The Just Checking In Podcast

In the fifty-second episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we checked-in with Georgia Coan. Georgia is a writer and producer who currently works at the BBC making podcasts for BBC News. She got her big break as a Digital Journalism Apprentice at the BBC and has had amazing support during her journey through the John Schofield Trust Mentor Scheme. Georgia’s journalism journey, grief, working-class pride, self-care and the importance of perseverance are all on the menu. As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Georgia on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgia_coanYou can read Georgia's article on breaking into journalism here: https://georgiacoan.co.uk/2019/05/04/how-do-i-become-a-journalist-without-a-degree/You can read the article Georgia wrote as a Digital Journalism Apprentice here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/getin/entries/c715540f-ebc2-4cc0-b77f-d9d3769dbdc7 You can read the article Georgia wrote on The Last of Us here: https://georgiacoan.co.uk/2020/02/06/the-last-of-us-how-a-video-game-helped-me-to-cope-with-my-grief/You can also listen to Georgia's Beyond Today episode here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p06w5z3mMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.

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In the fifty-first episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to Nick Davis. Nick is a musician, sometime actor and mental health advocate. He is also Founder of music therapy group 'Music From The Attic'.In this pod we discussed how the group started, his musical journey and his lived experience of alcohol addiction, depression and suicide. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Nick on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickDavis_18Find out more about Music From The Attic here: https://www.facebook.com/musicfromtheattic/Find out more about Forward Leeds here: https://www.forwardleeds.co.uk/ You can also follow them on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/forwardleedsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForwardLeeds/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forwardleeds/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains discussions about alcohol addiction and suicide which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.

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In this episode of Mind On The Game, we checked-in with Jay Williams. Jay is Second Team Men's Captain at Wanstead Cricket Club in North-East London. Jay and our Founder Freddie Cocker played in the same team throughout their childhood and teenage years. In this pod we discussed Jay's cricketing journey, the mental health responsibilities that captaincy brings, his mixed-race heritage and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Jay on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JayJWilloYou can read the article Jay wrote about Wanstead CC and captaincy on Vent here: http://vent.org.uk/captaincy-mental-health-why-win-at-all-costs-is-an-outdated-mentalityFind out more about Wanstead Cricket Club here: https://www.wansteadcricketclub.co.uk/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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We're expanding the Just Checking In Podcast family again with the first episode of our new sports-focused series, 'Mind On The Game'. In this series, we'll check-in with men and women from across the sporting landscape. We’ll find out what sport means to them and the impact it’s had on their mental health, both positively and negatively.Each pod, we’ll discuss their sporting journeys, their mental health and how they keep their mind on the game!The first special guest for this episode is Alex May. Alex is men's fourth team captain at North-East London rugby club, Eton Manor RFC.In this pod we discussed the impact that rugby and Eton Manor have had on Alex. Grief, stepping out of your comfort zone and identity are also on the menu. As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Alex on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexlmay/Find out more about Eton Manor RFC here: https://www.etonmanorrfc.com/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In this milestone fiftieth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we had to go big. So our Founder Freddie Cocker invited his best mate of over 23 years, James Lamb, onto the pod for a check-in.James is a HR professional and co-founder of the 'Goals Don't Move' Podcast, the self-described best Premier League podcast on the internet. In this pod we discussed how GDM started, James's sporting journey, his love of Formula 1 and his experiences of rumination and overthinking anxiety. We also discussed James and Freddie's friendship, the highs, the lows and some memories neither of them had ever spoken about before. Finished off with a mental health chat, make sure you listen to the end, it's one of our deepest conversations yet!Thank you to everyone who has supported this pod, every guest who has shown the courage to speak about their mental health with us and all the listeners who have helped us get to 50 episodes! We can't wait to show you what's next for the Just Checking In Pod! As always, #itsokaytovent You can listen to Goals Don't Move on streaming platforms below: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-67694560You can follow Goals Don't Move on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goalsdontmove/You can follow James on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlamb_94/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In the forty-ninth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to William Costello. Will is an Irish writer studying Evolutionary Psychology at Brunel University London. William has debated publicly at Universities around the UK about feminism, masculinity and gender/identity politics.Masculinity, the dating economy, incel culture and of course, a mental health chat are all on the menu. As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Will on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CostelloWilliamYou can read the article about incels Will discussed here: https://medium.com/@williamcostello/step-your-dick-up-why-incels-deserve-better-advice-307879d7c97b?source=---------4------------------You can read other articles Will has written on his Medium page here: https://medium.com/@williamcostelloYou can also watch the Goldsmiths University debate we referenced on the pod Will participated in here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UQy-EJ0iNQMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In the forty-eighth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to James Conlon. James talks openly about his mental health and the long-term bowel disease he lives with called Ulcerative Colitis. In this pod we discussed his mental health journey, his experiences being bullied in school about his sexuality and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow James on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesConlon_TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains discussions about suicide which some listeners find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution. Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In the forty-seventh episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to mental health advocate, teacher and theatre artist, Claudia Van-Nimwegen. We discussed Claudia's autism diagnosis, their non-binary journey, their love for theatre and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Claudia on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudi.van/TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains discussions of eating disorders, suicide and self-harm which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting so please listen with caution.Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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We've got another new podcast series for you in this launch episode of 'Behind The Mic'.In these episodes, we'll be checking-in with a diverse range of solo artists, bands, songwriters and other performers across different music scenes in the UK and the world.Each pod, we'll discuss their musical journeys, their love for singing and songwriting and most importantly, the person behind the mic.In this first episode, we speak to UK R&B and Soul artist, Kemi Sulola.Kemi’s music journey, faith, mental health and being co-signed by Janet Jackson are all on the menu. As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Kemi on social media platforms below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kemisulola/Twitter: https://twitter.com/KemiSulolaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KemiSulolaListen to Kemi on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2e4CpFLefIelZvwVPmAPPp?si=JIjaBnPLRduznLce98wUxgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/soulstarUKMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Kemi Sulola - Limbo of Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54PbfjHcJYI

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In the forty-sixth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, our Founder Freddie Cocker spoke to one of his best and oldest friends, Alex Bartlett. Alex works and lives in North London as an accountant.Freddie and Alex have been in the same friendship group for 11 years and grew up together. In this pod we discussed the long-term knee injury which has had a significant impact on Alex's mental health, getting his confidence back, how he supports others with their mental health and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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