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Ben wants to talk with different people from different walks of life, seeking to explore the power of connection and its interaction with mental wellbeing.

Ben Friedman


    • Jul 22, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 48 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Talk to Ben

    Ep 46: Ben Talks about: Dyspraxia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 34:42


    In this end of series episode, Ben talks about dyspraxia. Ben was diagnosed at the age of four with dyspraxia. Ben talks about why he decided to record this episode, what dyspraxia is, the different symptoms of dyspraxia and how they relate to Ben and how it affects him in his day to day life. Ben:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:linktr.ee/talktobenpodEmail:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

    Ep 45: James Wallis- 'When you live a double life for so many years it creates really deep traumas'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 56:48


    In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with James Wallis. James comes on the show to talk about his experience of coming out, how the build up of that moment affected James growing up.  James and Ben also chat about mental health and therapy. James is also the host of Extra Ordinary with James Wallis. James talks about how the podcast was created and his experiences of being a podcaster.  James:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/james_wallis/Website:https://linktr.ee/jameswallisExtra Ordinary:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/extra_ordinary_podcast/Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/extra-ordinary-with-james-wallis/id1552756580Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/28IOaQhtW42OYY9riq9yAhBen:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:linktr.ee/talktobenpodEmail:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

    Ep 44: Joe Hyman - 'Trying to squash your sexuality for something that isn't there is going to be damaging'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 53:58


    In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with Joe Hyman. Joe comes on the show to talk about her experiences of coming out, his experience of conversion therapy and his involvement with the Jewish LGBTQ+ community. Joe:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/josephmhymanBen:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:linktr.ee/talktobenpodEmail:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

    Ep 43: Debra Stone - 'It was the most indescribable moment of my life'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 50:23


    In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with Debra Stone. Debra comes on the show to  talk about two pregnancy losses and the impact it had on her. Debra  shares her story and talks about how she coped and why she decided to speak about what Debra went through. Debra:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/debraemilystone/Ben:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:linktr.ee/talktobenpodEmail:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

    Ep 42: Nidhi Fox - 'That definately was the lowest point of my life'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 57:26


    In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with Nidhi to talk about her pregnancy experiences with both her children and how she suffered from post-natal depression and anxiety.NidhiFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/nidhi.r.vermaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/nidhifox/Ben:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:linktr.ee/talktobenpodEmail:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

    Ep 41: Izzy Rosenblatt - 'I want people to remember her'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 51:20


    n this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with Izzy Rosenblatt. Izzy comes on the show to talk about the loss of her older sister Tilly. Izzy talks through Tilly's illness and how the loss of Tilly affected her and her family.Izzy:https://www.instagram.com/izzyrosenblatt/Ben:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:linktr.ee/talktobenpodEmail:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

    Ep 40: Jodie Popeck - 'The future you had planned had changed so much'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 49:45


    In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with Jodie Popeck. Jodie comes on the show to to talk about triploidy syndrome and the impact it has had on her life. Jodie shares her story and talks about how she coped and why she decided to speak about her pregnancy loss. Jodie:https://www.facebook.com/jodie.popeckhttps://www.instagram.com/jodiepopeck/Ben:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:linktr.ee/talktobenpodEmail:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

    Ep 39: Elliot Minkin - 'I felt like a prisoner in my own head'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 51:36


    In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with Elliot Minkin. Elliot comes on the show to talk about  his mental health journey. Elliot talks openly about his mental health,  how he coped and how he had the courage to talk about it with his friends and family.  Ben and Elliot also discuss how he had the bravery to talk about his mental health on social media. Elliot:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/elliotminkin/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/elliotminkinBen:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:linktr.ee/talktobenpodEmail:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

    Ep 38: Michelle Ellis - 'Everybody in this world needs to understand their mindset'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 46:17


     In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with Michelle Ellis. Michelle comes on the show to talk about her journey to becoming an NLP trainer.  Michelle talks about being part of a large family and losing her parents at a young age, the process she went through to become a NLP trainer and practioner. Michelle also talks about her role in supporting children with SEN (Special Educational Needs) and how this was all impacted during the pandemic. Ben:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:linktr.ee/talktobenpodEmail:talktobenpod@gmail.com

    Ep 37: Valentina Mimoni and Jackie Karmel - 'We tried to make the most of what we could'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 50:57


    In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with two guests Valentina Mimoni and Jackie Karmel.  Valentina and Jackie come on the show to talk about their personal experiences of pregnancy and birth of their two sons during the pandemic. They both talk through the highs and lows during the pandemic and much more.Valentina:https://www.instagram.com/valentina.mimoni/Jackie:https://www.instagram.com/jackiekarmel/Ben:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:linktr.ee/talktobenpodEmail:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

    Ep 36: Georgie Michaels - 'I'm not the only one that feels like this'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 49:05


    In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with Georgie Michaels. Georgie and Ben have known each other for around twelve years. Georgie speaks about her grief when losing her father, how she managed with lockdowns while living alone during Covid and how she has coped with her mental health. Georgie:https://www.instagram.com/georgiemichaels/Ben:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:linktr.ee/talktobenpodEmail:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

    Ep 35: Ben Friedman - New Years Eve Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 33:50


    Welcome to Series Four of Talk to Ben, a podcast that explores the powers of connection with mental wellbeing.  In this episode Ben speaks by himself for the very first time. Ben shares how the podcast was created, what has been happening recently in Ben's life and Ben's future plans for the podcast and beyond. Ben:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:linktr.ee/talktobenpodEmail:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic 

    Ep 34: Danielle Kesztenbaum - 'I don't talk about my feelings much'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 45:14


    In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with his younger sister Danielle Kesztenbaum. Danielle and Ben have a very honest conversation in this final episode of Series Three. Danielle speaks about her parents divorce, supporting her husband through grief and becoming redundant during this pandemic. Danielle:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/daniellekesztenbaumBen:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:linktr.ee/talktobenpodEmail:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic 

    Ep 33: Lisa Joseph - 'You look for the smallest bit of hope you can find'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 45:39


    In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with one of his good friends Lisa Joseph. Lisa and Ben have been friends for around fifteen years. Lisa speaks about moving to Israel, having COVID and going through the experience of IVF and the lead up to that process. Lisa:https://www.facebook.com/lisa.judah91Ben:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:linktr.ee/talktobenpodEmail:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

    Ep 32: Michelle Mizrachi - 'I think more about my family than me'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 44:38


    In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben speaks to Michelle Mizrachi. Michelle is the mother of Ben's friend Leor. Michelle comes on the show to talk about some difficult periods in her life. Michelle speaks bravely and openly about post natal depression, cancer and the death of her father. Michelle also delves into her history with depression and the importance of talking about it. Michelle:https://www.instagram.com/mickymiz/Ben:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:linktr.ee/talktobenpodEmail:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

    Ep 31: Adam Rutstein - 'Talking about it was the thing that saved me'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 52:12


    In Talk to Ben Episode 31, Ben speaks to Adam Rutstein. Adam comes on the show to talk about being bullied through school and how that affected his mental health and still does today. Adam also explains about moving to Switzerland and the difficulties he encountered. Ben and Adam speak about the importance of normalising mental health. Adam:https://www.instagram.com/momentsbyruts/Ben:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:linktr.ee/talktobenpodEmail:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

    Ep 30: Mental Health Awareness Special - 'There is something to be wondered at in all of nature'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 68:31


    Welcome to episode 30 of Talk to Ben. Today is going to be a slightly different episode as it is Mental Health Awareness Week. Ben has decided to speak to some old faces. Ben speaks to Matt Carr,  Gaby Boast, Nick Jackson, Alex Fenton, Gemma Cowan, Neal Kesztenbaum, Amy Sigalov and his wife Laura Friedman. Ben speaks with his guests about the theme of Mental Health Awareness Week this year, which is nature. Ben asks them how they feel towards nature especially during this pandemic and  Ben asks his guests what they have learnt about themselves as we all slowly start to resume normal life.  Matt:https://www.instagram.com/matthewbcarr/Gaby:https://www.instagram.com/gaby_boast/Nick:https://www.instagram.com/nickjackson35/Alex:https://www.instagram.com/fents_2/Alex's Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/inside_thepodpodcast/Gemma:https://www.instagram.com/gems.does.life/Neal:https://www.instagram.com/keszty/Blind Debate:https://www.instagram.com/blinddebatepodcast/?igshid=2xryv00vgzbmAmy:https://www.instagram.com/sigalovelife/Laura:https://www.instagram.com/laurahfriedman/Ben:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:linktr.ee/talktobenpodEmail:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

    Ep 29: Joe Russell - 'I nearly lost my wife'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 49:01


    In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben chats with Joe Russell. Joe comes on the show to talk about a very difficult experience for him and his wife Gabriella during the birth of their child Noa. Joe speaks very openly about how they found out Gabriella had severe pre-eclampsia and Hellp Syndrome. Joe talks about this experience and the importance of spreading awareness in line with pre-eclampsia month. Joe:https://www.instagram.com/russjos/Just giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/joseph-russell3?utm_source=Sharethis&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=joseph-russell3&utm_campaign=pfp-email&utm_term=9a77b96bc8514c31ba3a351bcc8a9286.Pre- eclampsia:https://action-on-pre-eclampsia.org.uk/HELLP Syndrome:https://www.instagram.com/hellpsyndrome/Ben:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:linktr.ee/talktobenpodEmail:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

    Ep 28: Jaimie Harris - 'Sometimes I think I am not loveable'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 45:50


    In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben chats with Jaimie Harris. Jaimie comes on the show to talk through her mental health journey. Jaimie talks about her childhood and growing up with ADHD and dyslexia and how this impacted her school experience and her everyday life. Jaimie also speaks about a toxic relationship, some of her lowest points and gets Ben to open up a little more. Jaimie was the only female paparazzi for ten years and briefly shares her experiences within the industry. Jaimie:https://www.instagram.com/whatjaimiedid/https://www.instagram.com/diaryofagirlpap/Samartians:https://www.samaritans.org/Ben:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:linktr.ee/talktobenpodEmail:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

    Ep 27: Amy Sigalov - 'I wanted my thoughts to stop'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 47:32


    In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben chats with Amy Sigalov. Amy comes on the show to talk through her mental health journey. Amy talks about a disruptive childhood that gave her a different insight into relationships. Amy speaks really honestly with Ben about her anxiety and her relationship with social media.  Amy:https://www.instagram.com/sigalovelife/Ben:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:linktr.ee/talktobenpodEmail:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

    Ep 26: Paul Toeman - 'In my mind I struggled to get the creative juices going'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 50:56


    In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with Paul Toeman. Paul is a photographer and photographed Ben's wedding. Ben speaks to Paul about his slightly different childhood, the sudden death of his father and how that propelled him into photography. Paul also speaks honestly about how the current pandemic has affected him personally and professionally. Paul:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/paultoemanphotography/Website:http://www.loveptp.com/Cherish:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cherishstudiosphotography/Website:https://www.cherishstudiosphotography.com/DogInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/justme_mydog/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/justmeandmydog/Ben:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:linktr.ee/talktobenpodEmail:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic 

    Ep 25: Jessica Price - 'It was at that point hearing it from someone else it just clicked'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 45:57


    In Talk to Ben Episode 25, Ben speaks to Jessica Price.  Jess speaks about her relationship with her father. Despite a good relationship growing up, things changed in Jess' teenage years and she began to see very little of her father. Jess talks honestly about finding out the truth about her father not long ago. Jess explains how this has affected her and much more. Jess: https://www.instagram.com/jessicasarah_/Ben:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:https://talktoben.buzzsprout.com/Email:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

    Ep 24: Marianne Phillips - 'There's nothing to hold me back'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 41:32


    In Talk to Ben Episode 24, Ben speaks to Marianne Phillips.  Marianne was diagnosed with autism at a young age. Marianne comes on the show to talk about her experiences and challenges through school, university and at work which affected her mental health.  Marianne speaks of being in a much better place now and discusses this and much more. Marianne:https://www.instagram.com/maz15here1/Ben:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:https://talktoben.buzzsprout.com/Email:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusicThrive:https://app.thrive.uk.com/#1 

    Ep 23: Dr Emma Izon - ‘No day looks the same'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 50:02


    Welcome to Series 3 of Talk to Ben. Throughout this series, Ben will talk with different people from different walks of life, seeking to explore the power of connection and its interaction with mental wellbeing.  In this episode, Ben talks to Dr Emma Izon who is currently a trainee clinical psychologist.  Emma talks about her PHD in psychosis, her role as a trainee psychologist and much more. Emma:Twitter:  https://twitter.com/EmmaIzonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/em.izon/Ben:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:https://talktoben.buzzsprout.com/Email:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic 

    Ep 22: End of 2020! (Bonus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 45:33


    In the final episode of Series 2, Ben sits down with two of his closest friends Katie Layton from Episode Five and David Fligelstone from Episode Three.  They speak about their highest and lowest points of 2020, what they have learnt about themselves and much more. Katie:https://www.instagram.com/athomewith_katie/David:https://www.instagram.com/davidflig/Social Responsibility https://www.instagram.com/socialresponsibilitygame/Website:https://www.socialresponsibilitygame.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:https://talktoben.buzzsprout.com/Email:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic 

    Ep 21: Chrismukkah (Bonus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 33:28


    In this bonus episode, Ben sits down with two of his friends, Josh Michaels and Leor Mizrachi.  The  boys talk about celebrating Chrismukkah - the combination of Christmas and the Jewish festival of Chanukah. They describe what they normally do during this period, how it will be different this year and what advice they could give to help people who may be struggling during this period.Chanukah Info:https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/hanukkah#:~:text=The%20eight%2Dday%20Jewish%20celebration,oppressors%20in%20the%20Maccabean%20Revolt.Josh:https://www.instagram.com/joshua_michaels_/Leor:https://www.instagram.com/leormizrachi/

    Ep 20: Neal Kesztenbaum - 'It was an interesting place to spend the seconds you find out your dad has just died'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 49:40


    This week, Ben speaks to his brother-in-law Neal Kesztenbaum.  Neal speaks about losing his Dad, meeting my sister and his interaction with the spiritual world. Neal: https://www.instagram.com/keszty/https://www.facebook.com/neal.kesztenbauminstagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:https://talktoben.buzzsprout.com/Email:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic 

    Ep 19: Maria Ahern - 'I smile because I can'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 55:58


    This week Ben chats to Maria Ahern. Maria is the mother of Ben's late friend James Ahern.  James died in August 2014 and Maria discusses how she has grieved for her son. From this, the James Ahern Foundation was set up. Maria also speaks about her involvement with The Compassionate Friends. Maria: https://www.instagram.com/ahern_maria/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004834489380https://www.tcf.org.uk/https://www.jamesahernfoundation.org/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:https://talktoben.buzzsprout.com/Email:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic 

    Ep 18: Natasha Medina - ' In that moment I realised I had no ability to be in a relationship with him'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 46:20


    This week Ben talks to his good friend Tash Medina. Tash talks about her Mum's MS ,  her journey to becoming a counsellor and a previous abusive relationship.  Grief Encounter:https://www.griefencounter.org.uk/Samaritans:https://www.samaritans.org/Tash:https://www.instagram.com/klimtcounselling/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:https://talktoben.buzzsprout.com/Email:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic 

    Ep 17: Gemma Cowan - 'Anxiety has played such a role in so many different parts of my life'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 40:09


    This week Ben talks to Gemma Cowan. about her mental health journey .Gemma  moved from Glasgow to London six years ago and speaks with Ben about growing up with dyslexia and her experience with anxiety.Gemma: https://www.instagram.com/gems.does.life/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:https://talktoben.buzzsprout.com/Email:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic 

    Ep 16: Dan Pruchnie - 'I burst into tears at my desk and no one noticed'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 49:11


    Ben chats  to Dan Pruchnie about his mental health journey.  Dan has been living in London for seven years and talks openly with Ben about his battle with anxiety and how that has affected him for the last few years. They also talk about Dan's first child being born at the start of the pandemic and much more. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:https://talktoben.buzzsprout.com/Email:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic 

    Ep 15: Dan Younger - 'Losing all my weight in a matter of months was the hardest thing'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 43:15


    Ben chats to his good friend Dan about his journey and battle with Crohn's disease. Dan explains how the condition has impacted on his life, how it has affected him during this current pandemic and much more.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:https://talktoben.buzzsprout.com/Email:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic 

    Ep 14: Alex Fenton - 'I realised I couldn't do it alone anymore'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 43:18


    Ben chats to Alex Fenton about his mental health journey. Alex talks about his difficulty with secondary school, his struggles with anxiety and much more. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:https://talktoben.buzzsprout.com/Email:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusicJami:https://jamiuk.org/Alex https://www.instagram.com/fents_2/https://www.facebook.com/alex.fenton.9

    Ep 13: Emily Nagioff - 'I remember holding onto my little brother and feeling like the world was closing in on me'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 46:24


    Ben chats to Emily about her mental health journey. Emily talks openly about her struggles with depression, anxiety and more. Emily also talks about travelling and how it has led her to become the fantastic writer she is today. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:https://talktoben.buzzsprout.com/Email:talktobenpod@gmail.comEmily's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/emilys.eyes.explore/Website:https://emilyseyesexplore.com/https://linktr.ee/emilyseyesexploreMusic By Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusicHeadspace:www.headspace.comWoebot:https://woebothealth.com/Wysa:https://www.wysa.io/Shout:https://giveusashout.org/

    Ep 12: Ben Friedman (Part Two) - 'I need to learn to like myself'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 53:56


    Ben resumes his conversation with Adam. He continues to talk about his lowest points during his mental health journey. Ben and Adam also speak about where Ben feels he is now with his mental health and much more. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:https://talktoben.buzzsprout.com/Email:talktobenpod@gmail.comAdam:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamsbbq/Music by Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic 

    Ep 11: Ben Friedman (Part One) - 'I've been fighting my entire life to be accepted'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 55:23


    To start Series 2, Ben is interviewed by his close friend Adam Mimoni - who featured on the first episode of Series 1. In this first part, Ben talks about his dyspraxia, his secondary school experience and some of his low points on his mental health journey. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:https://talktoben.buzzsprout.com/Email:talktobenpod@gmail.comAdam:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamsbbq/Dyspraxia Foundation:https://dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/Music by Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic 

    Talk to Ben - Series 2 Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 0:40


    Ben is excited to announce that Series 2 is on its way. Watch this space! Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:https://talktoben.buzzsprout.com/Email:talktobenpod@gmail.comMusic by Tiffany Hernhttps://linktr.ee/TRHmusic  

    Ep 10: Laura Friedman - 'We had to try and give him CPR but it was too late'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 49:50


    It's the season finale and this week, Ben sits down with his wife, Laura Friedman. They have a very honest discussion about Laura's experience of grief, Ben's mental health and much more. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:https://talktoben.buzzsprout.com/Email:talktobenpod@gmail.comLaura:https://www.instagram.com/laurahfriedman/

    Ep 9: Nick Jackson - 'You would never want to tell someone before bed that your mum died and your dad did it'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 48:38


    Ben sits down with one of his closest friends, Nick Jackson. Nick and Ben have been friends since they were at nursery together. Nick went through a difficult childhood which he discusses with Ben. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:https://talktoben.buzzsprout.com/Email:talktobenpod@gmail.comNick:https://www.instagram.com/nickjackson35/

    Ep 8: Gaby Boast - ‘You do not want to eat because you are addicted to the feeling and the rush of losing weight'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 47:38


    Ben sits down with an old friend, Gaby Boast. Ben and Gaby were very friendly during secondary school. Gaby speaks about her parents getting divorced and her own journey with mental health. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:https://talktoben.buzzsprout.com/Email:talktobenpod@gmail.comGaby:https://www.instagram.com/gaby_boast/

    Ep 7: Matt Carr - ‘Seeing someone so strong turn into someone so powerless was heartbreaking'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 42:09


    This week Ben speak to his friend Matt Car. Matt originally was born in Cardiff. Matt and Ben speak about Matt's move to London, grief and Matt's experience of climbing Mount Everest and much more.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:https://talktoben.buzzsprout.com/Email:talktobenpod@gmail.comMatt:https://www.instagram.com/matthewbcarr/Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundationhttps://www.roycastle.org/

    Ep 6: Lara Caplan - ‘Something didn't sit right with me'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 42:51


    Lara originally comes from Canada. Ben and Lara chat about her journey moving to London. Lara was also the first friend that Ben spoke to about his mental health. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:https://talktoben.buzzsprout.com/Email:talktobenpod@gmail.comLara:https://www.instagram.com/lararose3/

    Ep 5: Katie Layton - 'I don't have this nice blanket over me that's says oh you're my parent and you protect me because you have let me down before'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 48:39


    This week, Ben speaks to his friend Katie Layton. Both Katie and Ben saw their parents get divorced within months of each other. Katie also talks about her involvement with The Grief Network.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:https://talktoben.buzzsprout.com/Email:talktobenpod@gmail.comKatie:https://www.instagram.com/athomewith_katie/https://www.instagram.com/griefnetwork/https://www.thecalmzone.net/https://www.samaritans.org/

    Ep 4: Dr Josh Michaels - ‘We were dumbfounded and had no idea what to do'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 44:00


    This week, Ben talks to one of his best friends, Dr Josh Michaels. Ben and Josh discuss how Josh's job has been impacted during this pandemic. They also discuss the journey Josh took to become a doctor, the subject of grief and much more. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:https://talktoben.buzzsprout.com/Email:talktobenpod@gmail.comJosh:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshua_michaels_/Just giving page:https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/joshua-michaels 

    Ep 3: David Fligelstone - ‘Talking is one of the biggest things that could benefit anyone'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 42:26


    Ben talks to another close friend, David, who is currently living in Munich. David and Ben talk about bullying and compare their parents' divorces. They also talk about a challenging chapter in David's life. nstagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamsbbq/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Email: talktobenpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodDavid: https://www.instagram.com/davidflig/

    Ep 2: Adam Mimoni (Part Two) - 'It is not often you fail at something you have little control over'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 31:28


    This episode is the second part of Ben's conversation with Adam. They continue to talk about Adam's travels. They also talk about a recent difficulty that Adam and his wife overcame and Adam's new project that he has started during this lockdown period.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamsbbq/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Email: talktobenpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod

    Ep 1: Adam Mimoni (Part One) - 'Conversation is more personable'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 34:29


    Ben speaks to his close friend Adam. Adam was one of the few people that Ben told about his mental health. Since then, Adam has helped Ben by going on many walks with him and encouraging exercise. In Part One, Adam and Ben speak about the current Covid-19 situation and Adam's childhood. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpodWebsite:https://talktoben.buzzsprout.com/Email:talktobenpod@gmail.comAdam:https://www.instagram.com/adamsbbq/

    Promo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 1:16


    Welcome to Talk to Ben - a brand new podcast. Ben wants to talk with different people from different walks of life, seeking to explore the power of connection and its interaction with mental wellbeing. The podcast hopes to bring you close to people in Ben's life despite the current lockdown situation. 

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