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The Life Bench

The Life Bench

By: Jake Terry
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A space for real conversations and quiet reflections.

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Jake Terry
Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 15 - The Importance of Solitude
    Nov 2 2025

    Solitude is something we don’t have enough of in our lives. Not loneliness, not isolation, but the simple act of spending time alone, on purpose. With the world being louder and faster than ever, it’s easy to get caught up in the noise and lose ourselves. In this episode, I explore the value of solitude, and how, by becoming comfortable with being alone, we can begin to reconnect with ourselves and rediscover who we really are. I talk about my own experience of once being completely content in my own company, to struggling through grief, and now, how I’ve been learning to find that peace again. We’ll look at the role of solitude in today’s world, and the simple ways we can practise it. If you’ve been feeling lost or disconnected lately, maybe it’s time for a quiet moment to rediscover yourself.


    Take a seat, this is The Life Bench.


    (PS: I'm taking part in "Grow a Mo" for Movember. Any donations will be supporting a great cause).

    https://movember.com/m/15379036?mc=60


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    16 mins
  • Episode 14 - Why We Need Boredom
    Oct 26 2025

    In a world where we’re constantly stimulated, boredom has become something we avoid at all costs. But what if boredom isn’t the problem... what if it’s the answer? This week, I explore our relationship with boredom and stillness, how modern life and technology have made it harder to slow down, and why learning to sit with quiet moments might be one of the most powerful things we can do for our minds. I talk about why we’ve become so uncomfortable with doing nothing, how this constant need for stimulation affects our creativity and mental health, and what we can do to reclaim stillness in our everyday lives.


    Take a seat, this is The Life Bench.


    (PS: I'm taking part in "Grow a Mo" for Movember. Any donations will be supporting a great cause).

    https://movember.com/m/15379036?mc=60


    Please support this Podcast!


    FOLLOW - www.instagram.com/thelifebench


    SUBSCRIBE - www.youtube.com/@TheLifeBench

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    18 mins
  • Episode 13 - The Challenges of Modern Life
    Oct 19 2025

    Life today moves faster than ever. We’re constantly connected, constantly stimulated; and yet many of us feel more disconnected than ever. In this episode, I talk about how technology and the pace of modern life have changed the way we live, think, and connect. Growing up through a period before everything went digital, I share my experiences of life before and after the technological shift, how things have changed, and look at some of the challenges we face today.


    Take a seat, this is The Life Bench.


    (PS: I'm taking part in "Grow a Mo" for Movember. Any donations will be supporting a great cause).

    https://movember.com/m/15379036?mc=60


    Please support this Podcast!


    FOLLOW - www.instagram.com/thelifebench


    SUBSCRIBE - www.youtube.com/@TheLifeBench


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    19 mins
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