It's Good to Talk with Jason McGinnhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-s-good-to-talk-with-jason-mcginn--4411853enMental HealthCopyright Jason McGinnhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/186882592268485cafb7b15b12765bab.jpgIt's Good to Talk with Jason McGinnhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-s-good-to-talk-with-jason-mcginn--4411853Sat, 16 Apr 2022 12:25:03 +0000Jason McGinnJason McGinnitsgoodtotalk@yahoo.comA podcast aimed at raising awareness about mental health. Speaking to guests and hopefully making people feel more comfortable when it comes to speaking upyesepisodicEpisode 11 - Growing up with Griefhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-growing-up-with-grief--43765542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43765542Sat, 06 Mar 2021 12:04:21 +0000Jason McGinnConnor Yeats got in touch through mental health charity, Back Onside, about sharing his story to help raise awareness. From growing up as a young lad who had strong family connections, he talks about how losing some family members affected his mental...2577cleanfullEpisode 10 - Mind over Mountainshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-mind-over-mountains--43664240www.alexstaniforth.com and if you enjoyed this conversation you can find more on the podcast platform or head over to our Facebook page @itsgoodtotalkwithjasonmcginn or the Instagram handle Its Good to Talk. Thanks folks and remember, its ok not to be ok!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43664240Sat, 27 Feb 2021 17:52:59 +0000Jason McGinnIn this episode Jason chats with Alex Staniforth; a record breaking adventurer, endurance athlete, international motivational speaker, author and mental health activist! Alex has had his own battles with mental health but has used the outdoors and...www.alexstaniforth.com and if you enjoyed this conversation you can find more on the podcast platform or head over to our Facebook page @itsgoodtotalkwithjasonmcginn or the Instagram handle Its Good to Talk. Thanks folks and remember, its ok not to be ok!]]>3088@alexstaniforthcleanfullEpisode 9 - The A.C.E's You're Dealthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-the-a-c-e-s-you-re-dealt--42300595
James has recently he's been involved in working around Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) and the discussion moves in to the impact of this.

Jame's wealth of experience shines through.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42300595Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:49:55 +0000Jason McGinnIn this episode Jason speaks to James Docherty who has beena huge part of the Violence Reduction Unit where, amongst other things, he helps to tackle gang related violence. James has recently he's been involved in working around Adverse Childhood...
James has recently he's been involved in working around Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) and the discussion moves in to the impact of this.

Jame's wealth of experience shines through.]]>3822itsoknottobeok,mentalhealth,mentalhealthawarenesscleanfullEpisode 8 - Adversity Is Not Your Destinyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-adversity-is-not-your-destiny--41276213
Steven tells Jason of his journey from phoning The Samaritans during his time of desperation, where being listened to and understood helped change the course of his life and has now turned full circle as he is training to be one of the invaluable telephone counsellors for organisation where he will be taking calls like he once made himself.

Steven also tells Jason about how he is the UK's only wheelkchair bound boxercise instructor and found the spirit to not let anyhthing hold him back!

This truly is an inspiring chat!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41276213Sat, 03 Oct 2020 10:33:43 +0000Jason McGinnIn this episode, Jason talks to Steven Fegan who works at Ayrshire College as well as volunteering his time with The Samaritans. Steven tells Jason of his journey from phoning The Samaritans during his time of desperation, where being listened to...
Steven tells Jason of his journey from phoning The Samaritans during his time of desperation, where being listened to and understood helped change the course of his life and has now turned full circle as he is training to be one of the invaluable telephone counsellors for organisation where he will be taking calls like he once made himself.

Steven also tells Jason about how he is the UK's only wheelkchair bound boxercise instructor and found the spirit to not let anyhthing hold him back!

This truly is an inspiring chat!]]>3167it'sgoodtotal;k,itsoknottobeok,mentalhealth,samaritanscleanfullEpisode 7 - For God's Sake, Don't Panic!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-for-god-s-sake-don-t-panic--40632566
The boys reminisce of their time in America and how Kenny changed his way of living after finding God and all that matters to him now is that his family are looked after.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40632566Tue, 01 Sep 2020 12:52:19 +0000Jason McGinnBack after a short summer break, Jason's old pal Kenny Weston joins the discussion this time and goes in to depth about his former professional football career with Ipswich Town as well as starting his journey with Manchester United and his suffering...
The boys reminisce of their time in America and how Kenny changed his way of living after finding God and all that matters to him now is that his family are looked after.]]>3993coaching,football,ipswichtownfc,itsgoodtotalk,itsoknottobeok,manchesterunited,mentalhealth,panicattackscleanfullEpisode 6 - That Fighting Spirithttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-that-fighting-spirit--40090951
The guys chat about Spencer's move from Irvine in Scotland to Thailand, being part of the world famous Yokkao fight team and the impact of thai boxing on mental health.

***Please note, this episode contains explicit language of an adult nature and listener caution is advised***

#itsgoodtotalk #spencerbrown #yokkao #muaythai #ItsOkNotToBeOk]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40090951Sat, 01 Aug 2020 10:00:16 +0000Jason McGinnThis time round, Jason talks to Yokkao fight team member Spencer Brown. The guys chat about Spencer's move from Irvine in Scotland to Thailand, being part of the world famous Yokkao fight team and the impact of thai boxing on mental health....
The guys chat about Spencer's move from Irvine in Scotland to Thailand, being part of the world famous Yokkao fight team and the impact of thai boxing on mental health.

***Please note, this episode contains explicit language of an adult nature and listener caution is advised***

#itsgoodtotalk #spencerbrown #yokkao #muaythai #ItsOkNotToBeOk]]>4052itsgoodtotalk,itsoknottobeok,mentalhealth,muaythai,spencerbrown,yokkaoyesfullEpisode 5 - A Cop of Tea and A Chathttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-a-cop-of-tea-and-a-chat--39825379
In this very interesting and informative chat, Graham shares his views on leadership and the bystander approach.

You can see what Graham is up to on twitter @Graham_Goulden and via his website https://grahamgoulden.com/

#bystanderapproach #itsgoodtotalk #mentalhealthawareness #ItsOkNotToBeOk]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39825379Sat, 18 Jul 2020 10:00:13 +0000Jason McGinnThis time, Jason chats to retired Police Scotland Cheif Inspector, Graham Goulden, who served the latter stages of his career within the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit and has now set up Cultivating Minds UK. In this very interesting and...
In this very interesting and informative chat, Graham shares his views on leadership and the bystander approach.

You can see what Graham is up to on twitter @Graham_Goulden and via his website https://grahamgoulden.com/

#bystanderapproach #itsgoodtotalk #mentalhealthawareness #ItsOkNotToBeOk]]>3410bystanderapproach,itsgoodtotalk,itsoknottobeok,mentalhealthawarenesscleanfullEpisode 4 - The Industrial (Mental Health) Revolutionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-the-industrial-mental-health-revolution--35837744
The workplace is currently experiencing a jam when it comes to safety & wellbeing, leaving many scratching their heads for an engaging way forward. The motivation to create positive environments of care is strong, but the lack of new ideas is forcing companies into regurgitating the same models, ones that reached the pinnacle of success a long time ago and the risk of these important topics becoming boring and less meaningful for the worker is drawing closer.

For more information on what Karrdale do, please visit https://karrdale.com
Twitter @KarrdaleLtd]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/35837744Sat, 04 Jul 2020 10:00:11 +0000Jason McGinnThis time round Jason is joined by Father & Son duo, Eddie and Chris Woods from Karrdale Ltd, the team behind such initiatives as Inspiring Safe Communities - A Guide to Safety, Wellbeing and Communities, and Mind Yourself - An easy to follow guide to...
The workplace is currently experiencing a jam when it comes to safety & wellbeing, leaving many scratching their heads for an engaging way forward. The motivation to create positive environments of care is strong, but the lack of new ideas is forcing companies into regurgitating the same models, ones that reached the pinnacle of success a long time ago and the risk of these important topics becoming boring and less meaningful for the worker is drawing closer.

For more information on what Karrdale do, please visit https://karrdale.com
Twitter @KarrdaleLtd]]>3386inspiringsafecommunities,itsgoodtotalk,itsoknottobeok,mentalhealth,workplacementalhealth,yourzerocleanfullEpisode 3 - The Mammoth Mental Taskhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-the-mammoth-mental-task--32038948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32038948Sat, 20 Jun 2020 10:00:11 +0000Jason McGinnJason speaks to Jordan Drummond, co-owner of In Da Hut Fitness of Auchinleck, East Ayrshire. Jordan set himself the mammoth task of running 10 marathons in 10 days to raise money for the mental health charity, SAMH. With over £5k raised, did he...2557itsgoodtotalk,itsoknottobeok,mentalhealth,yourmentalhealthcleanfullEpisode 2 - The FAD'shttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-the-fad-s--29592890https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29592890Sat, 06 Jun 2020 10:00:18 +0000Jason McGinnThis time, Jason talks to Kevin Brown, the founder of Fit Ayrshire Dads (FAD's). In this epidosde Jason asks Kevin why he founded the group, how the FAD's help to create a safe space for guys to openly chat and the lads tackle social distancing and...2841fitayrshiredads,itsoknottobeok,mensmentalhealth,mentalhealth,mentalhealthawareness,womensmentalhealthcleanfullIts Good to Talk Ep 1 with Graham Wilson and Kris Doolanhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/its-good-to-talk-ep-1-with-graham-wilson-and-kris-doolan--28126822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28126822Sat, 23 May 2020 11:58:04 +0000Jason McGinnWe talk to Graham Wilson of mental health charity "Back Onside" where we talk openly and honestly about Graham's battles with mental health and being able to open up. We also speak to professional footballer, Kris Doolan about being a patron for "Back...4351cleanfull