On this week's episode, sisters, Tara and Tanya, join the podcast to talk about their dad who passed away in March 2017. They delve into his diagnosis, the care he received in hospital, the motivation behind their blog, Grief Probate Journey, and how dealing with probate has impacted their grief. 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 apprec...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 22 min
In this episode Jermaine and Ben speak with guest, Vanessa, about depression, losing her parents less than 6 months apart from each other, therapy, and much more. 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 subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos Hosts: Jerma...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 7 min
You're listening to our 60th episode! Thank you if you've been listening from the beginning or even if this is your first time tuning in, we are very much grateful for the support. In this episode Jermaine talks about how grief affected his friendships, ways friends can support someone who is grieving, and why grief feels so lonely. 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 20, 2021•28 min
Last year's episode in aid of Baby Loss Awareness Week we sat down with Laura who shared her experience with miscarriage and how it affected her. This year we are continuing the conversation but this time round from the male perspective. Jermaine and Ben sat down with Chris, Daniel, and David to talk about their experience with miscarriage, their platform Miscarriage For Men, breaking the stigma, and more. Follow on Spotify and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Share your thoughts on this episode or ...
Oct 06, 2021•58 min
On this week's episode Jermaine sits down with guest, Safira. They talk about the death of her mother, how grief impacted her mental health, loneliness, finding the balance between vulnerability and not expressing grief, and much more. 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 subscribe to the Youtube channel- htt...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 26 min
Psychology Professor and Author David Roberts joins the boys to talk about his daughter,Jeannine, who passed away in March 2003. He talks about his book,When The Psychology Professor Met The Minister, living life purposefully, and how his daughter's death has changed his outlook on life. 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. Pl...
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 8 min
In this week's episode friend of Jermaine, Aisha, joins him on the podcast to talk about relocating to China, the mental challenges she faced, the ways she manages and preserves her mental well-being, and why she relocated. 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 subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.you...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 8 min
In this bonus episode Jermaine is joined by fellow love island enthusiasts, Zainab and Rosie, to discuss the show's popularity, the ways it can affect the contestant's mental health, the affects of online trolling on social media, and much more. 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 subscribe to the Youtube ch...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 2 min
In this week's episode Marlon joins Jermaine, making it his fourth appearance on the podcast...we think. Doesn't matter anyway as we love a recurring guest! They discuss the pursuit of happiness, finding happiness while grieving, and delve into why happiness is a journey rather than a destination. Tune in and enjoy! 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 feedb...
Aug 03, 2021•54 min
David, also known as DK, joins Jermaine and Ben to talk about loss and appreciation. David lost his father at 15 during his GCSEs, he talks about how the loss made him feel, the importance of appreciating people whilst they are still alive, and why experience isn't always the best teacher. 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. ...
Jul 20, 2021•54 min•Ep. 149
This week footballer Viv Solomon-Otabor joins the boys on the podcast. They talk about his career, trials and rejections, signing his first professional contract, and he shares how racism in the sport impacted his mental health. 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 subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://ww...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 6 min
On this week’s episode Jermaine sits down with Teni, creator of The Voiceless Thoughts Hub, an Instagram page she created to share her grief and express the various emotions that come with it. She talks about dealing with the loss of her mother and the impact it had on her childhood, and navigating through grief in adulthood due to her most recent loss of her sister, Siscee, last year. Follow on Spotify and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Share your thoughts on this episode or any of the other epis...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 4 min
In celebration of Father’s Day this Sunday, we have decided to give you a bonus episode which also happens to be our 50th episode! We appreciate all those that have tuned in, whether you’ve listened to one episode or all 49- we appreciate you all. In this episode Jermaine is joined by Marlon, who was our first guest on the podcast, to talk about fatherhood, the highs and lows of it, the fears, and the values he wants to instil in his children. Enjoy! Follow on Spotify and Subscribe on Apple Podc...
Jun 18, 2021•54 min
In this week’s episode the boys are talking to host of the In Every Season podcast, Abi Shotade about her husband who died in a car accident. She talks about being young and widowed, juggling grief and motherhood, the dating scene as a widow, and much more. 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 subscribe to th...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 39 min
In this week's episode we are joined by another international guest, Joshua, who is speaking with us from India. We had an open and truthful conversation about all things grief and how people who have experienced loss make peace with their grief. We talk about the murder of his girlfriend, suffering from PTSD, and why he no longer had anger towards her murderer. Follow on Spotify and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Share your thoughts on this episode or any of the other episodes in the catalog by l...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Multi Award-Winning Radio and TV presenter, and Bipolar UK Ambassador, Leah Charles-King joins Jermaine to share the beautiful memories she had with her grandmother, Ms Beatrix or widely known as Ms Bea, in St Lucia. They spoke about her passing, flying back to St Lucia during the pandemic for the funeral arrangements, honouring her grandmother's wishes to be buried in the UK, and how down to earth she was. Follow on Spotify and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Share your thoughts on this episode or...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Trigger warning: In this episode we are talking about domestic abuse and there is also a mention of suicide. This week Jermaine and Ben are joined by Emotional Wellness Coach and Domestic Abuse Survivor, Afsa Rosette. Afsa sits down with the boys to talk about her physically and emotionally abusive relationship, the mental impact of it, and what she's learned from it. Follow on Spotify and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Share your thoughts on this episode or any of the other episodes in the catalo...
Apr 28, 2021•49 min
In this bonus episode Ben is joined by TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) survivor, Ryan Nurse, who opens up about his attack which led to his brain injury. They talk about the physical and mental impact of his injury, overcoming depression, and how this had led him to come out of his comfort zone. 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 appreciate...
Apr 16, 2021•35 min
This week author and podcaster (Grief Is My Superpower) Mark Lemon joins the boys to talk about his traumatic experience with grief when his father was murdered. The trauma changed him, shaped him, and gave him this sense of purpose to educate children on grief through books. 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...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 9 min
This week Film and TV director Koby Adom joins Jermaine and Ben for what turned out to be a very therapeutic conversation on having faith, setting boundaries, self-love, and the important lessons that Koby learnt through his mother’s death and how that has led to him setting boundaries of his own. 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 appre...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 40 min
Feelings of self-doubt and not feeling good enough can be normal under certain circumstances but constantly telling yourself you aren't good enough for something to the point where you talk yourself out opportunities or moments you know will help with your personal development can be damaging to your mental health and self-esteem. This week the boys are in conversation with fellow podcasters Ashley and Amani from Thoughts At The Mic podcast to talk about imposter syndrome, self-doubt, perfection...
Mar 20, 2021•1 hr 15 min
In this bonus episode, in honour of Mother's Day, the boys sat down with Abby. They talked about the first, second, and third lockdown and how it has impacted her mental health, celebrating milestones, and why Abby is okay with her father dating again for the first time since the passing of her mother. 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 ...
Mar 14, 2021•1 hr 26 min
This week the boys are joined by Ashley Fields creator of the grief platform, Orphan-ish, which has undoubtedly become a great resource for those dealing with bereavement. Ashley can relate to the boys when it comes to grief as she lost both of her parents. We talk about how it has not only become a way for her to be transparent about her grief but a resource for many others who find themselves grieving. Ashley shares the causes of her parents passing, and we delve into grief cliches discussing ...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 1 min
On this week’s episode the boys are talking to Tracey who joins them to share her story about her mother, Dorcas, who passed away in October 2018. She talks about her mother’s cancer diagnosis, having to break the news to her younger sister, why she enjoyed planning the funeral, and much more. 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 appreciat...
Mar 03, 2021•56 min
This week we have guest, Ola The Comedian on the podcast. Ola joins Jermaine to talk about marriage and relationships, how he mentally prepared for his own marriage, the beauty of vulnerability, and why he almost gave up on the idea of marriage. 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 subscribe to the Youtube ch...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 38
In this week’s episode Jermaine is joined by Financial Planner Kelly Adonteng to talk about life insurance, the misconceptions, the difference between life insurance and assurance, and why Love Insured is more than a service. 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 subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.y...
Feb 17, 2021•49 min
We have an extra episode this week! Happy Valentines Day to you all. We are joined by Cristine to talk all things romance, love languages, and that four letter word and debate whether it is enough. 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 subscribe ...
Feb 14, 2021•50 min
In this week’s episode the boys are joined by the creator and face behind Spoken Grief , a platform that provides insight into grief and stories from a variety of people who have experienced grief in one way or another. Shuma opens up about the loss of her mother who passed away in 2015 after battling cancer, moving abroad to Saudi Arabia and the conflicts it caused, delayed grief, and much more. For all inquiries you can contact us at thinkingoutloud@mail.com Follow on Spotify and Subscribe on ...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Trigger warning: there is a mention of suicide in this episode. Losing both parents at an early age and in your mid-twenties brings about a myriad of emotions. Dealing with grief can be difficult and could lead to hopelessness and depression or anxiety. In this week’s episode the boys talk about experiencing grief following the loss of their parents. Ben talks about depression taking a toll on him, Jermaine shares why he developed anxiety, and more. This episode will provide insight into cumulat...
Feb 03, 2021•28 min
On this week’s episode we are talking with our guest,Gina Adu, about sharing grief on social media and how it can be toxic due to negative comments and people trying to police what is acceptable and what is not. Are people uncomfortable with people sharing grief? Should those expressing the loss of a loved or loved ones put trigger warnings on what they are sharing? These, and more, are things we discussed and try to reflect on. Gina also talks about losing her father, why she decided not to go ...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 20 min
