The Just Checking In Podcast

In the twelfth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to professional footballer, Matt Harrold. Matt at time of recording, plays as a centre-forward for League Two side, Leyton Orient.He's also played for Southend United, Yeovil Town, Brentford and Shrewsbury Town amongst others. In this pod we chatted about his career to date, the relationship between mental health and football, dressing room culture and the tragic loss of Justin Edinburgh, who passed away in June 2019. As always, #itsokaytovent Find out more about the Justin Edinburgh foundation by following them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/je3foundation?lang=enIf you would like to support the charity, visit their JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/justinedinburgh3Music: @Patawawa - strange; www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In the eleventh episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to fashion and beauty influencer, journalist and mental health advocate Madeleine Spencer. Maddie, through her beauty brand 'Madeleine Loves This' provides make-up tutorials, product recommendations and has interviewed a range of stars in the beauty world and beyond through her podcast, 'Beauty Full Lives'. In this pod we discussed how she started Madeleine Loves This as well as her mental health journey and her experiences of living with mental health conditions including somasis and emetophobia.We also discussed the restaurant which has been a massive part of her life, her family's life and the West London community, the Tiroler Hut and the tragic fire which engulfed it recently. Find out more about Madeleine's work here: http://madeleineloves.com/As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @Patawawa - strange; www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In the second part of our JCIP with Vent Founder and Editor-In-Chief Freddie Cocker, we explored how his mental health came to the forefront as he entered University. We discussed the moment when he finally accepting he needed help and how he went about getting it, how he started Vent and much, much more! **TRIGGER WARNING**This podcast contains a deep discussion around suicide and psychosis which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting so please listen with caution.As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @Patawawa - strange; www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In the tenth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, our Founder Freddie Cocker sat down with Vent Champion and previous JCIP special guest, Lloyd Taylor. In Part 1, we discussed Freddie's journey right from the beginning, including his primary school experiences of being bullied and the early development of his mental health conditions.We then move onto secondary school where the bullying becomes more intense and his mental health begins to deteriorate rapidly. TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about sexual abuse, suicide and self-harm which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting so please listen with caution. As always, #itsokaytovent Music: @Patawawa - Strange; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In the ninth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Junior Talent Manager at model agency, Models1.Models1 is the largest and most successful model agency in Europe and one of the top and most respected agencies in the world.We discussed the myths around the modelling industry, size 0 culture, male modelling and social media's link to our mental health and how models use it. As always, #itsokaytoventMusic: @patawawa - Strange; www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In the eighth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Speech and Language Therapist for children's charity, I CAN, Jon Gilmartin. I CAN is a communication charity that helps children with speech, language and communication needs unlock their potential and ensure no child is left behind because of a difficulty communicating.We discussed the life-changing work Jon does for children who desperately need it.We also discussed the acting community he is a part of at Tower Theatre, Jon's own mental health journey, his coming out story, his upbringing and of course, a chat about our mental health! As always, #itsokaytovent For any parents or carers who are concerned about a child in their care's speech and language, please contact the I CAN Help Team on 020 7843 2544 or email [email protected] More information about the work I CAN do can be found at: https://www.ican.org.uk/Find out more about the work Tower Theatre does and how you can buy tickets to one of their upcoming shows at: http://www.towertheatre.org.uk/Music: @patawawa - Strange; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In the seventh episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we explored the world of football and mental health with two men from London-based Amateur side, Mabley Mavericks FC in this warts an all discussion. Frank Kain is Head Coach of the club whilst Connor Fielder is a member of the playing squad. We discussed Frank and Connor's respective football journeys, the mental health challenges football can throw up throughout one's life, toxic dressing room culture and much, much more! As always, #itsokaytoventKeep up to date with the work Mabley FC does in the community or find out when the club are hosting open trials by following them on social media. You can find them on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mableyfc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mableyfc?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mableyfc/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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**TRIGGER WARNING**In the sixth episode of the Just Checking In Pod, we spoke to former Operations Manager for suicide prevention charity, the Ollie Foundation. Ollie, which stands for 'One Life Lost is Enough', fund suicide prevention skills training for any individual or community that wants it, especially those interacting with young people, or young people themselves. Verity spoke to us about the work she did for Ollie, as well as her mental health journey, losing her cousin Matt to suicide, her experiences of being domestically abused and of course, a mental health chat! #itsokaytoventYou can read the article Verity wrote about losing her cousin Matt in full here: http://vent.org.uk/the-aftermath-of-suicide-when-men-dont-speakFind out more about the work Ollie do here: https://theolliefoundation.org/ Or you can follow them on social media below:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOLLIEFoundation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/THE_OLLIE_FOUNDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_ollie_foundation/?hl=enIf you've been affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast, particularly around suicide and domestic abuse, please find below some useful resources you can use:Samaritans: 116 123The Every Man Project: http://www.everymanproject.co.uk/Men's Advice Line: http://www.mensadviceline.org.uk/ or call 0808 801 0327National Domestic Violence Helpline: http://www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk/ or call 0808 2000 247The Hide Out: http://thehideout.org.uk/Women's Aid: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In the fifth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with International Development Specialist and Founder of the 'Standing Places' Podcast, Ivor Wells. We chatted about how mental health is tackled in his home country of New Zealand, rugby, the Maori approach to mental health, toxic masculinity as well as literature and poetry from his favourite Kiwi authors, Ivor's childhood and of course, a chat about our mental health too! As always, #itsokaytovent Music: @patawawa - Strange: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkJust Checking In Live #2 - Tickets available here: https://helmtickets.com/events/3163/vents-just-checking-in-live-2-with-vsdn-dani-jacques

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In the fourth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to Lloyd Taylor. Lloyd currently works as a Studio Manager at The Woods Studios and as a Marketing Manager at Structural Engineers. In this pod we discussed themes around identity, belonging, Lloyd's coming out story and his travelling adventures! As always, #itsokaytovent Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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