Thinking Out Loud: A Podcast On Grief And Mental Health

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/

Feelings of self-doubt and not feeling good enough can be normal under certain circumstances but constantly telling yourself you aren't good enough  for something to the point where you talk yourself out opportunities or moments you know will help with your personal development can be damaging to your mental health and self-esteem. This week the boys are in conversation with fellow podcasters Ashley and Amani from Thoughts At The Mic podcast to talk about imposter syndrome, self-doubt, perfectionism, and various ways in which we can overcome these things.     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: Ashley  - https://www.instagram.com/ashley_topz/       Amani - https://www.instagram.com/_amanisamah/

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

This week the boys are joined by Ashley Fields creator of the grief platform, Orphan-ish, which has undoubtedly become a great resource for those dealing with bereavement. Ashley can relate to the boys when it comes to grief as she lost both of her parents. We talk about how it has not only become a way for her to be transparent about her grief but a resource for many others who find themselves grieving. Ashley shares the causes of her parents passing, and we delve into grief cliches discussing some of the most common ones we've been told. Ashley has also started to speak about her journey on several platforms. Check out her interview with Voyage Dallas. 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: Ashley Fields  - https://www.instagram.com/orphan_ish/ Voyage Dallas Interview - http://voyagedallas.com/interview/rising-stars-meet-ashley-l-fields-msed-dallas

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

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

In this week’s episode Jermaine is joined by Financial Planner Kelly Adonteng to talk about life insurance, the misconceptions, the difference between life insurance and assurance, and why Love Insured is more than a service. Follow on Spotify and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Share your thoughts on this episode or any of the other episodes in the catalog by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts as your feedback is highly appreciated. Please be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMwC0J2ZDBeJIuU8K2mxNg/videos Hosts: Jermaine Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/ Ben Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/ Thinking Out Loud Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/ Guest: Kelly Adonteng Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/loveinsured/ Love Insured Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/loveinsuredd/ Love Insured Website - https://www.loveinsured.co.uk/

We have an extra episode this week! Happy Valentines Day to you all. We are joined by Cristine to talk all things romance, love languages, and that four letter word and debate whether it is enough. For all inquiries you can contact us at thinkingoutloud@mail.com Follow on Spotify and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Share your thoughts on this episode or any of the other episodes in the catalog by 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/ Ben Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/ Thinking Out Loud Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/ Guest: Cristine Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamcroe/ Cristine Twitter - @iamcroe Pen Talk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pentalkuk/ Blagape Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blagape/

In this week’s episode the boys are joined by the creator and face behind Spoken Grief , a platform that provides insight into grief and stories from a variety of people who have experienced grief in one way or another. Shuma opens up about the loss of her mother who passed away in 2015 after battling cancer, moving abroad to Saudi Arabia and the conflicts it caused, delayed grief, and much more. For all inquiries you can contact us at thinkingoutloud@mail.com Follow on Spotify and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Share your thoughts on this episode or any of the other episodes in the catalog by 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maine_thoughts/ Ben Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/ Thinking Out Loud Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/ Guest: Shuma Rouf Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shu.maa/ Spoken Grief Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/spokengrief/