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  • Ep 36: Georgie Michaels - 'I'm not the only one that feels like this'

    In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with Georgie Michaels. Georgie and Ben have known each other for around twelve years. Georgie speaks about her grief when losing her father, how she managed with lockdowns while living alone during Covid and how she has coped with her mental health. 

    Georgie:

    https://www.instagram.com/georgiemichaels/

    Ben:

    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/


    Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod


    Website:

    linktr.ee/talktobenpod


    Email:

    [email protected]


    Music By Tiffany Hern

    https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

    50 min
  • Ep 35: Ben Friedman - New Years Eve Special

    Welcome to Series Four of Talk to Ben, a podcast that explores the powers of connection with mental wellbeing.  In this episode Ben speaks by himself for the very first time. Ben shares how the podcast was created, what has been happening recently in Ben's life and Ben's future plans for the podcast and beyond. 


    Ben:

    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/


    Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod


    Website:

    linktr.ee/talktobenpod


    Email:

    [email protected]


    Music By Tiffany Hern

    https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

     

    34 min
  • Ep 34: Danielle Kesztenbaum - 'I don't talk about my feelings much'

    In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with his younger sister Danielle Kesztenbaum. Danielle and Ben have a very honest conversation in this final episode of Series Three. Danielle speaks about her parents divorce, supporting her husband through grief and becoming redundant during this pandemic. 

    Danielle:
    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/daniellekesztenbaum



    Ben:

    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/


    Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod


    Website:

    linktr.ee/talktobenpod


    Email:

    [email protected]


    Music By Tiffany Hern

    https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

     

    46 min
  • Ep 33: Lisa Joseph - 'You look for the smallest bit of hope you can find'

    In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with one of his good friends Lisa Joseph. Lisa and Ben have been friends for around fifteen years. Lisa speaks about moving to Israel, having COVID and going through the experience of IVF and the lead up to that process. 

    Lisa:
    https://www.facebook.com/lisa.judah91


    Ben:

    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/


    Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod


    Website:

    linktr.ee/talktobenpod


    Email:

    [email protected]


    Music By Tiffany Hern

    https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

    46 min
  • Ep 32: Michelle Mizrachi - 'I think more about my family than me'

    In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben speaks to Michelle Mizrachi. Michelle is the mother of Ben's friend Leor. Michelle comes on the show to talk about some difficult periods in her life. Michelle speaks bravely and openly about post natal depression, cancer and the death of her father. Michelle also delves into her history with depression and the importance of talking about it. 


    Michelle:

    https://www.instagram.com/mickymiz/

    Ben:

    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/


    Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod


    Website:

    linktr.ee/talktobenpod


    Email:

    [email protected]


    Music By Tiffany Hern

    https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

    45 min
  • Ep 31: Adam Rutstein - 'Talking about it was the thing that saved me'

    In Talk to Ben Episode 31, Ben speaks to Adam Rutstein. Adam comes on the show to talk about being bullied through school and how that affected his mental health and still does today. Adam also explains about moving to Switzerland and the difficulties he encountered. Ben and Adam speak about the importance of normalising mental health. 

    Adam:

    https://www.instagram.com/momentsbyruts/


    Ben:

    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/


    Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod


    Website:

    linktr.ee/talktobenpod


    Email:

    [email protected]


    Music By Tiffany Hern

    https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

    53 min
  • Ep 30: Mental Health Awareness Special - 'There is something to be wondered at in all of nature'

    Welcome to episode 30 of Talk to Ben. Today is going to be a slightly different episode as it is Mental Health Awareness Week. Ben has decided to speak to some old faces. Ben speaks to Matt Carr,  Gaby Boast, Nick Jackson, Alex Fenton, Gemma Cowan, Neal Kesztenbaum, Amy Sigalov and his wife Laura Friedman. Ben speaks with his guests about the theme of Mental Health Awareness Week this year, which is nature. Ben asks them how they feel towards nature especially during this pandemic and  Ben asks his guests what they have learnt about themselves as we all slowly start to resume normal life.  

    Matt:
    https://www.instagram.com/matthewbcarr/

    Gaby:
    https://www.instagram.com/gaby_boast/

    Nick:
    https://www.instagram.com/nickjackson35/

    Alex:
    https://www.instagram.com/fents_2/

    Alex's Podcast:
    https://www.instagram.com/inside_thepodpodcast/

    Gemma:
    https://www.instagram.com/gems.does.life/

    Neal:
    https://www.instagram.com/keszty/

    Blind Debate:
    https://www.instagram.com/blinddebatepodcast/?igshid=2xryv00vgzbm

    Amy:
    https://www.instagram.com/sigalovelife/

    Laura:
    https://www.instagram.com/laurahfriedman/

    Ben:

    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/


    Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod


    Website:

    linktr.ee/talktobenpod


    Email:

    [email protected]


    Music By Tiffany Hern

    https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic




    1 hr 9 min
  • Ep 29: Joe Russell - 'I nearly lost my wife'

    In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben chats with Joe Russell. Joe comes on the show to talk about a very difficult experience for him and his wife Gabriella during the birth of their child Noa. Joe speaks very openly about how they found out Gabriella had severe pre-eclampsia and Hellp Syndrome. Joe talks about this experience and the importance of spreading awareness in line with pre-eclampsia month. 

    Joe:
    https://www.instagram.com/russjos/

    Just giving page:
     https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/joseph-russell3?utm_source=Sharethis&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=joseph-russell3&utm_campaign=pfp-email&utm_term=9a77b96bc8514c31ba3a351bcc8a9286.


    Pre- eclampsia:
    https://action-on-pre-eclampsia.org.uk/

    HELLP Syndrome:
    https://www.instagram.com/hellpsyndrome/

    Ben:

    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/


    Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod


    Website:

    linktr.ee/talktobenpod


    Email:

    [email protected]


    Music By Tiffany Hern

    https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

    50 min
  • Ep 28: Jaimie Harris - 'Sometimes I think I am not loveable'

    In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben chats with Jaimie Harris. Jaimie comes on the show to talk through her mental health journey. Jaimie talks about her childhood and growing up with ADHD and dyslexia and how this impacted her school experience and her everyday life. Jaimie also speaks about a toxic relationship, some of her lowest points and gets Ben to open up a little more. Jaimie was the only female paparazzi for ten years and briefly shares her experiences within the industry.

    Jaimie:

    https://www.instagram.com/whatjaimiedid/

    https://www.instagram.com/diaryofagirlpap/

    Samartians:

    https://www.samaritans.org/


    Ben:
    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/

    Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod

    Website:
    linktr.ee/talktobenpod

    Email:
    [email protected]

    Music By Tiffany Hern
    https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

    46 min
  • Ep 27: Amy Sigalov - 'I wanted my thoughts to stop'

    In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben chats with Amy Sigalov. Amy comes on the show to talk through her mental health journey. Amy talks about a disruptive childhood that gave her a different insight into relationships. Amy speaks really honestly with Ben about her anxiety and her relationship with social media. 


    Amy:
    https://www.instagram.com/sigalovelife/



    Ben:
    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/

    Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod

    Website:
    linktr.ee/talktobenpod

    Email:
    [email protected]

    Music By Tiffany Hern
    https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

    48 min

About Talk to Ben

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Ben wants to talk with different people from different walks of life, seeking to explore the power of connection and its interaction with mental wellbeing.