Hi Friends!So I have a little announcement.Best I say it rather than try and write it down!If you want to get in touch please email [email protected] : https://linktr.ee/bigblackbearpodSPOTIFY : https://spotify.link/VR14vC

11. ‘The Note On The Door’ with Neil (My Pod Bro)

Dec 26th, 2023 51m 19s

Hi Friends!Merry Christmas!I’m joined on this special Christmas episode by my pod bro of 10 and a half years, Neil!Neil has been through a lot in the past 12 months and here he goes through the full story with all the desperate lows. Neil is br

Christmas Grizzly Chat #13 (22/12/2023)

Dec 22nd, 2023 8m 13s

Hi Friends!So I’m officially on Christmas holiday and sat at my dining table with lights, trees all around. It’s the perfect time for the final Grizzly Chat before the big day. Wveryone have a wonderful holiday season and I’ll be seeing you nex

10. ‘The Blank Page’ with Lucy Nichol (Author)

Dec 19th, 2023 43m 37s

Hi Friends!This episode I chat to author Lucy Nichol.We chat about working to deadlines, Dealing with extra work pressures and how it can change your view on things, The uncertainty of things and how to deal with the shiny things that can distr

Grizzly Chat #12 (14/12/2023)

Dec 14th, 2023 9m 29s

Hi Friends!It’s dark, it’s early in the morning and I’m on my way to work so let’s ‘Grizzly’ chat!If you want to get in touch please email [email protected] : https://linktr.ee/bigblackbearpodSPOTIFY : https://spotify.link

9. ‘The Mental Chatter’ with Jen Pourvasei (Therapist, Kundalini Yoga Teacher)

Dec 12th, 2023 43m 42s

Hi Friends,This episode I am joined by Jen Pourvasei. She is a therapist and Kundalini Yoga teacher. We have a lovely chat about getting inside your own head. Opening up yourself to Spirituality if you may not be spiritual. Fate and what that r

8. ‘ The Quiet Time’ with Dan ‘The Man’ Harper (Musician)

Dec 5th, 2023 45m 16s

Hi Friends!This episode I chat my good friend Dan ‘ The Man’ Harper from across the pond. Dan is a musician and we chat about how to handle performing when you just don’t want to be there. How meditating in you car can help and, maybe, making f

Grizzly Chat #11

Dec 3rd, 2023 6m 28s

Hi Friends!It’s raining so let’s have another quick Grizzly chat!If you want to get in touch please email [email protected] : https://linktr.ee/bigblackbearpodSPOTIFY : https://spotify.link/VR14vCOoPDbAPPLE PODCASTS : http

7. ‘The Spiritual Bypass’ with Maria Pereira (Yoga and Fitness Instructor)

Nov 28th, 2023 44m 8s

Hi Friends!This week i’m joined by my friend, Yoga instructor and guitar enthusiast Maria. We chat about the benefits of fitness on your mental health, How hard or easy Yoga is and how listening to the wrong song at the wrong time can sometimes

Grizzly Chat #10

Nov 25th, 2023 7m

Hi Friends!It’s a beautiful Autumn day, I’m out with little Freddie the Dog so let’s have a Grizzly chat!If you want to get in touch please email [email protected] : https://linktr.ee/bigblackbearpodSPOTIFY : https://spoti

6. ‘The Taboo’ with Sophia Franklin (Patrnership Manager in Podcasting, Broadcaster, Podcaster, Producer

Nov 21st, 2023 45m 1s

Hi Friends!This week I chat to Sophia Franklin. Sophie and I met while podcasting a few years ago and have become firm friends ever since. We chat about the struggles of depression, how crucial having a support system around you can be and what

Grizzly Chat #9 (20/11/2023)

Nov 20th, 2023 8m 36s

Hi Friends!So I think it’s important to log happy things that happen on the podcast as well as when BBB visits. This is one such Grizzly chat!If you want to get in touch please email [email protected] : https://linktr.ee/b

Grizzly Chat #8 (16/11/2023)

Nov 16th, 2023 7m 11s

Hi Friends!Well aren’t you lucky people it’s ANOTHER Grizzly chat!I just had some things on my mind so here goes!If you want to get in touch please email [email protected] : https://linktr.ee/bigblackbearpodSPOTIFY : https

Grizzly Chat #7 (15/11/2023)

Nov 15th, 2023 6m 36s

If you want to get in touch please email [email protected] : https://linktr.ee/bigblackbearpodSPOTIFY : https://spotify.link/VR14vCOoPDbAPPLE PODCASTS : https://apple.co/3rPOQEZAMAZON MUSIC : https://bit.ly/3Xvns9zYOUTUBE

5. 'The Grief Ball' with Robyn

Nov 14th, 2023 48m 20s

Hi Friends!Everyone has to deal with grief and loss sometime in their lives. The loss of anyone has the ability to make time stand still, screw up our minds and leave us desperate and alone.I'm joined this week by my dear friend, Robyn, as we c

Grizzly Chat #6 (12/11/2023)

Nov 12th, 2023 7m 35s

Hi Friends!Just another little ramble on my pre work walk giving thanks xHere’s another little Grizzly chat while I’m out walking little Freddy, my dog.Enjoy!If you want to get in touch please email [email protected] : htt

4. ‘The Hard Work’ with Giles Paley-Phillips (Authour, Podcaster, Producer)

Nov 7th, 2023 46m 8s

Hello Friends!Well it’s been quite a week for me personally and I can think of no one better to sit down and have a chat with than one of the nicest people on the planet.Giles is an author, podcaster and producer. We chat about how we feel when

Grizzly Chat #5 (6/11/2023)

Nov 6th, 2023 8m 29s

Hi Friends!So I’m on a walk before work and thought it’s a perfect time for a Grizzly Chat!If you want to get in touch please email [email protected] : https://linktr.ee/bigblackbearpodSPOTIFY : https://spotify.link/VR14vC

3. ‘The Rollercoaster’ with Loz Rettie (Communication Alchemist)

Oct 31st, 2023 40m 35s

Hi Friends!This episode I am joined by my dear, dear friend Loz.We have been good friends for over 10 years and here we chat about both being on our arses at time of recording. I find out why Loz has wet hair. Why Loz has come full circle with

Grizzly Chat #4 (26/04/2023)

Oct 26th, 2023 10m 9s

Hi Friends,So it’s been quite a few days so here’s a quick Grizzly Chat to keep you updated.If you want to get in touch please email [email protected] : https://linktr.ee/bigblackbearpodSPOTIFY : https://spotify.link/VR14v

2. ‘The Strong Critic’ with Charlotte White (Psychotherapist)

Oct 23rd, 2023 41m 40s

Hello Friends!On the 2nd episode we have an expert to chat to. Charlotte is a Psychotherapist and we have a lovely chat about the journey we take during depression, how we are our own strongest critic and where do Psychotherapists go when they

Grizzly Chat #3 (18/10/2023)

Oct 18th, 2023 7m 19s

Hello Friends!So I’m sat here just waiting to record an episode of my other podcast (The Top Ten Of Anything (Link below)) and it’s been a pretty shitty day so I thought I’d do a Grizzly Chat.Its funny (ish) when going through a bout of depress

1. ‘The Happy Mask’ with Cerys Nelmes (Comedian)

Oct 16th, 2023 49m 26s

Hi Friends!Welcome to Big Black Bear Podcast.Each week I’ll be chatting to old friends and, hopefully, new friends all about their mental heath and hat they do when their ‘big black bear’ comes calling.For our very first episode I chat to frien

Grizzly Chat #2 (14th Oct 2023)

Oct 14th, 2023 5m 59s

Hey Friends!So thought i’d record a quick two parter as I was going out for a spot of singing.Before the gig and after the gig. How did it go? Well click play to find out!Here’s all our links :LINKTREE : https://linktr.ee/bigblackbearpodSPOTIFY

Grizzly Chat #1 (12th Oct 2023)

Oct 12th, 2023 6m 53s

Hello Friends!So to kick off (and as little bonus episodes along the way) I thought, while taking my little sausage dog Fred for a walk, to record some ramblings.I’ll do this periodically to run along side the weekly main podcast.It’ll just be