In episode 232 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with academic and writer Dr Samuel Mace.

Sam currently works as a teaching fellow at the University of Leeds and has a SubStack called ‘Theory Matters’. He also holds a BA and MA in Politics and a PHD, which specialised in political theory and middle-eastern studies.

We came across Sam through an article he wrote in The Critic entitled ‘Beyond mental health awareness’. The piece explores a lot of the uncomfortable conversations around mental illness and proposes some solutions we need to have if we are to truly tackle the issue.

In this episode we discuss Sam’s academic journey, a deep dive into the article, socialisation and the lack of connection in today’s society and how that specifically affects men and male loneliness.

For Sam’s mental health, we discuss a year out he took from university between his second year and third year in 2014/15 and the positive affect that had on his mental health and the importance of having strong and supportive networks in your life.

We finish by discussing the grief of losing his dad a few years ago and the metaphorical ‘bolt of lightning’ which it had on him and caused him to make some positive changes in his life.

As always, #itsokaytovent

You can read Sam's article we discussed in The Critic in full here: thecritic.co.uk/beyond-mental-health-awareness/

You can subscribe to Sam's SubStack here: theorymatters.substack.com/

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JCIP #232 - Samuel Mace

This weeks episode features founder and creator of VENT UK, Freddie Cocker. Through his own experiences with mental health he decided there needed to be a place where everyone, but especially men and boys can open up about their mental health issues, break down stigmas and start conversations and so the platform Vent was created. Freddie talks to us all about his experiences and life up until now!  

You can find out more about Freddie here:

Instagram: @venthelpuk // freddiec94

Talkin' About...Venting with Freddie Cocker - Episode 48

This week! Freddie, founder of Vent drops by to discuss all things mental health with us. We talk about the stigma around men’s mental health in particular, how hard it can be opening up, & therapy. (plus more!)

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EP 4. “mental health doesn’t discrimnate, it doesn’t matter who you are.”

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!

JCIP #232 - Samuel Mace

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