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Talk to Ben

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Ben wants to talk with different people from different walks of life, seeking to explore the power of connection and its interaction with mental wellbeing.

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United Kingdom

Description:

Ben wants to talk with different people from different walks of life, seeking to explore the power of connection and its interaction with mental wellbeing.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Ep 46: Ben Talks about: Dyspraxia

7/22/2022
In this end of series episode, Ben talks about dyspraxia. Ben was diagnosed at the age of four with dyspraxia. Ben talks about why he decided to record this episode, what dyspraxia is, the different symptoms of dyspraxia and how they relate to Ben and how it affects him in his day to day life. Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod Website: linktr.ee/talktobenpod Email: talktobenpod@gmail.com Music By Tiffany Hern https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

Duration:00:34:42

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Ep 45: James Wallis- 'When you live a double life for so many years it creates really deep traumas'

7/15/2022
In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with James Wallis. James comes on the show to talk about his experience of coming out, how the build up of that moment affected James growing up. James and Ben also chat about mental health and therapy. James is also the host of Extra Ordinary with James Wallis. James talks about how the podcast was created and his experiences of being a podcaster. James: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_wallis/ Website: https://linktr.ee/jameswallis Extra Ordinary: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/extra_ordinary_podcast/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/extra-ordinary-with-james-wallis/id1552756580 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28IOaQhtW42OYY9riq9yAh Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod Website: linktr.ee/talktobenpod Email: talktobenpod@gmail.com Music By Tiffany Hern https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

Duration:00:56:48

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Ep 44: Joe Hyman - 'Trying to squash your sexuality for something that isn't there is going to be damaging'

7/8/2022
In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with Joe Hyman. Joe comes on the show to talk about her experiences of coming out, his experience of conversion therapy and his involvement with the Jewish LGBTQ+ community. Joe: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josephmhyman Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod Website: linktr.ee/talktobenpod Email: talktobenpod@gmail.com Music By Tiffany Hern https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

Duration:00:53:53

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Ep 43: Debra Stone - 'It was the most indescribable moment of my life'

7/1/2022
In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with Debra Stone. Debra comes on the show to talk about two pregnancy losses and the impact it had on her. Debra shares her story and talks about how she coped and why she decided to speak about what Debra went through. Debra: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/debraemilystone/ Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod Website: linktr.ee/talktobenpod Email: talktobenpod@gmail.com Music By Tiffany Hern https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

Duration:00:50:23

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Ep 42: Nidhi Fox - 'That definately was the lowest point of my life'

6/24/2022
In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with Nidhi to talk about her pregnancy experiences with both her children and how she suffered from post-natal depression and anxiety. Nidhi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nidhi.r.verma Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nidhifox/ Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod Website: linktr.ee/talktobenpod Email: talktobenpod@gmail.com Music By Tiffany Hern https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

Duration:00:57:26

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Ep 41: Izzy Rosenblatt - 'I want people to remember her'

6/17/2022
In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with Izzy Rosenblatt. Izzy comes on the show to talk about the loss of her older sister Tilly. Izzy talks through Tilly's illness and how the loss of Tilly affected her and her family. Izzy: https://www.instagram.com/izzyrosenblatt/ Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod Website: linktr.ee/talktobenpod Email: talktobenpod@gmail.com Music By Tiffany Hern https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

Duration:00:51:20

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Ep 40: Jodie Popeck - 'The future you had planned had changed so much'

6/10/2022
In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with Jodie Popeck. Jodie comes on the show to talk about triploidy syndrome and the impact it has had on her life. Jodie shares her story and talks about how she coped and why she decided to speak about her pregnancy loss. Jodie: https://www.facebook.com/jodie.popeck https://www.instagram.com/jodiepopeck/ Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod Website: linktr.ee/talktobenpod Email: talktobenpod@gmail.com Music By Tiffany Hern https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

Duration:00:49:45

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Ep 39: Elliot Minkin - 'I felt like a prisoner in my own head'

6/3/2022
In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with Elliot Minkin. Elliot comes on the show to talk about his mental health journey. Elliot talks openly about his mental health, how he coped and how he had the courage to talk about it with his friends and family. Ben and Elliot also discuss how he had the bravery to talk about his mental health on social media. Elliot: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotminkin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elliotminkin Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod Website: linktr.ee/talktobenpod Email: talktobenpod@gmail.com Music By Tiffany Hern https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

Duration:00:51:36

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Ep 38: Michelle Ellis - 'Everybody in this world needs to understand their mindset'

5/27/2022
In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with Michelle Ellis. Michelle comes on the show to talk about her journey to becoming an NLP trainer. Michelle talks about being part of a large family and losing her parents at a young age, the process she went through to become a NLP trainer and practioner. Michelle also talks about her role in supporting children with SEN (Special Educational Needs) and how this was all impacted during the pandemic. Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod Website: linktr.ee/talktobenpod Email: talktobenpod@gmail.com

Duration:00:46:17

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Ep 37: Valentina Mimoni and Jackie Karmel - 'We tried to make the most of what we could'

5/20/2022
In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with two guests Valentina Mimoni and Jackie Karmel. Valentina and Jackie come on the show to talk about their personal experiences of pregnancy and birth of their two sons during the pandemic. They both talk through the highs and lows during the pandemic and much more. Valentina: https://www.instagram.com/valentina.mimoni/ Jackie: https://www.instagram.com/jackiekarmel/ Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod Website: linktr.ee/talktobenpod Email: talktobenpod@gmail.com Music By Tiffany Hern https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

Duration:00:50:57

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Ep 36: Georgie Michaels - 'I'm not the only one that feels like this'

5/13/2022
In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with Georgie Michaels. Georgie and Ben have known each other for around twelve years. Georgie speaks about her grief when losing her father, how she managed with lockdowns while living alone during Covid and how she has coped with her mental health. Georgie: https://www.instagram.com/georgiemichaels/ Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod Website: linktr.ee/talktobenpod Email: talktobenpod@gmail.com Music By Tiffany Hern https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

Duration:00:49:05

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Ep 35: Ben Friedman - New Years Eve Special

12/30/2021
Welcome to Series Four of Talk to Ben, a podcast that explores the powers of connection with mental wellbeing. In this episode Ben speaks by himself for the very first time. Ben shares how the podcast was created, what has been happening recently in Ben's life and Ben's future plans for the podcast and beyond. Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod Website: linktr.ee/talktobenpod Email: talktobenpod@gmail.com Music By Tiffany Hern https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

Duration:00:33:50

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Ep 34: Danielle Kesztenbaum - 'I don't talk about my feelings much'

6/10/2021
In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with his younger sister Danielle Kesztenbaum. Danielle and Ben have a very honest conversation in this final episode of Series Three. Danielle speaks about her parents divorce, supporting her husband through grief and becoming redundant during this pandemic. Danielle: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellekesztenbaum Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod Website: linktr.ee/talktobenpod Email: talktobenpod@gmail.com Music By Tiffany Hern https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

Duration:00:45:14

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Ep 33: Lisa Joseph - 'You look for the smallest bit of hope you can find'

6/3/2021
In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben sits down with one of his good friends Lisa Joseph. Lisa and Ben have been friends for around fifteen years. Lisa speaks about moving to Israel, having COVID and going through the experience of IVF and the lead up to that process. Lisa: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.judah91 Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod Website: linktr.ee/talktobenpod Email: talktobenpod@gmail.com Music By Tiffany Hern https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

Duration:00:45:39

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Ep 32: Michelle Mizrachi - 'I think more about my family than me'

5/27/2021
In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben speaks to Michelle Mizrachi. Michelle is the mother of Ben's friend Leor. Michelle comes on the show to talk about some difficult periods in her life. Michelle speaks bravely and openly about post natal depression, cancer and the death of her father. Michelle also delves into her history with depression and the importance of talking about it. Michelle: https://www.instagram.com/mickymiz/ Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod Website: linktr.ee/talktobenpod Email: talktobenpod@gmail.com Music By Tiffany Hern https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

Duration:00:44:38

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Ep 31: Adam Rutstein - 'Talking about it was the thing that saved me'

5/20/2021
In Talk to Ben Episode 31, Ben speaks to Adam Rutstein. Adam comes on the show to talk about being bullied through school and how that affected his mental health and still does today. Adam also explains about moving to Switzerland and the difficulties he encountered. Ben and Adam speak about the importance of normalising mental health. Adam: https://www.instagram.com/momentsbyruts/ Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod Website: linktr.ee/talktobenpod Email: talktobenpod@gmail.com Music By Tiffany Hern https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

Duration:00:52:12

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Ep 30: Mental Health Awareness Special - 'There is something to be wondered at in all of nature'

5/13/2021
Welcome to episode 30 of Talk to Ben. Today is going to be a slightly different episode as it is Mental Health Awareness Week. Ben has decided to speak to some old faces. Ben speaks to Matt Carr, Gaby Boast, Nick Jackson, Alex Fenton, Gemma Cowan, Neal Kesztenbaum, Amy Sigalov and his wife Laura Friedman. Ben speaks with his guests about the theme of Mental Health Awareness Week this year, which is nature. Ben asks them how they feel towards nature especially during this pandemic and Ben asks his guests what they have learnt about themselves as we all slowly start to resume normal life. Matt: https://www.instagram.com/matthewbcarr/ Gaby: https://www.instagram.com/gaby_boast/ Nick: https://www.instagram.com/nickjackson35/ Alex: https://www.instagram.com/fents_2/ Alex's Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/inside_thepodpodcast/ Gemma: https://www.instagram.com/gems.does.life/ Neal: https://www.instagram.com/keszty/ Blind Debate: https://www.instagram.com/blinddebatepodcast/?igshid=2xryv00vgzbm Amy: https://www.instagram.com/sigalovelife/ Laura: https://www.instagram.com/laurahfriedman/ Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod Website: linktr.ee/talktobenpod Email: talktobenpod@gmail.com Music By Tiffany Hern https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

Duration:01:08:31

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Ep 29: Joe Russell - 'I nearly lost my wife'

5/6/2021
In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben chats with Joe Russell. Joe comes on the show to talk about a very difficult experience for him and his wife Gabriella during the birth of their child Noa. Joe speaks very openly about how they found out Gabriella had severe pre-eclampsia and Hellp Syndrome. Joe talks about this experience and the importance of spreading awareness in line with pre-eclampsia month. Joe: https://www.instagram.com/russjos/ Just giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/joseph-russell3?utm_source=Sharethis&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=joseph-russell3&utm_campaign=pfp-email&utm_term=9a77b96bc8514c31ba3a351bcc8a9286. Pre- eclampsia: https://action-on-pre-eclampsia.org.uk/ HELLP Syndrome: https://www.instagram.com/hellpsyndrome/ Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod Website: linktr.ee/talktobenpod Email: talktobenpod@gmail.com Music By Tiffany Hern https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

Duration:00:49:00

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Ep 28: Jaimie Harris - 'Sometimes I think I am not loveable'

4/29/2021
In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben chats with Jaimie Harris. Jaimie comes on the show to talk through her mental health journey. Jaimie talks about her childhood and growing up with ADHD and dyslexia and how this impacted her school experience and her everyday life. Jaimie also speaks about a toxic relationship, some of her lowest points and gets Ben to open up a little more. Jaimie was the only female paparazzi for ten years and briefly shares her experiences within the industry. Jaimie: https://www.instagram.com/whatjaimiedid/ https://www.instagram.com/diaryofagirlpap/ Samartians: https://www.samaritans.org/ Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod Website: linktr.ee/talktobenpod Email: talktobenpod@gmail.com Music By Tiffany Hern https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

Duration:00:45:50

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Ep 27: Amy Sigalov - 'I wanted my thoughts to stop'

4/22/2021
In this week's episode of Talk to Ben, Ben chats with Amy Sigalov. Amy comes on the show to talk through her mental health journey. Amy talks about a disruptive childhood that gave her a different insight into relationships. Amy speaks really honestly with Ben about her anxiety and her relationship with social media. Amy: https://www.instagram.com/sigalovelife/ Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktobenofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talktobenpod Website: linktr.ee/talktobenpod Email: talktobenpod@gmail.com Music By Tiffany Hern https://linktr.ee/TRHmusic

Duration:00:47:32