the PSSD network, the research that still needs to be done around SSRIs and what is the right route forward to ensure people who need medication and would be helped by taking them are given them and who doesn’t need them and could be harmed. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about the PSSD Network here: https://www.pssdnetwork.org/You can follow them on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pssd_network/?hl=en-gbTwitter: https://x.com/pssdnetwork?lang=enSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is Part 2 of our check in with Koggno Founder Kirsty Martin.In this episode we discuss some elements of exclusionary behaviour she experienced whilst at boarding school and some other traumatic events which we discuss in-depth in the podcast.Kirsty then went to university in Edinburgh where, perhaps as a statement of the university system around class, was surrounded with other people from boarding school educations again.She then started dating a boy which became toxic quite quickly. It...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[This is Part 2 of our check in with Koggno Founder Kirsty Martin.In this episode we discuss some elements of exclusionary behaviour she experienced whilst at boarding school and some other traumatic events which we discuss in-depth in the podcast.Kirsty then went to university in Edinburgh where, perhaps as a statement of the university system around class, was surrounded with other people from boarding school educations again.She then started dating a boy which became toxic quite quickly. It was never a proper relationship, more of a ‘situationship’, as Kirsty called it.Her mental health was significantly impacted and she ended this relationship. However, she started drinking excessively and put herself into a couple of very dangerous situations after nights out. After reaching a state of crisis, she was fortunate enough to access therapy privately to start her recovery and, in her words ‘turn up for myself’. We chart all of these events, how they led to the creation of Koggno and her acknowledgement that she still has a lot of work to do.Despite all of the interviews she has done with her own guests on the Koggno podcast, this is the first time Kirsty has spoken publicly and in this depth about her mental health and we are grateful to Kirsty for sharing this on the JCIP.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Koggno on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/koggno/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@koggnothepodcastSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is Part 2 of our check in with Koggno Founder Kirsty Martin.In this episode we discuss some elements of exclusionary behaviour she experienced whilst at boarding school and some other traumatic events which we discuss in-depth in the podcast.Kirsty then went to university in Edinburgh where, perhaps as a statement of the university system around class, was surrounded with other people from boarding school educations again.She then started dating a boy which became toxic quite quickly. It was never a proper relationship, more of a ‘situationship’, as Kirsty called it.Her mental health was significantly impacted and she ended this relationship. However, she started drinking excessively and put herself into a couple of very dangerous situations after nights out. After reaching a state of crisis, she was fortunate enough to access therapy privately to start her recovery and, in her words ‘turn up for myself’. We chart all of these events, how they led to the creation of Koggno and her acknowledgement that she still has a lot of work to do.Despite all of the interviews she has done with her own guests on the Koggno podcast, this is the first time Kirsty has spoken publicly and in this depth about her mental health and we are grateful to Kirsty for sharing this on the JCIP.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Koggno on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/koggno/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@koggnothepodcastSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #246 - Kirsty Martin - Part 1</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 246 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Kirsty Martin.Kirsty is the Founder of Koggno, a platform which shares, navigates and explore psychology, mental health &amp; well-being from different perspectives and approaches.Through Koggno, Kirsty has also gone back to university and has recently completed a Masters in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health.In Part 1 of Kirsty’s journey, we discuss: the journey of Koggno, how she adjusted to being a public speaker a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 246 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Kirsty Martin.Kirsty is the Founder of Koggno, a platform which shares, navigates and explore psychology, mental health &amp; well-being from different perspectives and approaches.Through Koggno, Kirsty has also gone back to university and has recently completed a Masters in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health.In Part 1 of Kirsty’s journey, we discuss: the journey of Koggno, how she adjusted to being a public speaker and podcast host, the power of her ‘blazer’ which she always wears doing interviews or speeches and how she’s tried to avoid the clichés and pitfalls which pepper the wellbeing space right now.We also explore social class and sex within wellbeing, why wellbeing can sometimes be seen from the outside as a middle-class pursuit, heavily female-dominated and female-centric in its approaches and where that leaves room for men and more masculine strategies.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Koggno on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koggno/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@koggnothepodcastSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 246 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Kirsty Martin.Kirsty is the Founder of Koggno, a platform which shares, navigates and explore psychology, mental health &amp; well-being from different perspectives and approaches.Through Koggno, Kirsty has also gone back to university and has recently completed a Masters in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health.In Part 1 of Kirsty’s journey, we discuss: the journey of Koggno, how she adjusted to being a public speaker and podcast host, the power of her ‘blazer’ which she always wears doing interviews or speeches and how she’s tried to avoid the clichés and pitfalls which pepper the wellbeing space right now.We also explore social class and sex within wellbeing, why wellbeing can sometimes be seen from the outside as a middle-class pursuit, heavily female-dominated and female-centric in its approaches and where that leaves room for men and more masculine strategies.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Koggno on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koggno/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@koggnothepodcastSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with drummer Michael Bivona.Biv currently is a session drummer for solo artist stayMellow and previously played drums for UK pop-punk band, Goldbloom. In this episode we discuss: his music journey, how he got into drumming, joining Goldbloom in 2019, his decision to leave the band in 2024, the band eventually splitting up and the stress of social media.For Biv's mental health, we discuss his diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis in his mid-20s, how ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with drummer Michael Bivona.Biv currently is a session drummer for solo artist stayMellow and previously played drums for UK pop-punk band, Goldbloom. In this episode we discuss: his music journey, how he got into drumming, joining Goldbloom in 2019, his decision to leave the band in 2024, the band eventually splitting up and the stress of social media.For Biv&apos;s mental health, we discuss his diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis in his mid-20s, how it almost derailed his life, the medication he takes which allowed him to keep drumming and stay active and therapy. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Michael on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/___biv?igsh=cDJtdnAxenR1YnVkSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with drummer Michael Bivona.Biv currently is a session drummer for solo artist stayMellow and previously played drums for UK pop-punk band, Goldbloom. In this episode we discuss: his music journey, how he got into drumming, joining Goldbloom in 2019, his decision to leave the band in 2024, the band eventually splitting up and the stress of social media.For Biv&apos;s mental health, we discuss his diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis in his mid-20s, how it almost derailed his life, the medication he takes which allowed him to keep drumming and stay active and therapy. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Michael on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/___biv?igsh=cDJtdnAxenR1YnVkSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #245 - David Cooper</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #245 - David Cooper</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 245 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with David Cooper. David is an artist who specialises in producing art from the world’s longest running TV show, The Simpsons, with prints taken from iconic scenes and his favourite characters.In this episode we discuss: his love of the show and how he got into drawing, painting and creating, which members of the Simpsons cast he most enjoys drawing, work-life balance and the positive fact that he’s never had artist block! For David...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 245 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with David Cooper. David is an artist who specialises in producing art from the world’s longest running TV show, The Simpsons, with prints taken from iconic scenes and his favourite characters.In this episode we discuss: his love of the show and how he got into drawing, painting and creating, which members of the Simpsons cast he most enjoys drawing, work-life balance and the positive fact that he’s never had artist block! For David’s mental health we discuss fatherhood.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can buy one of David&apos;s prints on his website here: https://davidbcooper.bigcartel.com/You can also subscribe to his Patreon here: https://patreon.com/davidbcooperFollow David on social media below: Twitter: https://x.com/davidbcooperInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbcooper/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 245 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with David Cooper. David is an artist who specialises in producing art from the world’s longest running TV show, The Simpsons, with prints taken from iconic scenes and his favourite characters.In this episode we discuss: his love of the show and how he got into drawing, painting and creating, which members of the Simpsons cast he most enjoys drawing, work-life balance and the positive fact that he’s never had artist block! For David’s mental health we discuss fatherhood.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can buy one of David&apos;s prints on his website here: https://davidbcooper.bigcartel.com/You can also subscribe to his Patreon here: https://patreon.com/davidbcooperFollow David on social media below: Twitter: https://x.com/davidbcooperInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbcooper/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #244 - Luke Loughlin</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #244 - Luke Loughlin</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 244 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Luke Loughlin. Luke is the Co-Founder of Men United, a platform which seeks to empower men to reclaim control of their wellbeing by nurturing their mind, body, and soul.The platform was set up by its Founder Troy Colmer, who then befriended Luke and asked him to come on board.Troy set up the platform when a friend of his disclosed his mental health story to him and he saw the power of that conversation and wanted to provide tha...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 244 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Luke Loughlin. Luke is the Co-Founder of Men United, a platform which seeks to empower men to reclaim control of their wellbeing by nurturing their mind, body, and soul.The platform was set up by its Founder Troy Colmer, who then befriended Luke and asked him to come on board.Troy set up the platform when a friend of his disclosed his mental health story to him and he saw the power of that conversation and wanted to provide that to other men in Canada. In this episode, we discuss the story of Men United and what gap they want to provide in the men’s mental health conversation in Canada. For Luke’s mental health, he was diagnosed with ADHD and a learning disability when he was nine years old.Like many boys who exhibited ADHD traits, especially from working-class backgrounds, he was often labelled as a &apos;troublemaker&apos; in school.Luke was then sexually abused as a teenager by the mother of his then-girlfriend when he was around 15/16 years old and was also raped by her on one occasion. He came out about the abuse four years later to his parents. Unfortunately, when he went to the police about it, he was shut down and ignored.That betrayal, combined with the abuse caused him to spiral. He began drinking excessively, developed an addiction and began sabotaging his future romantic relationships, friendships and relationships with his family members.He tried to get sober in 2019 but unfortunately relapsed and tried to take his own life. From there, he began a recovery journey, accessed therapy, worked on his attachment style and has taken him to where he is today as part of Men United. We discuss all of these experiences, why male survivors of sexual abuse, especially ones abused by female perpetrators continue to be ignored in the wider conversation and the dark side of mental illness.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Men United on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/men___united/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 244 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Luke Loughlin. Luke is the Co-Founder of Men United, a platform which seeks to empower men to reclaim control of their wellbeing by nurturing their mind, body, and soul.The platform was set up by its Founder Troy Colmer, who then befriended Luke and asked him to come on board.Troy set up the platform when a friend of his disclosed his mental health story to him and he saw the power of that conversation and wanted to provide that to other men in Canada. In this episode, we discuss the story of Men United and what gap they want to provide in the men’s mental health conversation in Canada. For Luke’s mental health, he was diagnosed with ADHD and a learning disability when he was nine years old.Like many boys who exhibited ADHD traits, especially from working-class backgrounds, he was often labelled as a &apos;troublemaker&apos; in school.Luke was then sexually abused as a teenager by the mother of his then-girlfriend when he was around 15/16 years old and was also raped by her on one occasion. He came out about the abuse four years later to his parents. Unfortunately, when he went to the police about it, he was shut down and ignored.That betrayal, combined with the abuse caused him to spiral. He began drinking excessively, developed an addiction and began sabotaging his future romantic relationships, friendships and relationships with his family members.He tried to get sober in 2019 but unfortunately relapsed and tried to take his own life. From there, he began a recovery journey, accessed therapy, worked on his attachment style and has taken him to where he is today as part of Men United. We discuss all of these experiences, why male survivors of sexual abuse, especially ones abused by female perpetrators continue to be ignored in the wider conversation and the dark side of mental illness.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Men United on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/men___united/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Mind On The Game - Alex Kihurani - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game, we checked back in with World Rally Championship co-driver Alex Kihurani.We first checked back in with Alex in April 2023 and a lot has happened in Alex’s life since then. Alex’s daughter was born three months premature and has had health complications throughout 2023, which has been challenging for Alex. his wife and their wider family. Then, on 19th August 2023, Alex received a phone call in from his mum in the middle of the night whilst competing in a E...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game, we checked back in with World Rally Championship co-driver Alex Kihurani.We first checked back in with Alex in April 2023 and a lot has happened in Alex’s life since then. Alex’s daughter was born three months premature and has had health complications throughout 2023, which has been challenging for Alex. his wife and their wider family. Then, on 19th August 2023, Alex received a phone call in from his mum in the middle of the night whilst competing in a European Rally Championship round in Czech Republic. She gave Alex the news that his dad had died suddenly in a car crash. Immediately, Alex was not just plunged into grief but had do a significant amount of ‘death admin’ regarding his dad, as his dad left no will.A few months later, on the same day of that month, on 19th November, Alex’s wife’s brother died. He was 36 at the time and died from SUDEP (Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy). Alex had to deal with both these life traumas, plus his ongoing care he needed to be for his daughter and become a support pillar for his wife and both their families. In January 2024, Alex decided he needed to take some time out from the WRC and focus on his mental health and his family. He accessed therapy, which he is still doing now and is back co-driving in the British Rally Championship at time of recording.In this episode, we discuss: both those griefs, fatherhood and being a dad of a child with special needs, the balance he had to strike between supporting his wife through her grief and having the support himself from others, how therapy has helped him and his latest achievements in the WRC.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Part 1 of Alex&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/mind-on-the-game-alex-kihuraniSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game, we checked back in with World Rally Championship co-driver Alex Kihurani.We first checked back in with Alex in April 2023 and a lot has happened in Alex’s life since then. Alex’s daughter was born three months premature and has had health complications throughout 2023, which has been challenging for Alex. his wife and their wider family. Then, on 19th August 2023, Alex received a phone call in from his mum in the middle of the night whilst competing in a European Rally Championship round in Czech Republic. She gave Alex the news that his dad had died suddenly in a car crash. Immediately, Alex was not just plunged into grief but had do a significant amount of ‘death admin’ regarding his dad, as his dad left no will.A few months later, on the same day of that month, on 19th November, Alex’s wife’s brother died. He was 36 at the time and died from SUDEP (Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy). Alex had to deal with both these life traumas, plus his ongoing care he needed to be for his daughter and become a support pillar for his wife and both their families. In January 2024, Alex decided he needed to take some time out from the WRC and focus on his mental health and his family. He accessed therapy, which he is still doing now and is back co-driving in the British Rally Championship at time of recording.In this episode, we discuss: both those griefs, fatherhood and being a dad of a child with special needs, the balance he had to strike between supporting his wife through her grief and having the support himself from others, how therapy has helped him and his latest achievements in the WRC.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Part 1 of Alex&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/mind-on-the-game-alex-kihuraniSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #243 - Melanie Bradley</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 243 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Melanie Bradley. Mel is the Founder of ‘Men Against Mountains’ (MAM), a platform and men’s mental health hub which aims to build connections, share men’s stories and allow them to be listened to, heard and feel understood. Every Sunday, Mel hosts a ‘Sunday Summit Session’ with a different man to share their story. In this episode we discuss: how and why Mel came to start MAM, why we need to adopt a ‘one-size-fits-one’ approach ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 243 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Melanie Bradley. Mel is the Founder of ‘Men Against Mountains’ (MAM), a platform and men’s mental health hub which aims to build connections, share men’s stories and allow them to be listened to, heard and feel understood. Every Sunday, Mel hosts a ‘Sunday Summit Session’ with a different man to share their story. In this episode we discuss: how and why Mel came to start MAM, why we need to adopt a ‘one-size-fits-one’ approach to men’s mental health and why in her opinion men in the 45+ age bracket are being left out of the men’s mental health conversation.We then explore the external life events which often cause men to fall into poor mental health such as: unemployment, divorce, parental alienation from their children, financial troubles or something else, and why bland platitudes in the mainstream conversation aren’t going to solve these issues.For Mel’s mental health we discuss panic attacks which she had in her early-20s and the stigma that existed for issues like this 30 years ago, a few years she spent travelling, motherhood and post-natal depression she went through after the traumatic birth of her first child.We then discuss her separation from the father of her children after a 20-year relationship and the heartbreak she experienced from it.After this relationship she entered another one where Mel was domestically abused and we discuss that, chronic pain she lived with which sparked a period of depression for eight years, an addiction to tramadol, suicidality and one big &apos;near miss&apos; attempt which happened after she changed her medication. We finish by discussing the grief of losing her mother to cancer a few years ago, her recovery and why starting MAM was in her words, ‘my comeback’.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Men Against Mountains on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menagainstmountainsthemovement/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 243 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Melanie Bradley. Mel is the Founder of ‘Men Against Mountains’ (MAM), a platform and men’s mental health hub which aims to build connections, share men’s stories and allow them to be listened to, heard and feel understood. Every Sunday, Mel hosts a ‘Sunday Summit Session’ with a different man to share their story. In this episode we discuss: how and why Mel came to start MAM, why we need to adopt a ‘one-size-fits-one’ approach to men’s mental health and why in her opinion men in the 45+ age bracket are being left out of the men’s mental health conversation.We then explore the external life events which often cause men to fall into poor mental health such as: unemployment, divorce, parental alienation from their children, financial troubles or something else, and why bland platitudes in the mainstream conversation aren’t going to solve these issues.For Mel’s mental health we discuss panic attacks which she had in her early-20s and the stigma that existed for issues like this 30 years ago, a few years she spent travelling, motherhood and post-natal depression she went through after the traumatic birth of her first child.We then discuss her separation from the father of her children after a 20-year relationship and the heartbreak she experienced from it.After this relationship she entered another one where Mel was domestically abused and we discuss that, chronic pain she lived with which sparked a period of depression for eight years, an addiction to tramadol, suicidality and one big &apos;near miss&apos; attempt which happened after she changed her medication. We finish by discussing the grief of losing her mother to cancer a few years ago, her recovery and why starting MAM was in her words, ‘my comeback’.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Men Against Mountains on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menagainstmountainsthemovement/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #242 - Christopher Waller</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 242 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Christopher Waller. Chris is the Founder of ‘We Power On’, which aims to improve men's lives through the power of walking, talking and connection.Every Sunday, Chris runs a walk and talk group in Epsom in Surrey for men from all walks of life to join and get whatever they are struggling with off their chest. Chris started the group in September 2022 following his own struggles with his mental health which came when he was signe...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 242 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Christopher Waller. Chris is the Founder of ‘We Power On’, which aims to improve men&apos;s lives through the power of walking, talking and connection.Every Sunday, Chris runs a walk and talk group in Epsom in Surrey for men from all walks of life to join and get whatever they are struggling with off their chest. Chris started the group in September 2022 following his own struggles with his mental health which came when he was signed off work for four months during the Covid-19 lockdown. The isolation he and all of us was forced to do, took him to the point of suicidality. Since Chris started it, We Power On has gone from strength to strength with a community now built because of his work, monthly social events and other activities which keeps people connected. In this episode we discuss: how and why Chris started We Power On, the persistence he needed to have when no man turned up to his walks for the first two months of the walks and the responsibility he now feels for a lot of the men who come to the walks.For Chris’s mental health, we discuss the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown on his mental health, suicidality and how the walks have helped transform his life.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about We Power On and how to follow them on social media here: https://linktr.ee/we_power_onSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 242 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Christopher Waller. Chris is the Founder of ‘We Power On’, which aims to improve men&apos;s lives through the power of walking, talking and connection.Every Sunday, Chris runs a walk and talk group in Epsom in Surrey for men from all walks of life to join and get whatever they are struggling with off their chest. Chris started the group in September 2022 following his own struggles with his mental health which came when he was signed off work for four months during the Covid-19 lockdown. The isolation he and all of us was forced to do, took him to the point of suicidality. Since Chris started it, We Power On has gone from strength to strength with a community now built because of his work, monthly social events and other activities which keeps people connected. In this episode we discuss: how and why Chris started We Power On, the persistence he needed to have when no man turned up to his walks for the first two months of the walks and the responsibility he now feels for a lot of the men who come to the walks.For Chris’s mental health, we discuss the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown on his mental health, suicidality and how the walks have helped transform his life.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about We Power On and how to follow them on social media here: https://linktr.ee/we_power_onSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks - Harry Hayes - Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>Behind The Decks - Harry Hayes - Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked back in with Australian producer and DJ, Harry Hayes.In Part 1 we discussed comparison culture, imposter syndrome and how he felt he was in a state of 'music purgatory' in the industry.In the 10 months since we checked in, Harry has gone from strength to strength, musically and personally. He has put out four singles, including one with friend of the pod Lily Ward, released his debut EP Zephyr in February 2024, signed with a record label and per...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked back in with Australian producer and DJ, Harry Hayes.In Part 1 we discussed comparison culture, imposter syndrome and how he felt he was in a state of &apos;music purgatory&apos; in the industry.In the 10 months since we checked in, Harry has gone from strength to strength, musically and personally. He has put out four singles, including one with friend of the pod Lily Ward, released his debut EP Zephyr in February 2024, signed with a record label and performed at boat parties in Australia.In this episode we reflect on his Part 1 and how far he’s come since we last checked in, his debut EP, broadening his musical skillset and the anxiety he still feels before playing live, how he manages it and hopefully can overcome it in the future.For Harry’s continued mental health journey, we discuss: the growth he’s made in his personal life, visiting long-time friend of the pod Indigo Eyes in London and how he feels he has to ‘start again’ and find a new direction after taking this next step in the music industry. As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Harry Hayes on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/7BBSATOdE…1aTQSNLKfL1O1sCAYou can follow Harry on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/harrisonhayess/Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@harryhayes_You can listen to Part 1 of Harry&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-decks-harry-hayesSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Harry Hayes - Sunflower: https://open.spotify.com/track/73hu23f3N0BQkwQ4Kp5aiq<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked back in with Australian producer and DJ, Harry Hayes.In Part 1 we discussed comparison culture, imposter syndrome and how he felt he was in a state of &apos;music purgatory&apos; in the industry.In the 10 months since we checked in, Harry has gone from strength to strength, musically and personally. He has put out four singles, including one with friend of the pod Lily Ward, released his debut EP Zephyr in February 2024, signed with a record label and performed at boat parties in Australia.In this episode we reflect on his Part 1 and how far he’s come since we last checked in, his debut EP, broadening his musical skillset and the anxiety he still feels before playing live, how he manages it and hopefully can overcome it in the future.For Harry’s continued mental health journey, we discuss: the growth he’s made in his personal life, visiting long-time friend of the pod Indigo Eyes in London and how he feels he has to ‘start again’ and find a new direction after taking this next step in the music industry. As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Harry Hayes on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/7BBSATOdE…1aTQSNLKfL1O1sCAYou can follow Harry on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/harrisonhayess/Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@harryhayes_You can listen to Part 1 of Harry&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-decks-harry-hayesSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Harry Hayes - Sunflower: https://open.spotify.com/track/73hu23f3N0BQkwQ4Kp5aiq<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 241 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Russell Payne. Russ is a qualified painter and decorator and the Founder of 'The Talking Tradesman' (TTT) podcast. TTT aims to entertain, connect and raise mental health awareness for tradespeople throughout the UK.Russ set up the podcast in November 2023 where he interviews tradesman from across the sector about their mental health journeys, as well as non-tradesman from all walks of life who can provide valuable insight for h...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 241 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Russell Payne. Russ is a qualified painter and decorator and the Founder of &apos;The Talking Tradesman&apos; (TTT) podcast. TTT aims to entertain, connect and raise mental health awareness for tradespeople throughout the UK.Russ set up the podcast in November 2023 where he interviews tradesman from across the sector about their mental health journeys, as well as non-tradesman from all walks of life who can provide valuable insight for his audience. Russ started the podcast after studying for a BSC degree in Psychology and volunteering on the phonelines for The Samaritans charity. His conception of his own mental health began after his divorce from his first wife, which culminated in his children being moved to the other end of the country and a family court case which dragged on for several years.From that moment, he began investing in himself and that was, in his words, his own form of ‘self-therapy’. In this episode we discuss: the genesis of The Talking Tradesman, the stigmas in the trades sector and how we as a society need to be better at listening to these men&apos;s needs, social class and how that plays into the way tradesmen&apos;s mental health is perceived and supported in society.For Russ’s mental health, we discuss that divorce he went through and his experience of the family court system, which triggered him to have anxiety and panic attacks.We also discuss his parents&apos; own divorce when he was 8 years old. As a result of the divorce, Russ&apos;s father experienced mental health difficulties and it forced Russ to raise himself in many areas of his life.We then discuss the positive impact his mother’s grandparents had on him, whom he viewed as surrogate parents for him and the impact the death of his grandfather had on him when he was 24/25 years old. We finish by discussing his own experience of fatherhood, self-development and his goal of one day becoming a therapist in the future.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to The Talking Tradesman on streaming platforms below:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-talking-tradesman/id1723229824Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kgT8QKfW4xzBG8U6XC57m?si=CIhHMUewTU2EFxg0Tkayaw&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=7da0237d8a5b4459YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTalkingTradesmanYou can follow The Talking Tradesman on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_talking_tradesman/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 241 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Russell Payne. Russ is a qualified painter and decorator and the Founder of &apos;The Talking Tradesman&apos; (TTT) podcast. TTT aims to entertain, connect and raise mental health awareness for tradespeople throughout the UK.Russ set up the podcast in November 2023 where he interviews tradesman from across the sector about their mental health journeys, as well as non-tradesman from all walks of life who can provide valuable insight for his audience. Russ started the podcast after studying for a BSC degree in Psychology and volunteering on the phonelines for The Samaritans charity. His conception of his own mental health began after his divorce from his first wife, which culminated in his children being moved to the other end of the country and a family court case which dragged on for several years.From that moment, he began investing in himself and that was, in his words, his own form of ‘self-therapy’. In this episode we discuss: the genesis of The Talking Tradesman, the stigmas in the trades sector and how we as a society need to be better at listening to these men&apos;s needs, social class and how that plays into the way tradesmen&apos;s mental health is perceived and supported in society.For Russ’s mental health, we discuss that divorce he went through and his experience of the family court system, which triggered him to have anxiety and panic attacks.We also discuss his parents&apos; own divorce when he was 8 years old. As a result of the divorce, Russ&apos;s father experienced mental health difficulties and it forced Russ to raise himself in many areas of his life.We then discuss the positive impact his mother’s grandparents had on him, whom he viewed as surrogate parents for him and the impact the death of his grandfather had on him when he was 24/25 years old. We finish by discussing his own experience of fatherhood, self-development and his goal of one day becoming a therapist in the future.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to The Talking Tradesman on streaming platforms below:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-talking-tradesman/id1723229824Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kgT8QKfW4xzBG8U6XC57m?si=CIhHMUewTU2EFxg0Tkayaw&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=7da0237d8a5b4459YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTalkingTradesmanYou can follow The Talking Tradesman on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_talking_tradesman/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #240 - Amelia Wrighton</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 240 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Amelia Wrighton. Amelia is the co-founder of mental health charity, Suicide &amp; Co, a charity which supports those bereaved by suicide.Amelia started Suicide &amp; Co with her friend Emma Morrisoe, who she met whilst working in her media and marketing career and she discovered they had both lost parents to suicide. Amelia lost her mother when she was just 19 years old and it hugely impacted her mental health and even caused h...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 240 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Amelia Wrighton. Amelia is the co-founder of mental health charity, Suicide &amp; Co, a charity which supports those bereaved by suicide.Amelia started Suicide &amp; Co with her friend Emma Morrisoe, who she met whilst working in her media and marketing career and she discovered they had both lost parents to suicide. Amelia lost her mother when she was just 19 years old and it hugely impacted her mental health and even caused her to have grief and stress-induced alopecia. Amelia’s mother had lived and struggled with Bipolar Disorder (BD) for the time Amelia was alive. In this episode we discuss: the journey of Suicide &amp; Co and how she saw a gap in the mental health conversation five years ago around suicide loss, the counselling service and other services the charity provide to people. We also discuss the importance of language around suicide in the mainstream conversation, as well as how we support others who have been affected by it. For Amelia’s mental health, we discuss the grief of losing her mum and what it was like to live with someone with Bipolar and the differences between how it affects men and women. We finish by discussing burnout, medication and how she manages her self-care when her full-time job is dealing with suicide and intense mental health conversations on a daily basis.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Suicide &amp; Co here: https://www.suicideandco.org/Follow Suicide &amp; Co on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suicideandco/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 240 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Amelia Wrighton. Amelia is the co-founder of mental health charity, Suicide &amp; Co, a charity which supports those bereaved by suicide.Amelia started Suicide &amp; Co with her friend Emma Morrisoe, who she met whilst working in her media and marketing career and she discovered they had both lost parents to suicide. Amelia lost her mother when she was just 19 years old and it hugely impacted her mental health and even caused her to have grief and stress-induced alopecia. Amelia’s mother had lived and struggled with Bipolar Disorder (BD) for the time Amelia was alive. In this episode we discuss: the journey of Suicide &amp; Co and how she saw a gap in the mental health conversation five years ago around suicide loss, the counselling service and other services the charity provide to people. We also discuss the importance of language around suicide in the mainstream conversation, as well as how we support others who have been affected by it. For Amelia’s mental health, we discuss the grief of losing her mum and what it was like to live with someone with Bipolar and the differences between how it affects men and women. We finish by discussing burnout, medication and how she manages her self-care when her full-time job is dealing with suicide and intense mental health conversations on a daily basis.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Suicide &amp; Co here: https://www.suicideandco.org/Follow Suicide &amp; Co on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suicideandco/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #239 - Gary Hayes</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 239 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Gary Hayes. Gary is the Co-Founder and CEO of PTSD999, which is a charity that was set up in 2015 to support those in the emergency services, and their families, living with Post Traumatic Stress. Gary lives with Complex PTSD himself and was undiagnosed for many years when he worked in the British Transport Police (BTP) as a Police Officer. Gary’s journey began when he joined the Army in the mid-1980s and spent many years in no...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 239 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Gary Hayes. Gary is the Co-Founder and CEO of PTSD999, which is a charity that was set up in 2015 to support those in the emergency services, and their families, living with Post Traumatic Stress. Gary lives with Complex PTSD himself and was undiagnosed for many years when he worked in the British Transport Police (BTP) as a Police Officer. Gary’s journey began when he joined the Army in the mid-1980s and spent many years in non-active service. He then met his wife, who was joining the police force and he was growing tired of military life. He was encouraged to join himself and he did in 2003, passing through the recruitment process and joining the BTP. He started by policing football matches in London, largely for West Ham United before then joining a specialist counter-terrorist policing team. The year is 2005 and sadly, Gary’s policing work coincided with 7/7, which is the biggest and most deadly terrorist attack that has hit London in recent memory. 52 people were killed in bombings on London tubes and buses, with a second failed attack coming on 21/7.Gary was seconded to the temporary mortuary that had been set up at Charing Cross to identify the victims and spent two harrowing months going through hundreds of body parts, identifying people and notifying their families. This work had a huge impact on Gary’s mental health and he began to go off the rails, drinking heavily to cope with the horrors of what he saw. Fast forward to the 2012 Olympics and at this point, Gary felt ‘broken’. He got into an altercation with a member of the public whilst off-duty and he was suspended from work and given the ultimatum of either resigning or going to a tribunal and risk losing his pension. Sadly, after 11 years of policing, he made the decision to resign and his mental health spiralled further. He made a plan to take his own life and came extremely close to doing it. Thankfully, something stopped him from doing it. He told his wife and that moment of rock bottom was the start of his journey to recovery to where he is now and the work he does with PTSD999. In this episode we discuss his career in the military, police to the work he does with PTSD999 now, PTSD and the mental health state of men like him in the emergency services. For Gary’s mental health, he was sexually abused by two men in his childhood, firstly a babysitter when he was just six years old and the second was a football coach when he was eight years old. This abuse had a monumental impact on Gary and were suppressed memories for many years. We discuss this, the suicide attempt he made after resigning from the British Transport Police, the dark and ugly side of mental illness and the recovery journey to where he is now. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about PTSD999 here: https://www.ptsd-999.com/You can follow PTSD999 on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd999official/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about suicide, sexual abuse and the terrorist attack of 7/7, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 239 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Gary Hayes. Gary is the Co-Founder and CEO of PTSD999, which is a charity that was set up in 2015 to support those in the emergency services, and their families, living with Post Traumatic Stress. Gary lives with Complex PTSD himself and was undiagnosed for many years when he worked in the British Transport Police (BTP) as a Police Officer. Gary’s journey began when he joined the Army in the mid-1980s and spent many years in non-active service. He then met his wife, who was joining the police force and he was growing tired of military life. He was encouraged to join himself and he did in 2003, passing through the recruitment process and joining the BTP. He started by policing football matches in London, largely for West Ham United before then joining a specialist counter-terrorist policing team. The year is 2005 and sadly, Gary’s policing work coincided with 7/7, which is the biggest and most deadly terrorist attack that has hit London in recent memory. 52 people were killed in bombings on London tubes and buses, with a second failed attack coming on 21/7.Gary was seconded to the temporary mortuary that had been set up at Charing Cross to identify the victims and spent two harrowing months going through hundreds of body parts, identifying people and notifying their families. This work had a huge impact on Gary’s mental health and he began to go off the rails, drinking heavily to cope with the horrors of what he saw. Fast forward to the 2012 Olympics and at this point, Gary felt ‘broken’. He got into an altercation with a member of the public whilst off-duty and he was suspended from work and given the ultimatum of either resigning or going to a tribunal and risk losing his pension. Sadly, after 11 years of policing, he made the decision to resign and his mental health spiralled further. He made a plan to take his own life and came extremely close to doing it. Thankfully, something stopped him from doing it. He told his wife and that moment of rock bottom was the start of his journey to recovery to where he is now and the work he does with PTSD999. In this episode we discuss his career in the military, police to the work he does with PTSD999 now, PTSD and the mental health state of men like him in the emergency services. For Gary’s mental health, he was sexually abused by two men in his childhood, firstly a babysitter when he was just six years old and the second was a football coach when he was eight years old. This abuse had a monumental impact on Gary and were suppressed memories for many years. We discuss this, the suicide attempt he made after resigning from the British Transport Police, the dark and ugly side of mental illness and the recovery journey to where he is now. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about PTSD999 here: https://www.ptsd-999.com/You can follow PTSD999 on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd999official/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about suicide, sexual abuse and the terrorist attack of 7/7, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #238 - Claudia &amp; Tobi</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 238 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked back in with previous guests Claudia Van-Nimwegen and Tobiah Frei for a special episode.Claudia is a a teacher, photographer and creative. Tobiah Frei is an artist and sound engineer. They both met each other through the London church, Liberty London.In this episode we discuss their friendship, faith, creative commonalities and how our Founder Freddie and Tobi supported Claudia through a very serious mental health crisis she had in De...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 238 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked back in with previous guests Claudia Van-Nimwegen and Tobiah Frei for a special episode.Claudia is a a teacher, photographer and creative. Tobiah Frei is an artist and sound engineer. They both met each other through the London church, Liberty London.In this episode we discuss their friendship, faith, creative commonalities and how our Founder Freddie and Tobi supported Claudia through a very serious mental health crisis she had in December 2022. Claudia was hospitalised from a Stroke and was struggling with her finances at the time due to the low paying role she was in at the time and not being able to work. Tobi set up a crowdfunder through the church to give Claudia the support she needed to get back on her feet and begin her recovery properly when she was discharged from hospital.In this episode we have an honest and open conversation about how a crisis like Claudia&apos;s doesn&apos;t just affect the person but everyone around them, how you can support someone in your life who might be going through their own crisis and encourage that person to take ownership of their mental health, at the right time. We also discuss the uncomfortable conversations around detachment if a person&apos;s mental health crisis becomes too difficult for you to sustain.Claudia and Tobi are two of our favourite guests and have been on the podcast a combined seven times! We&apos;re very proud of how far they have both come and are a shining example of the power of the community that we have tried to build here at Vent.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to all of Claudia&apos;s previous episodes here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/sets/claudiaYou can listen to all of Tobi&apos;s previous episodes below:Behind The Mic - Tobiah Frei: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-mic-tobiah-freiBehind The Mic - Tobiah Frei - Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-mic-tobiah-frei-part-2You can find out more about Claudia&apos;s photography through &apos;The LDN Perspective&apos; on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.ldn.perspective/ Listen to Tobiah Frei on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1hqQ69Hma…e019cc4d139c4ac8Apple Music: music.apple.com/gb/artist/tobiah-frei/1099190702YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJd3FlQOgWfoyKvR_WVPtwYou can follow Tobiah Frei on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/tobiahfreimusic/?hl=enSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 238 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked back in with previous guests Claudia Van-Nimwegen and Tobiah Frei for a special episode.Claudia is a a teacher, photographer and creative. Tobiah Frei is an artist and sound engineer. They both met each other through the London church, Liberty London.In this episode we discuss their friendship, faith, creative commonalities and how our Founder Freddie and Tobi supported Claudia through a very serious mental health crisis she had in December 2022. Claudia was hospitalised from a Stroke and was struggling with her finances at the time due to the low paying role she was in at the time and not being able to work. Tobi set up a crowdfunder through the church to give Claudia the support she needed to get back on her feet and begin her recovery properly when she was discharged from hospital.In this episode we have an honest and open conversation about how a crisis like Claudia&apos;s doesn&apos;t just affect the person but everyone around them, how you can support someone in your life who might be going through their own crisis and encourage that person to take ownership of their mental health, at the right time. We also discuss the uncomfortable conversations around detachment if a person&apos;s mental health crisis becomes too difficult for you to sustain.Claudia and Tobi are two of our favourite guests and have been on the podcast a combined seven times! We&apos;re very proud of how far they have both come and are a shining example of the power of the community that we have tried to build here at Vent.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to all of Claudia&apos;s previous episodes here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/sets/claudiaYou can listen to all of Tobi&apos;s previous episodes below:Behind The Mic - Tobiah Frei: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-mic-tobiah-freiBehind The Mic - Tobiah Frei - Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-mic-tobiah-frei-part-2You can find out more about Claudia&apos;s photography through &apos;The LDN Perspective&apos; on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.ldn.perspective/ Listen to Tobiah Frei on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1hqQ69Hma…e019cc4d139c4ac8Apple Music: music.apple.com/gb/artist/tobiah-frei/1099190702YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJd3FlQOgWfoyKvR_WVPtwYou can follow Tobiah Frei on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/tobiahfreimusic/?hl=enSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #237 - Jordan Nimmo</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 237 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Jordan Nimmo. Jordan is the Founder of men's mental health platform, 'Men Behind The Masc' (MBTM), which he started in 2018.MBTM aims to promote positive mental health in men and change the conversation around men’s mental health more generally.Jordan became a father aged 19 years old with his childhood sweetheart Ashley and went onto have three children together. Two years ago, Jordan lost his grandfather, who was a father fi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 237 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Jordan Nimmo. Jordan is the Founder of men&apos;s mental health platform, &apos;Men Behind The Masc&apos; (MBTM), which he started in 2018.MBTM aims to promote positive mental health in men and change the conversation around men’s mental health more generally.Jordan became a father aged 19 years old with his childhood sweetheart Ashley and went onto have three children together. Two years ago, Jordan lost his grandfather, who was a father figure to Jordan as his own father was absent during his childhood.Losing his grandfather and Jordan’s father’s refusal to have a relationship with him was, in Jordan’s words ‘like losing two dads’ and it had a big impact on his mental health. Tragically, the grief was not to end here as in April 2023, Jordan’s wife Ashleigh was taken to hospital suddenly and without warning.  Within a day, Ashleigh was in a coma and then died, rocking Jordan’s world in the blink of an eye. Ashleigh’s official cause of death is encephalitis, which is colloquially known as &apos;meningitis of the brain&apos;. Since that moment, Jordan has been forced into a grief he could never prepare for, become a single dad to his three boys and give them the stability and love they need to stop the death of their mother derailing their entire life. In this episode we discuss the story of Men Behind The Masc, the impact of growing up without his father and how it created a desire in him to start a family and be a good and present father for his own children. We also discuss the important roles that his grandfather and his step-father have played in his life. We then dive deep into the grief of his grandfather’s death and for his wife Ashleigh respectively. We discuss the health anxiety he now has in himself and his children after Ashleigh’s death, the decision he made to move house to the countryside to give him and his kids a fresh start and how he manages his children’s grief on a daily basis.We also explore the conversation around paternal grief and the taboos that exist for single dads like Jordan.We finish by talking about the strength his children give him, resilience vs antifragility, the concept of ‘The Wounded Healer’, why men evolutionarily take on a support role for others during times of grief and trauma and how he keeps moving forward day-by-day.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Men Behind The Masc on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menbehindthemasc/You can read the 2018 Vent article we discussed in full here: https://vent.org.uk/men-behind-masc-breaking-boundaries-smashing-stigmas-unlocking-potentialSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 237 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Jordan Nimmo. Jordan is the Founder of men&apos;s mental health platform, &apos;Men Behind The Masc&apos; (MBTM), which he started in 2018.MBTM aims to promote positive mental health in men and change the conversation around men’s mental health more generally.Jordan became a father aged 19 years old with his childhood sweetheart Ashley and went onto have three children together. Two years ago, Jordan lost his grandfather, who was a father figure to Jordan as his own father was absent during his childhood.Losing his grandfather and Jordan’s father’s refusal to have a relationship with him was, in Jordan’s words ‘like losing two dads’ and it had a big impact on his mental health. Tragically, the grief was not to end here as in April 2023, Jordan’s wife Ashleigh was taken to hospital suddenly and without warning.  Within a day, Ashleigh was in a coma and then died, rocking Jordan’s world in the blink of an eye. Ashleigh’s official cause of death is encephalitis, which is colloquially known as &apos;meningitis of the brain&apos;. Since that moment, Jordan has been forced into a grief he could never prepare for, become a single dad to his three boys and give them the stability and love they need to stop the death of their mother derailing their entire life. In this episode we discuss the story of Men Behind The Masc, the impact of growing up without his father and how it created a desire in him to start a family and be a good and present father for his own children. We also discuss the important roles that his grandfather and his step-father have played in his life. We then dive deep into the grief of his grandfather’s death and for his wife Ashleigh respectively. We discuss the health anxiety he now has in himself and his children after Ashleigh’s death, the decision he made to move house to the countryside to give him and his kids a fresh start and how he manages his children’s grief on a daily basis.We also explore the conversation around paternal grief and the taboos that exist for single dads like Jordan.We finish by talking about the strength his children give him, resilience vs antifragility, the concept of ‘The Wounded Healer’, why men evolutionarily take on a support role for others during times of grief and trauma and how he keeps moving forward day-by-day.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Men Behind The Masc on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menbehindthemasc/You can read the 2018 Vent article we discussed in full here: https://vent.org.uk/men-behind-masc-breaking-boundaries-smashing-stigmas-unlocking-potentialSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #236 - Oliver Tennant</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 236 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Oliver Tennant. Ollie is an actor and the Founder of Run4Hope, a campaign he has created where he is running 12 marathons in 12 months to raise money for men's mental health charity, James’ Place UK. In this episode we discuss how and why he started Run4Hope and his fitness journey into getting ready for the marathons. We then explore how his skills as an actor have helped him promote the campaign and why he allowed other runne...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 236 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Oliver Tennant. Ollie is an actor and the Founder of Run4Hope, a campaign he has created where he is running 12 marathons in 12 months to raise money for men&apos;s mental health charity, James’ Place UK. In this episode we discuss how and why he started Run4Hope and his fitness journey into getting ready for the marathons. We then explore how his skills as an actor have helped him promote the campaign and why he allowed other runners to join him on the marathons if they want to.For Ollie’s mental health, we discuss bullying he experienced whilst at boarding school from his peers, suicidality, how acting gave him a tool to develop his self-confidence and self-esteem and the fresh start which acting school provided for him.We also discuss how he came to terms with his bisexuality, accepting it and embracing it as he entered adulthood.We finish by discussing perfectionism which the bullying gave Ollie as a scar, how he manages it and harnesses it as well.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out how you can donate to Run4Hope or take part in one of their marathons here: https://linkin.bio/runforhope2024/ You can follow Run4Hope on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_run4hope/You can listen to our previous episode with Andy Noon from James&apos; Place UK here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-224-andy-noonSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 236 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Oliver Tennant. Ollie is an actor and the Founder of Run4Hope, a campaign he has created where he is running 12 marathons in 12 months to raise money for men&apos;s mental health charity, James’ Place UK. In this episode we discuss how and why he started Run4Hope and his fitness journey into getting ready for the marathons. We then explore how his skills as an actor have helped him promote the campaign and why he allowed other runners to join him on the marathons if they want to.For Ollie’s mental health, we discuss bullying he experienced whilst at boarding school from his peers, suicidality, how acting gave him a tool to develop his self-confidence and self-esteem and the fresh start which acting school provided for him.We also discuss how he came to terms with his bisexuality, accepting it and embracing it as he entered adulthood.We finish by discussing perfectionism which the bullying gave Ollie as a scar, how he manages it and harnesses it as well.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out how you can donate to Run4Hope or take part in one of their marathons here: https://linkin.bio/runforhope2024/ You can follow Run4Hope on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_run4hope/You can listen to our previous episode with Andy Noon from James&apos; Place UK here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-224-andy-noonSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #235 - Diane Porterfield</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 235 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Diane Porterfield. Diane is a menopause Nurse Practitioner, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) prescriber and the Founder of Bourne2Care.Bourne2Care is Diane's own private consulting practice, where she sees female clients struggling with the menopause and she can prescribe HRT as a course of treatment, where appropriate. Diane has gone through the menopause and takes HRT herself. Diane's expert knowledge spans a 30 year nursing...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 235 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Diane Porterfield. Diane is a menopause Nurse Practitioner, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) prescriber and the Founder of Bourne2Care.Bourne2Care is Diane&apos;s own private consulting practice, where she sees female clients struggling with the menopause and she can prescribe HRT as a course of treatment, where appropriate. Diane has gone through the menopause and takes HRT herself. Diane&apos;s expert knowledge spans a 30 year nursing career in women&apos;s health, which she began her training at just 17 years old. In this episode we discuss her healthcare journey, her training as a nurse and her travels across many different countries for work including the middle-east in Oman and Abu Dhabi and even the Isle of Man. We then do a deep dive into her work at Bourne2Care and every aspect of life which the menopause affects women’s health and wellbeing. This includes physical health and stereotypical symptoms like hot flushes, muscle aches, joint pains and headaches as well as others like low mood, anxiety, mood swings, low self-esteem and problems with memory or concentration. We break down the myths around the menopause and also how it impacts so many other areas, including relationships, friendships, social life, work and even driving ability.We then explore the various types of treatment women can access for support with the menopause, the self-awareness that women need when they are experiencing menopausal symptoms and how men in these women’s lives can be an effective and compassionate support pillar. For Diane’s mental health, we discuss her own experience of the menopause, the identity crisis she experienced when the Covid-19 lockdown hit and she lost most of her work as a nurse temporarily, and the death of her mum in May 2020. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Bourne2Care here: https://www.bourne2care.co.uk/You can follow Diane on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeporterfield_bourne/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 235 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Diane Porterfield. Diane is a menopause Nurse Practitioner, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) prescriber and the Founder of Bourne2Care.Bourne2Care is Diane&apos;s own private consulting practice, where she sees female clients struggling with the menopause and she can prescribe HRT as a course of treatment, where appropriate. Diane has gone through the menopause and takes HRT herself. Diane&apos;s expert knowledge spans a 30 year nursing career in women&apos;s health, which she began her training at just 17 years old. In this episode we discuss her healthcare journey, her training as a nurse and her travels across many different countries for work including the middle-east in Oman and Abu Dhabi and even the Isle of Man. We then do a deep dive into her work at Bourne2Care and every aspect of life which the menopause affects women’s health and wellbeing. This includes physical health and stereotypical symptoms like hot flushes, muscle aches, joint pains and headaches as well as others like low mood, anxiety, mood swings, low self-esteem and problems with memory or concentration. We break down the myths around the menopause and also how it impacts so many other areas, including relationships, friendships, social life, work and even driving ability.We then explore the various types of treatment women can access for support with the menopause, the self-awareness that women need when they are experiencing menopausal symptoms and how men in these women’s lives can be an effective and compassionate support pillar. For Diane’s mental health, we discuss her own experience of the menopause, the identity crisis she experienced when the Covid-19 lockdown hit and she lost most of her work as a nurse temporarily, and the death of her mum in May 2020. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Bourne2Care here: https://www.bourne2care.co.uk/You can follow Diane on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeporterfield_bourne/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #234 - Jonathan Lee</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #234 - Jonathan Lee</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 234 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jonathan Lee. Jon is currently a Creative Director at an advertising agency and the Founder of mental health initiative The Life Jacket (TLJ).After Jon’s friend Alex took his own life in 2023, he wanted to create a new suicide prevention tool that would have intervened in the period building up to Alex’s death. Jon tragically discovered Alex had been researching suicide methods online for a year prior to when he did it.   Jon t...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 234 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jonathan Lee. Jon is currently a Creative Director at an advertising agency and the Founder of mental health initiative The Life Jacket (TLJ).After Jon’s friend Alex took his own life in 2023, he wanted to create a new suicide prevention tool that would have intervened in the period building up to Alex’s death. Jon tragically discovered Alex had been researching suicide methods online for a year prior to when he did it.   Jon then created an initiative in partnership with R;pple Suicide Prevention and The Life Jacket was born. The Life Jacket aims to give people the skills, knowledge and confidence to take action and turn someone else’s life around.In the UK alone, there are over 1.2 million internet searches every month on how one can take their own life. TLJ work with organisations, alliances, universities and schools to reduce the number of lives lost to suicide through collective, preventative action.To launch the platform, 17 life jackets were placed in locations around the UK, with each jacket dedicated to someone who has tragically lost their life to suicide.In this episode, we discuss the journey of The Life Jacket, what Jon wants to achieve with it, the bubble which exists in some mental health spaces and how Jon wants to break out of that. We also discuss his plans for the future including workshops and international Life Jacket chapters across the world. For Jon’s mental health, we discuss the impact that Alex’s suicide had on him and his mental health, why he wanted to take that grief and turn it into TLJ and how we can positively intervene and spot the signs of a man or anyone when they are suicidal.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about The Life Jacket here: https://thelifejacket.co.uk/You can follow The Life Jacket on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelifejacketmission/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 234 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jonathan Lee. Jon is currently a Creative Director at an advertising agency and the Founder of mental health initiative The Life Jacket (TLJ).After Jon’s friend Alex took his own life in 2023, he wanted to create a new suicide prevention tool that would have intervened in the period building up to Alex’s death. Jon tragically discovered Alex had been researching suicide methods online for a year prior to when he did it.   Jon then created an initiative in partnership with R;pple Suicide Prevention and The Life Jacket was born. The Life Jacket aims to give people the skills, knowledge and confidence to take action and turn someone else’s life around.In the UK alone, there are over 1.2 million internet searches every month on how one can take their own life. TLJ work with organisations, alliances, universities and schools to reduce the number of lives lost to suicide through collective, preventative action.To launch the platform, 17 life jackets were placed in locations around the UK, with each jacket dedicated to someone who has tragically lost their life to suicide.In this episode, we discuss the journey of The Life Jacket, what Jon wants to achieve with it, the bubble which exists in some mental health spaces and how Jon wants to break out of that. We also discuss his plans for the future including workshops and international Life Jacket chapters across the world. For Jon’s mental health, we discuss the impact that Alex’s suicide had on him and his mental health, why he wanted to take that grief and turn it into TLJ and how we can positively intervene and spot the signs of a man or anyone when they are suicidal.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about The Life Jacket here: https://thelifejacket.co.uk/You can follow The Life Jacket on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelifejacketmission/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #233 - Dr Susie Bennett</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 233 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with academic Dr Susie Bennett.Susie currently studies at the Suicidal Behaviour Research Lab (SBRL) at the University of Glasgow, researching male suicide.We came across Susie through friend of the pod George from TheTinMen and for her PHD dissertation, she conducted one of the largest studies of suicidal men ever done. She interviewed 32 men who had either attempted to take their own life or had suicidal thoughts and also heard fr...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 233 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with academic Dr Susie Bennett.Susie currently studies at the Suicidal Behaviour Research Lab (SBRL) at the University of Glasgow, researching male suicide.We came across Susie through friend of the pod George from TheTinMen and for her PHD dissertation, she conducted one of the largest studies of suicidal men ever done. She interviewed 32 men who had either attempted to take their own life or had suicidal thoughts and also heard from people bereaved from male suicide.Susie’s interest in men’s mental health started from an early age as she has three brothers she is close with. In 2017, as #MeToo was exploding into the public consciousness and a lot of men were rightly brought to justice for their crimes, Susie began to feel concerned about the overspill of it into men who did not fit the criteria of men like Harvey Weinstein but were being compared with him in the same breath. She also became uncomfortable with what she says was a growing narrative around ‘male privilege’ whilst also gaining knowledge about the statistics about suicide being the biggest killer of men under 50. She could not square the circle that all men seemingly simultaneously had all the privilege and power but were also taking their own lives at a much higher rate than women. She wondered if there was a part of the story that was missing. Fast forward to now and she is dedicating her work and career to helping men with their mental health. She does this through carrying out research into why men take their own lives and what society needs to do to listen to them and stop it from happening. In this episode we discuss her academic journey, how she became, in her words an ‘accidental academic’ and her desire to help men’s mental health.We discuss what she learned during the study she conducted and the biggest risk factors for men to take their own lives in childhood and adulthood. For Susie’s mental health, she struggled with high anxiety levels and traits associated with OCD during her childhood. These included intrusive thoughts and rituals which she hasn’t got diagnosed at time of recording. She is also trying to get assessed for ADHD at time of recording and we discuss those symptoms too. We also discuss her struggles with sexuality during the 1990s as she is a Lesbian, suicidality and the power and beauty of platonic friendships between lesbian girls and heterosexual men. We finish by wondering whether Gen-Z is in danger of losing these friendships as boys and girls in their cohort are increasingly moving further apart politically. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Susie on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/male_suicide_research/Twitter: https://twitter.com/susie_researchSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 233 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with academic Dr Susie Bennett.Susie currently studies at the Suicidal Behaviour Research Lab (SBRL) at the University of Glasgow, researching male suicide.We came across Susie through friend of the pod George from TheTinMen and for her PHD dissertation, she conducted one of the largest studies of suicidal men ever done. She interviewed 32 men who had either attempted to take their own life or had suicidal thoughts and also heard from people bereaved from male suicide.Susie’s interest in men’s mental health started from an early age as she has three brothers she is close with. In 2017, as #MeToo was exploding into the public consciousness and a lot of men were rightly brought to justice for their crimes, Susie began to feel concerned about the overspill of it into men who did not fit the criteria of men like Harvey Weinstein but were being compared with him in the same breath. She also became uncomfortable with what she says was a growing narrative around ‘male privilege’ whilst also gaining knowledge about the statistics about suicide being the biggest killer of men under 50. She could not square the circle that all men seemingly simultaneously had all the privilege and power but were also taking their own lives at a much higher rate than women. She wondered if there was a part of the story that was missing. Fast forward to now and she is dedicating her work and career to helping men with their mental health. She does this through carrying out research into why men take their own lives and what society needs to do to listen to them and stop it from happening. In this episode we discuss her academic journey, how she became, in her words an ‘accidental academic’ and her desire to help men’s mental health.We discuss what she learned during the study she conducted and the biggest risk factors for men to take their own lives in childhood and adulthood. For Susie’s mental health, she struggled with high anxiety levels and traits associated with OCD during her childhood. These included intrusive thoughts and rituals which she hasn’t got diagnosed at time of recording. She is also trying to get assessed for ADHD at time of recording and we discuss those symptoms too. We also discuss her struggles with sexuality during the 1990s as she is a Lesbian, suicidality and the power and beauty of platonic friendships between lesbian girls and heterosexual men. We finish by wondering whether Gen-Z is in danger of losing these friendships as boys and girls in their cohort are increasingly moving further apart politically. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Susie on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/male_suicide_research/Twitter: https://twitter.com/susie_researchSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - VICTORS - Part 3</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked back in with UK band VICTORS for the third time. This time we checked in with Simon who plays lead guitar in the band.In this episode we discuss Simon’s music journey and how he came to form the band with Harry who came on for Parts 1 and 2, playing in various indie-rock bands in his school days and a fond discussion over a shared love of the mid-00s UK pop-punk and rock scene.For industry issues, we discuss social media and the instability and unp...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked back in with UK band VICTORS for the third time. This time we checked in with Simon who plays lead guitar in the band.In this episode we discuss Simon’s music journey and how he came to form the band with Harry who came on for Parts 1 and 2, playing in various indie-rock bands in his school days and a fond discussion over a shared love of the mid-00s UK pop-punk and rock scene.For industry issues, we discuss social media and the instability and unpredictability of the music industry.We also discuss the band&apos;s recent experience as headliners of Just Checking In Live #5 and the launch of their new single &apos;Nothing Seems to Matter Now&apos;, which was released the day before the show.For Simon’s mental health, we discuss the death of a good friend of Simon’s who took his own life on October 30th 2023. Simon had known Ben since childhood and they were part of a group who regularly went climbing together. We discuss the shock of his death, the grieving process and how we can stop other men like Ben from taking their own life and help them find the release valve that works for them.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to VICTORS on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/163g9TCjT…hwS7Gs2Ka3bPfubAYouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCq-H6qmB1U59D2XqRNl2EcQSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/victorsofficialFollow VICTORS on social media platforms below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/victorsofficial/Twitter: twitter.com/victorsliveFacebook: www.facebook.com/victorsofficial/You can listen to Parts 1 and 2 of VICTORS&apos; journey below: Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-mic-v-i-c-t-o-r-s?in=venthelpuk/sets/behind-the-micPart 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/btm-victors-part-2Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: VICTORS - Nothing Seems to Matter Now: https://open.spotify.com/track/3YktaxfQzXAAVY5utLFdKP?si=cea98896ea8a4d35<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked back in with UK band VICTORS for the third time. This time we checked in with Simon who plays lead guitar in the band.In this episode we discuss Simon’s music journey and how he came to form the band with Harry who came on for Parts 1 and 2, playing in various indie-rock bands in his school days and a fond discussion over a shared love of the mid-00s UK pop-punk and rock scene.For industry issues, we discuss social media and the instability and unpredictability of the music industry.We also discuss the band&apos;s recent experience as headliners of Just Checking In Live #5 and the launch of their new single &apos;Nothing Seems to Matter Now&apos;, which was released the day before the show.For Simon’s mental health, we discuss the death of a good friend of Simon’s who took his own life on October 30th 2023. Simon had known Ben since childhood and they were part of a group who regularly went climbing together. We discuss the shock of his death, the grieving process and how we can stop other men like Ben from taking their own life and help them find the release valve that works for them.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to VICTORS on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/163g9TCjT…hwS7Gs2Ka3bPfubAYouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCq-H6qmB1U59D2XqRNl2EcQSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/victorsofficialFollow VICTORS on social media platforms below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/victorsofficial/Twitter: twitter.com/victorsliveFacebook: www.facebook.com/victorsofficial/You can listen to Parts 1 and 2 of VICTORS&apos; journey below: Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-mic-v-i-c-t-o-r-s?in=venthelpuk/sets/behind-the-micPart 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/btm-victors-part-2Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: VICTORS - Nothing Seems to Matter Now: https://open.spotify.com/track/3YktaxfQzXAAVY5utLFdKP?si=cea98896ea8a4d35<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #232 - Samuel Mace</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 232 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with academic and writer Dr Samuel Mace.Sam currently works as a teaching fellow at the University of Leeds and has a SubStack called ‘Theory Matters’. He also holds a BA and MA in Politics and a PHD, which specialised in political theory and middle-eastern studies.We came across Sam through an article he wrote in The Critic entitled ‘Beyond mental health awareness’. The piece explores a lot of the uncomfortable conversations around...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 232 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with academic and writer Dr Samuel Mace.Sam currently works as a teaching fellow at the University of Leeds and has a SubStack called ‘Theory Matters’. He also holds a BA and MA in Politics and a PHD, which specialised in political theory and middle-eastern studies.We came across Sam through an article he wrote in The Critic entitled ‘Beyond mental health awareness’. The piece explores a lot of the uncomfortable conversations around mental illness and proposes some solutions we need to have if we are to truly tackle the issue.In this episode we discuss Sam’s academic journey, a deep dive into the article, socialisation and the lack of connection in today’s society and how that specifically affects men and male loneliness.For Sam’s mental health, we discuss a year out he took from university between his second year and third year in 2014/15 and the positive affect that had on his mental health and the importance of having strong and supportive networks in your life.We finish by discussing the grief of losing his dad a few years ago and the metaphorical ‘bolt of lightning’ which it had on him and caused him to make some positive changes in his life.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can read Sam&apos;s article we discussed in The Critic in full here: thecritic.co.uk/beyond-mental-health-awareness/You can subscribe to Sam&apos;s SubStack here: theorymatters.substack.com/You can follow Sam on social media below:Twitter: twitter.com/thoughtgenerateSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 232 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with academic and writer Dr Samuel Mace.Sam currently works as a teaching fellow at the University of Leeds and has a SubStack called ‘Theory Matters’. He also holds a BA and MA in Politics and a PHD, which specialised in political theory and middle-eastern studies.We came across Sam through an article he wrote in The Critic entitled ‘Beyond mental health awareness’. The piece explores a lot of the uncomfortable conversations around mental illness and proposes some solutions we need to have if we are to truly tackle the issue.In this episode we discuss Sam’s academic journey, a deep dive into the article, socialisation and the lack of connection in today’s society and how that specifically affects men and male loneliness.For Sam’s mental health, we discuss a year out he took from university between his second year and third year in 2014/15 and the positive affect that had on his mental health and the importance of having strong and supportive networks in your life.We finish by discussing the grief of losing his dad a few years ago and the metaphorical ‘bolt of lightning’ which it had on him and caused him to make some positive changes in his life.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can read Sam&apos;s article we discussed in The Critic in full here: thecritic.co.uk/beyond-mental-health-awareness/You can subscribe to Sam&apos;s SubStack here: theorymatters.substack.com/You can follow Sam on social media below:Twitter: twitter.com/thoughtgenerateSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #231 - Elliot Pearce - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 231 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with a very old friend of ours, Elliot Pearce. Elliot first came on the podcast way back when in JCIP #2! At the time we recorded Part 1 he worked at Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA), a very important organisation who deliver Mental Health First Aid training to organisations across the UK. Elliot worked his way up to the role of Community Engagement Manager before he was unfortunately made redundant during the Covid-19 pa...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 231 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with a very old friend of ours, Elliot Pearce. Elliot first came on the podcast way back when in JCIP #2! At the time we recorded Part 1 he worked at Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA), a very important organisation who deliver Mental Health First Aid training to organisations across the UK. Elliot worked his way up to the role of Community Engagement Manager before he was unfortunately made redundant during the Covid-19 pandemic. He now currently works as Senior Partnerships Manager at Oviva, a company who empower everyone to change their eating and lifestyle-related habits, improving their long-term health through personalised support and technology. In this episode we discuss the work he does with Oviva, the mental health impact of his redundancy from MHFA and how he needs to work harder to employ mental health tools in his day-to-day life, now he is outside the bubble of the mental health sector.We also discuss how Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects his mental health and the importance of routine for him.We then discuss his love of running and the importance of it for his physical and mental health, the Covid-19 pandemic and how it affected him then and his behaviour now and his desire to work in the office as often as possible.We finish with a reminisce about Elliot and our Founder Freddie&apos;s friendship, the gigs they went to together to see long-time friends of the pod and sadly disbanded band Patawawa, who also provide the theme-tune for this podcast and a chat about the future.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Part 1 of Elliot&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-2-elliot-pearceSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 231 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with a very old friend of ours, Elliot Pearce. Elliot first came on the podcast way back when in JCIP #2! At the time we recorded Part 1 he worked at Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA), a very important organisation who deliver Mental Health First Aid training to organisations across the UK. Elliot worked his way up to the role of Community Engagement Manager before he was unfortunately made redundant during the Covid-19 pandemic. He now currently works as Senior Partnerships Manager at Oviva, a company who empower everyone to change their eating and lifestyle-related habits, improving their long-term health through personalised support and technology. In this episode we discuss the work he does with Oviva, the mental health impact of his redundancy from MHFA and how he needs to work harder to employ mental health tools in his day-to-day life, now he is outside the bubble of the mental health sector.We also discuss how Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects his mental health and the importance of routine for him.We then discuss his love of running and the importance of it for his physical and mental health, the Covid-19 pandemic and how it affected him then and his behaviour now and his desire to work in the office as often as possible.We finish with a reminisce about Elliot and our Founder Freddie&apos;s friendship, the gigs they went to together to see long-time friends of the pod and sadly disbanded band Patawawa, who also provide the theme-tune for this podcast and a chat about the future.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Part 1 of Elliot&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-2-elliot-pearceSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #230 - Sam Evans - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 230 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Sam Evans.Sam is a mental health advocate and works in the healthcare industry. He first came on the podcast way back when in JCIP #31.In Part 1, we discussed his exposure to mental illness when one of his friends tragically took his own life and it ignited his desire to help men with their mental health. He has since put his words into action and took part in mental health campaign ‘Movember’ several times and was recentl...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 230 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Sam Evans.Sam is a mental health advocate and works in the healthcare industry. He first came on the podcast way back when in JCIP #31.In Part 1, we discussed his exposure to mental illness when one of his friends tragically took his own life and it ignited his desire to help men with their mental health. He has since put his words into action and took part in mental health campaign ‘Movember’ several times and was recently made lead of his internal mental health group at work. In Part 2, we discuss that promotion, how his understanding of mental health and mental illness has changed and how he has learned more about his own mental health in the last three years.We also discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on his mental health and when is the right time to healthily detach from supporting someone’s mental health? This is an uncomfortable conversation the mainstream mental health conversation refuses to have because the ugly side of mental illness isn’t surface-level awareness campaigns.Sometimes mental health support requires huge levels of patience, perseverance and the awareness to recognise there may come a point when a person needs to take personal responsibility for their mental health. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Part 1 of Sam&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-31-sam-evansYou can follow Sam on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam_evans23/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 230 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Sam Evans.Sam is a mental health advocate and works in the healthcare industry. He first came on the podcast way back when in JCIP #31.In Part 1, we discussed his exposure to mental illness when one of his friends tragically took his own life and it ignited his desire to help men with their mental health. He has since put his words into action and took part in mental health campaign ‘Movember’ several times and was recently made lead of his internal mental health group at work. In Part 2, we discuss that promotion, how his understanding of mental health and mental illness has changed and how he has learned more about his own mental health in the last three years.We also discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on his mental health and when is the right time to healthily detach from supporting someone’s mental health? This is an uncomfortable conversation the mainstream mental health conversation refuses to have because the ugly side of mental illness isn’t surface-level awareness campaigns.Sometimes mental health support requires huge levels of patience, perseverance and the awareness to recognise there may come a point when a person needs to take personal responsibility for their mental health. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Part 1 of Sam&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-31-sam-evansYou can follow Sam on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam_evans23/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #229 - Andy Hayward</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 229 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with conflict journalist, Andy Hayward. Andy currently works as a freelance journalist and has previously worked for VICE News in their international team producing news pieces and documentaries. Andy also previously worked on VICE’s flagship, Emmy Award-winning show VICE News Tonight on HBO.We came across Andy through friend of the pod Jake Hanrahan who interviewed him on his podcast Popular Front about an upcoming documentary he h...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 229 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with conflict journalist, Andy Hayward. Andy currently works as a freelance journalist and has previously worked for VICE News in their international team producing news pieces and documentaries. Andy also previously worked on VICE’s flagship, Emmy Award-winning show VICE News Tonight on HBO.We came across Andy through friend of the pod Jake Hanrahan who interviewed him on his podcast Popular Front about an upcoming documentary he has produced within Russia called ‘Warped by War: Inside Putin’s Russia’. The film covers the suppression of the Russian regime of public dissent against the war in Ukraine, speaks to the family members of Russian soldiers who are currently serving and those who have been killed.In this episode we discuss the film in-depth through a mental health lens, his previous films he has done in Russia and Belarus and his wider journey in conflict journalism. For industry issues, we discuss work-life balance and the responsibility he feels as a journalist to capture the stories of those who speak out against the regime but not put their lives in danger. For Andy’s mental health, we discuss the importance of having positive relationships in your life as a release valve from the day-to-day of conflict journalism, the stress and paranoia that come with working in a repressive country like Russia and how that bleeds out into his personal life. We finish by discussing his family&apos;s military background and how that’s shaped his attitude towards mental health. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find links to watch all of Andy&apos;s films we discussed on the podcast in full below: &apos;Protesters in Belarus Are Being Jailed and Killed, But That Isn&apos;t Stopping Them&apos;: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSnZp7_TM28&amp;pp=ygVSUHJvdGVzdGVycyBpbiBCZWxhcnVzIEFyZSBCZWluZyBKYWlsZWQgYW5kIEtpbGxlZCwgQnV0IFRoYXQgSXNuJ3QgU3RvcHBpbmcgVGhlbeKAmQ%3D%3D&apos;Nationalism or Nothing: Life in Modern Russia&apos;: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w56s1tTS9io&amp;t=495s&amp;ab_channel=VICENews&apos;Putin&apos;s Russia: A Country at War with Itself&apos;: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rnFtnDa_Oo&amp;ab_channel=VICENewsYou can follow Andy on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndyJohnHaywardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_andy_hayward/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 229 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with conflict journalist, Andy Hayward. Andy currently works as a freelance journalist and has previously worked for VICE News in their international team producing news pieces and documentaries. Andy also previously worked on VICE’s flagship, Emmy Award-winning show VICE News Tonight on HBO.We came across Andy through friend of the pod Jake Hanrahan who interviewed him on his podcast Popular Front about an upcoming documentary he has produced within Russia called ‘Warped by War: Inside Putin’s Russia’. The film covers the suppression of the Russian regime of public dissent against the war in Ukraine, speaks to the family members of Russian soldiers who are currently serving and those who have been killed.In this episode we discuss the film in-depth through a mental health lens, his previous films he has done in Russia and Belarus and his wider journey in conflict journalism. For industry issues, we discuss work-life balance and the responsibility he feels as a journalist to capture the stories of those who speak out against the regime but not put their lives in danger. For Andy’s mental health, we discuss the importance of having positive relationships in your life as a release valve from the day-to-day of conflict journalism, the stress and paranoia that come with working in a repressive country like Russia and how that bleeds out into his personal life. We finish by discussing his family&apos;s military background and how that’s shaped his attitude towards mental health. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find links to watch all of Andy&apos;s films we discussed on the podcast in full below: &apos;Protesters in Belarus Are Being Jailed and Killed, But That Isn&apos;t Stopping Them&apos;: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSnZp7_TM28&amp;pp=ygVSUHJvdGVzdGVycyBpbiBCZWxhcnVzIEFyZSBCZWluZyBKYWlsZWQgYW5kIEtpbGxlZCwgQnV0IFRoYXQgSXNuJ3QgU3RvcHBpbmcgVGhlbeKAmQ%3D%3D&apos;Nationalism or Nothing: Life in Modern Russia&apos;: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w56s1tTS9io&amp;t=495s&amp;ab_channel=VICENews&apos;Putin&apos;s Russia: A Country at War with Itself&apos;: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rnFtnDa_Oo&amp;ab_channel=VICENewsYou can follow Andy on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndyJohnHaywardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_andy_hayward/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - Le Dionisos</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with artist, producer and DJ Le Dionisos.Dion puts out brilliant, balearic disco and funk music that is a joy to listen to. Hailing from the Netherlands, Dion studied keys and production at The Conservatorium van Amsterdam. In this episode we discuss his music journey, the self-confidence you need to succeed in the music industry, how he fell in love with DJing and having his first original single played by the iconic DJ Harvey, as well as a co...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with artist, producer and DJ Le Dionisos.Dion puts out brilliant, balearic disco and funk music that is a joy to listen to. Hailing from the Netherlands, Dion studied keys and production at The Conservatorium van Amsterdam. In this episode we discuss his music journey, the self-confidence you need to succeed in the music industry, how he fell in love with DJing and having his first original single played by the iconic DJ Harvey, as well as a couple of his edits. For Dion’s mental health, we discuss the challenge he felt transitioning from high-school to university and the choice he made to spend an extra year in high school to prepare for university. We then discuss the ‘hole’ he fell into after completing university and figuring out what he wanted to do with his life full-time. We finish by discussing growth, personal development and his outlook on his life now.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Le Dionisos on streaming platforms below: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/60Fms0yhF4pUvCxJ6eEnzH?si=4c16a59fdd5b44bbYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ledionisos4198Bandcamp: https://le-dionisos.bandcamp.com/album/wanderlust-albumYou can follow Le Dionisos on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ledionisos/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Le Dionisos - Over and Over: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q3r6mQDPHU&amp;pp=ygUZbGUgZGlvbmlzb3Mgb3ZlciBhbmQgb3Zlcg%3D%3D<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with artist, producer and DJ Le Dionisos.Dion puts out brilliant, balearic disco and funk music that is a joy to listen to. Hailing from the Netherlands, Dion studied keys and production at The Conservatorium van Amsterdam. In this episode we discuss his music journey, the self-confidence you need to succeed in the music industry, how he fell in love with DJing and having his first original single played by the iconic DJ Harvey, as well as a couple of his edits. For Dion’s mental health, we discuss the challenge he felt transitioning from high-school to university and the choice he made to spend an extra year in high school to prepare for university. We then discuss the ‘hole’ he fell into after completing university and figuring out what he wanted to do with his life full-time. We finish by discussing growth, personal development and his outlook on his life now.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Le Dionisos on streaming platforms below: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/60Fms0yhF4pUvCxJ6eEnzH?si=4c16a59fdd5b44bbYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ledionisos4198Bandcamp: https://le-dionisos.bandcamp.com/album/wanderlust-albumYou can follow Le Dionisos on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ledionisos/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Le Dionisos - Over and Over: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q3r6mQDPHU&amp;pp=ygUZbGUgZGlvbmlzb3Mgb3ZlciBhbmQgb3Zlcg%3D%3D<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #228 - George Mycock</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 228 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with George Mycock. George is the Founder of MyoMinds and a mental health advocate for awareness of Muscle Dysmorphia (MD).MyoMinds mission is to demystify mental health for exercisers and athletes and to create an understanding future for the exercising community.Through research, public talks and their podcast, they work with universities, schools and other public institutions to change the conversation around Muscle Dysmorphia.In...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 228 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with George Mycock. George is the Founder of MyoMinds and a mental health advocate for awareness of Muscle Dysmorphia (MD).MyoMinds mission is to demystify mental health for exercisers and athletes and to create an understanding future for the exercising community.Through research, public talks and their podcast, they work with universities, schools and other public institutions to change the conversation around Muscle Dysmorphia.In this episode we discuss George’s experience of Muscle Dysmorphia, which some listeners may know by the term ‘bigorexia’. Muscle Dysmorphia is a form of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), which is defined by: “Being preoccupied by worries that one&apos;s body is “too small” or “not muscular enough” despite having a normal build, or in many cases, an objectively extremely “buff” physique.”It can cause the person to create obsessive rituals, behaviours and a mindset that can cause serious psychological distress. In its most extreme form, it can also put that person in extreme danger physically and mentally.George began experiencing MD after he suffered a spinal injury when he was 13 whilst he was playing rugby, a sport he loved and which he had built his identity around. He was told never to play rugby again and was signed off school for a year. After he returned, he suffered an identity crisis and began exercising and bodybuilding heavily in order to rebuild his identity. Unfortunately, through this, he developed MD (which hasn’t been officially diagnosed) and eventually got to the point where he became suicidal and was only saved because by a coincidental miracle. One of his best friends happened to visit his house and she supported him, listened to him and encouraged him to seek professional support. He did that, worked through the issues the MD had given him and has now changed his life, founded MyoMinds and has done some brilliant advocacy work.This includes participating in a LadBible roundtable on Eating Disorders, which included friend of the pod Danny Bowman, Miles Nazaire’s Channel 4 documentary on muscle dysmorphia and many other pieces of work. In this episode we discuss his mental health journey, from avid rugby player, to obsessive bodybuilder and now mental health advocate, how he built his self-esteem pyramid through therapy, what ‘vulnerable narcissism’ is and how we can spot the signs that someone may be experiencing muscle dysmorphia.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about MyoMinds here: https://myominds.com/You can follow MyoMinds on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myo_minds/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/MyoMindsSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 228 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with George Mycock. George is the Founder of MyoMinds and a mental health advocate for awareness of Muscle Dysmorphia (MD).MyoMinds mission is to demystify mental health for exercisers and athletes and to create an understanding future for the exercising community.Through research, public talks and their podcast, they work with universities, schools and other public institutions to change the conversation around Muscle Dysmorphia.In this episode we discuss George’s experience of Muscle Dysmorphia, which some listeners may know by the term ‘bigorexia’. Muscle Dysmorphia is a form of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), which is defined by: “Being preoccupied by worries that one&apos;s body is “too small” or “not muscular enough” despite having a normal build, or in many cases, an objectively extremely “buff” physique.”It can cause the person to create obsessive rituals, behaviours and a mindset that can cause serious psychological distress. In its most extreme form, it can also put that person in extreme danger physically and mentally.George began experiencing MD after he suffered a spinal injury when he was 13 whilst he was playing rugby, a sport he loved and which he had built his identity around. He was told never to play rugby again and was signed off school for a year. After he returned, he suffered an identity crisis and began exercising and bodybuilding heavily in order to rebuild his identity. Unfortunately, through this, he developed MD (which hasn’t been officially diagnosed) and eventually got to the point where he became suicidal and was only saved because by a coincidental miracle. One of his best friends happened to visit his house and she supported him, listened to him and encouraged him to seek professional support. He did that, worked through the issues the MD had given him and has now changed his life, founded MyoMinds and has done some brilliant advocacy work.This includes participating in a LadBible roundtable on Eating Disorders, which included friend of the pod Danny Bowman, Miles Nazaire’s Channel 4 documentary on muscle dysmorphia and many other pieces of work. In this episode we discuss his mental health journey, from avid rugby player, to obsessive bodybuilder and now mental health advocate, how he built his self-esteem pyramid through therapy, what ‘vulnerable narcissism’ is and how we can spot the signs that someone may be experiencing muscle dysmorphia.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about MyoMinds here: https://myominds.com/You can follow MyoMinds on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myo_minds/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/MyoMindsSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - Yasmin Dyer</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with R&amp;B and pop artist Yasmin Dyer.Yasmin loved musical theatre from a young age as well as dance and drama and was auditioning for musical theatre schools before she decided to focus on music. She then auditioned for the London College of Contemporary Music during the Covid-19 lockdown and successfully got in.She then met previous Behind The Decks guest Ryan Doyle and made a track called ‘Cry for Love’ and she began to alter the path she ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with R&amp;B and pop artist Yasmin Dyer.Yasmin loved musical theatre from a young age as well as dance and drama and was auditioning for musical theatre schools before she decided to focus on music. She then auditioned for the London College of Contemporary Music during the Covid-19 lockdown and successfully got in.She then met previous Behind The Decks guest Ryan Doyle and made a track called ‘Cry for Love’ and she began to alter the path she wanted to go on, crystallising a desire to be an artist and began making R&amp;B music after meeting one of her music mentors Marie. In this episode we discuss her music journey and her transition from musical theatre to the music industry, her debut EP which will be coming out in 2024 and her plans to do more shows as she develops her sound. For music industry issues, we discuss the ultra-competitive nature of the industry and the mental health impact that’s had on her and comparison culture. For Yasmin’s mental health, we discuss the impact that her parents divorce had on her when she was 12 years old, people-pleasing and her struggles with that as a teenager, as an adult and what parts of her life it&apos;s affected. We also discuss her diagnosis of OCD when she was 15/16 years old. Yasmin’s OCD manifests in ‘rituals’ and we explore these rituals, how that impacts her daily mental health and the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) she has done to manage these rituals.We finish by discussing how she finds the right balance in life and her recent ambition to be a personal trainer alongside her music as well.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Yasmin on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4nd0ZOtrG9bfDT10YiSGSt?si=c87a4243d13b4651YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yasmindyerxoYou can follow Yasmin on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasmindyerxo/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Yasmin Dyer - Demons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_u7HKPOC6s&amp;pp=ygUSeWFzbWluIGR5ZXIgZGVtb25z<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with R&amp;B and pop artist Yasmin Dyer.Yasmin loved musical theatre from a young age as well as dance and drama and was auditioning for musical theatre schools before she decided to focus on music. She then auditioned for the London College of Contemporary Music during the Covid-19 lockdown and successfully got in.She then met previous Behind The Decks guest Ryan Doyle and made a track called ‘Cry for Love’ and she began to alter the path she wanted to go on, crystallising a desire to be an artist and began making R&amp;B music after meeting one of her music mentors Marie. In this episode we discuss her music journey and her transition from musical theatre to the music industry, her debut EP which will be coming out in 2024 and her plans to do more shows as she develops her sound. For music industry issues, we discuss the ultra-competitive nature of the industry and the mental health impact that’s had on her and comparison culture. For Yasmin’s mental health, we discuss the impact that her parents divorce had on her when she was 12 years old, people-pleasing and her struggles with that as a teenager, as an adult and what parts of her life it&apos;s affected. We also discuss her diagnosis of OCD when she was 15/16 years old. Yasmin’s OCD manifests in ‘rituals’ and we explore these rituals, how that impacts her daily mental health and the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) she has done to manage these rituals.We finish by discussing how she finds the right balance in life and her recent ambition to be a personal trainer alongside her music as well.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Yasmin on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4nd0ZOtrG9bfDT10YiSGSt?si=c87a4243d13b4651YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yasmindyerxoYou can follow Yasmin on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasmindyerxo/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Yasmin Dyer - Demons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_u7HKPOC6s&amp;pp=ygUSeWFzbWluIGR5ZXIgZGVtb25z<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #227 - Juan Jose Estrada</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #227 - Juan Jose Estrada</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 227 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Juan Jose Estrada. Juan or 'Pedro' as he is known to his friends, works as a personal trainer in his spare time and in this episode we discuss his fitness journey, from being introduced to sport at a very early age by his parents, before focusing on road cycling and weightlifting as he reached his late teens.As I did with previous guests Mark Wyatt and James Roffey, we emphasise the importance of the relationship between our ph...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 227 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Juan Jose Estrada. Juan or &apos;Pedro&apos; as he is known to his friends, works as a personal trainer in his spare time and in this episode we discuss his fitness journey, from being introduced to sport at a very early age by his parents, before focusing on road cycling and weightlifting as he reached his late teens.As I did with previous guests Mark Wyatt and James Roffey, we emphasise the importance of the relationship between our physical health and mental health, as well as having the right ‘mental diet’ alongside your physical diet. For Pedro’s mental health journey, he was born in Colombia to Colombian parents and moved back and forth between the UK and Colombia several times when he was younger.This brought a lot of instability and he struggled to fit in at times during this period. He moved to the UK permanently when he was around 14/15 years old and we discuss how he worked to fit in at school as the ‘new kid’ initially before finding a positive and supportive friendship group, with his mental health improving from that point onwards. We also discuss his Colombian roots and how his identity as a British-Colombian was formed. When Pedro was 19 he moved out of his parents home and wasn’t making the best choices for his physical health, with some bad habits including smoking cigarettes and weed and we discuss the importance of habits and how little habits can have a big impact on your mental health, for better or for worse. We finish by discussing a bad injury he sustained which hospitalised him and made him bed bound for a few weeks, which impacted his physical and mental health to the point where he was really struggling at one point. We discuss why having a supportive and emotionally intelligent support network is JUST as important as having the courage to open up about your mental health as a man, if you feel it will help you.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Juan on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontneedfitness/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 227 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Juan Jose Estrada. Juan or &apos;Pedro&apos; as he is known to his friends, works as a personal trainer in his spare time and in this episode we discuss his fitness journey, from being introduced to sport at a very early age by his parents, before focusing on road cycling and weightlifting as he reached his late teens.As I did with previous guests Mark Wyatt and James Roffey, we emphasise the importance of the relationship between our physical health and mental health, as well as having the right ‘mental diet’ alongside your physical diet. For Pedro’s mental health journey, he was born in Colombia to Colombian parents and moved back and forth between the UK and Colombia several times when he was younger.This brought a lot of instability and he struggled to fit in at times during this period. He moved to the UK permanently when he was around 14/15 years old and we discuss how he worked to fit in at school as the ‘new kid’ initially before finding a positive and supportive friendship group, with his mental health improving from that point onwards. We also discuss his Colombian roots and how his identity as a British-Colombian was formed. When Pedro was 19 he moved out of his parents home and wasn’t making the best choices for his physical health, with some bad habits including smoking cigarettes and weed and we discuss the importance of habits and how little habits can have a big impact on your mental health, for better or for worse. We finish by discussing a bad injury he sustained which hospitalised him and made him bed bound for a few weeks, which impacted his physical and mental health to the point where he was really struggling at one point. We discuss why having a supportive and emotionally intelligent support network is JUST as important as having the courage to open up about your mental health as a man, if you feel it will help you.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Juan on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontneedfitness/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #226 - Laura Dodsworth</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 226 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Laura Dodsworth. Laura is a author, journalist and photographer. We came across Laura through her latest book, 'Free Your Mind: The New World of Manipulation and How to Resist it', which she co-authored with Patrick Fagan.She is also the author of several other books including ‘A State of Fear: how the UK government weaponised fear during the Covid-19 pandemic’, ‘Bare Reality: 100 women, their breasts, their stories’, ‘Manhood:...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 226 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Laura Dodsworth. Laura is a author, journalist and photographer. We came across Laura through her latest book, &apos;Free Your Mind: The New World of Manipulation and How to Resist it&apos;, which she co-authored with Patrick Fagan.She is also the author of several other books including ‘A State of Fear: how the UK government weaponised fear during the Covid-19 pandemic’, ‘Bare Reality: 100 women, their breasts, their stories’, ‘Manhood: The Bare Reality’ and ‘Womanhood: The Bare Reality’.In this episode we discuss Free Your Mind through a mental health lens, Laura’s wider journey in broadcasting, media commentary and photography, as well as a very ahead of its time Channel 4 documentary called 100 Vaginas! For Laura’s mental health we discuss how the concept of trauma has informed all of her work as a professional, her father’s struggle with addiction and what affect her parents divorce had on her. We finish by discussing the mental health impact of the menopause on Laura and the taboo about it in the wider mental health conversation.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can purchase a copy of Free Your Mind here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Free-Your-Mind-Manipulation-Resist/dp/B0BVGL98X9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GMC0LJV1EO0L&amp;keywords=laura+dodsworth+book+free+your+mind&amp;qid=1706960651&amp;sprefix=laura+Dodsw%2Caps%2C307&amp;sr=8-1You can follow Laura on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BareRealitySupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 226 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Laura Dodsworth. Laura is a author, journalist and photographer. We came across Laura through her latest book, &apos;Free Your Mind: The New World of Manipulation and How to Resist it&apos;, which she co-authored with Patrick Fagan.She is also the author of several other books including ‘A State of Fear: how the UK government weaponised fear during the Covid-19 pandemic’, ‘Bare Reality: 100 women, their breasts, their stories’, ‘Manhood: The Bare Reality’ and ‘Womanhood: The Bare Reality’.In this episode we discuss Free Your Mind through a mental health lens, Laura’s wider journey in broadcasting, media commentary and photography, as well as a very ahead of its time Channel 4 documentary called 100 Vaginas! For Laura’s mental health we discuss how the concept of trauma has informed all of her work as a professional, her father’s struggle with addiction and what affect her parents divorce had on her. We finish by discussing the mental health impact of the menopause on Laura and the taboo about it in the wider mental health conversation.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can purchase a copy of Free Your Mind here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Free-Your-Mind-Manipulation-Resist/dp/B0BVGL98X9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GMC0LJV1EO0L&amp;keywords=laura+dodsworth+book+free+your+mind&amp;qid=1706960651&amp;sprefix=laura+Dodsw%2Caps%2C307&amp;sr=8-1You can follow Laura on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BareRealitySupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #225 - Gar Lock - Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #225 - Gar Lock - Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 225 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Irish farmer Gar Lock.We first checked in with Gar in JCIP #196 where we discussed his upbringing which involved criminality, serving prison time and how he turned his life around to become a farmer and a father of five children. We also discussed the work he has been doing to help other former prisoners to change their lives for the better. In Part 2, we have a free-flowing conversation about the influence that fitness gu...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 225 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Irish farmer Gar Lock.We first checked in with Gar in JCIP #196 where we discussed his upbringing which involved criminality, serving prison time and how he turned his life around to become a farmer and a father of five children. We also discussed the work he has been doing to help other former prisoners to change their lives for the better. In Part 2, we have a free-flowing conversation about the influence that fitness guru David Goggins has had on Gar&apos;s life, how we tackle the loneliness epidemic in men and how and where men can find meaning if the traditional route of a family is out of reach. We also discuss how to provide a positive message for men that stops them from falling prey to the problematic online male influencers stepping into the vacuum society has left.We finish by discussing fatherhood now some of Gar&apos;s children have flown the nest and how he sees his life going forward once all of them have done so.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Part 1 of Gar&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-196-gar-lockSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 225 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Irish farmer Gar Lock.We first checked in with Gar in JCIP #196 where we discussed his upbringing which involved criminality, serving prison time and how he turned his life around to become a farmer and a father of five children. We also discussed the work he has been doing to help other former prisoners to change their lives for the better. In Part 2, we have a free-flowing conversation about the influence that fitness guru David Goggins has had on Gar&apos;s life, how we tackle the loneliness epidemic in men and how and where men can find meaning if the traditional route of a family is out of reach. We also discuss how to provide a positive message for men that stops them from falling prey to the problematic online male influencers stepping into the vacuum society has left.We finish by discussing fatherhood now some of Gar&apos;s children have flown the nest and how he sees his life going forward once all of them have done so.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Part 1 of Gar&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-196-gar-lockSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with Joe White. Joe is a DJ, music promoter and cousin of our Founder Freddie Cocker. He is also the Co-Founder of DJ collective, Social Groove, alongside his other co-founder, Tommy Oriel, who will both be performing at Just Checking In Live #5.Joe began life buying and playing Drum &amp; Bass (D&amp;B) vinyl records before meeting his now DJ partner Tommy whilst he was doing his plumbing apprenticeship. Joe then took a life-changing trip to ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with Joe White. Joe is a DJ, music promoter and cousin of our Founder Freddie Cocker. He is also the Co-Founder of DJ collective, Social Groove, alongside his other co-founder, Tommy Oriel, who will both be performing at Just Checking In Live #5.Joe began life buying and playing Drum &amp; Bass (D&amp;B) vinyl records before meeting his now DJ partner Tommy whilst he was doing his plumbing apprenticeship. Joe then took a life-changing trip to Ibiza in 2011 and from that moment, not only was his love of all forms of dance music crystallised but he wanted to put on club nights himself. He started a night called ‘KAKED’, before moving on to try a different night called ‘Ad-Hoc’ and then another one called ‘Music Club’.After a hiatus, Joe and Tommy came back together to form Social Groove, where they do DJ sets together as well as put on their own club nights.In this episode, we chart his 15+ year music journey, buying his first pair of decks, his favourite memories of the club nights he put on, his dance music awakening and education and all the highs and lows that come with being a music promoter.For Joe’s mental health, his difficulties have revolved around his issues with addiction and undiagnosed ADHD, which has shaped much of his life. We discuss the impact that the undiagnosed ADHD had on his education, how his teachers and peers perceived him and how he found those labels uncomfortable and limiting. Joe is in the process of getting a diagnosis at time of recording and we explore how many young men, largely working-class ones like Joe who exhibited strong ADHD symptoms but were left unchecked, felt ‘lost’ or dismissed for being who they were. We also explore whether this pendulum has swung too far the other way, its implications and how that’s impacted men like Joe being able to get a diagnosis at a time when NHS waiting times are not in a good place.Joe took part in Movember in 2023 to generate awareness of addiction issues and we finish by charting his recovery journey, what has worked and not worked for him and a nuanced conversation about sobriety.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Social Groove on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialgroove_uk/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with Joe White. Joe is a DJ, music promoter and cousin of our Founder Freddie Cocker. He is also the Co-Founder of DJ collective, Social Groove, alongside his other co-founder, Tommy Oriel, who will both be performing at Just Checking In Live #5.Joe began life buying and playing Drum &amp; Bass (D&amp;B) vinyl records before meeting his now DJ partner Tommy whilst he was doing his plumbing apprenticeship. Joe then took a life-changing trip to Ibiza in 2011 and from that moment, not only was his love of all forms of dance music crystallised but he wanted to put on club nights himself. He started a night called ‘KAKED’, before moving on to try a different night called ‘Ad-Hoc’ and then another one called ‘Music Club’.After a hiatus, Joe and Tommy came back together to form Social Groove, where they do DJ sets together as well as put on their own club nights.In this episode, we chart his 15+ year music journey, buying his first pair of decks, his favourite memories of the club nights he put on, his dance music awakening and education and all the highs and lows that come with being a music promoter.For Joe’s mental health, his difficulties have revolved around his issues with addiction and undiagnosed ADHD, which has shaped much of his life. We discuss the impact that the undiagnosed ADHD had on his education, how his teachers and peers perceived him and how he found those labels uncomfortable and limiting. Joe is in the process of getting a diagnosis at time of recording and we explore how many young men, largely working-class ones like Joe who exhibited strong ADHD symptoms but were left unchecked, felt ‘lost’ or dismissed for being who they were. We also explore whether this pendulum has swung too far the other way, its implications and how that’s impacted men like Joe being able to get a diagnosis at a time when NHS waiting times are not in a good place.Joe took part in Movember in 2023 to generate awareness of addiction issues and we finish by charting his recovery journey, what has worked and not worked for him and a nuanced conversation about sobriety.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Social Groove on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialgroove_uk/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #224 - Andy Noon</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 224 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Andy Noon. Andy currently works as Head of Centre at the Liverpool branch of a charity called James' Place.James’ Place is a charity offering free, life-saving treatment to suicidal men in their centres, currently in Liverpool, London and Newcastle.The charity was founded by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley following the tragic death of their son James to suicide in 2006.Clare and Nick were determined to prevent o...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 224 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Andy Noon. Andy currently works as Head of Centre at the Liverpool branch of a charity called James&apos; Place.James’ Place is a charity offering free, life-saving treatment to suicidal men in their centres, currently in Liverpool, London and Newcastle.The charity was founded by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley following the tragic death of their son James to suicide in 2006.Clare and Nick were determined to prevent other families from losing loved ones and set up James’ Place to provide support for men in suicidal crisis whose needs are not met by existing services.James’s Place goal and purpose is to stop men dying by suicide. They do this by intervening at the point of suicide for these men and their professional therapists get quickly to the heart of a man’s suicidal crisis and help him solve it.In this episode, we discuss the work he does at James Place and the work it does for men and the factors and triggers that bring these men to their suicidal state. We dive into what James&apos; Place does to help these men, get back to leading a normal life and most importantly, in the words of James Place, ‘find hope for the future’.We also discuss the importance of avoiding terms like ‘toxic masculinity’, why despite these men feeling suicidal, the vast majority are not mentally ill and are simply responding to negative trauma events in their life such as relationship breakdown, grief, unemployment or other triggers. For Andy’s mental health, he has gone through two periods of his life where he experienced intense mental health difficulties. The first was in 2013 where he began experiencing anxiety and panic attacks. He also failed his university degree but out of shame and stigma, did not disclose it to anyone and put on a lot of weight.He was also in a job he did not want to be in long-term and felt, in his words, ‘stuck’. The second period came in 2020 which came from a culmination of events including a relationship breakdown, grief, a physical injury which made him bed-bound for three months and work-place stress.We discuss both these periods, how they affected his mental health and how he recovered from them.As always, #itsokaytovent If you are a man who requires James&apos; Place support or know a man who does, you can find out more about James&apos; Place here: https://www.jamesplace.org.uk/Contact details for all their centres are also below: James’ Place Liverpool:Email: liverpool@jamesplace.org.ukContact Number: 0151 303 5757Address: 50 Catharine St, Liverpool L8 7NGJames’ Place London:Email: london@jamesplace.org.ukContact Number: 020 3488 8404Address: 20 Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 8LPJames’ Place Newcastle:Email: newcastle@jamesplace.org.ukContact Number: 0191 406 6000Address: 1 Summerhill Street, Newcastle, NE4 6EJYou can follow James&apos; Place on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesplaceuk/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 224 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Andy Noon. Andy currently works as Head of Centre at the Liverpool branch of a charity called James&apos; Place.James’ Place is a charity offering free, life-saving treatment to suicidal men in their centres, currently in Liverpool, London and Newcastle.The charity was founded by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley following the tragic death of their son James to suicide in 2006.Clare and Nick were determined to prevent other families from losing loved ones and set up James’ Place to provide support for men in suicidal crisis whose needs are not met by existing services.James’s Place goal and purpose is to stop men dying by suicide. They do this by intervening at the point of suicide for these men and their professional therapists get quickly to the heart of a man’s suicidal crisis and help him solve it.In this episode, we discuss the work he does at James Place and the work it does for men and the factors and triggers that bring these men to their suicidal state. We dive into what James&apos; Place does to help these men, get back to leading a normal life and most importantly, in the words of James Place, ‘find hope for the future’.We also discuss the importance of avoiding terms like ‘toxic masculinity’, why despite these men feeling suicidal, the vast majority are not mentally ill and are simply responding to negative trauma events in their life such as relationship breakdown, grief, unemployment or other triggers. For Andy’s mental health, he has gone through two periods of his life where he experienced intense mental health difficulties. The first was in 2013 where he began experiencing anxiety and panic attacks. He also failed his university degree but out of shame and stigma, did not disclose it to anyone and put on a lot of weight.He was also in a job he did not want to be in long-term and felt, in his words, ‘stuck’. The second period came in 2020 which came from a culmination of events including a relationship breakdown, grief, a physical injury which made him bed-bound for three months and work-place stress.We discuss both these periods, how they affected his mental health and how he recovered from them.As always, #itsokaytovent If you are a man who requires James&apos; Place support or know a man who does, you can find out more about James&apos; Place here: https://www.jamesplace.org.uk/Contact details for all their centres are also below: James’ Place Liverpool:Email: liverpool@jamesplace.org.ukContact Number: 0151 303 5757Address: 50 Catharine St, Liverpool L8 7NGJames’ Place London:Email: london@jamesplace.org.ukContact Number: 020 3488 8404Address: 20 Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 8LPJames’ Place Newcastle:Email: newcastle@jamesplace.org.ukContact Number: 0191 406 6000Address: 1 Summerhill Street, Newcastle, NE4 6EJYou can follow James&apos; Place on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesplaceuk/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #223 - TheTinMen</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 223 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with George, Founder of from men's media platform, TheTinMen. TheTinMen explores issues around men's mental health, aims to widen perspectives around men as a sex, asks uncomfortable conversations, expose ugly truths and discusses the unpopular other half of gender equality.George started the platform around the end of 2019 and the start of 2020 and started posting on the account and building the platform during the first Covid-19 l...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 223 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with George, Founder of from men&apos;s media platform, TheTinMen. TheTinMen explores issues around men&apos;s mental health, aims to widen perspectives around men as a sex, asks uncomfortable conversations, expose ugly truths and discusses the unpopular other half of gender equality.George started the platform around the end of 2019 and the start of 2020 and started posting on the account and building the platform during the first Covid-19 lockdown. Since then, he has built a significant following and has appeared on the likes of Chris Williamson’s ‘Modern Wisdom’ podcast to discuss the issues he highlights on the platform.George tackles the issues affecting men from a left-wing perspective, like academic and author Richard V. Reeves.In this episode we discuss the origin of TheTinMen and the issues George discusses through a mental health lens. These include: male domestic abuse victims, male suicide, working-class boys and boys more generally struggling in education, fatherlessness, sexual abuse in men’s prisons, the sexualisation of a teenage Justin Bieber by predominantly (but not exclusively) female celebrities and whether male circumcision is male genital mutilation.For George’s mental health, we discuss anxiety, being a carer for a loved one, the impact that had on his mental health and the wider conversation about carers more generally.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow TheTinMen on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetinmenTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheTinMenBlogSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 223 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with George, Founder of from men&apos;s media platform, TheTinMen. TheTinMen explores issues around men&apos;s mental health, aims to widen perspectives around men as a sex, asks uncomfortable conversations, expose ugly truths and discusses the unpopular other half of gender equality.George started the platform around the end of 2019 and the start of 2020 and started posting on the account and building the platform during the first Covid-19 lockdown. Since then, he has built a significant following and has appeared on the likes of Chris Williamson’s ‘Modern Wisdom’ podcast to discuss the issues he highlights on the platform.George tackles the issues affecting men from a left-wing perspective, like academic and author Richard V. Reeves.In this episode we discuss the origin of TheTinMen and the issues George discusses through a mental health lens. These include: male domestic abuse victims, male suicide, working-class boys and boys more generally struggling in education, fatherlessness, sexual abuse in men’s prisons, the sexualisation of a teenage Justin Bieber by predominantly (but not exclusively) female celebrities and whether male circumcision is male genital mutilation.For George’s mental health, we discuss anxiety, being a carer for a loved one, the impact that had on his mental health and the wider conversation about carers more generally.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow TheTinMen on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetinmenTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheTinMenBlogSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #222 - Eric Frydman</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 222 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Eric Frydman.Eric works in law and has previously been President and Vice-President of the Jewish Law Student Association at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, where he studied in Toronto in Canada. As part of his role there, Eric dealt with issues of antisemitism on campus and did a joint statement with the Muslim Law Student Association at the university to build bridges when the Israel-Palestine last ignited in 2021...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 222 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Eric Frydman.Eric works in law and has previously been President and Vice-President of the Jewish Law Student Association at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, where he studied in Toronto in Canada. As part of his role there, Eric dealt with issues of antisemitism on campus and did a joint statement with the Muslim Law Student Association at the university to build bridges when the Israel-Palestine last ignited in 2021, prior to the October 7th massacre by Hamas.As part of this work, Eric also led two trips to Israel for Jewish and non-Jewish students alike for a cultural programme called iTrek.iTrek  introduces tomorrow’s leaders in business, law, policy and STEM to Israel, helping them experience Israel first-hand through peer-led, week-long trips. With over 22,000 graduate student participants across 103 nationalities since its launch in 2012, iTrek brings the richness and complexity of Israel to life through trips that combine education, culture, and fun.After we interviewed British-Palestinian journalist Hamza Ali Shah about the Israel-Palestine conflict from the Palestinian side, we wanted to cover the conflict from the Israeli or Jewish side as well. This desire was strengthened after the horrific events of October 7th 2023 where Hamas invaded Israel by car, foot and even hang-glider, murdered 1,200 Israeli citizens and kidnapped an estimated 240 people.During a six-day ceasefire at the end of November, 105 hostages were released. However, tragically, of the 135 hostages still unaccounted for, Israel says that 19 are believed to be dead at time of recording.In this episode we discuss the events of October 7th, the rise in antisemitism that has exploded since the conflict reignited across the world and the West and the impact that has had on Jewish people in those communities.We also discuss his role as president of the Jewish law student association, iTrek and how we build bridges across what has now become one of, if not, THE most controversial and divisive political issue in the world right now. We discuss the politicisation of empathy and compassion through the lens of this debate and what the future holds for Israelis and Palestinians.For Eric’s mental health, we discuss why he is ‘culturally Jewish’ but not practicing and how he came to that conclusion, the mental health impact of the antisemitism he’s faced in life and the importance of finding your purpose and path forward. As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 222 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Eric Frydman.Eric works in law and has previously been President and Vice-President of the Jewish Law Student Association at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, where he studied in Toronto in Canada. As part of his role there, Eric dealt with issues of antisemitism on campus and did a joint statement with the Muslim Law Student Association at the university to build bridges when the Israel-Palestine last ignited in 2021, prior to the October 7th massacre by Hamas.As part of this work, Eric also led two trips to Israel for Jewish and non-Jewish students alike for a cultural programme called iTrek.iTrek  introduces tomorrow’s leaders in business, law, policy and STEM to Israel, helping them experience Israel first-hand through peer-led, week-long trips. With over 22,000 graduate student participants across 103 nationalities since its launch in 2012, iTrek brings the richness and complexity of Israel to life through trips that combine education, culture, and fun.After we interviewed British-Palestinian journalist Hamza Ali Shah about the Israel-Palestine conflict from the Palestinian side, we wanted to cover the conflict from the Israeli or Jewish side as well. This desire was strengthened after the horrific events of October 7th 2023 where Hamas invaded Israel by car, foot and even hang-glider, murdered 1,200 Israeli citizens and kidnapped an estimated 240 people.During a six-day ceasefire at the end of November, 105 hostages were released. However, tragically, of the 135 hostages still unaccounted for, Israel says that 19 are believed to be dead at time of recording.In this episode we discuss the events of October 7th, the rise in antisemitism that has exploded since the conflict reignited across the world and the West and the impact that has had on Jewish people in those communities.We also discuss his role as president of the Jewish law student association, iTrek and how we build bridges across what has now become one of, if not, THE most controversial and divisive political issue in the world right now. We discuss the politicisation of empathy and compassion through the lens of this debate and what the future holds for Israelis and Palestinians.For Eric’s mental health, we discuss why he is ‘culturally Jewish’ but not practicing and how he came to that conclusion, the mental health impact of the antisemitism he’s faced in life and the importance of finding your purpose and path forward. As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 221 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with British-Palestinian journalist Hamza Ali Shah.Hamza has outlets including Tribune Magazine, Dazed, Byline Times, Novara Media and The New Arab. We came across Hamza through his article in Tribune called ‘Palestinian Lives Behind Bars’ which examines the plight, injustice and hardship of Palestinians imprisoned under the current Israeli government. In this episode we do a deep dive into this article and the mental health themes ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 221 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with British-Palestinian journalist Hamza Ali Shah.Hamza has outlets including Tribune Magazine, Dazed, Byline Times, Novara Media and The New Arab. We came across Hamza through his article in Tribune called ‘Palestinian Lives Behind Bars’ which examines the plight, injustice and hardship of Palestinians imprisoned under the current Israeli government. In this episode we do a deep dive into this article and the mental health themes it explores, a brief history of the Israel-Palestine conflict from the Palestinian perspective and what hope he has for the future and peace. For industry issues, we discuss comparison culture, social class and work-life balance.For Hamza’s mental health, we discuss the role that his Muslim faith has had on his life, mental resilience and antifragility and the grief he experienced in losing his grandfather in 2017 who lived in the West Bank.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Hamza on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hamza_a96You can read the article we discussed on the treatment of Palestinian prisoners in full here: https://tribunemag.co.uk/2023/02/palestinians-prisoners-israel-prison-system-administrative-detention*Please note this podcast was recorded before the October 7th massacre by Hamas and their invasion of Israel and as such, this topic was not covered.Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 221 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with British-Palestinian journalist Hamza Ali Shah.Hamza has outlets including Tribune Magazine, Dazed, Byline Times, Novara Media and The New Arab. We came across Hamza through his article in Tribune called ‘Palestinian Lives Behind Bars’ which examines the plight, injustice and hardship of Palestinians imprisoned under the current Israeli government. In this episode we do a deep dive into this article and the mental health themes it explores, a brief history of the Israel-Palestine conflict from the Palestinian perspective and what hope he has for the future and peace. For industry issues, we discuss comparison culture, social class and work-life balance.For Hamza’s mental health, we discuss the role that his Muslim faith has had on his life, mental resilience and antifragility and the grief he experienced in losing his grandfather in 2017 who lived in the West Bank.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Hamza on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hamza_a96You can read the article we discussed on the treatment of Palestinian prisoners in full here: https://tribunemag.co.uk/2023/02/palestinians-prisoners-israel-prison-system-administrative-detention*Please note this podcast was recorded before the October 7th massacre by Hamas and their invasion of Israel and as such, this topic was not covered.Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #220 - Claudia Van-Nimwegen - Part 4</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 220 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in for the fourth time with Claudia Van-Nimwegen. Claudia is a teacher, photographer and creative. In Parts 1, 2 and 3 we discussed her various struggles with self-harm, gender identity, Autism, an undiagnosed Eating Disorder and a stroke which happened to her in December 2022. Since then she has been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and has taken positive steps on her recovery journey. In Part 4...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 220 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in for the fourth time with Claudia Van-Nimwegen. Claudia is a teacher, photographer and creative. In Parts 1, 2 and 3 we discussed her various struggles with self-harm, gender identity, Autism, an undiagnosed Eating Disorder and a stroke which happened to her in December 2022. Since then she has been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and has taken positive steps on her recovery journey. In Part 4 we discuss the work she&apos;s done to improve her physical and mental health, her relationship with food and exercise, being baptised, getting back into photography and taking pictures for the first JCIP live show. We also discuss the importance of putting in healthy boundaries, being an advocate for herself, a job promotion which has reduced her financial anxiety and self-development. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Part 1 of Claudia&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-47-claudia-van-nimwegenYou can listen to Part 2 of Claudia&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-146-claudia-van-nimwegen-part-2You can listen to Part 3 of Claudia&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-181-claudia-van-nimwegen-part-3Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 220 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in for the fourth time with Claudia Van-Nimwegen. Claudia is a teacher, photographer and creative. In Parts 1, 2 and 3 we discussed her various struggles with self-harm, gender identity, Autism, an undiagnosed Eating Disorder and a stroke which happened to her in December 2022. Since then she has been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and has taken positive steps on her recovery journey. In Part 4 we discuss the work she&apos;s done to improve her physical and mental health, her relationship with food and exercise, being baptised, getting back into photography and taking pictures for the first JCIP live show. We also discuss the importance of putting in healthy boundaries, being an advocate for herself, a job promotion which has reduced her financial anxiety and self-development. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Part 1 of Claudia&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-47-claudia-van-nimwegenYou can listen to Part 2 of Claudia&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-146-claudia-van-nimwegen-part-2You can listen to Part 3 of Claudia&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-181-claudia-van-nimwegen-part-3Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #219 - 2023 - Big Milestones, Breakdowns &amp; Reflections</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 219 of The Just Checking In Podcast, our Founder Freddie Cocker checked in with himself and provided some reflections and updates about what's happened with Vent and the JCIP in 2023!He also shares the key achievements of the year just gone, some milestones and the physical health and mental health struggles he’s had to overcome.This has included: multiple surgeries, mental health breakdowns, finishing CBT therapy, starting group therapy for survivors of CSA and starting the proces...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 219 of The Just Checking In Podcast, our Founder Freddie Cocker checked in with himself and provided some reflections and updates about what&apos;s happened with Vent and the JCIP in 2023!He also shares the key achievements of the year just gone, some milestones and the physical health and mental health struggles he’s had to overcome.This has included: multiple surgeries, mental health breakdowns, finishing CBT therapy, starting group therapy for survivors of CSA and starting the process to be assessed for Autism.Thanks to all the Venters who’ve supported us this year and see you all in 2024! As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 219 of The Just Checking In Podcast, our Founder Freddie Cocker checked in with himself and provided some reflections and updates about what&apos;s happened with Vent and the JCIP in 2023!He also shares the key achievements of the year just gone, some milestones and the physical health and mental health struggles he’s had to overcome.This has included: multiple surgeries, mental health breakdowns, finishing CBT therapy, starting group therapy for survivors of CSA and starting the process to be assessed for Autism.Thanks to all the Venters who’ve supported us this year and see you all in 2024! As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #218 - Melissa Fleur Afshar</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 218 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist Melissa Fleur Afshar.We came across Melissa through an article she wrote on Newsweek about the contraceptive pill entitled ‘Did My Pill Cause Cancer?' Women Describe How the Pill Changed Their Lives’. In the article she speaks to women and medical experts about the physical and mental impact of the pill on these women and its wider health implications.In this episode we discuss Melissa’s journalism journey and breaki...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 218 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist Melissa Fleur Afshar.We came across Melissa through an article she wrote on Newsweek about the contraceptive pill entitled ‘Did My Pill Cause Cancer?&apos; Women Describe How the Pill Changed Their Lives’. In the article she speaks to women and medical experts about the physical and mental impact of the pill on these women and its wider health implications.In this episode we discuss Melissa’s journalism journey and breaking into the industry without having the family connections.For industry issues, we discuss the challenges she’s felt when receiving feedback on her articles and the vulnerability of that exposure. For Melissa’s mental health, we discuss a tumour that her mum developed when Melissa was 17-years-old and the impact that had on her. Thankfully, the tumour was benign and was removed successfully. Melissa’s father was also diagnosed with Dementia in early 2023 and we discuss the emotional toll that’s taken on her and her wider family in caring for him as the disease affects his mind and behaviour.We finish by discussing her own negative experience of the pill, which she took from the ages of 24 to 25 and which sparked her interest in writing the Newsweek article. We explore why it made her feel ‘lost’, provoked an existential crisis in her and led her to eventually come off it.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can read Melissa&apos;s Newsweek article in full here: https://www.newsweek.com/women-open-about-contraceptive-pill-side-effects-1804620You can follow Melissa on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/melissafleuraSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 218 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist Melissa Fleur Afshar.We came across Melissa through an article she wrote on Newsweek about the contraceptive pill entitled ‘Did My Pill Cause Cancer?&apos; Women Describe How the Pill Changed Their Lives’. In the article she speaks to women and medical experts about the physical and mental impact of the pill on these women and its wider health implications.In this episode we discuss Melissa’s journalism journey and breaking into the industry without having the family connections.For industry issues, we discuss the challenges she’s felt when receiving feedback on her articles and the vulnerability of that exposure. For Melissa’s mental health, we discuss a tumour that her mum developed when Melissa was 17-years-old and the impact that had on her. Thankfully, the tumour was benign and was removed successfully. Melissa’s father was also diagnosed with Dementia in early 2023 and we discuss the emotional toll that’s taken on her and her wider family in caring for him as the disease affects his mind and behaviour.We finish by discussing her own negative experience of the pill, which she took from the ages of 24 to 25 and which sparked her interest in writing the Newsweek article. We explore why it made her feel ‘lost’, provoked an existential crisis in her and led her to eventually come off it.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can read Melissa&apos;s Newsweek article in full here: https://www.newsweek.com/women-open-about-contraceptive-pill-side-effects-1804620You can follow Melissa on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/melissafleuraSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #217 - Chris McHugh</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 217 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist Chris McHugh.Chris currently works as a broadcast journalist for BBC Oxford.We came across Chris through friend of the pod Matt Graveling who sent us a story Chris had done around miscarriage and baby loss with a charity called Wynter’s Wish FC.Wynter's Wish FC are a bereavement football team for men affected by baby, child or pregnancy loss, based in Didcot. The team promotes therapy through sport and have been nomi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 217 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist Chris McHugh.Chris currently works as a broadcast journalist for BBC Oxford.We came across Chris through friend of the pod Matt Graveling who sent us a story Chris had done around miscarriage and baby loss with a charity called Wynter’s Wish FC.Wynter&apos;s Wish FC are a bereavement football team for men affected by baby, child or pregnancy loss, based in Didcot. The team promotes therapy through sport and have been nominated for a BBC Radio Oxford &apos;Make a Difference&apos; award. In the piece, Chris spoke to a number of men in the team about their experiences of miscarriage and also shared his own story of miscarriage and baby loss.In this episode we discuss his journalism journey, social media and a deep dive into the piece and all of the issues around miscarriage and baby loss for men. We then explore his own experience of miscarriage, the grief he went through and how and why it differed hugely from his wife’s processing of the event.We also discuss the pressure men feel to emotionally support and protect their female partners after a miscarriage but don’t know where to find support themselves, as well as the guilt some men feel when they do want some time and space to grieve away from supporting their partners. We finish by discussing the tools that people need to support the men and women in their lives, especially men who are going through miscarriage and baby loss and how we improve the conversation going forward and break this very stigmatised taboo.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to the BBC Oxford piece Chris did in full here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0ggl83cYou can follow Chris on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisMcHugh31Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 217 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist Chris McHugh.Chris currently works as a broadcast journalist for BBC Oxford.We came across Chris through friend of the pod Matt Graveling who sent us a story Chris had done around miscarriage and baby loss with a charity called Wynter’s Wish FC.Wynter&apos;s Wish FC are a bereavement football team for men affected by baby, child or pregnancy loss, based in Didcot. The team promotes therapy through sport and have been nominated for a BBC Radio Oxford &apos;Make a Difference&apos; award. In the piece, Chris spoke to a number of men in the team about their experiences of miscarriage and also shared his own story of miscarriage and baby loss.In this episode we discuss his journalism journey, social media and a deep dive into the piece and all of the issues around miscarriage and baby loss for men. We then explore his own experience of miscarriage, the grief he went through and how and why it differed hugely from his wife’s processing of the event.We also discuss the pressure men feel to emotionally support and protect their female partners after a miscarriage but don’t know where to find support themselves, as well as the guilt some men feel when they do want some time and space to grieve away from supporting their partners. We finish by discussing the tools that people need to support the men and women in their lives, especially men who are going through miscarriage and baby loss and how we improve the conversation going forward and break this very stigmatised taboo.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to the BBC Oxford piece Chris did in full here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0ggl83cYou can follow Chris on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisMcHugh31Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #216 - Brett Scott</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #216 - Brett Scott</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 216 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Brett Scott.Brett is the author of ‘Cloud Money: Why the War on Cash Endangers Our Freedom’.Brett also has a SubStack called ‘Altered States of Monetary Consciousness’ where he explores the frontiers of modern money and in his words ‘draws pictures of it to help you see our economic system with new eyes’.In this episode we begin by discussing what it was like for Brett growing up at the tail-end of apartheid South Africa and na...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 216 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Brett Scott.Brett is the author of ‘Cloud Money: Why the War on Cash Endangers Our Freedom’.Brett also has a SubStack called ‘Altered States of Monetary Consciousness’ where he explores the frontiers of modern money and in his words ‘draws pictures of it to help you see our economic system with new eyes’.In this episode we begin by discussing what it was like for Brett growing up at the tail-end of apartheid South Africa and navigating that as a white man. We then chart Brett&apos;s professional career, from working in left-wing politics, to being a financial trader and where he is today. Afterwards, we do a deep dive into Cloud Money through a mental health lens and the implications of a &apos;cashless&apos; society on how we spend our money, live our lives and our local communities. We also discuss how financial institutions accelerated the move towards a cashless society during the Covid-19 period and their motivations for doing it.For Brett’s mental health, we discuss his diagnosis of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and the challenges that has brought his mental health from adolescence through to adulthood. In February 2022, these OCD symptoms caused Brett to have a mental health breakdown where he experienced huge anxiety, burnout and at one point, psychotic episodes. All of this overlapped with the writing of and publication of Cloud Money and we discuss how it impacted his mental health and how he overcame it.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can purchase a copy of Cloud Money here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/439997/cloudmoney-by-scott-brett/9781529111484You can subscribe to &apos;Altered States of Monetary of Consciousness&apos; here: https://brettscott.substack.com/You can follow Brett on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuitpossumSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 216 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Brett Scott.Brett is the author of ‘Cloud Money: Why the War on Cash Endangers Our Freedom’.Brett also has a SubStack called ‘Altered States of Monetary Consciousness’ where he explores the frontiers of modern money and in his words ‘draws pictures of it to help you see our economic system with new eyes’.In this episode we begin by discussing what it was like for Brett growing up at the tail-end of apartheid South Africa and navigating that as a white man. We then chart Brett&apos;s professional career, from working in left-wing politics, to being a financial trader and where he is today. Afterwards, we do a deep dive into Cloud Money through a mental health lens and the implications of a &apos;cashless&apos; society on how we spend our money, live our lives and our local communities. We also discuss how financial institutions accelerated the move towards a cashless society during the Covid-19 period and their motivations for doing it.For Brett’s mental health, we discuss his diagnosis of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and the challenges that has brought his mental health from adolescence through to adulthood. In February 2022, these OCD symptoms caused Brett to have a mental health breakdown where he experienced huge anxiety, burnout and at one point, psychotic episodes. All of this overlapped with the writing of and publication of Cloud Money and we discuss how it impacted his mental health and how he overcame it.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can purchase a copy of Cloud Money here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/439997/cloudmoney-by-scott-brett/9781529111484You can subscribe to &apos;Altered States of Monetary of Consciousness&apos; here: https://brettscott.substack.com/You can follow Brett on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuitpossumSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #215 - Amanda Dashwood</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 215 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Amanda Dashwood. Amanda currently works as a Practitioner for The Revenge Porn Helpline. Amanda has worked for the helpline since October 2021, which support all adults affected by Intimate Image Abuse (IIA) in the UK. In the podcast, we refer to revenge porn as IIA throughout as this is the established umbrella term for it. In this episode we discuss what IIA is, the four different forms of it and the disproportionate amount o...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 215 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Amanda Dashwood. Amanda currently works as a Practitioner for The Revenge Porn Helpline. Amanda has worked for the helpline since October 2021, which support all adults affected by Intimate Image Abuse (IIA) in the UK. In the podcast, we refer to revenge porn as IIA throughout as this is the established umbrella term for it. In this episode we discuss what IIA is, the four different forms of it and the disproportionate amount of male victims there are from one form of IIA called ‘sextortion’.We also discuss how IIA is used in domestically abusive relationships and why two forms of IIA, voyeurism and sharing private images and videos are disproportionately female victims. We discuss a prominent example of voyeurism, which was the court case of the convicted reality TV celebrity Stephen Bear and a tool that the helpline have developed where people can protect their sexual images if they suspect a perpetrator might look to publish them on the internet.For Amanda’s mental health, we discuss the mental toll of dealing with distressing calls to the helpline, how she healthily detaches and switches off and protects her mental health and a period of travelling she did to Vietnam and Bali to work as an English-language teacher.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about The Revenge Porn Helpline here: https://revengepornhelpline.org.uk/If you are someone or know someone who has been a victim of IIA, you can contact the helpline on 0345 6000 459 (The Helpline is open from 10:00am to 16:00pm Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 215 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Amanda Dashwood. Amanda currently works as a Practitioner for The Revenge Porn Helpline. Amanda has worked for the helpline since October 2021, which support all adults affected by Intimate Image Abuse (IIA) in the UK. In the podcast, we refer to revenge porn as IIA throughout as this is the established umbrella term for it. In this episode we discuss what IIA is, the four different forms of it and the disproportionate amount of male victims there are from one form of IIA called ‘sextortion’.We also discuss how IIA is used in domestically abusive relationships and why two forms of IIA, voyeurism and sharing private images and videos are disproportionately female victims. We discuss a prominent example of voyeurism, which was the court case of the convicted reality TV celebrity Stephen Bear and a tool that the helpline have developed where people can protect their sexual images if they suspect a perpetrator might look to publish them on the internet.For Amanda’s mental health, we discuss the mental toll of dealing with distressing calls to the helpline, how she healthily detaches and switches off and protects her mental health and a period of travelling she did to Vietnam and Bali to work as an English-language teacher.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about The Revenge Porn Helpline here: https://revengepornhelpline.org.uk/If you are someone or know someone who has been a victim of IIA, you can contact the helpline on 0345 6000 459 (The Helpline is open from 10:00am to 16:00pm Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #214 - Leo Winstanley</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #214 - Leo Winstanley</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 214 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with entrepreneur, businessman and teacher, Leo Winstanley. Leo is the Founder of Hand-I-Craft, which makes bespoke furniture tailor-made to their customers requirements.They make everything from simple candle holders to kitchen accessories, household furniture and outdoor and garden furniture.Hand-I-Craft was born out of a hugely traumatic moment in Leo’s life. On 5 May 2018, he was involved in a horrific car crash that wasn’t his ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 214 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with entrepreneur, businessman and teacher, Leo Winstanley. Leo is the Founder of Hand-I-Craft, which makes bespoke furniture tailor-made to their customers requirements.They make everything from simple candle holders to kitchen accessories, household furniture and outdoor and garden furniture.Hand-I-Craft was born out of a hugely traumatic moment in Leo’s life. On 5 May 2018, he was involved in a horrific car crash that wasn’t his fault and left him with life-changing injuries. He lost complete use of his right arm, his dominant arm and then suffered a mental health breakdown. He also lives with chronic neuropathic pain in his right shoulder and side he still manages today.After going into therapy, he took up woodworking after his counsellor suggested he learn a new skill. Leo wanted to prove to himself that he wasn’t worthless and useless like his demons had been telling him. In this episode we discuss his teaching journey and the events of that day in 2018 which changed his life forever. We explore the PTSD he experienced as a result of the crash, anxiety, depression, the pillars of support his partner and two older brothers were for him in crisis and recovery and how the genesis of Hand-I-Craft began from that moment of huge trauma. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Hand-I-Craft here: https://www.hand-i-craft.com/You can subscribe to Hand-I-Craft on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@Hand-i-CraftYou can follow Hand-I-Craft on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/l_and_p_hand_i_craft/?hl=en-gbSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 214 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with entrepreneur, businessman and teacher, Leo Winstanley. Leo is the Founder of Hand-I-Craft, which makes bespoke furniture tailor-made to their customers requirements.They make everything from simple candle holders to kitchen accessories, household furniture and outdoor and garden furniture.Hand-I-Craft was born out of a hugely traumatic moment in Leo’s life. On 5 May 2018, he was involved in a horrific car crash that wasn’t his fault and left him with life-changing injuries. He lost complete use of his right arm, his dominant arm and then suffered a mental health breakdown. He also lives with chronic neuropathic pain in his right shoulder and side he still manages today.After going into therapy, he took up woodworking after his counsellor suggested he learn a new skill. Leo wanted to prove to himself that he wasn’t worthless and useless like his demons had been telling him. In this episode we discuss his teaching journey and the events of that day in 2018 which changed his life forever. We explore the PTSD he experienced as a result of the crash, anxiety, depression, the pillars of support his partner and two older brothers were for him in crisis and recovery and how the genesis of Hand-I-Craft began from that moment of huge trauma. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Hand-I-Craft here: https://www.hand-i-craft.com/You can subscribe to Hand-I-Craft on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@Hand-i-CraftYou can follow Hand-I-Craft on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/l_and_p_hand_i_craft/?hl=en-gbSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #213 - Jack Sirkett - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 213 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Jack Sirkett. In part 1 we discussed his events promoter group 'Soul City', which he co-founded with his friend from university, Jack Lydon and his experience of tinnitus.Since we last checked in, in JCIP #28 Jack has now co-founded a record label called 'LoveTime Guarantee' and put more time and investment into his design work, including starting a YouTube channel! In this episode we discuss why he's stepped away slightly...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 213 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Jack Sirkett. In part 1 we discussed his events promoter group &apos;Soul City&apos;, which he co-founded with his friend from university, Jack Lydon and his experience of tinnitus.Since we last checked in, in JCIP #28 Jack has now co-founded a record label called &apos;LoveTime Guarantee&apos; and put more time and investment into his design work, including starting a YouTube channel! In this episode we discuss why he&apos;s stepped away slightly from DJing and more into design work, putting out his first ever music record, an update on his tinnitus and self-development he has done as he&apos;s reached his thirtieth birthday! As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Jack on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksirkett/You can find out more about Jack and subscribe to his YouTube channel here: https://linktr.ee/jacksirkettYou can follow LoveTime Guarantee on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovetimeguarantee/You can listen to part 1 of Jack&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-28-jack-sirkettSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 213 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Jack Sirkett. In part 1 we discussed his events promoter group &apos;Soul City&apos;, which he co-founded with his friend from university, Jack Lydon and his experience of tinnitus.Since we last checked in, in JCIP #28 Jack has now co-founded a record label called &apos;LoveTime Guarantee&apos; and put more time and investment into his design work, including starting a YouTube channel! In this episode we discuss why he&apos;s stepped away slightly from DJing and more into design work, putting out his first ever music record, an update on his tinnitus and self-development he has done as he&apos;s reached his thirtieth birthday! As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Jack on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksirkett/You can find out more about Jack and subscribe to his YouTube channel here: https://linktr.ee/jacksirkettYou can follow LoveTime Guarantee on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovetimeguarantee/You can listen to part 1 of Jack&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-28-jack-sirkettSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[In episode 212 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Zac Fine. Zac is a therapist, former journalist and host of &apos;The Masculinity Therapist&apos; podcast.Zac focuses on helping men and boys with their mental health and has a particular focus on helping divorced men through a method he employs called ‘The Ceasefire Method’ and advocates for greater awareness around the UK’s family court system and how men can navigate it.Zac is also a facilitator at Temper Domestic Violence, which offers a therapeutically informed course to people whose abusive behaviour in their intimate relationships is a concern. In this episode we discuss his professional journey, from starting out in journalism and a period of time he spent living in France. He then unexpectedly had a child with his then-partner and moved back to the UK to live closer to her and switched careers to public relations. After a few years of this, he had a breakdown and moved back to his childhood home of Cornwall where he did corporate copywriting and a lot of surfing. After realising he was drifting in life, he began volunteering at The Samaritans and took the plunge to train as a therapist, which he qualified as in 2018. We discuss his work, the ‘Masculinity Therapist’ podcast, parental alienation and the stigma men feel in speaking out about this issue and others when they affect them. For Zac’s mental health, we discuss fatherhood, depression and a very unfortunate sexual accident which caused him a huge amount of sexual shame and caused him to spiral into a very dark place with his mental health. We finish by discussing his decision to be abstinent from alcohol in order for him to be the best therapist and person he can be.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can subscribe to The Masculinity Therapist podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@the.masculinity.therapistYou can follow Zac on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZacFineFind out more about Temper Domestic Violence here: https://temperdv.co.uk/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 212 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Zac Fine. Zac is a therapist, former journalist and host of &apos;The Masculinity Therapist&apos; podcast.Zac focuses on helping men and boys with their mental health and has a particular focus on helping divorced men through a method he employs called ‘The Ceasefire Method’ and advocates for greater awareness around the UK’s family court system and how men can navigate it.Zac is also a facilitator at Temper Domestic Violence, which offers a therapeutically informed course to people whose abusive behaviour in their intimate relationships is a concern. In this episode we discuss his professional journey, from starting out in journalism and a period of time he spent living in France. He then unexpectedly had a child with his then-partner and moved back to the UK to live closer to her and switched careers to public relations. After a few years of this, he had a breakdown and moved back to his childhood home of Cornwall where he did corporate copywriting and a lot of surfing. After realising he was drifting in life, he began volunteering at The Samaritans and took the plunge to train as a therapist, which he qualified as in 2018. We discuss his work, the ‘Masculinity Therapist’ podcast, parental alienation and the stigma men feel in speaking out about this issue and others when they affect them. For Zac’s mental health, we discuss fatherhood, depression and a very unfortunate sexual accident which caused him a huge amount of sexual shame and caused him to spiral into a very dark place with his mental health. We finish by discussing his decision to be abstinent from alcohol in order for him to be the best therapist and person he can be.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can subscribe to The Masculinity Therapist podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@the.masculinity.therapistYou can follow Zac on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZacFineFind out more about Temper Domestic Violence here: https://temperdv.co.uk/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks - Balthazard</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with producer and DJ, Balthazard. Marco was born and raised in Switzerland but is based in London at time of recording, after moving to the city two years ago.Marco’s career debut started as a live drummer and he toured across the globe including countries like the USA, China and Dubai. After being behind the decks at main events in Switzerland and London, collaborations with brands like Michael Kors and Versace brought Balthazard to Paris and...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with producer and DJ, Balthazard. Marco was born and raised in Switzerland but is based in London at time of recording, after moving to the city two years ago.Marco’s career debut started as a live drummer and he toured across the globe including countries like the USA, China and Dubai. After being behind the decks at main events in Switzerland and London, collaborations with brands like Michael Kors and Versace brought Balthazard to Paris and now London to play and record music. In this episode we discuss his journey in music and why he made the move to London two years ago with his best friend Jonathan. For issues in the industry, we discuss the isolation of studio time, as well as the pressure he feels to have to be a ‘jack of all trades’ in the music industry.For Marco’s mental health, we discuss the impact his parents separation had on him, self-development, growth and the influence his mother had on him in going on his journey of self-development from a young child. We also discuss the mental health impact of moving to London and the isolation that he has felt at times since living in the capital, homesickness for his home country of Switzerland, his Italian heritage and how he balances that with his Swiss roots.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Balthazard on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6N0wyJ39CU85sWAGOsn7te?si=e881603f1f134778YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BalthazardMusicYou can follow Balthazard on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isthatbalthazard/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with producer and DJ, Balthazard. Marco was born and raised in Switzerland but is based in London at time of recording, after moving to the city two years ago.Marco’s career debut started as a live drummer and he toured across the globe including countries like the USA, China and Dubai. After being behind the decks at main events in Switzerland and London, collaborations with brands like Michael Kors and Versace brought Balthazard to Paris and now London to play and record music. In this episode we discuss his journey in music and why he made the move to London two years ago with his best friend Jonathan. For issues in the industry, we discuss the isolation of studio time, as well as the pressure he feels to have to be a ‘jack of all trades’ in the music industry.For Marco’s mental health, we discuss the impact his parents separation had on him, self-development, growth and the influence his mother had on him in going on his journey of self-development from a young child. We also discuss the mental health impact of moving to London and the isolation that he has felt at times since living in the capital, homesickness for his home country of Switzerland, his Italian heritage and how he balances that with his Swiss roots.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Balthazard on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6N0wyJ39CU85sWAGOsn7te?si=e881603f1f134778YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BalthazardMusicYou can follow Balthazard on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isthatbalthazard/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #211 - Tara Ann Thieke</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 211 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Tara Ann Thieke. Tara is a writer, homemaker and the mother of five children. Tara worked with children for 15 years before she decided to have children of her own. In this episode we discuss motherhood, what women need from men to help them be good mothers and vice versa, the problems facing children today when it comes to their mental health and how we provide solutions, the concept of delayed adulthood and fatherlessness.As ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 211 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Tara Ann Thieke. Tara is a writer, homemaker and the mother of five children. Tara worked with children for 15 years before she decided to have children of her own. In this episode we discuss motherhood, what women need from men to help them be good mothers and vice versa, the problems facing children today when it comes to their mental health and how we provide solutions, the concept of delayed adulthood and fatherlessness.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Tara on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TaraAnnThiekeSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 211 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Tara Ann Thieke. Tara is a writer, homemaker and the mother of five children. Tara worked with children for 15 years before she decided to have children of her own. In this episode we discuss motherhood, what women need from men to help them be good mothers and vice versa, the problems facing children today when it comes to their mental health and how we provide solutions, the concept of delayed adulthood and fatherlessness.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Tara on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TaraAnnThiekeSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - Tobiah Frei - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked back in with artist Tobiah Frei.Tobiah Frei first came on BTM in September 2022 to discuss his music journey, overcoming stage anxiety, evolving as an artist and the impact that the death of a childhood friend had on him in 2014. This period of grief led to a mental health breakdown in 2017, which thankfully he has now overcome. In Part 2, we talk about the shows he has performed this year which have helped him overcome his stage anxiety, building ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked back in with artist Tobiah Frei.Tobiah Frei first came on BTM in September 2022 to discuss his music journey, overcoming stage anxiety, evolving as an artist and the impact that the death of a childhood friend had on him in 2014. This period of grief led to a mental health breakdown in 2017, which thankfully he has now overcome. In Part 2, we talk about the shows he has performed this year which have helped him overcome his stage anxiety, building an artist collective and how he has strengthened his faith alongside his relationship and communication skills.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Tobiah Frei on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1hqQ69Hma…e019cc4d139c4ac8Apple Music: music.apple.com/gb/artist/tobiah-frei/1099190702YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJd3FlQOgWfoyKvR_WVPtwYou can follow Tobiah Frei on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/tobiahfreimusic/?hl=enTwitter: twitter.com/tobiahfreimusicFacebook: www.facebook.com/tobiahfreimusicListen to part one of Tobi&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-mic-tobiah-freiSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopBuy tickets for JCIL #4 on Saturday October 15th 2022 here: helmtickets.com/events/8002/just-…kett-leroy-selectMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Tobiah Frei x Director Dzi - Hold On Me: https://open.spotify.com/track/5RDN3ETsrHBKnEX5JLwpQf?si=f0ec22c238ae42d0<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked back in with artist Tobiah Frei.Tobiah Frei first came on BTM in September 2022 to discuss his music journey, overcoming stage anxiety, evolving as an artist and the impact that the death of a childhood friend had on him in 2014. This period of grief led to a mental health breakdown in 2017, which thankfully he has now overcome. In Part 2, we talk about the shows he has performed this year which have helped him overcome his stage anxiety, building an artist collective and how he has strengthened his faith alongside his relationship and communication skills.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Tobiah Frei on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1hqQ69Hma…e019cc4d139c4ac8Apple Music: music.apple.com/gb/artist/tobiah-frei/1099190702YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJd3FlQOgWfoyKvR_WVPtwYou can follow Tobiah Frei on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/tobiahfreimusic/?hl=enTwitter: twitter.com/tobiahfreimusicFacebook: www.facebook.com/tobiahfreimusicListen to part one of Tobi&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-mic-tobiah-freiSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopBuy tickets for JCIL #4 on Saturday October 15th 2022 here: helmtickets.com/events/8002/just-…kett-leroy-selectMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Tobiah Frei x Director Dzi - Hold On Me: https://open.spotify.com/track/5RDN3ETsrHBKnEX5JLwpQf?si=f0ec22c238ae42d0<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #210 - Dr Emily Setty</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 210 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with academic Dr Emily Setty.Emily is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Surrey and focuses on research around young people and their relationships, harmful sexual behaviour and online harms.In this episode we tackle the issue of consent education and wider sex education for young people today, especially young men. We discuss why so many young men are scared of having false allegations of sexual abuse made against them, how thi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 210 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with academic Dr Emily Setty.Emily is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Surrey and focuses on research around young people and their relationships, harmful sexual behaviour and online harms.In this episode we tackle the issue of consent education and wider sex education for young people today, especially young men. We discuss why so many young men are scared of having false allegations of sexual abuse made against them, how this has happened and the implications of it on their ability to develop meaningful relationships as men as adults. We break down the myth of &apos;oppressor vs oppressed&apos; label that some parts of society are seeking to paint boys and girls with and how we educate both sexes properly about this issue without alienating one over the other.We also discuss how we educate boys how to spot the signs of coercive control and domestic abuse in their relationships and the importance of building trust in boys in order for them to discuss their mental health issues or others openly in group settings without resorting to comedy, self-deprecation or bravado.We finish this topic by discussing the biological differences between men and women when it comes to mental health and the importance of avoiding a once-size-fits-all approach to young men’s mental health.For Emily’s mental health, Emily’s father died suddenly when she was 21 years old after suffering with mental health difficulties for most of her life and addiction. We discuss how the grief affected her and why she took on a support role for the rest of her family, unfortunately to the detriment of her own mental health. After starting her job as a university lecturer, a combination of factors led to her developing an Eating Disorder, specifically Anorexia. We discuss how and why it developed, how the medical system treated it and how she overcame it. We finish by discussing how that grief for her father manifested in people-pleasing in her adult life, how she put positive mechanisms in place to manage it and the reaction people-pleasers in recovery receive from other people when they finally set positive boundaries.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Emily on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/emilysettySupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 210 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with academic Dr Emily Setty.Emily is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Surrey and focuses on research around young people and their relationships, harmful sexual behaviour and online harms.In this episode we tackle the issue of consent education and wider sex education for young people today, especially young men. We discuss why so many young men are scared of having false allegations of sexual abuse made against them, how this has happened and the implications of it on their ability to develop meaningful relationships as men as adults. We break down the myth of &apos;oppressor vs oppressed&apos; label that some parts of society are seeking to paint boys and girls with and how we educate both sexes properly about this issue without alienating one over the other.We also discuss how we educate boys how to spot the signs of coercive control and domestic abuse in their relationships and the importance of building trust in boys in order for them to discuss their mental health issues or others openly in group settings without resorting to comedy, self-deprecation or bravado.We finish this topic by discussing the biological differences between men and women when it comes to mental health and the importance of avoiding a once-size-fits-all approach to young men’s mental health.For Emily’s mental health, Emily’s father died suddenly when she was 21 years old after suffering with mental health difficulties for most of her life and addiction. We discuss how the grief affected her and why she took on a support role for the rest of her family, unfortunately to the detriment of her own mental health. After starting her job as a university lecturer, a combination of factors led to her developing an Eating Disorder, specifically Anorexia. We discuss how and why it developed, how the medical system treated it and how she overcame it. We finish by discussing how that grief for her father manifested in people-pleasing in her adult life, how she put positive mechanisms in place to manage it and the reaction people-pleasers in recovery receive from other people when they finally set positive boundaries.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Emily on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/emilysettySupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with producer and DJ, Ryan Doyle.In this episode we discuss his music journey, from initially pursuing a career in Marine Biology to changing course to pursue a career in music and then obtaining a Masters in music production in 2022.For industry issues, we discuss the relentless nature of being an independent artist, work-life balance, burnout and the indecisiveness of people in the music industry. For Ryan’s mental health, we discuss self-de...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with producer and DJ, Ryan Doyle.In this episode we discuss his music journey, from initially pursuing a career in Marine Biology to changing course to pursue a career in music and then obtaining a Masters in music production in 2022.For industry issues, we discuss the relentless nature of being an independent artist, work-life balance, burnout and the indecisiveness of people in the music industry. For Ryan’s mental health, we discuss self-determination and focus, his mum and dad’s separation, people-pleasing and some issues he’s had within his family where some were not supportive of his music ambitions whilst others were very much all in. As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Ryan Doyle on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6FoDewhwAtI1s4KbXkawkG?si=b94edf0993b84de2YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryyandoyleSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Ryan Doyle - Like That: https://open.spotify.com/track/49YOwqyS5zZ4t1waJYCGi7?si=1131df92482d4873<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with producer and DJ, Ryan Doyle.In this episode we discuss his music journey, from initially pursuing a career in Marine Biology to changing course to pursue a career in music and then obtaining a Masters in music production in 2022.For industry issues, we discuss the relentless nature of being an independent artist, work-life balance, burnout and the indecisiveness of people in the music industry. For Ryan’s mental health, we discuss self-determination and focus, his mum and dad’s separation, people-pleasing and some issues he’s had within his family where some were not supportive of his music ambitions whilst others were very much all in. As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Ryan Doyle on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6FoDewhwAtI1s4KbXkawkG?si=b94edf0993b84de2YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryyandoyleSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Ryan Doyle - Like That: https://open.spotify.com/track/49YOwqyS5zZ4t1waJYCGi7?si=1131df92482d4873<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - La Mantra</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with lead singer of Scottish band, La Mantra, Ryan Connor. In this episode we discuss his music journey and how to avoid being exploited as a young artist in the music industry.For Ryan’s mental health, we discuss his diagnosis of Autism and ADHD. We explore how it impacted his childhood and adolescence, how its influenced his creativity and how taking medication allows him to regulate his emotions alongside his Autism. We finish by exploring ho...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with lead singer of Scottish band, La Mantra, Ryan Connor. In this episode we discuss his music journey and how to avoid being exploited as a young artist in the music industry.For Ryan’s mental health, we discuss his diagnosis of Autism and ADHD. We explore how it impacted his childhood and adolescence, how its influenced his creativity and how taking medication allows him to regulate his emotions alongside his Autism. We finish by exploring how music has been an outlet for him to express himself, channel his emotions and improve his mental health in a way that medication and other tools have not. As always, #itsokaytoventListen to La Mantra on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UjKvtXEWoIwtWn2qNFcxb?si=AJyYFpTwRyml7tgPczuVkQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lamantra5946You can follow La Mantra on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamantraofficial/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: La Mantra - THE GLASS: https://open.spotify.com/track/6O18Ab7sx5VifZk9CHE4pi?si=be8531cf05c9487c<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with lead singer of Scottish band, La Mantra, Ryan Connor. In this episode we discuss his music journey and how to avoid being exploited as a young artist in the music industry.For Ryan’s mental health, we discuss his diagnosis of Autism and ADHD. We explore how it impacted his childhood and adolescence, how its influenced his creativity and how taking medication allows him to regulate his emotions alongside his Autism. We finish by exploring how music has been an outlet for him to express himself, channel his emotions and improve his mental health in a way that medication and other tools have not. As always, #itsokaytoventListen to La Mantra on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UjKvtXEWoIwtWn2qNFcxb?si=AJyYFpTwRyml7tgPczuVkQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lamantra5946You can follow La Mantra on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamantraofficial/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: La Mantra - THE GLASS: https://open.spotify.com/track/6O18Ab7sx5VifZk9CHE4pi?si=be8531cf05c9487c<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks - FRO$TY</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with Norwegian producer, FRO$TY. We came across FRO$TY through his brilliant sophomore EP ‘STARTED // OVER’, which he released in October 2023.In this episode we discuss his music journey in Norway, from picking up the drums when he was three years old, the guitar at 6/7 and starting to produce his own beats when he was 17. Philip then went to production school in Oslo where he connected with a lot of his peers and began learning off them, bef...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with Norwegian producer, FRO$TY. We came across FRO$TY through his brilliant sophomore EP ‘STARTED // OVER’, which he released in October 2023.In this episode we discuss his music journey in Norway, from picking up the drums when he was three years old, the guitar at 6/7 and starting to produce his own beats when he was 17. Philip then went to production school in Oslo where he connected with a lot of his peers and began learning off them, before carving out his own path as a professional producer in 2022. For industry issues, we discuss work-life balance and maintaining a 9-5 whilst pursuing music.For Philip’s mental health, we discuss his early exposure to mental illness when he was 15 years old, how that impacted him and some reckless choices he made after spiralling because of this exposure. He then changed his perspective on life, focused on what he wanted to achieve with his life, set himself goals and made a successful recovery with his mental health.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to FRO$TY on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/33si045R7D42RTzJbT2qbh?si=85a005b17c0642a0You can follow FRO$TY on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frostymsc/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: FRO$TY - Sneaky Link: https://open.spotify.com/track/3JAosgPKn119gxEmLVmpM1?si=eb9f6b07a5fc4a24<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with Norwegian producer, FRO$TY. We came across FRO$TY through his brilliant sophomore EP ‘STARTED // OVER’, which he released in October 2023.In this episode we discuss his music journey in Norway, from picking up the drums when he was three years old, the guitar at 6/7 and starting to produce his own beats when he was 17. Philip then went to production school in Oslo where he connected with a lot of his peers and began learning off them, before carving out his own path as a professional producer in 2022. For industry issues, we discuss work-life balance and maintaining a 9-5 whilst pursuing music.For Philip’s mental health, we discuss his early exposure to mental illness when he was 15 years old, how that impacted him and some reckless choices he made after spiralling because of this exposure. He then changed his perspective on life, focused on what he wanted to achieve with his life, set himself goals and made a successful recovery with his mental health.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to FRO$TY on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/33si045R7D42RTzJbT2qbh?si=85a005b17c0642a0You can follow FRO$TY on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frostymsc/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: FRO$TY - Sneaky Link: https://open.spotify.com/track/3JAosgPKn119gxEmLVmpM1?si=eb9f6b07a5fc4a24<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #209 - Danny Bowman - Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #209 - Danny Bowman - Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 209 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked back in with mental health advocate Danny Bowman. Danny is currently a PHD student and researcher at the University of Liverpool, Research Lead and Head of Communications at The Conservative Mental Health Group and a Fellow at The Royal Society of Arts.We first checked in with Danny in JCIP #70 where we discussed his Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), the distress and eventual suicidality that brought him and how he managed to recover fr...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 209 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked back in with mental health advocate Danny Bowman. Danny is currently a PHD student and researcher at the University of Liverpool, Research Lead and Head of Communications at The Conservative Mental Health Group and a Fellow at The Royal Society of Arts.We first checked in with Danny in JCIP #70 where we discussed his Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), the distress and eventual suicidality that brought him and how he managed to recover from it. In this episode we check back in about his mental health journey, including: a discussion around his Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) which he was diagnosed with prior to developing the BDD, his recovery journey and how he tries to manage advocacy work, his PHD studies and general life alongside his mental health.We also discuss the recent LadBible roundtable on Body Dysmorphia which he took part in, the issues he discussed and taking part in the Great North Run to raise money for mental health charity &apos;Rethink Mental Illness&apos;.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Danny on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DannyBowman10You can listen to Part 1 of Danny&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-70-danny-bowmanYou can watch the LadBible roundtable on Body Dysmorphia that Danny took part in here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICvNgeANUW4&amp;pp=ygUYbGFkYmlibGUgYm9keSBkeXNtb3JwaGlhSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 209 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked back in with mental health advocate Danny Bowman. Danny is currently a PHD student and researcher at the University of Liverpool, Research Lead and Head of Communications at The Conservative Mental Health Group and a Fellow at The Royal Society of Arts.We first checked in with Danny in JCIP #70 where we discussed his Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), the distress and eventual suicidality that brought him and how he managed to recover from it. In this episode we check back in about his mental health journey, including: a discussion around his Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) which he was diagnosed with prior to developing the BDD, his recovery journey and how he tries to manage advocacy work, his PHD studies and general life alongside his mental health.We also discuss the recent LadBible roundtable on Body Dysmorphia which he took part in, the issues he discussed and taking part in the Great North Run to raise money for mental health charity &apos;Rethink Mental Illness&apos;.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Danny on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DannyBowman10You can listen to Part 1 of Danny&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-70-danny-bowmanYou can watch the LadBible roundtable on Body Dysmorphia that Danny took part in here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICvNgeANUW4&amp;pp=ygUYbGFkYmlibGUgYm9keSBkeXNtb3JwaGlhSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #208 - Teddy Lange</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #208 - Teddy Lange</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 208 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with content creator and designer Teddy Lange.Teddy spent 10 years figuring out his life path and veering from things he enjoyed because of what he believed he ‘should’ be pursuing due to societal expectations before arriving at the place he is now.In this episode we discuss his professional journey, from theatre to studying life sciences, business, public policy and through to the work he is doing now.We also discuss why he tries v...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 208 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with content creator and designer Teddy Lange.Teddy spent 10 years figuring out his life path and veering from things he enjoyed because of what he believed he ‘should’ be pursuing due to societal expectations before arriving at the place he is now.In this episode we discuss his professional journey, from theatre to studying life sciences, business, public policy and through to the work he is doing now.We also discuss why he tries very hard to avoid falling into the category of ‘internet guru’, why he doesn’t know ‘the answer’ to living a happy and healthy life but explore how he wants to empower people to make their own decisions to find out for themselves. For Teddy’s mental health, we discuss his parents’ separation and the death of his father when he was eight years old, his issues with self-confidence and self-esteem, his disdain for identity politics and being pigeonholed when he was studying at Harvard University.We finish by discussing a year of travelling he did by himself last year for his own self-development and to work on his attachment style.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Teddy&apos;s work here: https://www.teddylange.com/You can follow him on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theteddylange/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 208 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with content creator and designer Teddy Lange.Teddy spent 10 years figuring out his life path and veering from things he enjoyed because of what he believed he ‘should’ be pursuing due to societal expectations before arriving at the place he is now.In this episode we discuss his professional journey, from theatre to studying life sciences, business, public policy and through to the work he is doing now.We also discuss why he tries very hard to avoid falling into the category of ‘internet guru’, why he doesn’t know ‘the answer’ to living a happy and healthy life but explore how he wants to empower people to make their own decisions to find out for themselves. For Teddy’s mental health, we discuss his parents’ separation and the death of his father when he was eight years old, his issues with self-confidence and self-esteem, his disdain for identity politics and being pigeonholed when he was studying at Harvard University.We finish by discussing a year of travelling he did by himself last year for his own self-development and to work on his attachment style.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Teddy&apos;s work here: https://www.teddylange.com/You can follow him on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theteddylange/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2023 13:09:42 +0000</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #207 - Sunil Jindal</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #207 - Sunil Jindal</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 207 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with entrepreneur Sunil Jindal. Sunil is also an old school friend of our Founder Freddie Cocker.Sunil is the Founder of The Ping Pong Society, a company which offers businesses and their staff bespoke one-hour long events to give them a taste of table tennis in a fun and accessible way.He is also the Co-Founder of MAGIC, a fitness-technology company which sells unique Mirrors, powered by AI that serve as your own personal fitness t...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 207 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with entrepreneur Sunil Jindal. Sunil is also an old school friend of our Founder Freddie Cocker.Sunil is the Founder of The Ping Pong Society, a company which offers businesses and their staff bespoke one-hour long events to give them a taste of table tennis in a fun and accessible way.He is also the Co-Founder of MAGIC, a fitness-technology company which sells unique Mirrors, powered by AI that serve as your own personal fitness trainer. The products have been endorsed by a range of celebrities in sport and fitness including former England Men&apos;s Cricket captain Alistair Cook. He’s also done feature interviews with media outlets including The Evening Standard and The Financial Times to promote the company alongside his co-founder Varun.In this episode we discuss Sunil’s business journey, from his origins as a school ‘hustler’, founding and co-founding two successful businesses and the challenges of going on those journeys, from setting them up, to work-life balance and taking risks. For Sunil’s mental health, we discuss the anxiety of running a business and how that can seep into his own personal mental health. We also discuss how he was quite shy and introverted as a child, navigating that in secondary school and sixth-form and how the businesses forced him to come out of his shell and flex those social muscles in order to get the word out there about his brands. As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about MAGIC here: https://magic.fit/You can follow Sunil on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5un1l/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 207 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with entrepreneur Sunil Jindal. Sunil is also an old school friend of our Founder Freddie Cocker.Sunil is the Founder of The Ping Pong Society, a company which offers businesses and their staff bespoke one-hour long events to give them a taste of table tennis in a fun and accessible way.He is also the Co-Founder of MAGIC, a fitness-technology company which sells unique Mirrors, powered by AI that serve as your own personal fitness trainer. The products have been endorsed by a range of celebrities in sport and fitness including former England Men&apos;s Cricket captain Alistair Cook. He’s also done feature interviews with media outlets including The Evening Standard and The Financial Times to promote the company alongside his co-founder Varun.In this episode we discuss Sunil’s business journey, from his origins as a school ‘hustler’, founding and co-founding two successful businesses and the challenges of going on those journeys, from setting them up, to work-life balance and taking risks. For Sunil’s mental health, we discuss the anxiety of running a business and how that can seep into his own personal mental health. We also discuss how he was quite shy and introverted as a child, navigating that in secondary school and sixth-form and how the businesses forced him to come out of his shell and flex those social muscles in order to get the word out there about his brands. As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about MAGIC here: https://magic.fit/You can follow Sunil on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5un1l/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #206 - Liam Walsh</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #206 - Liam Walsh</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 206 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with writer and Swindon Town fan Liam Walsh.Liam is the author of ‘Red Balloons: A Father, A son: A Memoir’, where he writes about losing his 15-year-old son Patrick in January 2020. Patrick had gone to a football match to watch Tottenham Hotspur, Liam and Patrick's second team play and collapsed suddenly for no clear, explainable reason. He died on the streets of west London, held in his arms by his brother Euan.Tragically, just tw...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 206 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with writer and Swindon Town fan Liam Walsh.Liam is the author of ‘Red Balloons: A Father, A son: A Memoir’, where he writes about losing his 15-year-old son Patrick in January 2020. Patrick had gone to a football match to watch Tottenham Hotspur, Liam and Patrick&apos;s second team play and collapsed suddenly for no clear, explainable reason. He died on the streets of west London, held in his arms by his brother Euan.Tragically, just two weeks later, Liam&apos;s father and his children’s grandparents died too, giving Liam and his family two, unimaginable heartbreaks in a short space of time.In this episode we discuss the grief of losing his son and his father in quick succession, the bond they forged through supporting Swindon Town, Tottenham Hotspur and Gaelic hurling, the power of community and people who supported him and his family in their time of need.We also discuss how the book provided Liam with a cathartic tool to help him through his grief, support his wife Kate and his two surviving children Euan and Niamh.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can purchase a copy of &apos;Red Balloons&apos; here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Red-Balloons-Father-Son-Memoir/dp/B0C5JWGKJK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35HFOTQVUEITI&amp;keywords=red+balloons+book+liam+walsh&amp;qid=1698238752&amp;sprefix=Liam+Walsh+%2Caps%2C115&amp;sr=8-1You can follow Liam on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/liampwSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep and detailed discussion about grief and loss, which some listeners may find upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 206 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with writer and Swindon Town fan Liam Walsh.Liam is the author of ‘Red Balloons: A Father, A son: A Memoir’, where he writes about losing his 15-year-old son Patrick in January 2020. Patrick had gone to a football match to watch Tottenham Hotspur, Liam and Patrick&apos;s second team play and collapsed suddenly for no clear, explainable reason. He died on the streets of west London, held in his arms by his brother Euan.Tragically, just two weeks later, Liam&apos;s father and his children’s grandparents died too, giving Liam and his family two, unimaginable heartbreaks in a short space of time.In this episode we discuss the grief of losing his son and his father in quick succession, the bond they forged through supporting Swindon Town, Tottenham Hotspur and Gaelic hurling, the power of community and people who supported him and his family in their time of need.We also discuss how the book provided Liam with a cathartic tool to help him through his grief, support his wife Kate and his two surviving children Euan and Niamh.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can purchase a copy of &apos;Red Balloons&apos; here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Red-Balloons-Father-Son-Memoir/dp/B0C5JWGKJK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35HFOTQVUEITI&amp;keywords=red+balloons+book+liam+walsh&amp;qid=1698238752&amp;sprefix=Liam+Walsh+%2Caps%2C115&amp;sr=8-1You can follow Liam on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/liampwSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep and detailed discussion about grief and loss, which some listeners may find upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks - Freemasons - Russell Small</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked in with DJ and producer Russell Small. Russell Small is the founder of two iconic UK house music groups, Phats &amp; Small and later, the Freemasons.The very first record Phats &amp; Small  ever put out called ‘Turn Around’ in 1999 was a smash hit, peaking at number two on the UK singles chart and catapulted them both into international fame and stardom. They performed on Top of The Pops four times and went on global tours. Six years later, Russ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked in with DJ and producer Russell Small. Russell Small is the founder of two iconic UK house music groups, Phats &amp; Small and later, the Freemasons.The very first record Phats &amp; Small  ever put out called ‘Turn Around’ in 1999 was a smash hit, peaking at number two on the UK singles chart and catapulted them both into international fame and stardom. They performed on Top of The Pops four times and went on global tours. Six years later, Russell founded another iconic house duo called the Freemasons which would reach those heights once more with a string of hits. A lot of these came on their album ‘Unmixed’, which contained singles including ‘Uninvited’, ‘Watchin’ and ‘Love On My Mind’ which still get played in clubs and on the radio today. This was then accompanied by a string of iconic remixes including ‘Work’ by Kelly Rowland, Beyonce’s ‘Green Light’ and Beyonce &amp; Shakira&apos;s ‘Déjà vu’, the latter they were nominated for a Grammy award.In this episode we chart Russell’s music journey, from DJing in a mobile disco around Brighton with his dad at school discos and youth clubs, to catapulting into stardom overnight, to remixing some of the biggest artists in the world. For Russell’s mental health, he lives with diagnosed ADHD which he was only diagnosed with during the Covid-19 lockdown. He was able to mask it his entire life but was labelled as a ‘dreamer’ and was told he wouldn’t amount to anything in school because of the way his ADHD presented itself and the lack of education and stigma around the condition at the time. We discuss the build-up to his ADHD diagnosis, how it felt when he was diagnosed, management tools he&apos;s developed since and finding balance in his life now.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Freemasons on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/49H2dQUNhIlso7VNkS8nFR?si=2e6cd88e4e75458dYou can follow Russell on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freemasonsmusic/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Phats &amp; Small - Turn Around: https://open.spotify.com/track/60qbU5QgEnzBqUfXSUh0mc?si=ea9b2605cd534354<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked in with DJ and producer Russell Small. Russell Small is the founder of two iconic UK house music groups, Phats &amp; Small and later, the Freemasons.The very first record Phats &amp; Small  ever put out called ‘Turn Around’ in 1999 was a smash hit, peaking at number two on the UK singles chart and catapulted them both into international fame and stardom. They performed on Top of The Pops four times and went on global tours. Six years later, Russell founded another iconic house duo called the Freemasons which would reach those heights once more with a string of hits. A lot of these came on their album ‘Unmixed’, which contained singles including ‘Uninvited’, ‘Watchin’ and ‘Love On My Mind’ which still get played in clubs and on the radio today. This was then accompanied by a string of iconic remixes including ‘Work’ by Kelly Rowland, Beyonce’s ‘Green Light’ and Beyonce &amp; Shakira&apos;s ‘Déjà vu’, the latter they were nominated for a Grammy award.In this episode we chart Russell’s music journey, from DJing in a mobile disco around Brighton with his dad at school discos and youth clubs, to catapulting into stardom overnight, to remixing some of the biggest artists in the world. For Russell’s mental health, he lives with diagnosed ADHD which he was only diagnosed with during the Covid-19 lockdown. He was able to mask it his entire life but was labelled as a ‘dreamer’ and was told he wouldn’t amount to anything in school because of the way his ADHD presented itself and the lack of education and stigma around the condition at the time. We discuss the build-up to his ADHD diagnosis, how it felt when he was diagnosed, management tools he&apos;s developed since and finding balance in his life now.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Freemasons on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/49H2dQUNhIlso7VNkS8nFR?si=2e6cd88e4e75458dYou can follow Russell on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freemasonsmusic/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Phats &amp; Small - Turn Around: https://open.spotify.com/track/60qbU5QgEnzBqUfXSUh0mc?si=ea9b2605cd534354<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #205 - Alexander L</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #205 - Alexander L</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 205 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with YouTuber and writer, Alexander L.Alex lives in Norway and moved there from Poland when he was 16 years old. He suffered severe bullying when he was at school in Poland which caused him to develop sex dysphoria and a feeling he was not 'good enough' to be a man. He also felt disgust towards his genitalia and had a strong desire to escape his sexuality and sexual desire. All of these combined to draw Alex towards the idea of tran...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 205 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with YouTuber and writer, Alexander L.Alex lives in Norway and moved there from Poland when he was 16 years old. He suffered severe bullying when he was at school in Poland which caused him to develop sex dysphoria and a feeling he was not &apos;good enough&apos; to be a man. He also felt disgust towards his genitalia and had a strong desire to escape his sexuality and sexual desire. All of these combined to draw Alex towards the idea of transition and he went on oestrogen and a testosterone blocker when he was 19 years old. He then socially transitioned and made the decision to get penile inversion surgery when he was 21 years old. Fast forward a few years and he realised that transition was not the path for him and he decided to detransition. Unfortunately, during his attempt to detransition, he was sexually assaulted and also had issues with addiction, specifically antipsychotic medication and painkillers.Alex is now 30 years old and speaks about his transition and detransition on his YouTube channel as well as other political and cultural issues. In this episode we chart this journey of transition, detransition and how he is carving out a new path in life now. We discuss the current state of the healthcare system for men and boys like him in Norway suffering from sex dysphoria, his plans to publish a book in the future and wanting to start an organisation for other people who have detransitioned in Norway.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can subscribe to Alexander L&apos;s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@alexanderl9721You can follow Alex on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AleXenomorpheusSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains deep discussions about sexual abuse and brief discussions about suicide, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 205 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with YouTuber and writer, Alexander L.Alex lives in Norway and moved there from Poland when he was 16 years old. He suffered severe bullying when he was at school in Poland which caused him to develop sex dysphoria and a feeling he was not &apos;good enough&apos; to be a man. He also felt disgust towards his genitalia and had a strong desire to escape his sexuality and sexual desire. All of these combined to draw Alex towards the idea of transition and he went on oestrogen and a testosterone blocker when he was 19 years old. He then socially transitioned and made the decision to get penile inversion surgery when he was 21 years old. Fast forward a few years and he realised that transition was not the path for him and he decided to detransition. Unfortunately, during his attempt to detransition, he was sexually assaulted and also had issues with addiction, specifically antipsychotic medication and painkillers.Alex is now 30 years old and speaks about his transition and detransition on his YouTube channel as well as other political and cultural issues. In this episode we chart this journey of transition, detransition and how he is carving out a new path in life now. We discuss the current state of the healthcare system for men and boys like him in Norway suffering from sex dysphoria, his plans to publish a book in the future and wanting to start an organisation for other people who have detransitioned in Norway.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can subscribe to Alexander L&apos;s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@alexanderl9721You can follow Alex on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AleXenomorpheusSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains deep discussions about sexual abuse and brief discussions about suicide, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #204 - Stephen J Shaw</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 204 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Stephen J Shaw. Stephen is an academic, data scientist and the writer, director and producer of the film 'Birthgap - Childless World'.Birthgap analyses the data of falling birth-rates across the world, the societal, economic and cultural reasons this is happening and what the consequences of it will be. Stephen also speaks to a range of people in the field of fertility medicine, couples who don’t have children and most powerful...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 204 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Stephen J Shaw. Stephen is an academic, data scientist and the writer, director and producer of the film &apos;Birthgap - Childless World&apos;.Birthgap analyses the data of falling birth-rates across the world, the societal, economic and cultural reasons this is happening and what the consequences of it will be. Stephen also speaks to a range of people in the field of fertility medicine, couples who don’t have children and most powerfully, men and women who are involuntarily childless.In this episode we discuss Stephen’s academic journey, a deep dive into the film and all of the issues it explores through a mental health lens and the reaction it’s had upon its release both positive and negative.We also discuss the mental toll that the filming of Birthgap had on Stephen himself and hearing these hugely traumatic stories of grief from the interviewees who were involuntarily childless. For Stephen’s mental health, we discuss the impact that his divorce had on his mental health and the trauma of being separated from his children.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can watch Part 1 of Birthgap on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6s8QlIGanA&amp;pp=ygUYYmlydGhnYXAgY2hpbGRsZXNzIHdvcmxkYou can find out more about Stephen&apos;s work here: https://www.birthgap.org/You can follow Stephen on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/StephenJShawSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 204 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Stephen J Shaw. Stephen is an academic, data scientist and the writer, director and producer of the film &apos;Birthgap - Childless World&apos;.Birthgap analyses the data of falling birth-rates across the world, the societal, economic and cultural reasons this is happening and what the consequences of it will be. Stephen also speaks to a range of people in the field of fertility medicine, couples who don’t have children and most powerfully, men and women who are involuntarily childless.In this episode we discuss Stephen’s academic journey, a deep dive into the film and all of the issues it explores through a mental health lens and the reaction it’s had upon its release both positive and negative.We also discuss the mental toll that the filming of Birthgap had on Stephen himself and hearing these hugely traumatic stories of grief from the interviewees who were involuntarily childless. For Stephen’s mental health, we discuss the impact that his divorce had on his mental health and the trauma of being separated from his children.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can watch Part 1 of Birthgap on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6s8QlIGanA&amp;pp=ygUYYmlydGhnYXAgY2hpbGRsZXNzIHdvcmxkYou can find out more about Stephen&apos;s work here: https://www.birthgap.org/You can follow Stephen on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/StephenJShawSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #203 - Dean Corney</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 203 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with firefighter Dean Corney. Dean is also the co-founder of Walk &amp; Talk 999, which is a men's walking group in the in the UK for any man in the emergency services to walk and talk about their mental health, if they want to, and be met with empathy, trust and understanding.The group was setup in 2018 by four women and two men, including Dean, who realised there weren’t any support groups for firefighters specifically to talk abo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 203 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with firefighter Dean Corney. Dean is also the co-founder of Walk &amp; Talk 999, which is a men&apos;s walking group in the in the UK for any man in the emergency services to walk and talk about their mental health, if they want to, and be met with empathy, trust and understanding.The group was setup in 2018 by four women and two men, including Dean, who realised there weren’t any support groups for firefighters specifically to talk about their mental health. On 21st September 2021, the group did their first ever walk round a local park near their station and 11 brave men turned up. Since then, the group has grown exponentially, with 13 walking groups now setup across the UK. Because of its success, Dean operates the group full-time such is the level of expansion that’s taken place. The groups have now expanded to include any man from an emergency services background who can attend and they have had letters of praise from HRH Prince William, the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and had support from celebrities like Dr Alex George and Joe Wickes. In this episode we discuss his journey into firefighting, the stress and strain that the job puts on men like him as well as the purpose it gives him when he has to save lives and the camaraderie amongst his fellow firefighters.We also discuss how, contrary to popular belief how the lionisation of firefighters from well-meaning friends, family or members of the public can actually put more pressure on men like him when it comes to disclosing when they are struggling with their mental health. For Dean’s mental health, 11 years ago he struggled with depression which developed into an eating disorder and he lost a huge amount of weight in a short period of time. We discuss the stigma he faced in the job and outside the job which prevented him from addressing it, seeking support and recovering, the progress he has made since then and the role he holds in helping other men like him. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Walk &amp; Talk 999 and find your local walk if you&apos;re in the emergency services here: https://www.walkandtalk999.co.uk/You can follow Walk &amp; Talk 999 on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalkandTalk999Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 203 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with firefighter Dean Corney. Dean is also the co-founder of Walk &amp; Talk 999, which is a men&apos;s walking group in the in the UK for any man in the emergency services to walk and talk about their mental health, if they want to, and be met with empathy, trust and understanding.The group was setup in 2018 by four women and two men, including Dean, who realised there weren’t any support groups for firefighters specifically to talk about their mental health. On 21st September 2021, the group did their first ever walk round a local park near their station and 11 brave men turned up. Since then, the group has grown exponentially, with 13 walking groups now setup across the UK. Because of its success, Dean operates the group full-time such is the level of expansion that’s taken place. The groups have now expanded to include any man from an emergency services background who can attend and they have had letters of praise from HRH Prince William, the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and had support from celebrities like Dr Alex George and Joe Wickes. In this episode we discuss his journey into firefighting, the stress and strain that the job puts on men like him as well as the purpose it gives him when he has to save lives and the camaraderie amongst his fellow firefighters.We also discuss how, contrary to popular belief how the lionisation of firefighters from well-meaning friends, family or members of the public can actually put more pressure on men like him when it comes to disclosing when they are struggling with their mental health. For Dean’s mental health, 11 years ago he struggled with depression which developed into an eating disorder and he lost a huge amount of weight in a short period of time. We discuss the stigma he faced in the job and outside the job which prevented him from addressing it, seeking support and recovering, the progress he has made since then and the role he holds in helping other men like him. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Walk &amp; Talk 999 and find your local walk if you&apos;re in the emergency services here: https://www.walkandtalk999.co.uk/You can follow Walk &amp; Talk 999 on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalkandTalk999Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #202 - Angela Walker</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 202 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist Angela Walker.Angela has over 20 years’ experience as a news reporter including twelve years as a Senior Journalist with BBC News.She now works freelance and has her own podcast ‘Angela Walker Reports’.In this episode we chart her journalism journey, from a chance opportunity to go on local radio to talk about the motorcycle company she was working at as a receptionist, to working for North Norfolk radio,  to moving ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 202 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist Angela Walker.Angela has over 20 years’ experience as a news reporter including twelve years as a Senior Journalist with BBC News.She now works freelance and has her own podcast ‘Angela Walker Reports’.In this episode we chart her journalism journey, from a chance opportunity to go on local radio to talk about the motorcycle company she was working at as a receptionist, to working for North Norfolk radio,  to moving to Moscow to work for Russia Today when it was first created. For industry issues, we discuss the cuts that have been made to local journalism in recent years and the impact that has had on holding politicians to account across the country. For Angela’s mental health we discuss motherhood and the discovery she made after childbirth where pregnancy caused her to discover she had a condition called hypermobility syndrome. We discuss the long battle she fought to be taken seriously with this condition, getting treatment for it and the impact it’s had on her physical and mental health. We finish by discussing balancing motherhood with a career, why she strives to juggle both as best as she can to be a role model for her daughter and to educate her about the stories she covers.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about Angela&apos;s work here: https://www.angelawalkerreports.com/You can subscribe to Angela&apos;s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@AngelaWalker-newsYou can follow her on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngieHWalkerSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 202 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist Angela Walker.Angela has over 20 years’ experience as a news reporter including twelve years as a Senior Journalist with BBC News.She now works freelance and has her own podcast ‘Angela Walker Reports’.In this episode we chart her journalism journey, from a chance opportunity to go on local radio to talk about the motorcycle company she was working at as a receptionist, to working for North Norfolk radio,  to moving to Moscow to work for Russia Today when it was first created. For industry issues, we discuss the cuts that have been made to local journalism in recent years and the impact that has had on holding politicians to account across the country. For Angela’s mental health we discuss motherhood and the discovery she made after childbirth where pregnancy caused her to discover she had a condition called hypermobility syndrome. We discuss the long battle she fought to be taken seriously with this condition, getting treatment for it and the impact it’s had on her physical and mental health. We finish by discussing balancing motherhood with a career, why she strives to juggle both as best as she can to be a role model for her daughter and to educate her about the stories she covers.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about Angela&apos;s work here: https://www.angelawalkerreports.com/You can subscribe to Angela&apos;s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@AngelaWalker-newsYou can follow her on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngieHWalkerSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #201 - Madeleine Davies</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 201 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist and author Madeleine Davies.Madeleine is currently Senior Writer at The Church Times.Madeleine is also the author of the book 'Lights For The Path', which aims to help young adults and teenagers dealing with grief. Madeleine wrote the book out of her own grief she experienced when she lost her mother when she was 12 years old and wanted a resource that would have helped her when she was younger. In this episode we di...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 201 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist and author Madeleine Davies.Madeleine is currently Senior Writer at The Church Times.Madeleine is also the author of the book &apos;Lights For The Path&apos;, which aims to help young adults and teenagers dealing with grief. Madeleine wrote the book out of her own grief she experienced when she lost her mother when she was 12 years old and wanted a resource that would have helped her when she was younger. In this episode we discuss how she got into journalism including being a member of CBBC’s Newsround press pack as a child, the role of the church in local communities in supporting people with mental health difficulties, the relationship between prayer and mental health and how many vicars and members of the clergy have suffered with mental health issues themselves. We also discuss how she maintains professional balance as a journalist in her reporting when writing about scandals that hit the Church of England as an institution, particularly issues of child sexual abuse (CSA).We then discuss the themes she discusses in her book and move onto Madeleine’s mental health journey where we discuss the grief for her mother in-depth, how it impacted her desire to have children of her own and the power of her own faith in shaping her decisions, her mental health and her outlook on life.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Madeleine on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadsDaviesYou can purchase a copy of Lights For The Path here: https://spckpublishing.co.uk/lights-for-the-pathSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 201 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist and author Madeleine Davies.Madeleine is currently Senior Writer at The Church Times.Madeleine is also the author of the book &apos;Lights For The Path&apos;, which aims to help young adults and teenagers dealing with grief. Madeleine wrote the book out of her own grief she experienced when she lost her mother when she was 12 years old and wanted a resource that would have helped her when she was younger. In this episode we discuss how she got into journalism including being a member of CBBC’s Newsround press pack as a child, the role of the church in local communities in supporting people with mental health difficulties, the relationship between prayer and mental health and how many vicars and members of the clergy have suffered with mental health issues themselves. We also discuss how she maintains professional balance as a journalist in her reporting when writing about scandals that hit the Church of England as an institution, particularly issues of child sexual abuse (CSA).We then discuss the themes she discusses in her book and move onto Madeleine’s mental health journey where we discuss the grief for her mother in-depth, how it impacted her desire to have children of her own and the power of her own faith in shaping her decisions, her mental health and her outlook on life.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Madeleine on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadsDaviesYou can purchase a copy of Lights For The Path here: https://spckpublishing.co.uk/lights-for-the-pathSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - Lily Ward</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with UK artist Lily Ward.Lily started working in the industry when she was 16 years old and has been singing and playing instruments for far longer. In this episode we chart her journey from a 16-year-old starting out to where she is now, how much growth and potential she has going forward as she is still only 23 years old and the pressure she feels to be successful whilst she is young. We also discuss work-life balance, artist comparison cultur...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with UK artist Lily Ward.Lily started working in the industry when she was 16 years old and has been singing and playing instruments for far longer. In this episode we chart her journey from a 16-year-old starting out to where she is now, how much growth and potential she has going forward as she is still only 23 years old and the pressure she feels to be successful whilst she is young. We also discuss work-life balance, artist comparison culture and streaming numbers. For Lily’s mental health, we discuss her panic disorder which causes her to have random panic attacks at night and how its impacted her belief in being an artist, her experience of taking anti-depressants and building a life in Bristol where she lives now! As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Lily on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kYMGmkw8ta4nvMiK0pcdF?si=a1e713a08833493aYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LilyWardyYou can follow Lily on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilywardy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lily.wardy?lang=enSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Lily Ward - Like I Used To: https://open.spotify.com/album/4Z6UqZVSJmXYfRwV5AEigL?si=bWAJ2vVGTe6tmpHr3OD0Kg<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with UK artist Lily Ward.Lily started working in the industry when she was 16 years old and has been singing and playing instruments for far longer. In this episode we chart her journey from a 16-year-old starting out to where she is now, how much growth and potential she has going forward as she is still only 23 years old and the pressure she feels to be successful whilst she is young. We also discuss work-life balance, artist comparison culture and streaming numbers. For Lily’s mental health, we discuss her panic disorder which causes her to have random panic attacks at night and how its impacted her belief in being an artist, her experience of taking anti-depressants and building a life in Bristol where she lives now! As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Lily on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kYMGmkw8ta4nvMiK0pcdF?si=a1e713a08833493aYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LilyWardyYou can follow Lily on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilywardy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lily.wardy?lang=enSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Lily Ward - Like I Used To: https://open.spotify.com/album/4Z6UqZVSJmXYfRwV5AEigL?si=bWAJ2vVGTe6tmpHr3OD0Kg<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #200 - Aram Shabanian</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #200 - Aram Shabanian</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this landmark two hundredth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with conflict journalist and researcher Aram Shabanian. Aram is the Open-Source Information Gathering (OSIG) Manager at the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy.In this episode we discuss his unconventional route into conflict journalism, after having to study at two different universities after dropping out from the first one after failing his exams in his second year.He then got an opportunity to app...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this landmark two hundredth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with conflict journalist and researcher Aram Shabanian. Aram is the Open-Source Information Gathering (OSIG) Manager at the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy.In this episode we discuss his unconventional route into conflict journalism, after having to study at two different universities after dropping out from the first one after failing his exams in his second year.He then got an opportunity to appear on great friend of the pod Jake Hanrahan’s Popular Front podcast in 2018 and Matthew Gault’s podcast ‘War College’ and used those opportunities to get into the Middlebury Institute of International Studies for his post-graduate degree. From there, he befriended a woman based in Iraq who brought him on board at the New Lines Institute where he got a foot in the door, before becoming a permanent member of staff through hard work and successfully predicting the Russia-Ukraine war.In this episode we chart that unconventional journey in conflict journalism, class and elitism in this field and the problematic industry belief that in order to cut your teeth as a researcher, you must view a lot of harrowing content which can traumatise early-stage researchers. We also discuss the latest situation in the war in Ukraine, the mutiny by the Putin-backed Wagner Group and the sexual abuse and war crimes being committed by Russian soldiers against Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) and the Ukrainian population. For Aram’s mental health, we discuss his experience of depression, his diagnosis of ADHD, how medication has helped his mental health and the impact of the death of his mother which took place during a difficult time for his mental health already. We finish by discussing his experience at the Evergreen State College from 2014-2017 during the most tumultuous time in its history as it was taken over by a group of hard-left activist students.Thank you for helping us get to JCIP #200 and as always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Aram on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShabanianAramSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this landmark two hundredth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with conflict journalist and researcher Aram Shabanian. Aram is the Open-Source Information Gathering (OSIG) Manager at the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy.In this episode we discuss his unconventional route into conflict journalism, after having to study at two different universities after dropping out from the first one after failing his exams in his second year.He then got an opportunity to appear on great friend of the pod Jake Hanrahan’s Popular Front podcast in 2018 and Matthew Gault’s podcast ‘War College’ and used those opportunities to get into the Middlebury Institute of International Studies for his post-graduate degree. From there, he befriended a woman based in Iraq who brought him on board at the New Lines Institute where he got a foot in the door, before becoming a permanent member of staff through hard work and successfully predicting the Russia-Ukraine war.In this episode we chart that unconventional journey in conflict journalism, class and elitism in this field and the problematic industry belief that in order to cut your teeth as a researcher, you must view a lot of harrowing content which can traumatise early-stage researchers. We also discuss the latest situation in the war in Ukraine, the mutiny by the Putin-backed Wagner Group and the sexual abuse and war crimes being committed by Russian soldiers against Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) and the Ukrainian population. For Aram’s mental health, we discuss his experience of depression, his diagnosis of ADHD, how medication has helped his mental health and the impact of the death of his mother which took place during a difficult time for his mental health already. We finish by discussing his experience at the Evergreen State College from 2014-2017 during the most tumultuous time in its history as it was taken over by a group of hard-left activist students.Thank you for helping us get to JCIP #200 and as always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Aram on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShabanianAramSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #199 - Dr Andrew George Thomas</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 199 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with academic Dr Andrew George Thomas. Andrew is currently Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Swansea University, researching in the area of Evolutionary Psychology. Andrew did his BSc in Psychology at Cardiff university but moved to Swansea university for his PhD where he studied with Professor Steve Stewart-Williams.In order to fund his PHD, Andrew worked part-time and then full-time in the private sector before he managed to get hi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 199 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with academic Dr Andrew George Thomas. Andrew is currently Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Swansea University, researching in the area of Evolutionary Psychology. Andrew did his BSc in Psychology at Cardiff university but moved to Swansea university for his PhD where he studied with Professor Steve Stewart-Williams.In order to fund his PHD, Andrew worked part-time and then full-time in the private sector before he managed to get his foot in the door in academia and has stayed there for the last seven years. Andrew is also the founder of blog ‘Darwin does dating’ where he writes about dating, relationships and the sexual marketplace through an evolutionary psychology lens. We came across Andrew through one of his tweets which said: “Don&apos;t make the mistake of assuming men have a similar experience to women in terms of receiving compliments, affection, touch. Compliment a man who isn&apos;t in the top 5% of desirability and chances are you&apos;ll have been the first person to do so for months...”In this episode we discuss all of the mental health angles around that tweet, his academic journey, social class, mating strategies, becoming a counsellor and the concept of ‘dysphoric singlehood’.Andrew was also involved in conducting the largest ever study of incels and we discuss what he and his team uncovered. For Andrew’s mental health, we discuss the mental health impact that a previous relationship break-up had on him which ended through his ex-partner being unfaithful as well as two separate but serious bouts of depression and anxiety which took place in around 2012 and 2016 respectively. We discuss those experiences, how he managed them and overcame them AND how he used them to train as a mental health counsellor and his attitude towards therapy and medication.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Andrew on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrThomasAGYou can read Andrew&apos;s &apos;Darwin Does Dating&apos; blog here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/darwin-does-datingSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 199 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with academic Dr Andrew George Thomas. Andrew is currently Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Swansea University, researching in the area of Evolutionary Psychology. Andrew did his BSc in Psychology at Cardiff university but moved to Swansea university for his PhD where he studied with Professor Steve Stewart-Williams.In order to fund his PHD, Andrew worked part-time and then full-time in the private sector before he managed to get his foot in the door in academia and has stayed there for the last seven years. Andrew is also the founder of blog ‘Darwin does dating’ where he writes about dating, relationships and the sexual marketplace through an evolutionary psychology lens. We came across Andrew through one of his tweets which said: “Don&apos;t make the mistake of assuming men have a similar experience to women in terms of receiving compliments, affection, touch. Compliment a man who isn&apos;t in the top 5% of desirability and chances are you&apos;ll have been the first person to do so for months...”In this episode we discuss all of the mental health angles around that tweet, his academic journey, social class, mating strategies, becoming a counsellor and the concept of ‘dysphoric singlehood’.Andrew was also involved in conducting the largest ever study of incels and we discuss what he and his team uncovered. For Andrew’s mental health, we discuss the mental health impact that a previous relationship break-up had on him which ended through his ex-partner being unfaithful as well as two separate but serious bouts of depression and anxiety which took place in around 2012 and 2016 respectively. We discuss those experiences, how he managed them and overcame them AND how he used them to train as a mental health counsellor and his attitude towards therapy and medication.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Andrew on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrThomasAGYou can read Andrew&apos;s &apos;Darwin Does Dating&apos; blog here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/darwin-does-datingSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks - Able Faces</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with Jack McNeilage who forms one half of Scottish dance music production duo, Able Faces. Jack formed the group with his brother Mark and in this episode we discuss the two brothers' music journey, from starting a band to meeting their now manager and becoming a songwriting duo before moving into music production and recently DJing too. We also discuss the importance of self-awareness in the music industry, trust and how and why the duo hold ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with Jack McNeilage who forms one half of Scottish dance music production duo, Able Faces. Jack formed the group with his brother Mark and in this episode we discuss the two brothers&apos; music journey, from starting a band to meeting their now manager and becoming a songwriting duo before moving into music production and recently DJing too. We also discuss the importance of self-awareness in the music industry, trust and how and why the duo hold themselves to high standards for their work.For Jack’s mental health we discuss his experience of anxiety and how that’s caused by triggers related to touring and travelling as well as factors like lack of sleep. When these factors go unchecked, they have led to him experiencing burnout.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Able Faces on streaming platforms below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS-9Bt1uHpDIgC4EUNeHgWgSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7nL523vzwv24ad0oFf2VZ2?si=dc4470305f0a4136Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Able Faces - Don&apos;t Let Me Down feat. Nate VanDeusen: https://open.spotify.com/track/6gsJ39IWABJqIJcorcX7jU?si=5ec3052457f843e1<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with Jack McNeilage who forms one half of Scottish dance music production duo, Able Faces. Jack formed the group with his brother Mark and in this episode we discuss the two brothers&apos; music journey, from starting a band to meeting their now manager and becoming a songwriting duo before moving into music production and recently DJing too. We also discuss the importance of self-awareness in the music industry, trust and how and why the duo hold themselves to high standards for their work.For Jack’s mental health we discuss his experience of anxiety and how that’s caused by triggers related to touring and travelling as well as factors like lack of sleep. When these factors go unchecked, they have led to him experiencing burnout.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Able Faces on streaming platforms below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS-9Bt1uHpDIgC4EUNeHgWgSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7nL523vzwv24ad0oFf2VZ2?si=dc4470305f0a4136Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Able Faces - Don&apos;t Let Me Down feat. Nate VanDeusen: https://open.spotify.com/track/6gsJ39IWABJqIJcorcX7jU?si=5ec3052457f843e1<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #198 - Kat May Romero</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 198 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Kat May Romero. Kat is a freelance journalist and is involved in a campaign called 'Formula for Change' which is being led by The Metro, in partnership with charity Feed UK. They are all calling on the UK Government to urgently review their infant formula legislation and give retailers the green light to accept loyalty points, grocery vouchers provided by foodbanks and local authorities and store gift cards as payment for infan...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 198 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Kat May Romero. Kat is a freelance journalist and is involved in a campaign called &apos;Formula for Change&apos; which is being led by The Metro, in partnership with charity Feed UK. They are all calling on the UK Government to urgently review their infant formula legislation and give retailers the green light to accept loyalty points, grocery vouchers provided by foodbanks and local authorities and store gift cards as payment for infant formula.This is an issue which doesn’t just affect mothers but also fathers too in how they support their partners and feed their babies themselves, especially if those fathers are the primary carer.In this episode we discuss Kat’s wider journalism journey, from working in celebrity journalism to now working freelance after she finished her maternity leave, work-life balance, class and the competitive nature of celebrity journalism.We then do a deep dive into the Formula for Change campaign and all of the issues it includes through a mental health lens. For Kat’s mental health, we discuss how the campaign was driven by her own mental health difficulties in trying to breastfeed her baby when he was born, post-natal depression and all of the stigmas associated with that for women in disclosing it publicly and even to friends and family. We also discuss how medication helped her depression as well as her experience of anxiety throughout her life. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can sign the Formula for Change petition here:  https://www.change.org/p/allow-uk-families-to-buy-infant-formula-using-store-points-grocery-vouchers-gift-cards-formulaforchangeYou can follow Kat on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KatMayRomeroSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 198 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Kat May Romero. Kat is a freelance journalist and is involved in a campaign called &apos;Formula for Change&apos; which is being led by The Metro, in partnership with charity Feed UK. They are all calling on the UK Government to urgently review their infant formula legislation and give retailers the green light to accept loyalty points, grocery vouchers provided by foodbanks and local authorities and store gift cards as payment for infant formula.This is an issue which doesn’t just affect mothers but also fathers too in how they support their partners and feed their babies themselves, especially if those fathers are the primary carer.In this episode we discuss Kat’s wider journalism journey, from working in celebrity journalism to now working freelance after she finished her maternity leave, work-life balance, class and the competitive nature of celebrity journalism.We then do a deep dive into the Formula for Change campaign and all of the issues it includes through a mental health lens. For Kat’s mental health, we discuss how the campaign was driven by her own mental health difficulties in trying to breastfeed her baby when he was born, post-natal depression and all of the stigmas associated with that for women in disclosing it publicly and even to friends and family. We also discuss how medication helped her depression as well as her experience of anxiety throughout her life. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can sign the Formula for Change petition here:  https://www.change.org/p/allow-uk-families-to-buy-infant-formula-using-store-points-grocery-vouchers-gift-cards-formulaforchangeYou can follow Kat on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KatMayRomeroSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Reel Stories - Danny Kirrane</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Reel Stories we checked in with actor and producer Danny Kirrane.Danny is best known for his roles in the TV adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman, Pirates of the Carribbean: Salazar’s Revenge, The Serpent Queen and TV show Wasted where he starred alongside Sean Bean. He also has credits in shows like Skins, Casualty, Trollied and Poldark.In this episode of Reel Stories we talk about how Danny got into acting whilst at Leeds University, performing as part of the National ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Reel Stories we checked in with actor and producer Danny Kirrane.Danny is best known for his roles in the TV adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman, Pirates of the Carribbean: Salazar’s Revenge, The Serpent Queen and TV show Wasted where he starred alongside Sean Bean. He also has credits in shows like Skins, Casualty, Trollied and Poldark.In this episode of Reel Stories we talk about how Danny got into acting whilst at Leeds University, performing as part of the National Youth Theatre before pursuing it full-time and how he broke into TV and film. For Danny’s mental health, we discuss the positives that therapy has given his mental health and how he dealt with having mental health issues in his family and supporting those people as a teenager and adult. We finish by discussing fatherhood having become a father in the last two years. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Danny on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DannyKirraneSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @ekkah - Backseat Driver: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFhgxYuoP8U<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Reel Stories we checked in with actor and producer Danny Kirrane.Danny is best known for his roles in the TV adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman, Pirates of the Carribbean: Salazar’s Revenge, The Serpent Queen and TV show Wasted where he starred alongside Sean Bean. He also has credits in shows like Skins, Casualty, Trollied and Poldark.In this episode of Reel Stories we talk about how Danny got into acting whilst at Leeds University, performing as part of the National Youth Theatre before pursuing it full-time and how he broke into TV and film. For Danny’s mental health, we discuss the positives that therapy has given his mental health and how he dealt with having mental health issues in his family and supporting those people as a teenager and adult. We finish by discussing fatherhood having become a father in the last two years. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Danny on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DannyKirraneSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @ekkah - Backseat Driver: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFhgxYuoP8U<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #197 - Dr Karleen Gribble</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 197 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Dr Karleen Gribble. Karleen is an Adjunct Association Professor at Western Sydney University, where she specialises in Infant feeding, child trauma, foster care and adoption.In this episode we discuss her academic journey and a case study she did on a woman who had detransitioned and experienced deep regret and trauma over a double mastectomy operation she had done during her transition. After detransitioning, she became pregna...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 197 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Dr Karleen Gribble. Karleen is an Adjunct Association Professor at Western Sydney University, where she specialises in Infant feeding, child trauma, foster care and adoption.In this episode we discuss her academic journey and a case study she did on a woman who had detransitioned and experienced deep regret and trauma over a double mastectomy operation she had done during her transition. After detransitioning, she became pregnant and gave birth but was unable to breastfeed her baby.For Karleen’s mental health, we discuss the grief of losing her father when she was seven years old and how his death impacted her mental health and childhood. We also discuss her decision to have children at a relatively young age compared to today’s society and her and her husband&apos;s adoption of two children. We chart the journey she went on with them as a mother and how she developed these new relationships.We also discuss a hugely difficult period when Karleen was asked to adopt her second child by child protection services, being told to give her back to the family who initially put her up and how that caused Karleen to have an ‘incomplete grief’ for her at that moment in time. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Karleen on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrKarleenGSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 197 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Dr Karleen Gribble. Karleen is an Adjunct Association Professor at Western Sydney University, where she specialises in Infant feeding, child trauma, foster care and adoption.In this episode we discuss her academic journey and a case study she did on a woman who had detransitioned and experienced deep regret and trauma over a double mastectomy operation she had done during her transition. After detransitioning, she became pregnant and gave birth but was unable to breastfeed her baby.For Karleen’s mental health, we discuss the grief of losing her father when she was seven years old and how his death impacted her mental health and childhood. We also discuss her decision to have children at a relatively young age compared to today’s society and her and her husband&apos;s adoption of two children. We chart the journey she went on with them as a mother and how she developed these new relationships.We also discuss a hugely difficult period when Karleen was asked to adopt her second child by child protection services, being told to give her back to the family who initially put her up and how that caused Karleen to have an ‘incomplete grief’ for her at that moment in time. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Karleen on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrKarleenGSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #196 - Gar Lock</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 196 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Gar Lock.Gar is an Irish farmer who helps ex-prisoners reintegrate into society, learn social skills and life skills and improve their physical and mental health.Gar had this desire from being in prison himself where he spent 3.5 years of his life. Whilst in prison, he realised he needed to change himself and his life in order to reintegrate into society and find happiness.Gar grew up in a difficult household and a family envir...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 196 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Gar Lock.Gar is an Irish farmer who helps ex-prisoners reintegrate into society, learn social skills and life skills and improve their physical and mental health.Gar had this desire from being in prison himself where he spent 3.5 years of his life. Whilst in prison, he realised he needed to change himself and his life in order to reintegrate into society and find happiness.Gar grew up in a difficult household and a family environment which was steeped in criminality already so he was a product of his environment. However, he has not let that environment define him now as a man. In this episode we discuss Gar’s upbringing, his relationship with his father and why he reconnected with his father in later life in spite of the abuse he had inflicted upon him as a child and his experience of jail and why he saw it as a &apos;coming of age moment&apos;. We also discuss personal development, taking responsibility for his mental health and life and fatherhood. We finish by discussing his work with ex-prisoners, what these men need in order to reintegrate back into society and the methods he employs to do that, counselling training he has done and the power of taking control of your life and finding the path to redemption. As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 196 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Gar Lock.Gar is an Irish farmer who helps ex-prisoners reintegrate into society, learn social skills and life skills and improve their physical and mental health.Gar had this desire from being in prison himself where he spent 3.5 years of his life. Whilst in prison, he realised he needed to change himself and his life in order to reintegrate into society and find happiness.Gar grew up in a difficult household and a family environment which was steeped in criminality already so he was a product of his environment. However, he has not let that environment define him now as a man. In this episode we discuss Gar’s upbringing, his relationship with his father and why he reconnected with his father in later life in spite of the abuse he had inflicted upon him as a child and his experience of jail and why he saw it as a &apos;coming of age moment&apos;. We also discuss personal development, taking responsibility for his mental health and life and fatherhood. We finish by discussing his work with ex-prisoners, what these men need in order to reintegrate back into society and the methods he employs to do that, counselling training he has done and the power of taking control of your life and finding the path to redemption. As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - Severin</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with Norwegian R&amp;B and pop artist, Severin.Severin got into music through discovering UK rock band Royal Blood. After being in bands and performing in English for a few years, he realised it wasn’t authentic to him as an artist and he began singing, writing and producing in his native Norwegian and carved out his own path as a solo artist. In this episode we chart his music journey from singing in English to Norwegian and evolving from a Roc...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with Norwegian R&amp;B and pop artist, Severin.Severin got into music through discovering UK rock band Royal Blood. After being in bands and performing in English for a few years, he realised it wasn’t authentic to him as an artist and he began singing, writing and producing in his native Norwegian and carved out his own path as a solo artist. In this episode we chart his music journey from singing in English to Norwegian and evolving from a Rock sound into the R&amp;B and pop sound he makes today and his ambitions for the future.For industry issues, we discuss how his artist streaming numbers affect his mental health as well as comparison culture.For Severin’s mental health we discuss a shyness he had as a child and how it impacted his mental health and how music was the vehicle to help him overcome it.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Severin on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ulhSTqJ3VMkZuLYCs6dkk?si=vyiUBQTrS8GGEk5KfTrtiQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gossegutYou can follow Severin on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gossegut/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Severin - Riv Me I Bitæ: https://open.spotify.com/track/2CKu7KXfC3BHy6WGN22UXK?si=462034fd22a34724<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with Norwegian R&amp;B and pop artist, Severin.Severin got into music through discovering UK rock band Royal Blood. After being in bands and performing in English for a few years, he realised it wasn’t authentic to him as an artist and he began singing, writing and producing in his native Norwegian and carved out his own path as a solo artist. In this episode we chart his music journey from singing in English to Norwegian and evolving from a Rock sound into the R&amp;B and pop sound he makes today and his ambitions for the future.For industry issues, we discuss how his artist streaming numbers affect his mental health as well as comparison culture.For Severin’s mental health we discuss a shyness he had as a child and how it impacted his mental health and how music was the vehicle to help him overcome it.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Severin on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ulhSTqJ3VMkZuLYCs6dkk?si=vyiUBQTrS8GGEk5KfTrtiQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gossegutYou can follow Severin on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gossegut/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Severin - Riv Me I Bitæ: https://open.spotify.com/track/2CKu7KXfC3BHy6WGN22UXK?si=462034fd22a34724<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #195 - Alina Clough</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 195 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with writer Alina Clough.Alina has a regular column for Evie Magazine and in this episode we discuss how she got into professional writing, from initially writing about conservation issues to how she landed her regular column at Evie today.We came across Alina through one of her articles in Evie entitled 'Dance Moms Are Using Social Media To Digitally Pimp Out Their Daughters’ which exposes a hugely disturbing sexual abuse scandal o...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 195 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with writer Alina Clough.Alina has a regular column for Evie Magazine and in this episode we discuss how she got into professional writing, from initially writing about conservation issues to how she landed her regular column at Evie today.We came across Alina through one of her articles in Evie entitled &apos;Dance Moms Are Using Social Media To Digitally Pimp Out Their Daughters’ which exposes a hugely disturbing sexual abuse scandal of a group of mothers using social media to digitally pimp out their daughters. These children range from babies to pre-teen dancers and the mothers deliberately target sexual predators online to view this content which the algorithms amplify. In this episode we take a deep, dark dive into this world and how these mothers are getting away with the sexual abuse of their children whilst hiding in completely plain sight.We also discuss why Alina became disillusioned with a lot of mainstream female-targeted media outlets, dating apps and how employers are now offering free egg freezing for women in the USA and the implications of this on fertility.For Alina’s mental health, we discuss her diagnosis of ADHD when she was studying her post-graduate degree, her experience of taking medication for it and how her faith has benefited her mental health in recent months.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Alina on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CluffaloYou can read the article we discussed about dance mums and sexual abuse in full here: https://www.eviemagazine.com/post/dance-moms-are-using-social-media-to-digitally-pimp-out-their-daughtersSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 195 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with writer Alina Clough.Alina has a regular column for Evie Magazine and in this episode we discuss how she got into professional writing, from initially writing about conservation issues to how she landed her regular column at Evie today.We came across Alina through one of her articles in Evie entitled &apos;Dance Moms Are Using Social Media To Digitally Pimp Out Their Daughters’ which exposes a hugely disturbing sexual abuse scandal of a group of mothers using social media to digitally pimp out their daughters. These children range from babies to pre-teen dancers and the mothers deliberately target sexual predators online to view this content which the algorithms amplify. In this episode we take a deep, dark dive into this world and how these mothers are getting away with the sexual abuse of their children whilst hiding in completely plain sight.We also discuss why Alina became disillusioned with a lot of mainstream female-targeted media outlets, dating apps and how employers are now offering free egg freezing for women in the USA and the implications of this on fertility.For Alina’s mental health, we discuss her diagnosis of ADHD when she was studying her post-graduate degree, her experience of taking medication for it and how her faith has benefited her mental health in recent months.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Alina on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CluffaloYou can read the article we discussed about dance mums and sexual abuse in full here: https://www.eviemagazine.com/post/dance-moms-are-using-social-media-to-digitally-pimp-out-their-daughtersSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - Jade Morgan Kelly</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with UK artist Jade Morgan Kelly.We came across Jade through a covers medley video she did for BBC Introducing, as well as her smash hit ‘Reason To Stay ft. Jarkii Monno’.In this episode we discuss how Jade got into the music industry, from her diploma at the British and Irish Modern Music Institute (BIMM) in London, to her undergraduate degree in popular music performance vocals and now starting her music career as an artist at 22 years old. W...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with UK artist Jade Morgan Kelly.We came across Jade through a covers medley video she did for BBC Introducing, as well as her smash hit ‘Reason To Stay ft. Jarkii Monno’.In this episode we discuss how Jade got into the music industry, from her diploma at the British and Irish Modern Music Institute (BIMM) in London, to her undergraduate degree in popular music performance vocals and now starting her music career as an artist at 22 years old. We also discuss the pressure of TikTok and the need for artists to be constantly posting on it to build their profile.For Jade’s mental health, we discuss her diagnosis of ADHD and how its affected her mental health in her adolescence, adulthood and her artistry. We also discuss a people-pleasing trait she has had throughout her early life and adolescence, where it originates from and how she’s trying to get control of and overcome it.We finish by discussing her experience of therapy which she’s done since university and growth. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Jade Morgan Kelly on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0XQAPEzanOVfbyV4LZBDIs?si=fa1cb9d0e5804593YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jademorgankelly3247You can follow Jade on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jademorgankelly/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jademorgankellyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jademorgankellySupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Jade Morgan Kelly - Reason to Stay ft. Jarkii Monno: https://open.spotify.com/track/0Ezp5TNypo6UzZT0KVqyug?si=fa2c97f05bad492d<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with UK artist Jade Morgan Kelly.We came across Jade through a covers medley video she did for BBC Introducing, as well as her smash hit ‘Reason To Stay ft. Jarkii Monno’.In this episode we discuss how Jade got into the music industry, from her diploma at the British and Irish Modern Music Institute (BIMM) in London, to her undergraduate degree in popular music performance vocals and now starting her music career as an artist at 22 years old. We also discuss the pressure of TikTok and the need for artists to be constantly posting on it to build their profile.For Jade’s mental health, we discuss her diagnosis of ADHD and how its affected her mental health in her adolescence, adulthood and her artistry. We also discuss a people-pleasing trait she has had throughout her early life and adolescence, where it originates from and how she’s trying to get control of and overcome it.We finish by discussing her experience of therapy which she’s done since university and growth. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Jade Morgan Kelly on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0XQAPEzanOVfbyV4LZBDIs?si=fa1cb9d0e5804593YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jademorgankelly3247You can follow Jade on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jademorgankelly/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jademorgankellyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jademorgankellySupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Jade Morgan Kelly - Reason to Stay ft. Jarkii Monno: https://open.spotify.com/track/0Ezp5TNypo6UzZT0KVqyug?si=fa2c97f05bad492d<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #194 - Elliott Wheat-Bowen</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #194 - Elliott Wheat-Bowen</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 194 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Elliott Wheat-Bowen.Elliott was the Founder of Huddersfield Town fan platform, Talk of The Town (TOTT). Our Founder Freddie Cocker was the co-founder of this platform and wrote for it extensively before he started Vent in 2017.Elliott then made the decision to close the platform down and in this episode we discuss the journey of TOTT from beginning to end, what he’s doing with his life now and starting his own cooking blog. For...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 194 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Elliott Wheat-Bowen.Elliott was the Founder of Huddersfield Town fan platform, Talk of The Town (TOTT). Our Founder Freddie Cocker was the co-founder of this platform and wrote for it extensively before he started Vent in 2017.Elliott then made the decision to close the platform down and in this episode we discuss the journey of TOTT from beginning to end, what he’s doing with his life now and starting his own cooking blog. For Elliott’s mental health, he has suffered from undiagnosed Body Dysmorphia (BD) and anxiety which he struggled with in his early-20s. At its worst, he would avoid being photographed and go swimming with a t-shirt on.Thankfully, through healthy, regular exercise, mindfulness and other positive tools, he has overcome his BD and can enjoy life much more. He is still getting to grips with his anxiety but hopefully after this pod, he can go on a similar journey with this too.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Elliott&apos;s cooking blog &apos;Cooking With Elliott&apos; on social media here: https://www.instagram.com/cookingwithelliott/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 194 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Elliott Wheat-Bowen.Elliott was the Founder of Huddersfield Town fan platform, Talk of The Town (TOTT). Our Founder Freddie Cocker was the co-founder of this platform and wrote for it extensively before he started Vent in 2017.Elliott then made the decision to close the platform down and in this episode we discuss the journey of TOTT from beginning to end, what he’s doing with his life now and starting his own cooking blog. For Elliott’s mental health, he has suffered from undiagnosed Body Dysmorphia (BD) and anxiety which he struggled with in his early-20s. At its worst, he would avoid being photographed and go swimming with a t-shirt on.Thankfully, through healthy, regular exercise, mindfulness and other positive tools, he has overcome his BD and can enjoy life much more. He is still getting to grips with his anxiety but hopefully after this pod, he can go on a similar journey with this too.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Elliott&apos;s cooking blog &apos;Cooking With Elliott&apos; on social media here: https://www.instagram.com/cookingwithelliott/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Mind On The Game - Charlie Roebuck</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game we checked back in with Charlie Roebuck. Charlie previously came on the podcast in JCIP #42 in June 2020 to discuss his cricketing journey, the mental health impact of long-term injuries, suicidality and self-harm.Three years later, Charlie has taken up a new sport in running and has used it to channel his emotions, including the grief of his grandfather and ran the inaugural Rob Burrow Marathon in May 2023. He ran the marathon to raise money for the charit...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game we checked back in with Charlie Roebuck. Charlie previously came on the podcast in JCIP #42 in June 2020 to discuss his cricketing journey, the mental health impact of long-term injuries, suicidality and self-harm.Three years later, Charlie has taken up a new sport in running and has used it to channel his emotions, including the grief of his grandfather and ran the inaugural Rob Burrow Marathon in May 2023. He ran the marathon to raise money for the charity Myeloma UK which is the cancer his grandfather died from.We also have a fatherhood update as he has had two more children since we last checked in and his experience of Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Part 1 of Charlie&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-42-charlie-roebuckSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game we checked back in with Charlie Roebuck. Charlie previously came on the podcast in JCIP #42 in June 2020 to discuss his cricketing journey, the mental health impact of long-term injuries, suicidality and self-harm.Three years later, Charlie has taken up a new sport in running and has used it to channel his emotions, including the grief of his grandfather and ran the inaugural Rob Burrow Marathon in May 2023. He ran the marathon to raise money for the charity Myeloma UK which is the cancer his grandfather died from.We also have a fatherhood update as he has had two more children since we last checked in and his experience of Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Part 1 of Charlie&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-42-charlie-roebuckSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #193 - Dr Rakib Ehsan</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 193 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Dr Rakib Ehsan.Rakib is an academic, commentator and the author of 'Beyond Grievance: What The Left Gets Wrong About Ethnic Minorities', which was published in June 2023.He is currently a columnist at Spiked magazine and a regular contributor for Mail Plus and The Telegraph. He has also written for other outlets including The Independent, The Jewish Chronicle, UnHerd, The Times Red Box and CapX.He has also done broadcast work, ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 193 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Dr Rakib Ehsan.Rakib is an academic, commentator and the author of &apos;Beyond Grievance: What The Left Gets Wrong About Ethnic Minorities&apos;, which was published in June 2023.He is currently a columnist at Spiked magazine and a regular contributor for Mail Plus and The Telegraph. He has also written for other outlets including The Independent, The Jewish Chronicle, UnHerd, The Times Red Box and CapX.He has also done broadcast work, with regular appearances on GB News and TalkTV, as well as occasional features on Sky News, BBC Newsnight, BBC Sunday Morning Live and ITV’s Good Morning Britain (GMB). He has also made radio appearances for stations such as LBC, Times Radio, BBC Radio 5Live, BBC Radio London, and BBC Asian Network.In this episode we discuss his academic journey and how he’s got to where he is today as well as a deep dive into the key themes of his book through a mental health lens, including family, race and faith. For Rakib’s mental health, we discuss the importance that his family background and upbringing had on him and the power of his Muslim faith in shaping his life, values and ethics.As always, #itsokaytovent You can buy a copy of &apos;Beyond Grievance&apos; here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Grievance-Wrong-Ethnic-Minorities/dp/1800751044/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=rakib+ehsan&amp;qid=1690299061&amp;sr=8-1You can follow Rakib on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/rakibehsanSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 193 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Dr Rakib Ehsan.Rakib is an academic, commentator and the author of &apos;Beyond Grievance: What The Left Gets Wrong About Ethnic Minorities&apos;, which was published in June 2023.He is currently a columnist at Spiked magazine and a regular contributor for Mail Plus and The Telegraph. He has also written for other outlets including The Independent, The Jewish Chronicle, UnHerd, The Times Red Box and CapX.He has also done broadcast work, with regular appearances on GB News and TalkTV, as well as occasional features on Sky News, BBC Newsnight, BBC Sunday Morning Live and ITV’s Good Morning Britain (GMB). He has also made radio appearances for stations such as LBC, Times Radio, BBC Radio 5Live, BBC Radio London, and BBC Asian Network.In this episode we discuss his academic journey and how he’s got to where he is today as well as a deep dive into the key themes of his book through a mental health lens, including family, race and faith. For Rakib’s mental health, we discuss the importance that his family background and upbringing had on him and the power of his Muslim faith in shaping his life, values and ethics.As always, #itsokaytovent You can buy a copy of &apos;Beyond Grievance&apos; here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Grievance-Wrong-Ethnic-Minorities/dp/1800751044/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=rakib+ehsan&amp;qid=1690299061&amp;sr=8-1You can follow Rakib on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/rakibehsanSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #192 - Patrick Moore</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #192 - Patrick Moore</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 192 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Patrick Moore. Patrick is a sports journalist and has worked for rugby league team Huddersfield Giants and the BBC, the latter of which he is leaving for a new role at time of recording. In this episode we discuss his journey into sports journalism, work-life balance in sports journalism and working in a highly-pressurised environment on match-days.For Pat’s mental health, members of Pat’s family have gone through severe mental...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 192 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Patrick Moore. Patrick is a sports journalist and has worked for rugby league team Huddersfield Giants and the BBC, the latter of which he is leaving for a new role at time of recording. In this episode we discuss his journey into sports journalism, work-life balance in sports journalism and working in a highly-pressurised environment on match-days.For Pat’s mental health, members of Pat’s family have gone through severe mental health difficulties. This exposed Pat to mental illness and gave him a greater understanding of it, how to recognise when someone is struggling and a self-awareness of his own mental health going forward.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Pat on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/patmoore97Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 192 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Patrick Moore. Patrick is a sports journalist and has worked for rugby league team Huddersfield Giants and the BBC, the latter of which he is leaving for a new role at time of recording. In this episode we discuss his journey into sports journalism, work-life balance in sports journalism and working in a highly-pressurised environment on match-days.For Pat’s mental health, members of Pat’s family have gone through severe mental health difficulties. This exposed Pat to mental illness and gave him a greater understanding of it, how to recognise when someone is struggling and a self-awareness of his own mental health going forward.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Pat on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/patmoore97Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #191 - Jacob George - Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #191 - Jacob George - Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 191 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Jacob George.Jacob works as an engineer and is a childhood friend of our Founder Freddie Cocker. He first came on the podcast three years ago in JCIP #23.In Part 1 of Jacob’s journey, we discussed his experience of anxiety, panic attacks and depression. We also discussed his experience of fatherhood, having become a dad when he was 23 years old. In Part 2 of Jacob's journey we discuss his separation from his then partner a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 191 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Jacob George.Jacob works as an engineer and is a childhood friend of our Founder Freddie Cocker. He first came on the podcast three years ago in JCIP #23.In Part 1 of Jacob’s journey, we discussed his experience of anxiety, panic attacks and depression. We also discussed his experience of fatherhood, having become a dad when he was 23 years old. In Part 2 of Jacob&apos;s journey we discuss his separation from his then partner and mother of his child, getting greater control over his mental health, meeting his new partner and going on a sponsored bike ride to raise money for the mental health charity MIND. We also discuss how the bond between him and his son has grown, how his son gives him drive and purpose but also how he wants to find another purpose outside of fatherhood too. We finish by discussing the tools he’s learned in managing his anxiety better, growth, self-care and how his new partner supports his mental health and vice versa. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Part 1 of Jacob&apos;s story here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-23-jacob-georgeSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 191 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Jacob George.Jacob works as an engineer and is a childhood friend of our Founder Freddie Cocker. He first came on the podcast three years ago in JCIP #23.In Part 1 of Jacob’s journey, we discussed his experience of anxiety, panic attacks and depression. We also discussed his experience of fatherhood, having become a dad when he was 23 years old. In Part 2 of Jacob&apos;s journey we discuss his separation from his then partner and mother of his child, getting greater control over his mental health, meeting his new partner and going on a sponsored bike ride to raise money for the mental health charity MIND. We also discuss how the bond between him and his son has grown, how his son gives him drive and purpose but also how he wants to find another purpose outside of fatherhood too. We finish by discussing the tools he’s learned in managing his anxiety better, growth, self-care and how his new partner supports his mental health and vice versa. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Part 1 of Jacob&apos;s story here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-23-jacob-georgeSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #190 - Matt Graveling</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 190 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist Matt Graveling. Matt currently works freelance for a range of outlets including the BBC, predominantly on sports stories.In this episode we discuss how and why Matt got into journalism, his previous lives as a dogwalker, an NHS worker and packing boxes in a factory before he broke into journalism, fighting tooth and nail to get to where he is today but yet still not feeling stable and the anxiety of being a freelance...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 190 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist Matt Graveling. Matt currently works freelance for a range of outlets including the BBC, predominantly on sports stories.In this episode we discuss how and why Matt got into journalism, his previous lives as a dogwalker, an NHS worker and packing boxes in a factory before he broke into journalism, fighting tooth and nail to get to where he is today but yet still not feeling stable and the anxiety of being a freelance journalist when it comes to getting work. We also talk about the competitive and brutal nature of the industry and how the constant news cycle can affect a journalist’s mental health.For Matt’s mental health, Matt went through two big life events in his late teens which had a huge impact on him and his family; the first was when his mums&apos; friends&apos; son took his own life. The second was when a teenager was hit by a bus outside of the school his dad was headteacher at and died.Both these events rocked his family’s world for a significant period of time and Matt spiralled into a depressive state. He got to the point where he realised if he didn’t get help, he could have felt suicidal. He sought out his family GP and was eventually put on medication. We finish by discussing the death of his father from blood cancer on 19th February 2022. We explore that grief, why he felt he had to step up in his family as a man, how his family has changed since his dad’s death and how he used running, specifically running the London Marathon in October 2022 as a way to channel his grief.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Matt on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattgravelingSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 190 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist Matt Graveling. Matt currently works freelance for a range of outlets including the BBC, predominantly on sports stories.In this episode we discuss how and why Matt got into journalism, his previous lives as a dogwalker, an NHS worker and packing boxes in a factory before he broke into journalism, fighting tooth and nail to get to where he is today but yet still not feeling stable and the anxiety of being a freelance journalist when it comes to getting work. We also talk about the competitive and brutal nature of the industry and how the constant news cycle can affect a journalist’s mental health.For Matt’s mental health, Matt went through two big life events in his late teens which had a huge impact on him and his family; the first was when his mums&apos; friends&apos; son took his own life. The second was when a teenager was hit by a bus outside of the school his dad was headteacher at and died.Both these events rocked his family’s world for a significant period of time and Matt spiralled into a depressive state. He got to the point where he realised if he didn’t get help, he could have felt suicidal. He sought out his family GP and was eventually put on medication. We finish by discussing the death of his father from blood cancer on 19th February 2022. We explore that grief, why he felt he had to step up in his family as a man, how his family has changed since his dad’s death and how he used running, specifically running the London Marathon in October 2022 as a way to channel his grief.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Matt on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattgravelingSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #189 - Jennifer Jordan</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 189 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jennifer Jordan. Jennifer is a Freelance Digital PR Manager and lives with a female health condition called Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder(PMDD).PMDD is a rare form of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) which causes a range of emotional and physical symptoms every month during the week or two before a woman’s period. PMDD usually occurs during the luteal phase of a woman’s menstrual cycle.In this episode we discuss Jennifer’s childho...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 189 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jennifer Jordan. Jennifer is a Freelance Digital PR Manager and lives with a female health condition called Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder(PMDD).PMDD is a rare form of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) which causes a range of emotional and physical symptoms every month during the week or two before a woman’s period. PMDD usually occurs during the luteal phase of a woman’s menstrual cycle.In this episode we discuss Jennifer’s childhood as an only child and how she navigated periods of loneliness in school. We also discuss abandonment and attachment issues she’s had to deal with from growing up in a single-parent household and not knowing her biological father from birth. We finish by discussing body image issues and self-harm behaviours she experienced as a teenager and in her early 20’s, the grief she experienced from losing her grandparents and  a deep dive into her experience of PMDD.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Jennifer on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenniferjordanzSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 189 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jennifer Jordan. Jennifer is a Freelance Digital PR Manager and lives with a female health condition called Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder(PMDD).PMDD is a rare form of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) which causes a range of emotional and physical symptoms every month during the week or two before a woman’s period. PMDD usually occurs during the luteal phase of a woman’s menstrual cycle.In this episode we discuss Jennifer’s childhood as an only child and how she navigated periods of loneliness in school. We also discuss abandonment and attachment issues she’s had to deal with from growing up in a single-parent household and not knowing her biological father from birth. We finish by discussing body image issues and self-harm behaviours she experienced as a teenager and in her early 20’s, the grief she experienced from losing her grandparents and  a deep dive into her experience of PMDD.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Jennifer on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenniferjordanzSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #188 - Bryn Law</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 188 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with sports journalist Bryn Law. Bryn has worked in sports media for 30 years. He spent 21 of those years at Sky Sports where he made his name as a reporter, commentator and presenter. Four years ago he left Sky Sports and has been working freelance ever since for a range of different outlets.He is also the author of two books: ‘Zombie Nation Awakes: Welsh Football's Odyssey to Euro 2016: The Diary of a Reporter Supporter’ and ‘Don'...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 188 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with sports journalist Bryn Law. Bryn has worked in sports media for 30 years. He spent 21 of those years at Sky Sports where he made his name as a reporter, commentator and presenter. Four years ago he left Sky Sports and has been working freelance ever since for a range of different outlets.He is also the author of two books: ‘Zombie Nation Awakes: Welsh Football&apos;s Odyssey to Euro 2016: The Diary of a Reporter Supporter’ and ‘Don&apos;t Take Me Home: On Tour With The Red Wall at Euro 2016’. In this episode we chart his journey of 30 years in sports journalism, class, work-life balance and his love of Wrexham Town FC.For Bryn’s mental health, we discuss the pressure of doing a job where you constantly have to put on a brave face and smile through whatever you might be going through in your personal life, the state of men’s mental health, the Covid-19 lockdowns and the power of exercise.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Bryn on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrynLawFind out more about Bryn&apos;s work here: https://t.co/94AKpWnnzLYou can purchase a copy of &apos;Zombie Nation Awakes: Welsh Football&apos;s Odyssey to Euro 2016: The Diary of a Reporter Supporter&apos; here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zombie-Nation-Awakes-Footballs-Supporter/dp/1902719468/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Bryn+Law&amp;qid=1688545688&amp;sr=8-2You can also purchase a copy of &apos;Don&apos;t Take Me Home: On Tour With The Red Wall at Euro 2016&apos; here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dont-Take-Me-Home-Tour/dp/1902719514/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Bryn+Law&amp;qid=1688545744&amp;sr=8-1Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 188 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with sports journalist Bryn Law. Bryn has worked in sports media for 30 years. He spent 21 of those years at Sky Sports where he made his name as a reporter, commentator and presenter. Four years ago he left Sky Sports and has been working freelance ever since for a range of different outlets.He is also the author of two books: ‘Zombie Nation Awakes: Welsh Football&apos;s Odyssey to Euro 2016: The Diary of a Reporter Supporter’ and ‘Don&apos;t Take Me Home: On Tour With The Red Wall at Euro 2016’. In this episode we chart his journey of 30 years in sports journalism, class, work-life balance and his love of Wrexham Town FC.For Bryn’s mental health, we discuss the pressure of doing a job where you constantly have to put on a brave face and smile through whatever you might be going through in your personal life, the state of men’s mental health, the Covid-19 lockdowns and the power of exercise.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Bryn on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrynLawFind out more about Bryn&apos;s work here: https://t.co/94AKpWnnzLYou can purchase a copy of &apos;Zombie Nation Awakes: Welsh Football&apos;s Odyssey to Euro 2016: The Diary of a Reporter Supporter&apos; here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zombie-Nation-Awakes-Footballs-Supporter/dp/1902719468/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Bryn+Law&amp;qid=1688545688&amp;sr=8-2You can also purchase a copy of &apos;Don&apos;t Take Me Home: On Tour With The Red Wall at Euro 2016&apos; here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dont-Take-Me-Home-Tour/dp/1902719514/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Bryn+Law&amp;qid=1688545744&amp;sr=8-1Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #187 - Alfie Fitzsimmons</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #187 - Alfie Fitzsimmons</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 187 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Alfie Fitzsimmons. Alfie is the Founder of Alfie's Squad, which is is a non-profit organisation working to help children bereaved by parental suicide.Alfie started this charity because when he was eight years old, in May 2017, Alfie tragically lost his father Keith to suicide.Initially, his mother Allison was worried about telling Alfie the truth and told Alfie his dad had had a heart attack. However, even at that age, Alfie kn...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 187 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Alfie Fitzsimmons. Alfie is the Founder of Alfie&apos;s Squad, which is is a non-profit organisation working to help children bereaved by parental suicide.Alfie started this charity because when he was eight years old, in May 2017, Alfie tragically lost his father Keith to suicide.Initially, his mother Allison was worried about telling Alfie the truth and told Alfie his dad had had a heart attack. However, even at that age, Alfie knew something wasn’t right and realised that his dad had taken his own life. After getting some advice from children’s charity Winston’s Wish, the day after, Allison then disclosed to Alfie in an age-appropriate way that Alfie’s dad had taken his own life. Remarkably, despite him losing his father and his main male role-model in his life, in the depths of that grief, Alfie wanted to help other young boys and girls not go through what he went through.So, Alfie started Alfie’s Squad and since then, it has grown and become a support organisation for people in the Merseyside area and hopefully beyond it in the future.In this episode, we discuss the impact that losing his dad had on him, how he processed the grief and why he was initially frustrated by the reaction of the children around him to his grief. We discuss how his mum helped him navigate the grief and channel it through outlets like the charity and playing football with his friends. We finish by talking about the charity, the success its had and what he wants to achieve with it going forward.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about Alfie&apos;s Squad here: https://alfiessquad.org/Follow them on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlfiesSquadSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 187 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Alfie Fitzsimmons. Alfie is the Founder of Alfie&apos;s Squad, which is is a non-profit organisation working to help children bereaved by parental suicide.Alfie started this charity because when he was eight years old, in May 2017, Alfie tragically lost his father Keith to suicide.Initially, his mother Allison was worried about telling Alfie the truth and told Alfie his dad had had a heart attack. However, even at that age, Alfie knew something wasn’t right and realised that his dad had taken his own life. After getting some advice from children’s charity Winston’s Wish, the day after, Allison then disclosed to Alfie in an age-appropriate way that Alfie’s dad had taken his own life. Remarkably, despite him losing his father and his main male role-model in his life, in the depths of that grief, Alfie wanted to help other young boys and girls not go through what he went through.So, Alfie started Alfie’s Squad and since then, it has grown and become a support organisation for people in the Merseyside area and hopefully beyond it in the future.In this episode, we discuss the impact that losing his dad had on him, how he processed the grief and why he was initially frustrated by the reaction of the children around him to his grief. We discuss how his mum helped him navigate the grief and channel it through outlets like the charity and playing football with his friends. We finish by talking about the charity, the success its had and what he wants to achieve with it going forward.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about Alfie&apos;s Squad here: https://alfiessquad.org/Follow them on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlfiesSquadSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks - Snowdream - Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>Behind The Decks - Snowdream - Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked back in with UK producer and DJ, Snowdream. In Part 1 we talked to Elliot about music perfectionism culture, his bisexuality and the challenges and positives that has brought to his life.In Part 2 In this episode we discuss his first ever live DJ set at Just Checking In Live #4 (Take Two), his TikTok following he has built and balancing that new venture with being a music producer.We also have a discussion about his debut album Open Space and his...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked back in with UK producer and DJ, Snowdream. In Part 1 we talked to Elliot about music perfectionism culture, his bisexuality and the challenges and positives that has brought to his life.In Part 2 In this episode we discuss his first ever live DJ set at Just Checking In Live #4 (Take Two), his TikTok following he has built and balancing that new venture with being a music producer.We also have a discussion about his debut album Open Space and his follow up EP Strike and how he feels they were received as well as moving away from Future-Funk and where that scene is now compared to three years ago.For Elliot’s mental health, we discuss his full-time job situation, whether he wants to &apos;work to live&apos; or &apos;live to work&apos;, being made redundant during the Covid-19 period and figuring out what career lane out of the many he could go down in the future.We finish with an update about his bisexuality and how his perception of himself and how others perceive him has changed now he’s in a heterosexual relationship at time of recording.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Snowdream on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/2WkJ2Z45d…wOT9qa953TJ3oxAQSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-447435748Follow Snowdream on social media below:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@snowdreammusic?lang=enTwitter: twitter.com/snowdreammusicInstagram: www.instagram.com/snowdreamdigital/You can listen to Part 1 of Snowdream&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-decks-snowdreamSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Snowdream - Launch Pad feat. Strawberry Station: https://soundcloud.com/user-447435748/launch-pad-feat-strawberry<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked back in with UK producer and DJ, Snowdream. In Part 1 we talked to Elliot about music perfectionism culture, his bisexuality and the challenges and positives that has brought to his life.In Part 2 In this episode we discuss his first ever live DJ set at Just Checking In Live #4 (Take Two), his TikTok following he has built and balancing that new venture with being a music producer.We also have a discussion about his debut album Open Space and his follow up EP Strike and how he feels they were received as well as moving away from Future-Funk and where that scene is now compared to three years ago.For Elliot’s mental health, we discuss his full-time job situation, whether he wants to &apos;work to live&apos; or &apos;live to work&apos;, being made redundant during the Covid-19 period and figuring out what career lane out of the many he could go down in the future.We finish with an update about his bisexuality and how his perception of himself and how others perceive him has changed now he’s in a heterosexual relationship at time of recording.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Snowdream on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/2WkJ2Z45d…wOT9qa953TJ3oxAQSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-447435748Follow Snowdream on social media below:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@snowdreammusic?lang=enTwitter: twitter.com/snowdreammusicInstagram: www.instagram.com/snowdreamdigital/You can listen to Part 1 of Snowdream&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-decks-snowdreamSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Snowdream - Launch Pad feat. Strawberry Station: https://soundcloud.com/user-447435748/launch-pad-feat-strawberry<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #186 - Will Hayes</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 186 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with writer Will Hayes.We came across Will through a response piece he wrote on the Centre for Male Psychology website entitled 'Why Men don’t write about Sex and Dating'. The original piece was published in The Guardian by journalist Imogen West-Knights entitled 'Why do hardly any straight men write about sex and dating?'Will started his writing journey by writing screenplays with his brother before he realised he needed to improve...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 186 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with writer Will Hayes.We came across Will through a response piece he wrote on the Centre for Male Psychology website entitled &apos;Why Men don’t write about Sex and Dating&apos;. The original piece was published in The Guardian by journalist Imogen West-Knights entitled &apos;Why do hardly any straight men write about sex and dating?&apos;Will started his writing journey by writing screenplays with his brother before he realised he needed to improve his skillset so, in his mid-30s, he went to university and did an undergraduate in English Literature, before doing a Masters in Creative Writing. Whilst doing his Masters, he became disillusioned with the way his course was taught and how elements of the teaching was descending into identity politics and he then started writing about male issues and mental health. In this episode we discuss how that disillusionment came about, a deep dive into his article about why straight men have no interest in being dating columnists, male desire and why Will says its being eradicated from society.We also discuss the importance of men supporting other men as a sex class like women do with the sisterhood and a brief discussion about male domestic abuse victims.For Will’s mental health, we discuss his negative experience of going to boarding school when he was 11 years old, the impact that boarding school has had on other men in the public eye and the positive tools he’s found to manage and improve his mental health.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can contact Will at willhayes51@gmail.comYou can read Will&apos;s article on the Centre for Male Psychology website in full here: https://www.centreformalepsychology.com/male-psychology-magazine-listings/why-men-dont-write-about-sex-and-datingYou can read The Guardian piece by Imogen West-Knights here: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jan/29/hardly-any-straight-men-write-about-sex-and-datingSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 186 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with writer Will Hayes.We came across Will through a response piece he wrote on the Centre for Male Psychology website entitled &apos;Why Men don’t write about Sex and Dating&apos;. The original piece was published in The Guardian by journalist Imogen West-Knights entitled &apos;Why do hardly any straight men write about sex and dating?&apos;Will started his writing journey by writing screenplays with his brother before he realised he needed to improve his skillset so, in his mid-30s, he went to university and did an undergraduate in English Literature, before doing a Masters in Creative Writing. Whilst doing his Masters, he became disillusioned with the way his course was taught and how elements of the teaching was descending into identity politics and he then started writing about male issues and mental health. In this episode we discuss how that disillusionment came about, a deep dive into his article about why straight men have no interest in being dating columnists, male desire and why Will says its being eradicated from society.We also discuss the importance of men supporting other men as a sex class like women do with the sisterhood and a brief discussion about male domestic abuse victims.For Will’s mental health, we discuss his negative experience of going to boarding school when he was 11 years old, the impact that boarding school has had on other men in the public eye and the positive tools he’s found to manage and improve his mental health.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can contact Will at willhayes51@gmail.comYou can read Will&apos;s article on the Centre for Male Psychology website in full here: https://www.centreformalepsychology.com/male-psychology-magazine-listings/why-men-dont-write-about-sex-and-datingYou can read The Guardian piece by Imogen West-Knights here: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jan/29/hardly-any-straight-men-write-about-sex-and-datingSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #185 - Josh Storkey</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 185 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with food entrepreneur Josh Storkey. Josh is the Founder and inventor of Stork Sauce, a range of hot sauces that can be used on a range of foods to inject flavour and excitement.Josh has always been intrigued by how fermentation can change and develop new flavours in food. During the Covid-19 period in the summer of 2020 and with a lot of time on his hands, he began experimenting.After he landed on the ideal recipe and formula, Sto...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 185 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with food entrepreneur Josh Storkey. Josh is the Founder and inventor of Stork Sauce, a range of hot sauces that can be used on a range of foods to inject flavour and excitement.Josh has always been intrigued by how fermentation can change and develop new flavours in food. During the Covid-19 period in the summer of 2020 and with a lot of time on his hands, he began experimenting.After he landed on the ideal recipe and formula, Stork Sauce was born.In this episode we discuss Josh’s culinary journey and the brand of Stork Sauce, the challenges of being an entrepreneur whist juggling a full-time job and the connections he’s made with other entrepreneurs and influencers. For Josh’s mental health, Josh moved around a lot when he was a child and struggled to achieve stability as a child and teenager as a result. At one point he had moved house five times in seven years. This had an impact on his ability to build friendships, fit in and feel comfortable. He says he is still feeling the aftershocks of this to some degree today.We go onto discuss his university years where on the one hand, he found that stability he had been craving and forged strong positive connections and friendships. However, on the other end, Josh went from being one of the highest achievers in his school intellectually to in his words, comparatively ‘fairly average’ on his university course, such was the level of intellectual ability at Bath where he studied and he experienced some imposter syndrome here as a result.We finish by discussing a serious stroke his mother had in 2022, how that impacted his mental health, his family&apos;s and why it&apos;s given him a greater perspective on life.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out how you can buy your own bottle of Stork Sauce here: https://www.storksauce.com/You can follow Stork Sauce on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storksauce/You can also follow Josh on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshstork/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 185 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with food entrepreneur Josh Storkey. Josh is the Founder and inventor of Stork Sauce, a range of hot sauces that can be used on a range of foods to inject flavour and excitement.Josh has always been intrigued by how fermentation can change and develop new flavours in food. During the Covid-19 period in the summer of 2020 and with a lot of time on his hands, he began experimenting.After he landed on the ideal recipe and formula, Stork Sauce was born.In this episode we discuss Josh’s culinary journey and the brand of Stork Sauce, the challenges of being an entrepreneur whist juggling a full-time job and the connections he’s made with other entrepreneurs and influencers. For Josh’s mental health, Josh moved around a lot when he was a child and struggled to achieve stability as a child and teenager as a result. At one point he had moved house five times in seven years. This had an impact on his ability to build friendships, fit in and feel comfortable. He says he is still feeling the aftershocks of this to some degree today.We go onto discuss his university years where on the one hand, he found that stability he had been craving and forged strong positive connections and friendships. However, on the other end, Josh went from being one of the highest achievers in his school intellectually to in his words, comparatively ‘fairly average’ on his university course, such was the level of intellectual ability at Bath where he studied and he experienced some imposter syndrome here as a result.We finish by discussing a serious stroke his mother had in 2022, how that impacted his mental health, his family&apos;s and why it&apos;s given him a greater perspective on life.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out how you can buy your own bottle of Stork Sauce here: https://www.storksauce.com/You can follow Stork Sauce on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storksauce/You can also follow Josh on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshstork/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #184 - Dr Joe Whittaker</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 184 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Dr Joe Whittaker.Joe is a Lecturer in Cyber Threats at Swansea University’s Cyber Threats Research Centre, housed in their Law department. His PhD analysed the online behaviours of Islamic State terrorists in the USA from the years 2012-2018, conducted as a joint degree with Swansea University and Leiden University. He has also researched how social media platforms’ recommendation systems promote and amplify extreme far-right c...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 184 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Dr Joe Whittaker.Joe is a Lecturer in Cyber Threats at Swansea University’s Cyber Threats Research Centre, housed in their Law department. His PhD analysed the online behaviours of Islamic State terrorists in the USA from the years 2012-2018, conducted as a joint degree with Swansea University and Leiden University. He has also researched how social media platforms’ recommendation systems promote and amplify extreme far-right content, as well as publishing on topics such as counter-narratives and extremist video games.Joe has also conducted a lot of work into the subject of incels and in this episode we discuss his academic journey, what the risk is from incels to wider society, whether they should be treated like a terrorist group and the other subjects he covers in the counter-terrorism space through a mental health lens. For Joe’s mental health, we talk about the mental health impact that viewing extreme and harrowing content for research has had on him and his peers and what support he and they have had in managing this as well.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Joe on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CTProject_JWSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 184 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Dr Joe Whittaker.Joe is a Lecturer in Cyber Threats at Swansea University’s Cyber Threats Research Centre, housed in their Law department. His PhD analysed the online behaviours of Islamic State terrorists in the USA from the years 2012-2018, conducted as a joint degree with Swansea University and Leiden University. He has also researched how social media platforms’ recommendation systems promote and amplify extreme far-right content, as well as publishing on topics such as counter-narratives and extremist video games.Joe has also conducted a lot of work into the subject of incels and in this episode we discuss his academic journey, what the risk is from incels to wider society, whether they should be treated like a terrorist group and the other subjects he covers in the counter-terrorism space through a mental health lens. For Joe’s mental health, we talk about the mental health impact that viewing extreme and harrowing content for research has had on him and his peers and what support he and they have had in managing this as well.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Joe on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CTProject_JWSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #183 - James Roffey - Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #183 - James Roffey - Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is Part 2 of personal trainer and mental health advocate James Roffey's story. In Part 2 we explore the origins of his eating disorder, the destructive behaviours and habits it made him adopt and the eight years he was trapped in its grip. We discuss why his sports psychologist was a massive influence on his recovery, why traditional therapy didn’t help him and how he successfully moved away from his identity being attached to his ED.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow James on socia...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[This is Part 2 of personal trainer and mental health advocate James Roffey&apos;s story. In Part 2 we explore the origins of his eating disorder, the destructive behaviours and habits it made him adopt and the eight years he was trapped in its grip. We discuss why his sports psychologist was a massive influence on his recovery, why traditional therapy didn’t help him and how he successfully moved away from his identity being attached to his ED.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow James on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/james.the.mental.health.pt/Twitter: twitter.com/JamesRoffey88Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is Part 2 of personal trainer and mental health advocate James Roffey&apos;s story. In Part 2 we explore the origins of his eating disorder, the destructive behaviours and habits it made him adopt and the eight years he was trapped in its grip. We discuss why his sports psychologist was a massive influence on his recovery, why traditional therapy didn’t help him and how he successfully moved away from his identity being attached to his ED.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow James on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/james.the.mental.health.pt/Twitter: twitter.com/JamesRoffey88Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #183 - James Roffey - Part 1</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 183 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with personal trainer and mental health advocate, James Roffey.James brands himself as ‘The Mental Health Personal Trainer’. When James was in his 20s, he developed an eating disorder which was triggered by three key life events: being released by Charlton Athletic FC’s academy, failing a business studies exam when he was doing his AS levels and subsequently being kicked out of his then school and the sudden death of his grandmother...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 183 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with personal trainer and mental health advocate, James Roffey.James brands himself as ‘The Mental Health Personal Trainer’. When James was in his 20s, he developed an eating disorder which was triggered by three key life events: being released by Charlton Athletic FC’s academy, failing a business studies exam when he was doing his AS levels and subsequently being kicked out of his then school and the sudden death of his grandmother when he was 18 years old.These three events caused James to develop his eating disorder (ED), which started by presenting as anorexia and then morphed into bulimia which he had for the next eight years. After a lot of soul-searching, hospital admittances and self-development, James managed to recover and get to the position he is in now. In Part 1 of his podcast, we discuss his fitness journey, from starting it because of a relationship break-up to making it his passion and now his career, breaking his leg three times over the course of two years from 2019-2021 and the three key pillars he tries to instil in his clients: mindset, nutrition and training. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow James on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james.the.mental.health.pt/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesRoffey88Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 183 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with personal trainer and mental health advocate, James Roffey.James brands himself as ‘The Mental Health Personal Trainer’. When James was in his 20s, he developed an eating disorder which was triggered by three key life events: being released by Charlton Athletic FC’s academy, failing a business studies exam when he was doing his AS levels and subsequently being kicked out of his then school and the sudden death of his grandmother when he was 18 years old.These three events caused James to develop his eating disorder (ED), which started by presenting as anorexia and then morphed into bulimia which he had for the next eight years. After a lot of soul-searching, hospital admittances and self-development, James managed to recover and get to the position he is in now. In Part 1 of his podcast, we discuss his fitness journey, from starting it because of a relationship break-up to making it his passion and now his career, breaking his leg three times over the course of two years from 2019-2021 and the three key pillars he tries to instil in his clients: mindset, nutrition and training. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow James on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james.the.mental.health.pt/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesRoffey88Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - Fletchy Boy</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with Berlin-based House and R&amp;B artist Fletchy Boy.Fletcher was born in New Zealand and moved to Berlin for a fresh start in music after he appeared on The X-Factor New Zealand when he was 17 years old. Since then, he has carved a new path in Berlin's electronic and live music scenes.In this episode we discuss how he’s tried to find balance as an artist, validation and the gap between signed and unsigned artists when it comes to the opportun...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with Berlin-based House and R&amp;B artist Fletchy Boy.Fletcher was born in New Zealand and moved to Berlin for a fresh start in music after he appeared on The X-Factor New Zealand when he was 17 years old. Since then, he has carved a new path in Berlin&apos;s electronic and live music scenes.In this episode we discuss how he’s tried to find balance as an artist, validation and the gap between signed and unsigned artists when it comes to the opportunities presented to you.For Fletcher’s mental health, we discuss his experience on the X-Factor from a professional and personal perspective, his move to Berlin and this new life he has built for himself.  As always, #itsokaytovent Listen to Fletchy Boy on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Ed55mxbrhQa3P3DjzrJxuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fletchermills865You can follow Fletchy Boy on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fletchy.boy/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with Berlin-based House and R&amp;B artist Fletchy Boy.Fletcher was born in New Zealand and moved to Berlin for a fresh start in music after he appeared on The X-Factor New Zealand when he was 17 years old. Since then, he has carved a new path in Berlin&apos;s electronic and live music scenes.In this episode we discuss how he’s tried to find balance as an artist, validation and the gap between signed and unsigned artists when it comes to the opportunities presented to you.For Fletcher’s mental health, we discuss his experience on the X-Factor from a professional and personal perspective, his move to Berlin and this new life he has built for himself.  As always, #itsokaytovent Listen to Fletchy Boy on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Ed55mxbrhQa3P3DjzrJxuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fletchermills865You can follow Fletchy Boy on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fletchy.boy/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #182 - A Pod For Daz</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 182 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Founder of AC Milan platform SempreMilan Oli Fisher for a special reason.In April 2022 a Huddersfield Town fan called Daryl Hopson tragically died from liver cancer. Before he died, then-Huddersfield manager Carlos Corberan held up a shirt with his name on the back at the last home game of the season and offered his support to Daz in what many in his close circle knew was his final days of life. We at Vent wanted to celebr...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 182 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Founder of AC Milan platform SempreMilan Oli Fisher for a special reason.In April 2022 a Huddersfield Town fan called Daryl Hopson tragically died from liver cancer. Before he died, then-Huddersfield manager Carlos Corberan held up a shirt with his name on the back at the last home game of the season and offered his support to Daz in what many in his close circle knew was his final days of life. We at Vent wanted to celebrate Daz’s life so to do that, we asked his friend Oli Fisher to reminisce about his life, their friendship and the bond they forged through supporting Huddersfield Town at live matches around the country. We split this episode into four sections: Oli and Daz’s friendship, Daz’s life and the person he was, when Daz became ill and his death and the grieving process Oli went through. The pod concludes with a group of voicenotes from Daz’s friends and loved ones about the man he was and the legacy he’s left.As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 182 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Founder of AC Milan platform SempreMilan Oli Fisher for a special reason.In April 2022 a Huddersfield Town fan called Daryl Hopson tragically died from liver cancer. Before he died, then-Huddersfield manager Carlos Corberan held up a shirt with his name on the back at the last home game of the season and offered his support to Daz in what many in his close circle knew was his final days of life. We at Vent wanted to celebrate Daz’s life so to do that, we asked his friend Oli Fisher to reminisce about his life, their friendship and the bond they forged through supporting Huddersfield Town at live matches around the country. We split this episode into four sections: Oli and Daz’s friendship, Daz’s life and the person he was, when Daz became ill and his death and the grieving process Oli went through. The pod concludes with a group of voicenotes from Daz’s friends and loved ones about the man he was and the legacy he’s left.As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks - Jafunk - Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>Behind The Decks - Jafunk - Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked back in with Jafunk. Lachy was the first DJ/producer that we interviewed on the series so we thought it fitting to get him back on to talk about his journey in the last three years since we checked in.In those three years he's moved away from Berlin back to Australia and now resides in Lisbon in Portugal. In this episode we discuss his continued music journey, why he felt Berlin wasn’t the right place for him to succeed musically, the reasons beh...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked back in with Jafunk. Lachy was the first DJ/producer that we interviewed on the series so we thought it fitting to get him back on to talk about his journey in the last three years since we checked in.In those three years he&apos;s moved away from Berlin back to Australia and now resides in Lisbon in Portugal. In this episode we discuss his continued music journey, why he felt Berlin wasn’t the right place for him to succeed musically, the reasons behind the move to Portugal and the pressure he sometimes feels to post continuously on social media.For Lachy’s mental health, we discuss the improvements he’s made to his physical health and the benefits that’s given his mental health and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people in life. We finish with a smaller section where our Founder Freddie Cocker and Lachy talk about their growth as people and Lachy asks Freddie a few questions about Vent, his life and the three years between that first episode to now.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Jafunk on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/5KtUig38e…TcS2-BrAM1HHYvbAYouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSzUSW4K6OkGpQ56zp2MzgYou can follow Jafunk on social media below:Facebook: www.facebook.com/jafunkofficial/Twitter: twitter.com/jafunkofficialInstagram: www.instagram.com/jafunk_official/Listen to Part 1 of Jafunk&apos;s story here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-decks-launch-jafunkSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked back in with Jafunk. Lachy was the first DJ/producer that we interviewed on the series so we thought it fitting to get him back on to talk about his journey in the last three years since we checked in.In those three years he&apos;s moved away from Berlin back to Australia and now resides in Lisbon in Portugal. In this episode we discuss his continued music journey, why he felt Berlin wasn’t the right place for him to succeed musically, the reasons behind the move to Portugal and the pressure he sometimes feels to post continuously on social media.For Lachy’s mental health, we discuss the improvements he’s made to his physical health and the benefits that’s given his mental health and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people in life. We finish with a smaller section where our Founder Freddie Cocker and Lachy talk about their growth as people and Lachy asks Freddie a few questions about Vent, his life and the three years between that first episode to now.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Jafunk on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/5KtUig38e…TcS2-BrAM1HHYvbAYouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSzUSW4K6OkGpQ56zp2MzgYou can follow Jafunk on social media below:Facebook: www.facebook.com/jafunkofficial/Twitter: twitter.com/jafunkofficialInstagram: www.instagram.com/jafunk_official/Listen to Part 1 of Jafunk&apos;s story here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-decks-launch-jafunkSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #181 - Claudia Van-Nimwegen - Part 3</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #181 - Claudia Van-Nimwegen - Part 3</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 181 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Claudia Van-Nimwegen.Claudia is a mental health advocate, teacher and theatre artist.In Part 3 of her mental health journey we discuss an Eating Disorder (ED) which Claudia had previously been bottling up and suppressing for a long period of her life. In December 2022, the ED, the fibromyalgia (which Claudia had been diagnosed with and discussed in Part 2) and general stress combined into a dangerous cocktail and exploded,...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 181 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Claudia Van-Nimwegen.Claudia is a mental health advocate, teacher and theatre artist.In Part 3 of her mental health journey we discuss an Eating Disorder (ED) which Claudia had previously been bottling up and suppressing for a long period of her life. In December 2022, the ED, the fibromyalgia (which Claudia had been diagnosed with and discussed in Part 2) and general stress combined into a dangerous cocktail and exploded, causing her to collapse at work. The left side of her body became immobile and she was admitted to hospital where she stayed for three weeks. During that time, she had to learn to deal with her ED, change her eating habits and tackle the voices in her head that were telling her to take her own life. These voices came in the form of an imaginary friend which Claudia said has been with her since childhood. Eventually, after lots of checks, delays and frustration, Claudia got some clarity on why she collapsed and was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). She says this has explained so many things in her life and plays a part in every other diagnosis she has had. Despite that traumatic moment and all of these diagnoses, she has never let this define her. She was discharged after a month in hospital, is in recovery and back at work doing what she loves in teaching and drama.We finish by discussing how her faith got her through this traumatic event, how her church community supported her financially whilst she was off work and finding her voice. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Claudia on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudi.van/You can listen to Part 1 of Claudia&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-47-claudia-van-nimwegenYou can listen to Part 2 of Claudia&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-146-claudia-van-nimwegen-part-2Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about suicide, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 181 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Claudia Van-Nimwegen.Claudia is a mental health advocate, teacher and theatre artist.In Part 3 of her mental health journey we discuss an Eating Disorder (ED) which Claudia had previously been bottling up and suppressing for a long period of her life. In December 2022, the ED, the fibromyalgia (which Claudia had been diagnosed with and discussed in Part 2) and general stress combined into a dangerous cocktail and exploded, causing her to collapse at work. The left side of her body became immobile and she was admitted to hospital where she stayed for three weeks. During that time, she had to learn to deal with her ED, change her eating habits and tackle the voices in her head that were telling her to take her own life. These voices came in the form of an imaginary friend which Claudia said has been with her since childhood. Eventually, after lots of checks, delays and frustration, Claudia got some clarity on why she collapsed and was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). She says this has explained so many things in her life and plays a part in every other diagnosis she has had. Despite that traumatic moment and all of these diagnoses, she has never let this define her. She was discharged after a month in hospital, is in recovery and back at work doing what she loves in teaching and drama.We finish by discussing how her faith got her through this traumatic event, how her church community supported her financially whilst she was off work and finding her voice. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Claudia on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudi.van/You can listen to Part 1 of Claudia&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-47-claudia-van-nimwegenYou can listen to Part 2 of Claudia&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-146-claudia-van-nimwegen-part-2Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about suicide, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #180 - Tunde Ogunsina</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 180 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Tunde Ogunsina. Tunde is the Founder and CEO of Forest Colard, a brand and influencer marketing agency that strives to help their clients connect with their target audience using real, authentic content, tailored to their unique needs whilst staying ahead of the curve.In this episode we discuss Tunde’s business journey, how he came up with the idea of Forest Colard and turning his dream into a reality.We also discuss the trans...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 180 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Tunde Ogunsina. Tunde is the Founder and CEO of Forest Colard, a brand and influencer marketing agency that strives to help their clients connect with their target audience using real, authentic content, tailored to their unique needs whilst staying ahead of the curve.In this episode we discuss Tunde’s business journey, how he came up with the idea of Forest Colard and turning his dream into a reality.We also discuss the transactional nature of a lot of relationships in the industry he works in, getting on 2023’s ‘Forbes 30 Under 30’ list and his desire to seek validation throughout his life and how he manages it on a day-to-day basis. For Tunde’s mental health, we talk about bullying that he went through in his childhood for his race and being intellectual at school, the impact that had on his mental health and the importance of two mentors who have helped him with Forest Colard and his personal life too.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Forest Colard here: https://www.forestcolard.com/You can follow Tunde on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tundeogun/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 180 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Tunde Ogunsina. Tunde is the Founder and CEO of Forest Colard, a brand and influencer marketing agency that strives to help their clients connect with their target audience using real, authentic content, tailored to their unique needs whilst staying ahead of the curve.In this episode we discuss Tunde’s business journey, how he came up with the idea of Forest Colard and turning his dream into a reality.We also discuss the transactional nature of a lot of relationships in the industry he works in, getting on 2023’s ‘Forbes 30 Under 30’ list and his desire to seek validation throughout his life and how he manages it on a day-to-day basis. For Tunde’s mental health, we talk about bullying that he went through in his childhood for his race and being intellectual at school, the impact that had on his mental health and the importance of two mentors who have helped him with Forest Colard and his personal life too.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Forest Colard here: https://www.forestcolard.com/You can follow Tunde on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tundeogun/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #179 - Aaron Terrell</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #179 - Aaron Terrell</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 179 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Aaron Terrell.Aaron is a transman, co-host of the 'Transparency' podcast and Director of the Gender Dysphoria Alliance (GDA).In this episode we discuss Aaron’s transition from female-to-male presenting, how and why his experience of transitioning through testosterone changed his sexuality and his social transition. We discuss how transition was the right choice for him and how he came to that conclusion and the impact that Covi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 179 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Aaron Terrell.Aaron is a transman, co-host of the &apos;Transparency&apos; podcast and Director of the Gender Dysphoria Alliance (GDA).In this episode we discuss Aaron’s transition from female-to-male presenting, how and why his experience of transitioning through testosterone changed his sexuality and his social transition. We discuss how transition was the right choice for him and how he came to that conclusion and the impact that Covid-19 had on his mental health.We also discuss various issues in the trans conversation, including how he got involved in the GDA, how sex dysphoria is affecting the mental health of teenage girls and his frustration with ‘trans allies’ claiming to speak on behalf of him with views he does not agree with.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Aaron on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/elegationvainYou can find out more about the Gender Dysphoria Alliance here: https://www.genderdysphoriaalliance.com/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 179 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Aaron Terrell.Aaron is a transman, co-host of the &apos;Transparency&apos; podcast and Director of the Gender Dysphoria Alliance (GDA).In this episode we discuss Aaron’s transition from female-to-male presenting, how and why his experience of transitioning through testosterone changed his sexuality and his social transition. We discuss how transition was the right choice for him and how he came to that conclusion and the impact that Covid-19 had on his mental health.We also discuss various issues in the trans conversation, including how he got involved in the GDA, how sex dysphoria is affecting the mental health of teenage girls and his frustration with ‘trans allies’ claiming to speak on behalf of him with views he does not agree with.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Aaron on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/elegationvainYou can find out more about the Gender Dysphoria Alliance here: https://www.genderdysphoriaalliance.com/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #178 - Torren Danowski</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 178 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Torren Danowski.Torren is the Founder of 'Don’t Tread On Philly', a U.S. libertarian political organisation and the former Libertarian candidate for Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has also transitioned and then detransitioned at two different stages of his life.In this episode we discuss his experience of anxiety and depression, workplace bullying, perfectionism and how all of these factors led to the sex dysphoria he ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 178 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Torren Danowski.Torren is the Founder of &apos;Don’t Tread On Philly&apos;, a U.S. libertarian political organisation and the former Libertarian candidate for Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has also transitioned and then detransitioned at two different stages of his life.In this episode we discuss his experience of anxiety and depression, workplace bullying, perfectionism and how all of these factors led to the sex dysphoria he went onto experience. Once he began experiencing this dysphoria, he says he saw it and transition as an escape from the issues he was running away from. He is also brave enough to admit there was some elements of what my previous guest N-Jada called ‘romantic autogynephilia’. Torren transitioned and began going by his trans name of Audrey.However, after a dream he had followed by a 3-week period of realisation, he came to the conclusion that continuing to live as a transwoman was not the path for him and he subsequently detransitioned back to living as Torren. We discuss this entire journey, from transition to detransition and how he’s got to the state of stability and happiness he is now. We also discuss how sex dysphoria is affecting the mental health of other young boys and men like him, why he thinks we need to move away from a black and white thinking towards treatment of sex dysphoria itself and what we need to do to help these boys find purpose, direction and the right path for them, whether its transition or not.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can subscribe to Torren&apos;s Substack here: https://tpdanowski.substack.com/You can follow Torren on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tpdanowskiSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 178 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Torren Danowski.Torren is the Founder of &apos;Don’t Tread On Philly&apos;, a U.S. libertarian political organisation and the former Libertarian candidate for Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has also transitioned and then detransitioned at two different stages of his life.In this episode we discuss his experience of anxiety and depression, workplace bullying, perfectionism and how all of these factors led to the sex dysphoria he went onto experience. Once he began experiencing this dysphoria, he says he saw it and transition as an escape from the issues he was running away from. He is also brave enough to admit there was some elements of what my previous guest N-Jada called ‘romantic autogynephilia’. Torren transitioned and began going by his trans name of Audrey.However, after a dream he had followed by a 3-week period of realisation, he came to the conclusion that continuing to live as a transwoman was not the path for him and he subsequently detransitioned back to living as Torren. We discuss this entire journey, from transition to detransition and how he’s got to the state of stability and happiness he is now. We also discuss how sex dysphoria is affecting the mental health of other young boys and men like him, why he thinks we need to move away from a black and white thinking towards treatment of sex dysphoria itself and what we need to do to help these boys find purpose, direction and the right path for them, whether its transition or not.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can subscribe to Torren&apos;s Substack here: https://tpdanowski.substack.com/You can follow Torren on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tpdanowskiSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - Sakawah Boys</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with Herman from UK Garage group, the Sakawah Boys.The group originally started making hip-hop beats but changed musical direction and have been making Garage music ever since. In this episode we discuss how the four boys met at university, starting out MC’ing and gained the confidence to start the group it's become today.We also discuss the challenges of working a 9-5 whilst being a working musician.For Herman’s mental health, we discuss a lac...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with Herman from UK Garage group, the Sakawah Boys.The group originally started making hip-hop beats but changed musical direction and have been making Garage music ever since. In this episode we discuss how the four boys met at university, starting out MC’ing and gained the confidence to start the group it&apos;s become today.We also discuss the challenges of working a 9-5 whilst being a working musician.For Herman’s mental health, we discuss a lack of direction he felt in his late teens and how he’s grown and accepted himself as he’s navigated his mid-20s and the importance of knowing your limits. We finish by discussing the loss of his best friend to suicide in 2022, the shock of that death on Herman and his social circle and why he’s a lot better now at spotting the red flags in his male friends when it comes to their mental health.  As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Sakawah Boys on streaming platforms below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sakawahboysSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6acCQ9HxRoWqOHUMMROhkP?si=43a631f4053346deFollow Sakawah Boys on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sakawah_boys/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Sakawah Boys - Belly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E91FoUMzTvs&amp;pp=ygUSc2FrYXdhaCBib3lzIGJlbGx5<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with Herman from UK Garage group, the Sakawah Boys.The group originally started making hip-hop beats but changed musical direction and have been making Garage music ever since. In this episode we discuss how the four boys met at university, starting out MC’ing and gained the confidence to start the group it&apos;s become today.We also discuss the challenges of working a 9-5 whilst being a working musician.For Herman’s mental health, we discuss a lack of direction he felt in his late teens and how he’s grown and accepted himself as he’s navigated his mid-20s and the importance of knowing your limits. We finish by discussing the loss of his best friend to suicide in 2022, the shock of that death on Herman and his social circle and why he’s a lot better now at spotting the red flags in his male friends when it comes to their mental health.  As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Sakawah Boys on streaming platforms below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sakawahboysSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6acCQ9HxRoWqOHUMMROhkP?si=43a631f4053346deFollow Sakawah Boys on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sakawah_boys/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Sakawah Boys - Belly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E91FoUMzTvs&amp;pp=ygUSc2FrYXdhaCBib3lzIGJlbGx5<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic  - See You At Home - Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>Behind The Mic  - See You At Home - Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked back in with east London band, See You At Home.In Part 1 Josh and Charlie talked about their experiences of anxiety, Josh’s tendency to ‘overcheck’ thing and the impact of Covid-19 as we recorded it in November 2020, just before we went into a second lockdown.In Part 2, for Josh we get an update from the band, why they had to shelve an entire album because of its pandemic-related song writing themes and their new plans for a debut album. We also di...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked back in with east London band, See You At Home.In Part 1 Josh and Charlie talked about their experiences of anxiety, Josh’s tendency to ‘overcheck’ thing and the impact of Covid-19 as we recorded it in November 2020, just before we went into a second lockdown.In Part 2, for Josh we get an update from the band, why they had to shelve an entire album because of its pandemic-related song writing themes and their new plans for a debut album. We also discussed the highs and lows of doing music as a hobby vs full-time.For their continued mental health journey, Josh talks about when he contracted shingles of all things at the start of 2021, why it was a big moment for him to start doing more self-care and the independence he’s achieved since moving out into his own flat. For Charlie, we discuss his mental state as he turned 30 this year and the reflections he’s had on his life as he reached this milestone, the phenomenon of &apos;delayed adulthood&apos; and the economic and social factors as to why people are feeling it.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to See You At Home on streaming platforms below:Bandcamp: syah.band/bandcampSpotify: syah.band/spotifyYouTube: syah.band/youtubeSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/wearesyahYou can also follow the band on social media below:Instagram: syah.band/instagramTwitter: syah.band/twitterListen to Part 1 with See You At Home here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-mic-see-you-at-homeSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: See You At Home - twenty-five (feat. Bentham&apos;s Hed): https://soundcloud.com/wearesyah/twenty-five<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked back in with east London band, See You At Home.In Part 1 Josh and Charlie talked about their experiences of anxiety, Josh’s tendency to ‘overcheck’ thing and the impact of Covid-19 as we recorded it in November 2020, just before we went into a second lockdown.In Part 2, for Josh we get an update from the band, why they had to shelve an entire album because of its pandemic-related song writing themes and their new plans for a debut album. We also discussed the highs and lows of doing music as a hobby vs full-time.For their continued mental health journey, Josh talks about when he contracted shingles of all things at the start of 2021, why it was a big moment for him to start doing more self-care and the independence he’s achieved since moving out into his own flat. For Charlie, we discuss his mental state as he turned 30 this year and the reflections he’s had on his life as he reached this milestone, the phenomenon of &apos;delayed adulthood&apos; and the economic and social factors as to why people are feeling it.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to See You At Home on streaming platforms below:Bandcamp: syah.band/bandcampSpotify: syah.band/spotifyYouTube: syah.band/youtubeSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/wearesyahYou can also follow the band on social media below:Instagram: syah.band/instagramTwitter: syah.band/twitterListen to Part 1 with See You At Home here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-mic-see-you-at-homeSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: See You At Home - twenty-five (feat. Bentham&apos;s Hed): https://soundcloud.com/wearesyah/twenty-five<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Reel Stories - Heydon Prowse</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Reel Stories, we checked in with Heydon Prowse. Heydon is a is a writer, actor, producer and was one half of BBC Three show ‘The Revolution Will Be Televised’ (RWBT).He is now the Founder of production company Flying Shoe Films, where he has done advertising work for clients including  Greenpeace, Heineken, Netflix, Oxfam, Jonathan Pie, Amnesty International, Sony, War Child and more.In this episode we chart his journey into the arts and political satire, moving away from s...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Reel Stories, we checked in with Heydon Prowse. Heydon is a is a writer, actor, producer and was one half of BBC Three show ‘The Revolution Will Be Televised’ (RWBT).He is now the Founder of production company Flying Shoe Films, where he has done advertising work for clients including  Greenpeace, Heineken, Netflix, Oxfam, Jonathan Pie, Amnesty International, Sony, War Child and more.In this episode we chart his journey into the arts and political satire, moving away from social justice activism, identity politics and the projects he works on now. We also discuss how Heydon&apos;s identity became tied to his work for a long time, the mental exhaustion he felt from the fame of RWBT and how he now enjoys being behind the camera rather than in front of it. For Heydon’s mental health, we discuss his sobriety journey and the issues he had with alcohol as well as his Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) which he has had since childhood.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about Flying Shoe Films here:  https://flyingshoefilms.com/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: gofund.me/92a0004dMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @ekkah - Backseat Driver: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFhgxYuoP8U<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Reel Stories, we checked in with Heydon Prowse. Heydon is a is a writer, actor, producer and was one half of BBC Three show ‘The Revolution Will Be Televised’ (RWBT).He is now the Founder of production company Flying Shoe Films, where he has done advertising work for clients including  Greenpeace, Heineken, Netflix, Oxfam, Jonathan Pie, Amnesty International, Sony, War Child and more.In this episode we chart his journey into the arts and political satire, moving away from social justice activism, identity politics and the projects he works on now. We also discuss how Heydon&apos;s identity became tied to his work for a long time, the mental exhaustion he felt from the fame of RWBT and how he now enjoys being behind the camera rather than in front of it. For Heydon’s mental health, we discuss his sobriety journey and the issues he had with alcohol as well as his Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) which he has had since childhood.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about Flying Shoe Films here:  https://flyingshoefilms.com/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: gofund.me/92a0004dMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @ekkah - Backseat Driver: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFhgxYuoP8U<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - JVSMINE</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with UK R&amp;B artist JVSMINE.JVSMINE is a solo artist and also sings vocals in friends of the pod Rayowa. In this episode we discuss how Jasmine got into music and singing when she lived in Fiji before she moved to the UK as a young adult and the story of how she joined Rayowa. We discuss the very high highs and very big lows that comes with being in the music industry and the grind it can sometimes be to gain traction and momentum.We also fe...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with UK R&amp;B artist JVSMINE.JVSMINE is a solo artist and also sings vocals in friends of the pod Rayowa. In this episode we discuss how Jasmine got into music and singing when she lived in Fiji before she moved to the UK as a young adult and the story of how she joined Rayowa. We discuss the very high highs and very big lows that comes with being in the music industry and the grind it can sometimes be to gain traction and momentum.We also female representation in the industry and navigating being the only female in Rayowa too.For Jasmine’s mental health, we discuss her parents divorce when she was a teenager and the effect that had on her mental health, relationships and identity.We finish by discussing the therapy she sought to deal with the mental health consequences of the divorce, self-doubt and confidence issues. As always, #itsokaytoventListen to JVSMINE on streaming platforms below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JVSMINESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/08oS3MoYLjPVX3PSN4zSg1?si=53fa4d20f36c4dedFollow JVSMINE on social media below:TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jvsminemusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jvsminemusic/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jvsminemusicSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: gofund.me/92a0004dMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with UK R&amp;B artist JVSMINE.JVSMINE is a solo artist and also sings vocals in friends of the pod Rayowa. In this episode we discuss how Jasmine got into music and singing when she lived in Fiji before she moved to the UK as a young adult and the story of how she joined Rayowa. We discuss the very high highs and very big lows that comes with being in the music industry and the grind it can sometimes be to gain traction and momentum.We also female representation in the industry and navigating being the only female in Rayowa too.For Jasmine’s mental health, we discuss her parents divorce when she was a teenager and the effect that had on her mental health, relationships and identity.We finish by discussing the therapy she sought to deal with the mental health consequences of the divorce, self-doubt and confidence issues. As always, #itsokaytoventListen to JVSMINE on streaming platforms below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JVSMINESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/08oS3MoYLjPVX3PSN4zSg1?si=53fa4d20f36c4dedFollow JVSMINE on social media below:TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jvsminemusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jvsminemusic/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jvsminemusicSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: gofund.me/92a0004dMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - Matheus Piovesan</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked in with Matheus Piovesan. Matheus is a music promoter and the Founder of Effervescent Sounds, a music platform which shines a spotlight on new and emerging artists in the UK music scene.Matheus is originally from Brazil and moved to the UK when he was 30 years old.In this episode we discuss how and why he started Effervescent Sounds, some of his favourite artists he’s worked with and his proudest achievements running the platform. We al...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked in with Matheus Piovesan. Matheus is a music promoter and the Founder of Effervescent Sounds, a music platform which shines a spotlight on new and emerging artists in the UK music scene.Matheus is originally from Brazil and moved to the UK when he was 30 years old.In this episode we discuss how and why he started Effervescent Sounds, some of his favourite artists he’s worked with and his proudest achievements running the platform. We also discuss the mental process behind putting on one of his showcase music nights, the highs and lows and what happens behind the scenes.For Matheus’s mental health, we discuss the impact that moving to the UK had on his mental health. We talk about why he felt he had to ‘prove’ himself in the UK as an immigrant more than native-born English people in the workplace and to build his career. We also discuss his sexuality as a gay man and the struggles he had in accepting this growing up, bullying he experienced in school for it and his experience of therapy, which he has done for the last five years.We finish by talking about the positives he’s found in tools like therapy as well as meditation, yoga and exercise in managing and improving his mental health.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Effervescent Sounds on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/effervescentsounds/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: https://gofund.me/92a0004dMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked in with Matheus Piovesan. Matheus is a music promoter and the Founder of Effervescent Sounds, a music platform which shines a spotlight on new and emerging artists in the UK music scene.Matheus is originally from Brazil and moved to the UK when he was 30 years old.In this episode we discuss how and why he started Effervescent Sounds, some of his favourite artists he’s worked with and his proudest achievements running the platform. We also discuss the mental process behind putting on one of his showcase music nights, the highs and lows and what happens behind the scenes.For Matheus’s mental health, we discuss the impact that moving to the UK had on his mental health. We talk about why he felt he had to ‘prove’ himself in the UK as an immigrant more than native-born English people in the workplace and to build his career. We also discuss his sexuality as a gay man and the struggles he had in accepting this growing up, bullying he experienced in school for it and his experience of therapy, which he has done for the last five years.We finish by talking about the positives he’s found in tools like therapy as well as meditation, yoga and exercise in managing and improving his mental health.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Effervescent Sounds on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/effervescentsounds/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: https://gofund.me/92a0004dMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #177 - Amber Haque</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 177 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist Amber Haque.Amber is a freelance journalist and the presenter of 'Hometown: A Killing' series two. The show followed Amber as she went back to her hometown of Manchester to investigate the death of teenager Yousef Makki, who was privately educated.In this episode we discuss the themes the series explores through a mental health lens including: why so many private school boys are gravitating towards carrying knives an...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 177 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist Amber Haque.Amber is a freelance journalist and the presenter of &apos;Hometown: A Killing&apos; series two. The show followed Amber as she went back to her hometown of Manchester to investigate the death of teenager Yousef Makki, who was privately educated.In this episode we discuss the themes the series explores through a mental health lens including: why so many private school boys are gravitating towards carrying knives and the mental stress Amber faced from presenting the series when she knew so many of the people involved in the series personally. We also discuss anxiety she’s felt in the workplace throughout her varied career and the financial challenges of being a freelancer in the industry.For Amber’s mental health, we discuss her desire to be mentally assessed after she realised she may have ADHD and has exhibited symptoms of it throughout childhood and adulthood respectively.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can watch Hometown series two on BBC iPlayer here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0d2xchv/hometown-a-teenage-killing-episode-1You can follow Amber on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmberSofiaHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Co4JCP9gxVn/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 177 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist Amber Haque.Amber is a freelance journalist and the presenter of &apos;Hometown: A Killing&apos; series two. The show followed Amber as she went back to her hometown of Manchester to investigate the death of teenager Yousef Makki, who was privately educated.In this episode we discuss the themes the series explores through a mental health lens including: why so many private school boys are gravitating towards carrying knives and the mental stress Amber faced from presenting the series when she knew so many of the people involved in the series personally. We also discuss anxiety she’s felt in the workplace throughout her varied career and the financial challenges of being a freelancer in the industry.For Amber’s mental health, we discuss her desire to be mentally assessed after she realised she may have ADHD and has exhibited symptoms of it throughout childhood and adulthood respectively.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can watch Hometown series two on BBC iPlayer here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0d2xchv/hometown-a-teenage-killing-episode-1You can follow Amber on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmberSofiaHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Co4JCP9gxVn/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #176 - Joe Isaacs</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 176 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Joe Isaacs. Joe works in healthcare and is a long-time university friend of friend of the pod Alex Hensman.In this episode Alex comes back on the podcast as a moral support for Joe who is speaking about his mental health for the first time.Joe has struggled with anxiety and depression for a long time but went through periods where he didn’t recognise it or was unsure if it was something everyone goes through or something which ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 176 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Joe Isaacs. Joe works in healthcare and is a long-time university friend of friend of the pod Alex Hensman.In this episode Alex comes back on the podcast as a moral support for Joe who is speaking about his mental health for the first time.Joe has struggled with anxiety and depression for a long time but went through periods where he didn’t recognise it or was unsure if it was something everyone goes through or something which he needed help with. A big trigger for Joe’s mental health difficulties was the aftermath of a previous relationship which he put a lot of his self-worth and self-esteem into. When the relationship ended, it affected him severely. Since that moment, there have also been several periods on and off where Joe has felt suicidal or suicidality. We discuss how and why those feelings come and go and the therapy he is going through at the moment to try and address the scars from that relationship, manage it and hopefully get better.We finish with a discussion about him and Alex&apos;s friendship, the ‘mystery trip’ they do together as a group of university friends every year, how they support Joe&apos;s mental health as a group of friends when he is in those difficult periods and the lack of judgement they provide.As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a deep discussion about suicide and suicidality, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 176 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Joe Isaacs. Joe works in healthcare and is a long-time university friend of friend of the pod Alex Hensman.In this episode Alex comes back on the podcast as a moral support for Joe who is speaking about his mental health for the first time.Joe has struggled with anxiety and depression for a long time but went through periods where he didn’t recognise it or was unsure if it was something everyone goes through or something which he needed help with. A big trigger for Joe’s mental health difficulties was the aftermath of a previous relationship which he put a lot of his self-worth and self-esteem into. When the relationship ended, it affected him severely. Since that moment, there have also been several periods on and off where Joe has felt suicidal or suicidality. We discuss how and why those feelings come and go and the therapy he is going through at the moment to try and address the scars from that relationship, manage it and hopefully get better.We finish with a discussion about him and Alex&apos;s friendship, the ‘mystery trip’ they do together as a group of university friends every year, how they support Joe&apos;s mental health as a group of friends when he is in those difficult periods and the lack of judgement they provide.As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a deep discussion about suicide and suicidality, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #175 - Lucy Connolly</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #175 - Lucy Connolly</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 175 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Lucy Connolly. Lucy is a mental health advocate for Inflammatory Bowel Conditions (IBDs) awareness.Lucy was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease in July 2020 at the height of the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. In this episode we discuss when she first started experiencing symptoms, the shame and stigma she felt in hiding them from her family, before she finally addressed it and began treatment for it.Lucy is also at time of rec...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 175 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Lucy Connolly. Lucy is a mental health advocate for Inflammatory Bowel Conditions (IBDs) awareness.Lucy was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease in July 2020 at the height of the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. In this episode we discuss when she first started experiencing symptoms, the shame and stigma she felt in hiding them from her family, before she finally addressed it and began treatment for it.Lucy is also at time of recording being screened for ADHD and Autism as she has shown symptoms of both these conditions throughout her life. Whilst she is still undiagnosed, we discuss these symptoms and how they’ve affected her mental health but do not explicitly state she has them for the purposes of this podcast. We also discuss how you listeners can support someone in your life who lives with Crohn’s or an IBD if you live with one yourself, the factors that can affect someone developing one and her mental health advocacy journey she has recently embarked on.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Lucy on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucymcon/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 175 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Lucy Connolly. Lucy is a mental health advocate for Inflammatory Bowel Conditions (IBDs) awareness.Lucy was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease in July 2020 at the height of the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. In this episode we discuss when she first started experiencing symptoms, the shame and stigma she felt in hiding them from her family, before she finally addressed it and began treatment for it.Lucy is also at time of recording being screened for ADHD and Autism as she has shown symptoms of both these conditions throughout her life. Whilst she is still undiagnosed, we discuss these symptoms and how they’ve affected her mental health but do not explicitly state she has them for the purposes of this podcast. We also discuss how you listeners can support someone in your life who lives with Crohn’s or an IBD if you live with one yourself, the factors that can affect someone developing one and her mental health advocacy journey she has recently embarked on.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Lucy on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucymcon/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #174 - Zachary James</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 174 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Zachary James. Zach is a mental health advocate for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) awareness.Zach was diagnosed with OCD when he was 19 years old. His OCD manifested in how it affected his romantic relationships as a gay man and a short-lived period of paedophile OCD. In this episode we discuss how and why those two forms of OCD affected his mental health, how he addressed them and got control of them. Thankfully, he now ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 174 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Zachary James. Zach is a mental health advocate for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) awareness.Zach was diagnosed with OCD when he was 19 years old. His OCD manifested in how it affected his romantic relationships as a gay man and a short-lived period of paedophile OCD. In this episode we discuss how and why those two forms of OCD affected his mental health, how he addressed them and got control of them. Thankfully, he now considers himself recovered. We also discuss the impact of Covid-19 on his mental health which ironically was largely positive for him and the legacy of the AIDS crisis on the mental health and physical health of gay men from the 1980s.We finish by discussing Zach’s mental health advocacy journey, societal attitudes towards gay men and the stigmas and taboos within the dating scene for gay men and the mental health impact they can have. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Zach on social media below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ocdestigmatize/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a brief discussion about suicide and suicidality, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 174 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Zachary James. Zach is a mental health advocate for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) awareness.Zach was diagnosed with OCD when he was 19 years old. His OCD manifested in how it affected his romantic relationships as a gay man and a short-lived period of paedophile OCD. In this episode we discuss how and why those two forms of OCD affected his mental health, how he addressed them and got control of them. Thankfully, he now considers himself recovered. We also discuss the impact of Covid-19 on his mental health which ironically was largely positive for him and the legacy of the AIDS crisis on the mental health and physical health of gay men from the 1980s.We finish by discussing Zach’s mental health advocacy journey, societal attitudes towards gay men and the stigmas and taboos within the dating scene for gay men and the mental health impact they can have. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Zach on social media below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ocdestigmatize/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a brief discussion about suicide and suicidality, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with Australian producer, Harry Hayes.In this episode we discuss Harry’s journey into music production and dance music, how he fell in love then out of love and back into love with music, comparison culture, imposter syndrome and being in a state of music purgatory in the industry.For Harry’s mental health, there have been an accumulation of life events which have caused him mental health difficulties. Harry sometimes felt like an outsider in ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with Australian producer, Harry Hayes.In this episode we discuss Harry’s journey into music production and dance music, how he fell in love then out of love and back into love with music, comparison culture, imposter syndrome and being in a state of music purgatory in the industry.For Harry’s mental health, there have been an accumulation of life events which have caused him mental health difficulties. Harry sometimes felt like an outsider in his school days and felt a lot of anxiety for not liking stereotypically masculine activities, preferring music to sport. We discuss that anxiety, some overthinking and compulsive thinking and why he wants clarity on his mental health state in order to move forward with his life.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Harry Hayes on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7BBSATOdEaY07XbxlUzfFu?si=_YLfbG1aTQSNLKfL1O1sCAYou can follow Harry on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harrisonhayess/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@harryhayes_Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Harry Hayes - Making Me Go Crazy<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with Australian producer, Harry Hayes.In this episode we discuss Harry’s journey into music production and dance music, how he fell in love then out of love and back into love with music, comparison culture, imposter syndrome and being in a state of music purgatory in the industry.For Harry’s mental health, there have been an accumulation of life events which have caused him mental health difficulties. Harry sometimes felt like an outsider in his school days and felt a lot of anxiety for not liking stereotypically masculine activities, preferring music to sport. We discuss that anxiety, some overthinking and compulsive thinking and why he wants clarity on his mental health state in order to move forward with his life.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Harry Hayes on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7BBSATOdEaY07XbxlUzfFu?si=_YLfbG1aTQSNLKfL1O1sCAYou can follow Harry on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harrisonhayess/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@harryhayes_Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Harry Hayes - Making Me Go Crazy<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - VICTORS - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked back in with Harry from UK alt-pop band, VICTORS. In Part 1, we talked about the mental health impact of the streaming wars on musicians, anxiety and FOMO. In Part 2 we discuss their latest EP, III and getting back into doing shows post-Covid, why their 2022 was a quieter one but why Harry and the band needed this period of reflection to go again in 2023 and not allow the band’s career to plateau.For Harry’s mental health, he moved to London from ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked back in with Harry from UK alt-pop band, VICTORS. In Part 1, we talked about the mental health impact of the streaming wars on musicians, anxiety and FOMO. In Part 2 we discuss their latest EP, III and getting back into doing shows post-Covid, why their 2022 was a quieter one but why Harry and the band needed this period of reflection to go again in 2023 and not allow the band’s career to plateau.For Harry’s mental health, he moved to London from Leeds in January 2022 and we discuss the challenges of that, what he’s had to overcome and how he now feels much more at home where he lives currently in East London. We also discuss the concept of ‘friend dating’ which he had to do when he first moved to London and why many people need to do this in order to build a new support network when they move to a new city. We finish by talking about a very scary health emergency he had in December 2022 where he ended up having a twisted testicle. He was rushed to A&amp;E, had an emergency operation that same day and thankfully his testicle was saved. As always, #itsokaytovent Listen to VICTORS on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/163g9TCjT…hwS7Gs2Ka3bPfubAYouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCq-H6qmB1U59D2XqRNl2EcQSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/victorsofficialFollow VICTORS on social media platforms below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/victorsofficial/Twitter: twitter.com/victorsliveFacebook: www.facebook.com/victorsofficial/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: VICTORS - I Could Be Your World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8mW1MfI9o4<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked back in with Harry from UK alt-pop band, VICTORS. In Part 1, we talked about the mental health impact of the streaming wars on musicians, anxiety and FOMO. In Part 2 we discuss their latest EP, III and getting back into doing shows post-Covid, why their 2022 was a quieter one but why Harry and the band needed this period of reflection to go again in 2023 and not allow the band’s career to plateau.For Harry’s mental health, he moved to London from Leeds in January 2022 and we discuss the challenges of that, what he’s had to overcome and how he now feels much more at home where he lives currently in East London. We also discuss the concept of ‘friend dating’ which he had to do when he first moved to London and why many people need to do this in order to build a new support network when they move to a new city. We finish by talking about a very scary health emergency he had in December 2022 where he ended up having a twisted testicle. He was rushed to A&amp;E, had an emergency operation that same day and thankfully his testicle was saved. As always, #itsokaytovent Listen to VICTORS on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/163g9TCjT…hwS7Gs2Ka3bPfubAYouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCq-H6qmB1U59D2XqRNl2EcQSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/victorsofficialFollow VICTORS on social media platforms below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/victorsofficial/Twitter: twitter.com/victorsliveFacebook: www.facebook.com/victorsofficial/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: VICTORS - I Could Be Your World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8mW1MfI9o4<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #173 - Nathan Wilson</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 173 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Nathan Wilson.Nathan is the Founder of Dads Advocates.Dads Advocates is a social enterprise and platform that seeks to implement change in three areas of life. Firstly, they help separated dad’s create safe, consistent and meaningful relationships with their children, by reducing parental conflict, creating workable co-parenting strategies and if required, guiding Dad’s through the process of family court.Second, they protect c...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 173 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Nathan Wilson.Nathan is the Founder of Dads Advocates.Dads Advocates is a social enterprise and platform that seeks to implement change in three areas of life. Firstly, they help separated dad’s create safe, consistent and meaningful relationships with their children, by reducing parental conflict, creating workable co-parenting strategies and if required, guiding Dad’s through the process of family court.Second, they protect children’s rights by instilling a child-centre approach to co-parenting.  Reducing emotional harm on children by reducing parental conflict.Thirdly, they campaign for change in legislation, policies and attitudes towards Dads.  By challenging stereotypes and breaking down societal barriers to meaningful fatherhood, they are changing the conversation around treatment of fathers in the family court and wider society. Nathan’s drive to create Dads Advocates came from his own story of being domestically abused by his first wife, who claimed he had raped her and domestically abused her in order to gain custody of his children through the divorce process, which initially she succeeded with. Thankfully, despite a lengthy and exhausting back-and-forth legal battle, Nathan gained full custody of his children and has had more children with his second wife who he is now happily married to. In this episode we discuss this rollercoaster journey Nathan has been on and how he used this experience to create Dads Advocates. We then discuss the realities of the family court for fathers, how men are treated within it and the campaigning work he does to change that conversation.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Dads Advocates here: https://dadsadvocates.com/You can follow Dads Advocates on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadsadvocates/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/673200957023912/?ref=shareSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a brief discussion about suicide and a graphic description of a false allegation of sexual abuse, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 173 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Nathan Wilson.Nathan is the Founder of Dads Advocates.Dads Advocates is a social enterprise and platform that seeks to implement change in three areas of life. Firstly, they help separated dad’s create safe, consistent and meaningful relationships with their children, by reducing parental conflict, creating workable co-parenting strategies and if required, guiding Dad’s through the process of family court.Second, they protect children’s rights by instilling a child-centre approach to co-parenting.  Reducing emotional harm on children by reducing parental conflict.Thirdly, they campaign for change in legislation, policies and attitudes towards Dads.  By challenging stereotypes and breaking down societal barriers to meaningful fatherhood, they are changing the conversation around treatment of fathers in the family court and wider society. Nathan’s drive to create Dads Advocates came from his own story of being domestically abused by his first wife, who claimed he had raped her and domestically abused her in order to gain custody of his children through the divorce process, which initially she succeeded with. Thankfully, despite a lengthy and exhausting back-and-forth legal battle, Nathan gained full custody of his children and has had more children with his second wife who he is now happily married to. In this episode we discuss this rollercoaster journey Nathan has been on and how he used this experience to create Dads Advocates. We then discuss the realities of the family court for fathers, how men are treated within it and the campaigning work he does to change that conversation.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Dads Advocates here: https://dadsadvocates.com/You can follow Dads Advocates on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadsadvocates/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/673200957023912/?ref=shareSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a brief discussion about suicide and a graphic description of a false allegation of sexual abuse, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #172 - Matt Henry</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 172 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Matt Henry. Matt is the Founder of YouTube channels 'How To Help Incels' and 'Dad Helping Dads'. Matt is a former incel who 'ascended' in his mid-20s and is now happily married with four children.Matt helps other incels ascend by discussing the issues within incel culture, breaks down myths and challenges their mindset. Matt provides a nuance perspective on this group of men which many in mainstream culture deride, abandon and ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 172 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Matt Henry. Matt is the Founder of YouTube channels &apos;How To Help Incels&apos; and &apos;Dad Helping Dads&apos;. Matt is a former incel who &apos;ascended&apos; in his mid-20s and is now happily married with four children.Matt helps other incels ascend by discussing the issues within incel culture, breaks down myths and challenges their mindset. Matt provides a nuance perspective on this group of men which many in mainstream culture deride, abandon and some even label as terrorists.Matt had a very traumatic childhood, which was driven by his relationship with his mother who had attachment issues, alienated him from his father and was a survivor of sex trafficking. Matt grew up with Autism and also ended up developing other neurological conditions, including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and mental health issues including Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Matt was also sexually abused by his high-school principal and all of these life events contributed towards him becoming an Incel and adopting that worldview for a period of his life. Thankfully, thanks to the role of three strong grandmothers and his own courage, his desire for self-development and developing social skills through his love of acting, Matt ascended and now helps others to take the path he did.In this episode we discuss that journey from Incel to functioning member of society, how a form of therapy called Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) turned his life around and how his faith gave him a compass to follow towards happiness. We also discuss how we practically help incels ascend like he did, making sure the next generation of men and boys follow the right path and avoid labelling them as inherently toxic. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can subscribe to both of Matt&apos;s YouTube channels below: &apos;How To Help Incels&apos;: https://www.youtube.com/@docmh&apos;Dad Helping Dads&apos;: https://www.youtube.com/@dadhelperSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains deep and detailed discussions of sexual abuse and suicide, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 172 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Matt Henry. Matt is the Founder of YouTube channels &apos;How To Help Incels&apos; and &apos;Dad Helping Dads&apos;. Matt is a former incel who &apos;ascended&apos; in his mid-20s and is now happily married with four children.Matt helps other incels ascend by discussing the issues within incel culture, breaks down myths and challenges their mindset. Matt provides a nuance perspective on this group of men which many in mainstream culture deride, abandon and some even label as terrorists.Matt had a very traumatic childhood, which was driven by his relationship with his mother who had attachment issues, alienated him from his father and was a survivor of sex trafficking. Matt grew up with Autism and also ended up developing other neurological conditions, including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and mental health issues including Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Matt was also sexually abused by his high-school principal and all of these life events contributed towards him becoming an Incel and adopting that worldview for a period of his life. Thankfully, thanks to the role of three strong grandmothers and his own courage, his desire for self-development and developing social skills through his love of acting, Matt ascended and now helps others to take the path he did.In this episode we discuss that journey from Incel to functioning member of society, how a form of therapy called Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) turned his life around and how his faith gave him a compass to follow towards happiness. We also discuss how we practically help incels ascend like he did, making sure the next generation of men and boys follow the right path and avoid labelling them as inherently toxic. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can subscribe to both of Matt&apos;s YouTube channels below: &apos;How To Help Incels&apos;: https://www.youtube.com/@docmh&apos;Dad Helping Dads&apos;: https://www.youtube.com/@dadhelperSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains deep and detailed discussions of sexual abuse and suicide, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 171 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with freelance writer Freddie deBoer.Freddie started his career from his public library when he started his own blog whilst in a period of unemployment. After fellow writer and gay rights trailblazer Andrew Sullivan shared his third blog post on his own hugely popular blog, it exploded and he has been writing ever since. In recent years, he is now on SubStack where he writes about mental health, politics, media and lots of other iss...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 171 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with freelance writer Freddie deBoer.Freddie started his career from his public library when he started his own blog whilst in a period of unemployment. After fellow writer and gay rights trailblazer Andrew Sullivan shared his third blog post on his own hugely popular blog, it exploded and he has been writing ever since. In recent years, he is now on SubStack where he writes about mental health, politics, media and lots of other issues. In this episode we discuss his writing journey, how he became disillusioned from the mental health ‘community’ and why and his Bipolar Disorder, which he was diagnosed with in 2002 when he was 20 years old.Freddie has had several breakdowns because of his Bipolar. He ended up in a state psychiatric hospital on one occasion and had another well-publicised breakdown where he ended up attacking a fellow journalist and writer Malcolm Harris with baseless accusations of sexual criminality and it cost a lot of his reputation as a result. We discuss those breakdowns, that incident and how he&apos;s tried to repair his career since that moment, where we draw the line between mental health and personal responsibility and the uncomfortable reality that good people, when experiencing serious mental illness can do or say very bad things.As always, #itsokaytovent You can subscribe to Freddie&apos;s SubStack here: https://freddiedeboer.substack.com/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 171 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with freelance writer Freddie deBoer.Freddie started his career from his public library when he started his own blog whilst in a period of unemployment. After fellow writer and gay rights trailblazer Andrew Sullivan shared his third blog post on his own hugely popular blog, it exploded and he has been writing ever since. In recent years, he is now on SubStack where he writes about mental health, politics, media and lots of other issues. In this episode we discuss his writing journey, how he became disillusioned from the mental health ‘community’ and why and his Bipolar Disorder, which he was diagnosed with in 2002 when he was 20 years old.Freddie has had several breakdowns because of his Bipolar. He ended up in a state psychiatric hospital on one occasion and had another well-publicised breakdown where he ended up attacking a fellow journalist and writer Malcolm Harris with baseless accusations of sexual criminality and it cost a lot of his reputation as a result. We discuss those breakdowns, that incident and how he&apos;s tried to repair his career since that moment, where we draw the line between mental health and personal responsibility and the uncomfortable reality that good people, when experiencing serious mental illness can do or say very bad things.As always, #itsokaytovent You can subscribe to Freddie&apos;s SubStack here: https://freddiedeboer.substack.com/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #170 - Tim Gibson - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 170 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Tim Gibson.Tim is a personal friend of our Founder Freddie Cocker. Tim first came on during the Covid-19 period to talk about his regret at not having friends at school he could talk to about his mental health, overthinking, studying abroad in France and social media perfectionism culture. In part 2 of his journey we discuss a period of mental health difficulty Tim experienced in the second half of the Covid-19 lockdowns a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 170 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Tim Gibson.Tim is a personal friend of our Founder Freddie Cocker. Tim first came on during the Covid-19 period to talk about his regret at not having friends at school he could talk to about his mental health, overthinking, studying abroad in France and social media perfectionism culture. In part 2 of his journey we discuss a period of mental health difficulty Tim experienced in the second half of the Covid-19 lockdowns after being made redundant from his job. At the same time that his happened, his grandmother also sadly died. We finish by discussing if the ‘roaring 20s’ prediction made by some that would happen post-Covid was false and both Freddie and Tim reflect on where they are as men in life as they reach their late-20s.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to part 1 of Tim&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-36-tim-gibsonSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 170 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Tim Gibson.Tim is a personal friend of our Founder Freddie Cocker. Tim first came on during the Covid-19 period to talk about his regret at not having friends at school he could talk to about his mental health, overthinking, studying abroad in France and social media perfectionism culture. In part 2 of his journey we discuss a period of mental health difficulty Tim experienced in the second half of the Covid-19 lockdowns after being made redundant from his job. At the same time that his happened, his grandmother also sadly died. We finish by discussing if the ‘roaring 20s’ prediction made by some that would happen post-Covid was false and both Freddie and Tim reflect on where they are as men in life as they reach their late-20s.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to part 1 of Tim&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-36-tim-gibsonSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #169 - Natalie Morris - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 169 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with journalist Natalie Morris. Since we first chatted in JCIP #41, Natalie has left The Metro and now works freelance.She has also written her first book ‘Mixed/Other’ since then too. In this episode we discuss her decision to go freelance, an exploration of the key themes of the book through a mental health lens and leaving behind the 'Sunday scaries'. Unfortunately, since we last spoke, Natalie also lost her father Tony, a b...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 169 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with journalist Natalie Morris. Since we first chatted in JCIP #41, Natalie has left The Metro and now works freelance.She has also written her first book ‘Mixed/Other’ since then too. In this episode we discuss her decision to go freelance, an exploration of the key themes of the book through a mental health lens and leaving behind the &apos;Sunday scaries&apos;. Unfortunately, since we last spoke, Natalie also lost her father Tony, a beloved broadcaster and journalist in his own right to cancer in August 2020. We discuss that journey of grief she, her sister and her mum have gone on since his passing and we celebrate the brilliant, loving and larger-than-life character her dad was to so many people, including Natalie. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Natalie on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/NmozzYou can purchase a copy of &apos;Mixed/Other&apos; here: http://hyperurl.co/MixedOtherYou can read Natalie&apos;s article we discussed in full here: https://metro.co.uk/2021/01/02/i-had-no-idea-about-the-reality-of-grief-until-my-dad-died-13821249/Listen to Part 1 of Natalie&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-41-natalie-morrisSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 169 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with journalist Natalie Morris. Since we first chatted in JCIP #41, Natalie has left The Metro and now works freelance.She has also written her first book ‘Mixed/Other’ since then too. In this episode we discuss her decision to go freelance, an exploration of the key themes of the book through a mental health lens and leaving behind the &apos;Sunday scaries&apos;. Unfortunately, since we last spoke, Natalie also lost her father Tony, a beloved broadcaster and journalist in his own right to cancer in August 2020. We discuss that journey of grief she, her sister and her mum have gone on since his passing and we celebrate the brilliant, loving and larger-than-life character her dad was to so many people, including Natalie. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Natalie on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/NmozzYou can purchase a copy of &apos;Mixed/Other&apos; here: http://hyperurl.co/MixedOtherYou can read Natalie&apos;s article we discussed in full here: https://metro.co.uk/2021/01/02/i-had-no-idea-about-the-reality-of-grief-until-my-dad-died-13821249/Listen to Part 1 of Natalie&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-41-natalie-morrisSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #168 - Sicarius McGrath</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 168 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Sicarius McGrath.Sicarius McGrath is a former gang member and street-level arms dealer from Merseyside. He became involved in gangs when he was 15 years old and went to prison when he was 21 for the attempted murder of a man in Birkenhead.Whilst in prison, Sicarius watched an ITV drama series called ‘Little Boy Blue’ which was based on the real life story of the murder of Rhys Jones, an 11-year-old boy who was caught in the cro...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 168 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Sicarius McGrath.Sicarius McGrath is a former gang member and street-level arms dealer from Merseyside. He became involved in gangs when he was 15 years old and went to prison when he was 21 for the attempted murder of a man in Birkenhead.Whilst in prison, Sicarius watched an ITV drama series called ‘Little Boy Blue’ which was based on the real life story of the murder of Rhys Jones, an 11-year-old boy who was caught in the crossfire of a gang-related shootout whilst going about his day. Sicarius marks this moment as the turning point for his life and when the penny dropped for him to want to turn his life around and stop young boys and men from going down the path he did. When he came out of prison, he started OCG Solutions UK, an organisation which runs youth rehabilitation programmes to tackle organised crime, young boys caught up in county line drug operations and the victims of grooming by older men into these gangs.In this episode we discuss his journey into criminality, prison, redemption and how he&apos;s turned his life around.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Sicarius on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/smcgrath90Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 168 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Sicarius McGrath.Sicarius McGrath is a former gang member and street-level arms dealer from Merseyside. He became involved in gangs when he was 15 years old and went to prison when he was 21 for the attempted murder of a man in Birkenhead.Whilst in prison, Sicarius watched an ITV drama series called ‘Little Boy Blue’ which was based on the real life story of the murder of Rhys Jones, an 11-year-old boy who was caught in the crossfire of a gang-related shootout whilst going about his day. Sicarius marks this moment as the turning point for his life and when the penny dropped for him to want to turn his life around and stop young boys and men from going down the path he did. When he came out of prison, he started OCG Solutions UK, an organisation which runs youth rehabilitation programmes to tackle organised crime, young boys caught up in county line drug operations and the victims of grooming by older men into these gangs.In this episode we discuss his journey into criminality, prison, redemption and how he&apos;s turned his life around.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Sicarius on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/smcgrath90Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #167 - Patricia Faulks - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 167 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Patricia Faulks.Patricia is the Founder of blog 'Just Me &amp; Lilley' where she writes about being involuntarily childlessness, her life, her wonderful dog Lilley and issues affecting other involuntarily childless people.In Part 2 we reflect on her first episode, how it was received online and how she has grown the platform and done more advocacy work in the last year! We also discuss Patricia’s own self-awareness of her ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 167 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Patricia Faulks.Patricia is the Founder of blog &apos;Just Me &amp; Lilley&apos; where she writes about being involuntarily childlessness, her life, her wonderful dog Lilley and issues affecting other involuntarily childless people.In Part 2 we reflect on her first episode, how it was received online and how she has grown the platform and done more advocacy work in the last year! We also discuss Patricia’s own self-awareness of her mental health and how the mantra of ‘just reach out’ can be problematic when the reality of that in someone’s life hits. We finish by going in-depth about the current statistics around involuntarily childless people and exploring what societal factors outside of simply infertility are affecting this phenomenon.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can read &apos;Just Me &amp; Lilley&apos; here: https://www.justmeandlilley.co.uk/You can follow Just Me &amp; Lilley on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justmeandlilley/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustMeandLilleyListen to Part 1 of Patricia&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-92-patricia-faulksSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 167 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Patricia Faulks.Patricia is the Founder of blog &apos;Just Me &amp; Lilley&apos; where she writes about being involuntarily childlessness, her life, her wonderful dog Lilley and issues affecting other involuntarily childless people.In Part 2 we reflect on her first episode, how it was received online and how she has grown the platform and done more advocacy work in the last year! We also discuss Patricia’s own self-awareness of her mental health and how the mantra of ‘just reach out’ can be problematic when the reality of that in someone’s life hits. We finish by going in-depth about the current statistics around involuntarily childless people and exploring what societal factors outside of simply infertility are affecting this phenomenon.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can read &apos;Just Me &amp; Lilley&apos; here: https://www.justmeandlilley.co.uk/You can follow Just Me &amp; Lilley on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justmeandlilley/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustMeandLilleyListen to Part 1 of Patricia&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-92-patricia-faulksSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #166 - Matt Dickinson</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 166 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with journalist and author Matt Dickinson.Matt is currently senior sports writer at The Times and is the author of two books: ‘Bobby Moore – The Man in Full’ and ‘Manchester United, The Treble and All That’.Matt has worked for The Times for 25 years but when he hit 45 years old, he realised that he had been living life at such a fast-pace in the proverbial rat race of London that in his words, he didn’t have a clue who he was. So, ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 166 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with journalist and author Matt Dickinson.Matt is currently senior sports writer at The Times and is the author of two books: ‘Bobby Moore – The Man in Full’ and ‘Manchester United, The Treble and All That’.Matt has worked for The Times for 25 years but when he hit 45 years old, he realised that he had been living life at such a fast-pace in the proverbial rat race of London that in his words, he didn’t have a clue who he was. So, he took stock, evaluated his life and now works part-time studying to become a therapist whilst still working part-time as a football journalist. In this episode we discuss how and why he got into the sports journalism industry, the previous drinking culture that existed in sports journalism and how that’s changed and the competitive nature of the industry too. For Matt’s mental health, we discuss the key moment in his life where he had a mental health epiphany and his therapy journey. We finish by talking about the sudden loss of a childhood friend of Matt’s, the impact that had on his mental health and his attitude towards life from that point onwards.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Matt on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DickinsonTimesSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 166 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with journalist and author Matt Dickinson.Matt is currently senior sports writer at The Times and is the author of two books: ‘Bobby Moore – The Man in Full’ and ‘Manchester United, The Treble and All That’.Matt has worked for The Times for 25 years but when he hit 45 years old, he realised that he had been living life at such a fast-pace in the proverbial rat race of London that in his words, he didn’t have a clue who he was. So, he took stock, evaluated his life and now works part-time studying to become a therapist whilst still working part-time as a football journalist. In this episode we discuss how and why he got into the sports journalism industry, the previous drinking culture that existed in sports journalism and how that’s changed and the competitive nature of the industry too. For Matt’s mental health, we discuss the key moment in his life where he had a mental health epiphany and his therapy journey. We finish by talking about the sudden loss of a childhood friend of Matt’s, the impact that had on his mental health and his attitude towards life from that point onwards.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Matt on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DickinsonTimesSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #165 - James Bloodworth - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 165 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked back in with journalist and author James Bloodworth.During the Covid-19 pandemic, James returned to his home county of Cornwall to live with and support his Gran. James saw this as repaying a childhood debt after she helped raise him for much of his adolescence. Unfortunately, James’s Gran passed away in 2022 and the impact the grief had on him was immense and made him question his path in life, the choices he’s made and affected his ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 165 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked back in with journalist and author James Bloodworth.During the Covid-19 pandemic, James returned to his home county of Cornwall to live with and support his Gran. James saw this as repaying a childhood debt after she helped raise him for much of his adolescence. Unfortunately, James’s Gran passed away in 2022 and the impact the grief had on him was immense and made him question his path in life, the choices he’s made and affected his relationships with those closest to him. In this episode we discuss that grief and why it had such a profound impact on him, how its forced him to grow up even as a 39-year-old, addressing underlying mental health issues and putting new internal systems in place to deal with the ups and downs of life. We also discuss the anxiety he’d been having during Covid-19 and how it alleviated significantly when he stopped taking his ADHD medication. We finish by analysing the pros and cons of that decision and his experience of antidepressants he was prescribed after his gran’s death and therapy.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow James on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/J_BloodworthYou can read The Times article we mentioned which interviewed James and his gran here: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/i-went-to-see-gran-for-the-weekend-so-how-did-i-end-up-staying-for-a-year-p370c30j3Listen to Part 1 of James&apos;s story here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-69-james-bloodworthSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 165 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked back in with journalist and author James Bloodworth.During the Covid-19 pandemic, James returned to his home county of Cornwall to live with and support his Gran. James saw this as repaying a childhood debt after she helped raise him for much of his adolescence. Unfortunately, James’s Gran passed away in 2022 and the impact the grief had on him was immense and made him question his path in life, the choices he’s made and affected his relationships with those closest to him. In this episode we discuss that grief and why it had such a profound impact on him, how its forced him to grow up even as a 39-year-old, addressing underlying mental health issues and putting new internal systems in place to deal with the ups and downs of life. We also discuss the anxiety he’d been having during Covid-19 and how it alleviated significantly when he stopped taking his ADHD medication. We finish by analysing the pros and cons of that decision and his experience of antidepressants he was prescribed after his gran’s death and therapy.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow James on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/J_BloodworthYou can read The Times article we mentioned which interviewed James and his gran here: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/i-went-to-see-gran-for-the-weekend-so-how-did-i-end-up-staying-for-a-year-p370c30j3Listen to Part 1 of James&apos;s story here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-69-james-bloodworthSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #164 - Antoine Brimbal</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 164 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Antoine Brimbal. Antoine is the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of The Modern Insurgent, which is a grass-roots independent media organisation which specialises solely on insurgencies, rebellions and political movements from around the globe. Antoine set up the project in the summer of 2022 and he is currently still a university student studying a degree in International Relations and Politics. The spark for Antoine starting The M...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 164 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Antoine Brimbal. Antoine is the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of The Modern Insurgent, which is a grass-roots independent media organisation which specialises solely on insurgencies, rebellions and political movements from around the globe. Antoine set up the project in the summer of 2022 and he is currently still a university student studying a degree in International Relations and Politics. The spark for Antoine starting The Modern Insurgent came from his involvement in videoing an actual terrorist attack as it happened outside his home in Vienna in Austria in November 2020. After the event, Antoine was interviewed by media outlets and since then he has started the platform, where his fellow students and others write for it. In this episode we discuss the professional and mental health impact of that terrorist attack and how it’s shaped his life, being taken seriously in the industry and the competitive nature of conflict journalism. For Antoine’s mental health, we discuss his French-Serbian upbringing and the values that mixed-heritage had on him, losing friends after starting The Modern Insurgent and an inner antifragility and perspective he’s had since he was a child and how it’s helped him manage his mental health then and now. As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about The Modern Insurgent here: https://www.moderninsurgent.org/You can follow The Modern Insurgent on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderninsurgent/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJo0ImLC7qCY6pfr1IpTqQSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 164 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Antoine Brimbal. Antoine is the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of The Modern Insurgent, which is a grass-roots independent media organisation which specialises solely on insurgencies, rebellions and political movements from around the globe. Antoine set up the project in the summer of 2022 and he is currently still a university student studying a degree in International Relations and Politics. The spark for Antoine starting The Modern Insurgent came from his involvement in videoing an actual terrorist attack as it happened outside his home in Vienna in Austria in November 2020. After the event, Antoine was interviewed by media outlets and since then he has started the platform, where his fellow students and others write for it. In this episode we discuss the professional and mental health impact of that terrorist attack and how it’s shaped his life, being taken seriously in the industry and the competitive nature of conflict journalism. For Antoine’s mental health, we discuss his French-Serbian upbringing and the values that mixed-heritage had on him, losing friends after starting The Modern Insurgent and an inner antifragility and perspective he’s had since he was a child and how it’s helped him manage his mental health then and now. As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about The Modern Insurgent here: https://www.moderninsurgent.org/You can follow The Modern Insurgent on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderninsurgent/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJo0ImLC7qCY6pfr1IpTqQSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Mind On The Game - Alex Kihurani</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of our Mind On The Game series, we checked in with Alex Kihurani. Alex is a co-driver in the World Rally Championships (WRC) who currently competes in a Citroen car for the Sainteloc team and has been competing for 20 seasons. Alex started competing as a co-driver when he was just 16 years old and debuted in the WRC when he was 25 years old. Alex combines his job as a co-driver with a role in finance and data analytics. In this episode we discuss his journey into motorsport, f...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of our Mind On The Game series, we checked in with Alex Kihurani. Alex is a co-driver in the World Rally Championships (WRC) who currently competes in a Citroen car for the Sainteloc team and has been competing for 20 seasons. Alex started competing as a co-driver when he was just 16 years old and debuted in the WRC when he was 25 years old. Alex combines his job as a co-driver with a role in finance and data analytics. In this episode we discuss his journey into motorsport, from being inspired by his dad who was originally from Kenya and then moved to America, to Alex’s move to the UK 10 years ago. We discuss the adrenaline rush of the races themselves, what impact Colin McRae had on commercialising the sport and bringing it into the mainstream and the psychological profile of co-drivers including Alex and the type of person it attracts. For Alex’s mental health, we discuss his parents difficult divorce, his diagnosis of Crohn’s disease and how he developed resilience and antifragility after the divorce. Alex was also diagnosed with leukaemia in 2015 and we discuss that treatment process and how he was able to thankfully live a fully and happy life after his diagnosis. We finish by discussing the birth of his daughter who was born 13 weeks premature, fatherhood and three periods of grief that Alex experienced from the motorsport world: His mentor in a motorcycle crash, his best friend from university who took his own life and one of his childhood heroes and drivers he worked with Dave Mirra.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Alex on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexkihurani/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of our Mind On The Game series, we checked in with Alex Kihurani. Alex is a co-driver in the World Rally Championships (WRC) who currently competes in a Citroen car for the Sainteloc team and has been competing for 20 seasons. Alex started competing as a co-driver when he was just 16 years old and debuted in the WRC when he was 25 years old. Alex combines his job as a co-driver with a role in finance and data analytics. In this episode we discuss his journey into motorsport, from being inspired by his dad who was originally from Kenya and then moved to America, to Alex’s move to the UK 10 years ago. We discuss the adrenaline rush of the races themselves, what impact Colin McRae had on commercialising the sport and bringing it into the mainstream and the psychological profile of co-drivers including Alex and the type of person it attracts. For Alex’s mental health, we discuss his parents difficult divorce, his diagnosis of Crohn’s disease and how he developed resilience and antifragility after the divorce. Alex was also diagnosed with leukaemia in 2015 and we discuss that treatment process and how he was able to thankfully live a fully and happy life after his diagnosis. We finish by discussing the birth of his daughter who was born 13 weeks premature, fatherhood and three periods of grief that Alex experienced from the motorsport world: His mentor in a motorcycle crash, his best friend from university who took his own life and one of his childhood heroes and drivers he worked with Dave Mirra.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Alex on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexkihurani/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Reel Stories - Joseph Kundi</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of our Reel Stories series, we checked in with Joseph Kundi. Joseph is a director, producer and co-founder of production company 3 Minds Media.Joseph is also the director and producer of GDF Diaries, which friend of the pod Jackie Kibanza hosts on her platform La Grâce de Françoise.In this episode we discuss how he found his self-worth to feel confident charging fees for clients after he started his production company and a severe ankle injury he went through in his late adole...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of our Reel Stories series, we checked in with Joseph Kundi. Joseph is a director, producer and co-founder of production company 3 Minds Media.Joseph is also the director and producer of GDF Diaries, which friend of the pod Jackie Kibanza hosts on her platform La Grâce de Françoise.In this episode we discuss how he found his self-worth to feel confident charging fees for clients after he started his production company and a severe ankle injury he went through in his late adolescence and the impact it had on his mental health. We also discuss a depressive period he went through at the start of 2022, how the power of journaling helped him articulate and channel his mental health state, his friendship with his best mate Aaron and how they have helped each other with their mental health.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow 3 Minds Media on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3mindsmedia/You can follow Joseph on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JojoVisionarySupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @ekkah - Backseat Driver: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFhgxYuoP8U<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of our Reel Stories series, we checked in with Joseph Kundi. Joseph is a director, producer and co-founder of production company 3 Minds Media.Joseph is also the director and producer of GDF Diaries, which friend of the pod Jackie Kibanza hosts on her platform La Grâce de Françoise.In this episode we discuss how he found his self-worth to feel confident charging fees for clients after he started his production company and a severe ankle injury he went through in his late adolescence and the impact it had on his mental health. We also discuss a depressive period he went through at the start of 2022, how the power of journaling helped him articulate and channel his mental health state, his friendship with his best mate Aaron and how they have helped each other with their mental health.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow 3 Minds Media on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3mindsmedia/You can follow Joseph on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JojoVisionarySupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @ekkah - Backseat Driver: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFhgxYuoP8U<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #163 - Shaun Flores</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 163 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Shaun Flores.Shaun Flores a podcaster, presenter and mental health advocate.  He is the host of ‘The Flower Hour’ where he talks to people from all backgrounds about their journey through life.In this episode we discuss Shaun’s lived experience of OCD and his diagnosis in April 2022, particularly ‘Pure-O’ which is a severe form of the neurological condition and how it manifests itself in his thoughts and his day-to-day life.  2...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 163 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Shaun Flores.Shaun Flores a podcaster, presenter and mental health advocate.  He is the host of ‘The Flower Hour’ where he talks to people from all backgrounds about their journey through life.In this episode we discuss Shaun’s lived experience of OCD and his diagnosis in April 2022, particularly ‘Pure-O’ which is a severe form of the neurological condition and how it manifests itself in his thoughts and his day-to-day life.  2022 has also been an extremely difficult year for Shaun. He has had to deal with multiple periods of grief when his cousin was murdered aged 24 in Trinidad, his aunt on his mother’s side died in October 2022 and his half-brother on his father’s side aged 62 to bowel cancer.  The grief that had the biggest impact on him was the loss of his dad when he was aged six on Christmas Day. We discuss how he adjusted to a new male figure when his step-dad entered his life and how a form of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) called Exposure Response Prevention has helped him massively with his recovery. We finish by discussing the journey he has gone on to become a mental health advocate for greater awareness around OCD, how he turned his negative experience into a positive and the stigmas that exist within the black community when it comes to mental health. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can subscribe to &apos;The Flower Hour&apos; on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@ShaunFloresYou can follow Shaun on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshaunflores/Twitter: https://twitter.com/theshaunfloresSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains deep and detailed discussions about suicide and suicidality, grief and OCD which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 163 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Shaun Flores.Shaun Flores a podcaster, presenter and mental health advocate.  He is the host of ‘The Flower Hour’ where he talks to people from all backgrounds about their journey through life.In this episode we discuss Shaun’s lived experience of OCD and his diagnosis in April 2022, particularly ‘Pure-O’ which is a severe form of the neurological condition and how it manifests itself in his thoughts and his day-to-day life.  2022 has also been an extremely difficult year for Shaun. He has had to deal with multiple periods of grief when his cousin was murdered aged 24 in Trinidad, his aunt on his mother’s side died in October 2022 and his half-brother on his father’s side aged 62 to bowel cancer.  The grief that had the biggest impact on him was the loss of his dad when he was aged six on Christmas Day. We discuss how he adjusted to a new male figure when his step-dad entered his life and how a form of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) called Exposure Response Prevention has helped him massively with his recovery. We finish by discussing the journey he has gone on to become a mental health advocate for greater awareness around OCD, how he turned his negative experience into a positive and the stigmas that exist within the black community when it comes to mental health. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can subscribe to &apos;The Flower Hour&apos; on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@ShaunFloresYou can follow Shaun on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshaunflores/Twitter: https://twitter.com/theshaunfloresSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains deep and detailed discussions about suicide and suicidality, grief and OCD which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #162 - Thomas Mackintosh</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 162 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist Thomas Mackintosh. Thomas currently works for BBC London and fronted the recently published documentary ‘Who Stole Tamara Ecclestone’s Diamonds?’, which focused on the diamond heist of the home of daughter of former Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, Tamara Ecclestone and who was behind it.In this episode we discuss how Thomas broke into the journalism industry and the barriers he had to overcome, the stress that c...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 162 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist Thomas Mackintosh. Thomas currently works for BBC London and fronted the recently published documentary ‘Who Stole Tamara Ecclestone’s Diamonds?’, which focused on the diamond heist of the home of daughter of former Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, Tamara Ecclestone and who was behind it.In this episode we discuss how Thomas broke into the journalism industry and the barriers he had to overcome, the stress that comes from covering the crime stories he does and the documentary about Tamara Ecclestone’s diamond heist. For Thomas’s mental health, we talk about the isolation and loneliness that living in London can bring about in people, therapy he has accessed in the past because of issues he’s had in previous relationships and how he’s now recovered and in a great place with a supportive partner and wider support network.As always, #itsokaytovent You can watch ‘Who Stole Tamara Ecclestone’s Diamonds?’ on BBC iPlayer here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0019dz7/who-stole-tamara-ecclestones-diamondsYou can follow Thomas on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/T_MackintoshSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 162 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist Thomas Mackintosh. Thomas currently works for BBC London and fronted the recently published documentary ‘Who Stole Tamara Ecclestone’s Diamonds?’, which focused on the diamond heist of the home of daughter of former Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, Tamara Ecclestone and who was behind it.In this episode we discuss how Thomas broke into the journalism industry and the barriers he had to overcome, the stress that comes from covering the crime stories he does and the documentary about Tamara Ecclestone’s diamond heist. For Thomas’s mental health, we talk about the isolation and loneliness that living in London can bring about in people, therapy he has accessed in the past because of issues he’s had in previous relationships and how he’s now recovered and in a great place with a supportive partner and wider support network.As always, #itsokaytovent You can watch ‘Who Stole Tamara Ecclestone’s Diamonds?’ on BBC iPlayer here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0019dz7/who-stole-tamara-ecclestones-diamondsYou can follow Thomas on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/T_MackintoshSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - New Car Smell - Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>Behind The Mic - New Car Smell - Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked back in with Alex Shaw from New Car Smell. In Part 2 of his journey, we discussed the latest updates with NCS, his new venture, Sax And The City and music burnout he experienced from doing a huge amount of live shows in the aftermath of Covid-19. For Alex's mental health, we dive back into his Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) diagnosis and the greater levels of self-awareness and exploration he's had around it, male gender stereotype...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked back in with Alex Shaw from New Car Smell. In Part 2 of his journey, we discussed the latest updates with NCS, his new venture, Sax And The City and music burnout he experienced from doing a huge amount of live shows in the aftermath of Covid-19. For Alex&apos;s mental health, we dive back into his Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) diagnosis and the greater levels of self-awareness and exploration he&apos;s had around it, male gender stereotype non-conformity and a form of therapy he&apos;s done called Schema therapy.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to New Car Smell on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/4H2D0mQLV…E-Q8qoAjLNGqqa5QYouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2uPvt6BIxqfss-8HXVG_lgSoundCloud: @newcar_smellFollow New Car Smell on social media below:Twitter: twitter.com/NewCar_SmellInstagram: www.instagram.com/newcarsmell.brass/Facebook: www.facebook.com/newcarsmell.bras…ef=page_internalFollow Sax And The City on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saxandthecity.london/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked back in with Alex Shaw from New Car Smell. In Part 2 of his journey, we discussed the latest updates with NCS, his new venture, Sax And The City and music burnout he experienced from doing a huge amount of live shows in the aftermath of Covid-19. For Alex&apos;s mental health, we dive back into his Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) diagnosis and the greater levels of self-awareness and exploration he&apos;s had around it, male gender stereotype non-conformity and a form of therapy he&apos;s done called Schema therapy.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to New Car Smell on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/4H2D0mQLV…E-Q8qoAjLNGqqa5QYouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2uPvt6BIxqfss-8HXVG_lgSoundCloud: @newcar_smellFollow New Car Smell on social media below:Twitter: twitter.com/NewCar_SmellInstagram: www.instagram.com/newcarsmell.brass/Facebook: www.facebook.com/newcarsmell.bras…ef=page_internalFollow Sax And The City on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saxandthecity.london/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #161 - Justin Peach</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #161 - Justin Peach</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 162 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Justin Peach.Justin is the co-founder of the Second Tier Podcast, the self-described biggest podcast dedicated to Championship football, the second tier in the English Football League (EFL). Justin also writes for Football League World for the Championship section of their website. In this episode we discuss how and why he started Second Tier and the inspiration behind it, the snobbery he’s faced from certain elements of the on...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 162 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Justin Peach.Justin is the co-founder of the Second Tier Podcast, the self-described biggest podcast dedicated to Championship football, the second tier in the English Football League (EFL). Justin also writes for Football League World for the Championship section of their website. In this episode we discuss how and why he started Second Tier and the inspiration behind it, the snobbery he’s faced from certain elements of the online football content community and the challenges around work-life balance in running the pod.For Justin’s mental health, we discuss the impact that his parent’s divorce had on him when he was six years old and how he struggled to adapt to the new family his father made through his adolescence and adulthood. Justin witnessed the conflict with his parents as a child which affected him and he feels like he was an individual within his family because of the way his parents divorced and the fact that his siblings are much older than him. We discuss his diagnosed depression when he was around 13/14 years old, the struggles he had in university around anxiety and making friends and what role his parents’ divorce played into that introversion.  As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Justin on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinPeach27You can listen to the Second Tier Podcast here: https://www.secondtierpod.co.uk/You can follow Second Tier Podcast on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/secondtierpodSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 162 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Justin Peach.Justin is the co-founder of the Second Tier Podcast, the self-described biggest podcast dedicated to Championship football, the second tier in the English Football League (EFL). Justin also writes for Football League World for the Championship section of their website. In this episode we discuss how and why he started Second Tier and the inspiration behind it, the snobbery he’s faced from certain elements of the online football content community and the challenges around work-life balance in running the pod.For Justin’s mental health, we discuss the impact that his parent’s divorce had on him when he was six years old and how he struggled to adapt to the new family his father made through his adolescence and adulthood. Justin witnessed the conflict with his parents as a child which affected him and he feels like he was an individual within his family because of the way his parents divorced and the fact that his siblings are much older than him. We discuss his diagnosed depression when he was around 13/14 years old, the struggles he had in university around anxiety and making friends and what role his parents’ divorce played into that introversion.  As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Justin on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinPeach27You can listen to the Second Tier Podcast here: https://www.secondtierpod.co.uk/You can follow Second Tier Podcast on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/secondtierpodSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #160 - Christian Hewgill</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #160 - Christian Hewgill</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 160 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist Christian Hewgill.Christian is currently freelance and working for outlets including LBC and TalkSport. Prior to going freelance, Christian worked at BBC Radio 1’s Newsbeat where he worked as a Reporter and Presenter for five years. Before he got his big break at Radio 1, Christian cut his teeth working for a variety of outlets including BBC Radio Leicester in his hometown, Notts TV and Orion Media.In this episode we...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 160 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist Christian Hewgill.Christian is currently freelance and working for outlets including LBC and TalkSport. Prior to going freelance, Christian worked at BBC Radio 1’s Newsbeat where he worked as a Reporter and Presenter for five years. Before he got his big break at Radio 1, Christian cut his teeth working for a variety of outlets including BBC Radio Leicester in his hometown, Notts TV and Orion Media.In this episode we discuss how and why Christian got into broadcast journalism, the mental health difficulty he experienced when he was made redundant from his Newsbeat role and why that role was more than a job for him.When it comes to issues in the industry, we discuss class, specifically Christian’s working-class background and the all-consuming nature of the UK news cycle.For Christian’s mental health, he is someone who has lived with anxiety and depression from an early age and often had panic attacks as a child.Christian comes from a loving and supportive, working-class Leicestershire family but felt huge confusion over his sexuality in his teenage years before coming out as gay. Before he could do that, Christian was bullied in school for expressing signs of male gender stereotype non-conformity that led his peers to suspect he was gay before he did and he was also bullied for his weight. Between the ages of 14-20 was the most difficult period of Christian’s mental health and we discuss the impact that this period of poor mental health had on him and why he’s found the positive tools he needed through therapy to deal with it and any other challenge life throws at him.  As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Christian on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisHewgillSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 160 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist Christian Hewgill.Christian is currently freelance and working for outlets including LBC and TalkSport. Prior to going freelance, Christian worked at BBC Radio 1’s Newsbeat where he worked as a Reporter and Presenter for five years. Before he got his big break at Radio 1, Christian cut his teeth working for a variety of outlets including BBC Radio Leicester in his hometown, Notts TV and Orion Media.In this episode we discuss how and why Christian got into broadcast journalism, the mental health difficulty he experienced when he was made redundant from his Newsbeat role and why that role was more than a job for him.When it comes to issues in the industry, we discuss class, specifically Christian’s working-class background and the all-consuming nature of the UK news cycle.For Christian’s mental health, he is someone who has lived with anxiety and depression from an early age and often had panic attacks as a child.Christian comes from a loving and supportive, working-class Leicestershire family but felt huge confusion over his sexuality in his teenage years before coming out as gay. Before he could do that, Christian was bullied in school for expressing signs of male gender stereotype non-conformity that led his peers to suspect he was gay before he did and he was also bullied for his weight. Between the ages of 14-20 was the most difficult period of Christian’s mental health and we discuss the impact that this period of poor mental health had on him and why he’s found the positive tools he needed through therapy to deal with it and any other challenge life throws at him.  As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Christian on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisHewgillSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked in with Australian artist jnr.Ben has been making music since 2018/2019. During the Covid-19 lockdown of 2020 he started learning how to produce for himself and is now venturing out into making more records and doing live shows in Sydney to build his profile. In this episode we chart his music journey, from learning the piano at eight years old with his grandma to playing in indie-rock bands in secondary school and to making pop music t...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked in with Australian artist jnr.Ben has been making music since 2018/2019. During the Covid-19 lockdown of 2020 he started learning how to produce for himself and is now venturing out into making more records and doing live shows in Sydney to build his profile. In this episode we chart his music journey, from learning the piano at eight years old with his grandma to playing in indie-rock bands in secondary school and to making pop music today. We discuss the mental toll that comes with being an unsigned artist and having to be a jack of all trades as an artist. We also talk about the positives of being in the music industry, particularly the camaraderie that’s come from being in the underground music scene in Sydney.For Ben’s mental health, we discuss growing up as a mixed-race boy in a white-dominated school and the impact that had on his identity and self-worth as a teenager and adolescence, his struggles with anxiety and depression and how he found therapy to be a positive tool in helping him find himself, accept himself and get to a better place with his mental health today.As always, #itsokaytovent Listen to jnr. on streaming platforms below: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jnrfullstopFollow jnr. on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jnrfullstop/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: jnr. - Say (Light Me Up): https://soundcloud.com/jnrfullstop/say-light-me-up<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked in with Australian artist jnr.Ben has been making music since 2018/2019. During the Covid-19 lockdown of 2020 he started learning how to produce for himself and is now venturing out into making more records and doing live shows in Sydney to build his profile. In this episode we chart his music journey, from learning the piano at eight years old with his grandma to playing in indie-rock bands in secondary school and to making pop music today. We discuss the mental toll that comes with being an unsigned artist and having to be a jack of all trades as an artist. We also talk about the positives of being in the music industry, particularly the camaraderie that’s come from being in the underground music scene in Sydney.For Ben’s mental health, we discuss growing up as a mixed-race boy in a white-dominated school and the impact that had on his identity and self-worth as a teenager and adolescence, his struggles with anxiety and depression and how he found therapy to be a positive tool in helping him find himself, accept himself and get to a better place with his mental health today.As always, #itsokaytovent Listen to jnr. on streaming platforms below: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jnrfullstopFollow jnr. on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jnrfullstop/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: jnr. - Say (Light Me Up): https://soundcloud.com/jnrfullstop/say-light-me-up<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #159 - Ben Sixsmith</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 159 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with writer Ben Sixsmith. Ben currently works as the contributing editor at The Critic Magazine. He is also founder of his Substack 'The Zone'.In this episode we discuss how he got into fell into writing through writing for outlets like Quillette and Areo Magazines respectively before he got work with outlets like The American Conservative and The Spectator.We explore some of the articles he’s written on topics including male stoici...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 159 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with writer Ben Sixsmith. Ben currently works as the contributing editor at The Critic Magazine. He is also founder of his Substack &apos;The Zone&apos;.In this episode we discuss how he got into fell into writing through writing for outlets like Quillette and Areo Magazines respectively before he got work with outlets like The American Conservative and The Spectator.We explore some of the articles he’s written on topics including male stoicism, the pros and cons of meaning and its absence in the current mental health conversation and the work he has done writing about men with eating disorders. We also discuss Ben’s own experience with both Anorexia and Bulimia during his university degree which forced him to drop out altogether, how he managed to turn his life around and how moving to Poland was a big part of that. We finish by discussing the internet’s role in the mental health conversation and the very bizarre ways it can influence the human consciousness.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can read all of Ben&apos;s articles we discussed in this episode in full below:Year of the Cold: https://medium.com/arc-digital/year-of-the-cold-29c18f732c73Beer and Recovery: https://bensixsmith.substack.com/p/beer-and-recoveryIn Defence of Male Stoicism: https://quillette.com/2018/12/21/in-defense-of-male-stoicism/amp/You can subscribe to Ben&apos;s Substack here: https://bensixsmith.substack.com/You can follow Ben on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BDSixsmithSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a brief discussion about suicide and suicidality, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 159 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with writer Ben Sixsmith. Ben currently works as the contributing editor at The Critic Magazine. He is also founder of his Substack &apos;The Zone&apos;.In this episode we discuss how he got into fell into writing through writing for outlets like Quillette and Areo Magazines respectively before he got work with outlets like The American Conservative and The Spectator.We explore some of the articles he’s written on topics including male stoicism, the pros and cons of meaning and its absence in the current mental health conversation and the work he has done writing about men with eating disorders. We also discuss Ben’s own experience with both Anorexia and Bulimia during his university degree which forced him to drop out altogether, how he managed to turn his life around and how moving to Poland was a big part of that. We finish by discussing the internet’s role in the mental health conversation and the very bizarre ways it can influence the human consciousness.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can read all of Ben&apos;s articles we discussed in this episode in full below:Year of the Cold: https://medium.com/arc-digital/year-of-the-cold-29c18f732c73Beer and Recovery: https://bensixsmith.substack.com/p/beer-and-recoveryIn Defence of Male Stoicism: https://quillette.com/2018/12/21/in-defense-of-male-stoicism/amp/You can subscribe to Ben&apos;s Substack here: https://bensixsmith.substack.com/You can follow Ben on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BDSixsmithSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a brief discussion about suicide and suicidality, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #158 - 5 Years Of Vent</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 158 of The Just Checking In Podcast our Founder Freddie Cocker reflected on how far we've come as a platform as we celebrated our fifth anniversary in September 2022.Freddie talks about the early days of Vent and setting up the website, how the idea for the JCIP began, the plethora of mental health issues we've covered on it in the 3.5 years its been going and how the podcast led to the creation of Just Checking In Live too. Freddie also describes the personal impact that doing Ven...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 158 of The Just Checking In Podcast our Founder Freddie Cocker reflected on how far we&apos;ve come as a platform as we celebrated our fifth anniversary in September 2022.Freddie talks about the early days of Vent and setting up the website, how the idea for the JCIP began, the plethora of mental health issues we&apos;ve covered on it in the 3.5 years its been going and how the podcast led to the creation of Just Checking In Live too. Freddie also describes the personal impact that doing Vent has had on his life in making him take ownership of his mental health recovery, changing his perspective on specific issues and what he hopes to achieve with it in the future. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to all of the JCIPs Freddie mentioned in this episode below: JCIP #3 - Dan Agnew: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-3-dan-agnewJCIP #4 - Lloyd Taylor: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-4-lloyd-taylorJCIP #10 - Freddie Cocker - Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-10-freddie-cocker-part-1JCIP #10 - Freddie Cocker - Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-10-freddie-cocker-part-2JCIP #12 - Matt Harrold: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-12-matt-harroldJCIP #46 - Alex Bartlett: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-46-alex-bartlettJCIP #49 - William Costello: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-49-william-costelloJCIP #50 - James Lamb: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-50-james-lambJCIP #63 - My Mate Matt: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-63-my-mate-mattJCIP #73- Ella Brooks - Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-73-ella-brooks-part-1JCIP #73 - Ella Brooks - Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-73-ella-brooks-part-2JCIP #87 - Robin Hadley: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-87-dr-robin-hadleyJCIP #92 - Patricia Faulks: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-92-patricia-faulksJCIP #116 - Lesley Roberts: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-116-lesley-robertsJCIP #132 - TullipR: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-132-tulliprJCIP #141 - Micah Fanimo: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-141-micah-fanimoBehind The Decks - Louis La Roche: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-decks-louis-la-rocheSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 158 of The Just Checking In Podcast our Founder Freddie Cocker reflected on how far we&apos;ve come as a platform as we celebrated our fifth anniversary in September 2022.Freddie talks about the early days of Vent and setting up the website, how the idea for the JCIP began, the plethora of mental health issues we&apos;ve covered on it in the 3.5 years its been going and how the podcast led to the creation of Just Checking In Live too. Freddie also describes the personal impact that doing Vent has had on his life in making him take ownership of his mental health recovery, changing his perspective on specific issues and what he hopes to achieve with it in the future. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to all of the JCIPs Freddie mentioned in this episode below: JCIP #3 - Dan Agnew: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-3-dan-agnewJCIP #4 - Lloyd Taylor: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-4-lloyd-taylorJCIP #10 - Freddie Cocker - Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-10-freddie-cocker-part-1JCIP #10 - Freddie Cocker - Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-10-freddie-cocker-part-2JCIP #12 - Matt Harrold: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-12-matt-harroldJCIP #46 - Alex Bartlett: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-46-alex-bartlettJCIP #49 - William Costello: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-49-william-costelloJCIP #50 - James Lamb: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-50-james-lambJCIP #63 - My Mate Matt: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-63-my-mate-mattJCIP #73- Ella Brooks - Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-73-ella-brooks-part-1JCIP #73 - Ella Brooks - Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-73-ella-brooks-part-2JCIP #87 - Robin Hadley: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-87-dr-robin-hadleyJCIP #92 - Patricia Faulks: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-92-patricia-faulksJCIP #116 - Lesley Roberts: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-116-lesley-robertsJCIP #132 - TullipR: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-132-tulliprJCIP #141 - Micah Fanimo: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-141-micah-fanimoBehind The Decks - Louis La Roche: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/behind-the-decks-louis-la-rocheSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - Beach For Tiger - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked back in with UK psychedelic-rock band, Beach For Tiger. In part 2 we checked in with Mick Anderson, who plays drums in the band as well as percussion in Rayowa.In this episode we discussed how Mick started Beach For Tiger with his brother Pete and how both of them became part of Rayowa. We talk about the influence of TikTok on songwriting in the music industry and how Mick was able to thrive in school whilst balancing his love of music ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked back in with UK psychedelic-rock band, Beach For Tiger. In part 2 we checked in with Mick Anderson, who plays drums in the band as well as percussion in Rayowa.In this episode we discussed how Mick started Beach For Tiger with his brother Pete and how both of them became part of Rayowa. We talk about the influence of TikTok on songwriting in the music industry and how Mick was able to thrive in school whilst balancing his love of music with his talent and love of football. For Mick&apos;s mental health, we discuss a pressure Mick felt as the oldest sibling in his family as a teenager and adult in being expected to deal with mental health hardships and challenges that came his way. We also explore his relationship with his dad whom he has a strong relationship with and the evolving of that relationship as he&apos;s gotten older, him and his dad’s mutual love of watching Arsenal FC play and how his dad suffering an angina attack was a big wakeup call for Mick to make the most of life. We finish by discussing the danger of your mental health becoming your identity, relationships, heartbreak and a life-threatening experience Mick had whilst travelling in Nepal when he lived through two separate earthquakes and almost died in one of them.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Beach For Tiger on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1QVfnmiJu…d0HQ&amp;dl_branch=1SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/beach-for-tigerFollow Beach For Tiger on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/beachfortiger/?hl=enFacebook: www.facebook.com/BeachForTiger/Twitter: twitter.com/BeachForTigerListen to Rayowa on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6awgjbEndbfu3IpwqKhIFoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RayowaLifeSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Beach For Tiger - Craving: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4-xYk7rado<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked back in with UK psychedelic-rock band, Beach For Tiger. In part 2 we checked in with Mick Anderson, who plays drums in the band as well as percussion in Rayowa.In this episode we discussed how Mick started Beach For Tiger with his brother Pete and how both of them became part of Rayowa. We talk about the influence of TikTok on songwriting in the music industry and how Mick was able to thrive in school whilst balancing his love of music with his talent and love of football. For Mick&apos;s mental health, we discuss a pressure Mick felt as the oldest sibling in his family as a teenager and adult in being expected to deal with mental health hardships and challenges that came his way. We also explore his relationship with his dad whom he has a strong relationship with and the evolving of that relationship as he&apos;s gotten older, him and his dad’s mutual love of watching Arsenal FC play and how his dad suffering an angina attack was a big wakeup call for Mick to make the most of life. We finish by discussing the danger of your mental health becoming your identity, relationships, heartbreak and a life-threatening experience Mick had whilst travelling in Nepal when he lived through two separate earthquakes and almost died in one of them.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Beach For Tiger on streaming platforms below:Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1QVfnmiJu…d0HQ&amp;dl_branch=1SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/beach-for-tigerFollow Beach For Tiger on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/beachfortiger/?hl=enFacebook: www.facebook.com/BeachForTiger/Twitter: twitter.com/BeachForTigerListen to Rayowa on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6awgjbEndbfu3IpwqKhIFoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RayowaLifeSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Beach For Tiger - Craving: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4-xYk7rado<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - Cavalcade - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked back in with UK rock band, Cavalcade. In JCIP #25 we checked in with guitarist Jack Campbell, this time we checked in with Jack and lead singer Connor.In this episode we discuss Connor’s music journey and how he got involved in the band, what they’ve been up to and their plans for the future. We also talk about a period of depression Connor went through at university and how he’s been exposed to mental health difficulties in supporting ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked back in with UK rock band, Cavalcade. In JCIP #25 we checked in with guitarist Jack Campbell, this time we checked in with Jack and lead singer Connor.In this episode we discuss Connor’s music journey and how he got involved in the band, what they’ve been up to and their plans for the future. We also talk about a period of depression Connor went through at university and how he’s been exposed to mental health difficulties in supporting Jack through the grief of losing his dad we discussed in part one and his battle with disassociation.For Jack, we talk about how he has overcome the worst of his disassociation and learned some tools in how to deal with it when it crops up in his day-to-day life. We also talk about his recent diagnosis of Body Dysmorphia (BD). We explore why men and boys feel so much stigma around body image issues like BD and how he’s navigating the next stage of his mental health journey.As always, #itsokaytovent You can listen to JCIP #25 with Jack here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-25-cavalcade-jack-campbellListen to Cavalcade on streaming platforms below:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/209yZUIl2pYkLRP0D7TdROYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CPexJYMslunmyFgk4OHigFollow Cavalcade on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/cavalcadeband/Facebook: www.facebook.com/CavalcadeBand/Twitter: twitter.com/Cavalcade__Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains discussions about self-harm and suicide, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked back in with UK rock band, Cavalcade. In JCIP #25 we checked in with guitarist Jack Campbell, this time we checked in with Jack and lead singer Connor.In this episode we discuss Connor’s music journey and how he got involved in the band, what they’ve been up to and their plans for the future. We also talk about a period of depression Connor went through at university and how he’s been exposed to mental health difficulties in supporting Jack through the grief of losing his dad we discussed in part one and his battle with disassociation.For Jack, we talk about how he has overcome the worst of his disassociation and learned some tools in how to deal with it when it crops up in his day-to-day life. We also talk about his recent diagnosis of Body Dysmorphia (BD). We explore why men and boys feel so much stigma around body image issues like BD and how he’s navigating the next stage of his mental health journey.As always, #itsokaytovent You can listen to JCIP #25 with Jack here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-25-cavalcade-jack-campbellListen to Cavalcade on streaming platforms below:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/209yZUIl2pYkLRP0D7TdROYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CPexJYMslunmyFgk4OHigFollow Cavalcade on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/cavalcadeband/Facebook: www.facebook.com/CavalcadeBand/Twitter: twitter.com/Cavalcade__Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains discussions about self-harm and suicide, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - Greta Lovisa</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked in with singer/songwriter Greta Lovisa.Greta was born in Germany to Swedish-German parents and moved to London to study music for her degree and pursue her dreams of being an artist before Covid-19 hit and she took stock of her journey and dropped out of university. She will be going back next year to finish her degree.In this episode we chart her musical journey from Germany to the UK, transitioning from singing in German to English an...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked in with singer/songwriter Greta Lovisa.Greta was born in Germany to Swedish-German parents and moved to London to study music for her degree and pursue her dreams of being an artist before Covid-19 hit and she took stock of her journey and dropped out of university. She will be going back next year to finish her degree.In this episode we chart her musical journey from Germany to the UK, transitioning from singing in German to English and how she lost her voice when she was 18 years old. Because of this, Greta needed to have an operation on her vocal chords to ensure she was able to sing again. We also discuss the loneliness she’s felt in moving to London as an artist, how she’s felt like an outsider at times and realising that a lot of relationships in the music industry outwardly can be very surface-level.For Greta&apos;s mental health journey, we explore the depression diagnosis she had when she was 12 years old and being in therapy on and off since that time as well as being hospitalised twice. Greta has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) in the last few years which then caused her to develop Bulimia and we unpack how the two interacted and the consequences of that for her mental health, which has also included two suicide attempts.Greta is now in the most stable place she has ever been and we finish by talking about the positive impact medication has had on her, how her family and friends have become understanding of her BPD and her plans for music and life going forward.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Greta Lovisa on streaming platforms below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgdm0u1euvct42U4WKfqqQASpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5xHkoaJV4LhzDfypcoVKKeYou can follow Greta Lovisa on social media platforms below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretalovisaa/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gretalovisamusicSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains descriptions of eating disorders, suicide and self-harm, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked in with singer/songwriter Greta Lovisa.Greta was born in Germany to Swedish-German parents and moved to London to study music for her degree and pursue her dreams of being an artist before Covid-19 hit and she took stock of her journey and dropped out of university. She will be going back next year to finish her degree.In this episode we chart her musical journey from Germany to the UK, transitioning from singing in German to English and how she lost her voice when she was 18 years old. Because of this, Greta needed to have an operation on her vocal chords to ensure she was able to sing again. We also discuss the loneliness she’s felt in moving to London as an artist, how she’s felt like an outsider at times and realising that a lot of relationships in the music industry outwardly can be very surface-level.For Greta&apos;s mental health journey, we explore the depression diagnosis she had when she was 12 years old and being in therapy on and off since that time as well as being hospitalised twice. Greta has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) in the last few years which then caused her to develop Bulimia and we unpack how the two interacted and the consequences of that for her mental health, which has also included two suicide attempts.Greta is now in the most stable place she has ever been and we finish by talking about the positive impact medication has had on her, how her family and friends have become understanding of her BPD and her plans for music and life going forward.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Greta Lovisa on streaming platforms below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgdm0u1euvct42U4WKfqqQASpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5xHkoaJV4LhzDfypcoVKKeYou can follow Greta Lovisa on social media platforms below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretalovisaa/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gretalovisamusicSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains descriptions of eating disorders, suicide and self-harm, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #157 - Lewis Baxter</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #157 - Lewis Baxter</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 157 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Lewis Baxter.Lewis is the founder of Hullo, which aims to give anyone and everyone access to conversation. Hullo provides a free call line that is open 9am to 9pm every day of the year and exists to unlock the power of conversation and create an inclusive, safe and non-judgmental space for people to chat and connect with others.Lewis is also the Chief Operating Officer of Kurogo, a branding agency which helps the most exciting ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 157 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Lewis Baxter.Lewis is the founder of Hullo, which aims to give anyone and everyone access to conversation. Hullo provides a free call line that is open 9am to 9pm every day of the year and exists to unlock the power of conversation and create an inclusive, safe and non-judgmental space for people to chat and connect with others.Lewis is also the Chief Operating Officer of Kurogo, a branding agency which helps the most exciting CEOs and founders to build powerful personal brands.On top of all of that, Lewis founded another mental health platform a few years ago called The Blurred Line Group (BLG), which is the UK’s first funding hub for local mental health charities and community projects.BLG strives to change the way mental health charities are supported in the UK and bring clarity to mental health for all.We were supposed to check in with Lewis three years ago but tragically, Lewis’s mum developed cancer and he took time away from public speaking to care for her. Tragically, when Lewis was just 21-years-old, Lewis’s mum died and he has been processing and managing the grief and his life without his mum in the proceeding years. In this episode we talk about Lewis’s professional journey and navigating his way through founding multiple mental health organisations and up to his work now with Kurogo, how he became a mental health advocate and public speaker, how he developed those skills and his plans for the future.For Lewis’s mental health, he had a mental health crisis in 2016 which led to him almost taking his own life. We discuss the build-up to that moment and what triggered it, the event itself and how he turned his life around from that moment. We also talk about the grief of his mum, the relationship he had with her, what it’s like losing a parent at the young age he did and navigating the rest of his life without her. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Lewis on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lewis_A_BaxterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewisabaxter/You can contact the Hullo helpline on 0800 001 4455 9am-9pm daily.Buy tickets for JCIL #4 with AMiR, Sirkett &amp; Leroy Select here: helmtickets.com/events/8002/just-…kett-leroy-selectSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains deep discussions about suicide, grief and loss, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 157 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Lewis Baxter.Lewis is the founder of Hullo, which aims to give anyone and everyone access to conversation. Hullo provides a free call line that is open 9am to 9pm every day of the year and exists to unlock the power of conversation and create an inclusive, safe and non-judgmental space for people to chat and connect with others.Lewis is also the Chief Operating Officer of Kurogo, a branding agency which helps the most exciting CEOs and founders to build powerful personal brands.On top of all of that, Lewis founded another mental health platform a few years ago called The Blurred Line Group (BLG), which is the UK’s first funding hub for local mental health charities and community projects.BLG strives to change the way mental health charities are supported in the UK and bring clarity to mental health for all.We were supposed to check in with Lewis three years ago but tragically, Lewis’s mum developed cancer and he took time away from public speaking to care for her. Tragically, when Lewis was just 21-years-old, Lewis’s mum died and he has been processing and managing the grief and his life without his mum in the proceeding years. In this episode we talk about Lewis’s professional journey and navigating his way through founding multiple mental health organisations and up to his work now with Kurogo, how he became a mental health advocate and public speaker, how he developed those skills and his plans for the future.For Lewis’s mental health, he had a mental health crisis in 2016 which led to him almost taking his own life. We discuss the build-up to that moment and what triggered it, the event itself and how he turned his life around from that moment. We also talk about the grief of his mum, the relationship he had with her, what it’s like losing a parent at the young age he did and navigating the rest of his life without her. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Lewis on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lewis_A_BaxterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewisabaxter/You can contact the Hullo helpline on 0800 001 4455 9am-9pm daily.Buy tickets for JCIL #4 with AMiR, Sirkett &amp; Leroy Select here: helmtickets.com/events/8002/just-…kett-leroy-selectSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains deep discussions about suicide, grief and loss, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - Rory Aitken</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with sound engineer, mixer and writer, Rory Aitken.Rory studied first at the University of Portsmouth before landing a place on a course at the world-famous Abbey Road Studios in London where he has now graduated from.  It’s accurate to say that music probably saved his life. In this episode we discuss the power of music, self-awareness, learning from mistakes and how Rory evolved his musical taste as he got older. For Rory's mental health we d...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with sound engineer, mixer and writer, Rory Aitken.Rory studied first at the University of Portsmouth before landing a place on a course at the world-famous Abbey Road Studios in London where he has now graduated from.  It’s accurate to say that music probably saved his life. In this episode we discuss the power of music, self-awareness, learning from mistakes and how Rory evolved his musical taste as he got older. For Rory&apos;s mental health we discuss a period of bullying he went through in secondary school because of his weight, suicidal thoughts and suicidality he experienced in his university degree, therapy and his recovery journey. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Rory on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aitken.rory/Buy tickets for JCIL #4 with AMiR, Sirkett &amp; Leroy Select here: helmtickets.com/events/8002/just-checking-in-live-4-with-amir-sirkett-leroy-selectSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a deep discussion about suicide and suicidality, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with sound engineer, mixer and writer, Rory Aitken.Rory studied first at the University of Portsmouth before landing a place on a course at the world-famous Abbey Road Studios in London where he has now graduated from.  It’s accurate to say that music probably saved his life. In this episode we discuss the power of music, self-awareness, learning from mistakes and how Rory evolved his musical taste as he got older. For Rory&apos;s mental health we discuss a period of bullying he went through in secondary school because of his weight, suicidal thoughts and suicidality he experienced in his university degree, therapy and his recovery journey. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Rory on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aitken.rory/Buy tickets for JCIL #4 with AMiR, Sirkett &amp; Leroy Select here: helmtickets.com/events/8002/just-checking-in-live-4-with-amir-sirkett-leroy-selectSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a deep discussion about suicide and suicidality, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #156 - Jake Hanrahan - Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #156 - Jake Hanrahan - Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 156 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with conflict journalist and Founder of Popular Front, Jake Hanrahan. Since we last spoke, Jake has been busy covering more underreported conflicts across the globe, particularly in Ukraine in its war against Russia, French-controlled Corsica, the war between Azerbaijan and Armenia in the Karabakh region and the continued rise of illegal 3D printed guns across Europe. In this episode we do a deep dive on his latest film ‘Frontl...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 156 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with conflict journalist and Founder of Popular Front, Jake Hanrahan. Since we last spoke, Jake has been busy covering more underreported conflicts across the globe, particularly in Ukraine in its war against Russia, French-controlled Corsica, the war between Azerbaijan and Armenia in the Karabakh region and the continued rise of illegal 3D printed guns across Europe. In this episode we do a deep dive on his latest film ‘Frontline Hooligan: Ukraine&apos;s Anti-Fascist Football Ultras Fighting Russian Invasion’ which focuses on the Hoods Hoods Klan and the various characters within it that make the group unique. We also discuss the wider situation that millions of Ukrainians are facing right now and the massacres that have taken place by the hands of Russian soldiers including at Borodyanka near Bucha.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about Popular Front here and how to support it here: www.popularfront.co/You can watch Frontline Hooligan here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsodbPkjO3c&amp;ab_channel=PopularFrontYou can follow Popular Front on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PopularFront_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popular.front/Subscribe to Popular Front on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/c/PopularFrontYou can follow Jake on social media below:Twitter: twitter.com/Jake_HanrahanYou can donate to Hoods Hoods Klan and their war effort in Ukraine directly below: PayPal: xkemanx@gmail.comSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 156 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with conflict journalist and Founder of Popular Front, Jake Hanrahan. Since we last spoke, Jake has been busy covering more underreported conflicts across the globe, particularly in Ukraine in its war against Russia, French-controlled Corsica, the war between Azerbaijan and Armenia in the Karabakh region and the continued rise of illegal 3D printed guns across Europe. In this episode we do a deep dive on his latest film ‘Frontline Hooligan: Ukraine&apos;s Anti-Fascist Football Ultras Fighting Russian Invasion’ which focuses on the Hoods Hoods Klan and the various characters within it that make the group unique. We also discuss the wider situation that millions of Ukrainians are facing right now and the massacres that have taken place by the hands of Russian soldiers including at Borodyanka near Bucha.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about Popular Front here and how to support it here: www.popularfront.co/You can watch Frontline Hooligan here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsodbPkjO3c&amp;ab_channel=PopularFrontYou can follow Popular Front on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PopularFront_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popular.front/Subscribe to Popular Front on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/c/PopularFrontYou can follow Jake on social media below:Twitter: twitter.com/Jake_HanrahanYou can donate to Hoods Hoods Klan and their war effort in Ukraine directly below: PayPal: xkemanx@gmail.comSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - Tobiah Frei</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked in with artist, producer and sound engineer Tobiah Frei.Tobi started his music journey being inspired by music icons like The Weeknd, particularly his seminal album ‘House of Balloons’. He then developed a desire to craft his own sound as an artist and ventured out into Afro-beats inspired sounds. In this episode we discuss that music journey and why he made that move from more traditional US R&amp;B to African-influenced music, stage a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked in with artist, producer and sound engineer Tobiah Frei.Tobi started his music journey being inspired by music icons like The Weeknd, particularly his seminal album ‘House of Balloons’. He then developed a desire to craft his own sound as an artist and ventured out into Afro-beats inspired sounds. In this episode we discuss that music journey and why he made that move from more traditional US R&amp;B to African-influenced music, stage anxiety and how he is trying to overcome it and get back into live performance.We also discuss the musical process he has gone on to love himself, music perfectionism culture, the impatience that some young artists have and music production burnout. For Tobi’s mental health journey, we discuss the impact that the death of his childhood friend had on him in 2014 and that period of grief which led to a mental health breakdown in 2017 and in his words his world collapsing. We finish by discussing how he came out of that dark period of his mental health, how he&apos;s embraced himself and become confident about opening up about his mental health for the first time on this podcast.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Tobiah Frei on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1hqQ69HmawimUpu85TjODs?si=e019cc4d139c4ac8Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/tobiah-frei/1099190702YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJd3FlQOgWfoyKvR_WVPtwYou can follow Tobiah Frei on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobiahfreimusic/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tobiahfreimusicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tobiahfreimusicSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopBuy tickets for JCIL #4 on Saturday October 15th 2022 here: https://helmtickets.com/events/8002/just-checking-in-live-4-with-amir-sirkett-leroy-selectMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Director Dzi x Tobiah Frei x THC - The Way You Do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7yApPLe728&amp;ab_channel=DirectorDzi<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked in with artist, producer and sound engineer Tobiah Frei.Tobi started his music journey being inspired by music icons like The Weeknd, particularly his seminal album ‘House of Balloons’. He then developed a desire to craft his own sound as an artist and ventured out into Afro-beats inspired sounds. In this episode we discuss that music journey and why he made that move from more traditional US R&amp;B to African-influenced music, stage anxiety and how he is trying to overcome it and get back into live performance.We also discuss the musical process he has gone on to love himself, music perfectionism culture, the impatience that some young artists have and music production burnout. For Tobi’s mental health journey, we discuss the impact that the death of his childhood friend had on him in 2014 and that period of grief which led to a mental health breakdown in 2017 and in his words his world collapsing. We finish by discussing how he came out of that dark period of his mental health, how he&apos;s embraced himself and become confident about opening up about his mental health for the first time on this podcast.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Tobiah Frei on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1hqQ69HmawimUpu85TjODs?si=e019cc4d139c4ac8Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/tobiah-frei/1099190702YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJd3FlQOgWfoyKvR_WVPtwYou can follow Tobiah Frei on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobiahfreimusic/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tobiahfreimusicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tobiahfreimusicSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopBuy tickets for JCIL #4 on Saturday October 15th 2022 here: https://helmtickets.com/events/8002/just-checking-in-live-4-with-amir-sirkett-leroy-selectMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Director Dzi x Tobiah Frei x THC - The Way You Do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7yApPLe728&amp;ab_channel=DirectorDzi<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #155 - Gordon Buchanan</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #155 - Gordon Buchanan</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 155 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Gordon Buchanan.Gordon Buchanan is a Scottish wildlife photographer and filmmaker who has made documentaries for over 20 years. Gordon has made a number of wonderful, intense and thrilling films including: ‘Big Cat Diary’, ‘Lost Land of the Volcano’, ‘The Bear Family &amp; Me’, ‘The Polar Bear Family &amp; Me’, ‘Lost Land of The Tiger’, ‘Lost Land of The Jaguar’, ‘Leopard in the City’ and ‘Tribes, Predators and Me’.In this epis...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 155 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Gordon Buchanan.Gordon Buchanan is a Scottish wildlife photographer and filmmaker who has made documentaries for over 20 years. Gordon has made a number of wonderful, intense and thrilling films including: ‘Big Cat Diary’, ‘Lost Land of the Volcano’, ‘The Bear Family &amp; Me’, ‘The Polar Bear Family &amp; Me’, ‘Lost Land of The Tiger’, ‘Lost Land of The Jaguar’, ‘Leopard in the City’ and ‘Tribes, Predators and Me’.In this episode we discuss how Gordon broke into the world of wildlife filmmaking, the life-threatening moments he has experienced whilst filming and the mental health impact of being away from his family for periods of time whilst filming.For Gordon’s mental health, 10 years ago he had an epiphany about his mental health and realised he had a lot of mental health challenges as a child that he never identified or was aware of. In that year, he was approaching burnout but didn’t recognise it before it arrived and it brought about a full-blown period of depression and what he describes as a ‘breakdown of sorts’.When Gordon has gone through these periods, he has used medication to help him get better before coming off of them and he has been on and off medication throughout the last 10 years. We finish by talking about Covid-19 and the reset that gave him for his mental health and his life, how he’s achieved a greater level of self-awareness and reconciling people’s assumptions about him.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can visit Gordon&apos;s website and see all of the work he has done in his career here: https://www.gordon-buchanan.co.uk/You can follow Gordon on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gordonjbuchananInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gordonbuchanan_wildlife/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 155 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Gordon Buchanan.Gordon Buchanan is a Scottish wildlife photographer and filmmaker who has made documentaries for over 20 years. Gordon has made a number of wonderful, intense and thrilling films including: ‘Big Cat Diary’, ‘Lost Land of the Volcano’, ‘The Bear Family &amp; Me’, ‘The Polar Bear Family &amp; Me’, ‘Lost Land of The Tiger’, ‘Lost Land of The Jaguar’, ‘Leopard in the City’ and ‘Tribes, Predators and Me’.In this episode we discuss how Gordon broke into the world of wildlife filmmaking, the life-threatening moments he has experienced whilst filming and the mental health impact of being away from his family for periods of time whilst filming.For Gordon’s mental health, 10 years ago he had an epiphany about his mental health and realised he had a lot of mental health challenges as a child that he never identified or was aware of. In that year, he was approaching burnout but didn’t recognise it before it arrived and it brought about a full-blown period of depression and what he describes as a ‘breakdown of sorts’.When Gordon has gone through these periods, he has used medication to help him get better before coming off of them and he has been on and off medication throughout the last 10 years. We finish by talking about Covid-19 and the reset that gave him for his mental health and his life, how he’s achieved a greater level of self-awareness and reconciling people’s assumptions about him.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can visit Gordon&apos;s website and see all of the work he has done in his career here: https://www.gordon-buchanan.co.uk/You can follow Gordon on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gordonjbuchananInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gordonbuchanan_wildlife/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMerchandise: https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shopMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #154 - George Hodgson</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 154 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with George Hodgson. George is the Founder of mental health fashion platform Maison de Choup. George founded Maison de Choup in 2017 and was set up to not only share his story of suffering but also encourage others to share their story, breaking down the stigma of suffering from poor mental health.In this episode we discuss how and why he started the brand, what he wanted to achieve with it and the impact that Covid-19 had on the br...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 154 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with George Hodgson. George is the Founder of mental health fashion platform Maison de Choup. George founded Maison de Choup in 2017 and was set up to not only share his story of suffering but also encourage others to share their story, breaking down the stigma of suffering from poor mental health.In this episode we discuss how and why he started the brand, what he wanted to achieve with it and the impact that Covid-19 had on the brand and his mental health. We discuss the irony of trying to run a small business about mental health which can cause mental health difficulties and the next stage of the brand he is taking it on, through working with young creatives and building a new community. For George’s mental health, we discuss his experience of anxiety and panic attacks from an early age, a negative experience with MDMA which triggered an episode of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and a flare up with his anxiety he had in 2018/19. We finish by discussing George&apos;s gender stereotype non-conformity as a male and how he&apos;s received ignorant comments from people assuming his sexuality.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can visit the Maison de Choup website here: https://maisondechoup.com/You can follow Maison de Choup on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maisondechoup?lang=en-GBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/maisondechoup/?hl=en You can follow George on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgedavidhodgson/?hl=enListen to the episode Freddie did on George&apos;s podcast &apos;Talkin&apos; About&apos; here: https://soundcloud.com/talkinabout/talkin-aboutventing-with-freddie-cocker-episode-48Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 154 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with George Hodgson. George is the Founder of mental health fashion platform Maison de Choup. George founded Maison de Choup in 2017 and was set up to not only share his story of suffering but also encourage others to share their story, breaking down the stigma of suffering from poor mental health.In this episode we discuss how and why he started the brand, what he wanted to achieve with it and the impact that Covid-19 had on the brand and his mental health. We discuss the irony of trying to run a small business about mental health which can cause mental health difficulties and the next stage of the brand he is taking it on, through working with young creatives and building a new community. For George’s mental health, we discuss his experience of anxiety and panic attacks from an early age, a negative experience with MDMA which triggered an episode of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and a flare up with his anxiety he had in 2018/19. We finish by discussing George&apos;s gender stereotype non-conformity as a male and how he&apos;s received ignorant comments from people assuming his sexuality.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can visit the Maison de Choup website here: https://maisondechoup.com/You can follow Maison de Choup on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maisondechoup?lang=en-GBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/maisondechoup/?hl=en You can follow George on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgedavidhodgson/?hl=enListen to the episode Freddie did on George&apos;s podcast &apos;Talkin&apos; About&apos; here: https://soundcloud.com/talkinabout/talkin-aboutventing-with-freddie-cocker-episode-48Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #153 - Sarah Lee</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #153 - Sarah Lee</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 153 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Sarah Lee. Sarah is a journalist, writer and sub-editor who currently works for BBC London.Sarah wrote an article for the BBC News website about her experience of having stage three malignant melanoma in January 2022, which is the most serious form of skin cancer.Sarah had developed a pea-sized black mole on the top of her scalp and after five months and three different doctors failing to recognise its risk, Sarah was finally d...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 153 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Sarah Lee. Sarah is a journalist, writer and sub-editor who currently works for BBC London.Sarah wrote an article for the BBC News website about her experience of having stage three malignant melanoma in January 2022, which is the most serious form of skin cancer.Sarah had developed a pea-sized black mole on the top of her scalp and after five months and three different doctors failing to recognise its risk, Sarah was finally diagnosed by a second dermatologist who urgently ordered the surgical removal of the moles.It was then a race against time to begin treatment and underwent surgery to remove 24 lymph nodes. In this episode we discuss her journey into journalism, social class and competition in the industry and why shouting about her work on social media doesn’t come naturally to her. For Sarah’s mental health, we discuss that scary period of her life having melanoma and her relief at finally getting diagnosed, her treatment journey, the mental toll that surgery had on her and how she feels now she’s come out of that period.We also discuss a hugely traumatic event which happened to one of her family members when they were sexually abused after a night out. Sarah had to sit through 2 weeks of court proceedings and she consequently found attending court as a court reporter in her professional life extremely triggering after that trial concluded. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can read Sarah&apos;s article on the BBC News website in full here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-62044136You can follow Sarah on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahkatelee_Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 153 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Sarah Lee. Sarah is a journalist, writer and sub-editor who currently works for BBC London.Sarah wrote an article for the BBC News website about her experience of having stage three malignant melanoma in January 2022, which is the most serious form of skin cancer.Sarah had developed a pea-sized black mole on the top of her scalp and after five months and three different doctors failing to recognise its risk, Sarah was finally diagnosed by a second dermatologist who urgently ordered the surgical removal of the moles.It was then a race against time to begin treatment and underwent surgery to remove 24 lymph nodes. In this episode we discuss her journey into journalism, social class and competition in the industry and why shouting about her work on social media doesn’t come naturally to her. For Sarah’s mental health, we discuss that scary period of her life having melanoma and her relief at finally getting diagnosed, her treatment journey, the mental toll that surgery had on her and how she feels now she’s come out of that period.We also discuss a hugely traumatic event which happened to one of her family members when they were sexually abused after a night out. Sarah had to sit through 2 weeks of court proceedings and she consequently found attending court as a court reporter in her professional life extremely triggering after that trial concluded. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can read Sarah&apos;s article on the BBC News website in full here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-62044136You can follow Sarah on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahkatelee_Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - AMiR - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked back in with JCIP #19 guest and headliner for JCIL #4, AMiR.In part two of AMiR's journey, we discuss the impact that Covid-19 had on his career both financially and mentally as he was unable to do any live shows and had to build the momentum he had generated back up as we came out of lockdown. We discuss his move to take up boxing coaching to make ends meet and why the lockdown made him confront the mental health issues he hadn't addre...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked back in with JCIP #19 guest and headliner for JCIL #4, AMiR.In part two of AMiR&apos;s journey, we discuss the impact that Covid-19 had on his career both financially and mentally as he was unable to do any live shows and had to build the momentum he had generated back up as we came out of lockdown. We discuss his move to take up boxing coaching to make ends meet and why the lockdown made him confront the mental health issues he hadn&apos;t addressed previously.During lockdown he started drinking alcohol heavily because of his loss of music and he decided he needed to detox to deal with it properly. We also reflect on part one of his podcast and finish by talking about his decision to get his ears pierced. This was a life-long desire for AMiR but was something he always put off because of other people telling him not to. As always, #itsokaytoventBuy tickets for JCIL #4 with AMiR, Sirkett &amp; Leroy Select here: https://helmtickets.com/events/8002/just-checking-in-live-4-with-amir-sirkett-leroy-selectListen to part 1 of AMiR&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-19-amir?in=venthelpuk/sets/behind-the-micListen to AMiR on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3sz3zBDijQwZ1isnVqjB3j?si=300a69024c2e493cYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/amirofficialUKFollow AMiR on social media below:Twitter: twitter.com/amirofficialukInstagram: www.instagram.com/amirofficialuk/?hl=enFacebook: www.facebook.com/amirofficialuk/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: AMiR - Easy (Optixx Remix): https://open.spotify.com/track/7EW6TtHJIa2zyydF6dwNBs?si=7361b07f37cb4130<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked back in with JCIP #19 guest and headliner for JCIL #4, AMiR.In part two of AMiR&apos;s journey, we discuss the impact that Covid-19 had on his career both financially and mentally as he was unable to do any live shows and had to build the momentum he had generated back up as we came out of lockdown. We discuss his move to take up boxing coaching to make ends meet and why the lockdown made him confront the mental health issues he hadn&apos;t addressed previously.During lockdown he started drinking alcohol heavily because of his loss of music and he decided he needed to detox to deal with it properly. We also reflect on part one of his podcast and finish by talking about his decision to get his ears pierced. This was a life-long desire for AMiR but was something he always put off because of other people telling him not to. As always, #itsokaytoventBuy tickets for JCIL #4 with AMiR, Sirkett &amp; Leroy Select here: https://helmtickets.com/events/8002/just-checking-in-live-4-with-amir-sirkett-leroy-selectListen to part 1 of AMiR&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-19-amir?in=venthelpuk/sets/behind-the-micListen to AMiR on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3sz3zBDijQwZ1isnVqjB3j?si=300a69024c2e493cYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/amirofficialUKFollow AMiR on social media below:Twitter: twitter.com/amirofficialukInstagram: www.instagram.com/amirofficialuk/?hl=enFacebook: www.facebook.com/amirofficialuk/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: AMiR - Easy (Optixx Remix): https://open.spotify.com/track/7EW6TtHJIa2zyydF6dwNBs?si=7361b07f37cb4130<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #152 - Jackie Kibanza</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 152 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jackie Kibanza.Jackie is the Founder of La Grâce de Françoise, a platform which aims to bring awareness to and give a voice to male and female survivors of sexual abuse and domestic abuse.Jackie was born originally to immigrant Congolese parents but tragically her mother died when she was a baby and she was fostered by a Dutch family in Holland where she lived until she was 11 years old. After discussions with her foster family...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 152 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jackie Kibanza.Jackie is the Founder of La Grâce de Françoise, a platform which aims to bring awareness to and give a voice to male and female survivors of sexual abuse and domestic abuse.Jackie was born originally to immigrant Congolese parents but tragically her mother died when she was a baby and she was fostered by a Dutch family in Holland where she lived until she was 11 years old. After discussions with her foster family, they believed it was right for her to know her biological family and so she moved to the UK where she lived with her biological father until she moved out of home and went to university. Tragically, her biological father also died in 2021 when she was 27 years old so legally she is now an orphan. In this episode we discuss this journey across Europe, her relationship with her identity, her foster parents and biological parents throughout her life and those periods of grief as well. When Jackie was in university, she was also diagnosed with Hodgins Lymphoma and we discuss her struggles with it whilst managing her degree and the resilience she needed to complete her degree. In this episode we discuss this rollercoaster journey of life that Jackie has been on, what La Grâce de Françoise has done for her and the guests she’s interviewed, the special meaning behind its name and how male sexual abuse and domestic abuse survivors are coming more and more to the forefront.As always, #itsokaytoventSubscribe to La Grâce de Françoise on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Ii-2qX6If0OG6pIHH2iKgYou can follow La Grâce de Françoise on social media below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracedefrancoise/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraceDeFrancoisYou can also follow Jackie on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackiekibs/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 152 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jackie Kibanza.Jackie is the Founder of La Grâce de Françoise, a platform which aims to bring awareness to and give a voice to male and female survivors of sexual abuse and domestic abuse.Jackie was born originally to immigrant Congolese parents but tragically her mother died when she was a baby and she was fostered by a Dutch family in Holland where she lived until she was 11 years old. After discussions with her foster family, they believed it was right for her to know her biological family and so she moved to the UK where she lived with her biological father until she moved out of home and went to university. Tragically, her biological father also died in 2021 when she was 27 years old so legally she is now an orphan. In this episode we discuss this journey across Europe, her relationship with her identity, her foster parents and biological parents throughout her life and those periods of grief as well. When Jackie was in university, she was also diagnosed with Hodgins Lymphoma and we discuss her struggles with it whilst managing her degree and the resilience she needed to complete her degree. In this episode we discuss this rollercoaster journey of life that Jackie has been on, what La Grâce de Françoise has done for her and the guests she’s interviewed, the special meaning behind its name and how male sexual abuse and domestic abuse survivors are coming more and more to the forefront.As always, #itsokaytoventSubscribe to La Grâce de Françoise on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Ii-2qX6If0OG6pIHH2iKgYou can follow La Grâce de Françoise on social media below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracedefrancoise/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraceDeFrancoisYou can also follow Jackie on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackiekibs/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #151 - Hugh Kinsella-Cunningham</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 151 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with photojournalist Hugh Kinsella-Cunningham.He has covered conflict, health and social issues for The Sunday Times Magazine, The Guardian and National Geographic. He works on assignment for organisations including Save the Children and the United Nations and his work has been recognised by Amnesty International and the Sony World Photography awards.Hugh currently works in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a country which has...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 151 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with photojournalist Hugh Kinsella-Cunningham.He has covered conflict, health and social issues for The Sunday Times Magazine, The Guardian and National Geographic. He works on assignment for organisations including Save the Children and the United Nations and his work has been recognised by Amnesty International and the Sony World Photography awards.Hugh currently works in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a country which has been synonymous with civil war and intense and brutal conflict for decades. Hugh has worked in the country for four years and is an expert in the geopolitical landscape and the reality of what is going on. In this episode we discuss his route into photography and photojournalism and why he made the choice to move to the DRC and cover this appalling conflict where war crimes like using rape as a weapon of war and the sexual abuse of girls, women and young boys have been committed. We provide an informative look at the history of the country, the mental stress of doing his job of reporting on the wars in the country and hearing these heart-breaking and horrific stories from its victims. For Hugh’s mental health, we discuss the isolation and loneliness that comes with travelling around the world for his work, not being able to vent to his friends and family about his work because of how detached and abstract it is from their lives and the anxiety he can feel before starting a particular story.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can see more of Hugh&apos;s work and find out more about him on his website here: https://www.hughcunninghamphotography.com/Follow Hugh on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hughkinsellacunningham/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 151 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with photojournalist Hugh Kinsella-Cunningham.He has covered conflict, health and social issues for The Sunday Times Magazine, The Guardian and National Geographic. He works on assignment for organisations including Save the Children and the United Nations and his work has been recognised by Amnesty International and the Sony World Photography awards.Hugh currently works in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a country which has been synonymous with civil war and intense and brutal conflict for decades. Hugh has worked in the country for four years and is an expert in the geopolitical landscape and the reality of what is going on. In this episode we discuss his route into photography and photojournalism and why he made the choice to move to the DRC and cover this appalling conflict where war crimes like using rape as a weapon of war and the sexual abuse of girls, women and young boys have been committed. We provide an informative look at the history of the country, the mental stress of doing his job of reporting on the wars in the country and hearing these heart-breaking and horrific stories from its victims. For Hugh’s mental health, we discuss the isolation and loneliness that comes with travelling around the world for his work, not being able to vent to his friends and family about his work because of how detached and abstract it is from their lives and the anxiety he can feel before starting a particular story.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can see more of Hugh&apos;s work and find out more about him on his website here: https://www.hughcunninghamphotography.com/Follow Hugh on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hughkinsellacunningham/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #150 - Tim Fletcher Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #150 - Tim Fletcher Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 150 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we took it back to where it all began by checking back in with JCIP #1 guest, poet and mental health advocate, Tim Fletcher.In Part 2 of Tim's journey, we reflect on the first episode and how far he has come, how far our Founder Freddie Cocker has come and how Vent has grown alongside his mental health recovery. We delve into why the current political climate, specifically the cost of living crisis and climate change have caused Tim mental healt...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 150 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we took it back to where it all began by checking back in with JCIP #1 guest, poet and mental health advocate, Tim Fletcher.In Part 2 of Tim&apos;s journey, we reflect on the first episode and how far he has come, how far our Founder Freddie Cocker has come and how Vent has grown alongside his mental health recovery. We delve into why the current political climate, specifically the cost of living crisis and climate change have caused Tim mental health difficulty in recent years, what he is doing to manage it and his hopes and ambitions for the future. We finish by talking about his beloved cocker-spaniel dog Fred and how he helped him with his mental health through the Covid-19 pandemic. Thank you to all the Venters who have helped us reach JCIP #150 and supported us in the last 3 years since the podcast started. Here&apos;s to the next 150 JCIPs!As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 150 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we took it back to where it all began by checking back in with JCIP #1 guest, poet and mental health advocate, Tim Fletcher.In Part 2 of Tim&apos;s journey, we reflect on the first episode and how far he has come, how far our Founder Freddie Cocker has come and how Vent has grown alongside his mental health recovery. We delve into why the current political climate, specifically the cost of living crisis and climate change have caused Tim mental health difficulty in recent years, what he is doing to manage it and his hopes and ambitions for the future. We finish by talking about his beloved cocker-spaniel dog Fred and how he helped him with his mental health through the Covid-19 pandemic. Thank you to all the Venters who have helped us reach JCIP #150 and supported us in the last 3 years since the podcast started. Here&apos;s to the next 150 JCIPs!As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #149 - William Jones-Warner</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 149 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with William Jones-Warner.Will is is an immunologist and photographer currently living in London. Will’s photography focuses largely on nature, wildlife and travel. He has produced images for a number of large outdoor brands such as Arc’teryx UK, Sun God and Lindewerdelin and done collaborations with athletes in the outdoor sphere.He is currently working on a special personal project where he is capturing his loved ones and close fr...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 149 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with William Jones-Warner.Will is is an immunologist and photographer currently living in London. Will’s photography focuses largely on nature, wildlife and travel. He has produced images for a number of large outdoor brands such as Arc’teryx UK, Sun God and Lindewerdelin and done collaborations with athletes in the outdoor sphere.He is currently working on a special personal project where he is capturing his loved ones and close friends, which we discuss in this episode.In this episode we also discuss how he got into photography and why he loves it, how photography helps keep his mental health balanced and taught him skills like patience and persistence.For Will&apos;s mental health, we discuss his move to London for work, managing the ups and downs that come with living in the capital and life generally too.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Will&apos;s photography work by visiting his website here: https://www.williamjoneswarner.com/You can follow him on social media and his different work streams below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoneswarner/Instagram (travel): https://www.instagram.com/wjwtravel/Instagram (wildlife &amp; nature): https://www.instagram.com/wjwnature/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 149 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with William Jones-Warner.Will is is an immunologist and photographer currently living in London. Will’s photography focuses largely on nature, wildlife and travel. He has produced images for a number of large outdoor brands such as Arc’teryx UK, Sun God and Lindewerdelin and done collaborations with athletes in the outdoor sphere.He is currently working on a special personal project where he is capturing his loved ones and close friends, which we discuss in this episode.In this episode we also discuss how he got into photography and why he loves it, how photography helps keep his mental health balanced and taught him skills like patience and persistence.For Will&apos;s mental health, we discuss his move to London for work, managing the ups and downs that come with living in the capital and life generally too.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can find out more about Will&apos;s photography work by visiting his website here: https://www.williamjoneswarner.com/You can follow him on social media and his different work streams below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoneswarner/Instagram (travel): https://www.instagram.com/wjwtravel/Instagram (wildlife &amp; nature): https://www.instagram.com/wjwnature/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #148 - Dulcie Jones</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 148 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Dulcie Jones. Dulcie currently works as a support time recovery worker in the NHS. Dulcie always had an ambition to become a therapist and during the first Covid-19 lockdown, she felt the urge to pursue this dream fully and left her previous job as a casting director in the arts industry. Dulcie’s day-to-day now involves supporting clients with severe mental health challenges or conditions to reintegrate into society, stop them...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 148 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Dulcie Jones. Dulcie currently works as a support time recovery worker in the NHS. Dulcie always had an ambition to become a therapist and during the first Covid-19 lockdown, she felt the urge to pursue this dream fully and left her previous job as a casting director in the arts industry. Dulcie’s day-to-day now involves supporting clients with severe mental health challenges or conditions to reintegrate into society, stop them feeling isolated and improve their independence. In this episode we talk about the work she does, her ambitions in the future to become a fully qualified therapist and the satisfaction she gets from her job. For Dulcie’s mental health, it revolves around a period of difficulty aged 11 where she was sick once in school. After that moment, Dulcie began having panic attacks that she would be sick again and became absent from school until her school nurse recommended she be checked for diabetes to find out what was going on. After many tests, Dulcie was told by her doctors that the problem was completely mental and she then went on an intense course of therapy to find out what the problem was and overcome it. We talk about that process, where the trigger for this fear of vomiting came from and how she looks back on it now as an adult. As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 148 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Dulcie Jones. Dulcie currently works as a support time recovery worker in the NHS. Dulcie always had an ambition to become a therapist and during the first Covid-19 lockdown, she felt the urge to pursue this dream fully and left her previous job as a casting director in the arts industry. Dulcie’s day-to-day now involves supporting clients with severe mental health challenges or conditions to reintegrate into society, stop them feeling isolated and improve their independence. In this episode we talk about the work she does, her ambitions in the future to become a fully qualified therapist and the satisfaction she gets from her job. For Dulcie’s mental health, it revolves around a period of difficulty aged 11 where she was sick once in school. After that moment, Dulcie began having panic attacks that she would be sick again and became absent from school until her school nurse recommended she be checked for diabetes to find out what was going on. After many tests, Dulcie was told by her doctors that the problem was completely mental and she then went on an intense course of therapy to find out what the problem was and overcome it. We talk about that process, where the trigger for this fear of vomiting came from and how she looks back on it now as an adult. As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #147 - Oli Fisher</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 147 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with sports journalist Oli Fisher.Oli is the Co-Owner and Editor-in-Chief of SempreMilan, a football platform dedicated to providing the best news, features and match English-language coverage of Serie A football team AC Milan. The platform formed in January 2016 and in this episode we discuss how Oli broke into sports journalism, founding SempreMilan alongside his co-founders Gianmario and Isak, turning it into his career and the i...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 147 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with sports journalist Oli Fisher.Oli is the Co-Owner and Editor-in-Chief of SempreMilan, a football platform dedicated to providing the best news, features and match English-language coverage of Serie A football team AC Milan. The platform formed in January 2016 and in this episode we discuss how Oli broke into sports journalism, founding SempreMilan alongside his co-founders Gianmario and Isak, turning it into his career and the impact that Covid-19 had on the platform.For Oli’s mental health, we talk about the positives he’s had in his life having a supportive nuclear family and a great network of friends and partner. We also discuss his move to London and losing his Friday night routine with his group of school friends as well as his journey of education on mental health through his partner and previous JCIP guest Jordyn experiencing the mental health difficulties she has had in her life.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Oli on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/olifisherSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 147 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with sports journalist Oli Fisher.Oli is the Co-Owner and Editor-in-Chief of SempreMilan, a football platform dedicated to providing the best news, features and match English-language coverage of Serie A football team AC Milan. The platform formed in January 2016 and in this episode we discuss how Oli broke into sports journalism, founding SempreMilan alongside his co-founders Gianmario and Isak, turning it into his career and the impact that Covid-19 had on the platform.For Oli’s mental health, we talk about the positives he’s had in his life having a supportive nuclear family and a great network of friends and partner. We also discuss his move to London and losing his Friday night routine with his group of school friends as well as his journey of education on mental health through his partner and previous JCIP guest Jordyn experiencing the mental health difficulties she has had in her life.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Oli on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/olifisherSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #146 - Claudia Van-Nimwegen - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 146 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Claudia Van-Nimwegen.Claudia is a mental health advocate, teacher and theatre artist. In Part 2 of her mental health journey, we discuss her diagnosis in March 2020 of a chronic pain condition called fibromyalgia and the impact that has had on her physical and mental health.Since we last checked in, Claudia has also made the decision to no longer identify as non-binary and has changed her pronouns back to 'she/her' and we ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 146 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Claudia Van-Nimwegen.Claudia is a mental health advocate, teacher and theatre artist. In Part 2 of her mental health journey, we discuss her diagnosis in March 2020 of a chronic pain condition called fibromyalgia and the impact that has had on her physical and mental health.Since we last checked in, Claudia has also made the decision to no longer identify as non-binary and has changed her pronouns back to &apos;she/her&apos; and we explore this decision and what it represents for her values and identity going forward.She has also gotten back in touch with her faith, found a new church community in London and we talk about how she&apos;s built her relationship with God and this new pillar of support her church has given her. We finish by discussing how she&apos;s become more self-aware of her autism diagnosis, her asexuality and how she views labels now.As always, #itsokaytovent You can listen to Part 1 of Claudia&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-47-claudia-van-nimwegenYou can follow Claudia on social media below: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/claudi.van/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 146 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Claudia Van-Nimwegen.Claudia is a mental health advocate, teacher and theatre artist. In Part 2 of her mental health journey, we discuss her diagnosis in March 2020 of a chronic pain condition called fibromyalgia and the impact that has had on her physical and mental health.Since we last checked in, Claudia has also made the decision to no longer identify as non-binary and has changed her pronouns back to &apos;she/her&apos; and we explore this decision and what it represents for her values and identity going forward.She has also gotten back in touch with her faith, found a new church community in London and we talk about how she&apos;s built her relationship with God and this new pillar of support her church has given her. We finish by discussing how she&apos;s become more self-aware of her autism diagnosis, her asexuality and how she views labels now.As always, #itsokaytovent You can listen to Part 1 of Claudia&apos;s journey here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-47-claudia-van-nimwegenYou can follow Claudia on social media below: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/claudi.van/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #145 - Jordyn Chasiak-Pratt</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 145 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jordyn Chasiak-Pratt.Jordyn works in finance in London and moved to the capital after graduating from university. In this episode we discuss the pressure Jordyn faced in school to achieve, perfectionism and being bullied because of her academic ability.After being bullied for this as well as her weight, combined with her perfectionism, Jordyn developed an eating disorder which took her a long time to recover from. When she went...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 145 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jordyn Chasiak-Pratt.Jordyn works in finance in London and moved to the capital after graduating from university. In this episode we discuss the pressure Jordyn faced in school to achieve, perfectionism and being bullied because of her academic ability.After being bullied for this as well as her weight, combined with her perfectionism, Jordyn developed an eating disorder which took her a long time to recover from. When she went to university, she went through some very difficult relationship issues which led to her feeling isolated and alone. Jordyn had no mental health support at the time and was then diagnosed with anxiety.Midway through her degree, the Covid-19 pandemic hit and she was forced to do 50% of her degree online. We discuss the mental health challenges around that, the therapy she’s accessed for the PTSD she still lives with and how she&apos;s moved forward with her life!As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 145 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jordyn Chasiak-Pratt.Jordyn works in finance in London and moved to the capital after graduating from university. In this episode we discuss the pressure Jordyn faced in school to achieve, perfectionism and being bullied because of her academic ability.After being bullied for this as well as her weight, combined with her perfectionism, Jordyn developed an eating disorder which took her a long time to recover from. When she went to university, she went through some very difficult relationship issues which led to her feeling isolated and alone. Jordyn had no mental health support at the time and was then diagnosed with anxiety.Midway through her degree, the Covid-19 pandemic hit and she was forced to do 50% of her degree online. We discuss the mental health challenges around that, the therapy she’s accessed for the PTSD she still lives with and how she&apos;s moved forward with her life!As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #144 - Freddie Cocker - Part 4</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 144 of The Just Checking In Podcast previous JCIP guest Connor Smart checked in with our Founder Freddie Cocker for Part 4 of his mental health journey.Connor explored Freddie's journey through three perspectives: 'Defeat', 'Struggle' and 'Growth' and where each one related to different parts of his life. They discussed how Freddie moved from a defeated mindset to one of positive growth, becoming antifragile and what other people can do to embark on that journey themselves and find...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 144 of The Just Checking In Podcast previous JCIP guest Connor Smart checked in with our Founder Freddie Cocker for Part 4 of his mental health journey.Connor explored Freddie&apos;s journey through three perspectives: &apos;Defeat&apos;, &apos;Struggle&apos; and &apos;Growth&apos; and where each one related to different parts of his life. They discussed how Freddie moved from a defeated mindset to one of positive growth, becoming antifragile and what other people can do to embark on that journey themselves and find their own state of self-acceptance. This is a different episode to one we usually do but one we hope you listeners take just as much from!As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains brief discussions about sexual abuse and suicide, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 144 of The Just Checking In Podcast previous JCIP guest Connor Smart checked in with our Founder Freddie Cocker for Part 4 of his mental health journey.Connor explored Freddie&apos;s journey through three perspectives: &apos;Defeat&apos;, &apos;Struggle&apos; and &apos;Growth&apos; and where each one related to different parts of his life. They discussed how Freddie moved from a defeated mindset to one of positive growth, becoming antifragile and what other people can do to embark on that journey themselves and find their own state of self-acceptance. This is a different episode to one we usually do but one we hope you listeners take just as much from!As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains brief discussions about sexual abuse and suicide, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #143 - Duncan Craig OBE</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 143 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Duncan Craig OBE. Duncan is is the Founder and CEO of Survivors Manchester. Survivors Manchester is a survivor focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to create and facilitate safe spaces for male survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation across Greater Manchester providing access to quality assured support.Their work is focused on developing ways for individuals to empower themselves to work through pers...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 143 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Duncan Craig OBE. Duncan is is the Founder and CEO of Survivors Manchester. Survivors Manchester is a survivor focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to create and facilitate safe spaces for male survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation across Greater Manchester providing access to quality assured support.Their work is focused on developing ways for individuals to empower themselves to work through personal and sometimes painful issues, guided and supported by their trauma-informed team, following the trauma and recovery model.In this episode we discuss how the charity started, Duncan’s role in it, the different projects they work on and why he was inspired to found the charity through his own story of surviving sexual abuse.Duncan is a gay man and was sexually abused as a child and later sexually exploited as an older teenager and young adult by a male perpetrator.It took him a long time to realise that what he went through was actually sexual abuse and we discuss the impact that it did or didn’t have on his sexuality and how that can be a common issue among victim-survivors.We discuss why the concept of shame in disclosure of sexual abuse is so prominent, social class and how representation of these stories in popular culture is so important in breaking the stigma of sexual abuse in men down further.Showing the public what men like him have gone through is crucial in how we safeguard the next generation and protect the mental health of boys and men.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about Survivors Manchester here: https://www.survivorsmanchester.org.uk/You can follow Duncan on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrMadrigalOBESupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a deep and detailed discussion about sexual abuse and suicide, which some listeners may find extremely upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 143 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Duncan Craig OBE. Duncan is is the Founder and CEO of Survivors Manchester. Survivors Manchester is a survivor focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to create and facilitate safe spaces for male survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation across Greater Manchester providing access to quality assured support.Their work is focused on developing ways for individuals to empower themselves to work through personal and sometimes painful issues, guided and supported by their trauma-informed team, following the trauma and recovery model.In this episode we discuss how the charity started, Duncan’s role in it, the different projects they work on and why he was inspired to found the charity through his own story of surviving sexual abuse.Duncan is a gay man and was sexually abused as a child and later sexually exploited as an older teenager and young adult by a male perpetrator.It took him a long time to realise that what he went through was actually sexual abuse and we discuss the impact that it did or didn’t have on his sexuality and how that can be a common issue among victim-survivors.We discuss why the concept of shame in disclosure of sexual abuse is so prominent, social class and how representation of these stories in popular culture is so important in breaking the stigma of sexual abuse in men down further.Showing the public what men like him have gone through is crucial in how we safeguard the next generation and protect the mental health of boys and men.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about Survivors Manchester here: https://www.survivorsmanchester.org.uk/You can follow Duncan on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrMadrigalOBESupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a deep and detailed discussion about sexual abuse and suicide, which some listeners may find extremely upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #142 - David Foy</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 142 of the Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with David Foy. David works in marketing and has done some work in podcasting himself.Dave lived in a rural area growing up and found the step to a large secondary school quite overwhelming. He would be off sick quite a lot and puts this down to him not liking his school experience. Dave also decided to go to university as a last-minute decision so he decided to live at home whilst he studied and we can discuss how he missed out on ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 142 of the Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with David Foy. David works in marketing and has done some work in podcasting himself.Dave lived in a rural area growing up and found the step to a large secondary school quite overwhelming. He would be off sick quite a lot and puts this down to him not liking his school experience. Dave also decided to go to university as a last-minute decision so he decided to live at home whilst he studied and we can discuss how he missed out on the stereotypical university experience and the challenges that brought for his mental health. We finish by talking about his decision to move out of his family home aged 25 and the independence and boost to his mental health its given him. As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 142 of the Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with David Foy. David works in marketing and has done some work in podcasting himself.Dave lived in a rural area growing up and found the step to a large secondary school quite overwhelming. He would be off sick quite a lot and puts this down to him not liking his school experience. Dave also decided to go to university as a last-minute decision so he decided to live at home whilst he studied and we can discuss how he missed out on the stereotypical university experience and the challenges that brought for his mental health. We finish by talking about his decision to move out of his family home aged 25 and the independence and boost to his mental health its given him. As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #141 - Micah Fanimo</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 141 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Micah Fanimo. Micah is the founder of food blog and platform 'Feast with Fanimo', where he reviews restaurants from London, Essex and Liverpool. Micah is also a survivor of domestic abuse and the first male survivor we have had on the podcast.In this episode we discuss his mental health journey; being sent to Nigeria for school from the UK because of behavioural issues, the subsequent relationship challenges with his parents an...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 141 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Micah Fanimo. Micah is the founder of food blog and platform &apos;Feast with Fanimo&apos;, where he reviews restaurants from London, Essex and Liverpool. Micah is also a survivor of domestic abuse and the first male survivor we have had on the podcast.In this episode we discuss his mental health journey; being sent to Nigeria for school from the UK because of behavioural issues, the subsequent relationship challenges with his parents and learning more about them as people as he’s become an adult. We then discuss that domestic abusive relationship, how his female partner began to exert coercive control over him, her high levels of jealousy and paranoia, his aversion to conflict and the spiral into physical violence against him before an event which culminated in the end of his relationship where he was physically assaulted in her home. He had to physically restrain her in order to escape the premises before she called the police on him alleging she was the one being abused. Both of them were arrested despite the physical cuts, blood and scars visible on him before he was released without charge and he never saw her again.We explore all the stigmas present in male domestic abuse survivors, why some survivors struggle in recognising it even happened to them and why they feel ashamed in reporting their abuse, speaking out and seeking support. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Feast with Fanimo on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feastwithfanimo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@feastwithfanimoSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 141 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Micah Fanimo. Micah is the founder of food blog and platform &apos;Feast with Fanimo&apos;, where he reviews restaurants from London, Essex and Liverpool. Micah is also a survivor of domestic abuse and the first male survivor we have had on the podcast.In this episode we discuss his mental health journey; being sent to Nigeria for school from the UK because of behavioural issues, the subsequent relationship challenges with his parents and learning more about them as people as he’s become an adult. We then discuss that domestic abusive relationship, how his female partner began to exert coercive control over him, her high levels of jealousy and paranoia, his aversion to conflict and the spiral into physical violence against him before an event which culminated in the end of his relationship where he was physically assaulted in her home. He had to physically restrain her in order to escape the premises before she called the police on him alleging she was the one being abused. Both of them were arrested despite the physical cuts, blood and scars visible on him before he was released without charge and he never saw her again.We explore all the stigmas present in male domestic abuse survivors, why some survivors struggle in recognising it even happened to them and why they feel ashamed in reporting their abuse, speaking out and seeking support. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Feast with Fanimo on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feastwithfanimo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@feastwithfanimoSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - Zkeletonz</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with Gavin who's lead singer in UK disco band, Zkeletonz.We talk about Gavin's music journey, from organising school concerts for charity to taking it more seriously at university, having big record labels sniffing around them and then starting Zkeletonz purely for fun after a period where Gavin fell out of love with music. We discuss the mental health impact that touring had on his mental health and the social isolation that came with it. We al...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with Gavin who&apos;s lead singer in UK disco band, Zkeletonz.We talk about Gavin&apos;s music journey, from organising school concerts for charity to taking it more seriously at university, having big record labels sniffing around them and then starting Zkeletonz purely for fun after a period where Gavin fell out of love with music. We discuss the mental health impact that touring had on his mental health and the social isolation that came with it. We also discuss his undiagnosed ADHD and how ironically, the Covid-19 lockdown forced him to address a lot of issues related to it that he wasn’t previously. He was also having severe panic attacks during this period too. He began to apply mental tools to help him manage his undiagnosed ADHD and accessed therapy to get his mental health to a good place.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Zkeletonz on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ztejmS91AcqwLtDkevY1Y?si=VTykIfUgR_-opHszI-3RSQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYAKAF2cxfg58wezJrFMHswFollow Zkeletonz on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zkeletonz/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Zkeletonz - Improve Your Groove: https://open.spotify.com/album/3aCHJxylZQEackVOE8LQqx?si=7a58b40aa80e421b<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with Gavin who&apos;s lead singer in UK disco band, Zkeletonz.We talk about Gavin&apos;s music journey, from organising school concerts for charity to taking it more seriously at university, having big record labels sniffing around them and then starting Zkeletonz purely for fun after a period where Gavin fell out of love with music. We discuss the mental health impact that touring had on his mental health and the social isolation that came with it. We also discuss his undiagnosed ADHD and how ironically, the Covid-19 lockdown forced him to address a lot of issues related to it that he wasn’t previously. He was also having severe panic attacks during this period too. He began to apply mental tools to help him manage his undiagnosed ADHD and accessed therapy to get his mental health to a good place.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Zkeletonz on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ztejmS91AcqwLtDkevY1Y?si=VTykIfUgR_-opHszI-3RSQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYAKAF2cxfg58wezJrFMHswFollow Zkeletonz on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zkeletonz/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Zkeletonz - Improve Your Groove: https://open.spotify.com/album/3aCHJxylZQEackVOE8LQqx?si=7a58b40aa80e421b<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #140 - Jasmine Roebuck</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 140 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jasmine Roebuck. Jasmine is the sister of previous JCIP guest and Vent Champion Charlie Roebuck.Jasmine is an events professional but after a negative experience of workplace bullying, she stepped away from events completely to go back to university to complete a Bachelors Degree in Business Management.Jasmine has already written one article for Vent called ‘Talking Really Does Help’ which we dive into in this episode.We talk a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 140 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jasmine Roebuck. Jasmine is the sister of previous JCIP guest and Vent Champion Charlie Roebuck.Jasmine is an events professional but after a negative experience of workplace bullying, she stepped away from events completely to go back to university to complete a Bachelors Degree in Business Management.Jasmine has already written one article for Vent called ‘Talking Really Does Help’ which we dive into in this episode.We talk about that bullying and the impact it had on her mental health, prioritising helping others over her own mental health, the grief she went through in losing her grandad in August 2021, how her niece and nephew boost her mental health on a daily basis and stepping out of her comfort zone.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can read the Vent article Jasmine wrote that we discussed on the podcast here: https://vent.org.uk/talking-really-does-helpSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 140 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jasmine Roebuck. Jasmine is the sister of previous JCIP guest and Vent Champion Charlie Roebuck.Jasmine is an events professional but after a negative experience of workplace bullying, she stepped away from events completely to go back to university to complete a Bachelors Degree in Business Management.Jasmine has already written one article for Vent called ‘Talking Really Does Help’ which we dive into in this episode.We talk about that bullying and the impact it had on her mental health, prioritising helping others over her own mental health, the grief she went through in losing her grandad in August 2021, how her niece and nephew boost her mental health on a daily basis and stepping out of her comfort zone.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can read the Vent article Jasmine wrote that we discussed on the podcast here: https://vent.org.uk/talking-really-does-helpSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #139 - Ashley Belle</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #139 - Ashley Belle</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 139 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Ashley Belle. Ashley is a bodybuilder, member of the U.S military and trans woman.Ashley served 19 years in the military and left active service in 2016. She’s since re-joined in a non-active role. Ashley made the decision to transition in her mid-40s and began experiencing Gender Dysphoria (GD) when she was around 6/7 years old.Ashley says transitioning was the best choice for her to make and has never been more comfortable wi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 139 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Ashley Belle. Ashley is a bodybuilder, member of the U.S military and trans woman.Ashley served 19 years in the military and left active service in 2016. She’s since re-joined in a non-active role. Ashley made the decision to transition in her mid-40s and began experiencing Gender Dysphoria (GD) when she was around 6/7 years old.Ashley says transitioning was the best choice for her to make and has never been more comfortable with her body and mind as she is right now. In this episode we discuss her journey of transition and experience of GD and why she believes trans people must be comfortable with their biological sex in order to be comfortable with their transition and live a healthy and happy life.We also discuss why she is not offended if someone sexes her as male or female and how she was ostracised from parts of the LGBT community in her hometown because she holds conservative political beliefs.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Ashley on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_belle_824/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 139 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Ashley Belle. Ashley is a bodybuilder, member of the U.S military and trans woman.Ashley served 19 years in the military and left active service in 2016. She’s since re-joined in a non-active role. Ashley made the decision to transition in her mid-40s and began experiencing Gender Dysphoria (GD) when she was around 6/7 years old.Ashley says transitioning was the best choice for her to make and has never been more comfortable with her body and mind as she is right now. In this episode we discuss her journey of transition and experience of GD and why she believes trans people must be comfortable with their biological sex in order to be comfortable with their transition and live a healthy and happy life.We also discuss why she is not offended if someone sexes her as male or female and how she was ostracised from parts of the LGBT community in her hometown because she holds conservative political beliefs.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Ashley on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_belle_824/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #138 - NJada</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 138 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with NJada.NJada is a male based in the U.S who transitioned when he was 19 years old. He spent two years living as a trans woman before he detransitioned six years ago. He is 28 at time of recording.Whilst presenting as female, he was on hormone replacement therapy (HRT), specifically oestrogen and a testosterone blocker for a year and a half. N had lived with Gender Dysphoria from a very early age and managed it in secret througho...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 138 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with NJada.NJada is a male based in the U.S who transitioned when he was 19 years old. He spent two years living as a trans woman before he detransitioned six years ago. He is 28 at time of recording.Whilst presenting as female, he was on hormone replacement therapy (HRT), specifically oestrogen and a testosterone blocker for a year and a half. N had lived with Gender Dysphoria from a very early age and managed it in secret throughout his childhood and teenage years.He says that some of his mental health difficulties also stem from the relationship with his parents.N then began to experiment with hallucinogenic drugs in university and during one of these experiences, he says he came to the conclusion that he wanted to detransition and present as male once more. Since then he has been working through healing from gender dysphoria and his broader mental health, centring himself in his vision of masculinity and moving forward with his life.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow NJada on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Herenotthere5You can read and subscribe to NJada&apos;s Substack here: https://njadadetrans.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=substack_profileSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a brief discussion about suicide and suicidality which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 138 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with NJada.NJada is a male based in the U.S who transitioned when he was 19 years old. He spent two years living as a trans woman before he detransitioned six years ago. He is 28 at time of recording.Whilst presenting as female, he was on hormone replacement therapy (HRT), specifically oestrogen and a testosterone blocker for a year and a half. N had lived with Gender Dysphoria from a very early age and managed it in secret throughout his childhood and teenage years.He says that some of his mental health difficulties also stem from the relationship with his parents.N then began to experiment with hallucinogenic drugs in university and during one of these experiences, he says he came to the conclusion that he wanted to detransition and present as male once more. Since then he has been working through healing from gender dysphoria and his broader mental health, centring himself in his vision of masculinity and moving forward with his life.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow NJada on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Herenotthere5You can read and subscribe to NJada&apos;s Substack here: https://njadadetrans.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=substack_profileSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a brief discussion about suicide and suicidality which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #137 - Rory Cellan-Jones</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 137 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Rory Cellan-Jones. Rory is a journalist and worked for the BBC for forty years. Rory is the BBC’s former Technology Correspondent and the author of two books; ‘Dot.Bomb: The Rise and Fall of Dot Com Britain’ and his most recent book ‘Always On: Hope And Fear in the Smartphone Era’. In this episode we discuss the link between social media use and mental health, fighting his way up the greasy BBC pole, his emotional relationship ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 137 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Rory Cellan-Jones. Rory is a journalist and worked for the BBC for forty years. Rory is the BBC’s former Technology Correspondent and the author of two books; ‘Dot.Bomb: The Rise and Fall of Dot Com Britain’ and his most recent book ‘Always On: Hope And Fear in the Smartphone Era’. In this episode we discuss the link between social media use and mental health, fighting his way up the greasy BBC pole, his emotional relationship with the BBC, social class and his diagnosis of Parkinson’s and how its changed his life.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Rory on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruskin147You can purchase &apos;Always On&apos; here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Always-Hope-Fear-Social-Smartphone/dp/1472981197Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 137 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Rory Cellan-Jones. Rory is a journalist and worked for the BBC for forty years. Rory is the BBC’s former Technology Correspondent and the author of two books; ‘Dot.Bomb: The Rise and Fall of Dot Com Britain’ and his most recent book ‘Always On: Hope And Fear in the Smartphone Era’. In this episode we discuss the link between social media use and mental health, fighting his way up the greasy BBC pole, his emotional relationship with the BBC, social class and his diagnosis of Parkinson’s and how its changed his life.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Rory on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruskin147You can purchase &apos;Always On&apos; here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Always-Hope-Fear-Social-Smartphone/dp/1472981197Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #136 - Charlie Eccleshare</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 136 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with sports journalist Charlie Eccleshare. Charlie is the Tottenham Hotspur Correspondent for The Athletic UK. He also co-hosts the Spurs podcast ‘View From The Lane’ and appears regularly on the Totally Football Show podcast and Football Clichés podcast respectively. In this episode we discuss Charlie’s journey into sports journalism and how he arrived at The Athletic UK where he is today. For industry issues, we talk about the con...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 136 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with sports journalist Charlie Eccleshare. Charlie is the Tottenham Hotspur Correspondent for The Athletic UK. He also co-hosts the Spurs podcast ‘View From The Lane’ and appears regularly on the Totally Football Show podcast and Football Clichés podcast respectively. In this episode we discuss Charlie’s journey into sports journalism and how he arrived at The Athletic UK where he is today. For industry issues, we talk about the constant pressure and slight anxiety of ‘putting yourself out there’ that journalists like Charlie do with his comment pieces and articles and the scrutiny that comes with it. We also discuss the lack of social mobility currently in the journalism industry and what needs to happen to address it. For Charlie’s mental health we discuss a breakup he went through with his now wife a few years ago, the ‘grief’ he experienced through it and how he overcame it and got back to a healthy place with his mental health. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Charlie on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CDEccleshareListen to The Football Clichés podcast here: https://theathletic.com/podcast/164-football-cliches/You can pre-order Charlie&apos;s upcoming book &apos;The Beautiful Poetry of Football Commentary&apos; here: https://geni.us/BeautifulPoetryFCSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 136 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with sports journalist Charlie Eccleshare. Charlie is the Tottenham Hotspur Correspondent for The Athletic UK. He also co-hosts the Spurs podcast ‘View From The Lane’ and appears regularly on the Totally Football Show podcast and Football Clichés podcast respectively. In this episode we discuss Charlie’s journey into sports journalism and how he arrived at The Athletic UK where he is today. For industry issues, we talk about the constant pressure and slight anxiety of ‘putting yourself out there’ that journalists like Charlie do with his comment pieces and articles and the scrutiny that comes with it. We also discuss the lack of social mobility currently in the journalism industry and what needs to happen to address it. For Charlie’s mental health we discuss a breakup he went through with his now wife a few years ago, the ‘grief’ he experienced through it and how he overcame it and got back to a healthy place with his mental health. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Charlie on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CDEccleshareListen to The Football Clichés podcast here: https://theathletic.com/podcast/164-football-cliches/You can pre-order Charlie&apos;s upcoming book &apos;The Beautiful Poetry of Football Commentary&apos; here: https://geni.us/BeautifulPoetryFCSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #135 - Freddie Cocker - Part 3</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 135 of The Just Checking In Podcast, our Founder Freddie Cocker decided to sit down with his friend and previous JCIP guest Lloyd Taylor to reflect on the three years since their last interview. In this episode, they discuss Freddie's self-harm recovery journey, healing from sexual abuse through EMDR therapy and exiting what he describes as a 'trauma state' for the last 20 years.He also talks about the challenges of dating as a man when you're public about your mental health, no lo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 135 of The Just Checking In Podcast, our Founder Freddie Cocker decided to sit down with his friend and previous JCIP guest Lloyd Taylor to reflect on the three years since their last interview. In this episode, they discuss Freddie&apos;s self-harm recovery journey, healing from sexual abuse through EMDR therapy and exiting what he describes as a &apos;trauma state&apos; for the last 20 years.He also talks about the challenges of dating as a man when you&apos;re public about your mental health, no longer living with acne and the grief he went through when one of his EMDR therapists took her own life in 2021.As always, #itsokaytovent You can read the article Freddie wrote about his EMDR therapist here: https://vent.org.uk/how-do-you-grieve-when-your-therapist-diesYou can read the article Freddie wrote about his acne here: https://vent.org.uk/a-mask-you-cant-take-off-living-with-adult-acneYou can read the article Freddie wrote about doing EMDR therapy here: https://vent.org.uk/reconciling-with-your-inner-child-and-healing-from-trauma-what-its-like-to-do-emdr-therapyYou can read the three articles Freddie wrote about childhood sexual abuse (CSA) below:Breaking My Silence - Part One: https://vent.org.uk/breaking-my-silenceBreaking My Silence - Part Two: https://vent.org.uk/breaking-my-silence-part-twoBreaking My Silence - Part Three: https://vent.org.uk/breaking-my-silence-part-threeYou can listen to parts one and two of Freddie&apos;s journey on the podcast below: JCIP #10 - Freddie Cocker - Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-10-freddie-cocker-part-1JCIP #10 - Freddie Cocker - Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-10-freddie-cocker-part-2Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a discussion about sexual abuse which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 135 of The Just Checking In Podcast, our Founder Freddie Cocker decided to sit down with his friend and previous JCIP guest Lloyd Taylor to reflect on the three years since their last interview. In this episode, they discuss Freddie&apos;s self-harm recovery journey, healing from sexual abuse through EMDR therapy and exiting what he describes as a &apos;trauma state&apos; for the last 20 years.He also talks about the challenges of dating as a man when you&apos;re public about your mental health, no longer living with acne and the grief he went through when one of his EMDR therapists took her own life in 2021.As always, #itsokaytovent You can read the article Freddie wrote about his EMDR therapist here: https://vent.org.uk/how-do-you-grieve-when-your-therapist-diesYou can read the article Freddie wrote about his acne here: https://vent.org.uk/a-mask-you-cant-take-off-living-with-adult-acneYou can read the article Freddie wrote about doing EMDR therapy here: https://vent.org.uk/reconciling-with-your-inner-child-and-healing-from-trauma-what-its-like-to-do-emdr-therapyYou can read the three articles Freddie wrote about childhood sexual abuse (CSA) below:Breaking My Silence - Part One: https://vent.org.uk/breaking-my-silenceBreaking My Silence - Part Two: https://vent.org.uk/breaking-my-silence-part-twoBreaking My Silence - Part Three: https://vent.org.uk/breaking-my-silence-part-threeYou can listen to parts one and two of Freddie&apos;s journey on the podcast below: JCIP #10 - Freddie Cocker - Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-10-freddie-cocker-part-1JCIP #10 - Freddie Cocker - Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-10-freddie-cocker-part-2Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a discussion about sexual abuse which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #134 - Jennifer Lahl</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 134 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jennifer Lahl.Jennifer is the Founder and President of The Centre for Bioethics and Culture Network. Jennifer couples her 25 years of experience as a paediatric critical care nurse, a hospital administrator and a senior-level nursing manager with a deep passion to speak for those who have no voice. In this episode we cover the topic of surrogacy and egg donation through a mental health lens, which Jennifer is an expert on.Jenni...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 134 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jennifer Lahl.Jennifer is the Founder and President of The Centre for Bioethics and Culture Network. Jennifer couples her 25 years of experience as a paediatric critical care nurse, a hospital administrator and a senior-level nursing manager with a deep passion to speak for those who have no voice. In this episode we cover the topic of surrogacy and egg donation through a mental health lens, which Jennifer is an expert on.Jennifer has made two films on surrogacy called ‘#BigFertility’ and ‘Breeders: A Subclass of Women?’. She has also made two films on egg donation called ‘Eggsploitation’ and ‘Maggie&apos;s Story’. We do a deep diver into Eggsploitation and Big Fertility respectively in this episode.These films expose what is going on in the surrogacy industry and tells the stories of women who have got involved in it. In this episode we talk about the truth behind surrogacy, why a surrogate birth is so much riskier than a natural birth and the mental health impact on surrogates who have to give up the children they give birth to, back to the parents who have paid for it. We ethically explore whether there can ever be a morally correct path for someone to be a surrogate, are arguments against surrogacy homophobic and the statistics behind surrogate deaths post-childbirth.For Jennifer’s mental health, Jennifer spent an entire year in hospital as a 10 year old which had a huge impact on her life. We discuss the negatives of it and the positives in how it inspired her to take this healthcare journey, her parents divorce as an adult and the toll that working in critical care took on her mental health. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can watch Big Fertility on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvQP7JSydMwYou can watch Eggsploitation on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAMrwAGR3GAYou can follow Jennifer on Twitter below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenniferLahlSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 134 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jennifer Lahl.Jennifer is the Founder and President of The Centre for Bioethics and Culture Network. Jennifer couples her 25 years of experience as a paediatric critical care nurse, a hospital administrator and a senior-level nursing manager with a deep passion to speak for those who have no voice. In this episode we cover the topic of surrogacy and egg donation through a mental health lens, which Jennifer is an expert on.Jennifer has made two films on surrogacy called ‘#BigFertility’ and ‘Breeders: A Subclass of Women?’. She has also made two films on egg donation called ‘Eggsploitation’ and ‘Maggie&apos;s Story’. We do a deep diver into Eggsploitation and Big Fertility respectively in this episode.These films expose what is going on in the surrogacy industry and tells the stories of women who have got involved in it. In this episode we talk about the truth behind surrogacy, why a surrogate birth is so much riskier than a natural birth and the mental health impact on surrogates who have to give up the children they give birth to, back to the parents who have paid for it. We ethically explore whether there can ever be a morally correct path for someone to be a surrogate, are arguments against surrogacy homophobic and the statistics behind surrogate deaths post-childbirth.For Jennifer’s mental health, Jennifer spent an entire year in hospital as a 10 year old which had a huge impact on her life. We discuss the negatives of it and the positives in how it inspired her to take this healthcare journey, her parents divorce as an adult and the toll that working in critical care took on her mental health. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can watch Big Fertility on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvQP7JSydMwYou can watch Eggsploitation on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAMrwAGR3GAYou can follow Jennifer on Twitter below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenniferLahlSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #133 - Michael from Silenced by Stigma</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 133 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Michael from Silenced by Stigma. Silenced by Stigma supports male survivors of sexual and domestic abuse by advocating for awareness of sexual violence, providing critically needed resources for victims and their loved ones and offering prevention and training programs to allied organisations.Silenced by Stigma offers voice to the voiceless &amp; helps ignored victims stand up and speak out.In this episode we discuss how and wh...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 133 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Michael from Silenced by Stigma. Silenced by Stigma supports male survivors of sexual and domestic abuse by advocating for awareness of sexual violence, providing critically needed resources for victims and their loved ones and offering prevention and training programs to allied organisations.Silenced by Stigma offers voice to the voiceless &amp; helps ignored victims stand up and speak out.In this episode we discuss how and why Michael decided to start the platform and the podcast, the research and statistics in male victim-survivors of sexual abuse and the ambitions he has to change the conversation around sexual abuse and consent laws. We also discuss Michael&apos;s own experience of childhood sexual abuse. Michael was sexually abused as a child and adolescent by two female perpetrators.We explore the events surrounding the two periods of abuse, how he tried to get justice for one of them and failed due to being let down by the justice system and the taboos and misconceptions around female sexual abuse perpetrators.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about Silenced By Stigma and how to listen to the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/silenced_by_stigmaYou can follow Silenced By Stigma on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sbstigmaSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains deep and detailed discussions about suicide and sexual abuse, which some listeners may find extremely upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 133 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Michael from Silenced by Stigma. Silenced by Stigma supports male survivors of sexual and domestic abuse by advocating for awareness of sexual violence, providing critically needed resources for victims and their loved ones and offering prevention and training programs to allied organisations.Silenced by Stigma offers voice to the voiceless &amp; helps ignored victims stand up and speak out.In this episode we discuss how and why Michael decided to start the platform and the podcast, the research and statistics in male victim-survivors of sexual abuse and the ambitions he has to change the conversation around sexual abuse and consent laws. We also discuss Michael&apos;s own experience of childhood sexual abuse. Michael was sexually abused as a child and adolescent by two female perpetrators.We explore the events surrounding the two periods of abuse, how he tried to get justice for one of them and failed due to being let down by the justice system and the taboos and misconceptions around female sexual abuse perpetrators.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about Silenced By Stigma and how to listen to the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/silenced_by_stigmaYou can follow Silenced By Stigma on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sbstigmaSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains deep and detailed discussions about suicide and sexual abuse, which some listeners may find extremely upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #132 - TullipR</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 132 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with male detransitioner TullipR.Tullip is based in the UK and contacted us after our JCIP with Limpidă to share his story.Tullip started life as a very gender non-conforming child but struggled with being small and effeminate. He said he had a lot of internalised homophobia after coming to the realisation he was gay. Tullip suffered from intense and debilitating panic attacks from a very early age and was hospitalised with one whe...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 132 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with male detransitioner TullipR.Tullip is based in the UK and contacted us after our JCIP with Limpidă to share his story.Tullip started life as a very gender non-conforming child but struggled with being small and effeminate. He said he had a lot of internalised homophobia after coming to the realisation he was gay. Tullip suffered from intense and debilitating panic attacks from a very early age and was hospitalised with one when he was just 4 years old. Tullip admits he externalised the battle he was having onto other kids and was a bully in his primary school years. However, when he got to secondary school and he failed to develop in size and height like the rest of his peers, in a rough peer group, his effeminate nature and being small led him to being bullied and horrifically abused himself. When he was 10 years old, he was also spending a huge amount of time on his computer and began to go on internet chatrooms and was groomed by older men who sexually abused him online.By the time he was 13 years old he became an agoraphobe and he stopped going outside regularly for the best part of 15 years. Combining this with gender dysphoria, Tullip began to struggle immensely with his mental health.Tullip has a high diagnosed OCD and is still in the process of getting a diagnosis for autism.By the time he&apos;s in his early 20s, he is on trans chatrooms and asked other users if he was trans because of the symptoms he was experiencing. They affirmed him and he came out as trans and began the process to present as female.He became convinced that he needed gender reassignment surgery. However, this went horribly wrong.Despite the doubts he had about the surgery, he thought that if he didn’t do this, he would die. The surgery had huge complications and he has now been left without gonads and may be on HRT for the rest of his life. His urethra was constricted and shortened through three separate surgeries and he must live with the complications of this forever.We discuss all of this and more in our conversation with Tullip. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Tullip on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TullipRYou can subscribe to his Substack here: https://tullipr.substack.com/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a deep and detailed discussion about sexual abuse and self-harm, which some listeners may find extremely upsetting or distressing so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 132 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with male detransitioner TullipR.Tullip is based in the UK and contacted us after our JCIP with Limpidă to share his story.Tullip started life as a very gender non-conforming child but struggled with being small and effeminate. He said he had a lot of internalised homophobia after coming to the realisation he was gay. Tullip suffered from intense and debilitating panic attacks from a very early age and was hospitalised with one when he was just 4 years old. Tullip admits he externalised the battle he was having onto other kids and was a bully in his primary school years. However, when he got to secondary school and he failed to develop in size and height like the rest of his peers, in a rough peer group, his effeminate nature and being small led him to being bullied and horrifically abused himself. When he was 10 years old, he was also spending a huge amount of time on his computer and began to go on internet chatrooms and was groomed by older men who sexually abused him online.By the time he was 13 years old he became an agoraphobe and he stopped going outside regularly for the best part of 15 years. Combining this with gender dysphoria, Tullip began to struggle immensely with his mental health.Tullip has a high diagnosed OCD and is still in the process of getting a diagnosis for autism.By the time he&apos;s in his early 20s, he is on trans chatrooms and asked other users if he was trans because of the symptoms he was experiencing. They affirmed him and he came out as trans and began the process to present as female.He became convinced that he needed gender reassignment surgery. However, this went horribly wrong.Despite the doubts he had about the surgery, he thought that if he didn’t do this, he would die. The surgery had huge complications and he has now been left without gonads and may be on HRT for the rest of his life. His urethra was constricted and shortened through three separate surgeries and he must live with the complications of this forever.We discuss all of this and more in our conversation with Tullip. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Tullip on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TullipRYou can subscribe to his Substack here: https://tullipr.substack.com/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a deep and detailed discussion about sexual abuse and self-harm, which some listeners may find extremely upsetting or distressing so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #131 - Charlie Peters</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #131 - Charlie Peters</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 131 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist Charlie Peters.Charlie is currently a columnist for Mail+ and has written for the likes of Spiked, The Telegraph and the American Conservative. In this episode we discuss a GB News panel discussion he did with author Nina Power about masculinity and the themes he discussed, free speech and cancel culture through a mental health lens.We then talk about a self-described ‘wobble’ he had during his second year of univers...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 131 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist Charlie Peters.Charlie is currently a columnist for Mail+ and has written for the likes of Spiked, The Telegraph and the American Conservative. In this episode we discuss a GB News panel discussion he did with author Nina Power about masculinity and the themes he discussed, free speech and cancel culture through a mental health lens.We then talk about a self-described ‘wobble’ he had during his second year of university, how he’s utilised self-development to improve his mental health and better himself and why we need an individual-based approach to men’s mental health, not a one-size-fits-all.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Charlie on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CDP1882Watch that discussion on GB News here: https://twitter.com/CDP1882/status/1490430700494934020You can read the American Conservative article we referenced here: https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/the-rise-of-onlyfans-and-its-patreon-for-porn-model/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 131 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist Charlie Peters.Charlie is currently a columnist for Mail+ and has written for the likes of Spiked, The Telegraph and the American Conservative. In this episode we discuss a GB News panel discussion he did with author Nina Power about masculinity and the themes he discussed, free speech and cancel culture through a mental health lens.We then talk about a self-described ‘wobble’ he had during his second year of university, how he’s utilised self-development to improve his mental health and better himself and why we need an individual-based approach to men’s mental health, not a one-size-fits-all.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Charlie on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CDP1882Watch that discussion on GB News here: https://twitter.com/CDP1882/status/1490430700494934020You can read the American Conservative article we referenced here: https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/the-rise-of-onlyfans-and-its-patreon-for-porn-model/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #130 - Connor Smart &amp; Lewis Smart</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 130 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with twin brothers Connor Smart &amp; Lewis Smart. Connor is an old friend and former work colleague of our Founder Freddie Cocker.Connor Lewis are originally from Plymouth. Connor is quite anti-social media  and decided to move away from London to start a new  life in Lincoln free of as much technological distractions as possible. Lewis works in public affairs and the two are very much their own men with contrasting philosophies, v...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 130 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with twin brothers Connor Smart &amp; Lewis Smart. Connor is an old friend and former work colleague of our Founder Freddie Cocker.Connor Lewis are originally from Plymouth. Connor is quite anti-social media  and decided to move away from London to start a new  life in Lincoln free of as much technological distractions as possible. Lewis works in public affairs and the two are very much their own men with contrasting philosophies, values and ideas about life. In this episode we talk about how they grew up together as twins and why they are thankful their parents allowed them to explore and forge themselves as their own unique individuals. For Lewis’s mental health, we discuss how he developed himself as an individual and learning to strive ahead in life without Connor to rely on for support and why he found that empowering once he’d adjusted. We also discuss how he views the next stage of his life as he closes in on 30 and the person he wants to be.For Connor, he was one of the very first writers for Vent. His article was entitled; ‘What Happens After We Talk? Making Sure Our Words on Mental Health Lead to Actions Towards a Healthier Life’. In this article, Connor talked about going to the funeral of a close friend who had taken his own life. We explore the grief he experienced in this article, what helped him manage it and what men can do to improve and live as healthy lives as possible. We finish the pod by talking about Freddie and Connor’s friendship, how they instantly clicked as they were on opposite ends of the introvert/extrovert spectrum, carrying a Christmas tree through West London, the ‘Connor correctional curve’ and a whole heap of philosophical discussions through a mental health lens are littered throughout.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can read the article Connor wrote for Vent here: https://vent.org.uk/what-happens-after-we-talk-making-sure-our-words-on-mental-health-lead-to-actions-towards-a-healthier-lifeSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 130 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with twin brothers Connor Smart &amp; Lewis Smart. Connor is an old friend and former work colleague of our Founder Freddie Cocker.Connor Lewis are originally from Plymouth. Connor is quite anti-social media  and decided to move away from London to start a new  life in Lincoln free of as much technological distractions as possible. Lewis works in public affairs and the two are very much their own men with contrasting philosophies, values and ideas about life. In this episode we talk about how they grew up together as twins and why they are thankful their parents allowed them to explore and forge themselves as their own unique individuals. For Lewis’s mental health, we discuss how he developed himself as an individual and learning to strive ahead in life without Connor to rely on for support and why he found that empowering once he’d adjusted. We also discuss how he views the next stage of his life as he closes in on 30 and the person he wants to be.For Connor, he was one of the very first writers for Vent. His article was entitled; ‘What Happens After We Talk? Making Sure Our Words on Mental Health Lead to Actions Towards a Healthier Life’. In this article, Connor talked about going to the funeral of a close friend who had taken his own life. We explore the grief he experienced in this article, what helped him manage it and what men can do to improve and live as healthy lives as possible. We finish the pod by talking about Freddie and Connor’s friendship, how they instantly clicked as they were on opposite ends of the introvert/extrovert spectrum, carrying a Christmas tree through West London, the ‘Connor correctional curve’ and a whole heap of philosophical discussions through a mental health lens are littered throughout.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can read the article Connor wrote for Vent here: https://vent.org.uk/what-happens-after-we-talk-making-sure-our-words-on-mental-health-lead-to-actions-towards-a-healthier-lifeSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 129 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Katherine aka Default Friend.Katherine has a Substack called Default Wisdom where she writes about sex and dating, internet history and has an advice column for people who need their burning dilemmas answered. She is also the host of the ‘The Computer Room’ podcast.In this episode we discuss how she came to adopt the name Default Friend, where she believes women are going wrong in dating and what impact those choices have on th...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 129 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Katherine aka Default Friend.Katherine has a Substack called Default Wisdom where she writes about sex and dating, internet history and has an advice column for people who need their burning dilemmas answered. She is also the host of the ‘The Computer Room’ podcast.In this episode we discuss how she came to adopt the name Default Friend, where she believes women are going wrong in dating and what impact those choices have on their mental health, hook-up culture and why the concept of shame isn’t always a bad thing. We also discuss Katherine’s experience of anxiety, specifically severe social anxiety and health anxiety. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can read and subscribe to Default Wisdom here: https://defaultfriend.substack.com/You can follow Katherine on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/default_friendSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 129 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Katherine aka Default Friend.Katherine has a Substack called Default Wisdom where she writes about sex and dating, internet history and has an advice column for people who need their burning dilemmas answered. She is also the host of the ‘The Computer Room’ podcast.In this episode we discuss how she came to adopt the name Default Friend, where she believes women are going wrong in dating and what impact those choices have on their mental health, hook-up culture and why the concept of shame isn’t always a bad thing. We also discuss Katherine’s experience of anxiety, specifically severe social anxiety and health anxiety. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can read and subscribe to Default Wisdom here: https://defaultfriend.substack.com/You can follow Katherine on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/default_friendSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #128 - Limpidă</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 128 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Limpidă. Limpidă is a male detransitioner from the U.S.A whose pseudonym means 'pure' or or 'clarity' in Romanian.Detransitioned males are some of, if not THE most stigmatised men on the planet. The very few that have gone public with their stories go by pseudonyms like Limpidă to protect their identity.L as we call him on the pod for short detransitioned in May 2021 when his worldview that he believed he was a woman fell apar...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 128 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Limpidă. Limpidă is a male detransitioner from the U.S.A whose pseudonym means &apos;pure&apos; or or &apos;clarity&apos; in Romanian.Detransitioned males are some of, if not THE most stigmatised men on the planet. The very few that have gone public with their stories go by pseudonyms like Limpidă to protect their identity.L as we call him on the pod for short detransitioned in May 2021 when his worldview that he believed he was a woman fell apart. L is autistic and talks about living with autogynephilia which he says contributed towards his desire to transition to live as a trans woman.He also had a porn addiction which he said contributed to it as well.In this episode we discuss self-harm he did in the form of nail-biting and the high levels of health anxiety he had as a child. We move on to discuss his teenage years and how he felt an outcast for being a gender stereotype non-conforming male. He was bullied for being a sensitive and sometimes effeminate boy and would often be accused of being gay because he preferred hanging out with girls instead of hyper-masculine males who would pick on him. L then got into a toxic long-term relationship with a girl who was also autistic and ended up transitioning herself to a trans man. L says that this relationship involved him being asked by his partner to perform consensual but BDSM sexual acts on them. He was deeply uncomfortable with doing this and made him internalise fears of being a predator and rapist. He says &apos;feminist ideology&apos; encouraged him to identify as non-binary and then as a woman and we discuss how hearing the phrase ‘toxic masculinity’ made him feel like his masculinity was something he wanted to escape from. L then joined a left-wing cult whilst at university and found it difficult to retain what he had left of his mental health through this abusive environment. He went to a Planned Parenthood clinic, started taking oestrogen aged 21 and transitioned to live as a trans woman before his eventual detransition a few years later.Thank you to Limpidă for being our first male detransitioner on the JCIP!As always, #itsokaytoventYou can read and subscribe to Limpidă&apos;s substack here: https://strigoi.substack.com/You can follow him on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/americandog1998Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a deep and detailed discussion of self-harm, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 128 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Limpidă. Limpidă is a male detransitioner from the U.S.A whose pseudonym means &apos;pure&apos; or or &apos;clarity&apos; in Romanian.Detransitioned males are some of, if not THE most stigmatised men on the planet. The very few that have gone public with their stories go by pseudonyms like Limpidă to protect their identity.L as we call him on the pod for short detransitioned in May 2021 when his worldview that he believed he was a woman fell apart. L is autistic and talks about living with autogynephilia which he says contributed towards his desire to transition to live as a trans woman.He also had a porn addiction which he said contributed to it as well.In this episode we discuss self-harm he did in the form of nail-biting and the high levels of health anxiety he had as a child. We move on to discuss his teenage years and how he felt an outcast for being a gender stereotype non-conforming male. He was bullied for being a sensitive and sometimes effeminate boy and would often be accused of being gay because he preferred hanging out with girls instead of hyper-masculine males who would pick on him. L then got into a toxic long-term relationship with a girl who was also autistic and ended up transitioning herself to a trans man. L says that this relationship involved him being asked by his partner to perform consensual but BDSM sexual acts on them. He was deeply uncomfortable with doing this and made him internalise fears of being a predator and rapist. He says &apos;feminist ideology&apos; encouraged him to identify as non-binary and then as a woman and we discuss how hearing the phrase ‘toxic masculinity’ made him feel like his masculinity was something he wanted to escape from. L then joined a left-wing cult whilst at university and found it difficult to retain what he had left of his mental health through this abusive environment. He went to a Planned Parenthood clinic, started taking oestrogen aged 21 and transitioned to live as a trans woman before his eventual detransition a few years later.Thank you to Limpidă for being our first male detransitioner on the JCIP!As always, #itsokaytoventYou can read and subscribe to Limpidă&apos;s substack here: https://strigoi.substack.com/You can follow him on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/americandog1998Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a deep and detailed discussion of self-harm, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #127 - Tom Bradshaw</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 127 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Tom Bradshaw.Tom is an illustrator and designer currently based in Folkestone. Tom moved to Folkestone after finishing his undergrad degree at Loughborough University.In this episode we discuss his journey of illustration from hobby to career, a dark moment of exclusion he experienced at a football camp and the grief he experienced in losing three of his grandparents in quick succession as a young adult.We also discuss his mov...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 127 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Tom Bradshaw.Tom is an illustrator and designer currently based in Folkestone. Tom moved to Folkestone after finishing his undergrad degree at Loughborough University.In this episode we discuss his journey of illustration from hobby to career, a dark moment of exclusion he experienced at a football camp and the grief he experienced in losing three of his grandparents in quick succession as a young adult.We also discuss his move to Folkestone, how a Friday night football club set up by a work colleague saved his mental health and stopped him from moving back to Huddersfield and the positive impact his partner and pet dog have had on his mental health. As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about Tom&apos;s work here: https://scribeyak.com/You can follow Tom on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomasBradshawSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 127 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Tom Bradshaw.Tom is an illustrator and designer currently based in Folkestone. Tom moved to Folkestone after finishing his undergrad degree at Loughborough University.In this episode we discuss his journey of illustration from hobby to career, a dark moment of exclusion he experienced at a football camp and the grief he experienced in losing three of his grandparents in quick succession as a young adult.We also discuss his move to Folkestone, how a Friday night football club set up by a work colleague saved his mental health and stopped him from moving back to Huddersfield and the positive impact his partner and pet dog have had on his mental health. As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about Tom&apos;s work here: https://scribeyak.com/You can follow Tom on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomasBradshawSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #126 - Alice Porter</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #126 - Alice Porter</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 126 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist Alice Porter. Alice currently works as the London reporter for GB News. Just before the Covid-19 pandemic began, she was a reporter on the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme and found herself out of work as BBC budget cuts forced the programme off-air.As the pandemic took hold in the UK, she began job hunting and took roles at Good Morning Britain and then GBN where she is today but life was very difficult for those...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 126 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist Alice Porter. Alice currently works as the London reporter for GB News. Just before the Covid-19 pandemic began, she was a reporter on the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme and found herself out of work as BBC budget cuts forced the programme off-air.As the pandemic took hold in the UK, she began job hunting and took roles at Good Morning Britain and then GBN where she is today but life was very difficult for those two years both for her and her partner. In this episode we discuss how and why Alice went into journalism, the stories she worked on at Victoria Derbyshire and across her career and social media comparison culture amongst journalists.We also discuss the importance of separating general mental health from mental illness and why conflating the two is harmful to the wider conversation.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Alice on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PorterAlice2Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 126 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist Alice Porter. Alice currently works as the London reporter for GB News. Just before the Covid-19 pandemic began, she was a reporter on the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme and found herself out of work as BBC budget cuts forced the programme off-air.As the pandemic took hold in the UK, she began job hunting and took roles at Good Morning Britain and then GBN where she is today but life was very difficult for those two years both for her and her partner. In this episode we discuss how and why Alice went into journalism, the stories she worked on at Victoria Derbyshire and across her career and social media comparison culture amongst journalists.We also discuss the importance of separating general mental health from mental illness and why conflating the two is harmful to the wider conversation.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Alice on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PorterAlice2Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks - Betablock3r</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked in with indie electronic and nu-disco production duo, Betablock3r.They began by making remixes for a host of successful artists including Ellie Goulding, RAC and Selena Gomez.They released their debut EP Monolith in 2018 and have put out a number of singles which have charted on Hype Machine and featured on tastemaker playlists for Spotify and Apple Music.In this episode we discuss Chris and Ryan’s music journey and how Ryan originally started i...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked in with indie electronic and nu-disco production duo, Betablock3r.They began by making remixes for a host of successful artists including Ellie Goulding, RAC and Selena Gomez.They released their debut EP Monolith in 2018 and have put out a number of singles which have charted on Hype Machine and featured on tastemaker playlists for Spotify and Apple Music.In this episode we discuss Chris and Ryan’s music journey and how Ryan originally started in a death-metal band.For Chris, we talk about the fakery that exists in the music industry and how young artists have a hard time understanding the value in what they do outside of monetary success.For Ryan we talk about the streaming wars and how independent artists can retain independency through alternative avenues of funding.For the duo’s mental health journey, Chris talks about living with undiagnosed ADD and how that impacted his education and his adult life, the severe anxiety he lived with at the same time as a child, the positives he’s found in physical exercise and a serious back injury he experienced from the gym.For Ryan we talk about his lived experience of depression, anxiety, people-pleasing and how he’s learned how to manage his mental health as an adult.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Betablock3r on streaming platforms below:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1s5qarNhu9YkU9fFVSFcnk?si=gzsQMlSKQhqqjBFqjsR6cwYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXf3lVV2rTCBjVSC7yWEBAwSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/betablock3rFollow Betablock3r on social media below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betablock3r/Twitter: https://twitter.com/betablock3rSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Betablock3r - In My Head: https://open.spotify.com/track/3LGzKci9PDKbMNWZ4mNB0C?si=64a7fe2bcb684a88<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked in with indie electronic and nu-disco production duo, Betablock3r.They began by making remixes for a host of successful artists including Ellie Goulding, RAC and Selena Gomez.They released their debut EP Monolith in 2018 and have put out a number of singles which have charted on Hype Machine and featured on tastemaker playlists for Spotify and Apple Music.In this episode we discuss Chris and Ryan’s music journey and how Ryan originally started in a death-metal band.For Chris, we talk about the fakery that exists in the music industry and how young artists have a hard time understanding the value in what they do outside of monetary success.For Ryan we talk about the streaming wars and how independent artists can retain independency through alternative avenues of funding.For the duo’s mental health journey, Chris talks about living with undiagnosed ADD and how that impacted his education and his adult life, the severe anxiety he lived with at the same time as a child, the positives he’s found in physical exercise and a serious back injury he experienced from the gym.For Ryan we talk about his lived experience of depression, anxiety, people-pleasing and how he’s learned how to manage his mental health as an adult.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Betablock3r on streaming platforms below:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1s5qarNhu9YkU9fFVSFcnk?si=gzsQMlSKQhqqjBFqjsR6cwYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXf3lVV2rTCBjVSC7yWEBAwSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/betablock3rFollow Betablock3r on social media below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betablock3r/Twitter: https://twitter.com/betablock3rSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Betablock3r - In My Head: https://open.spotify.com/track/3LGzKci9PDKbMNWZ4mNB0C?si=64a7fe2bcb684a88<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #125 - David Hartrick</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 125 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with David Hartrick.Dave is a journalist, writer and the other half of the presenting duo behind the Huddersfield Town podcast ‘Ooh To Be A’, with us having already checked in with Steven Chicken. Dave is also the author of 'Silver Linings: Bobby Robson's England'. In this episode we discuss the book through a mental health lens, how he went from a car mechanic to a football journalist, the move he made as a teenager from his hometo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 125 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with David Hartrick.Dave is a journalist, writer and the other half of the presenting duo behind the Huddersfield Town podcast ‘Ooh To Be A’, with us having already checked in with Steven Chicken. Dave is also the author of &apos;Silver Linings: Bobby Robson&apos;s England&apos;. In this episode we discuss the book through a mental health lens, how he went from a car mechanic to a football journalist, the move he made as a teenager from his hometown Brighton to Yorkshire and the impact that had on his mental health including shyness and social anxiety.We finish by talking about the pillar of support his wife is for his mental health and his experience of Covid-19 twice since the outbreak in the UK in March 2020.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow David on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidHartrickYou can purchase a copy of Silver Linings here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/silver-linings/david-hartrick/9781785317811Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 125 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with David Hartrick.Dave is a journalist, writer and the other half of the presenting duo behind the Huddersfield Town podcast ‘Ooh To Be A’, with us having already checked in with Steven Chicken. Dave is also the author of &apos;Silver Linings: Bobby Robson&apos;s England&apos;. In this episode we discuss the book through a mental health lens, how he went from a car mechanic to a football journalist, the move he made as a teenager from his hometown Brighton to Yorkshire and the impact that had on his mental health including shyness and social anxiety.We finish by talking about the pillar of support his wife is for his mental health and his experience of Covid-19 twice since the outbreak in the UK in March 2020.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow David on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidHartrickYou can purchase a copy of Silver Linings here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/silver-linings/david-hartrick/9781785317811Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 124 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Sergiy Slipchenko. Sergiy currently works as a political reporter for the Kyiv Independent and previously worked for the Kyiv Post when he was living in Ukraine before the war began.In this episode we discuss his route into journalism, the mental health impact of writing about the war in Ukraine against Russia on a daily basis and imposter syndrome. For Sergiy’s mental health, we talk about the trauma of seeing his country and ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 124 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Sergiy Slipchenko. Sergiy currently works as a political reporter for the Kyiv Independent and previously worked for the Kyiv Post when he was living in Ukraine before the war began.In this episode we discuss his route into journalism, the mental health impact of writing about the war in Ukraine against Russia on a daily basis and imposter syndrome. For Sergiy’s mental health, we talk about the trauma of seeing his country and his life turned upside down through war and Ukrainian attitudes towards mental health.We end by discussing his belief that he has undiagnosed ADHD and how he&apos;s battled with it since childhood and how he relates to his wife who has diagnosed ADHD.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Sergiy on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SergSlip1You can follow the Kyiv Independent on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KyivIndependentYou can support them by donating to their GoFundMe here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kyivindependent-launchYou can also become a Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/kyivindependentThere are other ways you can support the people of Ukraine and organisations providing humanitarian relief. You can find them below:Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal: https://donation.dec.org.uk/ukraine-humanitarian-appealUkraine Red Cross: https://donate.redcrossredcrescent.org/ua/donate/~my-donation?_cv=1World Central Kitchen: https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkoutSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 124 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Sergiy Slipchenko. Sergiy currently works as a political reporter for the Kyiv Independent and previously worked for the Kyiv Post when he was living in Ukraine before the war began.In this episode we discuss his route into journalism, the mental health impact of writing about the war in Ukraine against Russia on a daily basis and imposter syndrome. For Sergiy’s mental health, we talk about the trauma of seeing his country and his life turned upside down through war and Ukrainian attitudes towards mental health.We end by discussing his belief that he has undiagnosed ADHD and how he&apos;s battled with it since childhood and how he relates to his wife who has diagnosed ADHD.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Sergiy on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SergSlip1You can follow the Kyiv Independent on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KyivIndependentYou can support them by donating to their GoFundMe here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kyivindependent-launchYou can also become a Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/kyivindependentThere are other ways you can support the people of Ukraine and organisations providing humanitarian relief. You can find them below:Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal: https://donation.dec.org.uk/ukraine-humanitarian-appealUkraine Red Cross: https://donate.redcrossredcrescent.org/ua/donate/~my-donation?_cv=1World Central Kitchen: https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkoutSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #123 - Jayme</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 123 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jayme. Jayme is a writer, commentator, disability advocate for cerebral palsy and transsexual man.In this episode we discuss the difficulties that living with cerebral palsy has presented him throughout his life, the process of transition for him and why he’s found it difficult to get the medical support he needs despite jumping through all the right hoops.We also discuss the loss of his brother in a car accident when Jayme was...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 123 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jayme. Jayme is a writer, commentator, disability advocate for cerebral palsy and transsexual man.In this episode we discuss the difficulties that living with cerebral palsy has presented him throughout his life, the process of transition for him and why he’s found it difficult to get the medical support he needs despite jumping through all the right hoops.We also discuss the loss of his brother in a car accident when Jayme was 18, having to start university just months after it and the suicidality he experienced in that period of grief.We conclude by discussing his fears for the gender dysphoric children seeking medical transition right now, why he feels there is an unnecessary narrative of fear around trans people coming to harm and the abuse he’s received from people within the trans community for writing about his experiences.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Jayme on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jayme_SpeakingSubscribe to Jayme&apos;s Substack &apos;Selfmade Renegade&apos; here: https://selfmaderenegade.substack.com/You can read the article Jayme discussed &apos;She Just Can&apos;t Wait to Be King: The Hubris Infecting Young Trans Men&apos; here: https://selfmaderenegade.substack.com/p/she-just-cant-wait-to-be-king-the?s=rYou can also read the article Jayme wrote about her transition in more depth here: https://selfmaderenegade.substack.com/p/the-diagnostic-criteria-in-the-room?s=rSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a deep discussion about grief, suicide and self-harm which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 123 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jayme. Jayme is a writer, commentator, disability advocate for cerebral palsy and transsexual man.In this episode we discuss the difficulties that living with cerebral palsy has presented him throughout his life, the process of transition for him and why he’s found it difficult to get the medical support he needs despite jumping through all the right hoops.We also discuss the loss of his brother in a car accident when Jayme was 18, having to start university just months after it and the suicidality he experienced in that period of grief.We conclude by discussing his fears for the gender dysphoric children seeking medical transition right now, why he feels there is an unnecessary narrative of fear around trans people coming to harm and the abuse he’s received from people within the trans community for writing about his experiences.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Jayme on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jayme_SpeakingSubscribe to Jayme&apos;s Substack &apos;Selfmade Renegade&apos; here: https://selfmaderenegade.substack.com/You can read the article Jayme discussed &apos;She Just Can&apos;t Wait to Be King: The Hubris Infecting Young Trans Men&apos; here: https://selfmaderenegade.substack.com/p/she-just-cant-wait-to-be-king-the?s=rYou can also read the article Jayme wrote about her transition in more depth here: https://selfmaderenegade.substack.com/p/the-diagnostic-criteria-in-the-room?s=rSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a deep discussion about grief, suicide and self-harm which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #122 - Buck Angel</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 122 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Buck Angel.Buck is a transsexual man, commentator, advocate and adult filmmaker who has been discussing his transition journey openly for many years. Buck transitioned in 1992 when he was 28 years old and he is affectionately known within the community as 'Tranpa'. Buck has spoken out on the conflict going on within the trans community between transsexuals like himself and those who identify as transgender. In this episode we d...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 122 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Buck Angel.Buck is a transsexual man, commentator, advocate and adult filmmaker who has been discussing his transition journey openly for many years. Buck transitioned in 1992 when he was 28 years old and he is affectionately known within the community as &apos;Tranpa&apos;. Buck has spoken out on the conflict going on within the trans community between transsexuals like himself and those who identify as transgender. In this episode we discuss how and why he transitioned, why he believes that transitioning saved his life but also why for him, in his words, he hates the day-to-day experience of being transsexual.We also discuss why gatekeeping is actually safekeeping, why he finds people asking him for his pronouns insulting and some of the hot topics within the conversation around trans right now and what happens when these topics spill out into the mainstream.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Buck on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BuckAngelYou can find out more about Buck by visiting his website here: https://buckangel.com/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a brief discussion about suicide and suicidality which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 122 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Buck Angel.Buck is a transsexual man, commentator, advocate and adult filmmaker who has been discussing his transition journey openly for many years. Buck transitioned in 1992 when he was 28 years old and he is affectionately known within the community as &apos;Tranpa&apos;. Buck has spoken out on the conflict going on within the trans community between transsexuals like himself and those who identify as transgender. In this episode we discuss how and why he transitioned, why he believes that transitioning saved his life but also why for him, in his words, he hates the day-to-day experience of being transsexual.We also discuss why gatekeeping is actually safekeeping, why he finds people asking him for his pronouns insulting and some of the hot topics within the conversation around trans right now and what happens when these topics spill out into the mainstream.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Buck on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BuckAngelYou can find out more about Buck by visiting his website here: https://buckangel.com/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a brief discussion about suicide and suicidality which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #121 - Paula Wright</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 121 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Paula Wright. Paula Wright is a graduate student in evolutionary psychology, a writer, actress and comic. Her Substack is called Dangerous Ideas and her journey into academia began when she founded a Facebook forum called Darwinian Gender Studies. This brought many academics, thinkers and writers to its discussion threads including now Quilette editor Claire Lehmann, Gad Saad and David Buss. Paula came from a working-class bac...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 121 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Paula Wright. Paula Wright is a graduate student in evolutionary psychology, a writer, actress and comic. Her Substack is called Dangerous Ideas and her journey into academia began when she founded a Facebook forum called Darwinian Gender Studies. This brought many academics, thinkers and writers to its discussion threads including now Quilette editor Claire Lehmann, Gad Saad and David Buss. Paula came from a working-class background and left school with no qualifications. She went into academia relatively late and became fascinated by the subject of evolutionary psychology which she believed could be used as a lens to explain aspects of feminism and other societal issues. In this episode we discuss how Paula got into academia, how Darwinian Gender Studies came to be and some of the issues she writes about, including the current conversation around rape, why she stopped identifying as a feminist when she said she found out the truth about rape conviction rates and cancel culture.For Paula’s mental health we discuss her diagnosis of autism in her 40s, how she’s lived with ADHD throughout her life and how taking medication for anxiety has helped her mental health.We also discuss the sexual abuse that was inflicted upon her family by her stepfather. Her stepfather sexually abused both of Paula’s two sisters and attempted to sexually abuse Paula but didn’t succeed. We talk about the impact that had on her and her family, how it affected her and how after multiple mistrials, he was finally convicted for the crimes he committed. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Paula on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SexyIsntSexistInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/porlawright/Subscribe to her Substack &apos;Dangerous Ideas&apos; here: https://paulawright.substack.com/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains deep and detailed discussions about sexual abuse, which some listeners may find extremely upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 121 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Paula Wright. Paula Wright is a graduate student in evolutionary psychology, a writer, actress and comic. Her Substack is called Dangerous Ideas and her journey into academia began when she founded a Facebook forum called Darwinian Gender Studies. This brought many academics, thinkers and writers to its discussion threads including now Quilette editor Claire Lehmann, Gad Saad and David Buss. Paula came from a working-class background and left school with no qualifications. She went into academia relatively late and became fascinated by the subject of evolutionary psychology which she believed could be used as a lens to explain aspects of feminism and other societal issues. In this episode we discuss how Paula got into academia, how Darwinian Gender Studies came to be and some of the issues she writes about, including the current conversation around rape, why she stopped identifying as a feminist when she said she found out the truth about rape conviction rates and cancel culture.For Paula’s mental health we discuss her diagnosis of autism in her 40s, how she’s lived with ADHD throughout her life and how taking medication for anxiety has helped her mental health.We also discuss the sexual abuse that was inflicted upon her family by her stepfather. Her stepfather sexually abused both of Paula’s two sisters and attempted to sexually abuse Paula but didn’t succeed. We talk about the impact that had on her and her family, how it affected her and how after multiple mistrials, he was finally convicted for the crimes he committed. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Paula on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SexyIsntSexistInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/porlawright/Subscribe to her Substack &apos;Dangerous Ideas&apos; here: https://paulawright.substack.com/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains deep and detailed discussions about sexual abuse, which some listeners may find extremely upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #120 - Davelle Heath</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 120 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Davelle Heath.Davelle Heath is a PHD candidate at Lancaster University. His PHD study aims to explore and understand the lived experiences of Black American men that have been sexually assaulted by women via the ‘made-to-penetrate’ tactic as an adult.In this episode we discuss Davelle’s journey into academia and the reasons he wanted to explore this topic of male sexual abuse by female perpetrators. We outline the scale of thi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 120 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Davelle Heath.Davelle Heath is a PHD candidate at Lancaster University. His PHD study aims to explore and understand the lived experiences of Black American men that have been sexually assaulted by women via the ‘made-to-penetrate’ tactic as an adult.In this episode we discuss Davelle’s journey into academia and the reasons he wanted to explore this topic of male sexual abuse by female perpetrators. We outline the scale of this problem and the research and factors behind it, sexual racism black men face in wider society, the stigma men face in reporting their sexual abuse and recognising the abuse happened to them at all. We also explore Davelle’s upbringing and the sexual abuse he experienced at the hands of both male and female perpetrators in his childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Davelle’s life could have ended up in a very different place after he joined a gang as a teenager. We talk about how and why he joined it and how he ended up in prison for a period of time, a suicide attempt and subsequent hospitalisation and how through reflection and self-improvement, he has got to where he is today.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Davelle on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustdavelleSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains deep and detailed discussions about sexual abuse and suicide, which some listeners may find extremely upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 120 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Davelle Heath.Davelle Heath is a PHD candidate at Lancaster University. His PHD study aims to explore and understand the lived experiences of Black American men that have been sexually assaulted by women via the ‘made-to-penetrate’ tactic as an adult.In this episode we discuss Davelle’s journey into academia and the reasons he wanted to explore this topic of male sexual abuse by female perpetrators. We outline the scale of this problem and the research and factors behind it, sexual racism black men face in wider society, the stigma men face in reporting their sexual abuse and recognising the abuse happened to them at all. We also explore Davelle’s upbringing and the sexual abuse he experienced at the hands of both male and female perpetrators in his childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Davelle’s life could have ended up in a very different place after he joined a gang as a teenager. We talk about how and why he joined it and how he ended up in prison for a period of time, a suicide attempt and subsequent hospitalisation and how through reflection and self-improvement, he has got to where he is today.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Davelle on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustdavelleSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains deep and detailed discussions about sexual abuse and suicide, which some listeners may find extremely upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #119 - Helena</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 119 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Helena. Helena is a detransitioned woman from the USA.Helena talks online about her journey from transition to detransition. Helena's mental health difficulties started before her gender dysphoria and her trans identity developed from trauma associated with family issues and an eating disorder. Helena lived with bulimia and started to become more certain she was trans. She went on testosterone for 17 months – starting in August...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 119 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Helena. Helena is a detransitioned woman from the USA.Helena talks online about her journey from transition to detransition. Helena&apos;s mental health difficulties started before her gender dysphoria and her trans identity developed from trauma associated with family issues and an eating disorder. Helena lived with bulimia and started to become more certain she was trans. She went on testosterone for 17 months – starting in August 2016 until February 2018. She started testosterone when she was 18 years old. She spent a lot of time on social media platform Tumblr which she says indoctrinated her into what she described as &apos;gender ideology&apos; and it took her a long time for her to get her mental health into a healthy place and embrace herself fully.After she did this, she came to the realisation that she wanted to detransition.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Helena on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/lacroicszSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 119 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Helena. Helena is a detransitioned woman from the USA.Helena talks online about her journey from transition to detransition. Helena&apos;s mental health difficulties started before her gender dysphoria and her trans identity developed from trauma associated with family issues and an eating disorder. Helena lived with bulimia and started to become more certain she was trans. She went on testosterone for 17 months – starting in August 2016 until February 2018. She started testosterone when she was 18 years old. She spent a lot of time on social media platform Tumblr which she says indoctrinated her into what she described as &apos;gender ideology&apos; and it took her a long time for her to get her mental health into a healthy place and embrace herself fully.After she did this, she came to the realisation that she wanted to detransition.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Helena on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/lacroicszSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #118 - Sophie Marsh</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #118 - Sophie Marsh</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 118 we checked in with academic Sophie Marsh. Sophie is an Associate Lecturer in Criminology &amp; Law. She did a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Criminology and Law at the University of the West of England and graduated with First Class Honours in the summer of 2019.She is currently doing her PhD on the attrition of rape and the effects of rape myth acceptance and is also the founder of Soph Talks, a platform which discusses issues including criminal justice, human rights, mental...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 118 we checked in with academic Sophie Marsh. Sophie is an Associate Lecturer in Criminology &amp; Law. She did a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Criminology and Law at the University of the West of England and graduated with First Class Honours in the summer of 2019.She is currently doing her PhD on the attrition of rape and the effects of rape myth acceptance and is also the founder of Soph Talks, a platform which discusses issues including criminal justice, human rights, mental health and sustainability.In this episode we discuss Sophie’s academic journey, the imposter syndrome she had transitioning from student to lecturer, work-life balance and the impact that Covid-19 had on her career. We also discuss Soph Talks and the positive impact it’s had on her authors and her own mental health in educating her about issues she hadn’t previously known about. We then have a discussion about sexual violence against women, the awareness campaigns currently out there and why they need to be much better than they currently are. For Sophie’s mental health, we discuss her experience of anxiety and panic attacks she has lived with in her teenage and adult years, why doing CBT wasn’t helpful for her and the grief she experienced losing her uncle a couple of years ago.As always, #itsokaytoventVisit Soph Talks here: https://www.sophtalks.co.uk/You can follow Sophie on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sophielmarshSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 118 we checked in with academic Sophie Marsh. Sophie is an Associate Lecturer in Criminology &amp; Law. She did a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Criminology and Law at the University of the West of England and graduated with First Class Honours in the summer of 2019.She is currently doing her PhD on the attrition of rape and the effects of rape myth acceptance and is also the founder of Soph Talks, a platform which discusses issues including criminal justice, human rights, mental health and sustainability.In this episode we discuss Sophie’s academic journey, the imposter syndrome she had transitioning from student to lecturer, work-life balance and the impact that Covid-19 had on her career. We also discuss Soph Talks and the positive impact it’s had on her authors and her own mental health in educating her about issues she hadn’t previously known about. We then have a discussion about sexual violence against women, the awareness campaigns currently out there and why they need to be much better than they currently are. For Sophie’s mental health, we discuss her experience of anxiety and panic attacks she has lived with in her teenage and adult years, why doing CBT wasn’t helpful for her and the grief she experienced losing her uncle a couple of years ago.As always, #itsokaytoventVisit Soph Talks here: https://www.sophtalks.co.uk/You can follow Sophie on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sophielmarshSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #117 - Claire Graham</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 117 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Claire Graham.Claire Graham is the Public Engagement Consultant for the charity DSD Families. DSD Families is an information and peer support charity for families.They work together with families and their children, teens and young adults and healthcare providers in the UK to raise happy, healthy, confident and well-informed young people who can speak up for the support they need.Every year in the UK, approximately 150 childre...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 117 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Claire Graham.Claire Graham is the Public Engagement Consultant for the charity DSD Families. DSD Families is an information and peer support charity for families.They work together with families and their children, teens and young adults and healthcare providers in the UK to raise happy, healthy, confident and well-informed young people who can speak up for the support they need.Every year in the UK, approximately 150 children are diagnosed with a Developmental Sex Disorder (DSD) and there are approximately 2,300 children in total living with a DSD in the country.In this episode we discuss Claire’s experience of anxiety throughout her life and the DSD she lives with called Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome.MRKH means Claire is unable to have children and we discuss Claire’s realisation about her fertility, learning how to live with it in adulthood and how its enabled her to code-switch between male and female social groups. We also discuss her frustrations when non-intersex people claim to speak on behalf of intersex people for their own political agendas and how children with DSDs can experience high levels of Gender Dysphoria. As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about DSD Families here: https://www.dsdfamilies.org/charitySupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 117 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Claire Graham.Claire Graham is the Public Engagement Consultant for the charity DSD Families. DSD Families is an information and peer support charity for families.They work together with families and their children, teens and young adults and healthcare providers in the UK to raise happy, healthy, confident and well-informed young people who can speak up for the support they need.Every year in the UK, approximately 150 children are diagnosed with a Developmental Sex Disorder (DSD) and there are approximately 2,300 children in total living with a DSD in the country.In this episode we discuss Claire’s experience of anxiety throughout her life and the DSD she lives with called Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome.MRKH means Claire is unable to have children and we discuss Claire’s realisation about her fertility, learning how to live with it in adulthood and how its enabled her to code-switch between male and female social groups. We also discuss her frustrations when non-intersex people claim to speak on behalf of intersex people for their own political agendas and how children with DSDs can experience high levels of Gender Dysphoria. As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about DSD Families here: https://www.dsdfamilies.org/charitySupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #116 - Lesley Roberts</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 116 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Lesley Roberts.Lesley is a mother and author of ‘A is for Alex’, which documents her journey of grief and losing her eldest son Alex to suicide.Alex took his own life when he was 23 years old, two years after he was circumcised aged 21. Clinicians advised him to do this to treat a medical condition he had called phimosis. Alex’s suicide shattered Lesley’s life and the lives of her other children. She wrote this book as a way o...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 116 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Lesley Roberts.Lesley is a mother and author of ‘A is for Alex’, which documents her journey of grief and losing her eldest son Alex to suicide.Alex took his own life when he was 23 years old, two years after he was circumcised aged 21. Clinicians advised him to do this to treat a medical condition he had called phimosis. Alex’s suicide shattered Lesley’s life and the lives of her other children. She wrote this book as a way of channelling her grief and to help any other parent who might have lost a child or how to support their children who may have mental health difficulties. In this episode we discuss how Alex came into the world and her journey of motherhood, the events which transpired which led to Alex’s death and how she has tried to navigate life after his passing.As always, #itsokaytovent You can buy A for Alex here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alex-Bereaved-Mothers-Promise-Beloved/dp/1913615472/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Z90DYP1T5551&amp;keywords=A+is+for+Alex&amp;qid=1643903917&amp;sprefix=a+is+for+alex%2Caps%2C188&amp;sr=8-1You can follow Lesley on social media below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LesleyRobertsAuthor/You can also contact Lesley via email here: lesleyrobertsauthor@gmail.comSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a deep and detailed discussion about grief, loss and the suicide of a loved one, which some listeners may find extremely upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 116 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Lesley Roberts.Lesley is a mother and author of ‘A is for Alex’, which documents her journey of grief and losing her eldest son Alex to suicide.Alex took his own life when he was 23 years old, two years after he was circumcised aged 21. Clinicians advised him to do this to treat a medical condition he had called phimosis. Alex’s suicide shattered Lesley’s life and the lives of her other children. She wrote this book as a way of channelling her grief and to help any other parent who might have lost a child or how to support their children who may have mental health difficulties. In this episode we discuss how Alex came into the world and her journey of motherhood, the events which transpired which led to Alex’s death and how she has tried to navigate life after his passing.As always, #itsokaytovent You can buy A for Alex here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alex-Bereaved-Mothers-Promise-Beloved/dp/1913615472/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Z90DYP1T5551&amp;keywords=A+is+for+Alex&amp;qid=1643903917&amp;sprefix=a+is+for+alex%2Caps%2C188&amp;sr=8-1You can follow Lesley on social media below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LesleyRobertsAuthor/You can also contact Lesley via email here: lesleyrobertsauthor@gmail.comSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains a deep and detailed discussion about grief, loss and the suicide of a loved one, which some listeners may find extremely upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #115 - Jerry Barnett</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 115 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jerry Barnett.Jerry has held many careers throughout his life and happened to be a software developer at the time of the Internet being created.Jerry is the author of 'Porn Panic: Sex and Censorship in the UK', which charts the history of censorship in the porn industry. Jerry argues that this censorship of porn is widespread and is having a negative impact on society.In this episode we discuss the historical context of censors...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 115 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jerry Barnett.Jerry has held many careers throughout his life and happened to be a software developer at the time of the Internet being created.Jerry is the author of &apos;Porn Panic: Sex and Censorship in the UK&apos;, which charts the history of censorship in the porn industry. Jerry argues that this censorship of porn is widespread and is having a negative impact on society.In this episode we discuss the historical context of censorship laws around porn in the UK, whether pornography really does lead to increased rates of sexual violence towards women or not and the erasure of female directors in the adult film industry and why some people pretend they don’t exist. We also discuss Jerry’s experience of becoming a father twice, once when he was very young and again as an older man and what it’s taught him about himself and life. We finish by talking about a serious physical assault Jerry experienced where he could have been killed, the short-term PTSD he experienced from it and how he overcame it to live life to the fullest.As always, #itsokaytovent You can purchase a copy of Porn Panic here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Porn-Panic-Sex-Censorship-UK-ebook/dp/B01ICAI8W6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SG767LIXSEZH&amp;keywords=porn+panic&amp;qid=1643464904&amp;sprefix=porn+paic%2Caps%2C972&amp;sr=8-1Follow Jerry on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PornPanicSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 115 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jerry Barnett.Jerry has held many careers throughout his life and happened to be a software developer at the time of the Internet being created.Jerry is the author of &apos;Porn Panic: Sex and Censorship in the UK&apos;, which charts the history of censorship in the porn industry. Jerry argues that this censorship of porn is widespread and is having a negative impact on society.In this episode we discuss the historical context of censorship laws around porn in the UK, whether pornography really does lead to increased rates of sexual violence towards women or not and the erasure of female directors in the adult film industry and why some people pretend they don’t exist. We also discuss Jerry’s experience of becoming a father twice, once when he was very young and again as an older man and what it’s taught him about himself and life. We finish by talking about a serious physical assault Jerry experienced where he could have been killed, the short-term PTSD he experienced from it and how he overcame it to live life to the fullest.As always, #itsokaytovent You can purchase a copy of Porn Panic here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Porn-Panic-Sex-Censorship-UK-ebook/dp/B01ICAI8W6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SG767LIXSEZH&amp;keywords=porn+panic&amp;qid=1643464904&amp;sprefix=porn+paic%2Caps%2C972&amp;sr=8-1Follow Jerry on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PornPanicSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #114 - Dr Karenza Moore</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 114 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Dr Karenza Moore.Karenza is a Lecturer in Sociology of Crime at Newcastle University and the Founder of Club Research. Club Research is the home of Karenza’s academic research on the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, novel psychoactive substances (NPS), drug policy, the night-time economy (NTE) and dance music club cultures and drug research methods and ethics.Karenza has been researching and writing about drugs for 18 years. Her...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 114 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Dr Karenza Moore.Karenza is a Lecturer in Sociology of Crime at Newcastle University and the Founder of Club Research. Club Research is the home of Karenza’s academic research on the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, novel psychoactive substances (NPS), drug policy, the night-time economy (NTE) and dance music club cultures and drug research methods and ethics.Karenza has been researching and writing about drugs for 18 years. Her research explores the prevalence, use patterns, emerging drug trends, meanings, motivations and consequences of drug use, especially polydrug use and drug use in recreational settings, including illegal raves, clubs, festivals and after-parties.In this episode we discuss Karenza’s academic journey, Club Research, the importance of clubs as cultural institutions, the relationship between psychedelics and mental health, a discussion about the medicinal benefits of drugs like MDMA and LSD vs the harms and how we break down the stigma behind not going out. We also talk about the eating disorder Karenza lived with between the ages of 15-30 years old, how she overcame it and how raving and clubbing massively helped her recovery.The final part of our conversation concerns the issues she’s had with Benzodiazepine and the collective trauma we are all trying to overcome brought about by Covid-19.As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Karenza on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrKarenzaMooreFind out more about Club Research here: http://clubresearch.org/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkBuy your ticket to Just Checking In Live #3 here: helmtickets.com/events/7436/vents…-dj-pete-anderson<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 114 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Dr Karenza Moore.Karenza is a Lecturer in Sociology of Crime at Newcastle University and the Founder of Club Research. Club Research is the home of Karenza’s academic research on the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, novel psychoactive substances (NPS), drug policy, the night-time economy (NTE) and dance music club cultures and drug research methods and ethics.Karenza has been researching and writing about drugs for 18 years. Her research explores the prevalence, use patterns, emerging drug trends, meanings, motivations and consequences of drug use, especially polydrug use and drug use in recreational settings, including illegal raves, clubs, festivals and after-parties.In this episode we discuss Karenza’s academic journey, Club Research, the importance of clubs as cultural institutions, the relationship between psychedelics and mental health, a discussion about the medicinal benefits of drugs like MDMA and LSD vs the harms and how we break down the stigma behind not going out. We also talk about the eating disorder Karenza lived with between the ages of 15-30 years old, how she overcame it and how raving and clubbing massively helped her recovery.The final part of our conversation concerns the issues she’s had with Benzodiazepine and the collective trauma we are all trying to overcome brought about by Covid-19.As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Karenza on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrKarenzaMooreFind out more about Club Research here: http://clubresearch.org/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkBuy your ticket to Just Checking In Live #3 here: helmtickets.com/events/7436/vents…-dj-pete-anderson<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Mind On The Game - Ben Bloomfield</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game we checked in with Ben Bloomfield. Ben was university flat-mates with friend of the pod James Lamb and plays in Sunday League team and former Vent sponsors Mabley Mavericks.In this episode we discuss Ben’s football journey, the brief 5 minutes of fame his university halls team experienced when they were sponsored by PornHub, camaraderie and how football allowed him to survive and thrive in school. We also discuss the work burnout he experienced from 2019, w...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game we checked in with Ben Bloomfield. Ben was university flat-mates with friend of the pod James Lamb and plays in Sunday League team and former Vent sponsors Mabley Mavericks.In this episode we discuss Ben’s football journey, the brief 5 minutes of fame his university halls team experienced when they were sponsored by PornHub, camaraderie and how football allowed him to survive and thrive in school. We also discuss the work burnout he experienced from 2019, why he took the plunge to leave his job during a pandemic and change profession, the mental health challenges that presented and what he’s learned having come out the other side. As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkBuy your ticket to Just Checking In Live #3 here: helmtickets.com/events/7436/vents…-dj-pete-anderson<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game we checked in with Ben Bloomfield. Ben was university flat-mates with friend of the pod James Lamb and plays in Sunday League team and former Vent sponsors Mabley Mavericks.In this episode we discuss Ben’s football journey, the brief 5 minutes of fame his university halls team experienced when they were sponsored by PornHub, camaraderie and how football allowed him to survive and thrive in school. We also discuss the work burnout he experienced from 2019, why he took the plunge to leave his job during a pandemic and change profession, the mental health challenges that presented and what he’s learned having come out the other side. As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkBuy your ticket to Just Checking In Live #3 here: helmtickets.com/events/7436/vents…-dj-pete-anderson<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2022 21:11:29 +0000</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #113 - Alex Roberts</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 113 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Alex Roberts.Alex is the sibling of a close friend of our Founder Freddie Cocker, Aimee Roberts. Freddie met Aimee through his best mate and friend of the pod James Lamb. Aimee has supported Alex’s mental health for a few years and Alex is a testament to the idea that recovery from trauma is possible and you can, with the right support, treatment and good people around you, overcome the difficulties you are going through in li...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 113 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Alex Roberts.Alex is the sibling of a close friend of our Founder Freddie Cocker, Aimee Roberts. Freddie met Aimee through his best mate and friend of the pod James Lamb. Aimee has supported Alex’s mental health for a few years and Alex is a testament to the idea that recovery from trauma is possible and you can, with the right support, treatment and good people around you, overcome the difficulties you are going through in life. In this episode we discuss Alex’s childhood and his relationship with his father. We also discuss Alex’s journey with addiction and recovery, including his difficulties with marijuana and cocaine. We hope his journey can be example to any of you Venters if you are struggling with addiction that things can and will get better. As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkBuy your ticket to Just Checking In Live #3 here: helmtickets.com/events/7436/vents…-dj-pete-andersonTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains deep and detailed discussions about drug abuse and self-harm, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 113 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Alex Roberts.Alex is the sibling of a close friend of our Founder Freddie Cocker, Aimee Roberts. Freddie met Aimee through his best mate and friend of the pod James Lamb. Aimee has supported Alex’s mental health for a few years and Alex is a testament to the idea that recovery from trauma is possible and you can, with the right support, treatment and good people around you, overcome the difficulties you are going through in life. In this episode we discuss Alex’s childhood and his relationship with his father. We also discuss Alex’s journey with addiction and recovery, including his difficulties with marijuana and cocaine. We hope his journey can be example to any of you Venters if you are struggling with addiction that things can and will get better. As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkBuy your ticket to Just Checking In Live #3 here: helmtickets.com/events/7436/vents…-dj-pete-andersonTRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains deep and detailed discussions about drug abuse and self-harm, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #112 - Mars</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 112 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Mars. Mars is a a YouTuber, commentator and trans man.Mars’s YouTube channel is called ‘upperhandMars’. He has interviewed a range of people including trans and detransitioners on his channel. He is also the host of ‘The Mars Show Podcast’.In this episode we discuss how his gender dysphoria began and his  transition, how testosterone affected his physical health and why he decided to come off it in 2021. We explore the convers...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 112 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Mars. Mars is a a YouTuber, commentator and trans man.Mars’s YouTube channel is called ‘upperhandMars’. He has interviewed a range of people including trans and detransitioners on his channel. He is also the host of ‘The Mars Show Podcast’.In this episode we discuss how his gender dysphoria began and his  transition, how testosterone affected his physical health and why he decided to come off it in 2021. We explore the conversation about gender dysphoric children right now, the conversation about trans within the butch lesbian community and how he found himself excluded from the trans community because he disagreed with some of the views espoused by some of its members.As always, #itsokaytoventSubscribe to Mars&apos;s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/upperhandMARSListen to The Mars Show Podcast here: https://themarshow.podbean.com/Follow Mars on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/UpperhandMarsSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkBuy your ticket to Just Checking In Live #3 here: helmtickets.com/events/7436/vents…-dj-pete-andersonTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains deep and detailed discussions about self-harm and suicide, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 112 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Mars. Mars is a a YouTuber, commentator and trans man.Mars’s YouTube channel is called ‘upperhandMars’. He has interviewed a range of people including trans and detransitioners on his channel. He is also the host of ‘The Mars Show Podcast’.In this episode we discuss how his gender dysphoria began and his  transition, how testosterone affected his physical health and why he decided to come off it in 2021. We explore the conversation about gender dysphoric children right now, the conversation about trans within the butch lesbian community and how he found himself excluded from the trans community because he disagreed with some of the views espoused by some of its members.As always, #itsokaytoventSubscribe to Mars&apos;s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/upperhandMARSListen to The Mars Show Podcast here: https://themarshow.podbean.com/Follow Mars on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/UpperhandMarsSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkBuy your ticket to Just Checking In Live #3 here: helmtickets.com/events/7436/vents…-dj-pete-andersonTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains deep and detailed discussions about self-harm and suicide, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #111 - Deborah Powney - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part 2 of Deborah Powney's JCIP, we talk about the academic research Deborah has done around partner abuse and domestic violence. We talk about the myths currently present in the conversation, why Deborah pushes back against the concept of 'gender-based violence', how male victim-survivors are abused by female perpetrators and the massive stigma they face in reporting it.We also discuss recent case studies in the media spotlight involving females murdering male partners or in some cases ch...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In part 2 of Deborah Powney&apos;s JCIP, we talk about the academic research Deborah has done around partner abuse and domestic violence. We talk about the myths currently present in the conversation, why Deborah pushes back against the concept of &apos;gender-based violence&apos;, how male victim-survivors are abused by female perpetrators and the massive stigma they face in reporting it.We also discuss recent case studies in the media spotlight involving females murdering male partners or in some cases children and why this is often brushed under the carpet.As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Deborah on social media below:Twitter: twitter.com/DeborahPowneySupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkBuy your ticket to Just Checking In Live #3 here: helmtickets.com/events/7436/vents…-dj-pete-anderson<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In part 2 of Deborah Powney&apos;s JCIP, we talk about the academic research Deborah has done around partner abuse and domestic violence. We talk about the myths currently present in the conversation, why Deborah pushes back against the concept of &apos;gender-based violence&apos;, how male victim-survivors are abused by female perpetrators and the massive stigma they face in reporting it.We also discuss recent case studies in the media spotlight involving females murdering male partners or in some cases children and why this is often brushed under the carpet.As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Deborah on social media below:Twitter: twitter.com/DeborahPowneySupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkBuy your ticket to Just Checking In Live #3 here: helmtickets.com/events/7436/vents…-dj-pete-anderson<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 111 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Deborah Powney. Deborah is a Final Year PHD Candidate in Psychology and is a mature academic researcher and research psychologist specialising in impact and recovery in male and female victims of partner abuse and coercive control. In Part 1 of Deborah's episode, we talk about her experience of being domestically abused by her first husband over a five and a half year period.We discuss how she was abused and her husband's narc...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 111 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Deborah Powney. Deborah is a Final Year PHD Candidate in Psychology and is a mature academic researcher and research psychologist specialising in impact and recovery in male and female victims of partner abuse and coercive control. In Part 1 of Deborah&apos;s episode, we talk about her experience of being domestically abused by her first husband over a five and a half year period.We discuss how she was abused and her husband&apos;s narcissistic personality disorder. We explore the PTSD the abuse left her with after she escaped the marriage and the post-traumatic growth she enjoyed in the years that followed. We also discuss the grief she went through in losing both her parents and her brother to suicide. As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Deborah on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeborahPowneySupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkBuy your ticket to Just Checking In Live #3 here: helmtickets.com/events/7436/vents…-dj-pete-andersonTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains deep and detailed discussions about grief, domestic abuse and suicide, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 111 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Deborah Powney. Deborah is a Final Year PHD Candidate in Psychology and is a mature academic researcher and research psychologist specialising in impact and recovery in male and female victims of partner abuse and coercive control. In Part 1 of Deborah&apos;s episode, we talk about her experience of being domestically abused by her first husband over a five and a half year period.We discuss how she was abused and her husband&apos;s narcissistic personality disorder. We explore the PTSD the abuse left her with after she escaped the marriage and the post-traumatic growth she enjoyed in the years that followed. We also discuss the grief she went through in losing both her parents and her brother to suicide. As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Deborah on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeborahPowneySupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkBuy your ticket to Just Checking In Live #3 here: helmtickets.com/events/7436/vents…-dj-pete-andersonTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains deep and detailed discussions about grief, domestic abuse and suicide, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #110 - Ria Wolstenholme</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 110 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Ria Wolstenholme.Ria is a former journalist and the co-host of the 'No Worries If Not' podcast, a podcast for the 'anxiously ambitious'.In this episode we discuss her journalism journey, being chucked in at the deep end in her university degree and how that toughened her up and cemented her desire to pursue it as a career. We talk about dealing with rejection, access in journalism and the London-centric privilege that exists. ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 110 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Ria Wolstenholme.Ria is a former journalist and the co-host of the &apos;No Worries If Not&apos; podcast, a podcast for the &apos;anxiously ambitious&apos;.In this episode we discuss her journalism journey, being chucked in at the deep end in her university degree and how that toughened her up and cemented her desire to pursue it as a career. We talk about dealing with rejection, access in journalism and the London-centric privilege that exists. We also talk about the podcast, how it allows her and Georgia to have conversations they might not otherwise have had and in bringing their WhatsApp group chat to life. For Ria’s mental health, we discuss her experience of anxiety from an early age, her parents divorce, attachment issues and independence as an adult.We finish by talking about Ria’s endometriosis, a hugely stigmatised health condition which affects women, specifically female fertility.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to No Worries If Not here: https://anchor.fm/no-worries-if-not-podcastFollow the podcast on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noworriesifnot_podcast/?hl=enFollow Ria on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/riawolstenholmeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/riawolstenholme/?hl=enSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkBuy your ticket to Just Checking In Live #3 here: https://helmtickets.com/events/7436/vents-just-checking-in-live-3-with-isla-rico-dj-pete-andersonTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a brief discussion about suicide and suicidality, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 110 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Ria Wolstenholme.Ria is a former journalist and the co-host of the &apos;No Worries If Not&apos; podcast, a podcast for the &apos;anxiously ambitious&apos;.In this episode we discuss her journalism journey, being chucked in at the deep end in her university degree and how that toughened her up and cemented her desire to pursue it as a career. We talk about dealing with rejection, access in journalism and the London-centric privilege that exists. We also talk about the podcast, how it allows her and Georgia to have conversations they might not otherwise have had and in bringing their WhatsApp group chat to life. For Ria’s mental health, we discuss her experience of anxiety from an early age, her parents divorce, attachment issues and independence as an adult.We finish by talking about Ria’s endometriosis, a hugely stigmatised health condition which affects women, specifically female fertility.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to No Worries If Not here: https://anchor.fm/no-worries-if-not-podcastFollow the podcast on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noworriesifnot_podcast/?hl=enFollow Ria on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/riawolstenholmeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/riawolstenholme/?hl=enSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkBuy your ticket to Just Checking In Live #3 here: https://helmtickets.com/events/7436/vents-just-checking-in-live-3-with-isla-rico-dj-pete-andersonTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a brief discussion about suicide and suicidality, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #109 - Shreya Shah</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 109 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Shreya Shah. Shreya is the host of the 'In All Fearness' podcast.Shreya has conversations with guests on modern day millennial dilemmas, facing their fears and being okay with not being okay.In this episode we discuss how the podcast started, social media comparison culture and how the podcast has made her reflect on her own mental health state.We also talk about Shreya’s battle with her racial heritage and how it relates to he...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 109 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Shreya Shah. Shreya is the host of the &apos;In All Fearness&apos; podcast.Shreya has conversations with guests on modern day millennial dilemmas, facing their fears and being okay with not being okay.In this episode we discuss how the podcast started, social media comparison culture and how the podcast has made her reflect on her own mental health state.We also talk about Shreya’s battle with her racial heritage and how it relates to her identity and world-view. Shreya is British-Indian and has felt the two worlds of traditional Indian culture and the English culture she was brought up in pulling her in two different directions. In the last few years, she has tried to reconcile the two whilst retaining her individuality. We discuss this ongoing battle, the therapy she has done to address it and a life-changing moment which happened in a relationship just before lockdown. As always, #itsokaytoventListen to In All Fearness here: https://anchor.fm/shreya334Follow In All Fearness on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inallfearness/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 109 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Shreya Shah. Shreya is the host of the &apos;In All Fearness&apos; podcast.Shreya has conversations with guests on modern day millennial dilemmas, facing their fears and being okay with not being okay.In this episode we discuss how the podcast started, social media comparison culture and how the podcast has made her reflect on her own mental health state.We also talk about Shreya’s battle with her racial heritage and how it relates to her identity and world-view. Shreya is British-Indian and has felt the two worlds of traditional Indian culture and the English culture she was brought up in pulling her in two different directions. In the last few years, she has tried to reconcile the two whilst retaining her individuality. We discuss this ongoing battle, the therapy she has done to address it and a life-changing moment which happened in a relationship just before lockdown. As always, #itsokaytoventListen to In All Fearness here: https://anchor.fm/shreya334Follow In All Fearness on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inallfearness/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #108 - Sarah Essoof</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 108 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Sarah Essoof.Sarah Essoof is a Business Development Manager for Timeline Television and has worked in the media industry for over 12 years.In this episode we talk about Sarah’s journey into media, work-life balance and the competitive nature of the industry. We discuss Sarah’s experiences travelling to Australia, New Zealand and the USA, how that has shaped her life and the friends she has made along the way.We also talk about ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 108 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Sarah Essoof.Sarah Essoof is a Business Development Manager for Timeline Television and has worked in the media industry for over 12 years.In this episode we talk about Sarah’s journey into media, work-life balance and the competitive nature of the industry. We discuss Sarah’s experiences travelling to Australia, New Zealand and the USA, how that has shaped her life and the friends she has made along the way.We also talk about Sarah’s lived experience of domestic abuse. Sarah was in a coercive controlling relationship with an ex-partner who abused her physically, verbally and on a few occasions, sexually.We chart the journey of how the abuse started and the reasons why, how she escaped that relationship and the flags that you can look for if someone is being domestically abused. We finish by discussing Sarah&apos;s therapy journey and how, through this treatment and support, Sarah ha started to heal her trauma and take back control of her life.As always, #itsokaytoventIf you have been affected by the issues we discussed on this episode, you can find some resources below: National Domestic Violence Helpline: www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk/ or call 0808 2000 247The Hide Out: thehideout.org.uk/Women&apos;s Aid: www.womensaid.org.uk/ManKind Initiative: https://www.mankind.org.uk/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep and detailed discussion of domestic abuse and sexual abuse, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 108 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Sarah Essoof.Sarah Essoof is a Business Development Manager for Timeline Television and has worked in the media industry for over 12 years.In this episode we talk about Sarah’s journey into media, work-life balance and the competitive nature of the industry. We discuss Sarah’s experiences travelling to Australia, New Zealand and the USA, how that has shaped her life and the friends she has made along the way.We also talk about Sarah’s lived experience of domestic abuse. Sarah was in a coercive controlling relationship with an ex-partner who abused her physically, verbally and on a few occasions, sexually.We chart the journey of how the abuse started and the reasons why, how she escaped that relationship and the flags that you can look for if someone is being domestically abused. We finish by discussing Sarah&apos;s therapy journey and how, through this treatment and support, Sarah ha started to heal her trauma and take back control of her life.As always, #itsokaytoventIf you have been affected by the issues we discussed on this episode, you can find some resources below: National Domestic Violence Helpline: www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk/ or call 0808 2000 247The Hide Out: thehideout.org.uk/Women&apos;s Aid: www.womensaid.org.uk/ManKind Initiative: https://www.mankind.org.uk/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep and detailed discussion of domestic abuse and sexual abuse, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #107 - Claire Donegan</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 107 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Claire Donegan.Claire is a recovering female gambling addict and is now a gambling addiction recovery coach, where she helps those who are currently experiencing problem gambling and those in recovery as well.In this episode we talk about how Claire became addicted to gambling and how it surrounded her during her early life and childhood, how it consumed her life and how she struggled to balance the addiction with being a youn...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 107 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Claire Donegan.Claire is a recovering female gambling addict and is now a gambling addiction recovery coach, where she helps those who are currently experiencing problem gambling and those in recovery as well.In this episode we talk about how Claire became addicted to gambling and how it surrounded her during her early life and childhood, how it consumed her life and how she struggled to balance the addiction with being a young mother of two children.We also discuss the stigma of being a female gambling addict and the differences women feel compared to men, how and why she managed to turn her life around and the positive impact she has on people through her addiction recovery coaching.  As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Claire on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaireDonegan5Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 107 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Claire Donegan.Claire is a recovering female gambling addict and is now a gambling addiction recovery coach, where she helps those who are currently experiencing problem gambling and those in recovery as well.In this episode we talk about how Claire became addicted to gambling and how it surrounded her during her early life and childhood, how it consumed her life and how she struggled to balance the addiction with being a young mother of two children.We also discuss the stigma of being a female gambling addict and the differences women feel compared to men, how and why she managed to turn her life around and the positive impact she has on people through her addiction recovery coaching.  As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Claire on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaireDonegan5Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #106 - Tim Verity</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #106 - Tim Verity</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 106 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Tim Verity. Tim is a former journalist and currently works in marketing.In this episode we talk about Tim’s journey into both these fields, work-life balance and the traumatic experience he had with one former employer in journalism.We also discuss his experiences of being sexually abused as a child by an extended family member. We explore the effect that had on him as a teenager and an adult and how he now came to be a public...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 106 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Tim Verity. Tim is a former journalist and currently works in marketing.In this episode we talk about Tim’s journey into both these fields, work-life balance and the traumatic experience he had with one former employer in journalism.We also discuss his experiences of being sexually abused as a child by an extended family member. We explore the effect that had on him as a teenager and an adult and how he now came to be a public advocate for awareness around victim-survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA).As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Tim on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tim_VeritySupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep and detailed discussion about childhood sexual abuse, which some listeners may find extremely upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 106 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Tim Verity. Tim is a former journalist and currently works in marketing.In this episode we talk about Tim’s journey into both these fields, work-life balance and the traumatic experience he had with one former employer in journalism.We also discuss his experiences of being sexually abused as a child by an extended family member. We explore the effect that had on him as a teenager and an adult and how he now came to be a public advocate for awareness around victim-survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA).As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Tim on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tim_VeritySupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep and detailed discussion about childhood sexual abuse, which some listeners may find extremely upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #105 - De-Graft Mensah</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 105 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with presenter and journalist De-Graft Mensah. De-Graft is currently one of the presenters on CBBC's Newsround and the co-host of the BBC Sounds podcast 'If You Don't Know'. In this episode we discuss how he broke into journalism and got the job at Newsround, stepping into the shoes of previous presenter Lizo Mzimba, self-doubt and a mental health 'blip' he went through. We also discuss grief and the impact that losing his uncle to ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 105 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with presenter and journalist De-Graft Mensah. De-Graft is currently one of the presenters on CBBC&apos;s Newsround and the co-host of the BBC Sounds podcast &apos;If You Don&apos;t Know&apos;. In this episode we discuss how he broke into journalism and got the job at Newsround, stepping into the shoes of previous presenter Lizo Mzimba, self-doubt and a mental health &apos;blip&apos; he went through. We also discuss grief and the impact that losing his uncle to Covid-19 had on him in 2019, being open about his mental health as a public figure and social media. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow De-Graft on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/DGMensahListen to If You Don&apos;t Know here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m000vdw7Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 105 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with presenter and journalist De-Graft Mensah. De-Graft is currently one of the presenters on CBBC&apos;s Newsround and the co-host of the BBC Sounds podcast &apos;If You Don&apos;t Know&apos;. In this episode we discuss how he broke into journalism and got the job at Newsround, stepping into the shoes of previous presenter Lizo Mzimba, self-doubt and a mental health &apos;blip&apos; he went through. We also discuss grief and the impact that losing his uncle to Covid-19 had on him in 2019, being open about his mental health as a public figure and social media. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow De-Graft on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/DGMensahListen to If You Don&apos;t Know here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m000vdw7Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #104 - Jason Hanson</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 104 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with psychotherapist Jason Hanson. Jason is the author of the book 'Domestic Abuse: Men Suffer Too'. We talk about Jason’s journey from teaching to therapy and how he’s carved out his dream career through hard work, perseverance and having an important support network. We do a deep dive into the book and find out about the stories behind male domestic abuse victim-survivors, the different forms of abuse they experience and why the ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 104 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with psychotherapist Jason Hanson. Jason is the author of the book &apos;Domestic Abuse: Men Suffer Too&apos;. We talk about Jason’s journey from teaching to therapy and how he’s carved out his dream career through hard work, perseverance and having an important support network. We do a deep dive into the book and find out about the stories behind male domestic abuse victim-survivors, the different forms of abuse they experience and why the statistics might be skewed and underreported because of the stigma men face. We also discuss Jason’s experience of being bullied in school and the scars that left him with, fatherhood and how he mentally separates from the hugely traumatic experiences he hears from his clients on a daily basis to protect his own mental health. As always, #itsokaytovent You can buy Jason&apos;s book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Domestic-Abuse-Men-Suffer-Too/dp/1739900707/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=domestic+abuse+men+suffer+too&amp;qid=1637523895&amp;sr=8-1Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 104 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with psychotherapist Jason Hanson. Jason is the author of the book &apos;Domestic Abuse: Men Suffer Too&apos;. We talk about Jason’s journey from teaching to therapy and how he’s carved out his dream career through hard work, perseverance and having an important support network. We do a deep dive into the book and find out about the stories behind male domestic abuse victim-survivors, the different forms of abuse they experience and why the statistics might be skewed and underreported because of the stigma men face. We also discuss Jason’s experience of being bullied in school and the scars that left him with, fatherhood and how he mentally separates from the hugely traumatic experiences he hears from his clients on a daily basis to protect his own mental health. As always, #itsokaytovent You can buy Jason&apos;s book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Domestic-Abuse-Men-Suffer-Too/dp/1739900707/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=domestic+abuse+men+suffer+too&amp;qid=1637523895&amp;sr=8-1Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #103 - Phil Addison</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 103 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with the other half of the Goals Don't Move Podcast, Phil Addison. Phil is the co-founder of the podcast along with best friend of our Founder Freddie Cocker and special guest on JCIP #50, James Lamb.James and Phil met whilst they were both studying at The University of South Carolina. In this episode we discuss how the pair met, their relationship and how the podcast has strengthened Phil's presentation skills in the workplace. We...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 103 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with the other half of the Goals Don&apos;t Move Podcast, Phil Addison. Phil is the co-founder of the podcast along with best friend of our Founder Freddie Cocker and special guest on JCIP #50, James Lamb.James and Phil met whilst they were both studying at The University of South Carolina. In this episode we discuss how the pair met, their relationship and how the podcast has strengthened Phil&apos;s presentation skills in the workplace. We also discuss Phil’s experience of living with ADHD from an early age. On the spectrum of ADHD, Phil says his ADHD was not as severe as other people who live with the neurological condition. He did need to go on medication for it but he says the ADHD has never held him back in life.We also talk about Phil’s weight loss journey and his desire to become a healthier and better version of himself.We discuss how his friends teasing of him when he was tempted to stray from the path helped him achieve his goals, why he found that to be a positive thing for him and how that weight loss has improved his self-esteem and physical health.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to the GDM Podcast on streaming platforms here: https://goalsdontmove.buzzsprout.com/Follow the GDM Podcast on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goalsdontmove/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 103 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with the other half of the Goals Don&apos;t Move Podcast, Phil Addison. Phil is the co-founder of the podcast along with best friend of our Founder Freddie Cocker and special guest on JCIP #50, James Lamb.James and Phil met whilst they were both studying at The University of South Carolina. In this episode we discuss how the pair met, their relationship and how the podcast has strengthened Phil&apos;s presentation skills in the workplace. We also discuss Phil’s experience of living with ADHD from an early age. On the spectrum of ADHD, Phil says his ADHD was not as severe as other people who live with the neurological condition. He did need to go on medication for it but he says the ADHD has never held him back in life.We also talk about Phil’s weight loss journey and his desire to become a healthier and better version of himself.We discuss how his friends teasing of him when he was tempted to stray from the path helped him achieve his goals, why he found that to be a positive thing for him and how that weight loss has improved his self-esteem and physical health.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to the GDM Podcast on streaming platforms here: https://goalsdontmove.buzzsprout.com/Follow the GDM Podcast on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goalsdontmove/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #102 - Kat Rosenfield</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #102 - Kat Rosenfield</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 102 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist and New York Times bestselling author Kat Rosenfield.Kat is a culture writer and one half of the Feminist Chaos Podcast. She is the co-author of Stan Lee's 'Alliances' and the author of the recently published novel 'No One Will Miss Her'.In this episode we discuss how Kat got into journalism, people using mental health trauma as currency, #MeToo and a deep dive into an article she wrote for Newsweek about flirting th...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 102 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist and New York Times bestselling author Kat Rosenfield.Kat is a culture writer and one half of the Feminist Chaos Podcast. She is the co-author of Stan Lee&apos;s &apos;Alliances&apos; and the author of the recently published novel &apos;No One Will Miss Her&apos;.In this episode we discuss how Kat got into journalism, people using mental health trauma as currency, #MeToo and a deep dive into an article she wrote for Newsweek about flirting through a mental health lens.As always, #itsokaytoventRead the Newsweek article we referenced on the podcast here: https://www.newsweek.com/millennials-gen-z-are-trying-kill-flirting-will-they-succeed-opinion-1605294Follow Kat on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/katrosenfieldYou can purchase &apos;No One Will Miss Her&apos; here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/No-One-Will-Miss-Her/dp/0063057018Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 102 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with journalist and New York Times bestselling author Kat Rosenfield.Kat is a culture writer and one half of the Feminist Chaos Podcast. She is the co-author of Stan Lee&apos;s &apos;Alliances&apos; and the author of the recently published novel &apos;No One Will Miss Her&apos;.In this episode we discuss how Kat got into journalism, people using mental health trauma as currency, #MeToo and a deep dive into an article she wrote for Newsweek about flirting through a mental health lens.As always, #itsokaytoventRead the Newsweek article we referenced on the podcast here: https://www.newsweek.com/millennials-gen-z-are-trying-kill-flirting-will-they-succeed-opinion-1605294Follow Kat on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/katrosenfieldYou can purchase &apos;No One Will Miss Her&apos; here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/No-One-Will-Miss-Her/dp/0063057018Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #101 - Charlie Livings</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 101 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Charlie Livings. Charlie is a long-time friend of our Founder Freddie Cocker.Freddie and Charlie met at a Kids in Glass Houses gig with previous JCIP guest Jay Fisher.After that gig, every year, they have met up and seen one of their favourite bands, You Me At Six. Charlie lives in Brighton and works as an accountant. In this episode we discuss Charlie’s sexuality and her coming out story as a lesbian woman. We talk about the ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In episode 101 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Charlie Livings. Charlie is a long-time friend of our Founder Freddie Cocker.Freddie and Charlie met at a Kids in Glass Houses gig with previous JCIP guest Jay Fisher.After that gig, every year, they have met up and seen one of their favourite bands, You Me At Six. Charlie lives in Brighton and works as an accountant. In this episode we discuss Charlie’s sexuality and her coming out story as a lesbian woman. We talk about the gender dysphoria she experienced during her second year of university, self-harm and self-acceptance.We also talk about her experience of taking medication, anxiety and her therapy journey.We finish with a nostalgic conversation about friendship, growing up and the power of live music to unite, break down barriers and how in some ways, it might be a form of therapy in itself. As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode 101 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Charlie Livings. Charlie is a long-time friend of our Founder Freddie Cocker.Freddie and Charlie met at a Kids in Glass Houses gig with previous JCIP guest Jay Fisher.After that gig, every year, they have met up and seen one of their favourite bands, You Me At Six. Charlie lives in Brighton and works as an accountant. In this episode we discuss Charlie’s sexuality and her coming out story as a lesbian woman. We talk about the gender dysphoria she experienced during her second year of university, self-harm and self-acceptance.We also talk about her experience of taking medication, anxiety and her therapy journey.We finish with a nostalgic conversation about friendship, growing up and the power of live music to unite, break down barriers and how in some ways, it might be a form of therapy in itself. As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #100 - The Boys</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #100 - The Boys</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[For the landmark 100th episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, our Founder Freddie Cocker got together some of the boys in his social group to talk about mental health and growing up together.Previous JCIP guests Alex Bartlett, James Lamb made their return, with Alex Hensman joining in the conversation on debut. James and Alex Bartlett reflected on their podcast episodes, the reaction to them and what they've learned following their release. Alex Hensman talked about supporting a close frien...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[For the landmark 100th episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, our Founder Freddie Cocker got together some of the boys in his social group to talk about mental health and growing up together.Previous JCIP guests Alex Bartlett, James Lamb made their return, with Alex Hensman joining in the conversation on debut. James and Alex Bartlett reflected on their podcast episodes, the reaction to them and what they&apos;ve learned following their release. Alex Hensman talked about supporting a close friend at university with his mental health and how he had to learn the communication skills required to help him. They also discussed their favourite memories growing up together, how their social group has evolved from their teenage years to adulthood, getting better at having uncomfortable conversations and independence.Thank you to every single guest who has come on and bared their soul to us and to everyone who has supported the podcast to get it to this milestone. Here&apos;s to the next 100 episodes! As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[For the landmark 100th episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, our Founder Freddie Cocker got together some of the boys in his social group to talk about mental health and growing up together.Previous JCIP guests Alex Bartlett, James Lamb made their return, with Alex Hensman joining in the conversation on debut. James and Alex Bartlett reflected on their podcast episodes, the reaction to them and what they&apos;ve learned following their release. Alex Hensman talked about supporting a close friend at university with his mental health and how he had to learn the communication skills required to help him. They also discussed their favourite memories growing up together, how their social group has evolved from their teenage years to adulthood, getting better at having uncomfortable conversations and independence.Thank you to every single guest who has come on and bared their soul to us and to everyone who has supported the podcast to get it to this milestone. Here&apos;s to the next 100 episodes! As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the ninety-ninth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Debbie Hayton. Debbie is a teacher, writer and commentator. She has written for outlets including UnHerd and The Spectator. Debbie is also a transsexual woman. In this episode we talk about her teaching journey, her proudest moments and the positivity that helping students has on her mental health. We talk about Debbie's transition and her journey from her former name David to Debbie, the gender dysphoria she exper...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the ninety-ninth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Debbie Hayton. Debbie is a teacher, writer and commentator. She has written for outlets including UnHerd and The Spectator. Debbie is also a transsexual woman. In this episode we talk about her teaching journey, her proudest moments and the positivity that helping students has on her mental health. We talk about Debbie&apos;s transition and her journey from her former name David to Debbie, the gender dysphoria she experienced from early childhood, self-harm, transitioning whilst still working as a teacher, autogynephilia and why it&apos;s such a taboo term. We also talk about her views on the trans debate at the moment including gender identity, children with gender dysphoria and social media abuse. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Debbie on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/DebbieHaytonYou can read more of Debbie&apos;s writing here: https://debbiehayton.com/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep and detailed discussion about self-harm, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the ninety-ninth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Debbie Hayton. Debbie is a teacher, writer and commentator. She has written for outlets including UnHerd and The Spectator. Debbie is also a transsexual woman. In this episode we talk about her teaching journey, her proudest moments and the positivity that helping students has on her mental health. We talk about Debbie&apos;s transition and her journey from her former name David to Debbie, the gender dysphoria she experienced from early childhood, self-harm, transitioning whilst still working as a teacher, autogynephilia and why it&apos;s such a taboo term. We also talk about her views on the trans debate at the moment including gender identity, children with gender dysphoria and social media abuse. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Debbie on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/DebbieHaytonYou can read more of Debbie&apos;s writing here: https://debbiehayton.com/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep and detailed discussion about self-harm, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - The Night Society</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with Harry and Tom aka The Night Society. The Night Society are a dance floor indie-pop duo based in Guildford, UK. Drawing inspiration from their indie heroes such as The Wombats and Bombay Bicycle Club, they make unashamedly crystalline 80s dance-floor indie.Since the release of their debut single in March last year, The Night Society have racked up over 400K streams and gained extensive support from BBC Introducing, with BBC Intro Norfolk na...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with Harry and Tom aka The Night Society. The Night Society are a dance floor indie-pop duo based in Guildford, UK. Drawing inspiration from their indie heroes such as The Wombats and Bombay Bicycle Club, they make unashamedly crystalline 80s dance-floor indie.Since the release of their debut single in March last year, The Night Society have racked up over 400K streams and gained extensive support from BBC Introducing, with BBC Intro Norfolk naming their second single ‘Believe’ their ‘Record of the Week’ and BBC Intro The South choosing them as one of their featured artists last year.In this episode we talk about how the duo met, comparison culture in the music industry, the streaming wars and developing your stage persona. We also talk about the grief that Harry went through with the loss of his grandad and the creative drain Tom has experienced when he would return home from university. As always, #itsokaytoventListen to The Night Society on streaming platforms below:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Q0FwVZnN1lK38DO5s6LYe?si=eada936e77aa440bYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKFue624x1YmpthpRq8_seAFollow The Night Society on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenightsociety/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: The Night Society - TV Dinner: https://open.spotify.com/track/269VP2UvZ6mlRAWder1UFY?si=9bf7f7a9d788413dTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with Harry and Tom aka The Night Society. The Night Society are a dance floor indie-pop duo based in Guildford, UK. Drawing inspiration from their indie heroes such as The Wombats and Bombay Bicycle Club, they make unashamedly crystalline 80s dance-floor indie.Since the release of their debut single in March last year, The Night Society have racked up over 400K streams and gained extensive support from BBC Introducing, with BBC Intro Norfolk naming their second single ‘Believe’ their ‘Record of the Week’ and BBC Intro The South choosing them as one of their featured artists last year.In this episode we talk about how the duo met, comparison culture in the music industry, the streaming wars and developing your stage persona. We also talk about the grief that Harry went through with the loss of his grandad and the creative drain Tom has experienced when he would return home from university. As always, #itsokaytoventListen to The Night Society on streaming platforms below:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Q0FwVZnN1lK38DO5s6LYe?si=eada936e77aa440bYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKFue624x1YmpthpRq8_seAFollow The Night Society on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenightsociety/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: The Night Society - TV Dinner: https://open.spotify.com/track/269VP2UvZ6mlRAWder1UFY?si=9bf7f7a9d788413dTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the ninety-eighth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Sinéad Watson. Sinéad is a detransitioned woman who has spoken openly about her journey from transition to detransition. In this episode we discuss the sexual abuse Sinéad experienced as a child, teenager and young adult and how she says this created her gender dysphoria and fuelled her desire to live as a trans man. We discuss the double mastectomy she underwent aged 26, how being on testosterone affected her me...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the ninety-eighth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Sinéad Watson. Sinéad is a detransitioned woman who has spoken openly about her journey from transition to detransition. In this episode we discuss the sexual abuse Sinéad experienced as a child, teenager and young adult and how she says this created her gender dysphoria and fuelled her desire to live as a trans man. We discuss the double mastectomy she underwent aged 26, how being on testosterone affected her mental and physical health and her decision to come off it. We also discuss her issues with alcoholism and how she came to the realisation that she wanted to desist and live as a natal woman again. As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Sinéad on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImWatson91Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep and detailed discussion about sexual abuse and suicide, which some listeners may find extremely upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the ninety-eighth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Sinéad Watson. Sinéad is a detransitioned woman who has spoken openly about her journey from transition to detransition. In this episode we discuss the sexual abuse Sinéad experienced as a child, teenager and young adult and how she says this created her gender dysphoria and fuelled her desire to live as a trans man. We discuss the double mastectomy she underwent aged 26, how being on testosterone affected her mental and physical health and her decision to come off it. We also discuss her issues with alcoholism and how she came to the realisation that she wanted to desist and live as a natal woman again. As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Sinéad on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImWatson91Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep and detailed discussion about sexual abuse and suicide, which some listeners may find extremely upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #97 - Peter O&#39;Toole</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the ninety-seventh episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with freelance illustrator and designer Peter O'Toole. Pete has worked with clients including Adidas, Mundial Magazine, Nike, Scotts Menswear, The Telegraph, Men’s Health USA and Huddersfield Town Football Club. In this episode we discuss how Pete became an illustrator and designer, class in the industry, self-doubt, comparison culture and the precarious nature of being a freelancer. We also discuss burnout, Pete’s e...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the ninety-seventh episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with freelance illustrator and designer Peter O&apos;Toole. Pete has worked with clients including Adidas, Mundial Magazine, Nike, Scotts Menswear, The Telegraph, Men’s Health USA and Huddersfield Town Football Club. In this episode we discuss how Pete became an illustrator and designer, class in the industry, self-doubt, comparison culture and the precarious nature of being a freelancer. We also discuss burnout, Pete’s experience of therapy and the stigma he felt in accessing it, managing your physical and mental health and the early mid-life crisis he had just before the first Covid-19 lockdown.  As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about Pete&apos;s work here: http://www.peter-otoole.co.uk/Follow on Pete on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/peterotooleartSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the ninety-seventh episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with freelance illustrator and designer Peter O&apos;Toole. Pete has worked with clients including Adidas, Mundial Magazine, Nike, Scotts Menswear, The Telegraph, Men’s Health USA and Huddersfield Town Football Club. In this episode we discuss how Pete became an illustrator and designer, class in the industry, self-doubt, comparison culture and the precarious nature of being a freelancer. We also discuss burnout, Pete’s experience of therapy and the stigma he felt in accessing it, managing your physical and mental health and the early mid-life crisis he had just before the first Covid-19 lockdown.  As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about Pete&apos;s work here: http://www.peter-otoole.co.uk/Follow on Pete on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/peterotooleartSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #96 - Fiona Scarlett</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the ninety-sixth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with author Fiona Scarlett. Fiona recently published her first novel 'Boys Don't Cry' which we dive into in this episode. We discuss the themes it explores including masculinity, grief, brotherhood and fatherhood. Fiona also works full-time as a teacher.  We discuss her teaching journey, the impact that social media has had on the mental health of boys and girls in Gen-Z (including her own children) and the impact that ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the ninety-sixth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with author Fiona Scarlett. Fiona recently published her first novel &apos;Boys Don&apos;t Cry&apos; which we dive into in this episode. We discuss the themes it explores including masculinity, grief, brotherhood and fatherhood. Fiona also works full-time as a teacher.  We discuss her teaching journey, the impact that social media has had on the mental health of boys and girls in Gen-Z (including her own children) and the impact that losing her father had on her in December 2020. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can buy Boys Don&apos;t Cry here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/boys-dont-cry/fiona-scarlett/9780571366071You can follow Fiona on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Scarlett_for_yaSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the ninety-sixth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with author Fiona Scarlett. Fiona recently published her first novel &apos;Boys Don&apos;t Cry&apos; which we dive into in this episode. We discuss the themes it explores including masculinity, grief, brotherhood and fatherhood. Fiona also works full-time as a teacher.  We discuss her teaching journey, the impact that social media has had on the mental health of boys and girls in Gen-Z (including her own children) and the impact that losing her father had on her in December 2020. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can buy Boys Don&apos;t Cry here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/boys-dont-cry/fiona-scarlett/9780571366071You can follow Fiona on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Scarlett_for_yaSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the ninety-fifth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Naama Kates.Naama is a film-maker, writer, musician and the Founder of The Incel Project. The Incel Project is a podcast takes a deep dive into the involuntary celibate community. We talk about Naama's writing journey, the challenges she faced as an actor and why she chose to cover a topic like incels and incel culture.We also discuss the struggles she faced fitting in at school as a child and teenager, loneliness...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the ninety-fifth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Naama Kates.Naama is a film-maker, writer, musician and the Founder of The Incel Project. The Incel Project is a podcast takes a deep dive into the involuntary celibate community. We talk about Naama&apos;s writing journey, the challenges she faced as an actor and why she chose to cover a topic like incels and incel culture.We also discuss the struggles she faced fitting in at school as a child and teenager, loneliness, self-worth and the impact that losing her mother to suicide had on her aged 17. The taboo around suicide death is still incredibly high and we explore how that taboo manifested in her family, the lack of mental health support Naama had after her mother died and how its shaped her into the woman she is today. As always, #itsokaytovent Listen to The Incel Project here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/incel/id1469915971Follow The Incel Project on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/IncelProjectReferences:- &apos;What the media gets wrong about incels&apos; - UnHerd: https://unherd.com/2021/08/what-the-media-gets-wrong-about-incels/- &apos;Online dating trends: Men outnumber women on Tinder by 9 to 1 (while Grinder wins for age diversity)&apos; - Net Imperative: https://www.netimperative.com/2019/04/05/online-dating-trends-men-outnumber-women-on-tinder-by-9-to-1-while-grinder-wins-for-age-diversity/- &apos;It&apos;s Not You, it&apos;s TINDER. Let&apos;s talk sexonomics...&apos; - Laci Green: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZNmt-XpqZo&amp;ab_channel=lacigreen (1:02)Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief, loss and the suicide of a loved one, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the ninety-fifth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Naama Kates.Naama is a film-maker, writer, musician and the Founder of The Incel Project. The Incel Project is a podcast takes a deep dive into the involuntary celibate community. We talk about Naama&apos;s writing journey, the challenges she faced as an actor and why she chose to cover a topic like incels and incel culture.We also discuss the struggles she faced fitting in at school as a child and teenager, loneliness, self-worth and the impact that losing her mother to suicide had on her aged 17. The taboo around suicide death is still incredibly high and we explore how that taboo manifested in her family, the lack of mental health support Naama had after her mother died and how its shaped her into the woman she is today. As always, #itsokaytovent Listen to The Incel Project here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/incel/id1469915971Follow The Incel Project on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/IncelProjectReferences:- &apos;What the media gets wrong about incels&apos; - UnHerd: https://unherd.com/2021/08/what-the-media-gets-wrong-about-incels/- &apos;Online dating trends: Men outnumber women on Tinder by 9 to 1 (while Grinder wins for age diversity)&apos; - Net Imperative: https://www.netimperative.com/2019/04/05/online-dating-trends-men-outnumber-women-on-tinder-by-9-to-1-while-grinder-wins-for-age-diversity/- &apos;It&apos;s Not You, it&apos;s TINDER. Let&apos;s talk sexonomics...&apos; - Laci Green: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZNmt-XpqZo&amp;ab_channel=lacigreen (1:02)Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief, loss and the suicide of a loved one, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #94 - Figen Murray</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the ninety-fourth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Figen Murray. Figen is a former psychotherapist, life coach and author of the book ‘Bears Have Issues Too’. Figen worked as a counsellor for over 23 years and offered clinical supervision to other counsellors as well. She is the mother of five children but on 22nd May 2017, her life changed forever. One of her children, Martyn attended a concert by Ariana Grande at the Manchester Arena. Little did Martyn know that...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the ninety-fourth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Figen Murray. Figen is a former psychotherapist, life coach and author of the book ‘Bears Have Issues Too’. Figen worked as a counsellor for over 23 years and offered clinical supervision to other counsellors as well. She is the mother of five children but on 22nd May 2017, her life changed forever. One of her children, Martyn attended a concert by Ariana Grande at the Manchester Arena. Little did Martyn know that a terrorist was amongst the crowd and a bomb went off, killing Martyn along with 21 other people. It was a moment that shocked and devastated the entire country, with many wondering how a bomb could be smuggled into a venue like that with so many people in attendance. From that moment on, Figen gave up her career as a therapist to advocate for greater security at venues like the Manchester Arena and began speaking at schools, universities and conferences, talking to children and trying to stop attacks at the MEN happening in the future. She is the architect behind ‘Martyn’s Law’, a campaign which calls for entertainment venues to improve security against the threat of terrorism and would like to make it a requirement in legislation that all venues in Manchester and cities and towns across the UK have a counter-terrorism plan. Her petition to make Martyn&apos;s Law mandatory has received over 23,000 signatures. On top of all that, to help people feel less alone, Figen knits bears and gives them personalities and backstories that often relate to mental illness. In this episode we talk about her counselling journey and how even therapists need therapy themselves, Martyn’s life, the events surrounding his passing, how she carries his memory with her today and what she hopes to achieve with Martyn’s Law.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about Figen&apos;s work here: https://www.figenmurray.co.uk/You can follow Figen on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FigenMurrayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/figenmurray/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss, which some listeners may find extremely upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the ninety-fourth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Figen Murray. Figen is a former psychotherapist, life coach and author of the book ‘Bears Have Issues Too’. Figen worked as a counsellor for over 23 years and offered clinical supervision to other counsellors as well. She is the mother of five children but on 22nd May 2017, her life changed forever. One of her children, Martyn attended a concert by Ariana Grande at the Manchester Arena. Little did Martyn know that a terrorist was amongst the crowd and a bomb went off, killing Martyn along with 21 other people. It was a moment that shocked and devastated the entire country, with many wondering how a bomb could be smuggled into a venue like that with so many people in attendance. From that moment on, Figen gave up her career as a therapist to advocate for greater security at venues like the Manchester Arena and began speaking at schools, universities and conferences, talking to children and trying to stop attacks at the MEN happening in the future. She is the architect behind ‘Martyn’s Law’, a campaign which calls for entertainment venues to improve security against the threat of terrorism and would like to make it a requirement in legislation that all venues in Manchester and cities and towns across the UK have a counter-terrorism plan. Her petition to make Martyn&apos;s Law mandatory has received over 23,000 signatures. On top of all that, to help people feel less alone, Figen knits bears and gives them personalities and backstories that often relate to mental illness. In this episode we talk about her counselling journey and how even therapists need therapy themselves, Martyn’s life, the events surrounding his passing, how she carries his memory with her today and what she hopes to achieve with Martyn’s Law.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about Figen&apos;s work here: https://www.figenmurray.co.uk/You can follow Figen on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FigenMurrayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/figenmurray/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss, which some listeners may find extremely upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #93 - Mark Wyatt</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the ninety-third episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Mark Wyatt. Mark works as a Fitness Manager and Senior Personal Trainer for Nuffield Health.In this episode we discuss Mark’s journey into fitness, his transition from aspiring teacher to personal trainer, the social status culture that exists in some personal trainer circles and the relationship between physical health and mental health.We also discuss the mental health difficulties Mark has had in some relations...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the ninety-third episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Mark Wyatt. Mark works as a Fitness Manager and Senior Personal Trainer for Nuffield Health.In this episode we discuss Mark’s journey into fitness, his transition from aspiring teacher to personal trainer, the social status culture that exists in some personal trainer circles and the relationship between physical health and mental health.We also discuss the mental health difficulties Mark has had in some relationships he&apos;s had, self-acceptance, therapy and his relationship with his phone.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Mark on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markwyatt_fitness/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the ninety-third episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Mark Wyatt. Mark works as a Fitness Manager and Senior Personal Trainer for Nuffield Health.In this episode we discuss Mark’s journey into fitness, his transition from aspiring teacher to personal trainer, the social status culture that exists in some personal trainer circles and the relationship between physical health and mental health.We also discuss the mental health difficulties Mark has had in some relationships he&apos;s had, self-acceptance, therapy and his relationship with his phone.As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Mark on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markwyatt_fitness/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #92 - Patricia Faulks</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the ninety-second episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Patricia Faulks. Trish is the Founder of 'Just Me &amp; Lilley', which is a platform she uses to talk about her lived experience of being involuntarily childless. In this episode we talk about Patricia's issues with conceiving children in her early-20s with her first husband, perfectionism and all of the social stigmas associated with living without children as a woman. We also talk about the massive positivity t...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the ninety-second episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Patricia Faulks. Trish is the Founder of &apos;Just Me &amp; Lilley&apos;, which is a platform she uses to talk about her lived experience of being involuntarily childless. In this episode we talk about Patricia&apos;s issues with conceiving children in her early-20s with her first husband, perfectionism and all of the social stigmas associated with living without children as a woman. We also talk about the massive positivity that her dog Lilley has brought to her life, how she treats her like her own child and how the death of her dog before Lilley caused her to come very close to taking her own life. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Trish on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustMeandLilleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/justmeandlilley/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a brief discussion about suicide and suicidality, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the ninety-second episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Patricia Faulks. Trish is the Founder of &apos;Just Me &amp; Lilley&apos;, which is a platform she uses to talk about her lived experience of being involuntarily childless. In this episode we talk about Patricia&apos;s issues with conceiving children in her early-20s with her first husband, perfectionism and all of the social stigmas associated with living without children as a woman. We also talk about the massive positivity that her dog Lilley has brought to her life, how she treats her like her own child and how the death of her dog before Lilley caused her to come very close to taking her own life. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Trish on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustMeandLilleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/justmeandlilley/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a brief discussion about suicide and suicidality, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - Isla Rico</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with Cal from UK indie/pop group Isla Rico. Isla Rico originally started as another band called Off Shore and we chart the evolution and journey from Off Shore to Isla Rico, which has culminated in their joyous debut single 'Laying In The Summer Rain'. We also discuss the importance of perseverance and hard work in the music industry and how Isla Rico has given Cal a major boost to his mental health. We also discuss Cal’s upbringing and growing...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with Cal from UK indie/pop group Isla Rico. Isla Rico originally started as another band called Off Shore and we chart the evolution and journey from Off Shore to Isla Rico, which has culminated in their joyous debut single &apos;Laying In The Summer Rain&apos;. We also discuss the importance of perseverance and hard work in the music industry and how Isla Rico has given Cal a major boost to his mental health. We also discuss Cal’s upbringing and growing up with family members who’ve had mental health difficulties as well as his own lived experience of suicidality. On one occasion, Cal came very close to taking his own life and we discuss the story behind it and how a text message saved his life.  Demystifying the concept of mindfulness is also on the menu as well as the importance of an individualist approach to mental health treatment. As always, #itsokaytovent Listen to Isla Rico on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7xMn4GPdB4PbXb5GpE7v6Y?si=bddb07b793f848d6SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/islaricoFollow Isla Rico on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareislarico/?utm_source=ig_embedTwitter: https://twitter.com/weareislaricoSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Isla Rico - Laying In The Summer Rain: https://soundcloud.com/islarico/isla-rico-laying-in-the-summerTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep and detailed discussion about suicide and suicidality, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with Cal from UK indie/pop group Isla Rico. Isla Rico originally started as another band called Off Shore and we chart the evolution and journey from Off Shore to Isla Rico, which has culminated in their joyous debut single &apos;Laying In The Summer Rain&apos;. We also discuss the importance of perseverance and hard work in the music industry and how Isla Rico has given Cal a major boost to his mental health. We also discuss Cal’s upbringing and growing up with family members who’ve had mental health difficulties as well as his own lived experience of suicidality. On one occasion, Cal came very close to taking his own life and we discuss the story behind it and how a text message saved his life.  Demystifying the concept of mindfulness is also on the menu as well as the importance of an individualist approach to mental health treatment. As always, #itsokaytovent Listen to Isla Rico on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7xMn4GPdB4PbXb5GpE7v6Y?si=bddb07b793f848d6SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/islaricoFollow Isla Rico on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareislarico/?utm_source=ig_embedTwitter: https://twitter.com/weareislaricoSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Isla Rico - Laying In The Summer Rain: https://soundcloud.com/islarico/isla-rico-laying-in-the-summerTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep and detailed discussion about suicide and suicidality, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #91 - Joshua&#39;s Opinion</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #91 - Joshua&#39;s Opinion</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the ninety-first episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with YouTuber and advocate for greater gambling awareness, Joshua's Opinion. Joshua talks about his lived experience of gambling addiction on his channel as well as topics covering self-acceptance, personal responsibility and growth. In this episode we talked about his gambling addiction and his recovery to where he is today, how gambling addiction is viewed and talked about in Afro-Caribbean communities and what he's ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the ninety-first episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with YouTuber and advocate for greater gambling awareness, Joshua&apos;s Opinion. Joshua talks about his lived experience of gambling addiction on his channel as well as topics covering self-acceptance, personal responsibility and growth. In this episode we talked about his gambling addiction and his recovery to where he is today, how gambling addiction is viewed and talked about in Afro-Caribbean communities and what he&apos;s learned along the way. We also discuss what the YouTube channel has given his mental health as well as his journey as a musician and artist in his own right. As always, #itsokaytoventSubscribe to Joshua&apos;s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3KoK-lt4-FRK7TFFdrMX0gYou can follow Joshua on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshuasopinionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuasopinion/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the ninety-first episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with YouTuber and advocate for greater gambling awareness, Joshua&apos;s Opinion. Joshua talks about his lived experience of gambling addiction on his channel as well as topics covering self-acceptance, personal responsibility and growth. In this episode we talked about his gambling addiction and his recovery to where he is today, how gambling addiction is viewed and talked about in Afro-Caribbean communities and what he&apos;s learned along the way. We also discuss what the YouTube channel has given his mental health as well as his journey as a musician and artist in his own right. As always, #itsokaytoventSubscribe to Joshua&apos;s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3KoK-lt4-FRK7TFFdrMX0gYou can follow Joshua on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshuasopinionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuasopinion/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #90 - Aaron Kimberly</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the ninetieth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Aaron Kimberly. Aaron is a transsexual man (this is the term he prefers) and the Founder of the Gender Dysphoric Alliance Canada (GDAC).GDAC was formed in 2021 by a small group of community members made up of trans and detransitioned people who say they are concerned about the direction that gender medicine and activism has taken.GDAC is not formally affiliated with any political party, religious organization or prof...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the ninetieth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Aaron Kimberly. Aaron is a transsexual man (this is the term he prefers) and the Founder of the Gender Dysphoric Alliance Canada (GDAC).GDAC was formed in 2021 by a small group of community members made up of trans and detransitioned people who say they are concerned about the direction that gender medicine and activism has taken.GDAC is not formally affiliated with any political party, religious organization or professional association but the one thing all its members have in common is their own lived experience of Gender Dysphoria (GD). In their mission statement they state: “though there is still a lot unknown about GD, we believe it is a condition with many possible pathways to it and through it, which is supported by peer-reviewed evidence.  Some people with GD identify as transsexual or transgender and many do not. Some have chosen to medically transition and are happy to have done so. Others have detransitioned or desisted. Many have lived full lives without the need to ever medically transition. Some are heterosexual and some are gay, lesbian or bisexual.”In this episode we discuss Aaron’s healthcare background and how and why he came to care about the trans issue, particularly in children and teenagers around gender dysphoria. He establishes the difference between Early Childhood Gender Dysphoria and Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria (ROGD), the rise of detransitioners and what this means for the LGBT community going forward and the wider conversation about transitioning through a mental health lens.We also discuss Aaron’s own transsexual journey, why he wanted to transition from female to male, the significance of leaving behind his former name, why he and other transsexual people have a huge desire to blend into society post-transition and the research that links gender dysphoria to other neurological conditions like ADHD or Autism. As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Aaron on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Aaron_GDACSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the ninetieth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Aaron Kimberly. Aaron is a transsexual man (this is the term he prefers) and the Founder of the Gender Dysphoric Alliance Canada (GDAC).GDAC was formed in 2021 by a small group of community members made up of trans and detransitioned people who say they are concerned about the direction that gender medicine and activism has taken.GDAC is not formally affiliated with any political party, religious organization or professional association but the one thing all its members have in common is their own lived experience of Gender Dysphoria (GD). In their mission statement they state: “though there is still a lot unknown about GD, we believe it is a condition with many possible pathways to it and through it, which is supported by peer-reviewed evidence.  Some people with GD identify as transsexual or transgender and many do not. Some have chosen to medically transition and are happy to have done so. Others have detransitioned or desisted. Many have lived full lives without the need to ever medically transition. Some are heterosexual and some are gay, lesbian or bisexual.”In this episode we discuss Aaron’s healthcare background and how and why he came to care about the trans issue, particularly in children and teenagers around gender dysphoria. He establishes the difference between Early Childhood Gender Dysphoria and Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria (ROGD), the rise of detransitioners and what this means for the LGBT community going forward and the wider conversation about transitioning through a mental health lens.We also discuss Aaron’s own transsexual journey, why he wanted to transition from female to male, the significance of leaving behind his former name, why he and other transsexual people have a huge desire to blend into society post-transition and the research that links gender dysphoria to other neurological conditions like ADHD or Autism. As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Aaron on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Aaron_GDACSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks - Louis La Roche</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with one of the leaders in the UK House &amp; Disco scene, Louis La Roche. Louis has been in the game since 2008 and came to prominence on a track he made called ‘Love’ which sampled Michael Jackson and was originally mistaken by many people to be a Daft Punk record. He formed his own record label ‘Ever After Records’ in 2008 and has put out three studio albums and 10 EPs. He has put out official remixes for the likes of Fatboy Slim, Basement ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with one of the leaders in the UK House &amp; Disco scene, Louis La Roche. Louis has been in the game since 2008 and came to prominence on a track he made called ‘Love’ which sampled Michael Jackson and was originally mistaken by many people to be a Daft Punk record. He formed his own record label ‘Ever After Records’ in 2008 and has put out three studio albums and 10 EPs. He has put out official remixes for the likes of Fatboy Slim, Basement Jaxx, DJ Spiller, Aeroplane, Del Marquis (of the Scissor Sisters) and The Supermen Lovers. In this episode we discuss his music journey and being in the game for over 14 years, the difference between being independent and on a record label, the impact that touring has had on his mental health  and having to be a 1-man band as an independent artist. We also discuss the challenges he has had in separating Louis La Roche the artist from Brett the man, partner, brother and son, the shyness he had as a child growing up and the brain haemorrhage his mother went through in 2020.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Louis La Roche on streaming platforms below: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/iamlouislarocheYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4xKzZ46Y38S6f0YwDJTJwSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0a03X57i18eG1yBzpmhZAsFollow Louis La Roche on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamlouislarocheInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamlouislaroche/?hl=enSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Louis La Roche &amp; Mylo - Lovers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2vegAxWfh8<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with one of the leaders in the UK House &amp; Disco scene, Louis La Roche. Louis has been in the game since 2008 and came to prominence on a track he made called ‘Love’ which sampled Michael Jackson and was originally mistaken by many people to be a Daft Punk record. He formed his own record label ‘Ever After Records’ in 2008 and has put out three studio albums and 10 EPs. He has put out official remixes for the likes of Fatboy Slim, Basement Jaxx, DJ Spiller, Aeroplane, Del Marquis (of the Scissor Sisters) and The Supermen Lovers. In this episode we discuss his music journey and being in the game for over 14 years, the difference between being independent and on a record label, the impact that touring has had on his mental health  and having to be a 1-man band as an independent artist. We also discuss the challenges he has had in separating Louis La Roche the artist from Brett the man, partner, brother and son, the shyness he had as a child growing up and the brain haemorrhage his mother went through in 2020.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Louis La Roche on streaming platforms below: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/iamlouislarocheYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4xKzZ46Y38S6f0YwDJTJwSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0a03X57i18eG1yBzpmhZAsFollow Louis La Roche on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamlouislarocheInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamlouislaroche/?hl=enSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Louis La Roche &amp; Mylo - Lovers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2vegAxWfh8<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2021 12:15:44 +0100</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Mind On The Game - Chloe Bellerby Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game, we check back in with women's footballer Chloe Bellerby for part 2 of her journey. We discuss her lived experience of self-harm, suicide and the constant pressure she felt at school to mask her mental health difficulties. We also discuss her move into mental health advocacy, how she's turned this massive negative in her life into a positive and the importance of emotional detachment as an advocate when she receives direct messages from people in deep emoti...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game, we check back in with women&apos;s footballer Chloe Bellerby for part 2 of her journey. We discuss her lived experience of self-harm, suicide and the constant pressure she felt at school to mask her mental health difficulties. We also discuss her move into mental health advocacy, how she&apos;s turned this massive negative in her life into a positive and the importance of emotional detachment as an advocate when she receives direct messages from people in deep emotional distress. As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Chloe on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/chloebellerbymh/Twitter: twitter.com/ChloeBellerbyMHSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains deep discussions about self-harm and suicide, which some listeners may find upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game, we check back in with women&apos;s footballer Chloe Bellerby for part 2 of her journey. We discuss her lived experience of self-harm, suicide and the constant pressure she felt at school to mask her mental health difficulties. We also discuss her move into mental health advocacy, how she&apos;s turned this massive negative in her life into a positive and the importance of emotional detachment as an advocate when she receives direct messages from people in deep emotional distress. As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Chloe on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/chloebellerbymh/Twitter: twitter.com/ChloeBellerbyMHSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains deep discussions about self-harm and suicide, which some listeners may find upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #89 - Holly Swinyard</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #89 - Holly Swinyard</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the eighty-ninth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Holly Swinyard. Holly is a writer, podcaster and cosplay lover. They are the Editor-In-Chief and Head Writer of the Cosplay Journal, which is a UK based cosplay magazine &amp; publication that promotes the craft, skill &amp; diversity in the cosplay community.They are also the co-host of the Ray Gunn &amp; Starburst podcast, a science-fiction and comedy audio drama podcast, which acts as a love-letter to the famou...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the eighty-ninth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Holly Swinyard. Holly is a writer, podcaster and cosplay lover. They are the Editor-In-Chief and Head Writer of the Cosplay Journal, which is a UK based cosplay magazine &amp; publication that promotes the craft, skill &amp; diversity in the cosplay community.They are also the co-host of the Ray Gunn &amp; Starburst podcast, a science-fiction and comedy audio drama podcast, which acts as a love-letter to the famous sci-fis of the 1950s and 60s and plays up to all of their associated tropes and quirks.In this episode we discuss how Holly got into writing, producing and cosplaying. We also discuss their struggles with dyslexia as a child and teenager, grief, their undiagnosed autism and their wider journey around their sexuality and gender which they have come to the conclusion they are trans at time of recording.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to the Ray Gunn &amp; Starburst podcast below: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-350751440Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ray-gunn-and-starburst/id1119163891Find out more about The Cosplay Journal here: https://thecosplayjournal.com/You can follow The Cosplay Journal on social media below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecosplayjournal/?hl=enFollow Holly on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilistprince/?hl=enSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the eighty-ninth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Holly Swinyard. Holly is a writer, podcaster and cosplay lover. They are the Editor-In-Chief and Head Writer of the Cosplay Journal, which is a UK based cosplay magazine &amp; publication that promotes the craft, skill &amp; diversity in the cosplay community.They are also the co-host of the Ray Gunn &amp; Starburst podcast, a science-fiction and comedy audio drama podcast, which acts as a love-letter to the famous sci-fis of the 1950s and 60s and plays up to all of their associated tropes and quirks.In this episode we discuss how Holly got into writing, producing and cosplaying. We also discuss their struggles with dyslexia as a child and teenager, grief, their undiagnosed autism and their wider journey around their sexuality and gender which they have come to the conclusion they are trans at time of recording.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to the Ray Gunn &amp; Starburst podcast below: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-350751440Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ray-gunn-and-starburst/id1119163891Find out more about The Cosplay Journal here: https://thecosplayjournal.com/You can follow The Cosplay Journal on social media below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecosplayjournal/?hl=enFollow Holly on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilistprince/?hl=enSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Reel Stories - Louise Bryant</itunes:title>
    <title>Reel Stories - Louise Bryant</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Reel Stories, we checked in with actor and writer, Louise Bryant.We discuss classism in acting, the impact of #MeToo on the industry, the importance of consent and cut-throat culture.We also talk about Louise's lived experience of anxiety, panic attacks and the grief she experienced losing her dad to Hodgkin's lymphoma when she was a teenager. As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Louise on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/louisejbryantSupport Us:Patreon: www.patr...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Reel Stories, we checked in with actor and writer, Louise Bryant.We discuss classism in acting, the impact of #MeToo on the industry, the importance of consent and cut-throat culture.We also talk about Louise&apos;s lived experience of anxiety, panic attacks and the grief she experienced losing her dad to Hodgkin&apos;s lymphoma when she was a teenager. As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Louise on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/louisejbryantSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @ekkah - Backseat Driver: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFhgxYuoP8UTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Reel Stories, we checked in with actor and writer, Louise Bryant.We discuss classism in acting, the impact of #MeToo on the industry, the importance of consent and cut-throat culture.We also talk about Louise&apos;s lived experience of anxiety, panic attacks and the grief she experienced losing her dad to Hodgkin&apos;s lymphoma when she was a teenager. As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Louise on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/louisejbryantSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @ekkah - Backseat Driver: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFhgxYuoP8UTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #88 - James Whittaker</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the eighty-eighth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with James Whittaker. James is a contributor for Huddersfield Town fan channel 'And He Takes That Chance' and works in the public sector at time of recording. In this episode we discuss how he got involved with AHTTC and the community it has given him.We also discuss James's experience of anxiety as a teenager, FOMO and FOBLO (Fear of Being Left Out), the grief he has experienced in 2021 through the loss of his father...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the eighty-eighth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with James Whittaker. James is a contributor for Huddersfield Town fan channel &apos;And He Takes That Chance&apos; and works in the public sector at time of recording. In this episode we discuss how he got involved with AHTTC and the community it has given him.We also discuss James&apos;s experience of anxiety as a teenager, FOMO and FOBLO (Fear of Being Left Out), the grief he has experienced in 2021 through the loss of his father to sinus cancer and the positive impact that therapy had on him in processing it.As always, #itsokaytoventFollow James on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/slamdancecosmoSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss, which some listeners may find upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the eighty-eighth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with James Whittaker. James is a contributor for Huddersfield Town fan channel &apos;And He Takes That Chance&apos; and works in the public sector at time of recording. In this episode we discuss how he got involved with AHTTC and the community it has given him.We also discuss James&apos;s experience of anxiety as a teenager, FOMO and FOBLO (Fear of Being Left Out), the grief he has experienced in 2021 through the loss of his father to sinus cancer and the positive impact that therapy had on him in processing it.As always, #itsokaytoventFollow James on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/slamdancecosmoSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss, which some listeners may find upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #87 - Dr Robin Hadley</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the eighty-seventh episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Dr Robin Hadley. Robin is a mature early career researcher and social gerontologist who is a world expert on male childlessness and ageing.In this pod we discuss how and why he came to be an expert on male childlessness, classism in academia, the stigma around male broodiness and male fertility.As always, #itsokaytovent Find out more about Robin's work here: https://www.robinhadley.co.uk/Follow Robin on social m...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the eighty-seventh episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Dr Robin Hadley. Robin is a mature early career researcher and social gerontologist who is a world expert on male childlessness and ageing.In this pod we discuss how and why he came to be an expert on male childlessness, classism in academia, the stigma around male broodiness and male fertility.As always, #itsokaytovent Find out more about Robin&apos;s work here: https://www.robinhadley.co.uk/Follow Robin on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobinHadley1Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the eighty-seventh episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Dr Robin Hadley. Robin is a mature early career researcher and social gerontologist who is a world expert on male childlessness and ageing.In this pod we discuss how and why he came to be an expert on male childlessness, classism in academia, the stigma around male broodiness and male fertility.As always, #itsokaytovent Find out more about Robin&apos;s work here: https://www.robinhadley.co.uk/Follow Robin on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobinHadley1Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #86 - Tom Fleming</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the eighty-sixth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Tom Fleming. Tom works for The Big Step, a campaign project formed and run by people who have suffered gambling harm. They are part of Gambling with Lives, a charity set up by bereaved family members and friends who have lost loved ones to gambling-related suicide.  Together, they advocate for a public health approach to preventing gambling harms, which would include an end to all gambling promotion, especially in...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the eighty-sixth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Tom Fleming. Tom works for The Big Step, a campaign project formed and run by people who have suffered gambling harm. They are part of Gambling with Lives, a charity set up by bereaved family members and friends who have lost loved ones to gambling-related suicide.  Together, they advocate for a public health approach to preventing gambling harms, which would include an end to all gambling promotion, especially in football.In this episode we talk about how Tom got involved in The Big Step, the work they do, the impact that gambling addiction has on people’s mental health and why its so important that there is a greater check on gambling’s influence on football. We also discuss Tom’s personal gambling addiction story, how his addiction affected his finances and other parts of his life and how having eczema as a baby impacted his life growing up as well.As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Tom on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tom_fleming1988Find out more about The Big Step here: https://the-bigstep.com/homeFollow them on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_bigstepInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_bigstep/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the eighty-sixth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Tom Fleming. Tom works for The Big Step, a campaign project formed and run by people who have suffered gambling harm. They are part of Gambling with Lives, a charity set up by bereaved family members and friends who have lost loved ones to gambling-related suicide.  Together, they advocate for a public health approach to preventing gambling harms, which would include an end to all gambling promotion, especially in football.In this episode we talk about how Tom got involved in The Big Step, the work they do, the impact that gambling addiction has on people’s mental health and why its so important that there is a greater check on gambling’s influence on football. We also discuss Tom’s personal gambling addiction story, how his addiction affected his finances and other parts of his life and how having eczema as a baby impacted his life growing up as well.As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Tom on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tom_fleming1988Find out more about The Big Step here: https://the-bigstep.com/homeFollow them on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_bigstepInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_bigstep/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - Beach For Tiger</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with lead singer from London psychedelic-rock group, Beach For Tiger, Pete Anderson. We discussed the journey of Beach For Tiger, who have been going for over a decade, the realities of being a working musician, how Covid-19 has impacted the industry and perfectionism culture in music production.  We also talk about how the pandemic triggered a wave of health anxiety in Pete which has severely impacted his physical and mental health, the anxiet...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with lead singer from London psychedelic-rock group, Beach For Tiger, Pete Anderson. We discussed the journey of Beach For Tiger, who have been going for over a decade, the realities of being a working musician, how Covid-19 has impacted the industry and perfectionism culture in music production.  We also talk about how the pandemic triggered a wave of health anxiety in Pete which has severely impacted his physical and mental health, the anxiety of going back to a ‘new normal’ and the pressure people feel to live life to the fullest post-lockdown.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Beach For Tiger on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QVfnmiJuStWWhpLM0mt7F?si=zapPNevWRraP6S15BTd0HQ&amp;dl_branch=1SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/beach-for-tigerFollow Beach For Tiger on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beachfortiger/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeachForTiger/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeachForTigerFollow Pete on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterandersonbft/?hl=enSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Beach For Tiger - Daze: https://open.spotify.com/track/1VYb2WzD5MceEJfnQ8iy6W?si=4add12efe41e4c62<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with lead singer from London psychedelic-rock group, Beach For Tiger, Pete Anderson. We discussed the journey of Beach For Tiger, who have been going for over a decade, the realities of being a working musician, how Covid-19 has impacted the industry and perfectionism culture in music production.  We also talk about how the pandemic triggered a wave of health anxiety in Pete which has severely impacted his physical and mental health, the anxiety of going back to a ‘new normal’ and the pressure people feel to live life to the fullest post-lockdown.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Beach For Tiger on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QVfnmiJuStWWhpLM0mt7F?si=zapPNevWRraP6S15BTd0HQ&amp;dl_branch=1SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/beach-for-tigerFollow Beach For Tiger on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beachfortiger/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeachForTiger/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeachForTigerFollow Pete on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterandersonbft/?hl=enSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Beach For Tiger - Daze: https://open.spotify.com/track/1VYb2WzD5MceEJfnQ8iy6W?si=4add12efe41e4c62<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks - Indigo Eyes</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked in with Indigo Eyes. Joe, as he is known to his mates, has been producing records in the UK dance-R&amp;B and funk scene for a couple of years now.In this episode we discuss performing on SG Lewis’s lockdown livestream, the mental exhaustion that comes with pitching songs to Spotify playlists with questionable gatekeepers and perfectionism culture in music production. We also discuss his experience of Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessin...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked in with Indigo Eyes. Joe, as he is known to his mates, has been producing records in the UK dance-R&amp;B and funk scene for a couple of years now.In this episode we discuss performing on SG Lewis’s lockdown livestream, the mental exhaustion that comes with pitching songs to Spotify playlists with questionable gatekeepers and perfectionism culture in music production. We also discuss his experience of Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), how it changed his life for the better and his lived experience of depression during his adolescence.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Indigo Eyes on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04qGSeuOlRDSyVYFblRy9O?si=9d1de7e0a65f49c6SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-373732867YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEcFKYY0QuvKqjbBA3e5kSQFollow Indigo Eyes on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indigoeyes_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndigoEyes7Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndigoEyesMusic1/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Indigo Eyes feat. Georgie O&apos;Brien - Jaded: https://soundcloud.com/user-373732867/jaded-with-georgie-obrien-1<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked in with Indigo Eyes. Joe, as he is known to his mates, has been producing records in the UK dance-R&amp;B and funk scene for a couple of years now.In this episode we discuss performing on SG Lewis’s lockdown livestream, the mental exhaustion that comes with pitching songs to Spotify playlists with questionable gatekeepers and perfectionism culture in music production. We also discuss his experience of Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), how it changed his life for the better and his lived experience of depression during his adolescence.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Indigo Eyes on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04qGSeuOlRDSyVYFblRy9O?si=9d1de7e0a65f49c6SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-373732867YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEcFKYY0QuvKqjbBA3e5kSQFollow Indigo Eyes on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indigoeyes_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndigoEyes7Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndigoEyesMusic1/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Indigo Eyes feat. Georgie O&apos;Brien - Jaded: https://soundcloud.com/user-373732867/jaded-with-georgie-obrien-1<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #85 - Sophie Green</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the eighty-fifth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with fine artist Sophie Green.Sophie is a conservation &amp; wildlife artist, who specialises in capturing the photorealistic details of animals and their surroundings. Sophie has dedicated her time and artistic work to raising awareness for issues surrounding animal welfare and the environment.Sophie donates 10% of her profits to wildlife &amp; conservation charities and has worked closely with foundations such as the...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the eighty-fifth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with fine artist Sophie Green.Sophie is a conservation &amp; wildlife artist, who specialises in capturing the photorealistic details of animals and their surroundings. Sophie has dedicated her time and artistic work to raising awareness for issues surrounding animal welfare and the environment.Sophie donates 10% of her profits to wildlife &amp; conservation charities and has worked closely with foundations such as the International Fund for Animal Welfare and Explorers Against Extinction (The Real World Conservation Trust).Sophie was the winner of the Leisure Painter People&apos;s Choice Award 2020 and was shortlisted for prizes such as the Sketch for Survival Award, the DSWF Wildlife Artist of the Year competition and the Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize.In this episode we discuss her artistic journey, dealing with artist’s block, how her videos contain an ASMR element that help her followers, why she is so passionate about wildlife conservation, work-life balance and taking the plunge to become an artist full-time. For some of her childhood, Sophie lived with a Speech and Language Communication Need and anxiety disorder called Selective Mutism. This affected her during nursery and some of her primary school years and could have had a big impact on her education and mental health if she hadn’t overcome it. Grief is also on the menu as Sophie lost her mother when she was 19 years old. We talk about how that affected her mental health as an adult and how her way of processing that trauma left huge gaps in her memory.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about Sophie&apos;s work or buy a print here: https://www.sophiegreenfineart.com/ You can follow Sophie on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sophiegreenartInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiegreenfineart/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the eighty-fifth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with fine artist Sophie Green.Sophie is a conservation &amp; wildlife artist, who specialises in capturing the photorealistic details of animals and their surroundings. Sophie has dedicated her time and artistic work to raising awareness for issues surrounding animal welfare and the environment.Sophie donates 10% of her profits to wildlife &amp; conservation charities and has worked closely with foundations such as the International Fund for Animal Welfare and Explorers Against Extinction (The Real World Conservation Trust).Sophie was the winner of the Leisure Painter People&apos;s Choice Award 2020 and was shortlisted for prizes such as the Sketch for Survival Award, the DSWF Wildlife Artist of the Year competition and the Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize.In this episode we discuss her artistic journey, dealing with artist’s block, how her videos contain an ASMR element that help her followers, why she is so passionate about wildlife conservation, work-life balance and taking the plunge to become an artist full-time. For some of her childhood, Sophie lived with a Speech and Language Communication Need and anxiety disorder called Selective Mutism. This affected her during nursery and some of her primary school years and could have had a big impact on her education and mental health if she hadn’t overcome it. Grief is also on the menu as Sophie lost her mother when she was 19 years old. We talk about how that affected her mental health as an adult and how her way of processing that trauma left huge gaps in her memory.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about Sophie&apos;s work or buy a print here: https://www.sophiegreenfineart.com/ You can follow Sophie on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sophiegreenartInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiegreenfineart/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Mind On The Game - Chloe Bellerby</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game we checked in with women's footballer and mental health advocate Chloe Bellerby. Chloe has played for Harrogate Town Ladies and has gone on a big adventure of her own to the United States where she joined New Jersey University on a college scholarship. She then moved to Sussex County where she is soon to move back to at time of recording. In March 2019, 3 days before her 18th birthday, Chloe was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis or MS, which is a life-chang...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game we checked in with women&apos;s footballer and mental health advocate Chloe Bellerby. Chloe has played for Harrogate Town Ladies and has gone on a big adventure of her own to the United States where she joined New Jersey University on a college scholarship. She then moved to Sussex County where she is soon to move back to at time of recording. In March 2019, 3 days before her 18th birthday, Chloe was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis or MS, which is a life-changing condition. In this episode we discuss Chloe’s football journey and how her MS diagnosis has shaped her ability to play football, her wider physical health and her mental health. Due to a bit of technical difficulties, we were only able to record Chloe&apos;s football journey but hopefully you&apos;ll hear Part 2 of this pod very soon! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Chloe on social media below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloebellerbymh/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChloeBellerbyMHSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game we checked in with women&apos;s footballer and mental health advocate Chloe Bellerby. Chloe has played for Harrogate Town Ladies and has gone on a big adventure of her own to the United States where she joined New Jersey University on a college scholarship. She then moved to Sussex County where she is soon to move back to at time of recording. In March 2019, 3 days before her 18th birthday, Chloe was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis or MS, which is a life-changing condition. In this episode we discuss Chloe’s football journey and how her MS diagnosis has shaped her ability to play football, her wider physical health and her mental health. Due to a bit of technical difficulties, we were only able to record Chloe&apos;s football journey but hopefully you&apos;ll hear Part 2 of this pod very soon! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Chloe on social media below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloebellerbymh/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChloeBellerbyMHSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #84 - Matthew Tubb</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #84 - Matthew Tubb</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the eighty-fourth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Matthew Tubb.Matt is a close friend of previous Behind The Decks guest and big friend of the pod Mr. Wax.Matt is a regular lad who works in retail but has an incredible journey and one which we are really pleased to be sharing with you Venters.  In this episode, we discuss Matt’s experience of bullying in school, as well as self-esteem and body image issues as he has moles on his face. We also discuss the mental ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the eighty-fourth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Matthew Tubb.Matt is a close friend of previous Behind The Decks guest and big friend of the pod Mr. Wax.Matt is a regular lad who works in retail but has an incredible journey and one which we are really pleased to be sharing with you Venters.  In this episode, we discuss Matt’s experience of bullying in school, as well as self-esteem and body image issues as he has moles on his face. We also discuss the mental health impact one particular romantic relationship had on him growing up, suicide, gambling addiction, self-harm and the grief he experienced of losing his grandmother in 2015.As always, #itsokaytovent Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion of grief, suicide and self-harm, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the eighty-fourth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Matthew Tubb.Matt is a close friend of previous Behind The Decks guest and big friend of the pod Mr. Wax.Matt is a regular lad who works in retail but has an incredible journey and one which we are really pleased to be sharing with you Venters.  In this episode, we discuss Matt’s experience of bullying in school, as well as self-esteem and body image issues as he has moles on his face. We also discuss the mental health impact one particular romantic relationship had on him growing up, suicide, gambling addiction, self-harm and the grief he experienced of losing his grandmother in 2015.As always, #itsokaytovent Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion of grief, suicide and self-harm, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #83 - Isabella De George</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the eighty-third episode of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Isabella De George. Izzy is the Founder of 'Positive Changes In Placements', which campaigns for universities to update their policies and improve well-being services for placement students. Izzy started this platform in memory of her brother Harrison, who was a placement student at a university in the north of England, who tragically took his own life in December 2020. In this episode we discuss Izzy’s lived exper...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the eighty-third episode of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Isabella De George. Izzy is the Founder of &apos;Positive Changes In Placements&apos;, which campaigns for universities to update their policies and improve well-being services for placement students. Izzy started this platform in memory of her brother Harrison, who was a placement student at a university in the north of England, who tragically took his own life in December 2020. In this episode we discuss Izzy’s lived experience of anxiety, including fears of abandonment and how that’s shaped her life, job choice and her mental health. We also briefly touch on how alcohol abuse in her family affected her growing up as well as a deep dive into the events that transpired around her brother’s death, her grieving process and how she now tries to make sure no one else goes through what she went through. As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Positive Changes in Placements on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlacementchangeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/positivechangesinplacement/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief, loss and the suicide of a loved one, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the eighty-third episode of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Isabella De George. Izzy is the Founder of &apos;Positive Changes In Placements&apos;, which campaigns for universities to update their policies and improve well-being services for placement students. Izzy started this platform in memory of her brother Harrison, who was a placement student at a university in the north of England, who tragically took his own life in December 2020. In this episode we discuss Izzy’s lived experience of anxiety, including fears of abandonment and how that’s shaped her life, job choice and her mental health. We also briefly touch on how alcohol abuse in her family affected her growing up as well as a deep dive into the events that transpired around her brother’s death, her grieving process and how she now tries to make sure no one else goes through what she went through. As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Positive Changes in Placements on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlacementchangeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/positivechangesinplacement/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief, loss and the suicide of a loved one, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - Bad Love</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with Andy from alt-pop band, Bad Love.We discuss Andy's music journey and how he formed the band, social anxiety, comparison culture in the music industry and authenticity in pop music.We also discuss Andy's lived experience of social anxiety, suicidality, his therapy journey and how class has shaped his mental health and the world around him. As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Bad Love on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotif...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with Andy from alt-pop band, Bad Love.We discuss Andy&apos;s music journey and how he formed the band, social anxiety, comparison culture in the music industry and authenticity in pop music.We also discuss Andy&apos;s lived experience of social anxiety, suicidality, his therapy journey and how class has shaped his mental health and the world around him. As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Bad Love on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4kUqqSQTQs8HheCvdsqE8B?si=i8cYR4BxRTW2CHSlBvfsPwYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPsgkbGTF17qPTdoAUOoEEwSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/badloveforrealFollow Bad Love on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badloveforreal/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/badloveforreal?lang=enSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Bad Love - A Place For Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy9R22X-5ZYTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a brief discussion about suicide and suicidality, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with Andy from alt-pop band, Bad Love.We discuss Andy&apos;s music journey and how he formed the band, social anxiety, comparison culture in the music industry and authenticity in pop music.We also discuss Andy&apos;s lived experience of social anxiety, suicidality, his therapy journey and how class has shaped his mental health and the world around him. As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Bad Love on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4kUqqSQTQs8HheCvdsqE8B?si=i8cYR4BxRTW2CHSlBvfsPwYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPsgkbGTF17qPTdoAUOoEEwSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/badloveforrealFollow Bad Love on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badloveforreal/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/badloveforreal?lang=enSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Bad Love - A Place For Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy9R22X-5ZYTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a brief discussion about suicide and suicidality, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #82 - Spike Potter-Clark</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the eighty-second episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Spike Potter-Clark. Spike is an old friend of our Founder Freddie Cocker. The pair have known each other for over 15 years and met whilst playing for Wanstead Cricket Club. Spike's dad Bryan also played and coached them both during their time there.This is the first time Spike has opened up about his mental health and his lived experience of social anxiety and depression.Self-acceptance, the power of sport, livin...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the eighty-second episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Spike Potter-Clark. Spike is an old friend of our Founder Freddie Cocker. The pair have known each other for over 15 years and met whilst playing for Wanstead Cricket Club. Spike&apos;s dad Bryan also played and coached them both during their time there.This is the first time Spike has opened up about his mental health and his lived experience of social anxiety and depression.Self-acceptance, the power of sport, living up to people’s expectations, peer pressure and social media culture are also on the menu.  As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the eighty-second episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Spike Potter-Clark. Spike is an old friend of our Founder Freddie Cocker. The pair have known each other for over 15 years and met whilst playing for Wanstead Cricket Club. Spike&apos;s dad Bryan also played and coached them both during their time there.This is the first time Spike has opened up about his mental health and his lived experience of social anxiety and depression.Self-acceptance, the power of sport, living up to people’s expectations, peer pressure and social media culture are also on the menu.  As always, #itsokaytoventSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the eighty-first episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Ana Diamond.Ana is a British political commentator, researcher and human rights activist who is one of the founding members of the political advocacy group 'The Alliance Against State Hostage Taking'.In the summer of 2014, Ana visited her birth country of Iran when she was in her second year of university. What started out as a fun experience turned extremely worrisome as Ana and her family were imprisoned by the ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the eighty-first episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Ana Diamond.Ana is a British political commentator, researcher and human rights activist who is one of the founding members of the political advocacy group &apos;The Alliance Against State Hostage Taking&apos;.In the summer of 2014, Ana visited her birth country of Iran when she was in her second year of university. What started out as a fun experience turned extremely worrisome as Ana and her family were imprisoned by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps who arrested her on false espionage charges and accused her of being a spy for MI6. She was only 19 years old at the time.Ana was placed in solitary confinement for eight months where she experienced both mental torture and physical beatings at the hands of the prison guards. She was even put through a mock execution where she genuinely believed she would be killed.In this episode we discuss her nomadic lifestyle growing up, having to adjust to different countries and cultures, her torture experience in Iran, the PTSD that initially gave her and the concept of post-traumatic growth.As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Ana on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/IAmAnaDiamondSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about physical abuse and torture which some listeners may find upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the eighty-first episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Ana Diamond.Ana is a British political commentator, researcher and human rights activist who is one of the founding members of the political advocacy group &apos;The Alliance Against State Hostage Taking&apos;.In the summer of 2014, Ana visited her birth country of Iran when she was in her second year of university. What started out as a fun experience turned extremely worrisome as Ana and her family were imprisoned by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps who arrested her on false espionage charges and accused her of being a spy for MI6. She was only 19 years old at the time.Ana was placed in solitary confinement for eight months where she experienced both mental torture and physical beatings at the hands of the prison guards. She was even put through a mock execution where she genuinely believed she would be killed.In this episode we discuss her nomadic lifestyle growing up, having to adjust to different countries and cultures, her torture experience in Iran, the PTSD that initially gave her and the concept of post-traumatic growth.As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Ana on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/IAmAnaDiamondSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about physical abuse and torture which some listeners may find upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #80 - Tom Rebair</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the eightieth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with mental health campaigner Tom Rebair. Tom is an Ambassador for The Princes Trust and has worked with the likes of Beat ED, Young Minds and Time for Change. Tom lives with Anorexia and was also diagnosed with Autism when he was 22 years old which he says shaped the way his Eating Disorder impacted his mental health.In this episode, we discuss his journey with his Eating Disorder, his relationship with exercise and spor...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the eightieth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with mental health campaigner Tom Rebair. Tom is an Ambassador for The Princes Trust and has worked with the likes of Beat ED, Young Minds and Time for Change. Tom lives with Anorexia and was also diagnosed with Autism when he was 22 years old which he says shaped the way his Eating Disorder impacted his mental health.In this episode, we discuss his journey with his Eating Disorder, his relationship with exercise and sport, bullying and how he turned his life around from his darkest moment. As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Tom on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomRebairSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains deep discussions about self-harm and eating disorders, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the eightieth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with mental health campaigner Tom Rebair. Tom is an Ambassador for The Princes Trust and has worked with the likes of Beat ED, Young Minds and Time for Change. Tom lives with Anorexia and was also diagnosed with Autism when he was 22 years old which he says shaped the way his Eating Disorder impacted his mental health.In this episode, we discuss his journey with his Eating Disorder, his relationship with exercise and sport, bullying and how he turned his life around from his darkest moment. As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Tom on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomRebairSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains deep discussions about self-harm and eating disorders, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Reel Stories - Emily Jane Kerr</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Reel Stories we checked in with our first female guest in the series, Emily Jane Kerr.Emily is an actor who trained at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and is currently part of ‘Notflix’, The UK's original all-female long-form musical improvisation team. In this episode we discuss work-life balance in the industry, female body image and the negative side of theatre reviews on actor’s mental health. We also discuss her lived experience of imposter syndrome, self-...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Reel Stories we checked in with our first female guest in the series, Emily Jane Kerr.Emily is an actor who trained at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and is currently part of ‘Notflix’, The UK&apos;s original all-female long-form musical improvisation team. In this episode we discuss work-life balance in the industry, female body image and the negative side of theatre reviews on actor’s mental health. We also discuss her lived experience of imposter syndrome, self-harm which comes in the form of skin-picking, suicide and the importance of stopping caring what other people think about you. As always, #itsokaytovent Find out more about Emily&apos;s work here: https://linktr.ee/emjkerr You can also follow Emily on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emjkerr/Twitter: https://twitter.com/emjkerrPatreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @ekkah - Backseat Driver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFhgxYuoP8UTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains discussions about self-harm and suicide which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Reel Stories we checked in with our first female guest in the series, Emily Jane Kerr.Emily is an actor who trained at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and is currently part of ‘Notflix’, The UK&apos;s original all-female long-form musical improvisation team. In this episode we discuss work-life balance in the industry, female body image and the negative side of theatre reviews on actor’s mental health. We also discuss her lived experience of imposter syndrome, self-harm which comes in the form of skin-picking, suicide and the importance of stopping caring what other people think about you. As always, #itsokaytovent Find out more about Emily&apos;s work here: https://linktr.ee/emjkerr You can also follow Emily on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emjkerr/Twitter: https://twitter.com/emjkerrPatreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @ekkah - Backseat Driver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFhgxYuoP8UTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains discussions about self-harm and suicide which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #79 - Joe Walker</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the seventy-ninth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with presenter Joe Walker. Having started out at CLASH, PUSH and RWD magazines, Joe joined start-up community radio station Reprezent in 2015 and has hosted his own show on there ever since.He was named by Complex UK in their 14 UK Music Radio Hosts Pushing The Culture Forward for 2021. Joe has hosted shows on Apple Music 1, where the likes of Zane Lowe and Charlie Sloth have had mainstay slots.He is also the co-found...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the seventy-ninth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with presenter Joe Walker. Having started out at CLASH, PUSH and RWD magazines, Joe joined start-up community radio station Reprezent in 2015 and has hosted his own show on there ever since.He was named by Complex UK in their 14 UK Music Radio Hosts Pushing The Culture Forward for 2021. Joe has hosted shows on Apple Music 1, where the likes of Zane Lowe and Charlie Sloth have had mainstay slots.He is also the co-founder of the International Clearance podcast, a football podcast about British players who make the choice to leave the UK to play abroad and their trials and tribulations on that journey. In this episode we discuss his journey in the media industry, how he broke into one of the most competitive professions there is, starting his own podcast and going viral when he took part in an impromptu live-stream prank on football comedy and culture channel, FilthyFellas. We also discuss the instability of the industry, financial anxiety, grief and the trauma of losing his best friend to suicide three years ago. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Joe on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ohjoewalker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohjoewalker/Listen and subscribe to the International Clearance podcast here: https://intlclearance.libsyn.com/websiteYou can also find the International Clearance podcast on social media below:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/IntlClearanceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intlclearance/Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-support-people-with-their-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief, loss and the suicide of a loved one which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the seventy-ninth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with presenter Joe Walker. Having started out at CLASH, PUSH and RWD magazines, Joe joined start-up community radio station Reprezent in 2015 and has hosted his own show on there ever since.He was named by Complex UK in their 14 UK Music Radio Hosts Pushing The Culture Forward for 2021. Joe has hosted shows on Apple Music 1, where the likes of Zane Lowe and Charlie Sloth have had mainstay slots.He is also the co-founder of the International Clearance podcast, a football podcast about British players who make the choice to leave the UK to play abroad and their trials and tribulations on that journey. In this episode we discuss his journey in the media industry, how he broke into one of the most competitive professions there is, starting his own podcast and going viral when he took part in an impromptu live-stream prank on football comedy and culture channel, FilthyFellas. We also discuss the instability of the industry, financial anxiety, grief and the trauma of losing his best friend to suicide three years ago. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Joe on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ohjoewalker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohjoewalker/Listen and subscribe to the International Clearance podcast here: https://intlclearance.libsyn.com/websiteYou can also find the International Clearance podcast on social media below:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/IntlClearanceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intlclearance/Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-support-people-with-their-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief, loss and the suicide of a loved one which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #78 - Steven Chicken</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the seventy-eighth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with sports journalist Steven Chicken. Steven currently works as Huddersfield Town writer for Examiner Live.Before this role, Steven's main profession was in accountancy and finance. In this episode we discuss Steven's professional journey, the mental health difficulties he experienced whilst in the finance world, breaking into sports journalism and the persistence he had in  achieving his goals. We also discuss the ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the seventy-eighth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with sports journalist Steven Chicken. Steven currently works as Huddersfield Town writer for Examiner Live.Before this role, Steven&apos;s main profession was in accountancy and finance. In this episode we discuss Steven&apos;s professional journey, the mental health difficulties he experienced whilst in the finance world, breaking into sports journalism and the persistence he had in  achieving his goals. We also discuss the problems Steven&apos;s had with alcohol at various points in his life, the pressure he felt in being an academically gifted child at school, suicidality and the positive tools he&apos;s learned in therapy.As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Steven on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenChickenPatreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a brief discussion about suicide and suicidality, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the seventy-eighth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with sports journalist Steven Chicken. Steven currently works as Huddersfield Town writer for Examiner Live.Before this role, Steven&apos;s main profession was in accountancy and finance. In this episode we discuss Steven&apos;s professional journey, the mental health difficulties he experienced whilst in the finance world, breaking into sports journalism and the persistence he had in  achieving his goals. We also discuss the problems Steven&apos;s had with alcohol at various points in his life, the pressure he felt in being an academically gifted child at school, suicidality and the positive tools he&apos;s learned in therapy.As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Steven on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenChickenPatreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a brief discussion about suicide and suicidality, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #77 - Sam Northwood</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the seventy-seventh episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Sam Northwood. Sam is the founder of 'Sam Well Cooks', a cooking page where he shares his cooks and bakes for anyone who's interested and to help his own mental health!In this episode we discuss his cooking journey and the confidence its given him in and out of the kitchen.We discuss the difficulties that Sam experienced at university with his studies, his coming out story as a gay man and why his life changed ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the seventy-seventh episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Sam Northwood. Sam is the founder of &apos;Sam Well Cooks&apos;, a cooking page where he shares his cooks and bakes for anyone who&apos;s interested and to help his own mental health!In this episode we discuss his cooking journey and the confidence its given him in and out of the kitchen.We discuss the difficulties that Sam experienced at university with his studies, his coming out story as a gay man and why his life changed irrevocably for the better from that moment. Sam is also an old university friend of our Founder Freddie Cocker so they shared some nostalgic memories of their time in the same social group together and how the conversation around mental health has changed from their time at university together to now. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Sam Well Cooks on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samwellcooks/Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the seventy-seventh episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Sam Northwood. Sam is the founder of &apos;Sam Well Cooks&apos;, a cooking page where he shares his cooks and bakes for anyone who&apos;s interested and to help his own mental health!In this episode we discuss his cooking journey and the confidence its given him in and out of the kitchen.We discuss the difficulties that Sam experienced at university with his studies, his coming out story as a gay man and why his life changed irrevocably for the better from that moment. Sam is also an old university friend of our Founder Freddie Cocker so they shared some nostalgic memories of their time in the same social group together and how the conversation around mental health has changed from their time at university together to now. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Sam Well Cooks on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samwellcooks/Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Part 2 of our check in with Lucy Nevitt and Verity Nevitt, we discussed all the amazing work they do with The Gemini Project. We talk about the campaigning work they are working on at time of recording, what they hope to achieve with the project and how its helped them on their respective recovery journeys.As always, #itsokaytoventFollow The Gemini Project on social media below:Twitter: twitter.com/thegeminiprojInstagram: www.instagram.com/thegeminiproj/?hl=enYou can follow Lucy and Verity...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In Part 2 of our check in with Lucy Nevitt and Verity Nevitt, we discussed all the amazing work they do with The Gemini Project. We talk about the campaigning work they are working on at time of recording, what they hope to achieve with the project and how its helped them on their respective recovery journeys.As always, #itsokaytoventFollow The Gemini Project on social media below:Twitter: twitter.com/thegeminiprojInstagram: www.instagram.com/thegeminiproj/?hl=enYou can follow Lucy and Verity on social media below as well:Lucy: twitter.com/LucyNevittVerity: twitter.com/veritynevittPatreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In Part 2 of our check in with Lucy Nevitt and Verity Nevitt, we discussed all the amazing work they do with The Gemini Project. We talk about the campaigning work they are working on at time of recording, what they hope to achieve with the project and how its helped them on their respective recovery journeys.As always, #itsokaytoventFollow The Gemini Project on social media below:Twitter: twitter.com/thegeminiprojInstagram: www.instagram.com/thegeminiproj/?hl=enYou can follow Lucy and Verity on social media below as well:Lucy: twitter.com/LucyNevittVerity: twitter.com/veritynevittPatreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the seventy-sixth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with twin sisters Lucy Nevitt and Verity Nevitt. Lucy and Verity are the founders of The Gemini Project, a non-profit organisation aiming to end sexual violence through advocacy and campaigns, dispelling myths and demanding justice along the way. Lucy and Verity’s desire to start The Gemini Project was borne out of their own lived experience of sexual abuse in their teens and then again in 2017 where after a night out...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the seventy-sixth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with twin sisters Lucy Nevitt and Verity Nevitt. Lucy and Verity are the founders of The Gemini Project, a non-profit organisation aiming to end sexual violence through advocacy and campaigns, dispelling myths and demanding justice along the way. Lucy and Verity’s desire to start The Gemini Project was borne out of their own lived experience of sexual abuse in their teens and then again in 2017 where after a night out with friends, Lucy and Verity were both sexually assaulted by the same man. In Part 1 of this two-part episode, we discuss Lucy and Verity’s upbringing and having to witness parental domestic abuse, the story around the night of the rape itself from both their perspectives and how their reactions to it were vastly different, their therapy journey’s afterwards and the trauma that they have been trying to heal.As always, #itsokaytoventFollow The Gemini Project on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegeminiprojInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegeminiproj/?hl=enYou can follow Lucy and Verity on social media below as well: Lucy: https://twitter.com/LucyNevittVerity: https://twitter.com/veritynevittPatreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about sexual abuse, including sexual assault and rape. This podcast also contains detailed discussions about suicide, self-harm and domestic abuse. Some listeners may find this episode extremely distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the seventy-sixth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with twin sisters Lucy Nevitt and Verity Nevitt. Lucy and Verity are the founders of The Gemini Project, a non-profit organisation aiming to end sexual violence through advocacy and campaigns, dispelling myths and demanding justice along the way. Lucy and Verity’s desire to start The Gemini Project was borne out of their own lived experience of sexual abuse in their teens and then again in 2017 where after a night out with friends, Lucy and Verity were both sexually assaulted by the same man. In Part 1 of this two-part episode, we discuss Lucy and Verity’s upbringing and having to witness parental domestic abuse, the story around the night of the rape itself from both their perspectives and how their reactions to it were vastly different, their therapy journey’s afterwards and the trauma that they have been trying to heal.As always, #itsokaytoventFollow The Gemini Project on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegeminiprojInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegeminiproj/?hl=enYou can follow Lucy and Verity on social media below as well: Lucy: https://twitter.com/LucyNevittVerity: https://twitter.com/veritynevittPatreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about sexual abuse, including sexual assault and rape. This podcast also contains detailed discussions about suicide, self-harm and domestic abuse. Some listeners may find this episode extremely distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Mind On The Game - Lucas Burns</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's a family affair for this episode of Mind On The Game as our Founder Freddie Cocker checks in with his half-Swedish cousin, Lucas Burns. Lucas is currently studying for a Masters in IT &amp; Management at Linkoping University but growing up he was quite a handy handball player (pardon the pun).Lucas played the sport until he was 19 years old and almost took it up professionally aged 15 when he was offered the opportunity. In this episode we discuss his handball journey, how it shaped his ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[It&apos;s a family affair for this episode of Mind On The Game as our Founder Freddie Cocker checks in with his half-Swedish cousin, Lucas Burns. Lucas is currently studying for a Masters in IT &amp; Management at Linkoping University but growing up he was quite a handy handball player (pardon the pun).Lucas played the sport until he was 19 years old and almost took it up professionally aged 15 when he was offered the opportunity. In this episode we discuss his handball journey, how it shaped his identity growing up, team culture and how the concept of pressure impacted his playing career. We also discuss the impact that moving around different countries growing up had on his identity, his mental health and the period of depression he went through during the Covid-19 pandemic.We chuck in a bit of family chat as well! As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Lucas on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burreee/Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s a family affair for this episode of Mind On The Game as our Founder Freddie Cocker checks in with his half-Swedish cousin, Lucas Burns. Lucas is currently studying for a Masters in IT &amp; Management at Linkoping University but growing up he was quite a handy handball player (pardon the pun).Lucas played the sport until he was 19 years old and almost took it up professionally aged 15 when he was offered the opportunity. In this episode we discuss his handball journey, how it shaped his identity growing up, team culture and how the concept of pressure impacted his playing career. We also discuss the impact that moving around different countries growing up had on his identity, his mental health and the period of depression he went through during the Covid-19 pandemic.We chuck in a bit of family chat as well! As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Lucas on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burreee/Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #75 - Liam Laruelle-Mongelard</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the seventy-fifth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Liam Laruelle-Mongelard. Liam is a writer and a trainee trainee psycho-sexual therapist. He is also the author of the book ‘Screen to Screen, the spaces in-between: conversations with my closest friend’. In this episode we discuss how the book came about and the ups and downs of his friendship with his best mate Damian that are told in its pages. We also discuss grief, growing up being a carer for his mother as a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the seventy-fifth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Liam Laruelle-Mongelard. Liam is a writer and a trainee trainee psycho-sexual therapist. He is also the author of the book ‘Screen to Screen, the spaces in-between: conversations with my closest friend’. In this episode we discuss how the book came about and the ups and downs of his friendship with his best mate Damian that are told in its pages. We also discuss grief, growing up being a carer for his mother as a teenager, the realities of being a writer in modern society, the impact of pornography on men and boy’s mental health, technology and loneliness.As always, #itsokaytovent You can buy the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Screen-spaces-between-Conversations-closest-ebook/dp/B08SJ2668YYou can follow Liam on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LmeLiamPatreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the seventy-fifth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Liam Laruelle-Mongelard. Liam is a writer and a trainee trainee psycho-sexual therapist. He is also the author of the book ‘Screen to Screen, the spaces in-between: conversations with my closest friend’. In this episode we discuss how the book came about and the ups and downs of his friendship with his best mate Damian that are told in its pages. We also discuss grief, growing up being a carer for his mother as a teenager, the realities of being a writer in modern society, the impact of pornography on men and boy’s mental health, technology and loneliness.As always, #itsokaytovent You can buy the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Screen-spaces-between-Conversations-closest-ebook/dp/B08SJ2668YYou can follow Liam on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LmeLiamPatreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the seventy-fourth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jaikishan Mehta. Jaikishan is the founder of men's mental health platform, 'More For Men's Minds' (MFMM). MFMM is a page dedicated to raising awareness of men's mental health and suicide. The page offers advice, links to support and encourages men to share their personal experiences.Speaking about his mental health journey for the first time, Jaikishan talks about his lived experience of anxiety, depression and b...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the seventy-fourth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jaikishan Mehta. Jaikishan is the founder of men&apos;s mental health platform, &apos;More For Men&apos;s Minds&apos; (MFMM). MFMM is a page dedicated to raising awareness of men&apos;s mental health and suicide. The page offers advice, links to support and encourages men to share their personal experiences.Speaking about his mental health journey for the first time, Jaikishan talks about his lived experience of anxiety, depression and body image. We also discuss his undiagnosed Attention Hyperactive Deficit Disorder (ADHD), how Covid-19 has delayed his diagnosis and his therapy journey as well. As always, #itsokaytovent Follow More For Men&apos;s Minds on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moreformensminds/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moreformensmindsYou can follow Jaikishan on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaikishanmehta99/Donate to MFMM&apos;s Crowdfunder here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/moreformensmindsPatreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the seventy-fourth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jaikishan Mehta. Jaikishan is the founder of men&apos;s mental health platform, &apos;More For Men&apos;s Minds&apos; (MFMM). MFMM is a page dedicated to raising awareness of men&apos;s mental health and suicide. The page offers advice, links to support and encourages men to share their personal experiences.Speaking about his mental health journey for the first time, Jaikishan talks about his lived experience of anxiety, depression and body image. We also discuss his undiagnosed Attention Hyperactive Deficit Disorder (ADHD), how Covid-19 has delayed his diagnosis and his therapy journey as well. As always, #itsokaytovent Follow More For Men&apos;s Minds on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moreformensminds/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moreformensmindsYou can follow Jaikishan on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaikishanmehta99/Donate to MFMM&apos;s Crowdfunder here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/moreformensmindsPatreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #73 - Ella Brooks - Part 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Part 2 of our check in with author and men's mental health consultant, Toni, we talked about all the amazing work she does as the Founder of 'For Our Men'.For Our Men is a community space dedicated to educating and discussing men’s mental and emotional health in the workplace.We discuss the stories from emergency workers she has hosted on the platform and what they have taught her about herself and her own journey. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Toni on social media below:Twitter:...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In Part 2 of our check in with author and men&apos;s mental health consultant, Toni, we talked about all the amazing work she does as the Founder of &apos;For Our Men&apos;.For Our Men is a community space dedicated to educating and discussing men’s mental and emotional health in the workplace.We discuss the stories from emergency workers she has hosted on the platform and what they have taught her about herself and her own journey. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Toni on social media below:Twitter: twitter.com/toniwriterYou can visit For Our Men&apos;s website here: http://www.forourmen.com/You can also follow For Our Men on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ForOurMenIf you have been affected by the issues discussed in this episode, you can find some resources which may help you below:Rape Crisis: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/The Survivors Trust: www.thesurvivorstrust.org/The Havens: www.thehavens.org.uk/Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In Part 2 of our check in with author and men&apos;s mental health consultant, Toni, we talked about all the amazing work she does as the Founder of &apos;For Our Men&apos;.For Our Men is a community space dedicated to educating and discussing men’s mental and emotional health in the workplace.We discuss the stories from emergency workers she has hosted on the platform and what they have taught her about herself and her own journey. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow Toni on social media below:Twitter: twitter.com/toniwriterYou can visit For Our Men&apos;s website here: http://www.forourmen.com/You can also follow For Our Men on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ForOurMenIf you have been affected by the issues discussed in this episode, you can find some resources which may help you below:Rape Crisis: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/The Survivors Trust: www.thesurvivorstrust.org/The Havens: www.thehavens.org.uk/Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #73 - Ella Brooks - Part 1</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the seventy-third episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in author and men's mental health consultant, Toni. For legal reasons, for the purposes of this pod, we refer to Toni by her pseudonym, Ella Brooks, which she used to write the book, 'The Right Thing to Do: Reporting Rape in Britain's Criminal Justice System'. Toni’s journey is so deep and so important that we are dedicating this episode entirely to her book, which we’ll discuss in three parts as the book lays out. We di...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the seventy-third episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in author and men&apos;s mental health consultant, Toni. For legal reasons, for the purposes of this pod, we refer to Toni by her pseudonym, Ella Brooks, which she used to write the book, &apos;The Right Thing to Do: Reporting Rape in Britain&apos;s Criminal Justice System&apos;. Toni’s journey is so deep and so important that we are dedicating this episode entirely to her book, which we’ll discuss in three parts as the book lays out. We discuss Toni&apos;s journey as well as her lived experience of rape, miscarriage, self-harm and suicide. We also discuss the re-traumatisation she experienced when she reported her rape by a former boss and how she was let down by the system which she had hoped would protect her and give her justice. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can buy Ella&apos;s book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Right-Thing-Do-Reporting-Britains/dp/1716888115 You can follow Toni on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/toniwriterIf you have been affected by the issues discussed in this episode, you can find some resources which may help you below:Rape Crisis: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/The Survivors Trust: https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/The Havens: https://www.thehavens.org.uk/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep and detailed discussion about sexual abuse, including sexual assault and rape. This podcast also contains deep and detailed discussions about suicide, self-harm and miscarriage. Some listeners may find this episode extremely upsetting or distressing so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the seventy-third episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in author and men&apos;s mental health consultant, Toni. For legal reasons, for the purposes of this pod, we refer to Toni by her pseudonym, Ella Brooks, which she used to write the book, &apos;The Right Thing to Do: Reporting Rape in Britain&apos;s Criminal Justice System&apos;. Toni’s journey is so deep and so important that we are dedicating this episode entirely to her book, which we’ll discuss in three parts as the book lays out. We discuss Toni&apos;s journey as well as her lived experience of rape, miscarriage, self-harm and suicide. We also discuss the re-traumatisation she experienced when she reported her rape by a former boss and how she was let down by the system which she had hoped would protect her and give her justice. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can buy Ella&apos;s book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Right-Thing-Do-Reporting-Britains/dp/1716888115 You can follow Toni on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/toniwriterIf you have been affected by the issues discussed in this episode, you can find some resources which may help you below:Rape Crisis: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/The Survivors Trust: https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/The Havens: https://www.thehavens.org.uk/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep and detailed discussion about sexual abuse, including sexual assault and rape. This podcast also contains deep and detailed discussions about suicide, self-harm and miscarriage. Some listeners may find this episode extremely upsetting or distressing so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #72 - Freya India</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the seventy-second episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with writer Freya India.Freya opines about various topics including politics, culture and analytical psychology. She has written for outlets including Quillette, Areo, Spiked and Evie.In this episode we discuss how subconscious beliefs can affect your mental health, overcoming adversity, male body image and getting co-signed by Jordan Peterson.We also discuss a major trauma Freya experienced when she was younger when...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the seventy-second episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with writer Freya India.Freya opines about various topics including politics, culture and analytical psychology. She has written for outlets including Quillette, Areo, Spiked and Evie.In this episode we discuss how subconscious beliefs can affect your mental health, overcoming adversity, male body image and getting co-signed by Jordan Peterson.We also discuss a major trauma Freya experienced when she was younger when she underwent spinal surgery, the impact that had on her growing up as a teenager and how its shaped her perspective on life.As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Freya on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/freyafiaYou can read all of Freya&apos;s articles we discussed on the pod in full below:&apos;The Spectre of the Ideal&apos;: https://freyaindia.substack.com/p/the-spectre-of-the-ideal&apos;Grooming Gangs: The Limits of Progressive Empathy&apos;: https://freyaindia.substack.com/p/the-limits-of-progressive-empathy&apos;Can Women Learn Anything From Jordan Peterson?&apos;: https://www.eviemagazine.com/post/women-learn-jordan-peterson/&apos;Social Justice Culture and Toxic Femininity&apos;: https://areomagazine.com/2021/01/26/social-justice-culture-and-toxic-femininity/&apos;My Generation Isn’t Suffering Enough&apos;: https://quillette.com/2021/02/28/my-generation-isnt-suffering-enough/Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the seventy-second episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with writer Freya India.Freya opines about various topics including politics, culture and analytical psychology. She has written for outlets including Quillette, Areo, Spiked and Evie.In this episode we discuss how subconscious beliefs can affect your mental health, overcoming adversity, male body image and getting co-signed by Jordan Peterson.We also discuss a major trauma Freya experienced when she was younger when she underwent spinal surgery, the impact that had on her growing up as a teenager and how its shaped her perspective on life.As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Freya on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/freyafiaYou can read all of Freya&apos;s articles we discussed on the pod in full below:&apos;The Spectre of the Ideal&apos;: https://freyaindia.substack.com/p/the-spectre-of-the-ideal&apos;Grooming Gangs: The Limits of Progressive Empathy&apos;: https://freyaindia.substack.com/p/the-limits-of-progressive-empathy&apos;Can Women Learn Anything From Jordan Peterson?&apos;: https://www.eviemagazine.com/post/women-learn-jordan-peterson/&apos;Social Justice Culture and Toxic Femininity&apos;: https://areomagazine.com/2021/01/26/social-justice-culture-and-toxic-femininity/&apos;My Generation Isn’t Suffering Enough&apos;: https://quillette.com/2021/02/28/my-generation-isnt-suffering-enough/Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Mind On The Game - Megan Hughes</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We were delighted to welcome the first ever female guest onto our Mind On The Game series, Megan Hughes. Megan is currently playing for the Durham University Women's 2nd XI but has previously played for Leeds United Women in their academy as well as Yorkshire-based team, Guiseley Vixens. The importance of having a strong support network, juggling life with sport and managing her anxiety before games is on the menu for this episode.As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Megan on social media below: ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[We were delighted to welcome the first ever female guest onto our Mind On The Game series, Megan Hughes. Megan is currently playing for the Durham University Women&apos;s 2nd XI but has previously played for Leeds United Women in their academy as well as Yorkshire-based team, Guiseley Vixens. The importance of having a strong support network, juggling life with sport and managing her anxiety before games is on the menu for this episode.As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Megan on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeganHughes_9Follow Her Football Hub on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerFootballHubPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[We were delighted to welcome the first ever female guest onto our Mind On The Game series, Megan Hughes. Megan is currently playing for the Durham University Women&apos;s 2nd XI but has previously played for Leeds United Women in their academy as well as Yorkshire-based team, Guiseley Vixens. The importance of having a strong support network, juggling life with sport and managing her anxiety before games is on the menu for this episode.As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Megan on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeganHughes_9Follow Her Football Hub on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerFootballHubPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - DROZ</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with UK Soul and Disco artist, DROZ. Sam as he is otherwise known hails from Essex, where there is a vibrant disco scene currently flourishing. Before embarking on his journey as DROZ, Sam was in another long-running Essex band called Beach For Tiger. We discuss his journey in BFT and going solo, big stage mishaps and authenticity in the music industry. We also discuss a heart condition Sam lives with called Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with UK Soul and Disco artist, DROZ. Sam as he is otherwise known hails from Essex, where there is a vibrant disco scene currently flourishing. Before embarking on his journey as DROZ, Sam was in another long-running Essex band called Beach For Tiger. We discuss his journey in BFT and going solo, big stage mishaps and authenticity in the music industry. We also discuss a heart condition Sam lives with called Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, how it almost came to derail his life before he went to university and how its shaped his life since. As always, #itsokaytoventListen to DROZ on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hg8GIwLfQ60sx8lAunT3S?si=5W3yETvUSwKLu38M-TzXuQFollow DROZ on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/droz4lifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsdroz/Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: DROZ - Drinks: https://open.spotify.com/track/7k0bgnDxcvTC7sjWxWPFnK?si=iBjSe1cIRrCyM1UK3Q89Rg<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with UK Soul and Disco artist, DROZ. Sam as he is otherwise known hails from Essex, where there is a vibrant disco scene currently flourishing. Before embarking on his journey as DROZ, Sam was in another long-running Essex band called Beach For Tiger. We discuss his journey in BFT and going solo, big stage mishaps and authenticity in the music industry. We also discuss a heart condition Sam lives with called Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, how it almost came to derail his life before he went to university and how its shaped his life since. As always, #itsokaytoventListen to DROZ on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hg8GIwLfQ60sx8lAunT3S?si=5W3yETvUSwKLu38M-TzXuQFollow DROZ on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/droz4lifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsdroz/Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: DROZ - Drinks: https://open.spotify.com/track/7k0bgnDxcvTC7sjWxWPFnK?si=iBjSe1cIRrCyM1UK3Q89Rg<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #71 - Olivia Foster</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the seventy-first episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Olivia Foster. Olivia is a producer, director and writer. Olivia began her professional career in journalism but now works largely in branded content and podcasting. In this episode we discuss Olivia's professional journey, work-life balance, redundancy stigma, imposter syndrome and classism in media. We also discussed Olivia's experience of group therapy, the relationship between mental health and money and the ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the seventy-first episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Olivia Foster. Olivia is a producer, director and writer. Olivia began her professional career in journalism but now works largely in branded content and podcasting. In this episode we discuss Olivia&apos;s professional journey, work-life balance, redundancy stigma, imposter syndrome and classism in media. We also discussed Olivia&apos;s experience of group therapy, the relationship between mental health and money and the importance of setting boundaries for yourself. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Olivia on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivsFosterFind out more about Olivia&apos;s work here: https://www.oliviafostercreative.com/You can read all of Olivia&apos;s articles we discussed on the podcast below: ‘Why growing up poor left me with a money disorder’: https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/money-disorder-671813&apos;Things You Only Know If You Earn Significantly Less Than Your Friends&apos;: https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/real-life/earning-less-than-your-friends-losing-job/&apos;This is what happens to you after a year in therapy&apos;: https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/therapy-679493Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the seventy-first episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Olivia Foster. Olivia is a producer, director and writer. Olivia began her professional career in journalism but now works largely in branded content and podcasting. In this episode we discuss Olivia&apos;s professional journey, work-life balance, redundancy stigma, imposter syndrome and classism in media. We also discussed Olivia&apos;s experience of group therapy, the relationship between mental health and money and the importance of setting boundaries for yourself. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Olivia on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivsFosterFind out more about Olivia&apos;s work here: https://www.oliviafostercreative.com/You can read all of Olivia&apos;s articles we discussed on the podcast below: ‘Why growing up poor left me with a money disorder’: https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/money-disorder-671813&apos;Things You Only Know If You Earn Significantly Less Than Your Friends&apos;: https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/real-life/earning-less-than-your-friends-losing-job/&apos;This is what happens to you after a year in therapy&apos;: https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/therapy-679493Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - Saint CJ</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with Gospel R&amp;B artist, Saint CJ.CJ's life could have gone down a very dark path but through his faith, resilience and the interventions of a few key people in his life, he was able to turn his life around. In this episode we discuss his musical journey, how his faith has shaped his life, suicide and self-harm. We also discuss his Asperger's Syndrome, how that was treated when he was in the education system, bullying and the work he's doing ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with Gospel R&amp;B artist, Saint CJ.CJ&apos;s life could have gone down a very dark path but through his faith, resilience and the interventions of a few key people in his life, he was able to turn his life around. In this episode we discuss his musical journey, how his faith has shaped his life, suicide and self-harm. We also discuss his Asperger&apos;s Syndrome, how that was treated when he was in the education system, bullying and the work he&apos;s doing through his platform Pour Out Son to help other men with their mental health. As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Saint CJ on streaming platforms below:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3wHbMKpvsgYUSr8FRxJiJ0?si=h2iPx2qmQYyrQCkDy7r64QSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/cjayowenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_EsfPbTpnA39_yfAUlpUXQFollow CJ on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saintcj_/Follow Pour Out Son on social media below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pourout_son2021/Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Saint CJ - Faith Over Feelings feat. Dandz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB21els5TUoTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about self-harm, suicide and physical violence. The guest also references a racist slur they received whilst growing up. Some listeners may find these experiences distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with Gospel R&amp;B artist, Saint CJ.CJ&apos;s life could have gone down a very dark path but through his faith, resilience and the interventions of a few key people in his life, he was able to turn his life around. In this episode we discuss his musical journey, how his faith has shaped his life, suicide and self-harm. We also discuss his Asperger&apos;s Syndrome, how that was treated when he was in the education system, bullying and the work he&apos;s doing through his platform Pour Out Son to help other men with their mental health. As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Saint CJ on streaming platforms below:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3wHbMKpvsgYUSr8FRxJiJ0?si=h2iPx2qmQYyrQCkDy7r64QSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/cjayowenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_EsfPbTpnA39_yfAUlpUXQFollow CJ on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saintcj_/Follow Pour Out Son on social media below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pourout_son2021/Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Saint CJ - Faith Over Feelings feat. Dandz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB21els5TUoTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about self-harm, suicide and physical violence. The guest also references a racist slur they received whilst growing up. Some listeners may find these experiences distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #70 - Danny Bowman</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the seventieth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with mental health advocate and campaigner, Danny Bowman.Danny is the Campaign Head for mental health policy at think-tank Parliament Street and the Vice-Chair of male eating disorder charity, Male Voice ED.Danny has been on a rollercoaster journey with his mental health but is testament to how anyone, with the right support and with the right amount of bravery, courage and determination can overcome the toughest of ment...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the seventieth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with mental health advocate and campaigner, Danny Bowman.Danny is the Campaign Head for mental health policy at think-tank Parliament Street and the Vice-Chair of male eating disorder charity, Male Voice ED.Danny has been on a rollercoaster journey with his mental health but is testament to how anyone, with the right support and with the right amount of bravery, courage and determination can overcome the toughest of mental health challenges.  Self-confidence, anxiety, the perils of social media and a body disorder that Danny lives with known as Body Dysmorphic Disorder or BDD are on the menu for today’s show. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Danny on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DannyBowman10 Follow MaleVoicED on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaleVoicEDPatreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about suicide and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) that some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the seventieth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with mental health advocate and campaigner, Danny Bowman.Danny is the Campaign Head for mental health policy at think-tank Parliament Street and the Vice-Chair of male eating disorder charity, Male Voice ED.Danny has been on a rollercoaster journey with his mental health but is testament to how anyone, with the right support and with the right amount of bravery, courage and determination can overcome the toughest of mental health challenges.  Self-confidence, anxiety, the perils of social media and a body disorder that Danny lives with known as Body Dysmorphic Disorder or BDD are on the menu for today’s show. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Danny on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DannyBowman10 Follow MaleVoicED on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaleVoicEDPatreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about suicide and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) that some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Mind On The Game - The Return Of William Costello</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game, returning guest William Costello comes back onto the podcast to talk about his love affair with Gaelic Football.The Irish sport is a combination of rugby, football, handball and a bit of hockey as well and is a complete outlier in its uniqueness. The only sport that comes close to being as unique is Aussie Rules Football.In this shorter MOTG episode we discuss Will’s special relationship with the sport, how its given him joy and distraction, a nostalgic li...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game, returning guest William Costello comes back onto the podcast to talk about his love affair with Gaelic Football.The Irish sport is a combination of rugby, football, handball and a bit of hockey as well and is a complete outlier in its uniqueness. The only sport that comes close to being as unique is Aussie Rules Football.In this shorter MOTG episode we discuss Will’s special relationship with the sport, how its given him joy and distraction, a nostalgic link to his home when playing it in the UK, its rich history and how it can provide a coping mechanism for many people struggling with addiction, especially alcohol.  As always, #itsokaytovent Follow William on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CostelloWilliamYou can also read Will&apos;s Areo article that we discussed here: https://areomagazine.com/2020/09/23/how-sport-can-reduce-racism-an-irish-case-study/Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game, returning guest William Costello comes back onto the podcast to talk about his love affair with Gaelic Football.The Irish sport is a combination of rugby, football, handball and a bit of hockey as well and is a complete outlier in its uniqueness. The only sport that comes close to being as unique is Aussie Rules Football.In this shorter MOTG episode we discuss Will’s special relationship with the sport, how its given him joy and distraction, a nostalgic link to his home when playing it in the UK, its rich history and how it can provide a coping mechanism for many people struggling with addiction, especially alcohol.  As always, #itsokaytovent Follow William on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CostelloWilliamYou can also read Will&apos;s Areo article that we discussed here: https://areomagazine.com/2020/09/23/how-sport-can-reduce-racism-an-irish-case-study/Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - New Car Smell</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with Alex from Brass-House band, New Car Smell. New Car Smell describe themselves as 'three dudes making high-octane 200 horse-power Brass House'. In this episode we talk about self-expression, avoiding posers in the music scene, the stigma around busking and letting go of what other people think about you. We also discuss Alex's lived experience of insomnia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD), therapy and the impact that negative and interrupt...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with Alex from Brass-House band, New Car Smell. New Car Smell describe themselves as &apos;three dudes making high-octane 200 horse-power Brass House&apos;. In this episode we talk about self-expression, avoiding posers in the music scene, the stigma around busking and letting go of what other people think about you. We also discuss Alex&apos;s lived experience of insomnia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD), therapy and the impact that negative and interruptive thoughts have had on his mental health.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to New Car Smell on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4H2D0mQLVLsHrK5D7o51Zl?si=mX-COSE-Q8qoAjLNGqqa5QYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2uPvt6BIxqfss-8HXVG_lgSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/newcar_smellFollow New Car Smell on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewCar_SmellInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/newcarsmell.brass/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newcarsmell.brass/about/?ref=page_internalPatreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: New Car Smell - Titbag Magee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7Fml_gCc4U<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with Alex from Brass-House band, New Car Smell. New Car Smell describe themselves as &apos;three dudes making high-octane 200 horse-power Brass House&apos;. In this episode we talk about self-expression, avoiding posers in the music scene, the stigma around busking and letting go of what other people think about you. We also discuss Alex&apos;s lived experience of insomnia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD), therapy and the impact that negative and interruptive thoughts have had on his mental health.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to New Car Smell on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4H2D0mQLVLsHrK5D7o51Zl?si=mX-COSE-Q8qoAjLNGqqa5QYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2uPvt6BIxqfss-8HXVG_lgSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/newcar_smellFollow New Car Smell on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewCar_SmellInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/newcarsmell.brass/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newcarsmell.brass/about/?ref=page_internalPatreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: New Car Smell - Titbag Magee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7Fml_gCc4U<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #69 - James Bloodworth</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the sixty-ninth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with James Bloodworth. James is a journalist, writer and broadcaster.He has written for outlets including The Guardian, New Statesman and UnHerd to name a few and is host of ‘The Modern Dating Economy Podcast’.He has written two books: ‘The Myth of Meritocracy: why working-class kids get working class jobs’ published in 2016 and ‘Hired: Six Months Undercover in Low-Wage Britain' published in 2019.In this episode we disc...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the sixty-ninth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with James Bloodworth. James is a journalist, writer and broadcaster.He has written for outlets including The Guardian, New Statesman and UnHerd to name a few and is host of ‘The Modern Dating Economy Podcast’.He has written two books: ‘The Myth of Meritocracy: why working-class kids get working class jobs’ published in 2016 and ‘Hired: Six Months Undercover in Low-Wage Britain&apos; published in 2019.In this episode we discuss James’s journey into journalism, a discussion of both of his books and the mental health topics they discuss, masculinity in the modern age, dating, gym culture and lookism. We also discuss James’s diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD, his struggle to manage it in academic environments and the impact that having a stalker had on him and his mental health.As always, #itsokaytovent You can purchase &apos;Myth of Meritocracy: Why Working-Class Kids Still Get Working-Class Jobs&apos; here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-myth-of-meritocracy/james-bloodworth/9781785900532You can purchase &apos;Hired: Six Months Undercover in Low-Wage Britain&apos; here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/hired/james-bloodworth/9781786490162Read the UnHerd article we discussed here: https://unherd.com/2020/10/why-do-men-hate-women/ You can follow James on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/J_BloodworthYou can listen to The Modern Dating Economy podcast here: https://t.co/d2LbkTJt2B?amp=1You can also follow it on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ModernDatingPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderndatingpodcast/?hl=en-gbPatreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the sixty-ninth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with James Bloodworth. James is a journalist, writer and broadcaster.He has written for outlets including The Guardian, New Statesman and UnHerd to name a few and is host of ‘The Modern Dating Economy Podcast’.He has written two books: ‘The Myth of Meritocracy: why working-class kids get working class jobs’ published in 2016 and ‘Hired: Six Months Undercover in Low-Wage Britain&apos; published in 2019.In this episode we discuss James’s journey into journalism, a discussion of both of his books and the mental health topics they discuss, masculinity in the modern age, dating, gym culture and lookism. We also discuss James’s diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD, his struggle to manage it in academic environments and the impact that having a stalker had on him and his mental health.As always, #itsokaytovent You can purchase &apos;Myth of Meritocracy: Why Working-Class Kids Still Get Working-Class Jobs&apos; here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-myth-of-meritocracy/james-bloodworth/9781785900532You can purchase &apos;Hired: Six Months Undercover in Low-Wage Britain&apos; here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/hired/james-bloodworth/9781786490162Read the UnHerd article we discussed here: https://unherd.com/2020/10/why-do-men-hate-women/ You can follow James on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/J_BloodworthYou can listen to The Modern Dating Economy podcast here: https://t.co/d2LbkTJt2B?amp=1You can also follow it on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ModernDatingPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderndatingpodcast/?hl=en-gbPatreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks - Jamaha</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked in with Netherlands-based producer, Jamaha. Jamie, as he is otherwise known, shot to viral fame with a track he put out called 'Mic Mac' which sampled quotes from English football manager, Mick McCarthy alongside deep house beats. In this episode we discussed Jamie's music journey, rediscovering old skills and going viral. We also discussed his lived experience of depression, anxiety and the shame and stigma he felt during difficult periods with...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked in with Netherlands-based producer, Jamaha. Jamie, as he is otherwise known, shot to viral fame with a track he put out called &apos;Mic Mac&apos; which sampled quotes from English football manager, Mick McCarthy alongside deep house beats. In this episode we discussed Jamie&apos;s music journey, rediscovering old skills and going viral. We also discussed his lived experience of depression, anxiety and the shame and stigma he felt during difficult periods with his mental health. As always, #itsokaytovent Listen to Jamaha on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7sXArlIMl8qyQeoqjngAQc?si=ovDRetU7RnmXrn82lhiRVAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtSJOT-pij2pEh8xwGdP_IAFollow Jamaha on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/_JamahaPatreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Jamaha - Mic Mac: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78C37FeucEETRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a brief discussion about suicide and suicidality which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked in with Netherlands-based producer, Jamaha. Jamie, as he is otherwise known, shot to viral fame with a track he put out called &apos;Mic Mac&apos; which sampled quotes from English football manager, Mick McCarthy alongside deep house beats. In this episode we discussed Jamie&apos;s music journey, rediscovering old skills and going viral. We also discussed his lived experience of depression, anxiety and the shame and stigma he felt during difficult periods with his mental health. As always, #itsokaytovent Listen to Jamaha on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7sXArlIMl8qyQeoqjngAQc?si=ovDRetU7RnmXrn82lhiRVAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtSJOT-pij2pEh8xwGdP_IAFollow Jamaha on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/_JamahaPatreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Jamaha - Mic Mac: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78C37FeucEETRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a brief discussion about suicide and suicidality which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks - HOLOW</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked in with French producer HOLOW. Arthur, as he is known to his friends, discusses the highs and lows that come with working in the music industry, knowing who to trust and evolving your sound to reflect your authentic self as an artist. We also discussed Arthur's lived experience of a mental health condition called derealisation and how it affects him in his day-to-day life. As always, #itsokaytovent Listen to HOLOW on streaming platforms below: S...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked in with French producer HOLOW. Arthur, as he is known to his friends, discusses the highs and lows that come with working in the music industry, knowing who to trust and evolving your sound to reflect your authentic self as an artist. We also discussed Arthur&apos;s lived experience of a mental health condition called derealisation and how it affects him in his day-to-day life. As always, #itsokaytovent Listen to HOLOW on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0iFmnAL0wjQU7r07tV4J09?si=24BQ4MDzRy-QzWNHHQEJ_ASoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/holowFollow HOLOW on social media below: Instagram: https://instagram.com/holow_____/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HOLOW___Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked in with French producer HOLOW. Arthur, as he is known to his friends, discusses the highs and lows that come with working in the music industry, knowing who to trust and evolving your sound to reflect your authentic self as an artist. We also discussed Arthur&apos;s lived experience of a mental health condition called derealisation and how it affects him in his day-to-day life. As always, #itsokaytovent Listen to HOLOW on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0iFmnAL0wjQU7r07tV4J09?si=24BQ4MDzRy-QzWNHHQEJ_ASoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/holowFollow HOLOW on social media below: Instagram: https://instagram.com/holow_____/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HOLOW___Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 08:55:28 +0000</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - Amour</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with Megan from UK synth-pop band, Amour.We discuss Megan's musical journey, their experience of stage fright, resilience and ignoring the opinions of others. We also explore their non-binary journey of gender discovery, grief, fitting in and the impact that Covid-19 has had on her university degree and mental health. As always, #itsokaytovent Listen to Amour on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jtSlf9rgPplntK...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with Megan from UK synth-pop band, Amour.We discuss Megan&apos;s musical journey, their experience of stage fright, resilience and ignoring the opinions of others. We also explore their non-binary journey of gender discovery, grief, fitting in and the impact that Covid-19 has had on her university degree and mental health. As always, #itsokaytovent Listen to Amour on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jtSlf9rgPplntKCGwz7kv?si=woTNG-wKTFy-53vtC7WIGAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYDAm2Ott3VNeAgsBNx9WLASoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/songsbyamourFollow Amour on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songsbyamour/Twitter: https://twitter.com/songsbyamourFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/songsbyamour/Follow Megan on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganamour/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/venthelpuk Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Amour - Afterparty: https://open.spotify.com/track/1jaDT6xGhN5B2EJgdn6zw1?si=xAf7Vl2MSTGJQZRD9Y3yWATRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with Megan from UK synth-pop band, Amour.We discuss Megan&apos;s musical journey, their experience of stage fright, resilience and ignoring the opinions of others. We also explore their non-binary journey of gender discovery, grief, fitting in and the impact that Covid-19 has had on her university degree and mental health. As always, #itsokaytovent Listen to Amour on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jtSlf9rgPplntKCGwz7kv?si=woTNG-wKTFy-53vtC7WIGAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYDAm2Ott3VNeAgsBNx9WLASoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/songsbyamourFollow Amour on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songsbyamour/Twitter: https://twitter.com/songsbyamourFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/songsbyamour/Follow Megan on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganamour/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/venthelpuk Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Amour - Afterparty: https://open.spotify.com/track/1jaDT6xGhN5B2EJgdn6zw1?si=xAf7Vl2MSTGJQZRD9Y3yWATRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #68 - Tom Home</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the sixty-eighth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Founder &amp; Owner of blOKes, Tom Home. blOKes aims to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space for men to open up about their mental health, connect with other likeminded people and tell a #MaleTale. In this episode we discuss the blOKes journey and the ups and downs that have come with it. We also discuss Tom's lived experience of anxiety, depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) whilst a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the sixty-eighth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Founder &amp; Owner of blOKes, Tom Home. blOKes aims to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space for men to open up about their mental health, connect with other likeminded people and tell a #MaleTale. In this episode we discuss the blOKes journey and the ups and downs that have come with it. We also discuss Tom&apos;s lived experience of anxiety, depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) whilst at Northumbria University in November 2016, male body image, comparison culture and his journey of recovery to where he is today. As always, #itsokaytovent Follow blOKes on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/_blOKesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_blokes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blOKesCIC/Website: https://www.blokes.life/You can also follow Tom on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/_tomhomeSupport our Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the sixty-eighth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Founder &amp; Owner of blOKes, Tom Home. blOKes aims to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space for men to open up about their mental health, connect with other likeminded people and tell a #MaleTale. In this episode we discuss the blOKes journey and the ups and downs that have come with it. We also discuss Tom&apos;s lived experience of anxiety, depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) whilst at Northumbria University in November 2016, male body image, comparison culture and his journey of recovery to where he is today. As always, #itsokaytovent Follow blOKes on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/_blOKesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_blokes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blOKesCIC/Website: https://www.blokes.life/You can also follow Tom on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/_tomhomeSupport our Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2021 11:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #67 - Dominic Stevenson</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the sixty-seventh episode of The Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to author and poet Dominic Stevenson. We deep-dived into Dom's latest book ‘Get Your Head in the Game: An exploration of football's complex relationship with mental health’.Unemployment stigma, depression, life expectations and inclusivity were all on the menu as well. As always, #itsokaytovent You can purchase Get Your Head In The Game here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/get-your-head-in-the-game/dominic-stevenson/97817...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the sixty-seventh episode of The Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to author and poet Dominic Stevenson. We deep-dived into Dom&apos;s latest book ‘Get Your Head in the Game: An exploration of football&apos;s complex relationship with mental health’.Unemployment stigma, depression, life expectations and inclusivity were all on the menu as well. As always, #itsokaytovent You can purchase Get Your Head In The Game here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/get-your-head-in-the-game/dominic-stevenson/9781786784353You can follow Dom on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HatScarfShirtSupport our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/venthelpuk Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the sixty-seventh episode of The Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to author and poet Dominic Stevenson. We deep-dived into Dom&apos;s latest book ‘Get Your Head in the Game: An exploration of football&apos;s complex relationship with mental health’.Unemployment stigma, depression, life expectations and inclusivity were all on the menu as well. As always, #itsokaytovent You can purchase Get Your Head In The Game here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/get-your-head-in-the-game/dominic-stevenson/9781786784353You can follow Dom on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HatScarfShirtSupport our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/venthelpuk Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:48:08 +0000</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks - DJ B.O.V</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked-in with DJ B.O.V.B.O.V or Callum as he is otherwise known is based in Manchester and is at the start of his DJing and producing journey.In this episode we discuss Callum's university life and the 'Hot Fuzz' town he studied in, coming out of his shell, perseverance and normalising mental health amongst your friends. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow DJ B.O.V on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b.o.v_dj/Music: @patawa...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked-in with DJ B.O.V.B.O.V or Callum as he is otherwise known is based in Manchester and is at the start of his DJing and producing journey.In this episode we discuss Callum&apos;s university life and the &apos;Hot Fuzz&apos; town he studied in, coming out of his shell, perseverance and normalising mental health amongst your friends. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow DJ B.O.V on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b.o.v_dj/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked-in with DJ B.O.V.B.O.V or Callum as he is otherwise known is based in Manchester and is at the start of his DJing and producing journey.In this episode we discuss Callum&apos;s university life and the &apos;Hot Fuzz&apos; town he studied in, coming out of his shell, perseverance and normalising mental health amongst your friends. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow DJ B.O.V on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b.o.v_dj/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 20:48:32 +0000</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #66 - Claire Johnson</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the sixty-sixth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to Claire Johnson. Claire is a massive pillar of support for people across the online mental health community and through the voluntary work she does as a mental health mentor and advocate. In this episode we discuss her illustrious professional career, working on the 2012 London Olympics, the Yorkshire Moors murders and even dating 70s rock stars. We also discussed her mental health mentor work, unsociable working hours and ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the sixty-sixth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to Claire Johnson. Claire is a massive pillar of support for people across the online mental health community and through the voluntary work she does as a mental health mentor and advocate. In this episode we discuss her illustrious professional career, working on the 2012 London Olympics, the Yorkshire Moors murders and even dating 70s rock stars. We also discussed her mental health mentor work, unsociable working hours and self-care. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Claire on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/C4U_ClaireMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the sixty-sixth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to Claire Johnson. Claire is a massive pillar of support for people across the online mental health community and through the voluntary work she does as a mental health mentor and advocate. In this episode we discuss her illustrious professional career, working on the 2012 London Olympics, the Yorkshire Moors murders and even dating 70s rock stars. We also discussed her mental health mentor work, unsociable working hours and self-care. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Claire on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/C4U_ClaireMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of our Reel Stories series, we checked-in with Joseph Martin. Joseph is an actor and writer who trained at the East 15 acting school. He has starred in productions including 'JEFF WAYNE’S THE WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE' and Jude Taylor’s new digital musical 'MAKE ME INFAMOUS!'Imposter syndrome, panic attacks, validation, sexuality and more are all on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Joseph on social media below:Instagram: htt...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of our Reel Stories series, we checked-in with Joseph Martin. Joseph is an actor and writer who trained at the East 15 acting school. He has starred in productions including &apos;JEFF WAYNE’S THE WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE&apos; and Jude Taylor’s new digital musical &apos;MAKE ME INFAMOUS!&apos;Imposter syndrome, panic attacks, validation, sexuality and more are all on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Joseph on social media below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suddenlyjoseph/Find out more about Joseph and how to book tickets for his upcoming productions here: http://linktr.ee/josephmartinMusic: @ekkah - Backseat Driver: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFhgxYuoP8UTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a brief discussion of self-harm and panic attacks which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of our Reel Stories series, we checked-in with Joseph Martin. Joseph is an actor and writer who trained at the East 15 acting school. He has starred in productions including &apos;JEFF WAYNE’S THE WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE&apos; and Jude Taylor’s new digital musical &apos;MAKE ME INFAMOUS!&apos;Imposter syndrome, panic attacks, validation, sexuality and more are all on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Joseph on social media below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suddenlyjoseph/Find out more about Joseph and how to book tickets for his upcoming productions here: http://linktr.ee/josephmartinMusic: @ekkah - Backseat Driver: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFhgxYuoP8UTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a brief discussion of self-harm and panic attacks which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #65 - Alex Oyebola</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the sixty-fifth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Alex Oyebola. Alex is a Vent Champion and works in education.Anxiety, faith, resilience, aerophobia and the black experience of mental health are all on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Alex on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.lexi_/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkSupport Us: PatreonPayPalMerchandise  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the sixty-fifth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Alex Oyebola. Alex is a Vent Champion and works in education.Anxiety, faith, resilience, aerophobia and the black experience of mental health are all on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Alex on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.lexi_/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the sixty-fifth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Alex Oyebola. Alex is a Vent Champion and works in education.Anxiety, faith, resilience, aerophobia and the black experience of mental health are all on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Alex on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.lexi_/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #64 - Kate Baguley</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the sixty-fourth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we checked-in with Kate Baguley.Kate is the co-founder of the 'Up North Books' podcast, which discusses and celebrates all things northern literature so more people can read about this varied and often underrepresented part of the UK.Dealing with life’s challenges, the importance of managing your physical and mental health, FOMO and more are on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Up North Books on soc...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the sixty-fourth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we checked-in with Kate Baguley.Kate is the co-founder of the &apos;Up North Books&apos; podcast, which discusses and celebrates all things northern literature so more people can read about this varied and often underrepresented part of the UK.Dealing with life’s challenges, the importance of managing your physical and mental health, FOMO and more are on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Up North Books on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/upnorthpodYou can follow Kate on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatkatereadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatkatereadnext/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the sixty-fourth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we checked-in with Kate Baguley.Kate is the co-founder of the &apos;Up North Books&apos; podcast, which discusses and celebrates all things northern literature so more people can read about this varied and often underrepresented part of the UK.Dealing with life’s challenges, the importance of managing your physical and mental health, FOMO and more are on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Up North Books on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/upnorthpodYou can follow Kate on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatkatereadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatkatereadnext/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Mind On The Game - Aaron Bowes</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of our Mind On The Game series, we checked-in with 1st XV rugby player at Ashford RFC in Kent, Aaron Bowes. We discuss Aaron's rugby journey including his playing days at Sussex University and the life skills the sport gave him. Self-confidence was also on the menu, where Aaron discussed the impact that getting his ears pinned back had on him and his mental health.Aaron's friendship with our Founder Freddie Cocker is a bonus topic with some funny stories and jokes so make sure...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of our Mind On The Game series, we checked-in with 1st XV rugby player at Ashford RFC in Kent, Aaron Bowes. We discuss Aaron&apos;s rugby journey including his playing days at Sussex University and the life skills the sport gave him. Self-confidence was also on the menu, where Aaron discussed the impact that getting his ears pinned back had on him and his mental health.Aaron&apos;s friendship with our Founder Freddie Cocker is a bonus topic with some funny stories and jokes so make sure you listen to the end! As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Aaron on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronbowes1994/You can find more about Ashford RFC, &apos;Kent&apos;s friendliest rugby club&apos; here: https://ashfordrugbyclub.co.uk/ You can also find them on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashfordrugby?lang=enMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of our Mind On The Game series, we checked-in with 1st XV rugby player at Ashford RFC in Kent, Aaron Bowes. We discuss Aaron&apos;s rugby journey including his playing days at Sussex University and the life skills the sport gave him. Self-confidence was also on the menu, where Aaron discussed the impact that getting his ears pinned back had on him and his mental health.Aaron&apos;s friendship with our Founder Freddie Cocker is a bonus topic with some funny stories and jokes so make sure you listen to the end! As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Aaron on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronbowes1994/You can find more about Ashford RFC, &apos;Kent&apos;s friendliest rugby club&apos; here: https://ashfordrugbyclub.co.uk/ You can also find them on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashfordrugby?lang=enMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #63 - My Mate Matt</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our final Just Checking In Pod before Christmas, we wanted to do something a little different. Grief is something all of us have felt more aware of or affected by this year, given the pandemic we have been living through. In this episode, our Founder Freddie Cocker speaks about a close friend and former work colleague, Matt, who he lost to a Sudden Cardiac Death in 2017. Matt's passing affected everyone in the company he worked for. Freddie talks about the impact that losing Matt had on hi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In our final Just Checking In Pod before Christmas, we wanted to do something a little different. Grief is something all of us have felt more aware of or affected by this year, given the pandemic we have been living through. In this episode, our Founder Freddie Cocker speaks about a close friend and former work colleague, Matt, who he lost to a Sudden Cardiac Death in 2017. Matt&apos;s passing affected everyone in the company he worked for. Freddie talks about the impact that losing Matt had on him. You&apos;ll also hear from several other former colleagues who open up about the person Matt was and their favourite memories of him. This is the story of &apos;My Mate Matt&apos;.As always, #itsokaytovent If you have been affected by the issues discussed in this pod, please find some resources below: British Heart Foundation: https://www.bhf.org.uk/The Justin Edinburgh Foundation: https://je3foundation.com/The Good Grief Trust: https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion of grief and loss, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In our final Just Checking In Pod before Christmas, we wanted to do something a little different. Grief is something all of us have felt more aware of or affected by this year, given the pandemic we have been living through. In this episode, our Founder Freddie Cocker speaks about a close friend and former work colleague, Matt, who he lost to a Sudden Cardiac Death in 2017. Matt&apos;s passing affected everyone in the company he worked for. Freddie talks about the impact that losing Matt had on him. You&apos;ll also hear from several other former colleagues who open up about the person Matt was and their favourite memories of him. This is the story of &apos;My Mate Matt&apos;.As always, #itsokaytovent If you have been affected by the issues discussed in this pod, please find some resources below: British Heart Foundation: https://www.bhf.org.uk/The Justin Edinburgh Foundation: https://je3foundation.com/The Good Grief Trust: https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion of grief and loss, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #62 - Alexandra Kaschuta</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the sixty-second episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Alexandra Kaschuta. Alex is a writer, commentator and the founder of her own writing platform 'Sort Alex Out'. In this episode we discussed Alex's love of writing and topics she has written about including the dating economy, feminism, politics and the mental health implications around each of those. We also discussed Alex's ADHD diagnosis, ex-pat culture and social integration. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow A...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the sixty-second episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Alexandra Kaschuta. Alex is a writer, commentator and the founder of her own writing platform &apos;Sort Alex Out&apos;. In this episode we discussed Alex&apos;s love of writing and topics she has written about including the dating economy, feminism, politics and the mental health implications around each of those. We also discussed Alex&apos;s ADHD diagnosis, ex-pat culture and social integration. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Alex on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kaschutaYou can also read the articles we referenced on the podcast in full below:&apos;Why we can&apos;t talk to each other&apos;: https://www.sortalexout.com/writing/2019/11/10/why-we-cant-talk-to-each-other&apos;Dating in 2019: The Harsh Truth&apos;: https://www.sortalexout.com/writing/2018/9/18/dating-in-2018-the-harsh-truthYou can watch the Benjamin Boyce interview Alex did here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NeJ8Fig5aI&amp;t=1070sMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the sixty-second episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Alexandra Kaschuta. Alex is a writer, commentator and the founder of her own writing platform &apos;Sort Alex Out&apos;. In this episode we discussed Alex&apos;s love of writing and topics she has written about including the dating economy, feminism, politics and the mental health implications around each of those. We also discussed Alex&apos;s ADHD diagnosis, ex-pat culture and social integration. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Alex on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kaschutaYou can also read the articles we referenced on the podcast in full below:&apos;Why we can&apos;t talk to each other&apos;: https://www.sortalexout.com/writing/2019/11/10/why-we-cant-talk-to-each-other&apos;Dating in 2019: The Harsh Truth&apos;: https://www.sortalexout.com/writing/2018/9/18/dating-in-2018-the-harsh-truthYou can watch the Benjamin Boyce interview Alex did here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NeJ8Fig5aI&amp;t=1070sMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked-in with Julian aka MC Saabii Boi. Julian is a Master of Ceremonies, event host and entertainer. He is also part of UK music and events collective SoFar Sounds London, which brings communities together to experience live shows.Crowd management, self-confidence, Julian's experience in the British Army and the black mental health experience are all on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow MC Saabii Boi on socia...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked-in with Julian aka MC Saabii Boi. Julian is a Master of Ceremonies, event host and entertainer. He is also part of UK music and events collective SoFar Sounds London, which brings communities together to experience live shows.Crowd management, self-confidence, Julian&apos;s experience in the British Army and the black mental health experience are all on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow MC Saabii Boi on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mc_saabii_boi/You can find out how to book Julian for your event or show here: https://www.mcsaabiiboi.com/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked-in with Julian aka MC Saabii Boi. Julian is a Master of Ceremonies, event host and entertainer. He is also part of UK music and events collective SoFar Sounds London, which brings communities together to experience live shows.Crowd management, self-confidence, Julian&apos;s experience in the British Army and the black mental health experience are all on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can follow MC Saabii Boi on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mc_saabii_boi/You can find out how to book Julian for your event or show here: https://www.mcsaabiiboi.com/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #61 - Jake Hanrahan</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the sixty-first episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to journalist and documentary film-maker, Jake Hanrahan. Jake is the founder of independent conflict journalism platform, Popular Front. Popular Front is conflict journalism done differently. They report on the parts of war big media rarely acknowledges and talk to people they'll never find.Jake has worked for outlets including HBO, VICE News, Esquire, Frontline PBS, ProPublica, BBC News and The Guardian.In this podcast we di...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the sixty-first episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to journalist and documentary film-maker, Jake Hanrahan. Jake is the founder of independent conflict journalism platform, Popular Front. Popular Front is conflict journalism done differently. They report on the parts of war big media rarely acknowledges and talk to people they&apos;ll never find.Jake has worked for outlets including HBO, VICE News, Esquire, Frontline PBS, ProPublica, BBC News and The Guardian.In this podcast we discussed Jake&apos;s journalism journey, working at VICE News, his arrest and detainment by the Turkish government in 2015 and staying calm whilst reporting on the front-line. We also discussed Jake&apos;s upbringing and growing up with a father who lived with alcohol addiction, taking medication for his depression and masculinity in the modern age. As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Jake on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jake_HanrahanFind out more about Popular Front here and how to support them here: https://www.popularfront.co/You can also listen to the two podcasts Jake hosts, &apos;Popular Front&apos; and Q Clearance below: Popular Front: https://soundcloud.com/popularfrontcastQ Clearance: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/q-clearance-the-hunt-for-qanon/id1534027012Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief, loss and the impact that losing a loved one to suicide can have, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the sixty-first episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to journalist and documentary film-maker, Jake Hanrahan. Jake is the founder of independent conflict journalism platform, Popular Front. Popular Front is conflict journalism done differently. They report on the parts of war big media rarely acknowledges and talk to people they&apos;ll never find.Jake has worked for outlets including HBO, VICE News, Esquire, Frontline PBS, ProPublica, BBC News and The Guardian.In this podcast we discussed Jake&apos;s journalism journey, working at VICE News, his arrest and detainment by the Turkish government in 2015 and staying calm whilst reporting on the front-line. We also discussed Jake&apos;s upbringing and growing up with a father who lived with alcohol addiction, taking medication for his depression and masculinity in the modern age. As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Jake on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jake_HanrahanFind out more about Popular Front here and how to support them here: https://www.popularfront.co/You can also listen to the two podcasts Jake hosts, &apos;Popular Front&apos; and Q Clearance below: Popular Front: https://soundcloud.com/popularfrontcastQ Clearance: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/q-clearance-the-hunt-for-qanon/id1534027012Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief, loss and the impact that losing a loved one to suicide can have, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #60 - Daniel John</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the sixtieth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we checked-in with Daniel John. Dan is the founder of mental health platform 'You, Me &amp; Anxiety'.In this episode we discussed the origins of the platform, becoming a podcast host and producer and his own mental health journey which included his experiences of anxiety, panic attacks, bullying, religion and much more. As always, #itsokaytovent Follow You, Me &amp; Anxiety on social media platforms below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Y...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the sixtieth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we checked-in with Daniel John. Dan is the founder of mental health platform &apos;You, Me &amp; Anxiety&apos;.In this episode we discussed the origins of the platform, becoming a podcast host and producer and his own mental health journey which included his experiences of anxiety, panic attacks, bullying, religion and much more. As always, #itsokaytovent Follow You, Me &amp; Anxiety on social media platforms below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/YouMeAndAnxietyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/youmeandanxiety_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouMeAndAnxiety1/Follow Dan on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanJ93Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a brief discussion about suicide and suicidality which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the sixtieth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we checked-in with Daniel John. Dan is the founder of mental health platform &apos;You, Me &amp; Anxiety&apos;.In this episode we discussed the origins of the platform, becoming a podcast host and producer and his own mental health journey which included his experiences of anxiety, panic attacks, bullying, religion and much more. As always, #itsokaytovent Follow You, Me &amp; Anxiety on social media platforms below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/YouMeAndAnxietyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/youmeandanxiety_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouMeAndAnxiety1/Follow Dan on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanJ93Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a brief discussion about suicide and suicidality which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2020 11:03:28 +0000</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic - VICTORS</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked-in with Harry from UK Dream-Pop band, VICTORS.Hailing from Leeds, we discussed the journey of VICTORS, the mental health impact of the streaming wars on musicians, anxiety, FOMO and music being taken seriously as a life choice in the education system. As always, #itsokaytoventListen to VICTORS on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/163g9TCjTPJMjem8Iwv6iN?si=97_6axhwS7Gs2Ka3bPfubAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/chan...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked-in with Harry from UK Dream-Pop band, VICTORS.Hailing from Leeds, we discussed the journey of VICTORS, the mental health impact of the streaming wars on musicians, anxiety, FOMO and music being taken seriously as a life choice in the education system. As always, #itsokaytoventListen to VICTORS on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/163g9TCjTPJMjem8Iwv6iN?si=97_6axhwS7Gs2Ka3bPfubAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq-H6qmB1U59D2XqRNl2EcQSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/victorsofficialFollow VICTORS on social media platforms below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victorsofficial/Twitter: https://twitter.com/victorsliveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/victorsofficial/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: VICTORS - Slow Down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-nKL_IOoUs<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked-in with Harry from UK Dream-Pop band, VICTORS.Hailing from Leeds, we discussed the journey of VICTORS, the mental health impact of the streaming wars on musicians, anxiety, FOMO and music being taken seriously as a life choice in the education system. As always, #itsokaytoventListen to VICTORS on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/163g9TCjTPJMjem8Iwv6iN?si=97_6axhwS7Gs2Ka3bPfubAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq-H6qmB1U59D2XqRNl2EcQSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/victorsofficialFollow VICTORS on social media platforms below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victorsofficial/Twitter: https://twitter.com/victorsliveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/victorsofficial/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: VICTORS - Slow Down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-nKL_IOoUs<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #59 - Florence Craig</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the fifty-ninth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we checked-in with Florence Craig. Flo works as a journalist and social media producer for BBC Reel, telling stories about amazing ideas, people and places.In this episode we talk about Flo’s journalism journey, her Welsh roots, comparison culture in journalism and self-care when it comes to social media. We also talk about two long-term health conditions called Crohn's Disease and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and how they have aff...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the fifty-ninth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we checked-in with Florence Craig. Flo works as a journalist and social media producer for BBC Reel, telling stories about amazing ideas, people and places.In this episode we talk about Flo’s journalism journey, her Welsh roots, comparison culture in journalism and self-care when it comes to social media. We also talk about two long-term health conditions called Crohn&apos;s Disease and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and how they have affected her life and her mental health.As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Flo on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flo_craig/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the fifty-ninth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we checked-in with Florence Craig. Flo works as a journalist and social media producer for BBC Reel, telling stories about amazing ideas, people and places.In this episode we talk about Flo’s journalism journey, her Welsh roots, comparison culture in journalism and self-care when it comes to social media. We also talk about two long-term health conditions called Crohn&apos;s Disease and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and how they have affected her life and her mental health.As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Flo on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flo_craig/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #58 - Kyle Hawker</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the fifty-eighth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we checked-in with Kyle Hawker. Kyle is an artist and the founder of 'Acrylics by Kyle', where he crafts acrylic prints for pleasure and commissions pieces for clients!In this pod we discussed Kyle's journey as an artist, anxiety, depression, perseverance and overcoming the challenges life throws at you. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Acrylics by Kyle on social media and find out how to commission him for your own print be...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the fifty-eighth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we checked-in with Kyle Hawker. Kyle is an artist and the founder of &apos;Acrylics by Kyle&apos;, where he crafts acrylic prints for pleasure and commissions pieces for clients!In this pod we discussed Kyle&apos;s journey as an artist, anxiety, depression, perseverance and overcoming the challenges life throws at you. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Acrylics by Kyle on social media and find out how to commission him for your own print below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acrylicsbykyle/You can follow Kyle&apos;s personal social media channel as well below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khawker_/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the fifty-eighth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we checked-in with Kyle Hawker. Kyle is an artist and the founder of &apos;Acrylics by Kyle&apos;, where he crafts acrylic prints for pleasure and commissions pieces for clients!In this pod we discussed Kyle&apos;s journey as an artist, anxiety, depression, perseverance and overcoming the challenges life throws at you. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Acrylics by Kyle on social media and find out how to commission him for your own print below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acrylicsbykyle/You can follow Kyle&apos;s personal social media channel as well below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khawker_/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #57 - Jay Fisher</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the fifty-seventh episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we checked-in with Jay Fisher. Jay is the founder of 'anotherletterj', a poetry platform with words  for your dark times, good times and all the times in between.He is also the founder of his own photography business, 'Jay Fisher Photography'.In this pod we discussed his love of poetry, photography and roller-blading as well as the relationships which have shaped his life and his  mental health. We also talk about his experiences o...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the fifty-seventh episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we checked-in with Jay Fisher. Jay is the founder of &apos;anotherletterj&apos;, a poetry platform with words  for your dark times, good times and all the times in between.He is also the founder of his own photography business, &apos;Jay Fisher Photography&apos;.In this pod we discussed his love of poetry, photography and roller-blading as well as the relationships which have shaped his life and his  mental health. We also talk about his experiences of toxic masculinity growing up and the relationship he has with his school-friend and Mind On The Game guest, Jay Williams. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow anotherletterj, Jay Fisher Photography and Jay&apos;s personal channel on social media below: anotherletterj: https://www.instagram.com/anotherletterj/Jay Fisher Photography: https://www.instagram.com/jayfisherphoto/Jay Fisher: https://www.instagram.com/jyfshr/You can also visit his website for more information here: https://www.jayfisher.co/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the fifty-seventh episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we checked-in with Jay Fisher. Jay is the founder of &apos;anotherletterj&apos;, a poetry platform with words  for your dark times, good times and all the times in between.He is also the founder of his own photography business, &apos;Jay Fisher Photography&apos;.In this pod we discussed his love of poetry, photography and roller-blading as well as the relationships which have shaped his life and his  mental health. We also talk about his experiences of toxic masculinity growing up and the relationship he has with his school-friend and Mind On The Game guest, Jay Williams. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow anotherletterj, Jay Fisher Photography and Jay&apos;s personal channel on social media below: anotherletterj: https://www.instagram.com/anotherletterj/Jay Fisher Photography: https://www.instagram.com/jayfisherphoto/Jay Fisher: https://www.instagram.com/jyfshr/You can also visit his website for more information here: https://www.jayfisher.co/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked-in with two members of North-East London band, See You At Home, Josh and Charlie. We discussed the SYAH journey, Josh and Charlie's lived experience of anxiety, how they support each other's mental health as a band and much more. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to See You At Home on streaming platforms below:Bandcamp: https://syah.band/bandcampSpotify: https://syah.band/spotifyYouTube: https://syah.band/youtubeYou can also follo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked-in with two members of North-East London band, See You At Home, Josh and Charlie. We discussed the SYAH journey, Josh and Charlie&apos;s lived experience of anxiety, how they support each other&apos;s mental health as a band and much more. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to See You At Home on streaming platforms below:Bandcamp: https://syah.band/bandcampSpotify: https://syah.band/spotifyYouTube: https://syah.band/youtubeYou can also follow the band on social media below:Instagram: https://syah.band/instagramTwitter: https://syah.band/twitterMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked-in with two members of North-East London band, See You At Home, Josh and Charlie. We discussed the SYAH journey, Josh and Charlie&apos;s lived experience of anxiety, how they support each other&apos;s mental health as a band and much more. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to See You At Home on streaming platforms below:Bandcamp: https://syah.band/bandcampSpotify: https://syah.band/spotifyYouTube: https://syah.band/youtubeYou can also follow the band on social media below:Instagram: https://syah.band/instagramTwitter: https://syah.band/twitterMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Reel Stories Launch - Dan Dawes</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the first ever episode of our new series, 'Reel Stories' we checked-in with Dan Dawes.Dan is a writer, actor, producer and Artistic Director of London-based storytelling company, Idle Discourse. In this pod we discussed Dan's theatrical journey, classism in the industry and the camaraderie he enjoys working with other actors and creatives. We also discussed his lived experience of health anxiety, panic attacks as well as the impact that losing his mum to suicide in 2020 had on him and his ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the first ever episode of our new series, &apos;Reel Stories&apos; we checked-in with Dan Dawes.Dan is a writer, actor, producer and Artistic Director of London-based storytelling company, Idle Discourse. In this pod we discussed Dan&apos;s theatrical journey, classism in the industry and the camaraderie he enjoys working with other actors and creatives. We also discussed his lived experience of health anxiety, panic attacks as well as the impact that losing his mum to suicide in 2020 had on him and his mental health.As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Dan on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanDawes85You can find out more about Idle Discourse here: https://www.idlediscourse.com/homeYou can also follow them on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/idle_discourse?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/idlediscourse/?hl=enIf you&apos;ve been affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast, particularly around suicide and domestic abuse, you can find some useful resources you can access below:Samaritans: 116 123The Every Man Project: www.everymanproject.co.uk/Men&apos;s Advice Line: www.mensadviceline.org.uk/ or call 0808 801 0327National Domestic Violence Helpline: www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk/ or call 0808 2000 247The Hide Out: thehideout.org.uk/Women&apos;s Aid: www.womensaid.org.uk/TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief, loss, domestic abuse and suicide which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.Music: @ekkah - Backseat Driver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFhgxYuoP8U<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the first ever episode of our new series, &apos;Reel Stories&apos; we checked-in with Dan Dawes.Dan is a writer, actor, producer and Artistic Director of London-based storytelling company, Idle Discourse. In this pod we discussed Dan&apos;s theatrical journey, classism in the industry and the camaraderie he enjoys working with other actors and creatives. We also discussed his lived experience of health anxiety, panic attacks as well as the impact that losing his mum to suicide in 2020 had on him and his mental health.As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Dan on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanDawes85You can find out more about Idle Discourse here: https://www.idlediscourse.com/homeYou can also follow them on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/idle_discourse?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/idlediscourse/?hl=enIf you&apos;ve been affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast, particularly around suicide and domestic abuse, you can find some useful resources you can access below:Samaritans: 116 123The Every Man Project: www.everymanproject.co.uk/Men&apos;s Advice Line: www.mensadviceline.org.uk/ or call 0808 801 0327National Domestic Violence Helpline: www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk/ or call 0808 2000 247The Hide Out: thehideout.org.uk/Women&apos;s Aid: www.womensaid.org.uk/TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief, loss, domestic abuse and suicide which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.Music: @ekkah - Backseat Driver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFhgxYuoP8U<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks - Matt Fallon</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked-in with Matt Fallon. Matt has been DJing for over 8 years in the Brighton club scene where he started his DJing journey whilst studying at Sussex University, as well as London where he resides now. The stresses of being a promoter, anxiety, chronic fatigue syndrome, fitting in and developing life skills are all on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Matt on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked-in with Matt Fallon. Matt has been DJing for over 8 years in the Brighton club scene where he started his DJing journey whilst studying at Sussex University, as well as London where he resides now. The stresses of being a promoter, anxiety, chronic fatigue syndrome, fitting in and developing life skills are all on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Matt on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mafallon94/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked-in with Matt Fallon. Matt has been DJing for over 8 years in the Brighton club scene where he started his DJing journey whilst studying at Sussex University, as well as London where he resides now. The stresses of being a promoter, anxiety, chronic fatigue syndrome, fitting in and developing life skills are all on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Matt on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mafallon94/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks - Strawberry Station</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked-in with Jacob aka Strawberry Station. Jacob is a UK Future-Funk producer. Originally from Leicester, he is currently living in Toronto, Canada. Jacob's music production journey, isolation, imposter syndrome, panic attacks, self-care and much more are all on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Strawberry Station on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3abmTIIqxlRsONhRZ7sfQB?si=VlT4R...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked-in with Jacob aka Strawberry Station. Jacob is a UK Future-Funk producer. Originally from Leicester, he is currently living in Toronto, Canada. Jacob&apos;s music production journey, isolation, imposter syndrome, panic attacks, self-care and much more are all on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Strawberry Station on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3abmTIIqxlRsONhRZ7sfQB?si=VlT4RBUtQV21Ca9w5s_KIgSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/strawberrystationYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFVRq9UbN5y_FnpaQNu8ESwYou can also follow Strawberry Station on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrawberryStat1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strawberrystationmusic/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strawberrystationMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Strawberry Station - Mono No Aware: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkgpFHxxECU<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked-in with Jacob aka Strawberry Station. Jacob is a UK Future-Funk producer. Originally from Leicester, he is currently living in Toronto, Canada. Jacob&apos;s music production journey, isolation, imposter syndrome, panic attacks, self-care and much more are all on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Strawberry Station on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3abmTIIqxlRsONhRZ7sfQB?si=VlT4RBUtQV21Ca9w5s_KIgSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/strawberrystationYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFVRq9UbN5y_FnpaQNu8ESwYou can also follow Strawberry Station on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrawberryStat1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strawberrystationmusic/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strawberrystationMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Strawberry Station - Mono No Aware: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkgpFHxxECU<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks - Funky District</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our special guest for this episode of Behind The Decks is one half of French-House duo, Funky District, Arthur Grunheid. The story of Funky District, the dark side of the music industry, their fantastic new EP 'Poolside Club' and defying people's expectations are all on the menu. As always, #itsokaytovent You can listen to Funky District on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/105tTlEHGOphCbxzvS168H?si=KAkjO926SuCe8LnKkhJfYQSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fun...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[Our special guest for this episode of Behind The Decks is one half of French-House duo, Funky District, Arthur Grunheid. The story of Funky District, the dark side of the music industry, their fantastic new EP &apos;Poolside Club&apos; and defying people&apos;s expectations are all on the menu. As always, #itsokaytovent You can listen to Funky District on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/105tTlEHGOphCbxzvS168H?si=KAkjO926SuCe8LnKkhJfYQSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/funky-districtYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBx0X3fCZVQ8z3kPbrvuagwYou can also follow Funky District on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funkydistrict/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunkyDistrictFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyDistrict/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Funky District - Body &amp; Soul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUH6Aie0QbM<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Our special guest for this episode of Behind The Decks is one half of French-House duo, Funky District, Arthur Grunheid. The story of Funky District, the dark side of the music industry, their fantastic new EP &apos;Poolside Club&apos; and defying people&apos;s expectations are all on the menu. As always, #itsokaytovent You can listen to Funky District on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/105tTlEHGOphCbxzvS168H?si=KAkjO926SuCe8LnKkhJfYQSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/funky-districtYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBx0X3fCZVQ8z3kPbrvuagwYou can also follow Funky District on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funkydistrict/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunkyDistrictFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyDistrict/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Funky District - Body &amp; Soul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUH6Aie0QbM<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game, we checked-in with Patrick McColgan.Pat works in sports marketing for a football sponsorship agency and is a part-time football journalist. He has written for the likes of These Football Times &amp; Libero Magazine. He is also the Founder of Flat Back Four, a collection of articles covering all aspects of the beautiful game.Pat's football career, the dark-side of youth level football, toxic masculinity and social media abuse in football culture are all on ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game, we checked-in with Patrick McColgan.Pat works in sports marketing for a football sponsorship agency and is a part-time football journalist. He has written for the likes of These Football Times &amp; Libero Magazine. He is also the Founder of Flat Back Four, a collection of articles covering all aspects of the beautiful game.Pat&apos;s football career, the dark-side of youth level football, toxic masculinity and social media abuse in football culture are all on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Pat on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patmccolgan/Find out more about Flat Back Four here: https://flatbackfour.co/You can also follow them on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flatbackfourco/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game, we checked-in with Patrick McColgan.Pat works in sports marketing for a football sponsorship agency and is a part-time football journalist. He has written for the likes of These Football Times &amp; Libero Magazine. He is also the Founder of Flat Back Four, a collection of articles covering all aspects of the beautiful game.Pat&apos;s football career, the dark-side of youth level football, toxic masculinity and social media abuse in football culture are all on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Pat on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patmccolgan/Find out more about Flat Back Four here: https://flatbackfour.co/You can also follow them on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flatbackfourco/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #56 - Lottie Swinyard</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #56 - Lottie Swinyard</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the fifty-sixth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we checked-in with Lottie Swinyard. Lottie is a Vent Champion and PHD Cancer Researcher at Barts Cancer Institute. Lottie's academia journey, grief, anxiety and recovery are all on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can read the article Lottie wrote on Vent about her Dad here: https://vent.org.uk/double-whammy-dealing-loss-studyingYou can follow Lottie on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the fifty-sixth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we checked-in with Lottie Swinyard. Lottie is a Vent Champion and PHD Cancer Researcher at Barts Cancer Institute. Lottie&apos;s academia journey, grief, anxiety and recovery are all on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can read the article Lottie wrote on Vent about her Dad here: https://vent.org.uk/double-whammy-dealing-loss-studyingYou can follow Lottie on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smileyscientist/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the fifty-sixth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we checked-in with Lottie Swinyard. Lottie is a Vent Champion and PHD Cancer Researcher at Barts Cancer Institute. Lottie&apos;s academia journey, grief, anxiety and recovery are all on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can read the article Lottie wrote on Vent about her Dad here: https://vent.org.uk/double-whammy-dealing-loss-studyingYou can follow Lottie on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smileyscientist/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 11:03:35 +0000</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #55 - Bryony Clark</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #55 - Bryony Clark</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the fifty-fifth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we checked-in with Bryony Clark. Bryony is co-founder of 'Not Another Podcast'. Bry and her co-host Kym they chat about everything from music, life experiences to people wearing backpacks on packed trains, which is a big pet peeve of Bryony's! The story of NAP, health anxiety, grief and stepping out of your comfort zone are on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can listen to Not Another Podcast on streaming plat...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the fifty-fifth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we checked-in with Bryony Clark. Bryony is co-founder of &apos;Not Another Podcast&apos;. Bry and her co-host Kym they chat about everything from music, life experiences to people wearing backpacks on packed trains, which is a big pet peeve of Bryony&apos;s! The story of NAP, health anxiety, grief and stepping out of your comfort zone are on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can listen to Not Another Podcast on streaming platforms here: https://linktr.ee/notanother.podcastYou can follow the podcast on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notanother.podcast/You can also follow Bryony on social media below as well: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryclark_/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the fifty-fifth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we checked-in with Bryony Clark. Bryony is co-founder of &apos;Not Another Podcast&apos;. Bry and her co-host Kym they chat about everything from music, life experiences to people wearing backpacks on packed trains, which is a big pet peeve of Bryony&apos;s! The story of NAP, health anxiety, grief and stepping out of your comfort zone are on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can listen to Not Another Podcast on streaming platforms here: https://linktr.ee/notanother.podcastYou can follow the podcast on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notanother.podcast/You can also follow Bryony on social media below as well: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryclark_/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2020 19:21:39 +0000</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks - AmyElle</itunes:title>
    <title>Behind The Decks - AmyElle</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked-in with AmyElle. Amy is a DJ, producer, vocalist and song-writer extraordinaire. Originally from Dundee in Scotland, Amy recently released her debut single 'Down With Me' which has had support from the likes of Jaguar on her Radio 1 Introducing show. Sexism in dance music, work-life balance, grief and much more is on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can listen to AmyElle on streaming platforms below:Spotify: https://open....]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked-in with AmyElle. Amy is a DJ, producer, vocalist and song-writer extraordinaire. Originally from Dundee in Scotland, Amy recently released her debut single &apos;Down With Me&apos; which has had support from the likes of Jaguar on her Radio 1 Introducing show. Sexism in dance music, work-life balance, grief and much more is on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can listen to AmyElle on streaming platforms below:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1z1V8o4cq5VNtAU05T2q4W?si=-aKCkmy5RnaCxzmbM0G0gASoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/amyelledjYou can follow Amy on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyelle/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmyelledjMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Amy Elle - Down With Me: https://soundcloud.com/amyelledj/down-with-me-extended-mix<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked-in with AmyElle. Amy is a DJ, producer, vocalist and song-writer extraordinaire. Originally from Dundee in Scotland, Amy recently released her debut single &apos;Down With Me&apos; which has had support from the likes of Jaguar on her Radio 1 Introducing show. Sexism in dance music, work-life balance, grief and much more is on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can listen to AmyElle on streaming platforms below:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1z1V8o4cq5VNtAU05T2q4W?si=-aKCkmy5RnaCxzmbM0G0gASoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/amyelledjYou can follow Amy on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyelle/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmyelledjMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Amy Elle - Down With Me: https://soundcloud.com/amyelledj/down-with-me-extended-mix<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #53 - Reemul Balla</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #53 - Reemul Balla</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the fifty-third episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, our Founder Freddie Cocker checked-in with a very close friend and one he has known since his sixth-form college days, Reemul Balla. Freddie and Reemul were in the same social group together and have been friends for over 10 years. Reemul is a NCTJ qualified freelance journalist. He has had articles published in a variety of London-based local news outlets and recently had his first by-line in The Guardian.His journalism journey, ide...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the fifty-third episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, our Founder Freddie Cocker checked-in with a very close friend and one he has known since his sixth-form college days, Reemul Balla. Freddie and Reemul were in the same social group together and have been friends for over 10 years. Reemul is a NCTJ qualified freelance journalist. He has had articles published in a variety of London-based local news outlets and recently had his first by-line in The Guardian.His journalism journey, identity, anxiety, self-confidence and relationships are all on the menu.As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Reemul on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reemul_BYou can read Reemul&apos;s Guardian article we discussed on the pod here: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jun/17/millie-chandarana-asian-british-women-seria-a-upc-tavagnaccoYou can also read the article Reemul wrote on knife-crime in London here: https://t.co/VamM5Q9pQf?amp=1Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the fifty-third episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, our Founder Freddie Cocker checked-in with a very close friend and one he has known since his sixth-form college days, Reemul Balla. Freddie and Reemul were in the same social group together and have been friends for over 10 years. Reemul is a NCTJ qualified freelance journalist. He has had articles published in a variety of London-based local news outlets and recently had his first by-line in The Guardian.His journalism journey, identity, anxiety, self-confidence and relationships are all on the menu.As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Reemul on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reemul_BYou can read Reemul&apos;s Guardian article we discussed on the pod here: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jun/17/millie-chandarana-asian-british-women-seria-a-upc-tavagnaccoYou can also read the article Reemul wrote on knife-crime in London here: https://t.co/VamM5Q9pQf?amp=1Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks - Mélonade</itunes:title>
    <title>Behind The Decks - Mélonade</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we spoke to Future-Funk producer, Mélonade. Originally from Scotland, Ewan has been part of the UK Future-Funk scene for over 5 years. In this pod we discussed the launch of his new album, 'Splash!', managing a full-time job alongside music, the importance that rugby had on him growing up and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Mélonade on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelonadeMusicFacebook: https://www.facebo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we spoke to Future-Funk producer, Mélonade. Originally from Scotland, Ewan has been part of the UK Future-Funk scene for over 5 years. In this pod we discussed the launch of his new album, &apos;Splash!&apos;, managing a full-time job alongside music, the importance that rugby had on him growing up and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Mélonade on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelonadeMusicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/melonmanmusicListen to Mélonade on streaming platforms below: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/melon-adeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1oI7fQB3WliumtkbkYuaNz?si=4pXP-9u9Txelisp2v7Gb8QMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Mélonade - Dreams We Share: https://soundcloud.com/sunrise-collective/dreams-we-share<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we spoke to Future-Funk producer, Mélonade. Originally from Scotland, Ewan has been part of the UK Future-Funk scene for over 5 years. In this pod we discussed the launch of his new album, &apos;Splash!&apos;, managing a full-time job alongside music, the importance that rugby had on him growing up and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Mélonade on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelonadeMusicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/melonmanmusicListen to Mélonade on streaming platforms below: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/melon-adeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1oI7fQB3WliumtkbkYuaNz?si=4pXP-9u9Txelisp2v7Gb8QMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Mélonade - Dreams We Share: https://soundcloud.com/sunrise-collective/dreams-we-share<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #52 - Georgia Coan</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #52 - Georgia Coan</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the fifty-second episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we checked-in with Georgia Coan. Georgia is a writer and producer who currently works at the BBC making podcasts for BBC News. She got her big break as a Digital Journalism Apprentice at the BBC and has had amazing support during her journey through the John Schofield Trust Mentor Scheme. Georgia’s journalism journey, grief, working-class pride, self-care and the importance of perseverance are all on the menu.   As always, #itsokayt...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the fifty-second episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we checked-in with Georgia Coan. Georgia is a writer and producer who currently works at the BBC making podcasts for BBC News. She got her big break as a Digital Journalism Apprentice at the BBC and has had amazing support during her journey through the John Schofield Trust Mentor Scheme. Georgia’s journalism journey, grief, working-class pride, self-care and the importance of perseverance are all on the menu.   As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Georgia on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgia_coanYou can read Georgia&apos;s article on breaking into journalism here: https://georgiacoan.co.uk/2019/05/04/how-do-i-become-a-journalist-without-a-degree/You can read the article Georgia wrote as a Digital Journalism Apprentice here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/getin/entries/c715540f-ebc2-4cc0-b77f-d9d3769dbdc7 You can read the article Georgia wrote on The Last of Us here: https://georgiacoan.co.uk/2020/02/06/the-last-of-us-how-a-video-game-helped-me-to-cope-with-my-grief/You can also listen to Georgia&apos;s Beyond Today episode here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p06w5z3mMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the fifty-second episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we checked-in with Georgia Coan. Georgia is a writer and producer who currently works at the BBC making podcasts for BBC News. She got her big break as a Digital Journalism Apprentice at the BBC and has had amazing support during her journey through the John Schofield Trust Mentor Scheme. Georgia’s journalism journey, grief, working-class pride, self-care and the importance of perseverance are all on the menu.   As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Georgia on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgia_coanYou can read Georgia&apos;s article on breaking into journalism here: https://georgiacoan.co.uk/2019/05/04/how-do-i-become-a-journalist-without-a-degree/You can read the article Georgia wrote as a Digital Journalism Apprentice here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/getin/entries/c715540f-ebc2-4cc0-b77f-d9d3769dbdc7 You can read the article Georgia wrote on The Last of Us here: https://georgiacoan.co.uk/2020/02/06/the-last-of-us-how-a-video-game-helped-me-to-cope-with-my-grief/You can also listen to Georgia&apos;s Beyond Today episode here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p06w5z3mMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #51 - Nick Davis</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the fifty-first episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to Nick Davis. Nick is a musician, sometime actor and mental health advocate. He is also Founder of music therapy group 'Music From The Attic'.In this pod we discussed how the group started, his musical journey and his lived experience of alcohol addiction, depression and suicide. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Nick on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickDavis_18Find out more about Music From The At...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the fifty-first episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to Nick Davis. Nick is a musician, sometime actor and mental health advocate. He is also Founder of music therapy group &apos;Music From The Attic&apos;.In this pod we discussed how the group started, his musical journey and his lived experience of alcohol addiction, depression and suicide. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Nick on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickDavis_18Find out more about Music From The Attic here: https://www.facebook.com/musicfromtheattic/Find out more about Forward Leeds here: https://www.forwardleeds.co.uk/ You can also follow them on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/forwardleedsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForwardLeeds/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forwardleeds/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains discussions about alcohol addiction and suicide which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the fifty-first episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to Nick Davis. Nick is a musician, sometime actor and mental health advocate. He is also Founder of music therapy group &apos;Music From The Attic&apos;.In this pod we discussed how the group started, his musical journey and his lived experience of alcohol addiction, depression and suicide. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Nick on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickDavis_18Find out more about Music From The Attic here: https://www.facebook.com/musicfromtheattic/Find out more about Forward Leeds here: https://www.forwardleeds.co.uk/ You can also follow them on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/forwardleedsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForwardLeeds/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forwardleeds/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains discussions about alcohol addiction and suicide which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Mind On The Game - Jay Williams</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game, we checked-in with Jay Williams. Jay is Second Team Men's Captain at Wanstead Cricket Club in North-East London. Jay and our Founder Freddie Cocker played in the same team throughout their childhood and teenage years. In this pod we discussed Jay's cricketing journey, the mental health responsibilities that captaincy brings, his mixed-race heritage and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Jay on social media below: Twit...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game, we checked-in with Jay Williams. Jay is Second Team Men&apos;s Captain at Wanstead Cricket Club in North-East London. Jay and our Founder Freddie Cocker played in the same team throughout their childhood and teenage years. In this pod we discussed Jay&apos;s cricketing journey, the mental health responsibilities that captaincy brings, his mixed-race heritage and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Jay on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JayJWilloYou can read the article Jay wrote about Wanstead CC and captaincy on Vent here: http://vent.org.uk/captaincy-mental-health-why-win-at-all-costs-is-an-outdated-mentalityFind out more about Wanstead Cricket Club here: https://www.wansteadcricketclub.co.uk/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Mind On The Game, we checked-in with Jay Williams. Jay is Second Team Men&apos;s Captain at Wanstead Cricket Club in North-East London. Jay and our Founder Freddie Cocker played in the same team throughout their childhood and teenage years. In this pod we discussed Jay&apos;s cricketing journey, the mental health responsibilities that captaincy brings, his mixed-race heritage and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Jay on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JayJWilloYou can read the article Jay wrote about Wanstead CC and captaincy on Vent here: http://vent.org.uk/captaincy-mental-health-why-win-at-all-costs-is-an-outdated-mentalityFind out more about Wanstead Cricket Club here: https://www.wansteadcricketclub.co.uk/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2020 19:53:39 +0100</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Mind On The Game Launch - Alex May</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're expanding the Just Checking In Podcast family again with the first episode of our new sports-focused series, 'Mind On The Game'. In this series, we'll check-in with men and women from across the sporting landscape. We’ll find out what sport means to them and the impact it’s had on their mental health, both positively and negatively.Each pod, we’ll discuss their sporting journeys, their mental health and how they keep their mind on the game!The first special guest for this episode is Ale...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[We&apos;re expanding the Just Checking In Podcast family again with the first episode of our new sports-focused series, &apos;Mind On The Game&apos;. In this series, we&apos;ll check-in with men and women from across the sporting landscape. We’ll find out what sport means to them and the impact it’s had on their mental health, both positively and negatively.Each pod, we’ll discuss their sporting journeys, their mental health and how they keep their mind on the game!The first special guest for this episode is Alex May. Alex is men&apos;s fourth team captain at North-East London rugby club, Eton Manor RFC.In this pod we discussed the impact that rugby and Eton Manor have had on Alex. Grief, stepping out of your comfort zone and identity are also on the menu. As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Alex on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexlmay/Find out more about Eton Manor RFC here: https://www.etonmanorrfc.com/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[We&apos;re expanding the Just Checking In Podcast family again with the first episode of our new sports-focused series, &apos;Mind On The Game&apos;. In this series, we&apos;ll check-in with men and women from across the sporting landscape. We’ll find out what sport means to them and the impact it’s had on their mental health, both positively and negatively.Each pod, we’ll discuss their sporting journeys, their mental health and how they keep their mind on the game!The first special guest for this episode is Alex May. Alex is men&apos;s fourth team captain at North-East London rugby club, Eton Manor RFC.In this pod we discussed the impact that rugby and Eton Manor have had on Alex. Grief, stepping out of your comfort zone and identity are also on the menu. As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Alex on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexlmay/Find out more about Eton Manor RFC here: https://www.etonmanorrfc.com/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #50 - James Lamb</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this milestone fiftieth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we had to go big. So our Founder Freddie Cocker invited his best mate of over 23 years, James Lamb, onto the pod for a check-in.James is a HR professional and co-founder of the 'Goals Don't Move' Podcast, the self-described best Premier League podcast on the internet. In this pod we discussed how GDM started, James's sporting journey, his love of Formula 1 and his experiences of rumination and overthinking anxiety. We also di...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this milestone fiftieth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we had to go big. So our Founder Freddie Cocker invited his best mate of over 23 years, James Lamb, onto the pod for a check-in.James is a HR professional and co-founder of the &apos;Goals Don&apos;t Move&apos; Podcast, the self-described best Premier League podcast on the internet. In this pod we discussed how GDM started, James&apos;s sporting journey, his love of Formula 1 and his experiences of rumination and overthinking anxiety. We also discussed James and Freddie&apos;s friendship, the highs, the lows and some memories neither of them had ever spoken about before. Finished off with a mental health chat, make sure you listen to the end, it&apos;s one of our deepest conversations yet!Thank you to everyone who has supported this pod, every guest who has shown the courage to speak about their mental health with us and all the listeners who have helped us get to 50 episodes! We can&apos;t wait to show you what&apos;s next for the Just Checking In Pod! As always, #itsokaytovent You can listen to Goals Don&apos;t Move on streaming platforms below: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-67694560You can follow Goals Don&apos;t Move on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goalsdontmove/You can follow James on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlamb_94/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this milestone fiftieth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we had to go big. So our Founder Freddie Cocker invited his best mate of over 23 years, James Lamb, onto the pod for a check-in.James is a HR professional and co-founder of the &apos;Goals Don&apos;t Move&apos; Podcast, the self-described best Premier League podcast on the internet. In this pod we discussed how GDM started, James&apos;s sporting journey, his love of Formula 1 and his experiences of rumination and overthinking anxiety. We also discussed James and Freddie&apos;s friendship, the highs, the lows and some memories neither of them had ever spoken about before. Finished off with a mental health chat, make sure you listen to the end, it&apos;s one of our deepest conversations yet!Thank you to everyone who has supported this pod, every guest who has shown the courage to speak about their mental health with us and all the listeners who have helped us get to 50 episodes! We can&apos;t wait to show you what&apos;s next for the Just Checking In Pod! As always, #itsokaytovent You can listen to Goals Don&apos;t Move on streaming platforms below: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-67694560You can follow Goals Don&apos;t Move on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goalsdontmove/You can follow James on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlamb_94/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #49 - William Costello</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the forty-ninth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to William Costello. Will is an Irish writer studying Evolutionary Psychology at Brunel University London. William has debated publicly at Universities around the UK about feminism, masculinity and gender/identity politics.Masculinity, the dating economy, incel culture and of course, a mental health chat are all on the menu. As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Will on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CostelloWill...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the forty-ninth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to William Costello. Will is an Irish writer studying Evolutionary Psychology at Brunel University London. William has debated publicly at Universities around the UK about feminism, masculinity and gender/identity politics.Masculinity, the dating economy, incel culture and of course, a mental health chat are all on the menu. As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Will on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CostelloWilliamYou can read the article about incels Will discussed here: https://medium.com/@williamcostello/step-your-dick-up-why-incels-deserve-better-advice-307879d7c97b?source=---------4------------------You can read other articles Will has written on his Medium page here: https://medium.com/@williamcostelloYou can also watch the Goldsmiths University debate we referenced on the pod Will participated in here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UQy-EJ0iNQMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the forty-ninth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to William Costello. Will is an Irish writer studying Evolutionary Psychology at Brunel University London. William has debated publicly at Universities around the UK about feminism, masculinity and gender/identity politics.Masculinity, the dating economy, incel culture and of course, a mental health chat are all on the menu. As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Will on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CostelloWilliamYou can read the article about incels Will discussed here: https://medium.com/@williamcostello/step-your-dick-up-why-incels-deserve-better-advice-307879d7c97b?source=---------4------------------You can read other articles Will has written on his Medium page here: https://medium.com/@williamcostelloYou can also watch the Goldsmiths University debate we referenced on the pod Will participated in here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UQy-EJ0iNQMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #48 - James Conlon</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #48 - James Conlon</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the forty-eighth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to James Conlon. James talks openly about his mental health and the long-term bowel disease he lives with called Ulcerative Colitis. In this pod we discussed his mental health journey, his experiences being bullied in school about his sexuality and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow James on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesConlon_TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast cont...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the forty-eighth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to James Conlon. James talks openly about his mental health and the long-term bowel disease he lives with called Ulcerative Colitis. In this pod we discussed his mental health journey, his experiences being bullied in school about his sexuality and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow James on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesConlon_TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains discussions about suicide which some listeners find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution. Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the forty-eighth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to James Conlon. James talks openly about his mental health and the long-term bowel disease he lives with called Ulcerative Colitis. In this pod we discussed his mental health journey, his experiences being bullied in school about his sexuality and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow James on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesConlon_TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains discussions about suicide which some listeners find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution. Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #47 - Claudia Van-Nimwegen</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the forty-seventh episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to mental health advocate, teacher and theatre artist, Claudia Van-Nimwegen. We discussed Claudia's autism diagnosis, their non-binary journey, their love for theatre and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Claudia on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudi.van/TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains discussions of eating disorders, suicide and self-harm which some liste...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the forty-seventh episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to mental health advocate, teacher and theatre artist, Claudia Van-Nimwegen. We discussed Claudia&apos;s autism diagnosis, their non-binary journey, their love for theatre and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Claudia on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudi.van/TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains discussions of eating disorders, suicide and self-harm which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting so please listen with caution.Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the forty-seventh episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to mental health advocate, teacher and theatre artist, Claudia Van-Nimwegen. We discussed Claudia&apos;s autism diagnosis, their non-binary journey, their love for theatre and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Claudia on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudi.van/TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains discussions of eating disorders, suicide and self-harm which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting so please listen with caution.Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Mic Launch - Kemi Sulola</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We've got another new podcast series for you in this launch episode of 'Behind The Mic'.In these episodes, we'll be checking-in with a diverse range of solo artists, bands, songwriters and other performers across different music scenes in the UK and the world.Each pod, we'll discuss their musical journeys, their love for singing and songwriting and most importantly, the person behind the mic.In this first episode, we speak to UK R&amp;B and Soul artist, Kemi Sulola.Kemi’s music journey, faith...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[We&apos;ve got another new podcast series for you in this launch episode of &apos;Behind The Mic&apos;.In these episodes, we&apos;ll be checking-in with a diverse range of solo artists, bands, songwriters and other performers across different music scenes in the UK and the world.Each pod, we&apos;ll discuss their musical journeys, their love for singing and songwriting and most importantly, the person behind the mic.In this first episode, we speak to UK R&amp;B and Soul artist, Kemi Sulola.Kemi’s music journey, faith, mental health and being co-signed by Janet Jackson are all on the menu. As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Kemi on social media platforms below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kemisulola/Twitter: https://twitter.com/KemiSulolaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KemiSulolaListen to Kemi on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2e4CpFLefIelZvwVPmAPPp?si=JIjaBnPLRduznLce98wUxgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/soulstarUKMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Kemi Sulola - Limbo of Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54PbfjHcJYI<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[We&apos;ve got another new podcast series for you in this launch episode of &apos;Behind The Mic&apos;.In these episodes, we&apos;ll be checking-in with a diverse range of solo artists, bands, songwriters and other performers across different music scenes in the UK and the world.Each pod, we&apos;ll discuss their musical journeys, their love for singing and songwriting and most importantly, the person behind the mic.In this first episode, we speak to UK R&amp;B and Soul artist, Kemi Sulola.Kemi’s music journey, faith, mental health and being co-signed by Janet Jackson are all on the menu. As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Kemi on social media platforms below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kemisulola/Twitter: https://twitter.com/KemiSulolaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KemiSulolaListen to Kemi on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2e4CpFLefIelZvwVPmAPPp?si=JIjaBnPLRduznLce98wUxgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/soulstarUKMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Kemi Sulola - Limbo of Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54PbfjHcJYI<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2020 18:40:12 +0100</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #46 - Alex Bartlett</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the forty-sixth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, our Founder Freddie Cocker spoke to one of his best and oldest friends, Alex Bartlett. Alex works and lives in North London as an accountant.Freddie and Alex have been in the same friendship group for 11 years and grew up together. In this pod we discussed the long-term knee injury which has had a significant impact on Alex's mental health, getting his confidence back, how he supports others with their mental health and of course, a ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the forty-sixth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, our Founder Freddie Cocker spoke to one of his best and oldest friends, Alex Bartlett. Alex works and lives in North London as an accountant.Freddie and Alex have been in the same friendship group for 11 years and grew up together. In this pod we discussed the long-term knee injury which has had a significant impact on Alex&apos;s mental health, getting his confidence back, how he supports others with their mental health and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the forty-sixth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, our Founder Freddie Cocker spoke to one of his best and oldest friends, Alex Bartlett. Alex works and lives in North London as an accountant.Freddie and Alex have been in the same friendship group for 11 years and grew up together. In this pod we discussed the long-term knee injury which has had a significant impact on Alex&apos;s mental health, getting his confidence back, how he supports others with their mental health and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2020 19:45:18 +0100</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks - 9th Floor Funk Apartment</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we spoke to Shaun aka 9th Floor Funk Apartment. We discussed Shaun's DJ and music production journey, managing a music career alongside a full-time job, his parents divorce, his dream of having his own 9th floor funk apartment and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow 9th Floor Funk Apartment on social media below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9th-Floor-Funk-Apartment-760160397406469Listen to 9th Floor Funk Apartment on st...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we spoke to Shaun aka 9th Floor Funk Apartment. We discussed Shaun&apos;s DJ and music production journey, managing a music career alongside a full-time job, his parents divorce, his dream of having his own 9th floor funk apartment and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow 9th Floor Funk Apartment on social media below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9th-Floor-Funk-Apartment-760160397406469Listen to 9th Floor Funk Apartment on streaming platforms below: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/9thfloorfunkapartmentMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: JaFunk &amp; 9th Floor Funk Apartment - Up 2 U: https://soundcloud.com/jafunkofficial/jafunk-9th-floor-funk-apartment-up-2-u<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we spoke to Shaun aka 9th Floor Funk Apartment. We discussed Shaun&apos;s DJ and music production journey, managing a music career alongside a full-time job, his parents divorce, his dream of having his own 9th floor funk apartment and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow 9th Floor Funk Apartment on social media below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9th-Floor-Funk-Apartment-760160397406469Listen to 9th Floor Funk Apartment on streaming platforms below: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/9thfloorfunkapartmentMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: JaFunk &amp; 9th Floor Funk Apartment - Up 2 U: https://soundcloud.com/jafunkofficial/jafunk-9th-floor-funk-apartment-up-2-u<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks - Snowdream</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we spoke to Elliot aka Snowdream. Elliot is a UK Future-Funk producer from Reading. In this pod we discussed his music production journey, music perfectionism culture, his identity as a bisexual man and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Snowdream on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/snowdreammusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/snowdreamdigital/Listen to Snowdream on streaming platforms below: Spotify: htt...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we spoke to Elliot aka Snowdream. Elliot is a UK Future-Funk producer from Reading. In this pod we discussed his music production journey, music perfectionism culture, his identity as a bisexual man and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Snowdream on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/snowdreammusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/snowdreamdigital/Listen to Snowdream on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2WkJ2Z45dn0LIj3E5s1sSb?si=4KaDtZwOT9qa953TJ3oxAQSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-447435748Watch &apos;My First Time&apos; which features Elliot and we discussed on the pod here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85ST-MdqnnE&amp;feature=youtu.beMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: @Snowdream - Qualified: https://soundcloud.com/user-447435748/qualified-1<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we spoke to Elliot aka Snowdream. Elliot is a UK Future-Funk producer from Reading. In this pod we discussed his music production journey, music perfectionism culture, his identity as a bisexual man and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Snowdream on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/snowdreammusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/snowdreamdigital/Listen to Snowdream on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2WkJ2Z45dn0LIj3E5s1sSb?si=4KaDtZwOT9qa953TJ3oxAQSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-447435748Watch &apos;My First Time&apos; which features Elliot and we discussed on the pod here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85ST-MdqnnE&amp;feature=youtu.beMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: @Snowdream - Qualified: https://soundcloud.com/user-447435748/qualified-1<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #45 - Sam Thomas</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the forty-fifth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to mental health advocate and Vent Champion, Sam Thomas. Sam discussed his experiences of bulimia, depression, alcohol addiction and his diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder.We also talked about the many years he has been tirelessly advocating for mental health awareness and male eating disorders, his coming out story as a gay man, exercise and of course, a mental health chat!As always, #itsokaytovent Read t...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the forty-fifth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to mental health advocate and Vent Champion, Sam Thomas. Sam discussed his experiences of bulimia, depression, alcohol addiction and his diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder.We also talked about the many years he has been tirelessly advocating for mental health awareness and male eating disorders, his coming out story as a gay man, exercise and of course, a mental health chat!As always, #itsokaytovent Read the Vent articles we referenced on the pod below:&apos;What I’ve Learned From My Mental Health Crisis And Why Focusing On Your Recovery Is Key&apos;: http://vent.org.uk/what-ive-learned-from-my-mental-health-crisis-and-why-focusing-on-your-recovery-is-key&apos;What It’s Like To Experience Alcohol Withdrawal &amp; Be Admitted To An Inpatient Detox&apos;: http://vent.org.uk/what-its-like-to-experience-alcohol-withdrawal-be-admitted-to-an-inpatient-detox&apos;Why Dual Diagnosis Needs Dual Services&apos;: http://vent.org.uk/why-dual-diagnosis-needs-dual-services&apos;Life Begins At Sober: Six Months Into Sobriety &amp; Counting&apos;: http://vent.org.uk/life-begins-at-sober-six-months-into-sobriety-countingFollow Sam on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sam_thomas86Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samthomas8186/TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains discussions of eating disorders and alcohol addiction which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting so please listen with caution. Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the forty-fifth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to mental health advocate and Vent Champion, Sam Thomas. Sam discussed his experiences of bulimia, depression, alcohol addiction and his diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder.We also talked about the many years he has been tirelessly advocating for mental health awareness and male eating disorders, his coming out story as a gay man, exercise and of course, a mental health chat!As always, #itsokaytovent Read the Vent articles we referenced on the pod below:&apos;What I’ve Learned From My Mental Health Crisis And Why Focusing On Your Recovery Is Key&apos;: http://vent.org.uk/what-ive-learned-from-my-mental-health-crisis-and-why-focusing-on-your-recovery-is-key&apos;What It’s Like To Experience Alcohol Withdrawal &amp; Be Admitted To An Inpatient Detox&apos;: http://vent.org.uk/what-its-like-to-experience-alcohol-withdrawal-be-admitted-to-an-inpatient-detox&apos;Why Dual Diagnosis Needs Dual Services&apos;: http://vent.org.uk/why-dual-diagnosis-needs-dual-services&apos;Life Begins At Sober: Six Months Into Sobriety &amp; Counting&apos;: http://vent.org.uk/life-begins-at-sober-six-months-into-sobriety-countingFollow Sam on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sam_thomas86Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samthomas8186/TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains discussions of eating disorders and alcohol addiction which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting so please listen with caution. Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks - Rojon</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we spoke to Eloise aka Rojon. Eloise has not been producing music for relatively long but her story is just as inspiring. In this pod we discuss how she got into music production, her classical music roots and her sexuality as a gay woman and how that has shaped her musical influences and her life to date. We also discussed her mental health journey, her experiences of anxiety, panic disorder, therapeutic weather-related coping mechanisms and of course, a ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we spoke to Eloise aka Rojon. Eloise has not been producing music for relatively long but her story is just as inspiring. In this pod we discuss how she got into music production, her classical music roots and her sexuality as a gay woman and how that has shaped her musical influences and her life to date. We also discussed her mental health journey, her experiences of anxiety, panic disorder, therapeutic weather-related coping mechanisms and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Rojon on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ebi_ja_naiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EbiJaNai/Listen to Rojon on streaming platforms below: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/r_o_j_o_nMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Mr. Wax &amp; Rojon - Edo: https://soundcloud.com/r_o_j_o_n/mr-wax-r-o-j-o-n-edo<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we spoke to Eloise aka Rojon. Eloise has not been producing music for relatively long but her story is just as inspiring. In this pod we discuss how she got into music production, her classical music roots and her sexuality as a gay woman and how that has shaped her musical influences and her life to date. We also discussed her mental health journey, her experiences of anxiety, panic disorder, therapeutic weather-related coping mechanisms and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Rojon on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ebi_ja_naiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EbiJaNai/Listen to Rojon on streaming platforms below: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/r_o_j_o_nMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Mr. Wax &amp; Rojon - Edo: https://soundcloud.com/r_o_j_o_n/mr-wax-r-o-j-o-n-edo<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2020 21:46:36 +0100</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #44 - Brian Kapuku</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #44 - Brian Kapuku</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the forty-fourth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Brian Kapuku. Brian works full-time as a Financial Affairs Officer and is also studying part-time for a Graduate Diploma in Law.Since we connected with Brian through previous JCIP guest Shane Tewiah, Brian has been a big supporter of Vent on social media and has helped Vent reach new audiences, particularly in the black community. In this pod we discussed Brian's journey in law, representation of black law professionals ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the forty-fourth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Brian Kapuku. Brian works full-time as a Financial Affairs Officer and is also studying part-time for a Graduate Diploma in Law.Since we connected with Brian through previous JCIP guest Shane Tewiah, Brian has been a big supporter of Vent on social media and has helped Vent reach new audiences, particularly in the black community. In this pod we discussed Brian&apos;s journey in law, representation of black law professionals in the UK and their visibility in popular culture. We also discussed Brian&apos;s mental health journey, his childhood in North London, bullying he experienced for his weight and never feeling like he fitted in anywhere and racism and its relationship with mental health. As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Brian on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianKapz_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briankapz_/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this pod contains a very brief discussion of suicidal thoughts which some listeners may find distressing so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the forty-fourth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Brian Kapuku. Brian works full-time as a Financial Affairs Officer and is also studying part-time for a Graduate Diploma in Law.Since we connected with Brian through previous JCIP guest Shane Tewiah, Brian has been a big supporter of Vent on social media and has helped Vent reach new audiences, particularly in the black community. In this pod we discussed Brian&apos;s journey in law, representation of black law professionals in the UK and their visibility in popular culture. We also discussed Brian&apos;s mental health journey, his childhood in North London, bullying he experienced for his weight and never feeling like he fitted in anywhere and racism and its relationship with mental health. As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Brian on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianKapz_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briankapz_/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this pod contains a very brief discussion of suicidal thoughts which some listeners may find distressing so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2020 09:24:39 +0100</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #43 - Brady Frost</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #43 - Brady Frost</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the forty-third episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Writer for Huddersfield Town fan-channel, 'And He Takes That Chance'. In this pod we discussed Brady's love for writing and how he got involved with AHTTC. We also discussed his mental health journey, grief and the impact that losing his father to lung cancer at the age of 15 had on his life, exercise and the issues he had with his weight as a child and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Bra...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the forty-third episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Writer for Huddersfield Town fan-channel, &apos;And He Takes That Chance&apos;. In this pod we discussed Brady&apos;s love for writing and how he got involved with AHTTC. We also discussed his mental health journey, grief and the impact that losing his father to lung cancer at the age of 15 had on his life, exercise and the issues he had with his weight as a child and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Brady on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/brady0894Follow AHTTC on social media below: Website: https://t.co/HSnIg112Ua?amp=1Twitter: https://twitter.com/takesthatchanceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/takesthatchance/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the forty-third episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Writer for Huddersfield Town fan-channel, &apos;And He Takes That Chance&apos;. In this pod we discussed Brady&apos;s love for writing and how he got involved with AHTTC. We also discussed his mental health journey, grief and the impact that losing his father to lung cancer at the age of 15 had on his life, exercise and the issues he had with his weight as a child and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Brady on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/brady0894Follow AHTTC on social media below: Website: https://t.co/HSnIg112Ua?amp=1Twitter: https://twitter.com/takesthatchanceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/takesthatchance/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 09:39:13 +0100</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks - LP Giobbi</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we had our first female DJ and producer on the pod! Her name is Leah aka LP Giobbi. LP is a producer-DJ-music director-synth warrior goddess who cares just as much about mental health as she does performing and supporting other amazing female producers in the music industry.When she’s not collaborating or touring with the likes of Sofi Tukker or UK producer Jax Jones, she’s running the publishing company and touring promoter group Animal Talk Collective she...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we had our first female DJ and producer on the pod! Her name is Leah aka LP Giobbi. LP is a producer-DJ-music director-synth warrior goddess who cares just as much about mental health as she does performing and supporting other amazing female producers in the music industry.When she’s not collaborating or touring with the likes of Sofi Tukker or UK producer Jax Jones, she’s running the publishing company and touring promoter group Animal Talk Collective she co-founded.She also heads up a non-profit organisation called FEMMEHOUSE to address the lack of representation and equity in electronic music.As well as all this, she acts as North American Music Director for W Hotels and runs an apparel business aptly named Giobbi!In this pod we discussed her musical journey, developing self-confidence, her relationship with Sofi Tukker, social isolation and much more! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow LP Giobbi on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lpgiobbi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LPGiobbiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LPGiobbi/Listen to LP Giobbi on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3oKnyRhYWzNsTiss5n4Z1J?si=VBK7s8ZQRey9s8EFobgE4AYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEjLlx9Gsi76cfggHDSoakQIf you&apos;re a female producer, DJ or artist, learn more about FEMMEHOUSE below:Website: https://www.thisisfemmehouse.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisfemmehouse/Follow Animal Talk Collective on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareanimaltalk/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks we had our first female DJ and producer on the pod! Her name is Leah aka LP Giobbi. LP is a producer-DJ-music director-synth warrior goddess who cares just as much about mental health as she does performing and supporting other amazing female producers in the music industry.When she’s not collaborating or touring with the likes of Sofi Tukker or UK producer Jax Jones, she’s running the publishing company and touring promoter group Animal Talk Collective she co-founded.She also heads up a non-profit organisation called FEMMEHOUSE to address the lack of representation and equity in electronic music.As well as all this, she acts as North American Music Director for W Hotels and runs an apparel business aptly named Giobbi!In this pod we discussed her musical journey, developing self-confidence, her relationship with Sofi Tukker, social isolation and much more! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow LP Giobbi on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lpgiobbi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LPGiobbiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LPGiobbi/Listen to LP Giobbi on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3oKnyRhYWzNsTiss5n4Z1J?si=VBK7s8ZQRey9s8EFobgE4AYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEjLlx9Gsi76cfggHDSoakQIf you&apos;re a female producer, DJ or artist, learn more about FEMMEHOUSE below:Website: https://www.thisisfemmehouse.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisfemmehouse/Follow Animal Talk Collective on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareanimaltalk/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks - Pastel</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we spoke to French R&amp;B producer Yann aka Pastel. In this pod, we discussed Yann's musical journey as Pastel, the anxiety and imposter syndrome he felt before his first ever DJ set, evolving his music identity and being inspired by Disclosure and Bondax. We also discussed Yann's mental health journey, dealing with his mum and dad divorcing from a young age, moving around a lot to different places as a child and teenager and emigrating to the UK to reali...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we spoke to French R&amp;B producer Yann aka Pastel. In this pod, we discussed Yann&apos;s musical journey as Pastel, the anxiety and imposter syndrome he felt before his first ever DJ set, evolving his music identity and being inspired by Disclosure and Bondax. We also discussed Yann&apos;s mental health journey, dealing with his mum and dad divorcing from a young age, moving around a lot to different places as a child and teenager and emigrating to the UK to realise his dream of being an artist in the music industry full-time.As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Pastel on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pastelmusique/Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastelmusiqueFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastelofficiel/Listen to Pastel on streaming platforms below:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6wa2PiIWrIhhz6lRQEGQpO?si=fnpEIQReTt-Tdk3ifbmBZwYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXIo7HqNU97cgYSStjCKw2wSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/pastelofficielMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: @Pastel - No Rush feat. elizatwinkles: https://soundcloud.com/pastelofficiel/no-rush-feat-elizatwinkies<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we spoke to French R&amp;B producer Yann aka Pastel. In this pod, we discussed Yann&apos;s musical journey as Pastel, the anxiety and imposter syndrome he felt before his first ever DJ set, evolving his music identity and being inspired by Disclosure and Bondax. We also discussed Yann&apos;s mental health journey, dealing with his mum and dad divorcing from a young age, moving around a lot to different places as a child and teenager and emigrating to the UK to realise his dream of being an artist in the music industry full-time.As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Pastel on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pastelmusique/Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastelmusiqueFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastelofficiel/Listen to Pastel on streaming platforms below:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6wa2PiIWrIhhz6lRQEGQpO?si=fnpEIQReTt-Tdk3ifbmBZwYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXIo7HqNU97cgYSStjCKw2wSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/pastelofficielMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: @Pastel - No Rush feat. elizatwinkles: https://soundcloud.com/pastelofficiel/no-rush-feat-elizatwinkies<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #42 - Charlie Roebuck</itunes:title>
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    <description><![CDATA[In the forty-second episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to Vent Champion Charlie Roebuck. Charlie is a former professional cricketer for Yorkshire County Cricket Club and now works as an Operations Manager. In this pod we discussed his cricketing journey, the impact that long-term injuries can have on a players mental health and dressing room culture in the game. We also discussed Charlie&apos;s mental health journey, suicide, self-harm and the ups and downs that come with relapse and recovery. Fatherhood was also on the menu. We talked about how the birth of his daughter Florence changed his life for the better and gave him renewed purpose and drive and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Charlie on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/c_roebuck14Read the articles Charlie wrote for Vent in full below:&apos;Charlie Roebuck – My Story&apos;: http://vent.org.uk/charlie-roebuck-my-story&apos;Positive Events and Negative Moments: My Relapse and How I Overcame it&apos;: http://vent.org.uk/positive-events-and-negative-moments-my-relapse-and-how-i-overcame-it&apos;Long-Term Injury to Long-Term Growth&apos;: http://vent.org.uk/long-term-injury-to-long-term-growthTRIGGER WARNINGThis pod contains discussions about suicide and self-harm which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution. If you have been affected by any of the issues Charlie talked about on this pod, some resources which may help can be found below:Harmless: http://www.harmless.org.uk/LifeSIGNS: http://www.lifesigns.org.uk/Samaritans: 116 123Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the forty-second episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to Vent Champion Charlie Roebuck. Charlie is a former professional cricketer for Yorkshire County Cricket Club and now works as an Operations Manager. In this pod we discussed his cricketing journey, the impact that long-term injuries can have on a players mental health and dressing room culture in the game. We also discussed Charlie&apos;s mental health journey, suicide, self-harm and the ups and downs that come with relapse and recovery. Fatherhood was also on the menu. We talked about how the birth of his daughter Florence changed his life for the better and gave him renewed purpose and drive and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Charlie on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/c_roebuck14Read the articles Charlie wrote for Vent in full below:&apos;Charlie Roebuck – My Story&apos;: http://vent.org.uk/charlie-roebuck-my-story&apos;Positive Events and Negative Moments: My Relapse and How I Overcame it&apos;: http://vent.org.uk/positive-events-and-negative-moments-my-relapse-and-how-i-overcame-it&apos;Long-Term Injury to Long-Term Growth&apos;: http://vent.org.uk/long-term-injury-to-long-term-growthTRIGGER WARNINGThis pod contains discussions about suicide and self-harm which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution. If you have been affected by any of the issues Charlie talked about on this pod, some resources which may help can be found below:Harmless: http://www.harmless.org.uk/LifeSIGNS: http://www.lifesigns.org.uk/Samaritans: 116 123Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #41 - Natalie Morris</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the forty-first episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to journalist Natalie Morris. Natalie is Senior Lifestyle Writer for the Metro UK. In this pod we discussed Natalie's journalism journey, breaking into the industry as a black woman, her series 'Mixed-Up' and the emotional and mental toll that reporting on COVID-19 and the recent George Floyd protests against police brutality and racism has had on her.  We also discussed her mental health journey, her experiences of health a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the forty-first episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to journalist Natalie Morris. Natalie is Senior Lifestyle Writer for the Metro UK. In this pod we discussed Natalie&apos;s journalism journey, breaking into the industry as a black woman, her series &apos;Mixed-Up&apos; and the emotional and mental toll that reporting on COVID-19 and the recent George Floyd protests against police brutality and racism has had on her.  We also discussed her mental health journey, her experiences of health anxiety, moving from her hometown Manchester to London to achieve her writing ambitions and her love of netball!As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Natalie and the work she does on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/NmozzAll of Natalie&apos;s articles we referenced on the pod can be found below:&apos;What to do if your white friends keep saying the wrong things about racism&apos;: https://metro.co.uk/2020/06/04/how-talk-white-friends-keep-saying-wrong-things-about-racism-12805723/&apos;Eight books by Black authors that aren’t about Black pain&apos;: https://metro.co.uk/2020/06/04/eight-books-black-authors-arent-about-black-pain-12803180/&apos;How to cope if you feel overwhelmed and helpless in the face of racism&apos;: https://metro.co.uk/2020/06/02/how-cope-feel-overwhelmed-helpless-face-racism-12792538/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the forty-first episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to journalist Natalie Morris. Natalie is Senior Lifestyle Writer for the Metro UK. In this pod we discussed Natalie&apos;s journalism journey, breaking into the industry as a black woman, her series &apos;Mixed-Up&apos; and the emotional and mental toll that reporting on COVID-19 and the recent George Floyd protests against police brutality and racism has had on her.  We also discussed her mental health journey, her experiences of health anxiety, moving from her hometown Manchester to London to achieve her writing ambitions and her love of netball!As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Natalie and the work she does on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/NmozzAll of Natalie&apos;s articles we referenced on the pod can be found below:&apos;What to do if your white friends keep saying the wrong things about racism&apos;: https://metro.co.uk/2020/06/04/how-talk-white-friends-keep-saying-wrong-things-about-racism-12805723/&apos;Eight books by Black authors that aren’t about Black pain&apos;: https://metro.co.uk/2020/06/04/eight-books-black-authors-arent-about-black-pain-12803180/&apos;How to cope if you feel overwhelmed and helpless in the face of racism&apos;: https://metro.co.uk/2020/06/02/how-cope-feel-overwhelmed-helpless-face-racism-12792538/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks - Mr. Wax</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we spoke to Connor aka Mr. Wax. Connor is a UK electronic music producer. He started his music production journey in the UK Jungle scene before becoming captivated by two genres from the internet music scene known as Future-Funk and Vapourwave. In this pod we discussed his journey as Mr. Wax, his love of Future-Funk and why in the last two years he decided to move away from the genre and carve out his own music identity.We also discussed his mental health ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we spoke to Connor aka Mr. Wax. Connor is a UK electronic music producer. He started his music production journey in the UK Jungle scene before becoming captivated by two genres from the internet music scene known as Future-Funk and Vapourwave. In this pod we discussed his journey as Mr. Wax, his love of Future-Funk and why in the last two years he decided to move away from the genre and carve out his own music identity.We also discussed his mental health journey, studying Japanese at University, bullying he experienced at school for being ginger and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Mr. Wax on social media below:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrwaxuk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrwaxwave/Listen to Mr. Wax on streaming platforms below: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/mrwaxmusicSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4fhQIaIpj7OfmMqHmt81yP?si=hikGDBxWSfS7vxyG_ylJVwYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYXKy_q2aVcT1TWkiND3AgMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Mr. Wax - Never Forget: https://soundcloud.com/mrwaxmusic/never-forget<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of Behind The Decks, we spoke to Connor aka Mr. Wax. Connor is a UK electronic music producer. He started his music production journey in the UK Jungle scene before becoming captivated by two genres from the internet music scene known as Future-Funk and Vapourwave. In this pod we discussed his journey as Mr. Wax, his love of Future-Funk and why in the last two years he decided to move away from the genre and carve out his own music identity.We also discussed his mental health journey, studying Japanese at University, bullying he experienced at school for being ginger and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Mr. Wax on social media below:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrwaxuk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrwaxwave/Listen to Mr. Wax on streaming platforms below: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/mrwaxmusicSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4fhQIaIpj7OfmMqHmt81yP?si=hikGDBxWSfS7vxyG_ylJVwYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYXKy_q2aVcT1TWkiND3AgMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Mr. Wax - Never Forget: https://soundcloud.com/mrwaxmusic/never-forget<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Behind The Decks Launch - Jafunk</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're expanding the Just Checking In Podcast with the first episode of a brand new series, 'Behind The Decks'.In these podcasts, we'll be checking-in with DJs and producers from the UK music scene and beyond, discussing their musical journeys, their artistry and most importantly, the person behind the decks.The first special guest we go behind the decks with is Australian R&amp;B producer Lachlan Dalton aka Jafunk. In this pod, we discussed Jafunk's muslcal journey, the role Disclosure had in...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[We&apos;re expanding the Just Checking In Podcast with the first episode of a brand new series, &apos;Behind The Decks&apos;.In these podcasts, we&apos;ll be checking-in with DJs and producers from the UK music scene and beyond, discussing their musical journeys, their artistry and most importantly, the person behind the decks.The first special guest we go behind the decks with is Australian R&amp;B producer Lachlan Dalton aka Jafunk. In this pod, we discussed Jafunk&apos;s muslcal journey, the role Disclosure had in inspiring him to become a music producer and DJ, bad sets, perfectionism in music production and stepping out of his musical comfort zone. We also discussed his mental health journey, his career as a junior tennis player, juggling a day-job as a tennis coach before taking up music full-time and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Jafunk on social media below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jafunkofficial/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jafunkofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jafunk_official/Listen to Jafunk on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5KtUig38eqxK2rOtHZnz0k?si=2-nll5TcS2-BrAM1HHYvbAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSzUSW4K6OkGpQ56zp2MzgMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: @Jafunk &amp; DiRTY RADiO - The Baddest: https://soundcloud.com/jafunkofficial/jafunk-dirty-radio-the-baddest-1<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[We&apos;re expanding the Just Checking In Podcast with the first episode of a brand new series, &apos;Behind The Decks&apos;.In these podcasts, we&apos;ll be checking-in with DJs and producers from the UK music scene and beyond, discussing their musical journeys, their artistry and most importantly, the person behind the decks.The first special guest we go behind the decks with is Australian R&amp;B producer Lachlan Dalton aka Jafunk. In this pod, we discussed Jafunk&apos;s muslcal journey, the role Disclosure had in inspiring him to become a music producer and DJ, bad sets, perfectionism in music production and stepping out of his musical comfort zone. We also discussed his mental health journey, his career as a junior tennis player, juggling a day-job as a tennis coach before taking up music full-time and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Jafunk on social media below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jafunkofficial/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jafunkofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jafunk_official/Listen to Jafunk on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5KtUig38eqxK2rOtHZnz0k?si=2-nll5TcS2-BrAM1HHYvbAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSzUSW4K6OkGpQ56zp2MzgMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: @Jafunk &amp; DiRTY RADiO - The Baddest: https://soundcloud.com/jafunkofficial/jafunk-dirty-radio-the-baddest-1<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #40 - Nikhil Patel</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the fortieth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Nikhil Patel.Nikhil currently works as a secondary school English teacher and Head of Year at a school in Doha, Qatar and is the second Public Sector Hero we have had on the Just Checking In Pod.In this pod we spoke about Nikhil's teaching journey, issues affecting his pupils such as knife crime and social media and being able to turn to his mum for guidance and inspiration.We also spoke about his mental health journey, his ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the fortieth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Nikhil Patel.Nikhil currently works as a secondary school English teacher and Head of Year at a school in Doha, Qatar and is the second Public Sector Hero we have had on the Just Checking In Pod.In this pod we spoke about Nikhil&apos;s teaching journey, issues affecting his pupils such as knife crime and social media and being able to turn to his mum for guidance and inspiration.We also spoke about his mental health journey, his move to Doha, his desire to never stay in one place for too long, keeping a healthy work-life balance and of course, a mental health chat!As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the fortieth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Nikhil Patel.Nikhil currently works as a secondary school English teacher and Head of Year at a school in Doha, Qatar and is the second Public Sector Hero we have had on the Just Checking In Pod.In this pod we spoke about Nikhil&apos;s teaching journey, issues affecting his pupils such as knife crime and social media and being able to turn to his mum for guidance and inspiration.We also spoke about his mental health journey, his move to Doha, his desire to never stay in one place for too long, keeping a healthy work-life balance and of course, a mental health chat!As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #39 - Dr Radha Modgil</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #39 - Dr Radha Modgil</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the thirty-ninth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to broadcaster, journalist and practising NHS GP, Dr Radha Modgil. Radha is co-host of BBC Radio 1's Life Hacks Podcast alongside Katie Thistleton. She was the presenter of the CBeebies show 'Feeling Better', highlighting the importance of talking about emotions for young children and the BBC Bitesize series ‘Exam Survivors’ on BBC Sounds.She’s also appeared as the medical reporter for 'The Sex Education Show' on Channel 4 a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the thirty-ninth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to broadcaster, journalist and practising NHS GP, Dr Radha Modgil. Radha is co-host of BBC Radio 1&apos;s Life Hacks Podcast alongside Katie Thistleton. She was the presenter of the CBeebies show &apos;Feeling Better&apos;, highlighting the importance of talking about emotions for young children and the BBC Bitesize series ‘Exam Survivors’ on BBC Sounds.She’s also appeared as the medical reporter for &apos;The Sex Education Show&apos; on Channel 4 and &apos;Make My Body Younger&apos; on BBC Three.In this pod, we talked about Radha&apos;s broadcasting journey, her life as a medical professional and how her interest in young people&apos;s mental health began, her experiences of living with anxiety and of course a mental health chat!As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Radha on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/DrRadhaModgilListen to Radio 1&apos;s Life Hacks here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09c189dMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the thirty-ninth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to broadcaster, journalist and practising NHS GP, Dr Radha Modgil. Radha is co-host of BBC Radio 1&apos;s Life Hacks Podcast alongside Katie Thistleton. She was the presenter of the CBeebies show &apos;Feeling Better&apos;, highlighting the importance of talking about emotions for young children and the BBC Bitesize series ‘Exam Survivors’ on BBC Sounds.She’s also appeared as the medical reporter for &apos;The Sex Education Show&apos; on Channel 4 and &apos;Make My Body Younger&apos; on BBC Three.In this pod, we talked about Radha&apos;s broadcasting journey, her life as a medical professional and how her interest in young people&apos;s mental health began, her experiences of living with anxiety and of course a mental health chat!As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Radha on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/DrRadhaModgilListen to Radio 1&apos;s Life Hacks here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09c189dMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #38 - Andy &amp; George Kaye</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the thirty-eighth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to father and son duo, Andy Kaye and George Kaye. Andy is Managing Director of AKLD Training Limited, where he delivers professional coaching and training qualifications to clients across the country.We discussed the work he does with AKLD and how mental health and well-being has become a bigger part of the training he delivers in recent years. We also discussed his cricket career and what the sport gave him during his tee...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the thirty-eighth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to father and son duo, Andy Kaye and George Kaye. Andy is Managing Director of AKLD Training Limited, where he delivers professional coaching and training qualifications to clients across the country.We discussed the work he does with AKLD and how mental health and well-being has become a bigger part of the training he delivers in recent years. We also discussed his cricket career and what the sport gave him during his teenage years and adulthood, his own mental health journey and of course, a mental health chat!  During the COVID-19 crisis, the voices of children whose education and lives have been massively disrupted by the pandemic is something which we feel has been lost slightly. We spoke to Andy&apos;s son George about how he&apos;s coping with the pandemic, what mental health means to him even at his age and the bond he has with his dad.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about AKLD Training here: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/andy-kaye-39004314aMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the thirty-eighth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to father and son duo, Andy Kaye and George Kaye. Andy is Managing Director of AKLD Training Limited, where he delivers professional coaching and training qualifications to clients across the country.We discussed the work he does with AKLD and how mental health and well-being has become a bigger part of the training he delivers in recent years. We also discussed his cricket career and what the sport gave him during his teenage years and adulthood, his own mental health journey and of course, a mental health chat!  During the COVID-19 crisis, the voices of children whose education and lives have been massively disrupted by the pandemic is something which we feel has been lost slightly. We spoke to Andy&apos;s son George about how he&apos;s coping with the pandemic, what mental health means to him even at his age and the bond he has with his dad.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about AKLD Training here: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/andy-kaye-39004314aMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #37 - Charlotte Brockman</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the thirty-seventh episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to co-founder of mental health non-profit Mad Millennials, Charlotte Brockman.Charlotte is also a professional solo performing artist, who performs under the moniker 'CHAR'. Charlotte was kind enough to invite us to speak at the launch event of Mad Millennials in December 2018.In this pod, we discussed the Mad Millennials journey, the work the platform does in her local community of Maidenhead and beyond, her relationship...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the thirty-seventh episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to co-founder of mental health non-profit Mad Millennials, Charlotte Brockman.Charlotte is also a professional solo performing artist, who performs under the moniker &apos;CHAR&apos;. Charlotte was kind enough to invite us to speak at the launch event of Mad Millennials in December 2018.In this pod, we discussed the Mad Millennials journey, the work the platform does in her local community of Maidenhead and beyond, her relationship with fellow co-founder Lauren Bamford and their plans for MM in the future. We also discussed Charlotte&apos;s mental health journey, her experiences of living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and health anxiety, Charlotte&apos;s music career so far and of course, a mental health chat!As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Mad Millennials on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madmillennials/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madmillennialsuk/Twitter: https://twitter.com/madmillennials_Follow Charlotte on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charmusicuk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charmusicuk/You can listen to CHAR on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2eoOPfVAXP5jraE3VEbWon?si=q4EmEoNeQkG8oDYdyFp2OQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8AOtfNqYzRgtNm-jIQf7ogMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the thirty-seventh episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to co-founder of mental health non-profit Mad Millennials, Charlotte Brockman.Charlotte is also a professional solo performing artist, who performs under the moniker &apos;CHAR&apos;. Charlotte was kind enough to invite us to speak at the launch event of Mad Millennials in December 2018.In this pod, we discussed the Mad Millennials journey, the work the platform does in her local community of Maidenhead and beyond, her relationship with fellow co-founder Lauren Bamford and their plans for MM in the future. We also discussed Charlotte&apos;s mental health journey, her experiences of living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and health anxiety, Charlotte&apos;s music career so far and of course, a mental health chat!As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Mad Millennials on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madmillennials/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madmillennialsuk/Twitter: https://twitter.com/madmillennials_Follow Charlotte on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charmusicuk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charmusicuk/You can listen to CHAR on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2eoOPfVAXP5jraE3VEbWon?si=q4EmEoNeQkG8oDYdyFp2OQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8AOtfNqYzRgtNm-jIQf7ogMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #36 - Tim Gibson</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the thirty-sixth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Service Level Operator and long-time friend of Vent, Tim Gibson. Tim and our Founder Freddie Cocker have known each other since childhood and Tim was keen to share his journey and what he's gone through to get to where he is today. In this pod we chatted about Tim's regret at not having friends at school he could talk about his mental health with, his overthinking about the future and the effect it has on him, the pressu...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the thirty-sixth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Service Level Operator and long-time friend of Vent, Tim Gibson. Tim and our Founder Freddie Cocker have known each other since childhood and Tim was keen to share his journey and what he&apos;s gone through to get to where he is today. In this pod we chatted about Tim&apos;s regret at not having friends at school he could talk about his mental health with, his overthinking about the future and the effect it has on him, the pressure of going to University put on him by his school environment and by himself to prove to his parents and others that he was academically capable of succeeding. We also discussed the two years he spent in France studying and working and the highs and lows that came with it, social media perfectionism culture and of course a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the thirty-sixth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Service Level Operator and long-time friend of Vent, Tim Gibson. Tim and our Founder Freddie Cocker have known each other since childhood and Tim was keen to share his journey and what he&apos;s gone through to get to where he is today. In this pod we chatted about Tim&apos;s regret at not having friends at school he could talk about his mental health with, his overthinking about the future and the effect it has on him, the pressure of going to University put on him by his school environment and by himself to prove to his parents and others that he was academically capable of succeeding. We also discussed the two years he spent in France studying and working and the highs and lows that came with it, social media perfectionism culture and of course a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2020 10:46:20 +0100</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #35 - Graeme Rayner</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the thirty-fifth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Vent Champion and stand-up comedian Graeme Rayner. Graeme has been one of Vent's biggest supporters since we started this platform and his mental health journey is an inspiration to so many in his local community and beyond. In this pod we discussed his stand-up career so far, the first ever performance he did, comedy idols, his own event series 'Live From The Cellar Bar' which he runs in his West Yorkshire community and...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the thirty-fifth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Vent Champion and stand-up comedian Graeme Rayner. Graeme has been one of Vent&apos;s biggest supporters since we started this platform and his mental health journey is an inspiration to so many in his local community and beyond. In this pod we discussed his stand-up career so far, the first ever performance he did, comedy idols, his own event series &apos;Live From The Cellar Bar&apos; which he runs in his West Yorkshire community and his hopes and dreams for his comedy career in the future. We also discussed his mental health journey, losing his mother to cancer and the charity work he did in the years after she passed away and fatherhood!As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Graeme on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/B1g_Daddy_G Follow Live From The Cellar Bar below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiveFromTheCellarBar/?ref=br_rsTwitter: https://twitter.com/BatleyComedyFind out more about Graeme&apos;s comedy and how to book him for your event or function here: http://www.graemerayner.co.uk/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the thirty-fifth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Vent Champion and stand-up comedian Graeme Rayner. Graeme has been one of Vent&apos;s biggest supporters since we started this platform and his mental health journey is an inspiration to so many in his local community and beyond. In this pod we discussed his stand-up career so far, the first ever performance he did, comedy idols, his own event series &apos;Live From The Cellar Bar&apos; which he runs in his West Yorkshire community and his hopes and dreams for his comedy career in the future. We also discussed his mental health journey, losing his mother to cancer and the charity work he did in the years after she passed away and fatherhood!As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Graeme on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/B1g_Daddy_G Follow Live From The Cellar Bar below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiveFromTheCellarBar/?ref=br_rsTwitter: https://twitter.com/BatleyComedyFind out more about Graeme&apos;s comedy and how to book him for your event or function here: http://www.graemerayner.co.uk/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #34 - Ash Ledran</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the thirty-fourth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to mental health advocate Ash Ledran. Ash is the Founder of mental health platform Op_n. Op_n provides its audience with inspiration, resources and tools to help them feel safe expressing mental health issues that affect our day-to-day lives.Op_n gives people a platform to share their story and has built a community of mental health heroes determined to crush the stigma around mental health. Their mission is to do what they...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the thirty-fourth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to mental health advocate Ash Ledran. Ash is the Founder of mental health platform Op_n. Op_n provides its audience with inspiration, resources and tools to help them feel safe expressing mental health issues that affect our day-to-day lives.Op_n gives people a platform to share their story and has built a community of mental health heroes determined to crush the stigma around mental health. Their mission is to do what they can to make sure that no-one feels they are alone. In this pod we discussed Op_n and how and why Ash decided to create it, Ash&apos;s own mental health journey, including a discussion about grief and the passing of Ash&apos;s grandfather which precipitated him going through a mental health crisis. We also discussed Ash&apos;s three peaks challenge and the learnings and experiences he took from it, fatherhood and of course, a mental health chat!As always, #itsokaytovent Find out more about Op_n here: https://www.iamopn.com/Read about Ash&apos;s mental health story in full here: https://www.iamopn.com/your-stories/why-i-founded-opnRead more about Ash&apos;s three peaks challenge here: https://www.iamopn.com/your-stories/three-peaks-challengeFollow Op_on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamopn/Follow Ash on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashledran/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the thirty-fourth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to mental health advocate Ash Ledran. Ash is the Founder of mental health platform Op_n. Op_n provides its audience with inspiration, resources and tools to help them feel safe expressing mental health issues that affect our day-to-day lives.Op_n gives people a platform to share their story and has built a community of mental health heroes determined to crush the stigma around mental health. Their mission is to do what they can to make sure that no-one feels they are alone. In this pod we discussed Op_n and how and why Ash decided to create it, Ash&apos;s own mental health journey, including a discussion about grief and the passing of Ash&apos;s grandfather which precipitated him going through a mental health crisis. We also discussed Ash&apos;s three peaks challenge and the learnings and experiences he took from it, fatherhood and of course, a mental health chat!As always, #itsokaytovent Find out more about Op_n here: https://www.iamopn.com/Read about Ash&apos;s mental health story in full here: https://www.iamopn.com/your-stories/why-i-founded-opnRead more about Ash&apos;s three peaks challenge here: https://www.iamopn.com/your-stories/three-peaks-challengeFollow Op_on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamopn/Follow Ash on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashledran/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #33 - CO&#39;VENT-19: Venters Check-In</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the thirty-third episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we thought we'd do something a bit different. Everyone who listens to this podcast has been affected in some way by COVID-19 or Coronavirus as it’s more commonly called. It has swept across most of Europe and has already cost the lives of ten of thousands of people. In these moments, we can quite easily feel disconnected from the world around us. We can quite easily feel disconnected from our friends, our family and our work colleag...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the thirty-third episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we thought we&apos;d do something a bit different. Everyone who listens to this podcast has been affected in some way by COVID-19 or Coronavirus as it’s more commonly called. It has swept across most of Europe and has already cost the lives of ten of thousands of people. In these moments, we can quite easily feel disconnected from the world around us. We can quite easily feel disconnected from our friends, our family and our work colleagues.However, what a lot of us may be experiencing as well is a disconnection from humanity as well. Loneliness, isolation, anxiety, overthinking and panic are all things that can be exacerbated right now. Perhaps for some people during this period, these might be relatively new phenomenon’s. In this pod, you’ll hear from some brave and honest Venters and Vent Champions who have shared their experiences of COVID-19, how it has impacted their mental health and most importantly, how they are coping with all of this. We hope you find some laughs, some helpful tools and some commonality with their experiences. We hope that wherever you choose to listen to this podcast, it helps you and more importantly, shines a light in places which have seen nothing but darkness recently.As always, #itsokaytovent Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the thirty-third episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we thought we&apos;d do something a bit different. Everyone who listens to this podcast has been affected in some way by COVID-19 or Coronavirus as it’s more commonly called. It has swept across most of Europe and has already cost the lives of ten of thousands of people. In these moments, we can quite easily feel disconnected from the world around us. We can quite easily feel disconnected from our friends, our family and our work colleagues.However, what a lot of us may be experiencing as well is a disconnection from humanity as well. Loneliness, isolation, anxiety, overthinking and panic are all things that can be exacerbated right now. Perhaps for some people during this period, these might be relatively new phenomenon’s. In this pod, you’ll hear from some brave and honest Venters and Vent Champions who have shared their experiences of COVID-19, how it has impacted their mental health and most importantly, how they are coping with all of this. We hope you find some laughs, some helpful tools and some commonality with their experiences. We hope that wherever you choose to listen to this podcast, it helps you and more importantly, shines a light in places which have seen nothing but darkness recently.As always, #itsokaytovent Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #32 - Matthew Burton</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the thirty-second episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to Headteacher of ThornHill Community Academy School in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, Matthew Burton. Matthew came into a bit of fame through a little show called ‘Educating Yorkshire’, which was broadcast on Channel 4 in September 2013, after which he became affectionately known as 'Mr Burton' to the wider public.  The show focused on the day-to-day life of ThornHill Community Academy School in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire where h...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the thirty-second episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to Headteacher of ThornHill Community Academy School in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, Matthew Burton. Matthew came into a bit of fame through a little show called ‘Educating Yorkshire’, which was broadcast on Channel 4 in September 2013, after which he became affectionately known as &apos;Mr Burton&apos; to the wider public.  The show focused on the day-to-day life of ThornHill Community Academy School in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire where he was an English Teacher, when the show was filmed. Stories focused on children and staff alike, from Year 9s struggling to manage school life to stressed-out Year 11s concentrating on their GCSE exams, teenage relationships, fights, bullying and one truly inspirational young lad called Musharaf.In this pod we talked about the show, how Matt, his colleagues and the students dealt with fame as well as Musharaf and the life-changing story which catapulted them both into the national spotlight. We also discussed his teaching journey to date, Matt&apos;s experiences of imposter syndrome and fatherhood, including his wife&apos;s miscarriage which occurred shortly before the filming of Educating Yorkshire took place.Also on the menu was COVID-19 and how it has affected his students lives, particularly GCSE and A-Level students, Matt&apos;s newly published book &apos;Go Big: The Secondary School Survival Guide&apos; as well as his new podcast, &apos;Until Further Notice&apos;. As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Matt on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatthewCBurtonYou can purchase Matt&apos;s new book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Go-Big-Secondary-School-Survival/dp/152636235X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TRTP0BBGCTIH&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=go+big+matthew+burton&amp;qid=1587318618&amp;sprefix=Go+big+the+%2Caps%2C184&amp;sr=8-1Listen to episode of &apos;Until Further Notice&apos; here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OF0trhwdFPQWk6hMAJiYVIf you have been affected by miscarriage and the discussions on this podcast, access information and support via the Miscarriage Association here: https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/ or phone 01924 200799 (open Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm)Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the thirty-second episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to Headteacher of ThornHill Community Academy School in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, Matthew Burton. Matthew came into a bit of fame through a little show called ‘Educating Yorkshire’, which was broadcast on Channel 4 in September 2013, after which he became affectionately known as &apos;Mr Burton&apos; to the wider public.  The show focused on the day-to-day life of ThornHill Community Academy School in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire where he was an English Teacher, when the show was filmed. Stories focused on children and staff alike, from Year 9s struggling to manage school life to stressed-out Year 11s concentrating on their GCSE exams, teenage relationships, fights, bullying and one truly inspirational young lad called Musharaf.In this pod we talked about the show, how Matt, his colleagues and the students dealt with fame as well as Musharaf and the life-changing story which catapulted them both into the national spotlight. We also discussed his teaching journey to date, Matt&apos;s experiences of imposter syndrome and fatherhood, including his wife&apos;s miscarriage which occurred shortly before the filming of Educating Yorkshire took place.Also on the menu was COVID-19 and how it has affected his students lives, particularly GCSE and A-Level students, Matt&apos;s newly published book &apos;Go Big: The Secondary School Survival Guide&apos; as well as his new podcast, &apos;Until Further Notice&apos;. As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Matt on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatthewCBurtonYou can purchase Matt&apos;s new book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Go-Big-Secondary-School-Survival/dp/152636235X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TRTP0BBGCTIH&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=go+big+matthew+burton&amp;qid=1587318618&amp;sprefix=Go+big+the+%2Caps%2C184&amp;sr=8-1Listen to episode of &apos;Until Further Notice&apos; here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OF0trhwdFPQWk6hMAJiYVIf you have been affected by miscarriage and the discussions on this podcast, access information and support via the Miscarriage Association here: https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/ or phone 01924 200799 (open Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm)Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #31 - Sam Evans</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the thirty-first episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to mental health advocate Sam Evans. Sam works in the pharmaceuticals industry in his full-time job but when one of his friends from University tragically took his own life, he felt compelled to do something. Since that moment, Sam has done multiple successful 'Movember' campaigns, raising thousands of pounds for Movember UK and has  raised awareness around men's mental health in his hometown, his workplace and his social ne...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the thirty-first episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to mental health advocate Sam Evans. Sam works in the pharmaceuticals industry in his full-time job but when one of his friends from University tragically took his own life, he felt compelled to do something. Since that moment, Sam has done multiple successful &apos;Movember&apos; campaigns, raising thousands of pounds for Movember UK and has  raised awareness around men&apos;s mental health in his hometown, his workplace and his social network. In this pod we discussed Sam&apos;s upbringing in the Welsh valleys and his hometown of Aberdare, the role that rugby had in his community and shaping him into the person he is today, his mental health journey, being seen as a mental health advocate and of course a mental health chat!As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Sam on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam_evans23/Find out more about Movember UK here: https://uk.movember.com/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the thirty-first episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to mental health advocate Sam Evans. Sam works in the pharmaceuticals industry in his full-time job but when one of his friends from University tragically took his own life, he felt compelled to do something. Since that moment, Sam has done multiple successful &apos;Movember&apos; campaigns, raising thousands of pounds for Movember UK and has  raised awareness around men&apos;s mental health in his hometown, his workplace and his social network. In this pod we discussed Sam&apos;s upbringing in the Welsh valleys and his hometown of Aberdare, the role that rugby had in his community and shaping him into the person he is today, his mental health journey, being seen as a mental health advocate and of course a mental health chat!As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Sam on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam_evans23/Find out more about Movember UK here: https://uk.movember.com/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:30:37 +0100</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #30 - Colm Brett</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #30 - Colm Brett</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the thirtieth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to videographer, photographer and Venue and Events Bar Manager in the live music venue industry, Colm Brett. Colm is also Founder of Colm Brett Visuals. where he shows clients and his audience the world through his lens. In this pod we discussed Colm's work as a events professional, the venues he has worked at and how they help the mental health of their respective clientele. We also discussed how he and his fellow colleagues m...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the thirtieth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to videographer, photographer and Venue and Events Bar Manager in the live music venue industry, Colm Brett. Colm is also Founder of Colm Brett Visuals. where he shows clients and his audience the world through his lens. In this pod we discussed Colm&apos;s work as a events professional, the venues he has worked at and how they help the mental health of their respective clientele. We also discussed how he and his fellow colleagues manage their own mental health amongst the long hours, unsociable working patterns and the camaraderie that fosters amongst them.Also on the menu was Colm&apos;s own mental health journey and his experiences of anxiety and panic attacks whilst writing his University dissertation, travelling and of course a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Colm on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colm1342/Follow Colm Brett Visuals on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colmbrett_visuals/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCube0t_NcOF4DbRgi0bd0Xw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colmbrettvisuals/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the thirtieth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to videographer, photographer and Venue and Events Bar Manager in the live music venue industry, Colm Brett. Colm is also Founder of Colm Brett Visuals. where he shows clients and his audience the world through his lens. In this pod we discussed Colm&apos;s work as a events professional, the venues he has worked at and how they help the mental health of their respective clientele. We also discussed how he and his fellow colleagues manage their own mental health amongst the long hours, unsociable working patterns and the camaraderie that fosters amongst them.Also on the menu was Colm&apos;s own mental health journey and his experiences of anxiety and panic attacks whilst writing his University dissertation, travelling and of course a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Colm on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colm1342/Follow Colm Brett Visuals on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colmbrett_visuals/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCube0t_NcOF4DbRgi0bd0Xw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colmbrettvisuals/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #29 - Paola Bombo</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the twenty-ninth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Vent Champion Paola Bombo.'Paz' as she is affectionately known to her friends is a Data Analyst and also former first team and club captain at Kings College London (KCL) University Women’s Rugby Team. In this pod we discussed her rugby journey from picking up a rugby ball for the first time at University to becoming club captain, the positive impact that rugby has had on her life, the progress that's been made in the wom...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the twenty-ninth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Vent Champion Paola Bombo.&apos;Paz&apos; as she is affectionately known to her friends is a Data Analyst and also former first team and club captain at Kings College London (KCL) University Women’s Rugby Team. In this pod we discussed her rugby journey from picking up a rugby ball for the first time at University to becoming club captain, the positive impact that rugby has had on her life, the progress that&apos;s been made in the women&apos;s game at grass-roots and international level and Maggie Alphonsi! We also discussed her mental health journey, her experiences of anxiety and depression which led her to make the decision to drop out of University for a year and of course a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the twenty-ninth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Vent Champion Paola Bombo.&apos;Paz&apos; as she is affectionately known to her friends is a Data Analyst and also former first team and club captain at Kings College London (KCL) University Women’s Rugby Team. In this pod we discussed her rugby journey from picking up a rugby ball for the first time at University to becoming club captain, the positive impact that rugby has had on her life, the progress that&apos;s been made in the women&apos;s game at grass-roots and international level and Maggie Alphonsi! We also discussed her mental health journey, her experiences of anxiety and depression which led her to make the decision to drop out of University for a year and of course a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #28 - Jack Sirkett</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the twenty-eighth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to UK DJ, Jack Sirkett.  Jack is a regular DJ on the London and UK touring circuit and was the first contributor to our 'Behind the Decks' feature, which gives a voice to DJs and producers who wish to share their mental health experiences in the music industry or outside it. Jack is also Founder of London not-for-profit collective, Artsclub.Artsclub is a not-for-profit collective, which focuses on bringing the creative com...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the twenty-eighth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to UK DJ, Jack Sirkett.  Jack is a regular DJ on the London and UK touring circuit and was the first contributor to our &apos;Behind the Decks&apos; feature, which gives a voice to DJs and producers who wish to share their mental health experiences in the music industry or outside it. Jack is also Founder of London not-for-profit collective, Artsclub.Artsclub is a not-for-profit collective, which focuses on bringing the creative community together by showcasing music and the visual arts and gives opportunities for artists within club culture to express themselves, whether they DJ, design or exhibit. With an emphasis on raising money for local charities, Artsclub wants to give something back to the music scene they know and love so much.Jack also wrote an article for Vent about his experiences of living with tinnitus which was the first topic we discussed with him. We also discussed his music and DJing journey, his favourite music literature, his mental health journey and of course a mental health chat! Read the article Jack wrote on tinnitus in full here: http://vent.org.uk/surface-noise-my-experience-with-tinnitus You can also read the article Jack wrote for Behind the Decks here: http://vent.org.uk/dangers-of-the-booth-how-djing-affects-mental-healthIf you&apos;re a musician and have lived experience of tinnitus and need extra help or support, you can find out about the Musicians Hearing Health Scheme mentioned on the pod here: https://www.musicianshearingservices.co.uk/what-we-do/musicans-hearing-health-scheme/ If you are a musician and are struggling with your mental health, you can find out about Music Minds Matter mentioned on the pod here: https://www.musicmindsmatter.org.uk/ Follow Jack on social media below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sirkettmusic/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksirkett/ Follow Artsclub on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artsclubldn/ As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the twenty-eighth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to UK DJ, Jack Sirkett.  Jack is a regular DJ on the London and UK touring circuit and was the first contributor to our &apos;Behind the Decks&apos; feature, which gives a voice to DJs and producers who wish to share their mental health experiences in the music industry or outside it. Jack is also Founder of London not-for-profit collective, Artsclub.Artsclub is a not-for-profit collective, which focuses on bringing the creative community together by showcasing music and the visual arts and gives opportunities for artists within club culture to express themselves, whether they DJ, design or exhibit. With an emphasis on raising money for local charities, Artsclub wants to give something back to the music scene they know and love so much.Jack also wrote an article for Vent about his experiences of living with tinnitus which was the first topic we discussed with him. We also discussed his music and DJing journey, his favourite music literature, his mental health journey and of course a mental health chat! Read the article Jack wrote on tinnitus in full here: http://vent.org.uk/surface-noise-my-experience-with-tinnitus You can also read the article Jack wrote for Behind the Decks here: http://vent.org.uk/dangers-of-the-booth-how-djing-affects-mental-healthIf you&apos;re a musician and have lived experience of tinnitus and need extra help or support, you can find out about the Musicians Hearing Health Scheme mentioned on the pod here: https://www.musicianshearingservices.co.uk/what-we-do/musicans-hearing-health-scheme/ If you are a musician and are struggling with your mental health, you can find out about Music Minds Matter mentioned on the pod here: https://www.musicmindsmatter.org.uk/ Follow Jack on social media below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sirkettmusic/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksirkett/ Follow Artsclub on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artsclubldn/ As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #27 - Eldridge Cooke</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the twenty-seventh episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to men's life coach Eldridge Cooke. We met Eldridge at an event run by the Whole Man Academy and we knew from speaking to him for five minutes about his story that we wanted him on the Pod. Originally from East London, Eldridge's journey is remarkable and not one constrained by stereotypes placed upon him when he was younger. We discussed his life coach business and his mantra #RaiseYourRoar, his journey, fatherhood, an e...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the twenty-seventh episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to men&apos;s life coach Eldridge Cooke. We met Eldridge at an event run by the Whole Man Academy and we knew from speaking to him for five minutes about his story that we wanted him on the Pod. Originally from East London, Eldridge&apos;s journey is remarkable and not one constrained by stereotypes placed upon him when he was younger. We discussed his life coach business and his mantra #RaiseYourRoar, his journey, fatherhood, an exploration of black identity, stereotypes, literature and of course a mental health chat. Follow Eldridge on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eldridgecooke1/Website: https://linktr.ee/eldridgecooke1As always, #itsokaytovent Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the twenty-seventh episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to men&apos;s life coach Eldridge Cooke. We met Eldridge at an event run by the Whole Man Academy and we knew from speaking to him for five minutes about his story that we wanted him on the Pod. Originally from East London, Eldridge&apos;s journey is remarkable and not one constrained by stereotypes placed upon him when he was younger. We discussed his life coach business and his mantra #RaiseYourRoar, his journey, fatherhood, an exploration of black identity, stereotypes, literature and of course a mental health chat. Follow Eldridge on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eldridgecooke1/Website: https://linktr.ee/eldridgecooke1As always, #itsokaytovent Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #26 - Keiren Thompson</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the twenty-sixth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to youth worker and Founder of Nottingham-based community project, Helping Kids Achieve (HKA), Keiren Thompson.Helping Kids Achieve offers young people the opportunity to engage in sports, particularly basketball which Keiren coaches, as well as other interactive activities such as arts and crafts, and music, with the aim of keeping them away from gangs and getting involved in anti-social behaviour.Keiren came to the public'...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the twenty-sixth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to youth worker and Founder of Nottingham-based community project, Helping Kids Achieve (HKA), Keiren Thompson.Helping Kids Achieve offers young people the opportunity to engage in sports, particularly basketball which Keiren coaches, as well as other interactive activities such as arts and crafts, and music, with the aim of keeping them away from gangs and getting involved in anti-social behaviour.Keiren came to the public&apos;s attention when he won the 2019 BBC Sports Personality of the Year &apos;Unsung Hero&apos; Award. We chatted about how and why he started Helping Kids Achieve and the incident which hospitalised him as a teenager and was the catalyst for him to start HKA.We also discussed him winning the award itself, the issues facing young people today and of course a mental health chat. Follow Helping Kids Achieve on social media below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Helpingkidsachieve1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helpingkidsachieve/Follow Keiren on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/keiren_hkaAs always, #itsokaytovent Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the twenty-sixth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to youth worker and Founder of Nottingham-based community project, Helping Kids Achieve (HKA), Keiren Thompson.Helping Kids Achieve offers young people the opportunity to engage in sports, particularly basketball which Keiren coaches, as well as other interactive activities such as arts and crafts, and music, with the aim of keeping them away from gangs and getting involved in anti-social behaviour.Keiren came to the public&apos;s attention when he won the 2019 BBC Sports Personality of the Year &apos;Unsung Hero&apos; Award. We chatted about how and why he started Helping Kids Achieve and the incident which hospitalised him as a teenager and was the catalyst for him to start HKA.We also discussed him winning the award itself, the issues facing young people today and of course a mental health chat. Follow Helping Kids Achieve on social media below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Helpingkidsachieve1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helpingkidsachieve/Follow Keiren on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/keiren_hkaAs always, #itsokaytovent Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #25 - Cavalcade - Jack Campbell</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the twenty-fifth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to guitarist in East London Rock band Cavalcade, Jack Campbell.Cavalcade first came to Vent's attention through their single 'Blueness Is A Heavy Stone' and the mental health themes which were present throughout the record. To mark the launch of that single, we did a More Than A Record interview with the band about it, which you can read here: http://vent.org.uk/more-than-a-record-cavalcade-interview In this pod, we spoke to...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the twenty-fifth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to guitarist in East London Rock band Cavalcade, Jack Campbell.Cavalcade first came to Vent&apos;s attention through their single &apos;Blueness Is A Heavy Stone&apos; and the mental health themes which were present throughout the record. To mark the launch of that single, we did a More Than A Record interview with the band about it, which you can read here: http://vent.org.uk/more-than-a-record-cavalcade-interview In this pod, we spoke to Jack about Cavalcade&apos;s journey, how and why Jack got into music and Jack&apos;s experiences of living with disassociation and anxiety. We also discussed the impact that losing Jack&apos;s father only a couple of years ago has had on him, his family and his mental health. Listen to Blueness Is A Heavy Stone here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkWZFpRzPgIFollow Cavalcade on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cavalcadeband/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CavalcadeBand/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cavalcade__As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the twenty-fifth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to guitarist in East London Rock band Cavalcade, Jack Campbell.Cavalcade first came to Vent&apos;s attention through their single &apos;Blueness Is A Heavy Stone&apos; and the mental health themes which were present throughout the record. To mark the launch of that single, we did a More Than A Record interview with the band about it, which you can read here: http://vent.org.uk/more-than-a-record-cavalcade-interview In this pod, we spoke to Jack about Cavalcade&apos;s journey, how and why Jack got into music and Jack&apos;s experiences of living with disassociation and anxiety. We also discussed the impact that losing Jack&apos;s father only a couple of years ago has had on him, his family and his mental health. Listen to Blueness Is A Heavy Stone here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkWZFpRzPgIFollow Cavalcade on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cavalcadeband/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CavalcadeBand/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cavalcade__As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #24 - Shane Tewiah</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the twenty-fourth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to youth worker Shane Tewiah. Shane is a Lead Key Worker for high-risk young people, working with them on a daily basis to change their lives and make sure they do not take the wrong path in life. In this pod we spoke about the life-changing work Shane does on a day-to-day basis and the issues the young people he works with are facing such as knife crime, social media and perfectionism culture. We also discussed Shane's jou...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the twenty-fourth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to youth worker Shane Tewiah. Shane is a Lead Key Worker for high-risk young people, working with them on a daily basis to change their lives and make sure they do not take the wrong path in life. In this pod we spoke about the life-changing work Shane does on a day-to-day basis and the issues the young people he works with are facing such as knife crime, social media and perfectionism culture. We also discussed Shane&apos;s journey, his family, his mixed-heritage of Zimbabwe and Ghana and of course a mental health chat!As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the twenty-fourth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to youth worker Shane Tewiah. Shane is a Lead Key Worker for high-risk young people, working with them on a daily basis to change their lives and make sure they do not take the wrong path in life. In this pod we spoke about the life-changing work Shane does on a day-to-day basis and the issues the young people he works with are facing such as knife crime, social media and perfectionism culture. We also discussed Shane&apos;s journey, his family, his mixed-heritage of Zimbabwe and Ghana and of course a mental health chat!As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #23 - Jacob George</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the twenty-third episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Engineer from East London, Jacob George. We pride ourselves on being a community platform that tries to help anyone who needs it.This pod is the first time Jacob has been open about his mental health, specifically his experiences of anxiety, panic attacks and depression. We also discussed his journey of becoming a father at a very young age, the negative impact that social media had on him and his mental health, the tool...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the twenty-third episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Engineer from East London, Jacob George. We pride ourselves on being a community platform that tries to help anyone who needs it.This pod is the first time Jacob has been open about his mental health, specifically his experiences of anxiety, panic attacks and depression. We also discussed his journey of becoming a father at a very young age, the negative impact that social media had on him and his mental health, the tools he uses to help his mental health and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the twenty-third episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Engineer from East London, Jacob George. We pride ourselves on being a community platform that tries to help anyone who needs it.This pod is the first time Jacob has been open about his mental health, specifically his experiences of anxiety, panic attacks and depression. We also discussed his journey of becoming a father at a very young age, the negative impact that social media had on him and his mental health, the tools he uses to help his mental health and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #22 - Izzie Clarke</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #22 - Izzie Clarke</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the twenty-second episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to freelance Science Journalist and Audio Producer, Izzie Clarke. After completing a Masters degree in Physics, Izzie worked as an assistant producer for BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio 1, returning to science content a few years later as a producer and presenter for The Naked Scientists on BBC Radio 5 Live, ABC’s Radio National in Australia and their eponymous podcast. In addition to reporting on the latest science news, creati...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the twenty-second episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to freelance Science Journalist and Audio Producer, Izzie Clarke. After completing a Masters degree in Physics, Izzie worked as an assistant producer for BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio 1, returning to science content a few years later as a producer and presenter for The Naked Scientists on BBC Radio 5 Live, ABC’s Radio National in Australia and their eponymous podcast. In addition to reporting on the latest science news, creating space documentaries or throwing herself into an captivating location recording or experiment for radio, Izzie is motivated to bring science to a younger audience. She has presented a video series for BBC Radio 1 on genetics with Dev Griffin and was a researcher for the 2016 Royal Institution Christmas Lectures.In this pod we discussed Izzie&apos;s media journey and how she got to where she is today, the challenges of going freelance and the financial and social pressures that come with it, sexism in science, her experiences of living with imposter syndrome, her love of knitting and of course a mental health chat! Izzie’s latest project is producing and presenting the Royal Astronomical Society&apos;s new podcast, &apos;The Supermassive Podcast&apos; which you can listen to here: https://audioboom.com/channels/5014098Find out more about Izzie&apos;s work and how to commission her on her website here: https://www.izzieclarke.com/You can also follow her on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/IzzieClarkeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/izzie__c/As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the twenty-second episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to freelance Science Journalist and Audio Producer, Izzie Clarke. After completing a Masters degree in Physics, Izzie worked as an assistant producer for BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio 1, returning to science content a few years later as a producer and presenter for The Naked Scientists on BBC Radio 5 Live, ABC’s Radio National in Australia and their eponymous podcast. In addition to reporting on the latest science news, creating space documentaries or throwing herself into an captivating location recording or experiment for radio, Izzie is motivated to bring science to a younger audience. She has presented a video series for BBC Radio 1 on genetics with Dev Griffin and was a researcher for the 2016 Royal Institution Christmas Lectures.In this pod we discussed Izzie&apos;s media journey and how she got to where she is today, the challenges of going freelance and the financial and social pressures that come with it, sexism in science, her experiences of living with imposter syndrome, her love of knitting and of course a mental health chat! Izzie’s latest project is producing and presenting the Royal Astronomical Society&apos;s new podcast, &apos;The Supermassive Podcast&apos; which you can listen to here: https://audioboom.com/channels/5014098Find out more about Izzie&apos;s work and how to commission her on her website here: https://www.izzieclarke.com/You can also follow her on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/IzzieClarkeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/izzie__c/As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #21 - Farai Hallam</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the twenty-first episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Senior Referee Officer at the English Football Association, Farai Hallam. Farai is a qualified professional referee and a former professional footballer having played for Stevenage before several injuries curtailed his career before he was released by the club and forced him to change career. Referees across the English football pyramid face abuse both verbal and in some extremely rare cases physical by players on the pi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the twenty-first episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Senior Referee Officer at the English Football Association, Farai Hallam. Farai is a qualified professional referee and a former professional footballer having played for Stevenage before several injuries curtailed his career before he was released by the club and forced him to change career. Referees across the English football pyramid face abuse both verbal and in some extremely rare cases physical by players on the pitch. They also face a barrage of abuse by fans on social media platforms as well as by pundits when they make the wrong decision. In this case, we wanted to show that referees are human beings too, with their own mental health to manage. We chatted to Farai about his football journey, both playing and refereeing, racism in football as well as incidents of racism he faced whilst playing the game and his mental health journey.We also discussed the interview he did for the Metro for journalist Natalie Morris as part of her &apos;Mixed Up&apos; feature, which is a weekly series that aims to elevate the under-heard voices of the mixed-race population in the UK.You can read that article in full here: https://metro.co.uk/2019/10/16/mixed-up-being-english-is-not-about-what-you-look-like-im-proud-to-represent-modern-england-10920711/As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the twenty-first episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Senior Referee Officer at the English Football Association, Farai Hallam. Farai is a qualified professional referee and a former professional footballer having played for Stevenage before several injuries curtailed his career before he was released by the club and forced him to change career. Referees across the English football pyramid face abuse both verbal and in some extremely rare cases physical by players on the pitch. They also face a barrage of abuse by fans on social media platforms as well as by pundits when they make the wrong decision. In this case, we wanted to show that referees are human beings too, with their own mental health to manage. We chatted to Farai about his football journey, both playing and refereeing, racism in football as well as incidents of racism he faced whilst playing the game and his mental health journey.We also discussed the interview he did for the Metro for journalist Natalie Morris as part of her &apos;Mixed Up&apos; feature, which is a weekly series that aims to elevate the under-heard voices of the mixed-race population in the UK.You can read that article in full here: https://metro.co.uk/2019/10/16/mixed-up-being-english-is-not-about-what-you-look-like-im-proud-to-represent-modern-england-10920711/As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #20 - Robert Parks</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #20 - Robert Parks</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the twentieth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Vent Champion and Head Chef at London restaurant Copper &amp; Ink, Robert Parks. Rob got his big break in the industry when he made it to the Semi-Final of BBC cookery show MasterChef in 2015.In this pod we discussed the article he wrote for Vent in January 2018 about some of the realities of working in the restaurant industry and how it's pressure cooker environments can have an impact on one's mental health, with some imp...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the twentieth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Vent Champion and Head Chef at London restaurant Copper &amp; Ink, Robert Parks. Rob got his big break in the industry when he made it to the Semi-Final of BBC cookery show MasterChef in 2015.In this pod we discussed the article he wrote for Vent in January 2018 about some of the realities of working in the restaurant industry and how it&apos;s pressure cooker environments can have an impact on one&apos;s mental health, with some important stories about how it has taken the lives of several prominent chefs as well. We also discussed his own cookery journey, his mental health journey and of course, a mental health chat. A final topic of discussion was around identity and the interview he did for the Metro for journalist Natalie Morris as part of her &apos;Mixed Up&apos; feature, which is a weekly series that aims to elevate the under-heard voices of the mixed-race population in the UK.You can read that article in full here: https://metro.co.uk/2019/04/10/mixed-up-if-you-are-anything-other-than-white-you-are-considered-black-9139063/You can also read the full article he wrote for Vent &apos;Boiling Over&apos; here: http://vent.org.uk/boiling-chefsFollow Robert on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertDAParksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/copperandink/Follow Copper &amp; Ink on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/copperinkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertdaparks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CopperandInk/?ref=br_rsIf you are a chef and need additional support with your mental health, you can contact &apos;Chefs with Issues&apos; here: http://chefswithissues.com/As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the twentieth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Vent Champion and Head Chef at London restaurant Copper &amp; Ink, Robert Parks. Rob got his big break in the industry when he made it to the Semi-Final of BBC cookery show MasterChef in 2015.In this pod we discussed the article he wrote for Vent in January 2018 about some of the realities of working in the restaurant industry and how it&apos;s pressure cooker environments can have an impact on one&apos;s mental health, with some important stories about how it has taken the lives of several prominent chefs as well. We also discussed his own cookery journey, his mental health journey and of course, a mental health chat. A final topic of discussion was around identity and the interview he did for the Metro for journalist Natalie Morris as part of her &apos;Mixed Up&apos; feature, which is a weekly series that aims to elevate the under-heard voices of the mixed-race population in the UK.You can read that article in full here: https://metro.co.uk/2019/04/10/mixed-up-if-you-are-anything-other-than-white-you-are-considered-black-9139063/You can also read the full article he wrote for Vent &apos;Boiling Over&apos; here: http://vent.org.uk/boiling-chefsFollow Robert on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertDAParksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/copperandink/Follow Copper &amp; Ink on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/copperinkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertdaparks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CopperandInk/?ref=br_rsIf you are a chef and need additional support with your mental health, you can contact &apos;Chefs with Issues&apos; here: http://chefswithissues.com/As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #19 - AMiR</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the nineteenth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to UK Disco &amp; Soul recording artist, AMiR. AMiR spoke honestly about his experiences in the music industry in his career to date, his debut album, 'All or Nothing' he released in 2019 and his refusal to be pigeon-holed or stereotyped.We also spoke about the man behind the alias including fatherhood, family, football and of course, a mental health chat.You can stream or buy AMiR's debut album 'All or Nothing' on Amazon her...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the nineteenth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to UK Disco &amp; Soul recording artist, AMiR. AMiR spoke honestly about his experiences in the music industry in his career to date, his debut album, &apos;All or Nothing&apos; he released in 2019 and his refusal to be pigeon-holed or stereotyped.We also spoke about the man behind the alias including fatherhood, family, football and of course, a mental health chat.You can stream or buy AMiR&apos;s debut album &apos;All or Nothing&apos; on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-Nothing-AMiR/dp/B07PB1S55G/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=amir+all+or+nothing&amp;qid=1581282817&amp;sr=8-1You can also find AMiR&apos;s music on SoundCloud, Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music and other streaming platforms.  Follow AMiR on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/amirofficialukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amirofficialuk/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/amirofficialuk/As always, #itsokaytovent Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro music: AMiR: Feel For You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFeezBvo9hQ<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the nineteenth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to UK Disco &amp; Soul recording artist, AMiR. AMiR spoke honestly about his experiences in the music industry in his career to date, his debut album, &apos;All or Nothing&apos; he released in 2019 and his refusal to be pigeon-holed or stereotyped.We also spoke about the man behind the alias including fatherhood, family, football and of course, a mental health chat.You can stream or buy AMiR&apos;s debut album &apos;All or Nothing&apos; on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-Nothing-AMiR/dp/B07PB1S55G/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=amir+all+or+nothing&amp;qid=1581282817&amp;sr=8-1You can also find AMiR&apos;s music on SoundCloud, Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music and other streaming platforms.  Follow AMiR on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/amirofficialukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amirofficialuk/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/amirofficialuk/As always, #itsokaytovent Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro music: AMiR: Feel For You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFeezBvo9hQ<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #18 - Bree Leahy</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the eighteenth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Vent Champion Bree Leahy. Bree at time of recording is a full-time University student at the University of East London and is studying for a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree in Sport, Physical Education and Development.She has written for Vent’s poetry section about her experiences as a young gay woman as well as an article about having to be a part-time carer for her grandmother and the grief she experienced when she lo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the eighteenth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Vent Champion Bree Leahy. Bree at time of recording is a full-time University student at the University of East London and is studying for a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree in Sport, Physical Education and Development.She has written for Vent’s poetry section about her experiences as a young gay woman as well as an article about having to be a part-time carer for her grandmother and the grief she experienced when she lost her.We spoke about those experiences as well as her mental health journey, her coming out story, the homophobia she&apos;s experienced at University and before it and of course, a mental health chat. As always, #itsokaytoventRead the full article Bree wrote about caring for her grandmother here: http://vent.org.uk/caring-for-others-a-young-carers-journey-of-self-hatred-to-self-loveYou can also read the poem Bree wrote for Vent we discussed on this podcast here: http://vent.org.uk/kissing-girls-is-easy-unless-youre-a-girl-as-wellMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk**TRIGGER WARNING** This podcast contains discussions around suicide which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the eighteenth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Vent Champion Bree Leahy. Bree at time of recording is a full-time University student at the University of East London and is studying for a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree in Sport, Physical Education and Development.She has written for Vent’s poetry section about her experiences as a young gay woman as well as an article about having to be a part-time carer for her grandmother and the grief she experienced when she lost her.We spoke about those experiences as well as her mental health journey, her coming out story, the homophobia she&apos;s experienced at University and before it and of course, a mental health chat. As always, #itsokaytoventRead the full article Bree wrote about caring for her grandmother here: http://vent.org.uk/caring-for-others-a-young-carers-journey-of-self-hatred-to-self-loveYou can also read the poem Bree wrote for Vent we discussed on this podcast here: http://vent.org.uk/kissing-girls-is-easy-unless-youre-a-girl-as-wellMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk**TRIGGER WARNING** This podcast contains discussions around suicide which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting so please listen with caution.<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #17 - Kearnan Myall</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the seventeenth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to former professional rugby player, Kearnan Myall. Kearnan has played for a number of Premiership Rugby clubs including London Wasps and Sale Sharks. He started his career at Championship club Leeds Carnegie, now known as Yorkshire Carnegie.Kearnan has also been capped by England at both England U18 and England Saxons level and was included in former Head Coach Stuart Lancaster's squad for the 2013 tour of South America.Kea...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the seventeenth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to former professional rugby player, Kearnan Myall. Kearnan has played for a number of Premiership Rugby clubs including London Wasps and Sale Sharks. He started his career at Championship club Leeds Carnegie, now known as Yorkshire Carnegie.Kearnan has also been capped by England at both England U18 and England Saxons level and was included in former Head Coach Stuart Lancaster&apos;s squad for the 2013 tour of South America.Kearnan is now studying for a PHD at Oxford University in Psychiatry. In August 2019 he came out about his mental health issues in a Guardian interview and has since been a prominent and trailblazing mental health advocate in the professional sport community. We talked about this article and his experiences of suicide and depression.We also took a look back at his playing career, how the mental health of players is looked after in professional rugby, his PHD, the impact Stuart Lancaster had on his mental health, dressing room culture and of course, a mental health chat. As always, #itsokaytovent Read Kearnan&apos;s Guardian interview with Robert Kitson here: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/aug/19/kearnan-myall-england-players-mental-health-training-camp**TRIGGER WARNING**This podcast contains discussions around suicide which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting so please listen with caution.Music: @Patawawa - Strange; www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the seventeenth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to former professional rugby player, Kearnan Myall. Kearnan has played for a number of Premiership Rugby clubs including London Wasps and Sale Sharks. He started his career at Championship club Leeds Carnegie, now known as Yorkshire Carnegie.Kearnan has also been capped by England at both England U18 and England Saxons level and was included in former Head Coach Stuart Lancaster&apos;s squad for the 2013 tour of South America.Kearnan is now studying for a PHD at Oxford University in Psychiatry. In August 2019 he came out about his mental health issues in a Guardian interview and has since been a prominent and trailblazing mental health advocate in the professional sport community. We talked about this article and his experiences of suicide and depression.We also took a look back at his playing career, how the mental health of players is looked after in professional rugby, his PHD, the impact Stuart Lancaster had on his mental health, dressing room culture and of course, a mental health chat. As always, #itsokaytovent Read Kearnan&apos;s Guardian interview with Robert Kitson here: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/aug/19/kearnan-myall-england-players-mental-health-training-camp**TRIGGER WARNING**This podcast contains discussions around suicide which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting so please listen with caution.Music: @Patawawa - Strange; www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #16 - Dean Clarke</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #16 - Dean Clarke</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the sixteenth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Personal Trainer and Studio Manager at Rock Health &amp; Fitness, Dean Clarke. In one of the most raw and in-depth interviews to date, we spoke to Dean about his mental health journey and living with Bipolar Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). We discussed his experiences of being in the British Army, his tours of both Iraq and Afghanistan, fatherhood, his suicide attempt and of course, a mental health chat....]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the sixteenth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Personal Trainer and Studio Manager at Rock Health &amp; Fitness, Dean Clarke. In one of the most raw and in-depth interviews to date, we spoke to Dean about his mental health journey and living with Bipolar Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). We discussed his experiences of being in the British Army, his tours of both Iraq and Afghanistan, fatherhood, his suicide attempt and of course, a mental health chat. Follow Rock Health &amp; Fitness on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rock_healthfitness_gym/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockhealthandfitnessstudio/Twitter: https://twitter.com/rock_offley**TRIGGER WARNING** This podcast contains discussions around suicide which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting so please listen with caution.As always, #itsokaytovent Music: @Patawawa - Strange; www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the sixteenth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Personal Trainer and Studio Manager at Rock Health &amp; Fitness, Dean Clarke. In one of the most raw and in-depth interviews to date, we spoke to Dean about his mental health journey and living with Bipolar Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). We discussed his experiences of being in the British Army, his tours of both Iraq and Afghanistan, fatherhood, his suicide attempt and of course, a mental health chat. Follow Rock Health &amp; Fitness on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rock_healthfitness_gym/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockhealthandfitnessstudio/Twitter: https://twitter.com/rock_offley**TRIGGER WARNING** This podcast contains discussions around suicide which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting so please listen with caution.As always, #itsokaytovent Music: @Patawawa - Strange; www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #15 - Paul McGregor</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #15 - Paul McGregor</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the fifteenth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to mental health advocate Paul McGregor. Paul is a Public Speaker, a guest Lecturer at University of the Arts London and Founder of the digital platform, ‘Every Mind At Work’.We talked about losing his dad to suicide, the impact that had on him growing up and how it's shaped his experiences as a father, public speaking and becoming a published author! You can follow Paul's work on social media on: Instagram: https://www.instag...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the fifteenth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to mental health advocate Paul McGregor. Paul is a Public Speaker, a guest Lecturer at University of the Arts London and Founder of the digital platform, ‘Every Mind At Work’.We talked about losing his dad to suicide, the impact that had on him growing up and how it&apos;s shaped his experiences as a father, public speaking and becoming a published author! You can follow Paul&apos;s work on social media on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmcgregorcom/Twitter: https://twitter.com/pmcgregorcomFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pmcgregorcom/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXiZFpmQK4Fnx7n2Tvxp8VAAs always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange; https://www.youtube.com/watch?<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the fifteenth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to mental health advocate Paul McGregor. Paul is a Public Speaker, a guest Lecturer at University of the Arts London and Founder of the digital platform, ‘Every Mind At Work’.We talked about losing his dad to suicide, the impact that had on him growing up and how it&apos;s shaped his experiences as a father, public speaking and becoming a published author! You can follow Paul&apos;s work on social media on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmcgregorcom/Twitter: https://twitter.com/pmcgregorcomFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pmcgregorcom/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXiZFpmQK4Fnx7n2Tvxp8VAAs always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange; https://www.youtube.com/watch?<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2020 13:25:34 +0000</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #14 - Hope Virgo</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #14 - Hope Virgo</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the fourteenth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to mental health advocate, campaigner, public speaker and author, Hope Virgo. Hope is one of the most prominent and influential advocates for greater awareness and better treatment for eating disorders in the UK. Her campaign, 'Dump The Scales' aims to ensure nobody is turned away from treatment for eating disorders purely because of their weight. At the time of recording, the petition has gathered over 95,000 signatures. She...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the fourteenth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to mental health advocate, campaigner, public speaker and author, Hope Virgo. Hope is one of the most prominent and influential advocates for greater awareness and better treatment for eating disorders in the UK. Her campaign, &apos;Dump The Scales&apos; aims to ensure nobody is turned away from treatment for eating disorders purely because of their weight. At the time of recording, the petition has gathered over 95,000 signatures. She is also a published author, with her book ‘Stand Tall, Little Girl’ recently having been re-issued.You can sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/eating-disorders-are-not-just-about-weight-dumpthescalesYou can purchase &apos;Stand Tall Little Girl&apos; here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stand-Tall-Little-Girl-Anorexia/dp/1789561205/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1PNV6O8214L8&amp;keywords=stand+tall+little+girl&amp;qid=1578253838&amp;sprefix=stand+tall+lit%2Caps%2C190&amp;sr=8-1 If you&apos;d like to follow Hope on social media or contact her, you can find her on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopevirgo_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HopeVirgoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hopevirgoauthor/ If you&apos;ve been affected by the issues discussed on this pod, please find a link to eating disorder charities which might be able to help: Beat Eating Disorders UK:  https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/As always, #itsokaytovent Music: @patawawa - Strange; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the fourteenth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to mental health advocate, campaigner, public speaker and author, Hope Virgo. Hope is one of the most prominent and influential advocates for greater awareness and better treatment for eating disorders in the UK. Her campaign, &apos;Dump The Scales&apos; aims to ensure nobody is turned away from treatment for eating disorders purely because of their weight. At the time of recording, the petition has gathered over 95,000 signatures. She is also a published author, with her book ‘Stand Tall, Little Girl’ recently having been re-issued.You can sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/eating-disorders-are-not-just-about-weight-dumpthescalesYou can purchase &apos;Stand Tall Little Girl&apos; here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stand-Tall-Little-Girl-Anorexia/dp/1789561205/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1PNV6O8214L8&amp;keywords=stand+tall+little+girl&amp;qid=1578253838&amp;sprefix=stand+tall+lit%2Caps%2C190&amp;sr=8-1 If you&apos;d like to follow Hope on social media or contact her, you can find her on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopevirgo_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HopeVirgoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hopevirgoauthor/ If you&apos;ve been affected by the issues discussed on this pod, please find a link to eating disorder charities which might be able to help: Beat Eating Disorders UK:  https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/As always, #itsokaytovent Music: @patawawa - Strange; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #13 - Matthew Shaw</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #13 - Matthew Shaw</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the thirteenth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to co-founder of the Whole Man Academy, Matthew Shaw.Since September 2018, the Whole Man Academy has been creating spaces for men to talk. Their public and corporate events, workshops and 1-2-1 coaching sessions are designed to help men build a strong mindset and improve their resilience in today’s challenging and demanding world. They welcome all men to be part of that conversation.We also spoke about Matt's mental health jo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the thirteenth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to co-founder of the Whole Man Academy, Matthew Shaw.Since September 2018, the Whole Man Academy has been creating spaces for men to talk. Their public and corporate events, workshops and 1-2-1 coaching sessions are designed to help men build a strong mindset and improve their resilience in today’s challenging and demanding world. They welcome all men to be part of that conversation.We also spoke about Matt&apos;s mental health journey, how he got to where he is today working as an Editor at BBC News and the work that Matt has done at the BBC to improve the mental health of all staff working there. Find out more about the Whole Man Academy here: https://www.wholemanacademy.com/You can also follow them on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/wholemanacademyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholemanacademy/As always, #itsokaytovent Music: @Patawawa - Strange: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the thirteenth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to co-founder of the Whole Man Academy, Matthew Shaw.Since September 2018, the Whole Man Academy has been creating spaces for men to talk. Their public and corporate events, workshops and 1-2-1 coaching sessions are designed to help men build a strong mindset and improve their resilience in today’s challenging and demanding world. They welcome all men to be part of that conversation.We also spoke about Matt&apos;s mental health journey, how he got to where he is today working as an Editor at BBC News and the work that Matt has done at the BBC to improve the mental health of all staff working there. Find out more about the Whole Man Academy here: https://www.wholemanacademy.com/You can also follow them on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/wholemanacademyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholemanacademy/As always, #itsokaytovent Music: @Patawawa - Strange: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 21 Dec 2019 10:17:29 +0000</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #12 - Matt Harrold</itunes:title>
    <title>JCIP #12 - Matt Harrold</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the twelfth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to professional footballer, Matt Harrold. Matt at time of recording, plays as a centre-forward for League Two side, Leyton Orient.He's also played for Southend United, Yeovil Town, Brentford and Shrewsbury Town amongst others. In this pod we chatted about his career to date, the relationship between mental health and football, dressing room culture and the tragic loss of Justin Edinburgh, who passed away in June 2019. As always,...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the twelfth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to professional footballer, Matt Harrold. Matt at time of recording, plays as a centre-forward for League Two side, Leyton Orient.He&apos;s also played for Southend United, Yeovil Town, Brentford and Shrewsbury Town amongst others. In this pod we chatted about his career to date, the relationship between mental health and football, dressing room culture and the tragic loss of Justin Edinburgh, who passed away in June 2019. As always, #itsokaytovent Find out more about the Justin Edinburgh foundation by following them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/je3foundation?lang=enIf you would like to support the charity, visit their JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/justinedinburgh3Music: @Patawawa - strange; www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the twelfth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to professional footballer, Matt Harrold. Matt at time of recording, plays as a centre-forward for League Two side, Leyton Orient.He&apos;s also played for Southend United, Yeovil Town, Brentford and Shrewsbury Town amongst others. In this pod we chatted about his career to date, the relationship between mental health and football, dressing room culture and the tragic loss of Justin Edinburgh, who passed away in June 2019. As always, #itsokaytovent Find out more about the Justin Edinburgh foundation by following them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/je3foundation?lang=enIf you would like to support the charity, visit their JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/justinedinburgh3Music: @Patawawa - strange; www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #11 - Madeleine Spencer</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the eleventh episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to fashion and beauty influencer, journalist and mental health advocate Madeleine Spencer. Maddie, through her beauty brand 'Madeleine Loves This' provides make-up tutorials, product recommendations and has interviewed a range of stars in the beauty world and beyond through her podcast, 'Beauty Full Lives'. In this pod we discussed how she started Madeleine Loves This as well as her mental health journey and her experiences of ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the eleventh episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to fashion and beauty influencer, journalist and mental health advocate Madeleine Spencer. Maddie, through her beauty brand &apos;Madeleine Loves This&apos; provides make-up tutorials, product recommendations and has interviewed a range of stars in the beauty world and beyond through her podcast, &apos;Beauty Full Lives&apos;. In this pod we discussed how she started Madeleine Loves This as well as her mental health journey and her experiences of living with mental health conditions including somasis and emetophobia.We also discussed the restaurant which has been a massive part of her life, her family&apos;s life and the West London community, the Tiroler Hut and the tragic fire which engulfed it recently. Find out more about Madeleine&apos;s work here: http://madeleineloves.com/As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @Patawawa - strange; www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the eleventh episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to fashion and beauty influencer, journalist and mental health advocate Madeleine Spencer. Maddie, through her beauty brand &apos;Madeleine Loves This&apos; provides make-up tutorials, product recommendations and has interviewed a range of stars in the beauty world and beyond through her podcast, &apos;Beauty Full Lives&apos;. In this pod we discussed how she started Madeleine Loves This as well as her mental health journey and her experiences of living with mental health conditions including somasis and emetophobia.We also discussed the restaurant which has been a massive part of her life, her family&apos;s life and the West London community, the Tiroler Hut and the tragic fire which engulfed it recently. Find out more about Madeleine&apos;s work here: http://madeleineloves.com/As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @Patawawa - strange; www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[In the second part of our JCIP with Vent Founder and Editor-In-Chief Freddie Cocker, we explored how his mental health came to the forefront as he entered University. We discussed the moment when he finally accepting he needed help and how he went about getting it, how he started Vent and much, much more! **TRIGGER WARNING**This podcast contains a deep discussion around suicide and psychosis which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting so please listen with caution.As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @Patawawa - strange; www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the second part of our JCIP with Vent Founder and Editor-In-Chief Freddie Cocker, we explored how his mental health came to the forefront as he entered University. We discussed the moment when he finally accepting he needed help and how he went about getting it, how he started Vent and much, much more! **TRIGGER WARNING**This podcast contains a deep discussion around suicide and psychosis which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting so please listen with caution.As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @Patawawa - strange; www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the tenth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, our Founder Freddie Cocker sat down with Vent Champion and previous JCIP special guest, Lloyd Taylor. In Part 1, we discussed Freddie's journey right from the beginning, including his primary school experiences of being bullied and the early development of his mental health conditions.We then move onto secondary school where the bullying becomes more intense and his mental health begins to deteriorate rapidly. TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the tenth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, our Founder Freddie Cocker sat down with Vent Champion and previous JCIP special guest, Lloyd Taylor. In Part 1, we discussed Freddie&apos;s journey right from the beginning, including his primary school experiences of being bullied and the early development of his mental health conditions.We then move onto secondary school where the bullying becomes more intense and his mental health begins to deteriorate rapidly. TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about sexual abuse, suicide and self-harm which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting so please listen with caution. As always, #itsokaytovent Music: @Patawawa - Strange; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the tenth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, our Founder Freddie Cocker sat down with Vent Champion and previous JCIP special guest, Lloyd Taylor. In Part 1, we discussed Freddie&apos;s journey right from the beginning, including his primary school experiences of being bullied and the early development of his mental health conditions.We then move onto secondary school where the bullying becomes more intense and his mental health begins to deteriorate rapidly. TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about sexual abuse, suicide and self-harm which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting so please listen with caution. As always, #itsokaytovent Music: @Patawawa - Strange; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the ninth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Junior Talent Manager at model agency, Models1.Models1 is the largest and most successful model agency in Europe and one of the top and most respected agencies in the world.We discussed the myths around the modelling industry, size 0 culture, male modelling and social media's link to our mental health and how models use it. As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange; www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkSupport Us: Patre...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the ninth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Junior Talent Manager at model agency, Models1.Models1 is the largest and most successful model agency in Europe and one of the top and most respected agencies in the world.We discussed the myths around the modelling industry, size 0 culture, male modelling and social media&apos;s link to our mental health and how models use it. As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange; www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the ninth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Junior Talent Manager at model agency, Models1.Models1 is the largest and most successful model agency in Europe and one of the top and most respected agencies in the world.We discussed the myths around the modelling industry, size 0 culture, male modelling and social media&apos;s link to our mental health and how models use it. As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange; www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the eighth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Speech and Language Therapist for children's charity, I CAN, Jon Gilmartin. I CAN is a communication charity that helps children with speech, language and communication needs unlock their potential and ensure no child is left behind because of a difficulty communicating.We discussed the life-changing work Jon does for children who desperately need it.We also discussed the acting community he is a part of at Tower Theatre, Jon'...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the eighth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Speech and Language Therapist for children&apos;s charity, I CAN, Jon Gilmartin. I CAN is a communication charity that helps children with speech, language and communication needs unlock their potential and ensure no child is left behind because of a difficulty communicating.We discussed the life-changing work Jon does for children who desperately need it.We also discussed the acting community he is a part of at Tower Theatre, Jon&apos;s own mental health journey, his coming out story, his upbringing and of course, a chat about our mental health! As always, #itsokaytovent For any parents or carers who are concerned about a child in their care&apos;s speech and language, please contact the I CAN Help Team on 020 7843 2544 or email enquiries@ican.org.uk More information about the work I CAN do can be found at: https://www.ican.org.uk/Find out more about the work Tower Theatre does and how you can buy tickets to one of their upcoming shows at: http://www.towertheatre.org.uk/Music: @patawawa - Strange; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the eighth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Speech and Language Therapist for children&apos;s charity, I CAN, Jon Gilmartin. I CAN is a communication charity that helps children with speech, language and communication needs unlock their potential and ensure no child is left behind because of a difficulty communicating.We discussed the life-changing work Jon does for children who desperately need it.We also discussed the acting community he is a part of at Tower Theatre, Jon&apos;s own mental health journey, his coming out story, his upbringing and of course, a chat about our mental health! As always, #itsokaytovent For any parents or carers who are concerned about a child in their care&apos;s speech and language, please contact the I CAN Help Team on 020 7843 2544 or email enquiries@ican.org.uk More information about the work I CAN do can be found at: https://www.ican.org.uk/Find out more about the work Tower Theatre does and how you can buy tickets to one of their upcoming shows at: http://www.towertheatre.org.uk/Music: @patawawa - Strange; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #7 - Mabley Mavericks FC - Frank Kain &amp; Connor Fielder</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the seventh episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we explored the world of football and mental health with two men from London-based Amateur side, Mabley Mavericks FC in this warts an all discussion. Frank Kain is Head Coach of the club whilst Connor Fielder is a member of the playing squad. We discussed Frank and Connor's respective football journeys, the mental health challenges football can throw up throughout one's life, toxic dressing room culture and much, much more! As always, #i...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the seventh episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we explored the world of football and mental health with two men from London-based Amateur side, Mabley Mavericks FC in this warts an all discussion. Frank Kain is Head Coach of the club whilst Connor Fielder is a member of the playing squad. We discussed Frank and Connor&apos;s respective football journeys, the mental health challenges football can throw up throughout one&apos;s life, toxic dressing room culture and much, much more! As always, #itsokaytoventKeep up to date with the work Mabley FC does in the community or find out when the club are hosting open trials by following them on social media. You can find them on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mableyfc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mableyfc?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mableyfc/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the seventh episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we explored the world of football and mental health with two men from London-based Amateur side, Mabley Mavericks FC in this warts an all discussion. Frank Kain is Head Coach of the club whilst Connor Fielder is a member of the playing squad. We discussed Frank and Connor&apos;s respective football journeys, the mental health challenges football can throw up throughout one&apos;s life, toxic dressing room culture and much, much more! As always, #itsokaytoventKeep up to date with the work Mabley FC does in the community or find out when the club are hosting open trials by following them on social media. You can find them on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mableyfc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mableyfc?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mableyfc/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>JCIP #6 - Verity Bramwell</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[**TRIGGER WARNING**In the sixth episode of the Just Checking In Pod, we spoke to former Operations Manager for suicide prevention charity, the Ollie Foundation. Ollie, which stands for 'One Life Lost is Enough', fund suicide prevention skills training for any individual or community that wants it, especially those interacting with young people, or young people themselves. Verity spoke to us about the work she did for Ollie, as well as her mental health journey, losing her cousin Matt to suici...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[**TRIGGER WARNING**In the sixth episode of the Just Checking In Pod, we spoke to former Operations Manager for suicide prevention charity, the Ollie Foundation. Ollie, which stands for &apos;One Life Lost is Enough&apos;, fund suicide prevention skills training for any individual or community that wants it, especially those interacting with young people, or young people themselves. Verity spoke to us about the work she did for Ollie, as well as her mental health journey, losing her cousin Matt to suicide, her experiences of being domestically abused and of course, a mental health chat! #itsokaytoventYou can read the article Verity wrote about losing her cousin Matt in full here: http://vent.org.uk/the-aftermath-of-suicide-when-men-dont-speakFind out more about the work Ollie do here: https://theolliefoundation.org/ Or you can follow them on social media below:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOLLIEFoundation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/THE_OLLIE_FOUNDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_ollie_foundation/?hl=enIf you&apos;ve been affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast, particularly around suicide and domestic abuse, please find below some useful resources you can use:Samaritans: 116 123The Every Man Project: http://www.everymanproject.co.uk/Men&apos;s Advice Line: http://www.mensadviceline.org.uk/ or call 0808 801 0327National Domestic Violence Helpline: http://www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk/ or call 0808 2000 247The Hide Out: http://thehideout.org.uk/Women&apos;s Aid: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[**TRIGGER WARNING**In the sixth episode of the Just Checking In Pod, we spoke to former Operations Manager for suicide prevention charity, the Ollie Foundation. Ollie, which stands for &apos;One Life Lost is Enough&apos;, fund suicide prevention skills training for any individual or community that wants it, especially those interacting with young people, or young people themselves. Verity spoke to us about the work she did for Ollie, as well as her mental health journey, losing her cousin Matt to suicide, her experiences of being domestically abused and of course, a mental health chat! #itsokaytoventYou can read the article Verity wrote about losing her cousin Matt in full here: http://vent.org.uk/the-aftermath-of-suicide-when-men-dont-speakFind out more about the work Ollie do here: https://theolliefoundation.org/ Or you can follow them on social media below:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOLLIEFoundation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/THE_OLLIE_FOUNDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_ollie_foundation/?hl=enIf you&apos;ve been affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast, particularly around suicide and domestic abuse, please find below some useful resources you can use:Samaritans: 116 123The Every Man Project: http://www.everymanproject.co.uk/Men&apos;s Advice Line: http://www.mensadviceline.org.uk/ or call 0808 801 0327National Domestic Violence Helpline: http://www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk/ or call 0808 2000 247The Hide Out: http://thehideout.org.uk/Women&apos;s Aid: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the fifth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with International Development Specialist and Founder of the 'Standing Places' Podcast, Ivor Wells. We chatted about how mental health is tackled in his home country of New Zealand, rugby, the Maori approach to mental health, toxic masculinity as well as literature and poetry from his favourite Kiwi authors, Ivor's childhood and of course, a chat about our mental health too! As always, #itsokaytovent Music: @patawawa - Strange...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2019 21:18:58 +0100</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the second episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Project Officer for Mental Health Charity Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA), Elliot Pearce.We chatted about what he does for MHFA, the important role the charity plays in educating people about mental health as well as having a general natter about our mental health.As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkSupport Us: PatreonPayPalMerchandise  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[In the second episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Project Officer for Mental Health Charity Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA), Elliot Pearce.We chatted about what he does for MHFA, the important role the charity plays in educating people about mental health as well as having a general natter about our mental health.As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The very first episode of the Just Checking In Podcast with Tim Fletcher is here!Amongst other things, we chatted about music, dancing, poetry, grief and of course, mental health!Give it a listen! #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkSupport Us: PatreonPayPalMerchandise  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[The very first episode of the Just Checking In Podcast with Tim Fletcher is here!Amongst other things, we chatted about music, dancing, poetry, grief and of course, mental health!Give it a listen! #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The very first episode of the Just Checking In Podcast with Tim Fletcher is here!Amongst other things, we chatted about music, dancing, poetry, grief and of course, mental health!Give it a listen! #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk<p>Support Us:</p><ul><li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/venthelpuk'>Patreon</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&amp;locale.x=en_GB'>PayPal</a></li><li><a href='https://www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop'>Merchandise</a></li></ul><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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