Brew & Chat is a podcast inspired by the conversations that happen every week in ANDYSMANCLUB groups - honest, down to earth and without judgement. It's an extension of that space, offering another way for people to listen, relate and feel less alone.
In this episode, Ben West opens up about the loss of his younger brother, Sam, who died by suicide at just 15. He also talks about going viral on social media, his work in mental health advocacy, and launching the Reasons To Stay website.
Content warning: This episode discusses grief, mental health, suicide and personal loss. Listener discretion is advised.
If any issues raised in this episode affect you or a loved one, please don’t hesitate to seek support.
Reasons To Stay
https://reasonstostay.co.uk/
Samaritans
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00:00 Trailer
00:45 Intro
04:16 How's your week been?
06:27 One positive from your week?
08:08 Who is Ben West?
12:24 About Sam and supporting someone who's struggling
31:43 Who is Ben West away from the campaigning work?
42:30 Launching Reasons To Stay
46:38 Question 4
52:00 Question 5
53:10 Ben's questions for our next guest
54:40 A Reason To Stay
56:20 Outro