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Talking To My ThoughtsEp29 | Is Porn And Masturbation Damaging Us?*Contains Adult Language*Why is there such a taboo around masturbation?Is Porn a bad thing?Sex is such a natural and common thing and yet we find it so uncomfortable to talk about.Mikel joins us to try and break the negative perceptions we have around porn and masturbation.Join the conversation and follow us instagram.com/talkingtomythoughts.Featuring Mikel Ameen (@mikel_the_energy)Our podcast is hosted on buzzsprout, sign up and get an amazon gift card worth $20 with the link - https://www.buzzsprout.com...2021-07-041h 05Talking To My ThoughtsSPECIAL: This Is Why We Celebrate Our Fathers!Happy Fathers DayAs men we often struggle with showing affection. Particularly fathers towards their sons, so we decided to tackle this head on and invite our dads to talk about fatherhood, masculinity and so much more.Listen to the stories from the previous generation and see how much, if at all things have changed.Join the conversation and follow us instagram.com/talkingtomythoughts.Our podcast is hosted on buzzsprout, sign up and get an amazon gift card worth $20 with the link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=62674Support the...2021-06-191h 25Talking To My ThoughtsEp28 | Are You A False Leader? (Ft Anthony Odle & PJ)With so many Icons of our past being humanised by the mistakes they have made we thought it was a great opportunity to talk about how we wrongly put people on a pedestal and follow false leaders.but what is a false leader? and where should our role models particularly as young black men be coming from?Anthony a school teacher and PJ a political consultant join us to talk about Father figures & Role models, touching on our own experiences of being let down by the people we looked up to.Join the conversation a...2021-06-061h 14Talking To My ThoughtsEp27 | Am I Willing To Die To Get Rich? (Ft Targhe)Are we willing to die for the money, better yet WHY are we dying for it?Money is one of the biggest motivations and some will even go as far as to die to get rich or even kill to get the bag.We are joined by Targhe to talk about our experiences in the money race and what we really believe is important when it comes to gaining financial freedom.Join the conversation and follow us instagram.com/talkingtomythoughts.Featuring TargheOur podcast is hosted on buzzsprout, sign up...2021-05-231h 07Talking To My ThoughtsEp26 | How Can I Manage My Money & A Relationship? (Ft Emmanuel Asuquo)We hit on a big topic, Money and Relationships!Its such a challenge to be in a relationship or even start dating when you have financial struggles.What are your financial goals and do they meet the ambitions of your partner.We are joined by our financial expert Emmanuel to talk us through some of his experiences and put our listeners questions to the test.Join the conversation and follow us instagram.com/talkingtomythoughts.Featuring Emmanuel (@theemaneffectuk)Our podcast is hosted on buzzsprout, sign up and get an amazon...2021-05-091h 09Talking To My ThoughtsEp25 | Am I Man Enough? Questioning My Masculinity (Ft Joss Cambridge-Simmons)A question we all ask ourselves at some point in our lives.Am I Man Enough?Joss cambridge-simmons joins us to talk about his experiences being comfortable with his own masculinity and the challenges we face as men battling social constructs.Join the conversation and follow us instagram.com/talkingtomythoughts.Featuring Joss (@josssimmonsthebrand)Our podcast is hosted on buzzsprout, sign up and get an amazon gift card worth $20 with the link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=62674Support the show2021-04-251h 03Talking To My ThoughtsEp24 | How Do We Heal Broken Men? (Ft Alex Holmes)How do we heal broken men?Can we, is it our responsibility?We all experience ups and downs but not healing from our traumas can be very damaging.Simon, Craig and Alex talk about how men can help themselves and break away from the things that are holding them backJoin the conversation and follow us instagram.com/talkingtomythoughts.Featuring Alex (@byalexholmes)Our podcast is hosted on buzzsprout, sign up and get an amazon gift card worth $20 with the link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=62674...2021-04-111h 06Talking To My ThoughtsEp23 | Should We Be Protecting Women Better? (Ft Ryan & Denzil)With the ongoing events of men abusing, kidnapping and even killing women is it now time to take a stand as men and say enough?How do we tackle this deep rooted issue?Who takes ownership and responsibility? Simon, Craig, Ryan and Denzil talk about how men can make a difference and help change the narrative.Join the conversation and follow us instagram.com/talkingtomythoughts.Featuring Ryan (@maccamcfarlane) Denz (@Denz_creates)Our podcast is hosted on buzzsprout, sign up and get an amazon gift card worth $20 with the link...2021-03-281h 07Talking To My ThoughtsSPECIAL: One Year Anniversary!!!Yes we made it to our first year!Join Simon & Craig for some celebration and reflection on our first podcasting year.Join the conversation and follow us instagram.com/talkingtomythoughts. You can buy us a coffee buymeacoff.ee/ttmtpodcast orSupport the show2020-12-0623 minTalking To My ThoughtsEp22 | Am I Creating A Toxic Relationship? (Ft Adrian & LJ)Arguments are a natural part of a relationship, you have to learn about each other and come to an understanding that works for both parties.Unfortunately many relationships end because of a level of toxicity involved.Control, Dominance, Selfishness, Expectations, we grow up with a sense of who we are and who our partners should be but are we the reason why it never works out? Am I creating a toxic relationship? Am I in one?Simon, Craig, Daniel and LJ talk about what it is to be in a toxic relationship and...2020-10-1859 minTalking To My ThoughtsEp21 | What Is A Black Mans Place In The Home? (Ft Naaman & Ryan)What place should a man hold in a home?What if there is more than one dominate figure in the home?How do you find your feet as a black man maturing in a family full of women?This episode Simon and Criag are joined by Ryan & Naaman to talk about the process of finding your place as a black man in the home.Join the conversation and follow us instagram.com/talkingtomythoughts. Featuring Naaman (@jab_jab_dingz) Ryan (@Maccamcfarlane)Our podcast is hosted on buzzsprout, sign up and get...2020-09-2652 minTalking To My ThoughtsEp20 | Men During Pregnancy (Ft Ashley J, Stefan & Bradz)Is male pregnancy even a thing?Quite rightly when it comes to pregnancy women are the main focus, after all they are the ones giving birth, but what about the fathers? Do they not go through anything during pregnancy, well to be honest yes, some more than others.This episode Simon is joined by Bradz, Ashley J and SJP to talk about the process of becoming a father and how we as men are effected during the months leading up to it.Join the conversation and follow us instagram.com/talkingtomythoughts. Featuring...2020-06-2855 minTalking To My ThoughtsEp19 | How Do I Manage Grief As A Man (Ft Touche & Ricky)Death is such a hard part of life, we unfortunately all experience loss and deal with grief at some point in our lives.As men do we become desensitised to death?why do we think its not ok to cry?How do we cope with a massive loss?Toucheon and Ricky join us to open up about their losses in life and how they managing it to this day.Join the conversation and follow us instagram.com/talkingtomythoughts. Featuring Ricky (@ricardolifting) Toucheon (@touche_)Our podcast is hosted on...2020-06-2156 minTalking To My ThoughtsEp18 | Can I Outgrow My Parents? (Ft Ricky & Leon)This episode brings in the experiences of Leon and Ricky to talk about their upbringing in london and how it made them the men they are today.Craig and Simon bring the conversation to the forefront with honest depictions of what it was like with violence in the home, being responsible for younger siblings and the early stages of becoming a man in the inner cities of london.We live, we learn, we love, we grow but can we ever outgrow our parents?Join the conversation and follow us instagram.com/talkingtomythoughts2020-06-1454 minTalking To My ThoughtsEp17 | Am I A D**khead?! (Ft Aaron Roach Bridgeman)*This episode contains adult content*This episode brings together the thoughts of Simon, Craig and Aaron to discuss the male ego.where does the male ego stem from?why do we not associate ego with women?Is having an ego even a bad thing and how do we control it?Join the conversation and follow us instagram.com/talkingtomythoughtsFeaturing Aaron (@aaronroachbridgeman)Our podcast is hosted on buzzsprout, sign up and get an amazon gift card worth $20 with the link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=626742020-06-0753 minTalking To My ThoughtsEp16 | Can I Fake It Till I Make It? (The Broke Mentality)Our we too quick to blame others for our misfortunes?Being poor can be a reality but being broke is actually a mentality.How do we get out of the continuous cycle of teaching our kids that money is something to be afraid of.Craig and Simon are joined by Ebenezer and Mike to discuss how we get out of the rat race and start taking control of our lives and our finances.Join the conversation and follow us instagram.com/talkingtomythoughtsFeaturing Mike (@ceomoneymike) & Ebenezer (@the_ebenzeroluwole)Our podcast...2020-05-3153 minTalking To My ThoughtsEp15 | Am I A Liability To Women? (Ft Denzil)*This episode contains adult content*As men, how do we value our women?Why is it that many of us associate sex with value?If she has a high body count is she less respectable?If she sleeps with you on the first date is she a hoe?is the issue not with the women but how you see yourself?Craig, Simon and Denzil try and address this by reflecting on their past experiences.Join the conversation and follow us instagram.com/talkingtomythoughtsFeaturing Denzil (@denz_creates)2020-05-2451 minTalking To My ThoughtsEp14 | Why Do I Suppress My Blackness At Work? (Ft Jordan Harry)As a black man does being successful mean we have to conform?why can we not be our true unapologetic selves and still be successful?What does success even look like?These are the questions we ask ourselves, Simon and Craig are joined by Jordan Harryto talk about just that.Do you feel the need to suppress yourself in order to progress at work? Be part of the conversation and let us know how you manage the pressures put on you to conform.Follow us instagram.com/talkingtomythoughts2020-05-1750 minTalking To My ThoughtsEp13 | Has Social Media Ruined Dating? (Ft Trebla & Josh)Times are changing and our relationships are often initially built through apps rather than face to face, but is this a good thing?How do you deal with meeting new people when they are not always showing you there true self?How do you manage the pressure being in a new relationship and having so much exposure to opinions online?We are joined by Criag, Simon, Albert and Josh to talk about our experiences with building relationships via social media.contact us on our socials and get involved in the conversationinstagram...2020-05-1053 minTalking To My ThoughtsEp12 | How Do I Deal With My Regrets? (Ft Sherwin)Why would you be happy to live your same mistakes over again?Living with regret does show remorse and open you up to change but does it truly solve anything?In the episode we are joined by Simon, Craig and Sherwin to talk about our deepest regret and how we deal with our mistakes.contact us on our socials and get involved in the conversationinstagram.com/talkingtomythoughts/Our podcast is hosted on buzzsprout, sign up and get an amazon gift card worth $20 with the link - https://www.buzzsprout.com...2020-05-0342 minTalking To My ThoughtsEp11 | How Can I Live A Life In Isolation & Uncertainty (Ft Denzil)In this episode we are joined by Simon, Craig and Denzil and addressing how the global lockdown has effect us and the way we live in uncertain times.Do you suffer from increased anxiety?Has living in isolation with your family put more pressure on your relationships?contact us on our socials and get involved in the conversationinstagram.com/talkingtomythoughts/Featuring Denzil (@denz_creates)Our podcast is hosted on buzzsprout, sign up and get an amazon gift card worth $20 with the link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer...2020-04-2647 minTalking To My ThoughtsSPECIAL: Men In Relationships & Love Languages (Ft Stefan)Valentines day is a day for sharing, be it gifts, love or time.But how do we express our love when we are in a relationship?Simon and Craig are joined by SJP to talk about, love, relationships, love language.How do you like to receive love and how do you express it?Join in the conversation and share your thoughts.Engage with us via instagram.com/talkingtomythoughts/Featuring SJP (@slashjones)Our podcast is hosted on buzzsprout, sign up and get an amazon gift card worth $20 with the...2020-02-1345 minTalking To My ThoughtsEp10 | Why Is It Important To Talk?Mental health is a huge problem we need to address in our society, especially among young men who are continuing to take their own lives, not being able to express feelings and open up plays a very big part in this.Craig and Simon are joined by several guests to talk about why its so important to talk and how to go about doing so.What stops you from opening up?Do you hold a lot of your feelings in and why?contact us on our socials and get involved in the...2020-02-0941 minTalking To My ThoughtsEp9 | Is It Time To Be Smarter With Our Money? (Ft Kevin)Craig and Simon are joined by Kevin to talk about the true value of money.As a man we are raised to be the breadwinners, the ones to work, make money and support the family but is it really the be all and end all? In this episode we talk about the 'Money Mindset' how do we see money and in what way can it both negatively and positively effect our lives.Engage with us via instagram.com/talkingtomythoughts/Featuring Kev (@certified_kev357)Our podcast is hosted on buzzsprout, sign up...2020-02-0241 minTalking To My ThoughtsEp8 | Am I Good Enough As A Father? (Ft Michael Harper)Being a parent is never easy, as a man you can feel constant pressures not only from others but also yourself.In this episode we are joined by Craig, Simon and Michael who talk us through their experiences of fatherhood and how they deal with those pressures.Engage with us via instagram.com/talkingtomythoughts/Featuring MH (@michaellharper)Our podcast is hosted on buzzsprout, sign up and get an amazon gift card worth $20 with the link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=62674Support the show2020-01-2646 minTalking To My ThoughtsEp7 | What Am I Really Afraid Of? (Ft Denzil)Denzil joins Craig and Simon to talk about the things that play on their mind.What is fear?Our fears can consume us but how do we leverage fear and use it as a tool to overcome what makes us most afraid.Engage with us via instagram.com/talkingtomythoughts/Featuring Denzil (@denz_creates)Our podcast is hosted on buzzsprout, sign up and get an amazon gift card worth $20 with the link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=62674Support the show2020-01-1941 minTalking To My ThoughtsEp6 | When Do I Become A Man? (Ft Ebenezer)Ebenezer takes part in this topic to discuss with Simon and Craig, whats its like becoming a man.Am I a man? when did I transition into one? and what do I need to do now that I am no longer a boy?Manhood is a very subjective topic and everybody has their own opinion on what a man is but how do you define it? can you? In this episode we do our very best to answer some of these questions and speak from our own experiences about what it means when you become...2020-01-1242 minTalking To My ThoughtsEp5 | Who Can I Really Trust In This World? (Ft Troy)Trust can be a fragile thing.Who do you give your trust to?How do you trust?Have you ever felt distrusted?Craig and Simon are joined by Troy to try and answer these very questions.Hear our thoughts on the circle of trust we have and how social media effects our ability to trust others entirely.Engage with us via instagram.com/talkingtomythoughts/Featuring Troy (@Teejayblackz)Our podcast is hosted on buzzsprout, sign up and get an amazon gift card worth $20 with the link - https...2020-01-0546 minTalking To My ThoughtsSPECIAL: 2020 New Year, New You!What does the new year mean to you?How will you progress into 2020?This is a new year special 2020 with Simon and Craig.Wishing everyone a happy new year for 2020 and reflecting on 2019.Follow us - instagram.com/talkingtomythoughts/Our podcast is hosted on buzzsprout, sign up and get an amazon gift card worth $20 with the link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=62674Support the show2019-12-3111 minTalking To My ThoughtsEp4 | Can You Live A Full Life Without Money? (Ft Denzil)Should I chase the money or follow my passion?Is money really the focus for me?How do I do what is set out for me if I'm broke?Join Simon, Craig and Denzil to talk about some of these questions that play on our mind.We talk about our experiences with the struggles and pressures we face and try and produce food for thought to help us move forward.Engage with us via instagram.com/talkingtomythoughts/Featuring Denzil (@denz_creates)Our podcast is hosted on buzzsprout, sign up...2019-12-2935 minTalking To My ThoughtsSPECIAL: Happy HolidaysChristmas special with Simon and Craig, wishing all happy holidayswhat does the festive period mean to you and how will you celebrate?Engage with us via instagram.com/talkingtomythoughts/Our podcast is hosted on buzzsprout, sign up and get an amazon gift card worth $20 with the link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=62674Support the show2019-12-2407 minTalking To My ThoughtsEp3 | Is There More To Life Than Just Us? (Ft Simon S)In this episode we bring our friend Simon into the conversation to talk about how he built his relationship with God and how faith is a pivotal part in the way he now chooses to live his life.Join Simon (SJ) and Craig to uncover discussion around God, Faith, Religion and how it effects the choices they make as men.Engage with us via instagram.com/talkingtomythoughts/Featuring Simon (@simonsaystravelandretire)Our podcast is hosted on buzzsprout, sign up and get an amazon gift card worth $20 with the link - https://www.buzzsprout...2019-12-2236 minTalking To My ThoughtsEp2 | Why Should I Care About Black History?How connected am I to my culture?Is it important to know about my history in order to move forward?These are a few of the questions we ask ourselves in this episode about black history.Join Simon and Craig as they talk about what's on their mind when it comes to the history of black people.How do you stay connected to your culture, do you think its important?become part of the conversation and get in touch.Engage with us via instagram.com/talkingtomythoughts/Our podcast is...2019-12-1540 minTalking To My ThoughtsEp1 | Why Do I Feel So Anxious? (Ft Denzil)Why do I feel so anxious?Do I suffer from it or is it something else?How can I help ease the fear and pressure that anxiety brings?These are the questions we ask ourselves in this episode, addressing our own personal experiences and how we deal with them on a daily basis.In our first ever episode we cover the feelings of anxiety that all men fear but are afraid to talk about, what makes us anxious and how to we recover from it?Simon, Craig and Denzil talk us through their...2019-12-0938 minTalking To My ThoughtsIntroduction: What Is Talking To My Thoughts Podcast?Welcome to Talking To My Thoughts the podcast.The place where we have open, honest and raw conversations about the things that are on our minds. BUT there is a twist, we believe before you can be open with others you first have to be open with yourself! We are not just here to talk but to listen.let us take you through a journey of truths and emotions all driven by the mindset of men.Stay tuned to hear more from us as we bring you new and insightful content each week.Engage...2019-12-0402 min