In this episode we discuss the extent of how far people may go to protect their mental health. We reflect on the Meghan&Harry interview. Let us know your thoughts on this. instagram: @thoughtsatthemic ||@ashley_topz || @amaniamsah || @big1jo || @qophijeff visuals available on Youtube: @thoughtsatthemic

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Episode 24: Breaking family ties to protect your mental health

Have you ever experienced heartbreak?   Do you think the age of your first heartbreak matters?  Can you get your heartbroken in a situationship? Join the hosts in this episode as they discuss their experiences of heartbreak and how they bounced back from them.  

Episode 23: Heartbreak 101 - the good, the bad and the ugly

Join Ashley and Amani as they reflect on 2020. Brexit. We discuss tips for maintaining your well-being in the new lock down and into the new year.   We talk about how to adjust and cope with uncertainty.  

Episode 22: Did you know that Love is Blind was this year ?

Join us for a relaxed conversation around whether women like men who are emotional. We discuss the extend to which women like men to be emotional. We touch on nuances of what an "emotional" man looks like vs having emotional intelligence. Let us know your thoughts on this.  Twitter @TATMPod || Insta @thoughtsatthemic

Episode 21: Do women want emotional men?

Join us this week as we discuss  the pros and cons of going to talking therapy.  Is it always essential ? We touch on some of the barriers to attending talking therapy and the different options available.  Let us know your thoughts on this Instagram: @thoughtsatthemic || Twitter @TATMPod

Episode 20: Is therapy for me?

Join us for another episode where we discuss the pursuit of success and it's effects on mental health and wellbeing. We talk about how success is measured and if people can ever be content in life. Amani discusses having a "what next" mentality, Jeff talks about pressures of being male figurehead and providing for his family. We discuss a growth vs fixed mindset.  Instagram: @thoughtsatthemic ; @ashley_topz; @bigjo; @_amanisamah ; @qophijef  || Twitter @TATMPod 

Episode 19: 9-5, side hustles, entrepreneurship: how will I know when I am successful?

Join us this week as we discuss the relationship to our bodies. We discuss male and female expectations on body image and the different factors impacting this. We talk about the changing beauty standards, surgeries, BBL and how the media and beauty industry affect how we view our bodies.  Insta: thoughtsatthemic  Twitter: TATMPod

Episode 18: My relationship to my body

We are back with another episode.  This week we discuss the effects of fame and popularity on mental health. Do celebrities have certain personalities or traits that enable them to deal with the effects of being in the limelight constantly. Are people meant to be famous ? Are celebrities meant to be role models ?

Episode 17: Fame, popularity and mental health

We are back with another episode were we discuss our experiences of growing up in Black households. We look at  the similarities and differences in African and Caribbean cultures. We reflect on our upbringing and how that shaped our identity as Black British. We talk about what we love about our culture and think about some things we would change in the future. 

Episode 16: Growing up Black British

Join us for another episode discussing dating as a millennial . We answer the question of whether we would date ourselves . We talk about some of the some struggles within dating and how to navigate these.  Follow us on instagram @thoughtsatthemic @ashley_topz @big1jo_ @amanisamah @qophijef

Episode 15: Would I date myself?

We are back with another episode reflecting on the lockdown as result of the Corona virus. We chat about some of the skills we have gained and business ventures.  We also touch on the current events in America sparked by the murder of George Floyd at the hands of the police. We discuss the effects of racism on black people. We talk about the narratives and sterotypes people need to stop feeding into. More importantly, we think about the steps towards building our communities and how to take care of ourselves during this difficult time.  Interact with us on our instagrams: thoughtsatthemic @ashley_topz @big1jo @_amanisamah @qophijef

Episode 14: Corona, Racism & the next steps

We are back with another season. In this episode we are joined by Amani and Jeffery to talk about shame and vulnerability. We touch on barriers stopping men becoming more vulnerable.  We discuss if women are seen are more "mentally strong" when compared to men. We discuss how shame and vulnerability are linked to mental health. We talk about vulnerability as a strength rather than weakness. 

Episode 13: Shame and vulnerability

We are joined by Anna for the last episode of the year!  We sit and review how 2019 has been. We talk about what some of the biggest lessons of 2019 have been. Ashley talks about stepping into fear and doing things even without feeling ready.  Josh talks about thinking before reacting and touches on financial literacy. Anna talks about being mindful of how her actions are perceived by others. We review our goals and talk about how we goal set as we enter 2020. 

Episode 12: Lessons of 2019

It's been a while since we have recorded something for you. Tune in we have a little surprise for you! This episode we reflect on the first half of the year and lessons we learnt as we focus on re-adjusting goals for the next half of 2019.  What are you looking forward to for the remainder of the year?  How is your summer so far?

Episode 11: Thoughts on a break...

We are back again this week discussing the effects of having an absent father. Does having an absent father act as a motivator to be more successful in life ?  Are there any gender differences in this respect  ?   We touch on how having an absent father effects attachments formed and the impact of this has at various stages across the lifespan. Join Ashley, Lola , Josh and our special guest Temi in this discussion. As always we welcome your thoughts on points raised throughout this discussion.

Epsisode 10: Absent fathers

A podcast aimed at raising awareness of mental health. We discuss everything from signs of poor mental health, strategies to maintain good mental health to when and where people can seek help if needed. Join Ashley, Lola and Josh talk mental health in a relaxed manner, making it easier to have conversations often swept under the rug and forgotten about! Both Ashley and Lola are psychologists in the mental health field. Be sure to listen and join in our discussions as we aim to both inform, and entertain.

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