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Freaking the F OutTravel with Holly RubensteinTravel - in AND out of covid is our topic for today. For obvious reasons, the travel industry has been hugely impacted by the lockdown restrictions around the world. Joining us this week is the entertainment and travel journalist Holly Rubenstein who hosts the UK's #1 travel podcast The Travel Diaries (which we would highly recommend for some healthy wanderlust). In the episode we allow ourselves to dream a little about the travels we have loved and where we can't wait to go back to, as well as digging into what the restrictions on travel have been and what they're likely to...2021-04-2649 minFreaking the F OutCharity with Fundraising Expert Rob WoodsThe pandemic has hit charities HARD. We dig into why donating & fundraising are proving tricky (even before COVID) and how charities are doing brilliant things to pivot in these uncertain times. We feel good about being involved but also we hate shaking our bucket and asking for people's attention and ...money! And it can feel very vulnerable sharing such personal stories. We speak to Rob Woods, Fundraising expert and Podcast Host of Fundraising Bright Spots to understand how charities themselves work and how they are adapting in the pandemic.
Freaking the F Out is a podcast where Kelsey Bennett and Maddy Scot...2021-04-1240 minFreaking the F OutTrolling with The Circle's Alex HobernThe internet is a pretty wonderful thing, but with approximately 3.7 billion people having access to it...at times it's going to get...a bit nasty. This week we are talking about 'trolling' and we are joined by the winner of 'The Circle' Series 1: Alex Hobern. More specifically, we talk about:
- What it is
- Our personal experiences of it
- Who gets trolled and why people troll
- The concept of anonymity...and some celebrity trolls
- What it can do to your mental health, what social media is doing about it and what you can do about it to...2021-03-2952 minFreaking the F OutRedundancy (with Hanna Andersen, founder of As We Are)It's a big topic this week and a pretty timely one, with current redundancy rates in the UK shooting up past the rates from the last financial crisis and predicted to keep on rising in 2021. Both of us pod-wives have experience of being made redundant, so we are talking about all the emotions we felt going through it. Later we are joined by Hanna Andersen founder of As We Are in our brand new ASK THE EXPERT section. She answers all of your questions and gives us heaps of resources to take a look at if you're being made redundant you...2021-03-171h 05Freaking the F OutBeing Fearless with Chloe BrotheridgeReady to take on the new week of the new month without fear? Yes? Good for you! No? Well, turns out, that's ok too (thankfully). Chloe Brotheridge is a Hypnotherapist, Coach and Author of The Anxiety Solution and The Confidence Solution and she talks to us about 'Being Fearless' this week. We delve into how bravery isn't really to do with an absence of fear and how confidence isn't really something you have or you don't - as well as taking a peek at our inner critic and core beliefs. Eek! Very brave...
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Ins...2021-03-0141 minFreaking the F OutSelf Promotion with Stefanie Sword WilliamsOh gosh, this old thing? No, it's just our new podcast episode. Embarrassing really... If this is how you sound when trying to talk about your successes and achievements then this is the episode for you! Our guest is Stefanie Sword-Williams, founder of F*ck Being Humble and she manages to convince us that Self-Promotion is not a dirty word and that it's very possible to sound confidence without coming across as arrogant. It's actually pretty great...
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F*ck Being Humble: @fbeinghumbleldn https://ww...2021-02-1552 minFreaking the F OutNutrition with Isa RobinsonRecorded as part of Groupon's 'Wellness Week' we are talking to Isa Robinson - a Registered Associate Nutritionist - all about the topic of...Nutrition. *Discussing fad diets and the link between mood and food.* Emotional Eating* Intuitive Eating * Critical self talk* Attachments to food
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Artwork by Chris Hastings-Spital (@chrismhs)2021-01-2548 minFreaking the F Out2020: The review.Well the world turned upside down this year, in all the ways. We take a look back at the 2020 timeline, our personal highs & lows and give you our Top 5 (ish) book, podcast, film, TV recommendations (turns out, we're a soppy pair).
Books
Plum (poetry)- Hollie McNish
Where The Crawdads Sing- Delia Owens
Educated- Tara Westover
American Dirt- Janine Cummins
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck- Mark Manson
About Race- Rennie Eddo Lodge
A little Life- Hanya Yanagihara
Films
Paddington 2
The Grinch (the Pharell Williams version)
Podcasts
Grounded by Louis Theroux
Squiggly Careers (also a book)
TV
Bri...2020-12-3136 minFreaking the F OutLockdownWell, we're still here. In lockdown. Recorded before any of the confusing new announcements from Boris and his merry men - we are delving into our new lockdown habits this week. Snacking, crying, having conversations with yourself, food obsessions, alcohol consumption, sleeping routines, napping, new hobbies (no hobbies), working from home, too many quizzes, zoom fatigue, shopping habits and wondering where on earth our bras might be. If found, please return to ftfopod. Oh yes, and wash your courgettes.
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Facebook: Freaking...2020-05-1150 minFreaking the F OutCoping in a CrisisIt's a very weird old time at the moment. Coronavirus has changed our way of life in a matter of weeks. In this episode, rather than dwelling on the facts and the figures (because everyone already knows them), we are sending you a virtual care package: our episode on Coping In A Crisis. What can you do to look after your mental health? What weird and wonderful ways can you find to entertain yourself and your friends and family? And how many episodes is too many episodes of The Chase?
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Facebook: Frea...2020-03-3149 minFreaking the F OutFestivalsWas there a HINT of Spring in the air this weekend? Has it made you remember that SUMMER exists? And what comes with Summer? Festivaaaaaaaaals. Focusing in on the more trivial aspects of our anxious minds this week we are talking all about the highs and lows of listening to live bands in the sun...or sometimes the rain and the mud. Kelsey is a hardcore festival fan. Maddy has some reservations. Mainly around the portaloo situation. There's some slightly jazzy music included in this episode...we were trying something out...but back to normal next time.
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Email:ftfopod@gmail.c...2020-03-0234 minFreaking the F OutBreak UpsBreak ups can be the WORST. The person you probably spent the most amount of time with is now...well...(not to quote Gotye but)...basically somebody that you used to know. It's weird. But is it worse and weirder if you're the 'breaker up-er' or the 'breaker up-ee'? Do your emotions differ depending on the age you are? Does it make it easier depending on the reason you've ended things? And what happens next - do you surround yourself with friends or like to deal with things solo? And what happens if you see an ex out in the wi...2020-02-2447 minFreaking the F OutValentine's Day with Jamie Windust- LIVE at the Vault FestivalThis live episode from 14th February 2020 was recorded at The Horse & Stables pub as part of The Vault Festival and raising money for Child.org. We were joined by Jamie Windust and, appropriately, tackled the subject of Valentine's Day and the worries that can crop up on the most romantic day of the year...and a little bit about the troubles of dating in general. It was OUR favourite V Day to date and we hope you enjoy!
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Jamie Windust: https://www.jamiewindust.co.uk/ @jamie_win...2020-02-1745 minFreaking the F OutDating - (revisited)This week we are delving back into the archives to look at dating. It's Valentine's Day on Friday...so we thought it was appropriate! Ultimately, it’s really weird and most of the time you’ll have a better time staying home and watching TV in your trackies. But sometimes you’ve got to take a chance, so strap yourself in for a discussion about the perils of online dating, going for unavailable, beardy hipsters and mutual ghosting. This is the low down on our particular anxieties from the dating world.2020-02-1029 minFreaking the F OutExerciseExercise! What does that word conjure up for you? Eighties aerobics? Pumping iron at the gym? Perhaps a zumba class! Were you a sporty child or did P.E. lessons fill you with dread? How much exercise are you MEANT to do a week? Do you do it more for your physical or mental health? How much money do you spend each month on the gym...and do you ever go? We found lots to be fearful of when it comes to getting a sweat on...but also lots of upsides. Listen in, perhaps while on a gentle jog.
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Ema...2020-02-0345 minFreaking the F OutLiving AbroadThis week we are joined by Miles Otway: born and raised in London but current resident of San Francisco (or SF to those in the know). We discuss the terrifying logistics of moving to another country, the loneliness that comes with being away from your friends and family and how home will always be home but it can start to feel...different. Living abroad can be fantastic, but there's a LOT to worry about.
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Facebook: F...2020-01-2038 minFreaking the F OutVeganismThe vegan diet seems to have exploded in popularity in the last few years and people are often very passionate about it - whether they're for or against. In this episode we look at exactly what the vegan diet is and the reasons why veganism is a choice for some. We also consider some of the difficulties of being a vegan - when you're eating on the go, when your friends want to go to a steakhouse or when you're worried people might be making all sorts of assumptions about you at a party. In this episode we are joined by...2020-01-1346 minFreaking the F OutNew Year's ResolutionsIt's 2020 baby and we're back with a brand new episode! The end of the year - and in this case the end of the DECADE - can be a good time to reflect on the highs and lows. But what about going forwards? New year, new you? Or are you happy just the way you are? Do new year's resolutions set us up for failure or do they give us inspiring goals to work towards? What's worked in the past and what have you given up by January 3rd? Whether you're still feeling strong in your resolutions, have fallen off th...2020-01-0641 minFreaking the F OutChallenges: Turning 30We're back with another mini-episode, this time challenging ourselves to write a letter from our 80 year old selves to our current selves. In our main episode last week we were freaking out about turning 30...but how young would that seem to an octogenarian? We consider what we would like to hear we get up to over the next 50 years...and what the important things are that we should value.
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Artwork by Chris Hastings-Spital (@chrismhs)2019-07-1609 minFreaking the F OutBody ShamingIn this week's episode we are talking about 'body shaming' with owner of The Pilates Pod (a studio in Hitchin, not a podcast!) - Michelle Smith. Michelle talks about her own experiences of being body shamed and we consider how the 'desired' body shape for women has changed a lot over the last century. We chat about the role of celebrity and social media in how we feel about our bodies - and also discuss whether body shaming is particularly rife in the sporting industry.
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Twitter: @ftfo...2019-07-1546 minFreaking the F OutChallenges: SuccessThis is the first of our mini 'challenges' episodes - where we try to do something practical to address our anxieties. In our episode about Success, Nadine Wild-Palmer told us that she always wonders what 6 year old Nadine would think about what she's doing now. So, we decided to write our 6 year old selves a letter, to tell them what we've been up to with all our many decades - and where we think we can give ourselves a little pat on the back!
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Artwork by Ch...2019-07-0912 minFreaking the F OutTurning 30Turning 30 is a bit scary isn't it? You start to not understand the 'youth of today', your crow's feet start really settling in and you no longer have the status of being the 'young person' at work. That's before you start hearing the tick tock of the biological clock and getting invites to 17 weddings a summer. But...there are lots of positives to the allegedly greatest decade...and you can have a fancy party to celebrate, so it's not all bad! This week we are joined by the lovely Amy Hawkins - clinical psychologist, great pal and - importantly for th...2019-07-0840 minFreaking the F OutSuccessWhat does success mean to you? How do you measure it? Are you someone who makes a 5 year plan and tracks your progress towards it, or do you prefer to go with the flow? We know that comparison is the thief of joy - but can you resist sneaking a peak at what other people are achieving to check you are 'keeping up'? Sigh...it's a tough one. Come freak out with us you bunch of successful people!
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Artwork by Chris Hastin...2019-06-1744 minFreaking the F OutBeing Naked with 'The Naked Podcast'This week's episode comes to you from BBC Radio Sheffield and is a collaboration with The Naked Podcast. The wonderful Kat Harbourne and Jenny Eels talk all things 'being naked'. Why do some people feel comfortable strutting about with nothing on, but others cover up walking from their bedroom to the bathroom? Were you brought up in a 'naked household' and has that affected your attitude to it now? What's your go-to gym changing room etiquette? And what does your anxious mind decide that other people are thinking when you do strip off? We bare all about our worries about...ba...2019-06-1048 minFreaking the F OutLonelinessThis week's episode is about a difficult topic...loneliness. It's such an emotive word that it has Kelsey tearing up before we've even begun. We discuss what it is (which is actually more complicated than it sounds) and what our own experiences of loneliness have been. Apparently over 9 million people in the UK report feeling lonely - and it's not just the older population. So, if you are feeling lonely, it turns out you're not alone. Tune in for our attempt to tackle this tricky topic!
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Art...2019-05-1341 minFreaking the F OutHolidaysHolidaaaay! Celebraaaate! Holidays are, without a doubt, our favourite things of life. If we could live on holiday, oh we would. But. That's not to say they don't come with their own fair share of worries and stress. Where to go. The holiday admin. Flying. The cost. Who to go with. Losing luggage. Getting ill. Staying in dodgy places. Travel companies going bust. And a very British fear...the weather. Recorded on a gloriously sunny bank holiday in the UK with a prosecco in hand, join us as we try to navigate keeping calm while getting away from it all.
Contact...2019-05-0648 minFreaking the F OutLive Recording - Imposter Syndrome with People Soup PodcastThis week's episode is a little different. It's a mashup with the podcast People Soup, which was recorded as a live fringe event at the recent Brighton Podcast Festival. Unfortunately Kelsey couldn't leave the M25 area so missed this episode, but Maddy spoke to Ross McIntosh - an organisational psychologist and coach - about Imposter Syndrome. What is it? What's the origin of the term? What are our own experiences of feeling it? And, perhaps most importantly, what can we do about it? Ross is a 'global expert' in using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy in the workplace (although as he explains in...2019-04-2943 minFreaking the F OutAlcoholThis week's episode is on alcohol and we invited Elliot Ball, founder of The Cocktail Trading Company onto the podcast. It's a huge topic and probably deserves another episode at least, but this week we spoke about why we like drinking alcohol, what constitutes binge drinking and why we allow ourselves to drink too much even though we know hangovers are TERRIBLE. We also speak about alcohol and mental health and why generation z seem to be choosing more and more to cut out alcohol altogether.
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The...2019-04-2244 minFreaking the F OutGrief with Cariad Lloyd & Dr Erin Hope ThompsonThis week's episode is all about grief. An emotional topic, but luckily we were joined by two expert guests. Cariad Lloyd is a comedian, actress, writer and podcast QUEEN. She is usually found hosting the award winning Griefcast, where funny people talk about death and grief. Dr Erin Hope Thompson is the Founder & Director of The Loss Foundation, the only UK charity dedicated solely to providing bereavement support following the loss of a loved one to cancer.
We talk personal experiences with grief, why Cariad thinks 'the grief cycle' is a load of bollocks and what to say to people wh...2019-04-1554 minFreaking the F OutSleepSleep, wonderful sleep! Feeling excited about going to bed is one of the things that makes you realise you are actually an adult. But what about when you can't drift off? What about when you lie there, watching the hours tick by with you still awake? What if that happens night after night? In this episode we discuss all things sleep - dreams, insomnia and top tips to help you snooze, with our great pal, Holly Nicholson!
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How to cope w...2019-04-0845 minFreaking the F OutLiving With HousematesLiving With Housemates
Housemates! Can't live with them, can't live without them. Living with friends can be the BEST. EVER. A ready made bunch of buddies to come home to, cook with, drink with and even cry with. But...living with other people can come with it's fair share of...challenges. What do you do when someone you live with refuses to do the washing up? Or keeps 'forgetting' to pay their share of the bills? Can you let it pass, or do you turn to the passive aggressive notes? In this episode we cover all things living with housemates!
Cont...2019-04-0138 minFreaking the F OutLive Recording for Stand Up To CancerCancer
This is the first live Freaking the F Out podcast and it was recorded at Channel 4 on 12/03/19 for Stand Up To Cancer. Kelsey and Maddy were joined by the incredible Deborah James (aka @bowelbabe from the You, Me & The Big C podcast) and Dr Sam Godfrey (@sciencemansam, a Partnership Specialist at Cancer Research UK).
They discuss what cancer actually is, why people often have anxiety around getting themselves checked and how to be careful about the type of language to use when having these conversations. Deborah also spoke about her experience of living with stage 4 bowel cancer with inspiring ope...2019-03-251h 16Freaking the F OutChristmasChristmas
It's Chrriiiiiiiiistmaaaaaassssssss!!!!!!
It's the most, wonderful time, of the yeeeaaaaaar. And the most stressful. And the most expensive. Our last episode for 2018 is all about the festive time of year. Spending time with family, commercialism, buying presents, feeling lonely, consuming enough red wine to feel constantly sozzled...there's a lot going on!
We discuss it all whilst munching on a delicious roast rustled up by Ms. Bennett (for those who hate the sound of eating, we promise it's only for the first 5 minutes). We may have had a little wine too, which may have led to a few festive s...2018-12-1749 minFreaking the F OutMoney with Laura Whateley (Author of Money: A User's Guide)Money - with Laura Whately, Author of Money: A User's Guide
This week's episode is all about MONEY! Mortgages, savings, pensions, debt...the list of things to worry about just goes on. Not to mention the emotional side of it all - we're secretive about our salaries and our savings. No wonder we sometimes just go out and blow too much of it on a big spending spree.
Luckily, there is a very clever guest on to help with all this muddle. Laura Whateley is a money journalist and author of the fantastic book 'Money: A User's Guide'. She had...2018-12-1054 minFreaking the F OutHaving a Business with Don't Buy Her Flowers founder Steph DouglasHaving a Business - with Don't Buy Her Flowers founder Steph Douglas
When Steph had her first baby she received 8 bunches of flowers...which she just didn't know what to do with. This slightly overwhelmed feeling led to the discovery that there wasn't much of an alternative when it came to gifts for new mums. So, she created one. Don't Buy Her Flowers is a thoughtful gift company, where you can send the new mum in your life to a real treat. It's also expanded to packages for birthdays, get well, thank you, bereavement and any occasion where you might want...2018-12-0348 minFreaking the F OutPlanes, Trains & Automobiles -Part 2Planes, Trains & Automobiles - Part 2
Looping back to finally finish where episode 1 started, this is all about fears relating to transport. Cars, tubes, trains, bikes...they're all terrible in their own unique ways...but we have to use them to get to where we want to go. So tuck yourself up under the nearest person's armpit on your next commute and give this episode a listen!
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A new TFL map to help people with claustrophobia and anxiety:
https://tfl.gov.uk/in...2018-11-2642 minFreaking the F OutBeing Anxious with Stevie Martin (Nobody Panic Podcast)Comedian Stevie Martin from the Nobody Panic podcast joins us in the studio / Kelsey's flat this week. The chat is about 'Being an Anxious Person'. What does anxiety mean? What can we do about the anxious thoughts that race around our heads at times? And why are our brains SO clever yet also SO easily distracted by just...kind of...counting things that we see?
If you haven't already, check out Stevie Martin's podcast Nobody Panic on your favourite podcast platform. Her and Tessa Coates will teach you how to be an adult - with helpful advice and even more...2018-11-1945 minFreaking the F OutNot Being 'Cool' EnoughFTFO about Not Being Cool Enough - with Fraser Pender
What does being cool mean? Don't ask us, our first thought was to look in the dictionary. But trying to fit in with the 'in-crowd' is something that can dominate our thoughts as teenagers - and even have us scratching our heads as confident adults, wondering when everyone in East London started rolling up their trousers and why you didn't get the memo. We chat to Fraser about following trends, cool jobs and...Henry Winkler. Give it a listen, if you're cool.
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Hands up - who looks at their Instagram feed first thing in the morning? Despite best intentions to start the day in a more healthy way? Yup. We hear you. This episode is all about social media. It can be good (#MeToo, connecting us to more people around the world), bad (giving us something to constantly compare ourselves to) and ugly (hello twitter trolls!). Kate Naylor runs Social Media for E4, so she knows a thing or two about it! Please listen...and then share on your own social media!
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Periods! No, don't switch off! They're interesting. And annoying. And mysterious. In this episode, the chat is all about 'that time of the month' - the science and the stigma. There is also a slightly surreal Q&A at the end, from menfolk who have questions and aren't afraid to ask them (and mask them with humour).
We're thrilled that this episode is supported by Bloody Good Period - a fantastic company who take donations and supply them to asylum seeker drop-in centres and food banks in London and the UK. The...2018-10-2947 minFreaking the F OutCareers Pt 2 with Otegha UwagbaFTFO about Careers - Part 2 with Otegha Uwagba
It's a special episode this week, as they're joined in the studio by the wonderful Otegha Uwagba. Author of the best selling Little Black Book - A Toolkit for Working Women, founder of the community Women Who AND named in Forbes 2018 30 under 30 list - she's harnessing a super power right about now. They talk through Otegha's career journey, the scary things about 'freelancing' and consider whether a little bit of imposter syndrome is actually a good thing.
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Email: ftopod@gmail.com...2018-10-2244 minFreaking the F OutCareers Pt 1FTFO about Careers - Part 1
They're back! After a longer than expected hiatus, Kelsey and Maddy return to the studio and are...more anxious than ever. In this episode they talk about their career freak outs - moving upwards, moving sideways, side hustles...it's a confusing world out there, where imposter syndrome can rear its head at any time. Join them as they try to figure it all out. Working 9-5 isn't the only way to make a living.
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This is a one-off summer special and hopefully a bit of light-hearted relief from the relentless heat. They cover the weather, Love Island and the World Cup...so a real mixed bag and hopefully something for everyone. Why have we spent the hottest summer of our lifetimes watching good looking single people in a villa in Majorca? What is gaslighting? Why do we start to care so much about football tournaments? And is it ok to fancy Gareth Southgate?
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Artwork by Ch...2018-07-3038 minFreaking the F OutBeing The Centre of AttentionFTFO about Being the Centre of Attention -
In this episode they discuss Being the Centre of Attention. Kelsey didn't think she had a problem with this, but realises that's not true when she doesn't know what's going to be asked of her. Improv classes are a nightmare. Maddy has a deep rooted fear of being picked on during stand-up comedy and tends to go a bit red in the face when all eyes are on her. The give a pretty flimsy overview of the fight or flight response, involving the phrase 'do I want to punch a lion?' and c...2018-05-2139 minFreaking the F OutBonus Clip- Gender Food BingoHere's the story about Brewdog's 'beer for girls'. Clever? Missing the mark? You decide, but it certainly got them attention.
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/brewdog-pink-beer-women-gender-pay-gap-ipa-launch-a8242356.html%3famp
Apparently it wasn't true, but Doritos got in a bit of hot water over the suggestion that they were going to release Lady Doritos - quieter crisps with less crispy residue. You can imagine that the news did not go down well.
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/worklife/amp16568996/doritos-snacks-for-women-less-crunchy/
And here is the press reacting to the lau...2018-05-1806 minFreaking the F OutMen's Mental Health- Pt 1FTFO about Men's Mental Health - Part 1 -
In episode 9 they discuss Men's Mental Health. It's Mental Health Awareness Week 14th - 20th May and in this episode they talk to Rich, a clinical psychologist, about why men can find it hard to open up about their feelings.
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Have a look at Project 84 from CALM:
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More information about CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably):
https://www.thecalmzone.net/
The Samaritans offe...2018-05-1439 minFreaking the F OutMen's Mental Health- Pt 2FTFO about Men's Mental Health - Part 2 -
In episode 10 they discuss Men's Mental Health again. Rich is back, but this time he is joined by Derek and Gully as they all open up about their own experiences with mental health. Who do they talk to when times get tough? How good are they at recognising their own emotions? Why do they talk so much about football and so little about their feelings? Lots of open, honest and wonderful chat from three excellent humans.
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Artwork by...2018-05-1459 minFreaking the F OutFriendshipsFTFO about Friendships -
In episode 8 they discuss friendships. To fit with the theme, they invited some friends into the glorious podbooth at White City. They discuss what makes a good friendship, friendship breakups, friendship drift-aparts and many other things. There's quite a lot of oooing and aaahing, fuelled by that warm feeling you get when you're surrounded by a group of friends...and drinking prosecco.
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The rest of the Tribe from today's podcast can be found on Instagram @melfaye1 @hollyb...2018-05-0741 minFreaking the F OutRelationshipsFTFO about Relationships -
In episode 7 they discuss relationships. Kelsey has been dreading this episode and Maddy can't seem to say the word 'boyfriend' in anything like a normal voice, but they give it a good go anyway. How do you know if you're in a relationship? What makes a good relationship? A bad one? What happens when people disappear into one? This is a discussion about romantic relationships and the good, the bad and the ugly that goes along with them!
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Artwork by Chris Hasti...2018-04-3042 minFreaking the F OutHappinessFTFO about Happiness - In episode 6 they discuss happiness. The first stumbling block is the definition: what on earth is it? They blag their way through philosophical and psychological explanations, before settling on something that seems to make sense. But why are we so obsessed with being happy? What can we do to keep ourselves happy? Is that even possible and should it be our aim? They also discuss their #3GoodThings exercise and consider what it is that made them most grateful this week.
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Artwork by Ch...2018-04-2338 minFreaking the F OutSiblingsFTFO about Siblings
In episode 5 they discuss siblings. Sam is Maddy’s younger brother and is the podcast’s very first guest! Get ready for a discussion about the difference between oldest and youngest siblings and why everyone seems to revert back to being children when they go home for Christmas. Kelsey does a great impression of an investigative journalist ad tries to get to the bottom of Maddy’s and Sam’s relationship, which mainly involves a childhood of scrapping, fighting for the attention of their parents and being best buds. The conversation also taps into some mens’ seeming inability to o...2018-04-1635 minFreaking the F OutBeing An AdultFTFO about Being an Adult
In episode 4 they discuss their anxieties about being adults. Maddy is worried that there are no rules and you have to make it all up as you go along. Kelsey is concerned that she has been adulting too hard recently and would really quite like a little nap. Both of them have started relating much more to songs and shows from their youth - they all make so much more sense now they are adults - and there is no going back! There are lots of stresses and strains associated with being a grown up, but...2018-04-0930 minFreaking the F OutBody ImageFTFO about Body Image
In episode 3 they discuss body image and consider questions such as - Why is it that although the average UK woman is a size 16, all we see are skinny models advertising our clothes? When Kate Moss said that nothing tastes as good as skinny feels, had she ever tried a chocolate fondant? And is Jameela Jamil the new hero that this world needs? This episode considers body image in all its forms and how everyone is probably freaking the f*ck out about something.
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Facebook: Freaking the F...2018-04-0241 minFreaking the F OutDatingFTFO about Dating
Freaking the F*ck Out is a podcast where Kelsey Bennett and Maddy Scott examine the inner workings of their anxious minds. Covering everything from the minute to the very big and life changing, they’re not mental health professionals but they do happen to have some experience in the field.
In episode 2 they discuss dating. Ultimately, it’s really weird and most of the time you’ll have a better time staying home and watching TV in your trackies. But sometimes, you’ve got to take a chance, so strap yourself in for a discussion about the perils...2018-03-2533 minFreaking the F OutPlanes, Trains & AutomobilesFTFO about Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Part 1
Freaking the F*ck Out is a podcast where Kelsey Bennett and Maddy Scott examine the inner workings of their anxious minds. Covering everything from the minute to the very big and life changing, they’re not mental health professionals but they do happen to have some experience in the field.
In episode 1, they discuss their fear of flying. Maddy used to be sick with fear as soon as her mum told her she was going to Greece. She’s got over it now, but turbulence still makes her cry. Kelsey loved flying as a ki...2018-03-2525 min