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The Just Checking In Podcast

The Just Checking In Podcast by VENT

The Just Checking In Podcast is another step in VENT’s mission to give people a voice, change the conversation around mental health and provide an outlet where everyone, but especially men and boys, can express themselves. Each pod we check in with a special guest. We have a natter and a chat about all things mental health as well as anything and everything else they"re passionate about. If it helps that person with their mental health, we"ll discuss it!

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01:05:26

JCIP #278 - Evan Grant

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/03/14

In episode 278 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Evan Grant.Evan Grant is a mental health campaigner and the Co-Founder, alongside his wife Carol and son Alastair of the Cameron Grant Memorial Trust. The Trust was set up in memory of his son Cameron, who tragically took his own life in 2014, when he was just 21 years old. Cameron’s death devastated Evan’s family and they set up the Trust shortly after Cameron’s death to try and change the conversation around mental health. Wee

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00:32:28

Behind The Mic - Severin - Part 2

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/03/07

In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked back in with Norwegian artist, Severin. We first checked in with Severin in August 2023. In Part 1 we discussed his musical identity, moving from singing and producing music in English to Norwegian, overcoming shyness he had as a child and how his artist persona was a vehicle for him to gain confidence and improve his self-esteem. Since we checked in, Sev has tried release as much music as possible. He has released a series of singles, as well as two

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01:24:26

JCIP #277 - Earl John Charlton

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/02/28

In episode 277 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Earl John Charlton.Earl is currently employed by Northumbria University as a professional with lived experience. However, prior to that he has worked as an outreach worker and a seller for The Big Issue, one of the most important charities in the UK for giving homeless people an income, dignity and pride. Earl spent 18 years of his life being homeless. His start in life began with trauma and violence as he witnessed his dad

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00:43:59

JCIP #276 - James Roffey - Part 4

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/02/21

In Part 4 of James Roffey’s journey, we discuss the grief he and his family went through from his uncle’s suicide and the decisions he had to take to make ends meet after losing his entire client base in Huddersfield after the marriage breakdown. As always, #itsokaytovent You can find out more about Ultimate Body & Mind here: www.ultimatebodyandmind.com You can follow James on social media below: Instagram: www.instagram.com/theultimatebodyandmind/ You can listen to Part 1 and Part 2 of James'

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01:35:36

JCIP #276 - James Roffey - Part 3

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/02/21

In episode 276 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with James Roffey. James is a personal trainer and semi-professional footballer. He was previously the business owner of his personal training brand ‘The Mental Health PT’ but due to personal and business reasons, has rebranded and relaunched it as ‘Ultimate Body and Mind’. James first came on the pod in JCIP #183 where he discussed his journey into personal training and his struggle and recovery from a long-term eating disorder,

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02:02:55

JCIP #275 - Anthony Bedward

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/02/14

In episode 275 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Anthony Bedward.Anthony is a qualified person-centred psychotherapist and the Founder of a2btherapy. In this episode we chart his vast professional journey, from working as a mentor in a learning provision for young people expelled from school, to applying for a 10-week course at the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute based at the University of Staffordshire and then completing a three year degree there afterwards. He then

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00:36:16

JCIP #274 - Thomas Mackintosh - Part 2

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/02/07

In episode 274 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Thomas Mackintosh. Thomas is a Scottish journalist currently working for the BBC. The reason we checked back in with him is that he fronted a fantastic documentary called ‘My Alopecia And Me’, which documents his own, personal journey with alopecia, and interviews men and women from a range of backgrounds about their journeys with alopecia of varying degrees. The documentary is framed around a new drug which is claimed to

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02:08:24

Reel Stories - Jeremy Ojo

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/01/31

In this episode of Reel Stories we checked in with Jeremy Ojo. Jeremy is a screenwriter, actor and producer. Jeremy fell into the industry when a friend contacted him about getting involved in making a web-series, which he subsequently wrote, produced and starred in. We met Jeremy through a mutual close friend who studied at Oxford University with him. In this episode we discuss how Jeremy broke into the industry and navigated the system when he had no previous experience within it or

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01:02:53

Behind The Decks - Tom Forte

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/01/24

In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked in with Tom Forte.Tom is a DJ and producer and started his music journey as a producer before he got into DJing. The first instrument he ever took up was the guitar, before trying a few other instruments and then took up the saxophone from the age of 11 years old. His entry into dance music was listening to dubstep and drum & bass records, before playing in various rock, folk and jazz bands where he grew up in his hometown in Devon. He moved away

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01:31:05

JCIP #273 - Freddie & James

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/01/17

In episode 273 of The Just Checking In Podcast we turned the tables as our Founder Freddie Cocker was interviewed by his best friend of 28 years and previous guest, James Lamb who came on in JCIP #50.Over the years, Freddie has been interviewed by another close friend Lloyd Taylor twice, in JCIP #10 and JCIP #135 respectively. His old friend and work colleague Connor Smart then wanted to try his hand at it in JCIP #144. Now we arrive at the moment where James is conducting his first solo

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00:59:14

JCIP #272 - Rose Rowkins

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/01/10

In episode 272 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Rose Rowkins.Rose is the Founder of Start The Conversation.uk, a suicide prevention training organisation. Rose has had a hugely varied career and has worked in the mental health space for over two decades. She started by working at Samaritans in her early 20s and progressed rapidly to become a trainer of other people to become Samaritans. As a long-time Brighton resident, she then managed two mental health youth projects in

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00:41:13

Behind The Mic - AMiR - Part 3

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/01/02

In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked back in for the third time with UK artist AMiR. AMiR first came on the podcast before the Behind The Mic series started, in JCIP #19. We discussed his debut album, 'All or Nothing' he released in 2019, his refusal to be pigeon-holed or stereotyped and fatherhood. In Part 2, we discussed the impact that Covid-19 had on his career both financially and mentally as he was unable to do any live shows and had to build the momentum he had generated back up,

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01:31:28

JCIP #271 - Aaron Pearson

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/12/29

In episode 271 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Aaron Pearson. Aaron is the husband of previous guest and Co-Founder of Menstrual Health Project, Gabriella Pearson. Aaron works as an estate planner and as a car salesman and has been with Gabriella for 10 years. Aaron’s mental health journey started when he was between seven to 11 or 12-years-old when he was sexually abused and the majority of his mental health difficulties he’s experienced in life stem from this moment. Aaron

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01:09:49

JCIP #270 - Robert Grattan

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/12/20

In episode 270 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Robert Grattan. Robert works as a Clinical Physiologist and our Founder Freddie met Rob through playing football locally in north-east London as teenagers. In this episode we discuss his exposure to suicide as a teenager when family friends of Rob took their own lives. We then talk about a relationship break-up Rob went through recently from a five-year relationship and the impact that had on his mental health, his identity and

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01:15:42

JCIP #269 - Antoine Brimbal - Part 2

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/12/12

In episode 269 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Antoine Brimbal. Antoine Brimbal is the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of The Modern Insurgent, a grass-roots independent media organisation which specialises solely on insurgencies, rebellions and political movements from around the globe. We first checked in with Antoine in JCIP #164 when he was still a puppy at 18 years old but still the owner of his own journalism organisation. We discussed the origins of the platform, a

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01:12:56

JCIP #268 - Jamie Dennis

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/12/06

In episode 278 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jamie Dennis.Jamie is the CEO and Founder of Mandem Meetup (MM), a grassroots charity which promotes, corrects and improves the conversation around men’s mental health and wellbeing. They provide an open, inclusive community for all men, integrating a range of social, holistic and more ‘traditional’ forms of clinical support. This includes psycho-social interventions and recreational activities, practical advice and guidance, as

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01:30:36

JCIP #267 - Robert Parks - Part 2

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/11/29

In episode 267 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Robert Parks.Robert is a Head Chef and someone our Founder Freddie has known since they were school-mates one year apart at Ilford County High School, where Freddie attended for sixth-form college. They then went to the same university at Sussex and have remained friends ever since. Rob broke into the culinary industry in the most unconventional way possible, by appearing on the 2015 edition of BBC’s Masterchef and making it

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01:07:57

Behind The Mic - Beach For Tiger - Part 3

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/11/22

In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked back in with Pete Anderson, frontman of Beach For Tiger. Pete also plays guitar and bass for several other artists, including friends of Vent Rayowa, Isla Rico and DROZ! We first checked in with Pete in 2022 and since then we have also checked in with his brother Mick, who plays in the band. Since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, Pete has worked hard to get BFT out gigging again and gain momentum in a completely new music landscape. He also

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01:49:18

JCIP #266 - Danny Bowman & George Mycock

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/11/15

In episode 266 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with two of our favourite guests, Danny Bowman and George Mycock. Danny and George both work in the mental health space around eating disorders, specifically Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). Danny has come on twice, in JCIP #70 and JCIP #209 respectively. He is currently in the final stages of completing a PHD at the University of Liverpool. He also previously stood as the Conservative Parliamentary candidate for Liverpool Garston

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01:14:52

JCIP #265 - Billy McGranaghan

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/11/07

In episode 265 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Billy McGranaghan. Billy is the Founder and CEO of Dad’s House. Dad’s House is a charity which aims to make sure children remain the priority after divorce, separation or bereavement. There are currently over two million non-residential dads in the UK and over 450,000 raising their children alone. Just in London there are 25,000 dads who are the main carers for their children. Dad’s House support includes supporting all single

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