Finding Belonging After Abandonment - With Jason 'Wip' Roberts

Join us on Relational Lives as we sit down with Jason ‘Wip’ Roberts, who shares his heartfelt story of navigating childhood abandonment and finding belonging. From his biological mother leaving at age four to the shock of his stepmother’s departure in his 20s, Jason opens up about the persistent void that shaped his life. He reflects on how the 90s rave scene provided a sense of community, how his travels embraced the familiar feeling of being “lost,” and how meeting his wife, Katie, became his anchor at 30. With humour, wisdom, and a touch of silliness—including a song from his famous shed—Jason discusses overcoming emotional barriers, the courage it takes to talk openly as a man, and building a family that feels complete.

This episode is a moving exploration of resilience, connection, and self-discovery, perfect for anyone seeking to understand their journey through loss and love.

Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome & Introducing Jason ‘Wip’ Roberts 01:18 – The Weight of Being a Deep Thinker 02:10 – Childhood Loss: Jason’s Mother Leaving at Age 4 06:04 – A New Family with His Stepmother & the Shock of Her Departure 09:35 – Embracing the Feeling of Being “Lost” in His 20s 13:15 – Finding Belonging in the 90s Rave Scene 18:00 – Meeting Katie: Finding an Anchor at 30 22:40 – The Void of Loss & How It Persists 28:15 – Jason’s Humour: A Silly Song from the Shed 31:27 – A Recent Loss: Finding Closure After His Mother’s Passing 33:18 – Therapy & Making Sense of Childhood Wounds 36:22 – The Courage to Talk: Breaking the Stigma for Men 39:51 – Jason’s Shed: A Creative Haven of Escapism 41:28 – Would You Rather? Fun Quickfire Round 43:38 – Closing Thoughts & Takeaways  Follow Jason:

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Hosts: Alison Bickers and Ros Peckham at www.mytempo.co.uk Music by: Stile Tree Studio Produced by: Synergy Podcast Studio