U2BDC: Used To Be's Do Count | Season 1, Episode 6

Amir Sardari | I Used To Be...A People Pleaser

Dean James interviews Amir Sardari as he reflects on his behaviours of constantly playing the role of a 'people pleaser'. For Amir, 'people pleasing' unknowingly allowed him to cultivate unhealthy, toxic relationships. Amir speaks very honestly about his journey of un-learning these bad habits and unhealthy behaviours that no longer served him, and re-learning how to act in a way that was truly authentic and served his happiness.

If you need information or support about any of the themes explored in this episode, please follow the links below:

Alopecia Areata

People Pleasing Behaviour

Changing People Pleasing Behaviours

Mindfulness

Cognitive Dissonance

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U2BDC: Used To Be's Do Count | Season 1, Episode 5

Chavier Lowe | I Used To Be...Obese

Dean James interviews Chavier Lowe as he shares his incredible story of transforming his body, his health, his fitness and his life by losing a huge amount of weight after finding himself morbidly obese weighing over 100kg. Chavier speaks about his motivations to get healthy, and some of the personal struggles he experienced when he realised his health and fitness had gotten out of hand. He also shares some practical tips to help us all on our fitness journey!

Here are some links which may able to provide help and support if you or someone you know is going through some of the issues explored in this episode.

NHS Lose Weight

Coach Greg - mentioned by Chavier

Sean Fitzness - mentioned by Chavier

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVISE TO SUPPORT YOUR WEIGHT LOSS AND HEALTH JOURNEY!

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U2BDC: Used To Be's Do Count | Season 1, Episode 4

Paul Whittaker | I Used To Be...an Alcoholic

Dean James interviews Paul Whittaker. Listen to Paul's full circle account of going from having a mild to moderate drinking habit, to severe alcohol dependency. Listen to how he has got sober and living a happy, healthy, content, sober life. We hear detailed accounts of some of Paul's darkest moments, and his inspirational transformation to sobriety and contentment. The episode contains some strong language, themes of abuse, alcohol misuse and thoughts of suicide.

Here are some links to organisations who may be able to provide support if you or someone you know is going through some of the issues explored in this episode:

Adfam

Alcoholics Anonymous

Mind

Calm

Samaritans

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U2BDC: Used To Be's Do Count | Season 1, Episode 3

Kimberley Maynard | I Used To Be...Straight

Dean James interviews Kimberley Maynard, as she talks about her journey from living a heterosexual life, having children and grandchildren, to exploring her homosexual thoughts and feelings and transitioning into a loving, happy and supportive same-sex relationship. Kimberley speaks so matter of fact and unapologetically about her sexual identity and experience coming out to her friends and family. Listen to this refreshingly honest and inspiring account of a Mother and Grandmother stepping into her truth.

Follow Kimberley's latest project here...On The Couch With Kim

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U2BDC: Used To Be's Do Count | Season 1, Episode 2

Dean James | I Used To Be...A Writer

Dean James interviews Liam Hobbs, as he talks candidly about how his ambition to write and publish his first novel had detrimental effects on his mental and emotional health. Being a writer became so much of his identity, that when he felt that he'd failed, he needed to say goodbye and let that go...completely and extremely. He used to be a writer, but what is he now?...Watch This Space!

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U2BDC: Used To Be's Do Count | Season 1, Episode 1

Dean James | I Used To Be...A Lot of Things

Get to know your podcast host Dean James as he shares some of his personal journey to becoming a podcaster. He'll also let you know what the podcast is all about so you know exactly what to expect in the future.

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If you found any of the themes explored in this episode difficult, please take a look at the Websites below for support:

Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen

Home - Mind

Sue Ryder | Because no one should face death or grief alone

Home - Cruse Bereavement Support

Home – The Good Grief Trust

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U2BDC: Used To Be's Do Count - Podcast Trailer & Introduction

‘Used to Be’s’ do indeed count! “I used to be…” refers to a past human state, condition identity or experience. Understanding the importance of what or who someone ‘used to be’ can provide valuable insight into one’s life journey and experiences.

Dean talks to his guests, revealing the most intriguing, interesting and enthralling stories of past experiences, successes, failures and life’s lessons as we reflect on who or what one ‘used to be’.

We’re not dwelling on the past in a negative, stagnant way. We are giving it it’s proper time, power and reflection, so we can understand the impact it has had on who we are today!

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EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

I used to be a Professional Dancer.

I used to be an Alcoholic.

I used to be Straight.

I used to be Obese.

I used to be a Cleaner.

I used to be in a toxic relationship.

Our Used To Be’s really do count!

This is not about living in the past, being stagnated or not moving on. Quite the opposite…this is about discovering stories from incredible people who truly have moved on.

This is about giving your ‘used to be’ it’s time, respect and reflection, in order to understand the impact it’s had on you today.

You see somebody’s past identity, state, role, condition; inevitably has a direct impact on who that person is today. And sometimes we should look back, reflect on our ‘used to be’ and take stock of just how far we’ve come.

I’ll be talking to people who are successful today in their own right, but delving into their compelling stories of the past.

A multi-millionaire property developer might have started off by cleaning the very apartments they now own?

A successful youth worker may have been previously incarcerated. Reflecting on their experience of the prison system and now using that experience to redirect young people at risk of offending.

A mother and grandmother who is now in a loving, supportive same-sex relationship. She was previously living a hetero-normative life, but can now reflect on how far she has come now she is living her truth.

A professional dancer’s lifespan, (just like an athlete) can be fairly short. So, what does one do when their performing career comes to an end? Where does all of that life-long training go?

Join me, Dean James as I uncover incredible stories of people’s past. We’ll be discussing a person’s past state, identity, role or condition, and we’ll be reflecting on how that ‘used to be’ really does count towards who that person is today! This is a podcast that celebrates change, transformation and a person’s natural evolution through life.

Who knows, it might even spur you to reflect on your own ‘used to be’ and celebrate how far you’ve come. After all, today’s ‘I am’, is only possible because of yesterday’s ‘used to be’, and Used To Be’s Do Count.

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