On this week’s episodes Jermaine shares some of the lessons he has learnt from his grief. Jermaine lost his father at 23 and his mother at 24. Losing both parents was hard, and still is, to deal with but over the years the lessons has shaped him and changed his outlook on life. For all inquiries you can contact us at thinkingoutloud@mail.com Follow on Spotify and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Share your thoughts on this episode or any of the other episodes in the catalog by leaving a review on Ap...
Jan 20, 2021•16 min
In this week’s episode Marlon, who was our first guest on the podcast, joins us for this week’s conversation. Marlon lost his father 7 years ago to cancer and he has had a difficult but reflective journey with grief. In episode 8 he talks about the lessons it has taught and the experience of losing his father to becoming one. During this conversation we talk about the ways in which we have coped with grief, how grief has hindered us, and much more. For all inquiries you can contact us at thinkin...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 2 min
30 Episodes in! A big thank you to the avid listeners, and welcome to the podcast for those of you listening for the first time. On this week’s episodes Ben shares some of the lessons he has learnt from his grief. Ben lost his father at 12 and his mother at 19. Losing both parents was not easy and it affected him deeply. Feelings of depression and anxiety seeped in throughout his journey with grief. For all inquiries you can contact us at thinkingoutloud@mail.com Follow on Spotify and Subscribe ...
Jan 06, 2021•27 min
Happy New Year! May 2021 be a better year than 2020, bit optimistic right? We can only try because who knows what to expect anymore. In this episode we discuss our attitudes towards this new year, the way we dealt with grief in the past year and how we plan to deal with it in this new year, and new year resolutions. For all inquiries you can contact us at thinkingoutloud@mail.com Follow on Spotify and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Share your thoughts on this episode or any of the other episodes i...
Jan 01, 2021•33 min
We are back with another episode and we are ending the year with this episode doing what we do best: talking about grief. We are joined by Paul Donaldson this week with whom we have an open and honest conversation with about the loss he has encountered throughout his life. His journey with grief began with the loss of his first stepdad and at the age of 19 he lost his biological mother. Paul talks us through his journey and the battles he faced between his grief and the road to recovery. He shar...
Dec 30, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Merry Christmas People! Wishing you all a lovely Christmas and hoping that its been a joyful and festive occasion. I know this Christmas may seem a bit strange with all that is happening in the world but despite that we hope that you are still able to enjoy with family and loves one and really do YOU this year. It is not about spending Christmas how others want you to but about spending it the way you feel best. In this bonus episode Jermaine is joined by guest, Kelly Nwagboso, the two discuss C...
Dec 25, 2020•29 min
In this episode Jermaine is joined by Maiy and they discuss her grief that came about as a result of her mother passing. During that time she also dealt with more grief as her grandmother, who she was very close with, passed away. We explore the highs and lows of her grief and how she is finally getting through the fog that is grief. For all inquiries you can contact us at thinkingoutloud@mail.com Follow on Spotify and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Share your thoughts on this episode or any of th...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Welcome back to another episode with your hosts, Jermaine and Ben, this is our 25th episode! This week we are joined by Francis Tshikaya. We discuss his journey with grief and how his faith in God has helped him come to terms and deal with the death of his father who he lost to cancer in 2017. We spoke about societal expectations when it comes to men and emotions, having a support system, Christianity and grief, and much more. If you have any questions about this episode or there is something yo...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Trigger warning: In this episode we talk about suicide. On this week’s episode we are joined by a special guest, Jodie, who has blessed us with her time and presence to share her experience with grief following the death of her sister Georgia. Jodie opens up about her grief journey and how she has mentally dealt with the loss of her sister. Georgia (who she also refers to as George) died by suicide on the 4th December 2017. We talk about suicide, what is the correct phrase to use when talking ab...
Dec 10, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Destination Addiction is this belief that happiness and success is a destination. As individuals we can become addicted to this idea that happiness lies somewhere else rather than with you and where you’re currently at. In this brief episode Jermaine discusses this and expresses the importance of being content but not complacent. For all inquiries you can contact us at thinkingoutloud@mail.com Follow on Spotify and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Share your thoughts on this episode or any of the ot...
Dec 02, 2020•20 min
During this week’s episode we are talking about death anniversaries, how we have dealt with them, and we explore whether there is a right a wrong way to honour a loved one or loved ones that have passed. For all inquiries you can contact us at thinkingoutloud@mail.com Follow on Spotify and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Share your thoughts on this episode or any of the other episodes in the catalog by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts as your feedback is highly appreciated. Please be sure to subs...
Nov 28, 2020•41 min
On this week’s episode we are joined by paper cut artist, Poppy Chancellor, who joins us to talk about her experience with grief. Poppy talks about the death of her father, expressing her grief through art and it also allowing her to connect with others who had also been dealing with loss. She reflects on how she dealt with her grief and why it is important to coast through grief at times rather than trying to deal with it all at once. Poppy also runs monthly meet ups to facilitate conversation ...
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 5 min
In this episode we talk about toxic positivity and how it can be detrimental in the grieving process. Being positive is not a bad thing, trying to stay positive when going through a situation is also not a bad thing and it can often help in dealing with the situation. Supressing and dismissing emotions that should be natural to a situation because someone else could have it worse, or because you may have dealt with situations that were a lot bigger than the current situation so you don’t need to...
Nov 12, 2020•42 min
Happy new month to our existing listeners and welcome new listeners we hope you enjoy this episode and many more that is to come. In this week’s episode we have special guest, Gina, in the studio and we talk about her journey with grief. Gina lost her mother to domestic violence at the age of 3. She dealt with grief from a young age but also had to deal with knowing that her Father was the cause of this. For all inquiries you can contact us at thinkingoutloud@mail.com Follow on Spotify and Subsc...
Nov 04, 2020•50 min
This week’s episode is a dedication to Black History Month as the discussion is on prominent figures in black history who advocated for racial equality and civil rights for black lives. Black lives have always mattered and this is not something we have come to realise due to recent events. The likes of Mami Till, the mother of Emmet Till, was instrumental in the fight for change in an era of extreme racism. Today’s episode also focuses on what is happening in Nigeria with #EndSars. The Special A...
Oct 28, 2020•17 min
We are back with another episode and we would like to show a big appreciation to all those that have been tuning and sharing our episodes. This week we have Jack and Ben with us in the studio to discuss the silver lining in their grief as they both lost their fathers. We also talked about their amazing charity, TNN (The New Normal), which has connected so many young people together going through grief. They host meetings to facilitate a safe space for people to come together and talk about their...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 4 min
In this week’s episode we are discussing baby loss in aid of Baby Loss Awareness Week (9thOctober – 15th October). We are also joined by our special guest, Laura, who discusses her experience with baby loss with us. Her story is inspirational and educational at the same time. She talks about her miscarriages, how counselling was surprisingly helpful, and she shares her advice she would give to those who have experienced this type of loss. During this episode Laura also talked about ‘Tommy’s’ who...
Oct 14, 2020•48 min
In this bonus episode we discuss male grief and stigma. Today is World Mental Health Day and all mental health matters, and that includes men. There is often a stigma attached to men when it comes to vulnerability. It is okay not to be okay and that shouldn’t emasculate any man or make anyone feel less than. There is a lot of work to do in order to break the stigma. Our guests, Callum and Liam, share their experiences with grief and how they deal with their mental health. They are part of an org...
Oct 10, 2020•51 min
Trigger warning: there is talk of suicide in this episode from (8:42 secs) Topic of discussion this week is the first 24 hours into grief. Jermaine reflects on what that was like when he found out the news about his father and mother, the complexity of grief, and more. For all inquiries you can contact us at thinkingoutloud@mail.com Follow on Spotify and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Share your thoughts on this episode or any of the other episodes in the catalog by leaving a review on Apple Podca...
Oct 07, 2020•27 min
In this week’s episode we are joined by guest, Gbemi, who shares his experience with loss. We talk about what it was like for him growing up without his father as he sadly passed away before he was born, his mother playing both roles of ‘mother’ and ‘father’, the importance of creating memories, and much more. For all inquiries you can contact us at thinkingoutloud@mail.com Follow on Spotify and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Share your thoughts on this episode or any of the other episodes in the ...
Sep 30, 2020•58 min
Topic of discussion this week is social media and mental health. Do we need to regularly take breaks from tapping and scrolling? Has it become too toxic? Do these companies behind these platforms need to do more to protect our mental health or does the responsibility lie with us? These, and much more, are some of the questions we explore. Follow on Spotify and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Share your thoughts on this episode or any of the other episodes in the catalog by leaving a review on Apple...
Sep 23, 2020•42 min•Ep. 12
In this week’s episode we are joined by not one but two guests! We have a chat with Georgia and Amber about the importance of having a safe space when dealing with grief. The ladies are part of a team of 6 that set up TGSS which stands for The Grief Safe Space. This platform was created to give black and brown people a safe space to discuss their grief and parts of it that may not be easily understood by their white counterparts. The platform is about representation and not segregation. Whilst t...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 11
In this week’s episode we are talking about masculinity and what it meant to be masculine during our adolescence. Is the perception of traditional masculinity changing or is it becoming embedded with modern masculinity? For all enquiries - thinkingoutloud@mail.com Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos Hosts: Jermaine Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/ Ben Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benacqu...
Sep 08, 2020•25 min
We probably all have insecurities but what they are and how they affect us is very different. Some of us can experience the same insecurity but how it is dealt with, if it is dealt with, is subjective and often complex. For all enquiries - thinkingoutloud@mail.com Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos Hosts: Jermaine Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/ Ben Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benacqu...
Aug 20, 2020•31 min
We have our first guest on the podcast! In this week's episode we have a discussion with Marlon who shares his experience with grief and the lessons that came with it. For all enquiries - thinkingoutloud@mail.com Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos Hosts: Jermaine Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/ Ben Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/ Thinking Out Loud Instagram - https://www.inst...
Aug 06, 2020•47 min
In this week’s episode we talk about grief and whether, as we have lost both of our parents, we mourn one parent more than the other. When dealing with multiple loss it can often be mentally and emotionally exhausting and those who have experienced it can often feel like it is impossible to grieve for different people equally. For all enquiries - thinkingoutloud@mail.com Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos Hosts: Jer...
Jul 21, 2020•21 min
In this week’s episode we talk about gratitude, whether we express it enough, and why it is important to appreciate people whilst we can. Do we tend to value people more when they are no longer here? We need to give people their flowers while they can smell them. For all enquiries - thinkingoutloud@mail.com Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos Hosts: Jermaine Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/ Ben I...
Jul 14, 2020•26 min
In this week’s episode Jermaine talks about rebuilding his character and identity after the death of his parents and how he is finally at a place where he is “getting his grove back”. For all enquiries - thinkingoutloud@mail.com Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos Hosts: Jermaine Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/ Ben Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/ Thinking Out Loud Instagram - ...
Jun 30, 2020•20 min
In this episode we were feeling quite nostalgic as we were reminiscing on some of our memories from school, we look at how we were disciplined growing up and if that changed when we went from being in a nuclear family environment to a single family household. For all enquiries - thinkingoutloud@mail.com Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos Hosts: Jermaine Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/ Ben Insta...
Jun 15, 2020•23 min
In this episode we talk about recent events and our experiences with racism, not being financially equipped to deal with the death of our parents, African funerals, Life Insurance, and more. For all enquiries - thinkingoutloud@mail.com Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos Hosts: Jermaine Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/ Ben Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/ Thinking Out Loud Insta...
Jun 09, 2020•32 min
