In episode 236 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Oliver Tennant. 

Ollie is an actor and the Founder of Run4Hope, a campaign he has created where he is running 12 marathons in 12 months to raise money for men's mental health charity, James’ Place UK. 

In this episode we discuss how and why he started Run4Hope and his fitness journey into getting ready for the marathons. 

We then explore how his skills as an actor have helped him promote the campaign and why he allowed other runners to join him on the marathons if they want to.

For Ollie’s mental health, we discuss bullying he experienced whilst at boarding school from his peers, suicidality, how acting gave him a tool to develop his self-confidence and self-esteem and the fresh start which acting school provided for him.

We also discuss how he came to terms with his bisexuality, accepting it and embracing it as he entered adulthood.

We finish by discussing perfectionism which the bullying gave Ollie as a scar, how he manages it and harnesses it as well.

As always, #itsokaytovent

Find out how you can donate to Run4Hope or take part in one of their marathons here: https://linkin.bio/runforhope2024/ 

You can follow Run4Hope on social media below: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_run4hope/

You can listen to our previous episode with Andy Noon from James' Place UK here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-224-andy-noon

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JCIP #236 - Oliver Tennant

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 #236 - Oliver Tennant

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