Thinking Out Loud: A Podcast On Grief And Mental Health

Episode 41: "I Do Not Want Anyone Trying To Be My Stepmum" Ft Abby Killpartrick

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.

 

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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/

Episode 40: Orphan-ish Ft Ashley Fields

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.



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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

Episode 39: "My Mum Was Pratically My Best Friend" Ft Tracey Obaretin

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.

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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/

Episode 38: Marriage And Mental Health Ft Ola The Comedian

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.

 

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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/

 

Episode 37: Love Insured Ft Kelly Adonteng

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.

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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/

Episode 36: "Is Love Enough?" Ft Cristine

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

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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/

Episode 35: Grieving While Abroad Ft Shuma Rouf

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

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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/

Episode 34: Losing Both Parents, Depression, And Developing Anxiety

Trigger warning: there is a mention of suicide in this episode.

Losing both parents at an early age and in your mid-twenties brings about a myriad of emotions. Dealing with grief can be difficult and could lead to hopelessness and depression or anxiety.

In this week’s episode the boys talk about experiencing grief following the loss of their parents. Ben talks about depression taking a toll on him, Jermaine shares why he developed anxiety, and more.

This episode will provide insight into cumulative grief and the emotions and feelings that occur from it. If you have experienced the loss of a parent or both parents we hope that this conversation provides you with a piece of hope that you will be able to adapt to this new normal and find joy again.

For all inquiries you can contact us at thinkingoutloud@mail.com

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Ben Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/

Thinking Out Loud Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/

Guest:

Episode 33: "Social Media is the biggest evil eye" Ft Gina Adu

On this week’s episode we are talking with our guest,Gina Adu, about sharing grief on social media and how it can be toxic due to negative comments and people trying to police what is acceptable and what is not. Are people uncomfortable with people sharing grief? Should those expressing the loss of a loved or loved ones put trigger warnings on what they are sharing? These, and more, are things we discussed and try to reflect on.

Gina also talks about losing her father, why she decided not to go to his funeral, and seeking closure.

For all inquiries you can contact us at thinkingoutloud@mail.com

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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:

Gina Adu - https://www.instagram.com/ginavsjeana/

Check out her music channel if mukbang, and good music of course, is your thing:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNOtSFghK1as5xhKXSTReRg/videos

Episode 32: Lessons Learnt From Grief (Part 2)

On this week’s episodes Jermaine shares some of the lessons he has learnt from his grief. Jermaine lost his father at 23 and his mother at 24. Losing both parents was hard, and still is, to deal with but over the years the lessons has shaped him and changed his outlook on life.

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Ben Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benacquaah_/

Thinking Out Loud Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thinkingoutloudpod_/