Thinking Out Loud: A Podcast On Grief And Mental Health

We’re on the road to a 100 Episodes! This week’s episode features Mark, a content creator of many talents. Jermaine and mark delve into grief as Mark shares his experience with grief, mental health, how grief can shape our perspective, and much more.   Follow the podcast on Spotify and subscribe on Apple Podcasts! We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode or any others in the catalog—please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback is invaluable!   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos   Host: Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/     Guest: Mark - https://www.instagram.com/kenkenreviews/   Socials Thinking Out Loud (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/   Thinking Out Loud (TikTok) - https://www.tiktok.com/@thinkingoutloudpod?_t=ZN-8uZjASpzlAc&_r=1  

This week, Jermaine is joined by Ashley and the two delve into conversation about travel, grief, and the complexities of stigmatised grief. They take a deep dive into the importance of fostering inclusion within the grief community, emphasising that every experience of grief deserves understanding and support, no matter its nature.   Follow the podcast on Spotify and subscribe on Apple Podcasts! We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode or any others in the catalog—please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback is invaluable!   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos   Host:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Guest: Ashley Faith Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_asherss/  

In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Jermaine sits down with Maria Benkh, a contestant from Love Is Blind UK. Together, they explore the deeply personal experience of losing a parent and how grief has shaped Maria's journey.   Follow the podcast on Spotify and subscribe on Apple Podcasts! We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode or any others in the catalog—please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback is invaluable to us!   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos   Host:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Guest: Maria Benkh Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mariabenkh/

In this episode, Jermaine is joined by Jeremie for a heartfelt conversation. Together, they explore Jeremie's journey through grief after the loss of a parent, the dynamics of sibling relationships during times of mourning, and much more.   Follow the podcast on Spotify and subscribe on Apple Podcasts! We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode or any others in the catalog—please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback is invaluable to us!   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos   Host:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Guest: Jeremie Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/northernstardownsouth/

In this episode Jermaine is joined by Tara who shares her journey with grief. They delve into how her loss has affected her not only mentally but emotionally.   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos   Host:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Guest: Tara Alexis Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/northernstardownsouth/  

In this episode we are joined by Kenny who takes us back to a series of events that has happened in her life. We delve into loss, life after loss and why mental health is such a taboo.   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos   Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Guest: Kenny Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coco_popz_/  

In this episode Author and Entrepreneur, George Johnson, joins the podcast to talk about life growing up and series of events that not only impacted his mental health but shaped his outlook on life. 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 your feedback is highly appreciated.   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos   Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Guest: George Johnson Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/2xcrossed/  

Welcome back to another episode and the first one of the year at that! Marlon and Jermaine are joined by Jeffrey Boadi, a man doing amazing work in the health and nutrition space. Jeffrey sits down with the boys to talk about the loss of his wife and the journey to acceptance, and moving forward with grief. 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 your feedback is highly appreciated.   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos   Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Marlon   Guest: Jeffrey Boadi Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeffreyboadi/  Website - https://bio.site/jeffreyboadi   Books mentioned in this episode:   Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy - shorturl.at/deHQT              

This week's conversation delves into autism and understanding the early signs, the stigma, the mental impact of being an autism parent, and more. Rebecca joins Jermaine for this week's episode to share her experience of raising a child with autism and why she feels it is important to raise awareness.    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 your feedback is highly appreciated.   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos   Host:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Guest: Rebecca Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaiku/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp4jx0JS1J-qhWss7IyqnJg Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rebeccaiku?_t=8YB2yAPkRqY&_r=1         Socials:   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/   Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thinkingoutloudpod?_t=8XEAWig3axZ&_r=1

On this week's episode Jermaine is in conversation with previous guest, Dami. They take a deep dive into Netflix series, From Scratch and discuss the themes and the key takeaways. If you haven't already this one show you don't want to skip. Catch it on Netflix whilst you still can.   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos   Host:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Guest: Dami - https://www.instagram.com/dee_opaleye/    Socials:   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/   Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thinkingoutloudpod?_t=8XEAWig3axZ&_r=1  

On this week's episode Alidor, also known as A-Star, joins the podcast for a topic, we feel, is not spoken about enough. Through panel discussions and charitable work, the conversation on sickle cell is becoming much more prevalent.  Alidor shares with us his experience with sickle cell, how it can affect relationships, the mental impact it has had on him, and why genotypes are important.   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos   Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/     Co-Hosts:    Marlon   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/     Guest: Alidor - https://www.instagram.com/astarmusicuk/   Socials:   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/   Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thinkingoutloudpod?_t=8XEAWig3axZ&_r=1        

This week best selling author, Sherrie Burch, joins the podcast to talk about Heaven's Bell. Jermaine and Sherrie delve into the inspiration behind her book, the impact it's had, how it has helped people start a conversation on grief, and plenty more!   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.       Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/     Guest: Sherrie Barch - https://www.instagram.com/sherriebarch/    Book: Heaven's Bell - https://www.heavensbell.com/    

This week's episode is in support of baby loss awareness week and aims to spread awareness on miscarriage. Jermaine is joined by former guest Laura, who sits with him to talk about her experience, the unacceptable stigma some women face after baby loss, cultural expectations on marriage and pregnancy, and the sacredness of birth.   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.     Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/     Guests: Laura - https://www.instagram.com/elleseinti/  

On this week’s episode, Jermaine is joined by previous guest Abby. They delve into the new journey is about to embark on: marriage. She talks about her proposal and how she felt, her mum not being at her wedding, why she thought she was never going to get married, and more. 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 your feedback is highly appreciated.   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/     Guests: Abby - https://www.instagram.com/abbykillpartrick/  

On this week’s episode, Jermaine sits down with Hilary, an investment banker who discusses her career journey in male dominated industry, having self-belief, setbacks, and the things she does to help her mental wellbeing, and more. 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 your feedback is highly appreciated.   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/     Guests: Hilary - https://www.instagram.com/ihilarity/  

This week's episode is a very special episode as it is our first episode recorded overseas. Whilst Jermaine was in Dallas he met Amenze and invited her on to the podcast for a conversation. They spoke about catching flights, why planes should be designed with tall people in mind, and in true Thinking Out Loud fashion, they spoke about loss. Amenze speaks about the loss of her dad to covid, how it has affected her relationships, how grief makes you more emphatic, and much more!   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/   Guests: Amenze - https://www.instagram.com/helloamenze/ 

On this week's episode the boys sat down with Henika Patel. Henika is a yoga teacher and founder of the School Of Sensual Arts. She joins the podcast to share her journey with grief and how yoga has helped her overcome depression and the physical numbness she experienced because of her loss.   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.     Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/   Guests: Henika Petal - https://www.instagram.com/henikapetal/ School Of Sensual Arts - https://schoolofsensualarts.co.uk/off... Letters From The Grief Club (Pre-Order) - https://uk.jkp.com/products/letters-f...    

On this week's episode the boys sit down with guest, Dami, who joins the podcast to talk about processing the loss of her sister at a young age, how it affected her and her family, men opening up, cultural perspectives on loss, and more!   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/   Guests: Dami - https://www.instagram.com/dee_opaleye/  

On this week's episode the boys are talking about celebrating death and whether it is ever justified to rejoice that somebody is no longer here. They speak about when public figures, who were disliked, passed away. And on a final note, they delve into how grief can be complex for those who have lost someone who didn't exactly have a good reputation.   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/  

On this week's episode Cassandra joins the podcast, for the second time, to talk about her experience with pregnancy, the mental pressures of motherhood, why the strong black woman narrative can be mentally damaging, and more.   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.     Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/   Guests: Cassandra - https://www.instagram.com/cassiex1x/  

On this week's episode Marlon joins the boys for another conversation. They delve into money, debt, how it could impact our mental health, and why keeping up with the joneses does more harm than good. Tune in!   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/  

This week Marlon, a close friend of Jermaine and a regular guest on the podcast, joins the podcast to discuss coming from a broken home. The boys talk about the ways in which being in a single parent household can affect you mentally, emotionally, some of the possible benefits of growing up in nuclear family unit, and the baby mother/father culture.   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.     Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/    

On this week's episode and also what is our 70th episode! Author, TEDx Speaker, and Funeral Director, Louise Winter joins the podcast to talk about her business, Poetic Endings, the state of the funeral industry, having the right balance between business and emotions, the economics of funerals, and more!   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/   Guests: Louise Winter - https://www.instagram.com/poetic_endings/ Louise's Book - https://www.instagram.com/LifeDeathWhat/ Website Of The Book - https://www.lifedeathwhatever.com/ Poetic Endings - https://www.poetic-endings.com/   Thinking Out Loud (Socials) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/ Tiktok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8b9HJyx/

This week the boys sit down for their 69th episode to talk about the recent loss of Jamal Edwards, his legacy, the importance of legacy, and more.   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/   Thinking Out Loud (Socials) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/ Tiktok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8b9HJyx/

On this week's episode the boys sat down with Abi again. They talk about her children's book, My Sisters Are Not Good At Wrestling, as a way to help her children understand grief in a creative way.   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.     Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/   Guests: Abi Shotade - https://www.instagram.com/in.everyseason/     Thinking Out Loud (Socials) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/ Tiktok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8b9HJyx/

Trigger warning: there is a mention of suicide in this episode. On this week's episode Sally and Imogen, the women behind Good Mourning join the podcast to talk about their experience with grief as they both lost their mothers suddenly. Good Mourning is a podcast they both created together to talk about their loss and how it affected them. In the episode they share how grief made them feel, and the importance of authenticity when starting a podcast on grief.   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/   Guests: Sally - https://www.instagram.com/goodmourningpodcast/   Imogen - https://www.instagram.com/goodmourningpodcast/     Thinking Out Loud (Socials) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/ Tiktok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8b9HJyx/    

On this week's episode the boys talk all things male infertility and the ways in which it could affect men that experience it. Marlon joins the podcast to delve into the conversation and also shares an incident that occurred when he was younger and how that affected him physically and mentally.   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/   Guest: Marlon Reynolds    Thinking Out Loud (Socials) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/ Tiktok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8b9HJyx/

After a short hiatus, the boys are back with the first episode of the year! A happy new year to all and a big thank you to everyone that has been supporting the podcast by listening, sharing, and giving reviews. On this week's episode the boys talk about desensitization and grief, the impact of covid, vulnerability, and more.   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.     Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/     Thinking Out Loud (Socials) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/ Tiktok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8b9HJyx/    

On this week's episode, the boys are talking to Jack Marua. He delves into the loss of his long term partner, moving on after her death, dealing with the reception of his new relationship, and much more.   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/   Guest: Jack Marua - https://www.instagram.com/jackiemarua/    Thinking Out Loud (Socials) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/

On this week's episode, social media influencer, and speaker, Cassandra joins the boys to talk about the loss of her mother, public speaking, how her mother's passing inspired her to come out of her comfort zone, climbing Ben Nevis, and much more.   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/   Guest: Cassandra - https://www.instagram.com/cassiex1x/    Thinking Out Loud (Socials) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/   Tiktok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8b9HJyx/

On this week's episode, sisters, Tara and Tanya, join the podcast to talk about their dad who passed away in March 2017. They delve into his diagnosis, the care he received in hospital, the motivation behind their blog, Grief Probate Journey, and how dealing with probate has impacted their grief.   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/   Guests: Tara - https://www.instagram.com/grief_probate_journey/ Tanya - https://www.instagram.com/grief_probate_journey/   Grief Probate Journey Blog - https://griefprobatejourney.com/   Thinking Out Loud (Socials) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/ Tiktok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8b9HJyx/        

In this episode Jermaine and Ben speak with guest, Vanessa, about depression, losing her parents less than 6 months apart from each other, therapy, and much more.   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/   Guest: Vanessa - https://www.instagram.com/nessadeex/    

You're listening to our 60th episode! Thank you if you've been listening from the beginning or even if this is your first time tuning in, we are very much grateful for the support. In this episode Jermaine talks about how grief affected his friendships, ways friends can support someone who is grieving, and why grief feels so lonely.     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 your feedback is highly appreciated.     Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/       Thinking Out Loud - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/  

Last year's episode in aid of Baby Loss Awareness Week we sat down with Laura who shared her experience with miscarriage and how it affected her.   This year we are continuing the conversation but this time round from the male perspective. Jermaine and Ben sat down with Chris, Daniel, and David to talk about their experience with miscarriage, their platform Miscarriage For Men, breaking the stigma, and more.   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/     Thinking Out Loud - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/   Miscarriage For Men - https://www.instagram.com/miscarriageformen/   Miscarriage For Men (Website) - https://www.miscarriageformen.com/     Guests: Chris Whitfield - https://www.instagram.com/chris_whitfield1987/  Daniel Rose - David Keating

On this week's episode Jermaine sits down with guest, Safira. They talk about the death of her mother, how grief impacted her mental health, loneliness, finding the balance between vulnerability and not expressing grief, and much more.   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/     Thinking Out Loud - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/   Guest: Safira - https://www.instagram.com/safiraocean/ 

Psychology Professor and Author David Roberts joins the boys to talk about his daughter,Jeannine, who passed away in March 2003. He talks about his book,When The Psychology Professor Met The Minister, living life purposefully, and how his daughter's death has changed his outlook on life.   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/   Thinking Out Loud - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/   Guest: David Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/daver3103/ When The Psychology Professor Met The Minister (Book) https://psychologyprofessorandminister.com/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/When-Psychology-Professor-Met-Minister-ebook/dp/B08XPCLP2X    

In this week's episode friend of Jermaine, Aisha, joins him on the podcast to talk about relocating to China, the mental challenges she faced, the ways she manages and preserves her mental well-being, and why she relocated.     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 your feedback is highly appreciated.     Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/     Thinking Out Loud - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/     Guests: Aisha Alli - https://www.instagram.com/aishpish/   

In this bonus episode Jermaine is joined by fellow love island enthusiasts, Zainab and Rosie, to discuss the show's popularity, the ways it can affect the contestant's mental health, the affects of online trolling on social media, and much more.   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.     Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/           Thinking Out Loud - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/     Guests: Zainab - https://www.instagram.com/zeylc/ Rosie - https://www.instagram.com/rosieszumowski/  

In this week's episode Marlon joins Jermaine, making it his fourth appearance on the podcast...we think. Doesn't matter anyway as we love a recurring guest! They discuss the pursuit of happiness, finding happiness while grieving, and delve into why happiness is a journey rather than a destination. Tune in and enjoy!   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/         Thinking Out Loud - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/     Guest: Marlon Reynolds

David, also known as DK, joins Jermaine and Ben to talk about loss and appreciation. David lost his father at 15 during his GCSEs, he talks about how the loss made him feel, the importance of appreciating people whilst they are still alive, and why experience isn't always the best teacher. 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 your feedback is highly appreciated. Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/       Thinking Out Loud - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/     Guest: David (DK)- https://www.instagram.com/officialdk100/      

This week footballer Viv Solomon-Otabor joins the boys on the podcast. They talk about his career, trials and rejections, signing his first professional contract, and he shares how racism in the sport impacted his mental health.   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.       Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/       Thinking Out Loud - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/     Guest: Viv Solomon-Otabor - https://www.instagram.com/vivsolomonn/  

On this week’s episode Jermaine sits down with Teni, creator of The Voiceless Thoughts Hub, an Instagram page she created to share her grief and express the various emotions that come with it. She talks about dealing with the loss of her mother and the impact it had on her childhood, and navigating through grief in adulthood due to her most recent loss of her sister, Siscee, last year.      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 your feedback is highly appreciated.       Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/     Thinking Out Loud - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/     Guest: Teni   - https://www.instagram.com/voicelessthoughtshub/  

In celebration of Father’s Day this Sunday, we have decided to give you a bonus episode which also happens to be our 50th episode! We appreciate all those that have tuned in, whether you’ve listened to one episode or all 49- we appreciate you all. In this episode Jermaine is joined by Marlon, who was our first guest on the podcast, to talk about fatherhood, the highs and lows of it, the fears, and the values he wants to instil in his children. Enjoy!    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 your feedback is highly appreciated.   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos     Hosts:   Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/   Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/     Thinking Out Loud - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/     Guest: Marlon Reynolds 

In this week’s episode the boys are talking to host of the In Every Season podcast, Abi Shotade about her husband who died in a car accident. She talks about being young and widowed, juggling grief and motherhood, the dating scene as a widow, and much more. 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 your feedback is highly appreciated. Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos   Hosts: Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/ Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/   Thinking Out Loud - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/     Guest: Abi Shotade  - https://www.instagram.com/in.everyseason/  

In this week's episode we are joined by another international guest, Joshua, who is speaking with us from India. We had an open and truthful conversation about all things grief and how people who have experienced loss make peace with their grief. We talk about the murder of his girlfriend, suffering from PTSD, and why he no longer had anger towards her murderer.       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 your feedback is highly appreciated.       Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos       Hosts:     Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/     Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/     Thinking Out Loud - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/     Guest:   Joshua Ben-Solomon - https://www.instagram.com/joshuabensolomon/ Joshua also has a page where he documents and share various grief related thoughts. Check it out! - https://www.instagram.com/navigatinggriefandloss/          

Multi Award-Winning Radio and TV presenter, and Bipolar UK Ambassador, Leah Charles-King joins Jermaine to share the beautiful memories she had with her grandmother, Ms Beatrix or widely known as Ms Bea, in St Lucia. They spoke about her passing, flying back to St Lucia during the pandemic for the funeral arrangements, honouring her grandmother's wishes to be buried in the UK, and how down to earth she was.   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.     Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos       Hosts:     Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/     Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/     Thinking Out Loud - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/     Guest:   Leah Charles-King - https://www.instagram.com/leahcharlesking/       Leah has advocated and started to do a lot of work to destigmatize mental illnesses like bipolar and raise awareness by sharing her experience. Check out the following links to see more of the work she is doing:       Illuminate Mental Health - https://www.instagram.com/illuminatemh/       Bipolar UK - https://www.instagram.com/bipolar_uk/    

Trigger warning: In this episode we are talking about domestic abuse and there is also a mention of suicide. This week Jermaine and Ben are joined by Emotional Wellness Coach and Domestic Abuse Survivor, Afsa Rosette. Afsa sits down with the boys to talk about her physically and emotionally abusive relationship, the mental impact of it, and what she's learned from it. 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 your feedback is highly appreciated. Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos   Hosts: Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/ Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/ Thinking Out Loud - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/ Guest: Afsa Rosette  - https://www.instagram.com/afsa_rosette/  

In this bonus episode Ben is joined by TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) survivor, Ryan Nurse, who opens up about his attack which led to his brain injury. They talk about the physical and mental impact of his injury, overcoming depression, and how this had led him to come out of his comfort zone.       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 your feedback is highly appreciated.       Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos       Hosts: Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/       Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/     Thinking Out Loud - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/       Guest: Ryan Nurse  - https://www.instagram.com/fool.around.the.world/    

This week author and podcaster (Grief Is My Superpower) Mark Lemon joins the boys to talk about his traumatic experience with grief when his father was murdered. The trauma changed him, shaped him, and gave him this sense of purpose to educate children on grief through books. 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 your feedback is highly appreciated.           Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos         Hosts: Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/     Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/     Thinking Out Loud - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/   Guest: Mark Lemon  - https://www.instagram.com/marklemonofficial/       Mark's books can be found at: https://www.lemondropbooks.co.uk/products/the-magical-wood-audiobook  

This week Film and TV director Koby Adom joins Jermaine and Ben for what turned out to be a very therapeutic conversation on having faith, setting boundaries, self-love, and the important lessons that Koby learnt through his mother’s death and how that has led to him setting boundaries of his own.   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 your feedback is highly appreciated.   Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos   Hosts:  Jermaine - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/    Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/   Thinking Out Loud - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/   Guest:  Koby Adom  - https://www.instagram.com/directedbykoby/