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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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00:51:35

JCIP #312 - Neil Peters

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/11/14

In episode 312 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Neil Peters. Neil is the Founder of Nuthatch Consultants, a suicide prevention and consultancy which works with public health, charities and business to reduce suicide and improve mental wellbeing. As part of Nuthatch, Neil also runs Nuthatch Retreats. Nuthatch Retreats uses nature to support people’s wellbeing, creating opportunities for people to get outside and take part in activities such as mindfulness and forest

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01:10:30

JCIP #311 - Christian Hewgill - Part 2

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/11/07

In episode 311 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with journalist Christian Hewgill. We first checked in with Christian in December 2022, in JCIP #160! At that point in time, he had recently left the BBC where he worked on BBC Radio 1’s Newsbeat programme as a reporter and presenter for five years, and was working freelance. In 2025, he is still working freelance but in 2023, his old work colleague, Radio 1 presenter, DJ and superstar Greg James messaged him to ask him to form a

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01:08:08

JCIP #310 - Sam Northwood - Part 2

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/10/31

In episode 310 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Sam Northwood. We first checked in with Sam Northwood in November 2021 in JCIP #77! In his Part 1 we discussed his journey of acceptance as a gay man, the difficulties he had during his university degree, and his love of cooking, which manifested in his ‘Sam Well Cooks’ Instagram page. In those four years, Sam may have found an answer as to why he struggled in university, because in February 2025 he was formally diagnosed

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01:14:59

JCIP #309 - Georgie J

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/10/24

In episode 309 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Georgie J.Georgie is a marketing professional, describing herself as a ‘disruptive marketer’, and works in the men’s space, as well as with other brands in contentious topics who wish to work with her. However, Georgie began her career in a very different space, as she completed her university degree in contour fashion, before completing her first internship in Amsterdam in the Netherlands and switching career path into social

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00:47:01

JCIP #308 - Lizzie Bielicki

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/10/17

In episode 308 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Lizzie Bielicki. Lizzie works as a social media and content strategist. In this episode we discuss her professional journey in content and social media. We also discuss the marketing business she ran for several years, and the sad decision she had to make to close the business. We talk about some of her career highlights, which has included producing interviews with the likes of former professional rugby player and World Cup 2003

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01:44:20

JCIP #307 - Alicia Duncan

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/10/10

In episode 307 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Alicia Duncan.Alicia is a writer, soon-to-be-published author and, in her words, advocates for transparency, ethical oversight, and accountability in Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) system. Alicia’s advocacy comes from her own experience of the MAiD system. In 2021, Alicia’s mother died through accessing MAiD, despite not being terminally ill. Alicia's mother's case became the first MAiD-related death in Canada to be

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00:54:12

Behind The Mic - Autumn Fires

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/10/03

In this episode of Behind The Mic we checked in with Neil Dowd from pop-punk band, Autumn Fires. Autumn Fires was started by lead singer Charlotte and her current partner, who also plays in the band, and are part of the new wave of pop-punk bands keeping the genre alive and kicking in the UK. In this episode we discuss Neil’s music journey, how he joined the band, the band’s latest EP and the massive breakthrough they had when they won iconic music outlet Kerrang’s The Deal’ competition. For

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01:05:42

JCIP #306 - James Bloodworth - Part 3

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/09/26

In episode 306 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in for a third time with journalist James Bloodworth. James Bloodworth is a New Statesman columnist and the author of three books: his seminal book ‘Hired’, the first book he wrote was called ‘The Myth of Meritocracy’, which we discussed in-depth in his first JCIP and his third book, the critically acclaimed ‘Lost Boys: A Personal Journey Through The Manosphere’, was published in June 2025. James first came on the pod in February 2021 in

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01:34:50

JCIP #305 - Melanie Williams

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/09/19

In episode 305 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Melanie Williams. Mel is the Founder of 'Mel Williams Coaching'. She also works as an Mental Health First Aid Instructor for MHFA England, and as an Associate Tutor for Suicide First Aid. In this episode we discuss her varied career, from working at Nationwide Building Society, setting up her first business 'Reinspire by Mel' during the Covid-19 pandemic, taking up voluntary redundancy from Nationwide and setting up Mel Williams

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01:49:30

JCIP #304 - Nikhil Patel & Gita Patel

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/09/12

In episode 304 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Nikhil Patel, alongside his mother, Gita Patel.Nikhil Patel currently works as English Teacher and Student Support Lead at the Cambridge International School, based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, where he has worked since August 2021. We first checked in with Nik way back when in JCIP #40, in May 2020! We discussed his time working with our Founder Freddie at Barracuda's Summer Camps, where they first met, and his

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00:44:06

JCIP #303 - Evan Grant & Carol Grant

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/09/05

In episode 303 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with returning guest Evan Grant, alongside his wife, Carol Grant. We first checked in with Evan in JCIP #278, where we discussed his career in IBM, fatherhood and most poignantly, the life and death of his son Cameron, who took his own life in 2014, when he was just 21 years old. We also discussed Cameron’s legacy and the work he and his wife Carol have done in the last 11 years through the Cameron Grant Memorial Trust. We have

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00:56:38

JCIP #302 - Mark Ferris

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/08/29

In episode 302 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Mark Ferris. Mark is a proud stepfather to two boys and lives with his wife Sarah in Chelmsford in Essex. However, the reason we are checking in is because of an important campaign Sarah and Mark are running to raise money for life-saving treatment for one of his stepsons, Callum. Callum is currently 15 years old and one day, he was sent home from school with a headache. What transpired was Mark and Sarah’s worst nightmare

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00:53:56

Behind The Decks - Snowdream - Part 3

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/08/22

In this episode of Behind The Decks we checked back in for third time with a VENT favourite, Snowdream. Elliot is someone who has gone from strength to strength in the last few years we've been checking in with him. The first time we checked in, in July 2020 we discussed his music journey, music perfectionism culture and his bisexuality. In Part 2, in June 2023, he had started a new adventure on TikTok making comedy mash-ups. We talked about his experience of doing his first ever live DJ set at

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00:15:20

JCIP #301 - Ask Me Anything

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/08/19

In episode 301 of The Just Checking In Podcast we decided to do a special 'Ask Me Anything' pod!Our Founder Freddie answers a batch of questions submitted by you the venters. He gives an insight into some of his dream guests, favourite music that boosts his mental health and which form of therapy he's accessed that's helped him the most! As always, #itsokaytovent Support Us: Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpuk PayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&locale.x=en_GB Merchandise:

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00:13:06

JCIP #300 - A Pod For Sabina

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/08/15

In episode 300 of The Just Checking In Podcast, we marked the milestone with a special episode dedicated to our Founder Freddie's university tutor, Dr Sabina Avdagic, who taught him in the final year of his degree.In this episode Freddie provides the context for where he was on his mental health journey in his third and final year of his undergraduate degree at the University of Sussex, where he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Politics. Sabina taught Freddie in a module called 'Democracy and

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01:17:41

JCIP #299 - Andrew Hill

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/08/08

In episode 299 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Andrew Hill. Andy is is the Founder of UTurnBack2Basics. Based in Norfolk, Uturn creates outdoor experiences designed for people to reconnect with the fundamentals of life - self-awareness, survival skills, and personal growth. Their mission is to support individuals from all walks of life, with a strong focus on veterans and vulnerable individuals, helping them build resilience, develop essential skills, and rediscover a sense of

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01:47:06

JCIP #298 - Garry Miller

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/08/01

In episode 298 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Garry Miller.Garry is a communications professional and worked as a publicist in the BBC Sport communications team at the same time our Founder Freddie worked at the BBC. Garry’s first proper job was working for Wigan Council, where he cut his teeth across a range of areas including policy, project management and investigating benefit fraud. His big break came when England hosted the 2013 Rugby League World Cup. The organisers

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01:42:41

JCIP #297 - Jay Williams & Niru Williams

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/07/26

In episode 297 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jay Williams, and his mother Niru Williams. Jay is a childhood friend of our Founder Freddie, who met whilst playing at Wanstead Cricket Club together. They have now known each other for over 20 years. Jay first came on the podcast in September 2020, when he appeared as a guest on our Mind On The Game series. Since we started VENT, Niru has been a big supporter of the platform and the podcast, so we invited them both on for a

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01:33:10

JCIP #296 - Dan Foreman

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/07/23

In episode 296 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Dan Foreman.Dan is the Co-Founder of ‘Chaps for Chaps’, which he started alongside five of his friends. It started when they were working out in the gym he owns, Built by Novo Fitness in Bexhill. They had put some country music on whilst working out and they wondered if it would be a good idea to do workouts in country outfits as a fundraiser for men's mental health. They decided to go through with it, and for their first event

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00:56:56

JCIP #295 - Andrew Shields - Part 2

The Just Checking In Podcast ·

2025/07/18

In Part 2 of our check in with journalist and author Andrew Shields, we discuss marriage, fatherhood and how his work (especially with LOCOG) impacted his family life and the sacrifices he had to make, along with his wife Elaine, who supported him hugely in being able to make them.We then discuss the death of his mum, which happened in the run-up to this podcast, the mental health impact that her dementia diagnosis had on him, his sister Rosalind and his family. We talk about the emotional moment

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