The Peak & The Pit Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Kat and Jazz catch up with each other!
Kat has some extremely exciting news for Jazz.
The pair can finally take an exercise class together and discuss how different that was to home workouts.
They both check in on each others mental health and give tips on how to focus on the important things and not to get wrapped up in social media.
Kat and Jazz are back with their Peak and Pits of the week. Make sure you’re writing in to @thepeakandthepit_podcast on Instagram with your peak and pits so the girls can show how normal it is to have those down days. Ahead of a special episode next week the girls reflect on what has been a crazy time for the UK!
Kat and Jazz are back, keeping it short and sweet for episode 18.
Excited to actually have a challenge to look forward to, the girls have decided to attempt a class. No more home workouts!
Kat and Jazz catch up and what a week it's been.
The girls plunge straight into their peak and pits as Jazz needs to let off some steam.
Both chat about last weeks challenge and have to think on their feet with this weeks as someone is self isolating.
Enjoy and make sure you're following @thepeakandthepit_podcast
Kat and Jazz are back with a new episode of The Peak & The Pit. Following a short break from the podcast they chat about what they have been up to, how the new normal is affecting their mental health and Craig sets the girls a new challenge.
The final episode for mental health awareness week.
Kat & Jazz chat with Mike Richard, the man behind @talkaboutitmate
Mike talks about how he wants to break the stigma on male mental health and normalise men talking openly about their feelings.
WARNING - this week of episodes may be triggering to some. Please reach out if you need help.
Episode 6 for our special week of episodes for Mental Health Awareness Week.
Kat & Jazz chat with the wonderful Ross Adams.
Ross speaks so honestly about being in the public eye and how it can affect his mental health.
WARNING - this week of episodes may be triggering for some so please do reach out if you need help.
- Samaritans. To talk about anything that is upsetting you, you can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 (free from any phone), email jo@samaritans.org or visit some branches in person. You can also call the Samaritans Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).
- SANEline. If you're experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day).
- The Mix. If you're under 25, you can call The Mix on 0808 808 4994 (Sunday-Friday 2pm–11pm), request support by email using this form on The Mix website or use their crisis text messenger service.
- Papyrus HOPELINEUK. If you're under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling, you can call Papyrus HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 (weekdays 10am-10pm, weekends 2pm-10pm and bank holidays 2pm–10pm), email pat@papyrus-uk.org or text 07786 209 697.
- Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). If you identify as male, you can call the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) or use their webchat service.
- Nightline. If you're a student, you can look on the Nightline website to see if your university or college offers a night-time listening service. Nightline phone operators are all students too.
- Switchboard. If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, you can call Switchboard on 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day), email chris@switchboard.lgbt or use their webchat service. Phone operators all identify as LGBT+.
- C.A.L.L. If you live in Wales, you can call the Community Advice and Listening Line (C.A.L.L.) on 0800 132 737 (open 24/7) or you can text 'help' followed by a question to 81066.
- Helplines Partnership. For more options, visit the Helplines Partnershipwebsite for a directory of UK helplines. Mind's Infoline can also help you find services that can support you. If you're outside the UK, the Befrienders Worldwide website has a tool to search by country for emotional support helplines around the world.
- To start a conversation, text the word 'SHOUT' to 85258.
Episode 5 of our special week of episodes for Mental Health Awareness Week.
Kat and Jazz chat with the fabulous JSKY - @jskychat
With his every growing instagram following we ask JSKY the about the importance of taking time away from social media and what his top tips are for keeping a healthy mindset.
WARNING - this week of episodes may be tough listening for some so please do reach out if you need help.
- Samaritans. To talk about anything that is upsetting you, you can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 (free from any phone), email jo@samaritans.org or visit some branches in person. You can also call the Samaritans Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).
- SANEline. If you're experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day).
- The Mix. If you're under 25, you can call The Mix on 0808 808 4994 (Sunday-Friday 2pm–11pm), request support by email using this form on The Mix website or use their crisis text messenger service.
- Papyrus HOPELINEUK. If you're under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling, you can call Papyrus HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 (weekdays 10am-10pm, weekends 2pm-10pm and bank holidays 2pm–10pm), email pat@papyrus-uk.org or text 07786 209 697.
- Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). If you identify as male, you can call the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) or use their webchat service.
- Nightline. If you're a student, you can look on the Nightline website to see if your university or college offers a night-time listening service. Nightline phone operators are all students too.
- Switchboard. If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, you can call Switchboard on 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day), email chris@switchboard.lgbt or use their webchat service. Phone operators all identify as LGBT+.
- C.A.L.L. If you live in Wales, you can call the Community Advice and Listening Line (C.A.L.L.) on 0800 132 737 (open 24/7) or you can text 'help' followed by a question to 81066.
- Helplines Partnership. For more options, visit the Helplines Partnershipwebsite for a directory of UK helplines. Mind's Infoline can also help you find services that can support you. If you're outside the UK, the Befrienders Worldwide website has a tool to search by country for emotional support helplines around the world.
- To start a conversation, text the word 'SHOUT' to 85258.
Episode 4 of our special week of episodes for Mental Health Awareness week.
Kat & Jazz chat with the super strong @emzpower
They ask why Emily decided to start Gym Safe Ladies and how fitness has helped with her mental health, especially as Emz is a strength based coach and so had to adapt massively during lockdown.
WARNING - this week of episodes may be triggering for some. Do always seek help!
- Samaritans. To talk about anything that is upsetting you, you can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 (free from any phone), email jo@samaritans.org or visit some branches in person. You can also call the Samaritans Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).
- SANEline. If you're experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day).
- The Mix. If you're under 25, you can call The Mix on 0808 808 4994 (Sunday-Friday 2pm–11pm), request support by email using this form on The Mix website or use their crisis text messenger service.
- Papyrus HOPELINEUK. If you're under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling, you can call Papyrus HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 (weekdays 10am-10pm, weekends 2pm-10pm and bank holidays 2pm–10pm), email pat@papyrus-uk.org or text 07786 209 697.
- Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). If you identify as male, you can call the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) or use their webchat service.
- Nightline. If you're a student, you can look on the Nightline website to see if your university or college offers a night-time listening service. Nightline phone operators are all students too.
- Switchboard. If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, you can call Switchboard on 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day), email chris@switchboard.lgbt or use their webchat service. Phone operators all identify as LGBT+.
- C.A.L.L. If you live in Wales, you can call the Community Advice and Listening Line (C.A.L.L.) on 0800 132 737 (open 24/7) or you can text 'help' followed by a question to 81066.
- Helplines Partnership. For more options, visit the Helplines Partnershipwebsite for a directory of UK helplines. Mind's Infoline can also help you find services that can support you. If you're outside the UK, the Befrienders Worldwide website has a tool to search by country for emotional support helplines around the world.
- To start a conversation, text the word 'SHOUT' to 85258.
Episode 3 of our special week of episodes for Mental Health Awareness.
Kat and Jazz chat with wonderful Akeem Griffiths.
Akeem opens up about how reality tv could impact peoples mental health and how fitness helps him keep his mind healthy.
WARNING - this week of episodes may be triggering to some so please do reach out for help.
- Samaritans. To talk about anything that is upsetting you, you can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 (free from any phone), email jo@samaritans.org or visit some branches in person. You can also call the Samaritans Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).
- SANEline. If you're experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day).
- The Mix. If you're under 25, you can call The Mix on 0808 808 4994 (Sunday-Friday 2pm–11pm), request support by email using this form on The Mix website or use their crisis text messenger service.
- Papyrus HOPELINEUK. If you're under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling, you can call Papyrus HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 (weekdays 10am-10pm, weekends 2pm-10pm and bank holidays 2pm–10pm), email pat@papyrus-uk.org or text 07786 209 697.
- Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). If you identify as male, you can call the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) or use their webchat service.
- Nightline. If you're a student, you can look on the Nightline website to see if your university or college offers a night-time listening service. Nightline phone operators are all students too.
- Switchboard. If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, you can call Switchboard on 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day), email chris@switchboard.lgbt or use their webchat service. Phone operators all identify as LGBT+.
- C.A.L.L. If you live in Wales, you can call the Community Advice and Listening Line (C.A.L.L.) on 0800 132 737 (open 24/7) or you can text 'help' followed by a question to 81066.
- Helplines Partnership. For more options, visit the Helplines Partnershipwebsite for a directory of UK helplines. Mind's Infoline can also help you find services that can support you. If you're outside the UK, the Befrienders Worldwide website has a tool to search by country for emotional support helplines around the world.
- To start a conversation, text the word 'SHOUT' to 85258.
Episode 2 of our special week of episodes for Mental Health Awareness week.
Kat & Jazz chat with the beautiful ladies from @itsokay.needtotalk Coral & Paige.
They discuss why they started their ever growing instagram page and how important it is to break the stigma around mental health.
WARNING - this week of episodes may be difficult to listen to for some so please know that there are services out there for you to turn to if you need help.
- Samaritans. To talk about anything that is upsetting you, you can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 (free from any phone), email jo@samaritans.org or visit some branches in person. You can also call the Samaritans Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).
- SANEline. If you're experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day).
- The Mix. If you're under 25, you can call The Mix on 0808 808 4994 (Sunday-Friday 2pm–11pm), request support by email using this form on The Mix website or use their crisis text messenger service.
- Papyrus HOPELINEUK. If you're under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling, you can call Papyrus HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 (weekdays 10am-10pm, weekends 2pm-10pm and bank holidays 2pm–10pm), email pat@papyrus-uk.org or text 07786 209 697.
- Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). If you identify as male, you can call the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) or use their webchat service.
- Nightline. If you're a student, you can look on the Nightline website to see if your university or college offers a night-time listening service. Nightline phone operators are all students too.
- Switchboard. If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, you can call Switchboard on 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day), email chris@switchboard.lgbt or use their webchat service. Phone operators all identify as LGBT+.
- C.A.L.L. If you live in Wales, you can call the Community Advice and Listening Line (C.A.L.L.) on 0800 132 737 (open 24/7) or you can text 'help' followed by a question to 81066.
- Helplines Partnership. For more options, visit the Helplines Partnershipwebsite for a directory of UK helplines. Mind's Infoline can also help you find services that can support you. If you're outside the UK, the Befrienders Worldwide website has a tool to search by country for emotional support helplines around the world.
- To start a conversation, text the word 'SHOUT' to 85258.
Episode 1 of our special week of episodes for Mental Health Awareness.
Kat and Jazz chat with Ben West - @iambenwest
Ben is the epitome of a mental health activist, his passion and courage is inspiring and we can't thank him enough for chatting so openly and honestly with us.
Warning - this week of episodes some may find triggering so please know that there are services out there for you turn to.
- Samaritans. To talk about anything that is upsetting you, you can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 (free from any phone), email jo@samaritans.org or visit some branches in person. You can also call the Samaritans Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).
- SANEline. If you're experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day).
- The Mix. If you're under 25, you can call The Mix on 0808 808 4994 (Sunday-Friday 2pm–11pm), request support by email using this form on The Mix website or use their crisis text messenger service.
- Papyrus HOPELINEUK. If you're under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling, you can call Papyrus HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 (weekdays 10am-10pm, weekends 2pm-10pm and bank holidays 2pm–10pm), email pat@papyrus-uk.org or text 07786 209 697.
- Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). If you identify as male, you can call the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) or use their webchat service.
- Nightline. If you're a student, you can look on the Nightline website to see if your university or college offers a night-time listening service. Nightline phone operators are all students too.
- Switchboard. If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, you can call Switchboard on 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day), email chris@switchboard.lgbt or use their webchat service. Phone operators all identify as LGBT+.
- C.A.L.L. If you live in Wales, you can call the Community Advice and Listening Line (C.A.L.L.) on 0800 132 737 (open 24/7) or you can text 'help' followed by a question to 81066.
- Helplines Partnership. For more options, visit the Helplines Partnershipwebsite for a directory of UK helplines. Mind's Infoline can also help you find services that can support you. If you're outside the UK, the Befrienders Worldwide website has a tool to search by country for emotional support helplines around the world.
- To start a conversation, text the word 'SHOUT' to 85258.
Sorry it's late but better late than never!
Jazz and Kat are reunited after life got in the way and there was a delay on recording the podcast. I hope you didn't miss it too much!
For this super special episode the girls are joined by Lucy Spraggan who talks openly and honestly about how she thinks social media is detrimental to peoples mental health, especially during the pandemic.
She chats about what it was like to write and record her newest album Choices during a lockdown and gives her advice to anyone who may be struggling right now.
Follow the podcast on Instagram @thepeakandthepit_podcast and get involved with the girls giveaway as they work towards their special week of episodes for Mental Health Awareness week.
Episode 14!
Jazmine discusses the heartbreak of applying for jobs on Indeed but the girls start to become excited that lockdown is easing - a new challenge is set and it focuses around the gyms reopening.
The previous weeks challenge was a success! The girls easily found things that they are grateful for whilst out walking, the weather helped!
Kat and Jazz discuss their peak and pits and reminds one another to normalise having those down moments as better things are always around the corner.
Kat and Jazz complete the last of their home workouts ahead of the gyms opening.
The girls discuss their Peak and Pits and Jazz is reminded that her low moments worrying about work will not be forever.
Kat and Jazz join Ben Shires and become detectorist's to complete their challenge set by him. They also chat with him about how he has been during lockdown and the impact he thinks the pandemic has had on children's mental health.
Join the girls as they discuss their peak and pits of the week. Make sure you write in with yours.
Kat and Jazz are back with The Peak and The Pit!
Touching on 'Caroline Flack: Her Life and Death' shown on Channel 4 recently, the girls discuss the impact of trolls on social media and how everyone should 'Be Kind'.
This week Ben Shires, presenter and comedian, set the girls their most recent challenge. Have a listen and see if you can join in!
Kat and Jazz are back for episode 10!
Having struggled with last weeks challenge they are set a rather different challenge by inspirational speaker Adam Corbally.
Discussing their Peaks & Pits the girls put the world to rights.
Celebrating International Women's Day Kat & Jazz are joined by two wonderful ladies who openly talk about their mental health struggles. Touching on their Peak & Pits of the week they discuss this weeks challenge and how it's positively impacted their mental health.
Cara Lisette openly talks about her battle against anorexia in the most positive and inspiring way.
You can find Cara on twitter and instagram at @caralisette
And Vic Ratcliff touches upon her time within a domestically abusive relationship and how she turned her life around.
Kat and Jazz discuss Alex Zinchenkos tough challenge and how this week has tested them physically and mentally.
They touch upon Boris's roadmap out of the current situation and how its affected them.
Kat and Jazz are in good spirits this week.
The conversation about Mental Health is upbeat and natural and they hope to remind people that bad moments pass and are replaced with highs.
They chat about their Peak and Pit of the week and have their challenge set by a surprise guest who plays for Manchester City's football team.
Kat and Jazz touch on how lockdown is affecting their mental health and discuss this weeks challenge.
Kat and Jazz discuss the pilates challenge set by the one and only Asttina Mandella from the most recent series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.
The girls discuss Asttina's Peak & Pit of the week whilst also having a refreshing chat about the current lockdown.
Jazz and Kat switch things up for this weeks podcast, engaging in conversation with their special guest. Trigger warning!!! During this podcast we explore areas around mental illness and some subjects spoken about can be triggering. If you feel like you or someone you know might need someone to speak to then please check out the links below. * Samaritans. To talk about anything that is upsetting you, you can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 (free from any phone), email jo@samaritans.org or visit some branches in person. You can also call the Samaritans Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day). * SANEline. If you're experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day). * The Mix. If you're under 25, you can call The Mix on 0808 808 4994 (Sunday-Friday 2pm–11pm), request support by email using this form on The Mix website or use their crisis text messenger service. * Papyrus HOPELINEUK. If you're under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling, you can call Papyrus HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 (weekdays 10am-10pm, weekends 2pm-10pm and bank holidays 2pm–10pm), email pat@papyrus-uk.org or text 07786 209 697. * Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). If you identify as male, you can call the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) or use their webchat service. * Nightline. If you're a student, you can look on the Nightline website to see if your university or college offers a night-time listening service. Nightline phone operators are all students too. * Switchboard. If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, you can call Switchboard on 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day), email chris@switchboard.lgbt or use their webchat service. Phone operators all identify as LGBT+. * C.A.L.L. If you live in Wales, you can call the Community Advice and Listening Line (C.A.L.L.)on 0800 132 737 (open 24/7) or you can text 'help' followed by a question to 81066. * Helplines Partnership. For more options, visit the Helplines Partnership website for a directory of UK helplines. Mind's Infoline can also help you find services that can support you. If you're outside the UK, the Befrienders Worldwide website has a tool to search by country for emotional support helplines around the world.
Weekly peak and pits are spoken about, helping to normalise the good and the bad days. Instagram: @thepeakandthepit_podcast Email: thepeakandthepit@gmail.com Spotify: thepeakandthepit
Kat and Jazz embrace their second challenge and discuss how it impacted on their mental health.
Jazz and Kat discuss their first fitness challenge and how it affected their mental health.
Weekly peak and pits are spoken about, helping to normalise the good and the bad days.
Jazz & Kat introduce themselves and what their main focus of The Peak & The Pit will be. An easy listening, conversational podcast, normalising having good and bad days.
Producer Ben gives the girls their first fitness challenge and they discuss their highs and lows of 2020.