We’re breaking from our usual format for the start of Season 2, with a special set of podcasts recorded in the context of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the challenges faced by Londoners because of this.

In this episode, we talk about bereavement, grief and loss.

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We’re breaking from our usual format for the start of Season 2, with a special set of podcasts recorded in the context of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the challenges faced by Londoners because of this.

In this episode, we talk about stand-up comedy and the positive effects of laughter.

The Act On Podcast is back for Season 2! We're breaking from our usual format for the start of Season 2, with a special set on podcasts in light of the current Covid-19 situation.

In this first episode of Season 2, we talk about creativity, with host Tom Philipson and guests Bob Jones, Priscila Hernandez, Ryan Saunders and Yossi.

The podcast series came as a result of Thrive LDN's 2019 World Mental Health Day Festival and the young Londoners who made it happen. A group of young people who took part in the festival as speakers, performers and content creators have since come together to develop and record a podcast series to open up conversations on breaking down barriers, building resilience and the importance of having a sense of community.

The Act On Podcast is produced by Thrive LDN, the citywide movement to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all Londoners.

Episode 11, hosted by Bradley Birkholz, focuses on the issue of hate crime, with guests Justyn Hollett and Andy Fearn, from the charity Protection Approaches.

Episode 10, hosted by Justyn Hollett, focuses on nightlife in London, with guests Akeil Onwukwe-Adamson, Kate Karla and the Night Czar for London, Amy Lamé.

We discuss how we ensure London’s night time economy is open for everyone, how to stay safe and what makes a perfect London night out.

Episode 9, hosted by Dhanush Giridhar, focuses on the issue of loneliness, with guests Hayden Brenen, Mia Fyffe and Lexy Matthews, Campaign Officer at the Campaign to End Loneliness.

Episode 8, hosted by Justyn Hollett, focuses on the issue of identity and belonging, with guests Bradley Birkholz, Javaun Bance and Taylor Ali.

Episode 7, hosted by young Londoner Izzy Joan, focuses on the environment, with guests Dhanush Giridar, Gabriella Baker and Jakob Noah.

Episode 6, presented by BBC Radio 1’s Katie Thistleton, discusses the positive effects that participating in or attending arts and cultural events can have on wellbeing.

Participants: Javaun Bance, Brandon Murray, Bradley Birkholz and Dhanush Giridhar

Episode 5, presented by BBC Radio 1’s Katie Thistleton, discusses the issue of young men and suicide. More than 12 Londoners a week take their life in London. Around three quarters of these are men. Suicide is the biggest cause of death of men under the age of 50. What can be done to help tackle this issue?

Participants: Justyn Hollett, Lucèe Tshiba, Carwyn Williams and Jonjo Hurley, Suicide Prevention Lead for Thrive LDN.