My Argument with Grief

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Chris Brown considered he was living a 'normal life,' until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Suddenly, his 'normal existence,' became anything but. Exploring mental health issues surrounding suicide, this is a father's personal audio journal to try an


    • Dec 11, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 27 EPISODES


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    The announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 12:59


    As Chris comes to the end of his stay in Spain, he makes time for one more edition featuring an important announcement. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer. Main closing theme, Your Loving Soul by James Forest. Written by Chris Brown. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

    The five stages of grief

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 16:56


    Today, still in Spain, but only for a short while longer, Chris discusses the five stages of grief, and reveals which stage he believes he may be at. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer. Main closing theme, Your Loving Soul by James Forest. Written by Chris Brown. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

    Let's talk about counselling

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 14:23


    Today Chris talks about his experience of counselling and the results of a study; 'From Grief to Hope.' Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer. Main closing theme, Your Loving Soul by James Forest. Written by Chris Brown. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

    Spiritualism, sherry and diaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 19:32


    This week Chris shares his audio diary at the start of his 'second phase' of discovery in Spain. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer. Main closing theme, Your Loving Soul by James Forest. Written by Chris Brown. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

    What is happiness?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 14:08


    Today Chris ponders one of the BIG questions; What is happiness? Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer. Main closing theme, Your Loving Soul by James Forest. Written by Chris Brown. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

    That look I'll not forget

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 12:34


    This week Chris talks about Dyspraxia and introduces you to some acronyms, you may not be aware of. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer. Main closing theme, Your Loving Soul by James Forest. Written by Chris Brown. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

    Fathers and sons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 12:21


    His second podcast on location in Spain, Chris starts to ponder relationships, in particular fathers and sons. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer. Main closing theme, Your Loving Soul by James Forest. Written by Chris Brown. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

    We are society

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 15:39


    Chris is in Spain, collecting his thoughts, thinking about the 'what next?' This episode is recorded on location. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer. Main closing theme, Your Loving Soul by James Forest. Written by Chris Brown. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

    I have some news for you

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 14:11


    In today's episode, Chris talks about the notes left by his son prior to taking his life and has some news. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer. Main closing theme, Your Loving Soul by James Forest. Written by Chris Brown. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

    Facing grief in the morning

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 47:09


    Chris is travelling and meets with a dear friend Tim in Wales, to discuss life, friendship and dealing with grief. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer. Main closing theme, Your Loving Soul by James Forest. Written by Chris Brown. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

    Scattering ashes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 19:15


    After a Summer break, My Argument with Grief returns. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. In this episode Chris starts a travelogue, a theme that remains across the next two editions. This week he visits Scotland on his beloved motorbike to spend some time considering where to scatter some of his son's ashes, before riding south to join his family in Yorkshire. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer. Main closing theme, Your Loving Soul by James Forest. Written by Chris Brown. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

    Talking to my son

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 36:40


    Today Chris talks with someone very close, about their joint loss. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer. Main closing theme, You're Loving Soul by James Forest. Written by Chris Brown. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

    Drinking water, for the mind?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 11:49


    Chris explores the facts and figures behind suicide in the UK and ponders what we should do about it. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer. Main closing theme, You're Loving Soul by James Forest. Written by Chris Brown. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

    I'm angry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 10:59


    This week Chris, is angry. It's the latest 'phase,' as he explains. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer. Main closing theme, You're Loving Soul by James Forest. Written by Chris Brown. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

    The inquest day arrived and my health scare

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 10:07


    On today's episode, Chris deals with the inquest, certainly sooner than he had expected. There's also a health scare to consider. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer. Main closing theme, You're Loving Soul by James Forest. Written by Chris Brown. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

    How is your son or daughter's mental health?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 28:31


    Today, Chris chats to Husna Motin and Lea Sawinski, two members of the Loughborough Student Union, the city in which Chris' son Ben attended university, about looking after mental health in these testing times. And for parents, how is your son or daughter's mental health? Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer. Main closing theme, You're Loving Soul by James Forest. Written by Chris Brown. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

    Neurodiversity and me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 12:25


    Neurodiversity. What is it? Today Chris explains what it is and why this word, this description, means something very personal. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer. Main closing theme, You're Loving Soul by James Forest. Written by Chris Brown. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

    Father's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 11:18


    Chris ponders Father's Day in 2020 and what the this year's will be like without one of his children. But also there is a renewed determination to keep fathers and their sons alive. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer. Main closing theme, You're Loving Soul by James Forest. Written by Chris Brown. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

    Drop kicking mental health stigma with LooseHeadz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 21:22


    Today Chris talks with the founding members of LooseHeadz about the organisation and stigma of mental health - and how sport, particularly rugby is playing a significant role to help men and women talk about their issues openly. For more information about LooseHeadz: https://looseheadz.co.uk/ #TackleTheStigma Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer. Main closing theme, You're Loving Soul by James Forest. Written by Chris Brown. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

    The funeral

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 10:18


    It is the day of his son's funeral and Chris talks us through his changing emotions and his thoughts for the future. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer. Main closing theme, You're Loving Soul by James Forest. Written by Chris Brown. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

    Grief came to visit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 8:57


    The funeral is imminent. Chris muses about what it really means. Which leads him to a major crisis. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer. Main closing theme, You're Loving Soul by James Forest. Written by Chris Brown. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

    Turning the light off

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 8:54


    Chris ponders the great question of what flicked that fatal switch in his son's mind that made him choose the terrible course that he did. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer. Main closing theme, You're Loving Soul by James Forest. Written by Chris Brown. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

    Poetry saved my life

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 32:23


    Today, Chris talks to Aiz Hussain, a spoken word artist, about his own personal battles, his brush with suicide and the pain and grief he has had to bear in his young life. My Argument with Grief, presented by Chris Brown who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. For more information about Aiz Hussain: https://www.instagram.com/AizzzOfficial https://www.twitter.com/AizzzOfficial https://www.youtube.com/AizHussain Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer. Main closing theme, You're Loving Soul by James Forest. Written by Chris Brown. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

    Why the title? Why My Argument with Grief?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 8:21


    Today Chris muses over the title of this series, whilst the day to day continues around him and he asks his wife if he's doing the right thing by communicating his thoughts so publicly. - Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer. Main closing theme, You're Loving Soul by James Forest. Written by Chris Brown. Produced by Loading Zone - www.loadingzone.co.uk

    Walking and running for my son Ben

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 13:58


    This week the launch of a fund and awareness campaign; For: Ben. Chris Brown talks to one of his son's closest friends. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer, www.loadingzone.co.uk

    What happened to my son, what happened to my life?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 9:42


    In this first episode Chris tells the story of what happened to his son Ben and how life has suddenly changed. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by permission by the producer, www.loadingzone.co.uk

    My Argument with Grief - the trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 1:27


    Chris Brown considered he was living a 'normal life,' until his son, aged 22, committed suicide. Suddenly, his 'normal existence,' became anything but. Exploring mental health issues surrounding suicide, this is a father's personal audio journal to try and unpick why it happened and find a way to reach out to young people with similar feelings of anguish. In future episodes, Chris will talk with friends of his son, share his on going thoughts and talk with those in the so called 'front line' to assist vulnerable people. My Argument with Grief is a true life story.

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