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The Just Checking In Podcast

The Just Checking In Podcast by VENT
Mental Health
Masculinity
ADHD
Eating Disorders
Mandem Meetup Wolves
United Kingdom
Autism
London
Men's Mental Health
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Wolverhampton
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Claire Johnson
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Bristol
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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. In 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 ... more

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In episode 383 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Sam Maclean. 

Sam is a firefighter by day but also the Founder and host of The Lonely Chapter Podcast (TLCP).

TLCP bills itself as “a podcast for people doing okay on the surface, bu... more

In episode 382 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Ian Goodship. 

Ian is the CEO of an organisation called Man Time. 

Based in Stone in Staffordshire, Man Time provides a weekly safe space for men to talk, connect and support each ot... more

In episode 381 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with Jide Ehizele.

Jide is a writer and the Founder of the SubStack South East London Psalms, where he writes about class, race, politics and faith.

Jide first came on in JCIP #252 i... more

In episode 380 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Luke Slater.

Luke is the Founder and CEO of Modern Tribes Collective C.I.C. and is a Wilderness Psychotherapist in training at time of recording. 

Before he was a would-be psychother... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Maclean
Firefighter and founder and host of The Lonely Chapter Podcast
The Lonely Chapter Podcast
Episode: JCIP #383 - Sam Maclean
Ian Goodship
CEO of Man Time; former ambulance paramedic
Man Time
Episode: JCIP #382 - Ian Goodship
Jide Ehizele
Writer and founder of SubStack Southeast London Psalms
SubStack Southeast London Psalms
Episode: JCIP #381 - Jide Ehizele - Part 2
Luke Slater
Founder & CEO of Modern Tribes Collective CIC; wilderness psychotherapist in training
Modern Tribes Collective CIC
Episode: JCIP #380 - Luke Slater
Hannah Stallard
Head of Community, Looseheadz
Looseheadz
Episode: JCIP #379 - Hannah Stallard
Conor Warren
Co-founder and CEO of Spark UK; Director at We Are Prysm
Spark UK; We Are Prysm
Episode: JCIP #378 - Conor Warren
Danny Grady
Member and leader at Mandem Meetup Wolves (MMU Wolves); football team organizer
Mandem Meetup Wolves (MMU Wolves)
Episode: JCIP #377 - Danny Grady
Jamie Hall
Member of Mandem Meetup Wolves, Wolverhampton branch; facilitator and community leader
Mandem Meetup Wolves
Episode: JCIP #376 - Jamie Hall
Arthur Colquhoun
Founder of YES Club; Founders' Associate at The Fifth
YES Club; The Fifth
Episode: JCIP #375 - Arthur Colquhoun

Host

Freddie Cocker
Host of The Just Checking In Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 126 ratings
  • Spoke to a Bloke (Simon Whitmore)

    Just listened to the episode with Simon and it reduced me to tears some sad but mostly of pride of how far he’s come since his moment of crisis. Freddie did a wonderful job hosting such a delicate and raw topic and hope this helps others going through something similar to Simon. Thank you both ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JamesKennedyJK
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Highly recommended

    Exceptional conversations, well worth listening to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dee Emm M
    Australia5 months ago
  • Impactful

    A subject that so few are prepared to tackle but one that is so important and impacts so many. Both inspiring and thought provoking.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zxcvbbnmasdfghjklqwertyuiop
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • A open, honest and inspiring podcast

    Really enjoyed chatting with Freddie on Just Checking In about my mental health journey and the work my company and I do to support and raise awareness of mental health. Such an open, welcoming conversation and I was made to feel completely at ease throughout. I’ve also listened to other episodes which have been really interesting and inspiring. Highly recommend this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KJB2104
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Brilliant Podcast

    Really enjoying this podcast. Great energy, easy to listen to, and always good for a laugh or a solid deep dive. Definitely worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wonka1opse
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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The host creates a welcoming space that encourages vulnerable storytelling and practical takeaways.
Guests are diverse and highly credible, contributing meaningful perspectives on mental health and masculinity.
Listeners value the open, honest conversations that tackle difficult topics without judgment.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

JCIP #383 - Sam Maclean
Q: What has been your experience of burnout, how did you manage it at the time, and how did you overcome it?
Maclean describes overfilling his time with work, exercise, and other commitments until he felt depleted. He learned to recognize the experience and rebuild his routines in small steps instead of immediately returning to maximum effort.
JCIP #383 - Sam Maclean
Q: Why did you decide to start The Lonely Chapter in May 2024, and what was the inspiration behind the name?
Maclean wanted to ask follow-up questions he felt were missing from podcasts he listened to, and hoped to help people feel less alone by sharing their stories. The title describes a lonely period of personal change before finding a new community.
JCIP #376 - Jamie Hall
Q: If there was a mantra in life that summed up your mental health, what would it be and why?
His guiding mantra is to never give up and to keep trying; with effort and time, he believes change is possible and that resilience is key to managing mental health.
JCIP #376 - Jamie Hall
Q: Tell me about the first or the most important conversation you've ever had with someone about your mental health.
The first meaningful discussion happened with Mandem peers—Christian, Danny, and Ricky Briffa—where he felt safe enough to open up, marking the start of his ongoing journey of talking openly about mental health.
JCIP #376 - Jamie Hall
Q: Tell me back to early life in Wolverhampton, teenagers and looking back, were there any early mental health experiences? If any, who's the Jamie we meet here?
Jamie recounts a rough youth marked by petty trouble and multiple imprisonments starting at 16, with escalating violence and a sense of false belonging, followed by a pivotal shift after discovering Mandem and seeking healthier outlets.

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Across recent episodes, conversations center on mental health, masculinity, and the social dimensions of wellbeing. Guests span academia, activism, journalism, music, and entrepreneurship, with recurring focus on consent, online harms, grief, recovery, and community-based solutions. The host cultivates an open, practical dialogue that blends personal vulnerability with policy, education, and real-world impact—often tying individual stories to broader societal conversations. Notable is the emphasis on empowering men and boys to talk honestly, while showcasing diverse voices and actionable takeaways for families, schools, workplaces, and community groups.

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3. Jide Ehizele
4. Luke Slater
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6. Conor Warren
7. Danny Grady
8. Jamie Hall

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