Living with Loss

In this edition of the Living with loss podcast, I'm joined by my good mate and medical Student  Scott Leigh. Scott lost his brother Oli to suicide, and an initial coping mechanism was to get lost in his books and work hard to avoid the emotions of Grief. Scott explains how his grief journey follows the path of the 5 stages of Grief, at times there has been anger other times denial. We also look at Scott's mental health journey, the difficulties he has faced, and we share stories over the weird world of panic attacks. Scott and his Mum Michelle have founded the   Oli Leigh Trust which is an organisation that fundaraises to give grants to small charities that focus on suicide prevention and well being training. The trust has done some wonderful things, including an event at Downing Street which I was lucky enough to attend.  The work they do is stupendous and if you'd like to learn more, here is their link to the website : https://www.theolileightrust.org/#/  

In this week's episode, I joined up with my friend and slightly terrible poker player Louis Salem. Louis and I spoke about the podcast on a drunken night out once, and from that moment I knew it would be a great episode.Louis lost his dad when he was 12 years old. He takes us back to the moment he found out, the conversation he heard. And how the passing didn't feel real. Louis had to navigate his school years without Dad at his side and explains how "playing  Sunday league football" without dad cheering on was some of the hardest of moments. Despite the inevitable grief, Louis has developed a sense of  'resilience" and it's the trauma that he faced that drives him to succeed.Living with loss is all about breaking down those barriers and having a conversation that we sometimes choose to run away from. But ultimately loss doesn't always need to be a point of sadness, it can be a time to remember and a time to share, and I'm grateful that I can share this platform with so many amazing people. Thanks, Louis for joining me on this episode!

In this episode of the Living with loss podcast I connected with Rhiannon Amery to discuss the passing of her father.Rhiannon lost her father to suicide and ever she has discovered a lot about the confusion of loss. The word suicide carries a lot of weight and Rhiannon has found people tend to avoid the conversation at all costs. But as Rhiannon explains when you lose someone "talking about it is so much more healthy. " When she talks about the passing of her father, she isn't looking for advice or guidance, she just wants someone to listen.  Rhiannon shares how it's important to not just "assume the story" but instead "breath into the  "uncomfortableness" and be an ear to listen. Rhiannon has a podcast called The Gen- Z tea and you should all give it a listen.   

Danny has stage 4 cancer: He joined me for an episode following a recent visit to the chemotherapy ward.  Danny a lifelong United fan describes how he is in “Fergie time” and is lucky to still be here.  Despite living with Cancer, he dedicates a lot of his life to spreading awareness and helping others through his various schemes at team DBB. During their time of operation Team DBB haved  raised £90,000 for various charities and the local community.  Danny is an incredible man and has been on one hell of a journey. His compassion for others is second to none and it's his empathy that makes Danny the kindest amongst us.  He joined me for an episode following a recent visit to the chemotherapy ward.  Danny a lifelong United fan describes how he is in “Fergie time” and is lucky to still be here.  Despite living with Cancer, he dedicates a lot of his life to spreading awareness and helping others through his various schemes at team DBB. During their time of operation team, DBB has managed to raise £90,000 for various charities and the local community.  Danny is an incredible man and has been on one hell of a journey. His compassion for others is second to none and it's his empathy that makes Danny the kindest amongst us. 

Today I'm joined by spoken word artist Tom Foolery (Tomos Roberts). Tom is the genius behind the viral piece " The Great realisation" which was a post-pandemic bedtime story that captured the hearts of millions. Tom and I dive into his poetry journey, discussing the downside of success, and how he owes a lot of his newfound audience to English teachers. This is a great listen to anyone who loves writing and the creative arts. As always mental health themes are discussed throughout. Sorry for the absence, but I'm back and I love you all

Today I joined up with Joey Kolirin to discuss the passing of his father. Joey shared the hard authentic truths about living with a family member who has a terminal illness. We touched on the weird culture around grief, and how those messages of sincerity dry up as life moves on. It was interesting to hear from the perspective of someone who has lost a father and is now a father of his own, and how the trauma of his childhood  has shaped Joey's decisions and the person he is today.  

Tom Davies is the host of the proper mental podcast- he is an active member of the mental health space, and his conversations on adversity are leaving a positive stamp on the world.In reference to our conversation, Tom and I dove headfirst into the emotions of man, and why conversations around vulnerability are healing. We also looked at the self-help reading scene, and how you can't implement everything that you read into your life- This was particularly helpful, as I am one for trying to change my life with every single bit of information I read,  and that is an impossible feat for anyone.  Podcasts around mental health may not bring in the largest of audiences, but as Tom puts it  ' helping that one person" makes all the difference.

In today's episode, I joined up with Jake moss.Jake and I have shared the football pitch a few times together over the years, but today's turf is a little different.Over the years my kitchen table has been host to many taboo-breaking conversations, and this is up there with one of my favourites.Jake shared his mental health journey, he opened up about his experiences with OCD and gave an insight into the toxic "life coach" internet genre. It was an incredibly thought-provoking and rewarding conversation, and I can't wait for you to hear it. Thank you Jake for being an absolute star.  

Welcome back to the Living with Loss Podcast:Today I joined up with Talia Foxler to discuss the passing of her father back in December. Talia- a recent member of the dead parent club, shared her grief story and how she has this hestiancy for the future. We looked at University living, and how grief  puts an ultimate dent in our lives. Thank you Talia for sharing your story with me, especially due to the freshness of your  loss Join us for this incredible conversation !!!

Welcome back to the Living with loss podcast. I have been a little distant in recent months due to University commitments, but we are back with another thought-provoking episode.   I joined up with Sam Winsbury to discuss his relationship with grief following the passing of his father to an alcohol overdose. Sam and I got in touch via Linkedin, the power of social media connection is amazing.In this wonderful episode- Sam Shared his loss philosophy and how he came to grips with grief in his own way.  We looked at the male hesitancy with vulnerability, and how we need to work towards starting those seemingly difficult conversations.Thank you for Joining me Sam it was a real treat. 

In the 25th episode of the Living with loss podcast, I joined up with spoken word artist Poet RS.Rs lost his mum to cancer at 14, and then his dad walked out on him soon after.  He epitomises the idea of survival,  We discuss his story and relationship with grief, and how art has been a catalyst for his self-improvement.Thank you for joining me my friend 

Today I'm joined by Mr Samson Tausig;Samson brings a warm and charismatic feel to the channel Samson lost his father to a Cardiac arrest back in 2016. We look at how he has navigated his grief, how he has grown as a person and come to terms with who he is.

Hello and welcome back to another episode of the living with Loss podcast.Today we are joined by Obi Burchell. Obi a mental advocate lifted 154,363kg in 24 hours for the 154,363 people lost to Suicide.Not only did he complete the most insane challenge, but he also live-streamed the whole event.Obi and I looked at the male mental health discussion, including topics such as The happiness trap, and how best to combat mental health in the corporate world.Thank you for listen and I hope you enjoy today's chat, I know I definitely did. Please like subscribe and share.0:00 - Intro 10:06 - Suicide story 16:50 - happiness trap 20:36 - What is resilience 27:25 - Learn to dance in the rain 34:40 - Mental health in the corporate world 42:00 - 154,000KG lift  Challenge 

In today's chat, I'm joined by the sensational Bensons, Georgia and Ella.Georgia and Ella lost their Mum Lisa back in 2018. The girls share their stories, the weird world of grief and how it affects us all so differently,and   the difficulties of those milestones we all know too well. I've been away for a minute, but what an episode to bring you guys back in.  The girls are wonderful, and it was such an easy conversation.Thank you both for being part of this Time codes0:00 - Intro 2:51 - Schooling Life 6:00 - Conversations about loss 10:30 - The weird world of Grief 16:30 - The strength of a mother 18:22 - Milestones 26:00 - hearing the news 32:56 - Dreamstate 35:13 - Marathon training40:00 - Living with pressure and stress

In today's edition of the podcast, I sat down with the remarkable Suzie Aries. Suzie is a communication support worker, Hockey player and singer. She was diagnosed with extremely rare and aggressive ovarian cancer in 2017. Her initial prognosis gave her 2 years. 5 years on she is still dancing, singing and making killer crochet animals. Despite her gruelling battle with cancer, Suzie carries herself with amazing positivity and an air of resilience.She is a true warrior and a really funny woman.    0:00 Suzies story15:29 Chemotherapy23:05 Learning Sign Language 31:33 Radiotherapy/ Side effects 36:48 Dieting 43:13 Understanding your body 46:50 Immunotherapy

Today on the podcast, I'm joined by the ever so inspiring Luke Constantinou.Luke was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma at 15 years old. He shares all there is to know about the cancer realm.In this honest emotional interview, we discuss his journey with cancer, where he is now and ultimately his story. There is a lot we can learn from Lukes resilience and mental strength.Continue inspiring my friend. Timestamps:0:00  Pre Pod ChitChat 4:10 Lukes' Cancer story10:45 What it's like hearing a cancer diagnostic?19:25 Chemotherapy 24:16 Handled day to day life32:10 How cancer impacted playing  sport 38:28 Mentality and mental health 45:03 Cancer stories01:00:44 Advice Living with loss is hosted by Joe Bellman and edited by Joey Nunes and Henry Ley.My Instagram handles:https://www.instagram.com/joebellman/​https://www.instagram.com/livingwithl...​Lukes instagram handle @Luke constaninou7https://www.instagram.com/lukeconstantinou7/

Welcome back to the living with loss podcast. Today I'm joined by Sammy Peterman Sammy lost his father at the early age of 4, now 23, he looks back on his life, sharing what he has learnt from grief, battling addiction and the importance of keeping your mind healthy. Navigating life without a loved one is hard, but Sammy shares how he always found a way. Thank you mate Living with loss is hosted by Joe Bellman and edited by Joey Nunes and Henry Ley.https://www.instagram.com/joebellman/​https://www.instagram.com/livingwithl...​https://www.instagram.com/joeynd7/​

Today I'm joined by the Sam Keene Sam lost his father at seven years old.We discussed his story, how he has dealt with young bereavement, and  stepping into a parental role Living with loss is hosted by Joe Bellman and edited by Joey Nunes and Henry Ley.https://www.instagram.com/joebellman/​https://www.instagram.com/livingwithl...https://www.instagram.com/joeynd7

CONTENT WARNING: The following contains a discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation. Today's guest is Joe Clark. Joe is a remarkable guy, with a truly unique story to tell. Joe a current University of Leeds student, survived an attempted suicide during the Summer of his A-level exams. I came into contact with Joe, after reading his insightful blog article. 'surviving suicide and the road to recovery.We discussed his suicide attempt. The induced pressures of high sporting performance, and his plans to reform the UK mental health system.Joes' article https://joeclark01.medium.com/surviving-suicide-and-the-road-to-recovery-3261de2e8726Living with loss is hosted by Joe Bellman and edited by Joey Nunes and Henry Ley.https://www.instagram.com/joebellman/​https://www.instagram.com/livingwithl...​https://www.instagram.com/joeynd7/​

In Today's chat, I'm joined by Liam Butcher.Liam lost his friend Matt to cancer,  we looked at the male culture around mental health and grief, the wonderful work behind the  "Let's talk about loss charity" and the importance of conversation. Living with loss is hosted by Joe Bellman and edited by Joey Nunes and Henry Ley.https://www.instagram.com/joebellman/https://www.instagram.com/livingwithlosspod/

Today I'm joined by the wonderful Maya Vahidi. Maya recently lost her father to a short battle with cancer. Maya shared her story, what grief means to her, and finding meaning after a loss. It was an eye-opening conversation and nice to talk about Grief in its early stages. Living with loss is hosted by Joe Bellman and edited by Joey Nunes and Henry Ley.https://www.instagram.com/joebellman/​https://www.instagram.com/livingwithl...​https://www.instagram.com/joeynd7/​

In this conversation, I'm joined by Leanne Poluck.Leanne spoke to me about her battle with alopecia, a condition she became aware of at uni.   We discuss what it means to live with alopecia, the common misconception associated with it, and the emotional and physical toll it has on her body and mind. Watch the full video on youtubeLiving with loss is hosted by Joe Bellman and edited by Joey Nunes and Henry Ley.https://www.instagram.com/joebellman/https://www.instagram.com/livingwithlosspod/https://www.instagram.com/joeynd7/

Living with loss is a platform to break down the stigma around loss, and normalise those tricky conversations Today I'm joined by Avery Peterson.Avery lost her brother Jeremey,  to an Overdose.Avery shared stories about the brilliance of her brother, and how Jeremy shaped who she is today.We explore her Grief, and how that has changed over time.and highlight the importance of valuing those who are around you. 

Today I'm joined by the family don herself, my Nana Susan. This was a conversation I was quite apprehensive for, primarily because the very nature of our circumstances are identical. And usually, an intense discussion with a family member is something I'd shut myself down for. But I found it to be a truly delightful chat, one that definitely brought us closer together.  The hardest of conversations can often be the most rewarding.

2020 is a year that will be remembered for all the wrong reasons. It was a year that offered so little but caused so much hurt, divide and pain. In this chat, once again I'm joined by Olivia (The Big Grief), this chat is a reflection of the past year.We look at how grief evolved and development during a pandemic, how the prolonged period of isolation impacted our mental states and a reminder of how far we have come in this last year.Thanks for being part of the living with loss podcast journey zoom edition

In this discussion on mental health, I'm joined by my good mate Raphi Auret. we open up about our experience with Mental health;the masking of emotions in male culture,  and the road to self-improvement.

Today I'm joined by Jess Fine, Jess lost her Mum to cancer in 2017, we discuss the everlasting impact of cancer, her important work with Myogenes, Health anxiety, and the Braca gene which is a gene that increases the likelihood of developing breast Cancer for a carrier.As always thank you for choosing to listen to this podcast, and thank you for your engagement  and willingness to Normalise those tricky conversationsIf you have any thoughts on the episode and want to get in touch with me.My Instagram is @joebellman My email is: livingwithloss.uk@gmail.comFollow on Spotify and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, leaving a cheeky review if you have time.

Today we sat down with Grant Morgan who discussed the tragic loss of his eldest son Jack https://www.instagram.com/itsme_jmo/Grant delves deep into the road not travelled, survivors obligation and how he is spending the rest of his life 'being more Jack'.A moving and inspiring conversation about how inspiring Jack Morgan is.

Welcome back to the Living with Loss podcast.Today I'm joined by Olivia who runs The Big Grief page on Instagram (Tagged below.) A page that follows her Grief, and helps others navigate their own.Olivia lost her mother and Father within 2 years of each other.We discuss the fear anxiety of losing someone, the importance of communication and looking after your own needs.I hope you enjoy the chat JB Instagram Joe's:https://www.instagram.com/joebellman/Olivia's :https://www.instagram.com/thebiggrief/

Today's edition of the living with loss podcast.I'm joined by Skyler Crawford, Skyler lost his Mum to cancer when he was 16.We discuss, Grief, alternative cancer treatments,  compassion and the importance of being 'Quick to Love'Skyler is one of the kindest and most down to earth people I know, and he shares his knowledge for life within this chat.

Today I'm joined by a School friend Josh Morrison.Josh lost his Mum to cancer when he was 11 years old.We discuss, his grief, and how that changed over time, Growing up without that motherly figure, and the importance of opening up, which is even more important during the current state of the world.I hope you enjoy this chat !!!

In today's conversation, Kim and I sit down with Patrick Bayele to discuss the passing of his brother in 2012. Patrick's brother attempted suicide and later passed in the hospital due to Sepsis.Patrick enriches us with an insight into his journey with grief, and how finding God has helped him deal with his struggles.This is a really insightful conversation but I understand it's a little long,So I have listed a few conversation topics and the time we dip into that topic so you can skip right to it if you feel like it.9:23 Patricks' relationship with his brother 16:2 Views on God 25:09  Return to the inner child/ response to loss 35:36 Finding comfort within loss38:52 Selfish attitudes 43:00 The importance of finding God53:13  Coping Mechanism 01:00:26 Self Negativity and the Human ego 01:08:19  Death being a turning point in life 01:15:48  Talking to his brother 

In Today's Honest conversation, I'm joined by Maddie Buchi.Maddie Lost her Mum to Ovarian Cancer in 2014, she was only 13.We discuss things such as Grief and the Journey to acceptance. 

Kim and I discuss the implications of losing a parent at a young age. An honest conversation on Grief, discussing the different stages, writing as a coping mechanism and breaking the taboo.