The Ben Raemers Foundation | Brain Drain Show #54

Brain Drain Episode 54 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠

Buckle up for just under two hours of Ben Raemers history with non other than Lucky Raemers & Susie Crome of the wonderful The Ben Raemers Foundation!In this episode we discuss the absolute beauty of Ben himself, Ben's early years & skateboarding, how the Ben Raemers Foundation was created, the SMiLe interviews, important signs to look out for, suicide prevention classes, Ben’s incredible skateboarding legacy, fundraisers, the future of the foundation and much much more!Please donate to @thebenraemersfoundation, check out their website for a bunch of useful links and reach out to your loved ones!Donation here:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3WPT8AEC2FVNUHere are some useful links for you to check out:https://www.thebenraemersfoundation.comhttps://www.findahelpline.comhttps://www.ncps.com/counselling-directoryhttps://www.docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K6r65NyhEBR-HZehli2ru7NcZ74vT_X0Wuv0CSYWpZY/edit?pli=1&gid=0#gid=000:00 - Coming up on this episode/intro03:55 - Can Lucy & Susie explain both of their roles at The Ben Raemers Foundation, the birth of the foundation and how exactly do you set up a charity?12:53 - Who else is involved within the foundation?17:26 - What work has Lucy & Susie been working towards, visiting San Jose, putting on "Feeling Scene" videos & offering suicide prevention training.28:07 - ADHD, autism and opening up and talking about suicidal thoughts and simple gestures that help people in need...44:06 - SMiLe Trailer #1 - Andrew Brophy:www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENDtZcuGlVk45:35 - ADHD, autism and opening up and talking about suicidal thoughts and simple gestures that help people in need (continued...)51:49 - What are some of the signs to look out for that might indicate someone is having suicidal thoughts?1:00:10 - Ben's history within skateboarding, becoming the world renowned skateboarder that he is, his funeral & childhood memories...1:10:48 - Realising Ben's worldwide popularity & Thrasher Magazine covers!1:15:05 - Did Lucy ever see signs of pressure from being a professional skateboarder and day to day routine's to help your mental health.1:25:29 - SMiLe Trailer #2 - Elissa Steamer:www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0znbOXJ8rI1:26:28 - New tribute boards and future Ben Raemers product.1:20:07 - The SMiLe interviews and strategies on how to cope with being over stimulated and anxiety...1:39:33 - What are the key points that people can look out for if they think someone they know is struggling with their mental health.1:42:28 - Where can people find out more about the work Lucy & Susie are doing?1:48:07 - Credits, farewells and thank you's!Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakesSupport The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvSupport us by checking out our sponsors:Rollersnakes:www.rollersnakes.co.ukPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #benraemers #thebenraemersfoundation

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