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 jou...
Dec 21, 2019•2 hr 40 min
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, #...
Dec 09, 2019•2 hr 38 min
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 liv...
Dec 02, 2019•56 min
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, #itsoka...
Nov 25, 2019•51 min
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 c...
Nov 20, 2019•2 hr 59 min
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, #itsokaytovent Music: @patawawa - Strange; www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 28 min
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's...
Aug 24, 2019•1 hr 9 min
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, #itso...
Aug 11, 2019•1 hr 29 min
**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 suicide...
Jul 22, 2019•1 hr 27 min
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: h...
Jun 02, 2019•1 hr 21 min
In the fourth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to Lloyd Taylor. Lloyd currently works as a Studio Manager at The Woods Studios and as a Marketing Manager at Structural Engineers. In this pod we discussed themes around identity, belonging, Lloyd's coming out story and his travelling adventures! As always, #itsokaytovent Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk
May 12, 2019•2 hr 38 min
In the third episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we wanted to give you something a bit different, so we spoke to Trainee Physiologist and fitness advocate Daniel Agnew. We chatted about various methods you can use to improve your mental health including exercise, diet and sleep patterns! As always, #itsokaytovent Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk @ekkah - Just A Thing (Patawawa Remix): https://open.spotify.com/track/74q0eqrSZQh3sY1n9NWu0T?si=yfLdT7pmTzOXWSR8REQ...
Apr 28, 2019•56 min
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, #itsokaytovent Music: @patawawa - Strange: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk
Apr 23, 2019•47 min
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! #itsokaytovent Music: @patawawa - Strange: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk
Apr 10, 2019•1 hr 2 min
