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  • EP 25: People don't die until they are forgotten with Poet RS

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    In the 25th episode of the Living with loss podcast, I joined up with spoken word artist Poet RS.
    Rs lost his mum to cancer at 14, and then his dad walked out on him soon after.  He epitomises the idea of survival,  
    We discuss his story and relationship with grief, and how art has been a catalyst for his self-improvement.
    Thank you for joining me my friend 


    53 min
  • EP 23: Learn to dance in the rain: with Obi Burchell

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    Hello and welcome back to another episode of the living with Loss podcast.
    Today we are joined by Obi Burchell. 
    Obi a mental advocate lifted 154,363kg in 24 hours for the 154,363 people lost to Suicide.
    Not only did he complete the most insane challenge, but he also live-streamed the whole event.
    Obi and I looked at the male mental health discussion, including topics such as The happiness trap, and how best to combat mental health in the corporate world.

    Thank you for listen and I hope you enjoy today's chat, I know I definitely did. 
    Please like subscribe and share.


    0:00 - Intro 
    10:06 - Suicide story 
    16:50 - happiness trap 
    20:36 - What is resilience 
    27:25 - Learn to dance in the rain 
    34:40 - Mental health in the corporate world 
    42:00 - 154,000KG lift  Challenge 


    55 min
  • EP22: Keeping up with the Bensons

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    In today's chat, I'm joined by the sensational Bensons, Georgia and Ella.
    Georgia and Ella lost their Mum Lisa back in 2018. 
    The girls share their stories, the weird world of grief and how it affects us all so differently,
    and   the difficulties of those milestones we all know too well. 

    I've been away for a minute, but what an episode to bring you guys back in.  The girls are wonderful, and it was such an easy conversation.



    Thank you both for being part of this 





    Time codes

    0:00 - Intro 
    2:51 - Schooling Life 
    6:00 - Conversations about loss 
    10:30 - The weird world of Grief 
    16:30 - The strength of a mother 
    18:22 - Milestones 
    26:00 - hearing the news 
    32:56 - Dreamstate 
    35:13 - Marathon training
    40:00 - Living with pressure and stress

    46 min
  • EP 20: Kicking Cancer's Butt, with Suzie Aries

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    In today's edition of the podcast, I sat down with the remarkable Suzie Aries. 
    Suzie is a communication support worker, Hockey player and singer. She was diagnosed with extremely rare and aggressive ovarian cancer in 2017. 
    Her initial prognosis gave her 2 years.
     5 years on she is still dancing, singing and making killer crochet animals. 
    Despite her gruelling battle with cancer, Suzie carries herself with amazing positivity and an air of resilience.
    She is a true warrior and a really funny woman.    


    0:00 Suzies story
    15:29 Chemotherapy
    23:05 Learning Sign Language 
    31:33 Radiotherapy/ Side effects 
    36:48 Dieting 
    43:13 Understanding your body 
    46:50 Immunotherapy

    57 min
  • EP 19. I had Cancer at 15 years Old and survived, with Luke Constantinou

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    Today on the podcast, I'm joined by the ever so inspiring Luke Constantinou.
    Luke was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma at 15 years old. 
    He shares all there is to know about the cancer realm.
    In this honest emotional interview, we discuss his journey with cancer, where he is now and ultimately his story. 
    There is a lot we can learn from Lukes resilience and mental strength.
    Continue inspiring my friend. 






    Timestamps:

    0:00  Pre Pod ChitChat 
    4:10 Lukes' Cancer story
    10:45 What it's like hearing a cancer diagnostic?
    19:25 Chemotherapy 
    24:16 Handled day to day life
    32:10 How cancer impacted playing  sport 
    38:28 Mentality and mental health 
    45:03 Cancer stories
    01:00:44 Advice 


    Living with loss is hosted by Joe Bellman 
    and edited by Joey Nunes and Henry Ley.

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    @Luke constaninou7
    https://www.instagram.com/lukeconstantinou7/


    1 hr 3 min
  • EP 18. Losing dad at 4 years old: with Sammy Peterman

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    Welcome back to the living with loss podcast. 
    Today I'm joined by Sammy Peterman 
    Sammy lost his father at the early age of 4, now 23, he looks back on his life, sharing what he has learnt from grief, battling addiction and the importance of keeping your mind healthy. 
    Navigating life without a loved one is hard, but Sammy shares how he always found a way. 
    Thank you mate 



    Living with loss is hosted by Joe Bellman 
    and edited by Joey Nunes and Henry Ley.

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    51 min
  • EP 17. They used to call him slippers with Sam Keene

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    Today I'm joined by the Sam Keene 
    Sam lost his father at seven years old.
    We discussed his story, how he has dealt with young bereavement, and  stepping into a parental role 

    Living with loss is hosted by Joe Bellman 
    and edited by Joey Nunes and Henry Ley.

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    47 min
  • EP 16. Surviving suicide and the road to recovery with Joe Clark

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    CONTENT WARNING: The following contains a discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation. 



    Today's guest is Joe Clark. Joe is a remarkable guy, with a truly unique story to tell. Joe a current University of Leeds student, survived an attempted suicide during the Summer of his A-level exams. 
    I came into contact with Joe, after reading his insightful blog article. 'surviving suicide and the road to recovery.

    We discussed his suicide attempt. The induced pressures of high sporting performance, and his plans to reform the UK mental health system.


    Joes' article 
    https://joeclark01.medium.com/surviving-suicide-and-the-road-to-recovery-3261de2e8726


    Living with loss is hosted by Joe Bellman 
    and edited by Joey Nunes and Henry Ley.

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    1 hr 3 min

About Living with Loss

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Sat at the comfort of his kitchen table, Joe Bellman reflects candidly upon his own journey through grief and loss. Joe invites his guests to take part in a conversation that is difficult: to share…