The Just Checking In Podcast
The Just Checking In Podcast is another step in VENT’s mission to give people a voice, change the conversation around mental health and provide an outlet where everyone, but especially men and boys, can express themselves.Each pod we check in with a special guest. We have a natter and a chat about all things mental health as well as anything and everything else they're passionate about. If it helps that person with their mental health, we'll discuss it!
The Just Checking In Podcast
JCIP #45 - Sam Thomas
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The Just Checking In Podcast by VENT
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In the forty-fifth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to mental health advocate and Vent Champion, Sam Thomas. Sam discussed his experiences of bulimia, depression, alcohol addiction and his diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder.We also talked about the many years he has been tirelessly advocating for mental health awareness and male eating disorders, his coming out story as a gay man, exercise and of course, a mental health chat!As always, #itsokaytovent Read the Vent articles we referenced on the pod below:'What I’ve Learned From My Mental Health Crisis And Why Focusing On Your Recovery Is Key': http://vent.org.uk/what-ive-learned-from-my-mental-health-crisis-and-why-focusing-on-your-recovery-is-key'What It’s Like To Experience Alcohol Withdrawal & Be Admitted To An Inpatient Detox': http://vent.org.uk/what-its-like-to-experience-alcohol-withdrawal-be-admitted-to-an-inpatient-detox'Why Dual Diagnosis Needs Dual Services': http://vent.org.uk/why-dual-diagnosis-needs-dual-services'Life Begins At Sober: Six Months Into Sobriety & Counting': http://vent.org.uk/life-begins-at-sober-six-months-into-sobriety-countingFollow Sam on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sam_thomas86Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samthomas8186/TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains discussions of eating disorders and alcohol addiction which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting so please listen with caution. Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk
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