The Just Checking In Podcast

In the ninety-first episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with YouTuber and advocate for greater gambling awareness, Joshua's Opinion. Joshua talks about his lived experience of gambling addiction on his channel as well as topics covering self-acceptance, personal responsibility and growth. In this episode we talked about his gambling addiction and his recovery to where he is today, how gambling addiction is viewed and talked about in Afro-Caribbean communities and what he's learned along the way. We also discuss what the YouTube channel has given his mental health as well as his journey as a musician and artist in his own right. As always, #itsokaytoventSubscribe to Joshua's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3KoK-lt4-FRK7TFFdrMX0gYou can follow Joshua on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshuasopinionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuasopinion/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In the ninetieth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Aaron Kimberly. Aaron is a transsexual man (this is the term he prefers) and the Founder of the Gender Dysphoric Alliance Canada (GDAC).GDAC was formed in 2021 by a small group of community members made up of trans and detransitioned people who say they are concerned about the direction that gender medicine and activism has taken.GDAC is not formally affiliated with any political party, religious organization or professional association but the one thing all its members have in common is their own lived experience of Gender Dysphoria (GD). In their mission statement they state: “though there is still a lot unknown about GD, we believe it is a condition with many possible pathways to it and through it, which is supported by peer-reviewed evidence. Some people with GD identify as transsexual or transgender and many do not. Some have chosen to medically transition and are happy to have done so. Others have detransitioned or desisted. Many have lived full lives without the need to ever medically transition. Some are heterosexual and some are gay, lesbian or bisexual.”In this episode we discuss Aaron’s healthcare background and how and why he came to care about the trans issue, particularly in children and teenagers around gender dysphoria. He establishes the difference between Early Childhood Gender Dysphoria and Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria (ROGD), the rise of detransitioners and what this means for the LGBT community going forward and the wider conversation about transitioning through a mental health lens.We also discuss Aaron’s own transsexual journey, why he wanted to transition from female to male, the significance of leaving behind his former name, why he and other transsexual people have a huge desire to blend into society post-transition and the research that links gender dysphoria to other neurological conditions like ADHD or Autism. As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Aaron on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Aaron_GDACSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with one of the leaders in the UK House & Disco scene, Louis La Roche. Louis has been in the game since 2008 and came to prominence on a track he made called ‘Love’ which sampled Michael Jackson and was originally mistaken by many people to be a Daft Punk record. He formed his own record label ‘Ever After Records’ in 2008 and has put out three studio albums and 10 EPs. He has put out official remixes for the likes of Fatboy Slim, Basement Jaxx, DJ Spiller, Aeroplane, Del Marquis (of the Scissor Sisters) and The Supermen Lovers. In this episode we discuss his music journey and being in the game for over 14 years, the difference between being independent and on a record label, the impact that touring has had on his mental health and having to be a 1-man band as an independent artist. We also discuss the challenges he has had in separating Louis La Roche the artist from Brett the man, partner, brother and son, the shyness he had as a child growing up and the brain haemorrhage his mother went through in 2020.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Louis La Roche on streaming platforms below: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/iamlouislarocheYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4xKzZ46Y38S6f0YwDJTJwSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0a03X57i18eG1yBzpmhZAsFollow Louis La Roche on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamlouislarocheInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamlouislaroche/?hl=enSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Louis La Roche & Mylo - Lovers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2vegAxWfh8

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In this episode of Mind On The Game, we check back in with women's footballer Chloe Bellerby for part 2 of her journey. We discuss her lived experience of self-harm, suicide and the constant pressure she felt at school to mask her mental health difficulties. We also discuss her move into mental health advocacy, how she's turned this massive negative in her life into a positive and the importance of emotional detachment as an advocate when she receives direct messages from people in deep emotional distress. As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Chloe on social media below:Instagram: www.instagram.com/chloebellerbymh/Twitter: twitter.com/ChloeBellerbyMHSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains deep discussions about self-harm and suicide, which some listeners may find upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.

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In the eighty-ninth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Holly Swinyard. Holly is a writer, podcaster and cosplay lover. They are the Editor-In-Chief and Head Writer of the Cosplay Journal, which is a UK based cosplay magazine & publication that promotes the craft, skill & diversity in the cosplay community.They are also the co-host of the Ray Gunn & Starburst podcast, a science-fiction and comedy audio drama podcast, which acts as a love-letter to the famous sci-fis of the 1950s and 60s and plays up to all of their associated tropes and quirks.In this episode we discuss how Holly got into writing, producing and cosplaying. We also discuss their struggles with dyslexia as a child and teenager, grief, their undiagnosed autism and their wider journey around their sexuality and gender which they have come to the conclusion they are trans at time of recording.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to the Ray Gunn & Starburst podcast below: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-350751440Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ray-gunn-and-starburst/id1119163891Find out more about The Cosplay Journal here: https://thecosplayjournal.com/You can follow The Cosplay Journal on social media below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecosplayjournal/?hl=enFollow Holly on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilistprince/?hl=enSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In this episode of Reel Stories, we checked in with actor and writer, Louise Bryant.We discuss classism in acting, the impact of #MeToo on the industry, the importance of consent and cut-throat culture.We also talk about Louise's lived experience of anxiety, panic attacks and the grief she experienced losing her dad to Hodgkin's lymphoma when she was a teenager. As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Louise on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/louisejbryantSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @ekkah - Backseat Driver: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFhgxYuoP8UTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.

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In the eighty-eighth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with James Whittaker. James is a contributor for Huddersfield Town fan channel 'And He Takes That Chance' and works in the public sector at time of recording. In this episode we discuss how he got involved with AHTTC and the community it has given him.We also discuss James's experience of anxiety as a teenager, FOMO and FOBLO (Fear of Being Left Out), the grief he has experienced in 2021 through the loss of his father to sinus cancer and the positive impact that therapy had on him in processing it.As always, #itsokaytoventFollow James on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/slamdancecosmoSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss, which some listeners may find upsetting or distressing, so please listen with caution.

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In the eighty-seventh episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Dr Robin Hadley. Robin is a mature early career researcher and social gerontologist who is a world expert on male childlessness and ageing.In this pod we discuss how and why he came to be an expert on male childlessness, classism in academia, the stigma around male broodiness and male fertility.As always, #itsokaytovent Find out more about Robin's work here: https://www.robinhadley.co.uk/Follow Robin on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobinHadley1Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In the eighty-sixth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Tom Fleming. Tom works for The Big Step, a campaign project formed and run by people who have suffered gambling harm. They are part of Gambling with Lives, a charity set up by bereaved family members and friends who have lost loved ones to gambling-related suicide. Together, they advocate for a public health approach to preventing gambling harms, which would include an end to all gambling promotion, especially in football.In this episode we talk about how Tom got involved in The Big Step, the work they do, the impact that gambling addiction has on people’s mental health and why its so important that there is a greater check on gambling’s influence on football. We also discuss Tom’s personal gambling addiction story, how his addiction affected his finances and other parts of his life and how having eczema as a baby impacted his life growing up as well.As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Tom on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tom_fleming1988Find out more about The Big Step here: https://the-bigstep.com/homeFollow them on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_bigstepInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_bigstep/Support Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with lead singer from London psychedelic-rock group, Beach For Tiger, Pete Anderson. We discussed the journey of Beach For Tiger, who have been going for over a decade, the realities of being a working musician, how Covid-19 has impacted the industry and perfectionism culture in music production. We also talk about how the pandemic triggered a wave of health anxiety in Pete which has severely impacted his physical and mental health, the anxiety of going back to a ‘new normal’ and the pressure people feel to live life to the fullest post-lockdown.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Beach For Tiger on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QVfnmiJuStWWhpLM0mt7F?si=zapPNevWRraP6S15BTd0HQ&dl_branch=1SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/beach-for-tigerFollow Beach For Tiger on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beachfortiger/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeachForTiger/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeachForTigerFollow Pete on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterandersonbft/?hl=enSupport Us:Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukGoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/help-vent-supp…ir-mental-healthMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Beach For Tiger - Daze: https://open.spotify.com/track/1VYb2WzD5MceEJfnQ8iy6W?si=4add12efe41e4c62

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