The Just Checking In Podcast

In this episode of Behind The Decks, we spoke to Connor aka Mr. Wax. Connor is a UK electronic music producer. He started his music production journey in the UK Jungle scene before becoming captivated by two genres from the internet music scene known as Future-Funk and Vapourwave. In this pod we discussed his journey as Mr. Wax, his love of Future-Funk and why in the last two years he decided to move away from the genre and carve out his own music identity.We also discussed his mental health journey, studying Japanese at University, bullying he experienced at school for being ginger and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Mr. Wax on social media below:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrwaxuk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrwaxwave/Listen to Mr. Wax on streaming platforms below: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/mrwaxmusicSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4fhQIaIpj7OfmMqHmt81yP?si=hikGDBxWSfS7vxyG_ylJVwYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYXKy_q2aVcT1TWkiND3AgMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Mr. Wax - Never Forget: https://soundcloud.com/mrwaxmusic/never-forget

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We're expanding the Just Checking In Podcast with the first episode of a brand new series, 'Behind The Decks'.In these podcasts, we'll be checking-in with DJs and producers from the UK music scene and beyond, discussing their musical journeys, their artistry and most importantly, the person behind the decks.The first special guest we go behind the decks with is Australian R&B producer Lachlan Dalton aka Jafunk. In this pod, we discussed Jafunk's muslcal journey, the role Disclosure had in inspiring him to become a music producer and DJ, bad sets, perfectionism in music production and stepping out of his musical comfort zone. We also discussed his mental health journey, his career as a junior tennis player, juggling a day-job as a tennis coach before taking up music full-time and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Jafunk on social media below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jafunkofficial/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jafunkofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jafunk_official/Listen to Jafunk on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5KtUig38eqxK2rOtHZnz0k?si=2-nll5TcS2-BrAM1HHYvbAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSzUSW4K6OkGpQ56zp2MzgMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: @Jafunk & DiRTY RADiO - The Baddest: https://soundcloud.com/jafunkofficial/jafunk-dirty-radio-the-baddest-1

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In the fortieth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Nikhil Patel.Nikhil currently works as a secondary school English teacher and Head of Year at a school in Doha, Qatar and is the second Public Sector Hero we have had on the Just Checking In Pod.In this pod we spoke about Nikhil's teaching journey, issues affecting his pupils such as knife crime and social media and being able to turn to his mum for guidance and inspiration.We also spoke about his mental health journey, his move to Doha, his desire to never stay in one place for too long, keeping a healthy work-life balance and of course, a mental health chat!As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In the thirty-ninth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to broadcaster, journalist and practising NHS GP, Dr Radha Modgil. Radha is co-host of BBC Radio 1's Life Hacks Podcast alongside Katie Thistleton. She was the presenter of the CBeebies show 'Feeling Better', highlighting the importance of talking about emotions for young children and the BBC Bitesize series ‘Exam Survivors’ on BBC Sounds.She’s also appeared as the medical reporter for 'The Sex Education Show' on Channel 4 and 'Make My Body Younger' on BBC Three.In this pod, we talked about Radha's broadcasting journey, her life as a medical professional and how her interest in young people's mental health began, her experiences of living with anxiety and of course a mental health chat!As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Radha on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/DrRadhaModgilListen to Radio 1's Life Hacks here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09c189dMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In the thirty-eighth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to father and son duo, Andy Kaye and George Kaye. Andy is Managing Director of AKLD Training Limited, where he delivers professional coaching and training qualifications to clients across the country.We discussed the work he does with AKLD and how mental health and well-being has become a bigger part of the training he delivers in recent years. We also discussed his cricket career and what the sport gave him during his teenage years and adulthood, his own mental health journey and of course, a mental health chat! During the COVID-19 crisis, the voices of children whose education and lives have been massively disrupted by the pandemic is something which we feel has been lost slightly. We spoke to Andy's son George about how he's coping with the pandemic, what mental health means to him even at his age and the bond he has with his dad.As always, #itsokaytoventFind out more about AKLD Training here: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/andy-kaye-39004314aMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In the thirty-seventh episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to co-founder of mental health non-profit Mad Millennials, Charlotte Brockman.Charlotte is also a professional solo performing artist, who performs under the moniker 'CHAR'. Charlotte was kind enough to invite us to speak at the launch event of Mad Millennials in December 2018.In this pod, we discussed the Mad Millennials journey, the work the platform does in her local community of Maidenhead and beyond, her relationship with fellow co-founder Lauren Bamford and their plans for MM in the future. We also discussed Charlotte's mental health journey, her experiences of living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and health anxiety, Charlotte's music career so far and of course, a mental health chat!As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Mad Millennials on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madmillennials/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madmillennialsuk/Twitter: https://twitter.com/madmillennials_Follow Charlotte on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charmusicuk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charmusicuk/You can listen to CHAR on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2eoOPfVAXP5jraE3VEbWon?si=q4EmEoNeQkG8oDYdyFp2OQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8AOtfNqYzRgtNm-jIQf7ogMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In the thirty-sixth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Service Level Operator and long-time friend of Vent, Tim Gibson. Tim and our Founder Freddie Cocker have known each other since childhood and Tim was keen to share his journey and what he's gone through to get to where he is today. In this pod we chatted about Tim's regret at not having friends at school he could talk about his mental health with, his overthinking about the future and the effect it has on him, the pressure of going to University put on him by his school environment and by himself to prove to his parents and others that he was academically capable of succeeding. We also discussed the two years he spent in France studying and working and the highs and lows that came with it, social media perfectionism culture and of course a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In the thirty-fifth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Vent Champion and stand-up comedian Graeme Rayner. Graeme has been one of Vent's biggest supporters since we started this platform and his mental health journey is an inspiration to so many in his local community and beyond. In this pod we discussed his stand-up career so far, the first ever performance he did, comedy idols, his own event series 'Live From The Cellar Bar' which he runs in his West Yorkshire community and his hopes and dreams for his comedy career in the future. We also discussed his mental health journey, losing his mother to cancer and the charity work he did in the years after she passed away and fatherhood!As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Graeme on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/B1g_Daddy_G Follow Live From The Cellar Bar below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiveFromTheCellarBar/?ref=br_rsTwitter: https://twitter.com/BatleyComedyFind out more about Graeme's comedy and how to book him for your event or function here: http://www.graemerayner.co.uk/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In the thirty-fourth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to mental health advocate Ash Ledran. Ash is the Founder of mental health platform Op_n. Op_n provides its audience with inspiration, resources and tools to help them feel safe expressing mental health issues that affect our day-to-day lives.Op_n gives people a platform to share their story and has built a community of mental health heroes determined to crush the stigma around mental health. Their mission is to do what they can to make sure that no-one feels they are alone. In this pod we discussed Op_n and how and why Ash decided to create it, Ash's own mental health journey, including a discussion about grief and the passing of Ash's grandfather which precipitated him going through a mental health crisis. We also discussed Ash's three peaks challenge and the learnings and experiences he took from it, fatherhood and of course, a mental health chat!As always, #itsokaytovent Find out more about Op_n here: https://www.iamopn.com/Read about Ash's mental health story in full here: https://www.iamopn.com/your-stories/why-i-founded-opnRead more about Ash's three peaks challenge here: https://www.iamopn.com/your-stories/three-peaks-challengeFollow Op_on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamopn/Follow Ash on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashledran/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In the thirty-third episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we thought we'd do something a bit different. Everyone who listens to this podcast has been affected in some way by COVID-19 or Coronavirus as it’s more commonly called. It has swept across most of Europe and has already cost the lives of ten of thousands of people. In these moments, we can quite easily feel disconnected from the world around us. We can quite easily feel disconnected from our friends, our family and our work colleagues.However, what a lot of us may be experiencing as well is a disconnection from humanity as well. Loneliness, isolation, anxiety, overthinking and panic are all things that can be exacerbated right now. Perhaps for some people during this period, these might be relatively new phenomenon’s. In this pod, you’ll hear from some brave and honest Venters and Vent Champions who have shared their experiences of COVID-19, how it has impacted their mental health and most importantly, how they are coping with all of this. We hope you find some laughs, some helpful tools and some commonality with their experiences. We hope that wherever you choose to listen to this podcast, it helps you and more importantly, shines a light in places which have seen nothing but darkness recently.As always, #itsokaytovent Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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