Travel - 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 be going forwards. We also ponder what our future travel anxieties might be and whether our behaviours around going on holiday and travelling for business may have changed for good... Freaking the F 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. Contact: Email:ftfopod@gmail.com Twitter: @ftfopod Instagram: @ftfopod Facebook: Freaking the F Out Holly Rubenstein: @HollyRubenstein       The Travel Diaries can be found wherever you get your podcasts  Artwork by Chris Hastings-Spital: @chrismhs Music produced by Tom Dickinson: @tomldickinson

Freaking the F Out

Travel with Holly Rubenstein

The 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 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. Contact: Email:ftfopod@gmail.com Twitter: @ftfopod Instagram: @ftfopod Facebook: Freaking the F Out Rob Woods: @woods_rob Artwork by Chris Hastings-Spital: @chrismhs Music produced by Tom Dickinson: @tomldickinson

Charity with Fundraising Expert Rob Woods

Freaking the F 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. The 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 too Contact: Email:ftfopod@gmail.com Twitter: @ftfopod Instagram: @ftfopod Facebook: Freaking the F Out Alex Hobern: @alexhobern  Artwork by Chris Hastings-Spital: @chrismhs Music produced by Tom Dickinson: @tomldickinson

Trolling with The Circle's Alex Hobern

Freaking the F 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. 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 yourself.   TW: We do speak briefly about Sarah Everard and the topic of women's safety at the start of the episode because the news has affected all of us so deeply these last few weeks.  Resources: Acas: https://www.acas.org.uk/ Jobcentre Plus Rapid Response Centre: https://www.gov.uk/redundancy-your-rights/get-help-finding-a-new-job  As We Are: https://www.asweare.org.uk/  LinkedIn - Open To Work settings: https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/67405/let-recruiters-know-you-re-open-to-work?lang=en  Amazing If - Redundancy Reset: https://www.amazingiflearning.com/courses/redundancyreset  The Career Psychologist - interview tips: https://www.thecareerpsychologist.com/resources/  Contact: Email:ftfopod@gmail.com Twitter: @ftfopod Instagram: @ftfopod Facebook: Freaking the F Out Hanna Andersen: @asweare.uk       www.asweare.org.uk Artwork by Chris Hastings-Spital: @chrismhs Music produced by Tom Dickinson: @tomldickinson

Redundancy (with Hanna Andersen, founder of As We Are)

Freaking the F 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. Ready 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... Contact: Email:ftfopod@gmail.com Twitter: @ftfopod Instagram: @ftfopod Facebook: Freaking the F Out Chloe Brotheridge: @chloebrotheridge https://calmer-you.com/ or search for the Calmer You podcast Artwork by Chris Hastings-Spital: @chrismhs Music produced by Tom Dickinson: @tomldickinson

Being Fearless with Chloe Brotheridge

Freaking the F 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. Oh 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... Contact: Email:ftfopod@gmail.com Twitter: @ftfopod Instagram: @ftfopod Facebook: Freaking the F Out Stef Sword-Williams: @stefaniesw F*ck Being Humble: @fbeinghumbleldn https://www.fuckbeinghumble.com/ Artwork by Chris Hastings-Spital (@chrismhs)

Self Promotion with Stefanie Sword Williams

Freaking the F 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. Recorded 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, Isa also explains to us what Intuitive Eating is all about.   Contact: Email:ftfopod@gmail.com Twitter: @ftfopod Instagram: @ftfopod Facebook: Freaking the F Out Isa Robinson: Website - https://isarobinsonnutrition.co.uk Instagram - @isarobinson_nutrition Artwork by Chris Hastings-Spital (@chrismhs)

Nutrition with Isa Robinson

Freaking the F 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. 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 Bridgerton (Netflix) Schitt's Creek (Netflix) I May Destroy You (BBC iplayer) Instagram Luke Millington Drake (Keira Knightley impressions)     Enjoy and Happy New Year x    Contact: Email:ftfopod@gmail.com Twitter: @ftfopod Instagram: @ftfopod Facebook: Freaking the F Out Artwork by Chris Hastings-Spital (@chrismhs)

2020: The review.

Freaking the F 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. Well, 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.    Contact: Email:ftfopod@gmail.com Twitter: @ftfopod Instagram: @ftfopod Facebook: Freaking the F Out Artwork by Chris Hastings-Spital (@chrismhs)

Lockdown

Freaking the F 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. It'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?  Contact: Email:ftfopod@gmail.com Twitter: @ftfopod Instagram: @ftfopod Facebook: Freaking the F Out Artwork by Chris Hastings-Spital (@chrismhs)

Coping in a Crisis

Freaking the F 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. Was 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.   Contact: Email:ftfopod@gmail.com Twitter: @ftfopod Instagram: @ftfopod Facebook: Freaking the F Out Artwork by Chris Hastings-Spital (@chrismhs)  

Festivals

Freaking the F 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. Break 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 wild? Oh, the HORROR.   Contact: Email:ftfopod@gmail.com Twitter: @ftfopod Instagram: @ftfopod Facebook: Freaking the F Out Artwork by Chris Hastings-Spital (@chrismhs)  

Break Ups

Freaking the F 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. This 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! Contact: Email:ftfopod@gmail.com Twitter: @ftfopod Instagram: @ftfopod Facebook: Freaking the F Out Jamie Windust: https://www.jamiewindust.co.uk/  @jamie_windust Artwork by Chris Hastings-Spital (@chrismhs)    

Valentine's Day with Jamie Windust- LIVE at the Vault Festival

Freaking the F 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. 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.

Dating - (revisited)

Freaking the F 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. Exercise! 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.   Contact: Email:ftfopod@gmail.com Twitter: @ftfopod Instagram: @ftfopod Facebook: Freaking the F Out Artwork by Chris Hastings-Spital (@chrismhs)

Exercise

Kelsey Bennett and Maddy Scott examine the inner workings of their anxious minds

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Freaking the F Out

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