Thinking Out Loud: A Podcast On Grief And Mental Health

Feelings of self-doubt and not feeling good enough can be normal under certain circumstances but constantly telling yourself you aren't good enough  for something to the point where you talk yourself out opportunities or moments you know will help with your personal development can be damaging to your mental health and self-esteem. This week the boys are in conversation with fellow podcasters Ashl...

In this bonus episode, in honour of Mother's Day, the boys sat down with Abby. They talked about the first, second, and third lockdown and how it has impacted her mental health, celebrating milestones, and why Abby is okay with her father dating again for the first time since the passing of her mother.   Follow on Spotify and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Share your thoughts on this episode or any...

This week the boys are joined by Ashley Fields creator of the grief platform, Orphan-ish, which has undoubtedly become a great resource for those dealing with bereavement. Ashley can relate to the boys when it comes to grief as she lost both of her parents. We talk about how it has not only become a way for her to be transparent about her grief but a resource for many others who find themselves gr...

On this week’s episode the boys are talking to Tracey who joins them to share her story about her mother, Dorcas, who passed away in October 2018. She talks about her mother’s cancer diagnosis, having to break the news to her younger sister, why she enjoyed planning the funeral, and much more. Follow on Spotify and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Share your thoughts on this episode or any of the othe...

This week we have guest, Ola The Comedian on the podcast. Ola joins Jermaine to talk about marriage and relationships, how he mentally prepared for his own marriage, the beauty of vulnerability, and why he almost gave up on the idea of marriage.   Follow on Spotify and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Share your thoughts on this episode or any of the other episodes in the catalog by leaving a review o...

In this week’s episode Jermaine is joined by Financial Planner Kelly Adonteng to talk about life insurance, the misconceptions, the difference between life insurance and assurance, and why Love Insured is more than a service. Follow on Spotify and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Share your thoughts on this episode or any of the other episodes in the catalog by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts as yo...

We have an extra episode this week! Happy Valentines Day to you all. We are joined by Cristine to talk all things romance, love languages, and that four letter word and debate whether it is enough. For all inquiries you can contact us at thinkingoutloud@mail.com Follow on Spotify and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Share your thoughts on this episode or any of the other episodes in the catalog by lea...

In this week’s episode the boys are joined by the creator and face behind Spoken Grief , a platform that provides insight into grief and stories from a variety of people who have experienced grief in one way or another. Shuma opens up about the loss of her mother who passed away in 2015 after battling cancer, moving abroad to Saudi Arabia and the conflicts it caused, delayed grief, and much more....

Trigger warning: there is a mention of suicide in this episode. Losing both parents at an early age and in your mid-twenties brings about a myriad of emotions. Dealing with grief can be difficult and could lead to hopelessness and depression or anxiety. In this week’s episode the boys talk about experiencing grief following the loss of their parents. Ben talks about depression taking a toll on him...

On this week’s episode we are talking with our guest,Gina Adu, about sharing grief on social media and how it can be toxic due to negative comments and people trying to police what is acceptable and what is not. Are people uncomfortable with people sharing grief? Should those expressing the loss of a loved or loved ones put trigger warnings on what they are sharing? These, and more, are things we...

On this week’s episodes Jermaine shares some of the lessons he has learnt from his grief. Jermaine lost his father at 23 and his mother at 24. Losing both parents was hard, and still is, to deal with but over the years the lessons has shaped him and changed his outlook on life. For all inquiries you can contact us at thinkingoutloud@mail.com Follow on Spotify and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Share...

In this week’s episode Marlon, who was our first guest on the podcast, joins us for this week’s conversation. Marlon lost his father 7 years ago to cancer and he has had a difficult but reflective journey with grief. In episode 8 he talks about the lessons it has taught and the experience of losing his father to becoming one. During this conversation we talk about the ways in which we have coped w...

30 Episodes in! A big thank you to the avid listeners, and welcome to the podcast for those of you listening for the first time. On this week’s episodes Ben shares some of the lessons he has learnt from his grief. Ben lost his father at 12 and his mother at 19. Losing both parents was not easy and it affected him deeply. Feelings of depression and anxiety seeped in throughout his journey with grie...

Happy New Year! May 2021 be a better year than 2020, bit optimistic right? We can only try because who knows what to expect anymore. In this episode we discuss our attitudes towards this new year, the way we dealt with grief in the past year and how we plan to deal with it in this new year, and new year resolutions. For all inquiries you can contact us at thinkingoutloud@mail.com Follow on Spotify...

We are back with another episode and we are ending the year with this episode doing what we do best: talking about grief. We are joined by Paul Donaldson this week with whom we have an open and honest conversation with about the loss he has encountered throughout his life. His journey with grief began with the loss of his first stepdad and at the age of 19 he lost his biological mother. Paul talks...

Merry Christmas People! Wishing you all a lovely Christmas and hoping that its been a joyful and festive occasion. I know this Christmas may seem a bit strange with all that is happening in the world but despite that we hope that you are still able to enjoy with family and loves one and really do YOU this year. It is not about spending Christmas how others want you to but about spending it the way...

In this episode Jermaine is joined by Maiy and they discuss her grief that came about as a result of her mother passing. During that time she also dealt with more grief as her grandmother, who she was very close with, passed away. We explore the highs and lows of her grief and how she is finally getting through the fog that is grief. For all inquiries you can contact us at thinkingoutloud@mail.com...

Welcome back to another episode with your hosts, Jermaine and Ben, this is our 25th episode! This week we are joined by Francis Tshikaya. We discuss his journey with grief and how his faith in God has helped him come to terms and deal with the death of his father who he lost to cancer in 2017. We spoke about societal expectations when it comes to men and emotions, having a support system, Christia...

Trigger warning: In this episode we talk about suicide. On this week’s episode we are joined by a special guest, Jodie, who has blessed us with her time and presence to share her experience with grief following the death of her sister Georgia. Jodie opens up about her grief journey and how she has mentally dealt with the loss of her sister. Georgia (who she also refers to as George) died by suicid...

Destination Addiction is this belief that happiness and success is a destination. As individuals we can become addicted to this idea that happiness lies somewhere else rather than with you and where you’re currently at. In this brief episode Jermaine discusses this and expresses the importance of being content but not complacent. For all inquiries you can contact us at thinkingoutloud@mail.com Fol...

During this week’s episode we are talking about death anniversaries, how we have dealt with them, and we explore whether there is a right a wrong way to honour a loved one or loved ones that have passed. For all inquiries you can contact us at thinkingoutloud@mail.com Follow on Spotify and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Share your thoughts on this episode or any of the other episodes in the catalog...

On this week’s episode we are joined by paper cut artist, Poppy Chancellor, who joins us to talk about her experience with grief. Poppy talks about the death of her father, expressing her grief through art and it also allowing her to connect with others who had also been dealing with loss. She reflects on how she dealt with her grief and why it is important to coast through grief at times rather t...

In this episode we talk about toxic positivity and how it can be detrimental in the grieving process. Being positive is not a bad thing, trying to stay positive when going through a situation is also not a bad thing and it can often help in dealing with the situation. Supressing and dismissing emotions that should be natural to a situation because someone else could have it worse, or because you m...

Happy new month to our existing listeners and welcome new listeners we hope you enjoy this episode and many more that is to come. In this week’s episode we have special guest, Gina, in the studio and we talk about her journey with grief. Gina lost her mother to domestic violence at the age of 3. She dealt with grief from a young age but also had to deal with knowing that her Father was the cause o...

This week’s episode is a dedication to Black History Month as the discussion is on prominent figures in black history who advocated for racial equality and civil rights for black lives. Black lives have always mattered and this is not something we have come to realise due to recent events. The likes of Mami Till, the mother of Emmet Till, was instrumental in the fight for change in an era of extre...