The Just Checking In Podcast

In the seventy-second episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with writer Freya India.Freya opines about various topics including politics, culture and analytical psychology. She has written for outlets including Quillette, Areo, Spiked and Evie.In this episode we discuss how subconscious beliefs can affect your mental health, overcoming adversity, male body image and getting co-signed by Jordan Peterson.We also discuss a major trauma Freya experienced when she was younger when she underwent spinal surgery, the impact that had on her growing up as a teenager and how its shaped her perspective on life.As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Freya on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/freyafiaYou can read all of Freya's articles we discussed on the pod in full below:'The Spectre of the Ideal': https://freyaindia.substack.com/p/the-spectre-of-the-ideal'Grooming Gangs: The Limits of Progressive Empathy': https://freyaindia.substack.com/p/the-limits-of-progressive-empathy'Can Women Learn Anything From Jordan Peterson?': https://www.eviemagazine.com/post/women-learn-jordan-peterson/'Social Justice Culture and Toxic Femininity': https://areomagazine.com/2021/01/26/social-justice-culture-and-toxic-femininity/'My Generation Isn’t Suffering Enough': https://quillette.com/2021/02/28/my-generation-isnt-suffering-enough/Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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We were delighted to welcome the first ever female guest onto our Mind On The Game series, Megan Hughes. Megan is currently playing for the Durham University Women's 2nd XI but has previously played for Leeds United Women in their academy as well as Yorkshire-based team, Guiseley Vixens. The importance of having a strong support network, juggling life with sport and managing her anxiety before games is on the menu for this episode.As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Megan on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeganHughes_9Follow Her Football Hub on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerFootballHubPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with UK Soul and Disco artist, DROZ. Sam as he is otherwise known hails from Essex, where there is a vibrant disco scene currently flourishing. Before embarking on his journey as DROZ, Sam was in another long-running Essex band called Beach For Tiger. We discuss his journey in BFT and going solo, big stage mishaps and authenticity in the music industry. We also discuss a heart condition Sam lives with called Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, how it almost came to derail his life before he went to university and how its shaped his life since. As always, #itsokaytoventListen to DROZ on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hg8GIwLfQ60sx8lAunT3S?si=5W3yETvUSwKLu38M-TzXuQFollow DROZ on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/droz4lifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsdroz/Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: DROZ - Drinks: https://open.spotify.com/track/7k0bgnDxcvTC7sjWxWPFnK?si=iBjSe1cIRrCyM1UK3Q89Rg

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In the seventy-first episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Olivia Foster. Olivia is a producer, director and writer. Olivia began her professional career in journalism but now works largely in branded content and podcasting. In this episode we discuss Olivia's professional journey, work-life balance, redundancy stigma, imposter syndrome and classism in media. We also discussed Olivia's experience of group therapy, the relationship between mental health and money and the importance of setting boundaries for yourself. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Olivia on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivsFosterFind out more about Olivia's work here: https://www.oliviafostercreative.com/You can read all of Olivia's articles we discussed on the podcast below: ‘Why growing up poor left me with a money disorder’: https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/money-disorder-671813'Things You Only Know If You Earn Significantly Less Than Your Friends': https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/real-life/earning-less-than-your-friends-losing-job/'This is what happens to you after a year in therapy': https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/therapy-679493Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with Gospel R&B artist, Saint CJ.CJ's life could have gone down a very dark path but through his faith, resilience and the interventions of a few key people in his life, he was able to turn his life around. In this episode we discuss his musical journey, how his faith has shaped his life, suicide and self-harm. We also discuss his Asperger's Syndrome, how that was treated when he was in the education system, bullying and the work he's doing through his platform Pour Out Son to help other men with their mental health. As always, #itsokaytoventListen to Saint CJ on streaming platforms below:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3wHbMKpvsgYUSr8FRxJiJ0?si=h2iPx2qmQYyrQCkDy7r64QSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/cjayowenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_EsfPbTpnA39_yfAUlpUXQFollow CJ on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saintcj_/Follow Pour Out Son on social media below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pourout_son2021/Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Saint CJ - Faith Over Feelings feat. Dandz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB21els5TUoTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about self-harm, suicide and physical violence. The guest also references a racist slur they received whilst growing up. Some listeners may find these experiences distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.

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In the seventieth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with mental health advocate and campaigner, Danny Bowman.Danny is the Campaign Head for mental health policy at think-tank Parliament Street and the Vice-Chair of male eating disorder charity, Male Voice ED.Danny has been on a rollercoaster journey with his mental health but is testament to how anyone, with the right support and with the right amount of bravery, courage and determination can overcome the toughest of mental health challenges. Self-confidence, anxiety, the perils of social media and a body disorder that Danny lives with known as Body Dysmorphic Disorder or BDD are on the menu for today’s show. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Danny on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DannyBowman10 Follow MaleVoicED on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaleVoicEDPatreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about suicide and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) that some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.

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In this episode of Mind On The Game, returning guest William Costello comes back onto the podcast to talk about his love affair with Gaelic Football.The Irish sport is a combination of rugby, football, handball and a bit of hockey as well and is a complete outlier in its uniqueness. The only sport that comes close to being as unique is Aussie Rules Football.In this shorter MOTG episode we discuss Will’s special relationship with the sport, how its given him joy and distraction, a nostalgic link to his home when playing it in the UK, its rich history and how it can provide a coping mechanism for many people struggling with addiction, especially alcohol. As always, #itsokaytovent Follow William on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CostelloWilliamYou can also read Will's Areo article that we discussed here: https://areomagazine.com/2020/09/23/how-sport-can-reduce-racism-an-irish-case-study/Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with Alex from Brass-House band, New Car Smell. New Car Smell describe themselves as 'three dudes making high-octane 200 horse-power Brass House'. In this episode we talk about self-expression, avoiding posers in the music scene, the stigma around busking and letting go of what other people think about you. We also discuss Alex's lived experience of insomnia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD), therapy and the impact that negative and interruptive thoughts have had on his mental health.As always, #itsokaytoventListen to New Car Smell on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4H2D0mQLVLsHrK5D7o51Zl?si=mX-COSE-Q8qoAjLNGqqa5QYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2uPvt6BIxqfss-8HXVG_lgSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/newcar_smellFollow New Car Smell on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewCar_SmellInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/newcarsmell.brass/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newcarsmell.brass/about/?ref=page_internalPatreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: New Car Smell - Titbag Magee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7Fml_gCc4U

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In the sixty-ninth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with James Bloodworth. James is a journalist, writer and broadcaster.He has written for outlets including The Guardian, New Statesman and UnHerd to name a few and is host of ‘The Modern Dating Economy Podcast’.He has written two books: ‘The Myth of Meritocracy: why working-class kids get working class jobs’ published in 2016 and ‘Hired: Six Months Undercover in Low-Wage Britain' published in 2019.In this episode we discuss James’s journey into journalism, a discussion of both of his books and the mental health topics they discuss, masculinity in the modern age, dating, gym culture and lookism. We also discuss James’s diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD, his struggle to manage it in academic environments and the impact that having a stalker had on him and his mental health.As always, #itsokaytovent You can purchase 'Myth of Meritocracy: Why Working-Class Kids Still Get Working-Class Jobs' here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-myth-of-meritocracy/james-bloodworth/9781785900532You can purchase 'Hired: Six Months Undercover in Low-Wage Britain' here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/hired/james-bloodworth/9781786490162Read the UnHerd article we discussed here: https://unherd.com/2020/10/why-do-men-hate-women/ You can follow James on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/J_BloodworthYou can listen to The Modern Dating Economy podcast here: https://t.co/d2LbkTJt2B?amp=1You can also follow it on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ModernDatingPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderndatingpodcast/?hl=en-gbPatreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked in with Netherlands-based producer, Jamaha. Jamie, as he is otherwise known, shot to viral fame with a track he put out called 'Mic Mac' which sampled quotes from English football manager, Mick McCarthy alongside deep house beats. In this episode we discussed Jamie's music journey, rediscovering old skills and going viral. We also discussed his lived experience of depression, anxiety and the shame and stigma he felt during difficult periods with his mental health. As always, #itsokaytovent Listen to Jamaha on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7sXArlIMl8qyQeoqjngAQc?si=ovDRetU7RnmXrn82lhiRVAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtSJOT-pij2pEh8xwGdP_IAFollow Jamaha on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/_JamahaPatreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpukMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Jamaha - Mic Mac: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78C37FeucEETRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a brief discussion about suicide and suicidality which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.

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