Episodes
As Chris comes to the end of his stay in Spain, he makes time for one more edition featuring an important announcement. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio...
Published 12/11/20
Published 12/11/20
Today, still in Spain, but only for a short while longer, Chris discusses the five stages of grief, and reveals which stage he believes he may be at. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews,...
Published 12/04/20
Today Chris talks about his experience of counselling and the results of a study; 'From Grief to Hope.'  Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is...
Published 11/27/20
This week Chris shares his audio diary at the start of his 'second phase' of discovery in Spain. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from...
Published 11/20/20
Today Chris ponders one of the BIG questions; What is happiness? Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by...
Published 11/13/20
This week Chris talks about Dyspraxia and introduces you to some acronyms, you may not be aware of. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from...
Published 11/06/20
His second podcast on location in Spain, Chris starts to ponder relationships, in particular fathers and sons. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio...
Published 10/30/20
Chris is in Spain, collecting his thoughts, thinking about the 'what next?' This episode is recorded on location. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts....
Published 10/23/20
In today's episode, Chris talks about the notes left by his son prior to taking his life and has some news. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music...
Published 10/16/20
Chris is travelling and meets with a dear friend Tim in Wales, to discuss life, friendship and dealing with grief. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio...
Published 10/09/20
After a Summer break, My Argument with Grief returns. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts.  In this episode Chris starts a travelogue, a theme that...
Published 10/02/20
Today Chris talks with someone very close, about their joint loss. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used by...
Published 08/13/20
Chris explores the facts and figures behind suicide in the UK and ponders what we should do about it. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is...
Published 08/07/20
This week Chris, is angry. It's the latest 'phase,' as he explains. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from artlist.io, licensed and used...
Published 07/25/20
On today's episode, Chris deals with the inquest, certainly sooner than he had expected. There's also a health scare to consider. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and...
Published 07/18/20
Today, Chris chats to Husna Motin and Lea Sawinski, two members of the Loughborough Student Union, the city in which Chris' son Ben attended university, about looking after mental health in these testing times. And for parents, how is your son or daughter's mental health? Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again....
Published 07/10/20
Neurodiversity. What is it? Today Chris explains what it is and why this word, this description, means something very personal. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and...
Published 07/03/20
Chris ponders Father's Day in 2020 and what the this year's will be like without one of his children. But also there is a renewed determination to keep fathers and their sons alive. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in...
Published 06/26/20
Today Chris talks with the founding members of LooseHeadz about the organisation and stigma of mental health - and how sport, particularly rugby is playing a significant role to help men and women talk about their issues openly. For more information about LooseHeadz: https://looseheadz.co.uk/ #TackleTheStigma Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal...
Published 06/19/20
It is the day of his son’s funeral and Chris talks us through his changing emotions and his thoughts for the future. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio...
Published 06/13/20
The funeral is imminent. Chris muses about what it really means. Which leads him to a major crisis. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily diaries and studio thoughts. Music is from...
Published 06/02/20
Chris ponders the great question of what flicked that fatal switch in his son’s mind that made him choose the terrible course that he did. Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young people in particular, through interviews, daily...
Published 05/30/20
Today, Chris talks to Aiz Hussain, a spoken word artist, about his own personal battles, his brush with suicide and the pain and grief he has had to bear in his young life.  My Argument with Grief, presented by Chris Brown who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and...
Published 05/26/20
Today Chris muses over the title of this series, whilst the day to day continues around him and he asks his wife if he's doing the right thing by communicating his thoughts so publicly. - Meet Chris who considered himself just; "A normal guy." At least that was, until his son, aged 22, took his own life. Now nothing is normal, and he's realising nothing ever was normal and nothing, will ever be normal again. My Argument with Grief explores the subject of suicide and how it affects young...
Published 05/22/20