The F**k It Moments Podcast The F**k It Moments Podcast

When Naz told his family he was gay, he didn’t receive the reaction he was hoping for. Days later, when they rejected his honesty, Naz took his own life. 
It’s a decision that will forever be marked on his partner, Matt Mahmood-Ogston’s heart forever. Now Matt runs the Naz and Matt Foundation, dedicated to show others to never let religion come in the way of the unconditional love between parents and their children. Instead of anger - he sees the opportunity in homophobia, and focuses on educating those who are misinformed or fearful of what being LGBTQ+ means.
Matt’s Fuck It Moments Podcast episode is a story of love, of heartbreak and a lesson in how we can all choose to make a difference in our communities. And ponders the question of whether it’s really possible to love again when your soul mate isn’t by your side anymore.
During this interview with host Clare Freeman, Matt barely scratches the surface on the amazing things he’s doing. Find out more and support their foundation here: https://www.nazandmattfoundation.org
If you’re struggling with suicidal thoughts or anything related to mental health - know that you’re not alone. Pick up the phone and reach out to The Samaritans right now - no matter how big or small your worries - call them on 116 123 for free: www.samaritans.org/

“There is this deep fear that if this doesn’t work our lives are over...”  Sheridan and his wife tried for children for 10 years but it wasn’t to be. 
In this episode of The F**k It Moments Podcast, he tells those going through the fertility process that life without children isn’t the end. That there is “still identity and purpose if you don’t get the family you’re dreaming of”.
It’s a story of resilience, of acceptance and of hope. Especially when all options are seemingly exhausted and you start anew, over on the other side of the world.
For more about Sheridan’s books, talks on the stigma of male infertility and a multitude of topics, visit http://SheridanVoysey.com
Presented by Clare Freeman. Produced by ASFB Productions.

Mid-30s, Amy found herself divorced without the family and life she'd always dreamt of. Her world suddenly looked bleak; a fuck it moment imposed on her with little notice.
Her solution? Escape. Travel. Think. And reset.
It's a journey and process which saw her climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, volunteering in African AIDS centres and even - for someone who was afraid of dogs - having to take a lion for a walk every Saturday.
Actress Amy Enticknap lives in Oxford, you can find out more about her work with Human Story Theatre at humanstorytheatre.com (https://humanstorytheatre.com/)
The Fuck It Moments Podcast is presented by Clare Freeman. This episode was co-produced by Charles Commins and ASFB Productions.

Nine days before she was due to marry, 29 year-old Katie discovered her breast cancer had come back. And this time, the diagnosis was terminal.
Understandably, the years that followed and the never ending treatments left her feeling every emotion under the sun. 
But in 2018 she decided to look at life from a different perspective. 
For 100 days Katie posted a daily video on YouTube citing #ActsOfGratitude.
Day 100 marked the 7th anniversary of her diagnosis. A day which had always haunted her. But not in March 2018.
As part of her social media posts, in #LifeOfAFourthStager Katie spoke honestly, openly about what was on her mind - we danced with her, cried with her and even witnessed profound moments including her blessing her husband Keith’s future partner.
Whilst Katie’s interview is overshadowed with her seemingly close death, it’s also a story of hope, of love, of inspiration, of gratitude and plenty of laughter.
Follow Katie’s journey on twitter: https://twitter.com/lovlykatielumps
Watch the final days of her project '100 random #ActsOfKindness' on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/2Ff5LVT
Email us FIMPod@gmail.com (mailto:FIMPod@gmail.com)  

“We’re all human, not robots. I thought mental health problems were something that happened to other people, not me.”
Former search and rescue paramedic Andy Elwood talks host Clare Freeman through some of the biggest moments in his life - changing careers, facing divorce upon returning from a gruelling tour in Afghanistan to learning to manage signs of PTSD.
In the first of five episodes of The F**k It Moments’ second series, Andy explains why he quit the day job to take his Land Rover on tour, because he believes as a mental health campaigner he can save more lives talking than ‘dangling from a helicopter’.
For more about Andie’s Landie:
https://www.andyelwood.com/
We refer to the NHS’s 5 steps of wellbeing:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/improve-mental-wellbeing/
And for any support - no matter how big or small - call the Samaritans on 116 123 for free:
https://www.samaritans.org/
Email us FIMPod@gmail.com (mailto:FIMPod@gmail.com)  

Life as an emergency department nurse in the NHS is probably manic enough for most people to handle. But it's not the only thing which drives 37 year-old Karen O'Neill - so does travelling the world.
You'd probably be imagining she loves escaping to far away islands watching sunsets and backpacking across Australia with a pal or two…and yes, that's definitely been some of her experiences.
But what really makes her come alive in telling her travel stories is the work she's done - sometimes for free - on some of the biggest humanitarian aid projects in the world.
Recently, Karen's eyes were opened after working on a search and rescue ship off the Libyan coast. Collecting dead bodies from the sea, saving those moments from drowning, and meeting mothers who had been separated from their children were just all part of the daily schedule for her and team.
So what makes someone like Karen want to 'do' not just 'watch' when it comes to helping others? In her first meeting with host Clare Freeman, she reveals the truth about what makes her tick, some of the biggest 'f**k it moments' of her life and how a career dedicated to caring for others across the globe has changed her perspective - forever.