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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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01:20:05

JCIP #246 - Kirsty Martin - Part 2

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/06/19

This is Part 2 of our check in with Koggno Founder Kirsty Martin.In this episode we discuss some elements of exclusionary behaviour she experienced whilst at boarding school and some other traumatic events which we discuss in-depth in the podcast. Kirsty then went to university in Edinburgh where, perhaps as a statement of the university system around class, was surrounded with other people from boarding school educations again. She then started dating a boy which became toxic quite quickly. It

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00:47:25

JCIP #246 - Kirsty Martin - Part 1

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/06/14

In episode 246 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Kirsty Martin.Kirsty is the Founder of Koggno, a platform which shares, navigates and explore psychology, mental health & well-being from different perspectives and approaches. Through Koggno, Kirsty has also gone back to university and has recently completed a Masters in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health. In Part 1 of Kirsty’s journey, we discuss: the journey of Koggno, how she adjusted to being a public speaker and

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01:20:37

Behind The Mic - Michael Bivona

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/06/12

In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with drummer Michael Bivona. Biv currently is a session drummer for solo artist stayMellow and previously played drums for UK pop-punk band, Goldbloom. In this episode we discuss: his music journey, how he got into drumming, joining Goldbloom in 2019, his decision to leave the band in 2024, the band eventually splitting up and the stress of social media. For Biv's mental health, we discuss his diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis in his mid-20s, how

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00:46:31

JCIP #245 - David Cooper

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/06/09

In episode 245 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with David Cooper. David is an artist who specialises in producing art from the world’s longest running TV show, The Simpsons, with prints taken from iconic scenes and his favourite characters. In this episode we discuss: his love of the show and how he got into drawing, painting and creating, which members of the Simpsons cast he most enjoys drawing, work-life balance and the positive fact that he’s never had artist block! For

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01:44:15

JCIP #244 - Luke Loughlin

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/05/31

In episode 244 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Luke Loughlin. Luke is the Co-Founder of Men United, a platform which seeks to empower men to reclaim control of their wellbeing by nurturing their mind, body, and soul. The platform was set up by its Founder Troy Colmer, who then befriended Luke and asked him to come on board. Troy set up the platform when a friend of his disclosed his mental health story to him and he saw the power of that conversation and wanted to provide that

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01:05:40

Mind On The Game - Alex Kihurani - Part 2

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/05/29

In this episode of Mind On The Game, we checked back in with World Rally Championship co-driver Alex Kihurani.We first checked back in with Alex in April 2023 and a lot has happened in Alex’s life since then. Alex’s daughter was born three months premature and has had health complications throughout 2023, which has been challenging for Alex. his wife and their wider family. Then, on 19th August 2023, Alex received a phone call in from his mum in the middle of the night whilst competing in a

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01:38:02

JCIP #243 - Melanie Bradley

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/05/24

In episode 243 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Melanie Bradley. Mel is the Founder of ‘Men Against Mountains’ (MAM), a platform and men’s mental health hub which aims to build connections, share men’s stories and allow them to be listened to, heard and feel understood. Every Sunday, Mel hosts a ‘Sunday Summit Session’ with a different man to share their story. In this episode we discuss: how and why Mel came to start MAM, why we need to adopt a ‘one-size-fits-one’ approach

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01:26:35

JCIP #242 - Christopher Waller

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/05/17

In episode 242 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Christopher Waller. Chris is the Founder of ‘We Power On’, which aims to improve men's lives through the power of walking, talking and connection. Every Sunday, Chris runs a walk and talk group in Epsom in Surrey for men from all walks of life to join and get whatever they are struggling with off their chest. Chris started the group in September 2022 following his own struggles with his mental health which came when he was signed

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00:35:30

Behind The Decks - Harry Hayes - Part 2

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/05/15

In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked back in with Australian producer and DJ, Harry Hayes. In Part 1 we discussed comparison culture, imposter syndrome and how he felt he was in a state of 'music purgatory' in the industry. In the 10 months since we checked in, Harry has gone from strength to strength, musically and personally. He has put out four singles, including one with friend of the pod Lily Ward, released his debut EP Zephyr in February 2024, signed with a record label and

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01:51:50

JCIP #241 - Russell Payne

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/05/10

In episode 241 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Russell Payne. Russ is a qualified painter and decorator and the Founder of 'The Talking Tradesman' (TTT) podcast. TTT aims to entertain, connect and raise mental health awareness for tradespeople throughout the UK. Russ set up the podcast in November 2023 where he interviews tradesman from across the sector about their mental health journeys, as well as non-tradesman from all walks of life who can provide valuable insight for his

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01:28:10

JCIP #240 - Amelia Wrighton

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/05/03

In episode 240 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Amelia Wrighton. Amelia is the co-founder of mental health charity, Suicide & Co, a charity which supports those bereaved by suicide. Amelia started Suicide & Co with her friend Emma Morrisoe, who she met whilst working in her media and marketing career and she discovered they had both lost parents to suicide. Amelia lost her mother when she was just 19 years old and it hugely impacted her mental health and even caused her to

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02:19:45

JCIP #239 - Gary Hayes

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/04/26

In episode 239 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Gary Hayes. Gary is the Co-Founder and CEO of PTSD999, which is a charity that was set up in 2015 to support those in the emergency services, and their families, living with Post Traumatic Stress. Gary lives with Complex PTSD himself and was undiagnosed for many years when he worked in the British Transport Police (BTP) as a Police Officer. Gary’s journey began when he joined the Army in the mid-1980s and spent many years in

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01:32:05

JCIP #238 - Claudia & Tobi

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/04/19

In episode 238 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked back in with previous guests Claudia Van-Nimwegen and Tobiah Frei for a special episode.Claudia is a a teacher, photographer and creative. Tobiah Frei is an artist and sound engineer. They both met each other through the London church, Liberty London. In this episode we discuss their friendship, faith, creative commonalities and how our Founder Freddie and Tobi supported Claudia through a very serious mental health crisis she had in

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01:38:52

JCIP #237 - Jordan Nimmo

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/04/12

In episode 237 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Jordan Nimmo. Jordan is the Founder of men's mental health platform, 'Men Behind The Masc' (MBTM), which he started in 2018. MBTM aims to promote positive mental health in men and change the conversation around men’s mental health more generally. Jordan became a father aged 19 years old with his childhood sweetheart Ashley and went onto have three children together. Two years ago, Jordan lost his grandfather, who was a father

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01:00:07

JCIP #236 - Oliver Tennant

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/04/05

In episode 236 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Oliver Tennant. Ollie is an actor and the Founder of Run4Hope, a campaign he has created where he is running 12 marathons in 12 months to raise money for men's mental health charity, James’ Place UK. In this episode we discuss how and why he started Run4Hope and his fitness journey into getting ready for the marathons. We then explore how his skills as an actor have helped him promote the campaign and why he allowed other

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01:07:46

JCIP #235 - Diane Porterfield

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/03/29

In episode 235 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Diane Porterfield. Diane is a menopause Nurse Practitioner, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) prescriber and the Founder of Bourne2Care. Bourne2Care is Diane's own private consulting practice, where she sees female clients struggling with the menopause and she can prescribe HRT as a course of treatment, where appropriate. Diane has gone through the menopause and takes HRT herself. Diane's expert knowledge spans a 30 year

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00:50:17

JCIP #234 - Jonathan Lee

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/03/24

In episode 234 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jonathan Lee. Jon is currently a Creative Director at an advertising agency and the Founder of mental health initiative The Life Jacket (TLJ). After Jon’s friend Alex took his own life in 2023, he wanted to create a new suicide prevention tool that would have intervened in the period building up to Alex’s death. Jon tragically discovered Alex had been researching suicide methods online for a year prior to when he did it. Jon

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01:45:51

JCIP #233 - Dr Susie Bennett

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/03/20

In episode 233 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with academic Dr Susie Bennett. Susie currently studies at the Suicidal Behaviour Research Lab (SBRL) at the University of Glasgow, researching male suicide. We came across Susie through friend of the pod George from TheTinMen and for her PHD dissertation, she conducted one of the largest studies of suicidal men ever done. She interviewed 32 men who had either attempted to take their own life or had suicidal thoughts and also heard

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01:27:36

Behind The Mic - VICTORS - Part 3

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/03/15

In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked back in with UK band VICTORS for the third time. This time we checked in with Simon who plays lead guitar in the band. In this episode we discuss Simon’s music journey and how he came to form the band with Harry who came on for Parts 1 and 2, playing in various indie-rock bands in his school days and a fond discussion over a shared love of the mid-00s UK pop-punk and rock scene. For industry issues, we discuss social media and the instability and

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01:20:06

JCIP #232 - Samuel Mace

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2024/03/12

In episode 232 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with academic and writer Dr Samuel Mace.Sam currently works as a teaching fellow at the University of Leeds and has a SubStack called ‘Theory Matters’. He also holds a BA and MA in Politics and a PHD, which specialised in political theory and middle-eastern studies. We came across Sam through an article he wrote in The Critic entitled ‘Beyond mental health awareness’. The piece explores a lot of the uncomfortable conversations around

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