The Airing It Out Podcast

Different Vs. New (and how you can KEEP overcoming) | (Ep. 54)

This week we challenge our mental health and ask why every new challenge feels different and scary and we look at how we can navigate each hurdle while building resilience and self-belief. Inspired by professional fighters and emergency services, we draw from those who face ever evolving challenges time and time again and learn how we can harness these challenges to evolve our self development and personal growth.

Reassuring Research (and the data to back it up) | The Airing It Out Podcast Ep.54

🎙️ 4 Science-Backed Habits to Strengthen Your Mental Health | Airing It Out Podcast (Ep. 51)In this new research-based series, Sam explores practical tools for wellbeing backed by cold, hard science. Too often mental health stats feel heavy and negative, but there are rays of light that show we’re making progress and that small habits really do make a difference.This episode brings you 4 research-driven reasons to keep going with your mental health practices, from reducing stigma to building gratitude, spending time outdoors, and sharing experiences with others. These aren’t just ideas, they’re proven ways to boost happiness, resilience, and connection.💡 Whether you’ve doubted your progress, struggled to stay consistent, or just need reassurance that what you’re doing matters, this one’s for you.📚 References from the Episode:Mental Health Statistics (Back Up study, 2025)Mental Health Foundation UK – Alex the Knight: https://www.mentalhealth.org.ukThe Resilience Project by Hugh van Cuylenburg – https://theresilienceproject.com.auGratitude study (Seligman, 2012): https://positivepsychology.com/gratitude-research/The Happiness Map (2013) – Outdoor activity & wellbeing studyAmplification Hypothesis (Boothby, Clark & Bargh, 2014): https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2014-14634-001Point 1:BACP Study, 2025 - https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-us/about-bacp/bacp-public-perceptions-survey/MIND Mental Health Facts and Statistics - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/mental-health-facts-and-statistics/Public Attitudes by Kings College London - https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/public-attitudes-to-mental-health-decline-for-the-first-time-in-10-yearsAlexa Knight, Mental Health Foundation - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/blogs/why-mental-health-awareness-mattersPoint 2:The Resilience Project by Hugh van Cuylenburg – https://theresilienceproject.com.auSeligman on Gratitude - Seligman ME, Steen TA, Park N, Peterson C. Positive psychology progress: empirical validation of interventions. Am Psychol. 2005 Jul-Aug;60(5):410-21. doi: 10.1037/0003-066X.60.5.410. PMID: 16045394.Letters of Gratitude - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10902-011-9257-7Brief Gratitude Interventions - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1359105315572455Point 3: The Mappiness Project: https://eprints.lse.ac.uk/49376/1/Mourato_Happiness_greater_natural_2013.pdfPoint 4: Shared Experiance - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797614551162?journalCode=pssaPsychology of Sharing: And Evolutionary Approach - https://research-repository.st-andrews.ac.uk/handle/10023/2656 💚 If you’re struggling, here are trusted places to turn:Mind UK – https://www.mind.org.ukShout (24/7 text support) – https://giveusashout.orgSamaritans – https://www.samaritans.orgCALM – https://www.thecalmzone.net🔗 Stay Connected & Support the Show🌐 Website: https://www.airingitoutpodcast.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airingitpod/🎧 Spotify: https://shorturl.at/HQkP3📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@airingitpod☕ Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/airingitoutpodcast🎥 Produced by iBenjamin Creative

The Best of Brandon Waine (mental health advocate) | The Airing It Out Podcast Ep.52

#podcast #selfimprovement #personalgrowth #mentalhealth #bestof Welcome back to The Airing It Out Podcast!LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/U9vY3vgk4xsBrandon Waine is a mental health advocate, volunteer, youth mentor and. survivor of some of the greatest hardships a person can face. In this deeply personal interiew we showcase the best of Brandon. His insipring story of personal growth from a point of rock bottom to living freely and giving back to the community he's a part of. Brandon shares his journey of mental health and self improvement, what it's been like; how it felt to feel so low and what has built him back up again. This is the podcasts first interview and it paved the way for our future. We were honoured to have such a charming and humble man as Brandon to be our first guest and we still are. #mentalhealth #personalgrowth #selfimprovement🔗 Stay Connected & Support the Show🌐 Website: https://www.airingitoutpodcast.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airingitpod/🎧 Spotify: https://shorturl.at/HQkP3📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@airingitpod☕ Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/airingitoutpodcast📚 If you’re struggling or need support, here are some trusted resources:Mind: https://www.mind.org.ukSHOUT: https://giveusashout.org (Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258)Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org or call 116 123 (free, UK & Ireland)CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably): https://www.thecalmzone.netProduced by iBenjamin_Creative

Finding Your Path When You Feel Lost | Purpose, Direction & Staying True to Yourself

Finding Your Path When You Feel Lost | Purpose, Direction & Staying True to Yourself Ever feel paralyzed by endless possibilities or pressured to follow a path that isn’t yours? In this deeply honest episode of The Airing It Out Podcast, Sam opens up about navigating uncertainty, defining your own version of success, and resisting the pull to live someone else’s dream. From exploring passions, clarifying values, and setting meaningful goals, to embracing patience and self-compassion, this conversation is for anyone feeling stuck, misunderstood, or afraid to take the leap toward what truly matters to them. 💬 It’s okay not to know right now. Work on yourself. Stay true to your values. Conformity kills dreams—protect yours. 📅 New episodes every Monday. Let’s air it out—together. 🔗 Stay Connected & Support the Show 🌐 Website: https://www.airingitoutpodcast.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airingitpod/ 🎧 Spotify: https://shorturl.at/HQkP3 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@airingitpod ☕ Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/airingitoutpodcast 📚 If you’re struggling or need support, here are some trusted resources: Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk SHOUT: https://giveusashout.org (Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258) Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org or call 116 123 (free, UK & Ireland) CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably): https://www.thecalmzone.net Produced by iBenjamin_Creative

Truth Over Strength: The Real Way to Overcome Fear | The Airing It Out Podcast (Ep. 50)

Truth Over Strength: The Real Way to Overcome Fear We’re often told to “be strong” in the face of fear—but what if that’s not enough? In this deep and reflective episode, Sam challenges the traditional idea of strength and explores how honesty—not endurance—is the true antidote to fear. Through raw insight, personal experience, and a touch of philosophy from Carl Jung and Nietzsche, this episode invites you to stop ignoring your fears and start understanding them. Whether you're standing before a challenge, facing anxiety, or just tired of pretending to be “tough,” this episode offers something different: clarity, depth, and a new way forward. 🗝️ Fear doesn’t fade through force—it fades when we find the truth behind it. 💡 What You'll Hear: Why “being strong” doesn’t always work A better question: Why am I afraid? Ego, discomfort, and personal transformation The monkey-on-your-back metaphor (and how to confront it) The power of inner truth over external toughness Insights from Carl Jung, Nietzsche, and lived experience 💚 If you’re struggling, please reach out for help: Mind UK – https://www.mind.org.uk [https://www.mind.org.uk/] Shout (24/7 text support) – https://giveusashout.org [https://giveusashout.org/] Samaritans – https://www.samaritans.org [https://www.samaritans.org/] CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – https://www.thecalmzone.net [https://www.thecalmzone.net/] 🔗 Stay Connected & Support the Show: 🌐 Website: https://www.airingitoutpodcast.com [https://www.airingitoutpodcast.com/] 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airingitpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/airingitpod/] 🎧 Spotify: https://shorturl.at/HQkP3 [https://shorturl.at/HQkP3] 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@airingitpod [https://www.youtube.com/@airingitpod] ☕ Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/airingitoutpodcast [https://buymeacoffee.com/airingitoutpodcast] 🎥 Produced by iBenjamin Creative