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Author, Angie Thomas was born in Jackson, Mississippi, a place known for being an area with strong racial tensions. Angie witnessed a lot of racism and unfair treatment of black people growing up, including a shootout when she was just 6 years old. The day after, her mother took her to the library in an attempt to open her eyes to the good in the world and this trip inspired her to start writing. Angie's first book 'The Hate U Give' shines a light on issues that African Americans face and sheds light on the #BlackLivesMatter movement. Last month she released her second book 'On the Come Up', which highlights how black people are represented in the media. Angie tells Katie and Dr.Radha about her experiences of racism in America and opens up about what it's really like being a black woman in today's society.

Issues of consent are seldom talked about within the LGBTQ+ community, but they can lead to feelings of unease and people's safety can come into question. We address the main issues and tackle the myths around what consent actually means. We're joined by legal expert Sandra Paul for this one, who quickly coins the nickname Sassy Sanda and she knows her stuff.

Do you remember Mike from Love Island? His tragic death has sparked conversation in the media about mental health and suicide among young men. Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK. Katie and Dr Radha are joined by our very own Cel Spellman and Emma Fairhurst from suicide prevention charity Papyrus and former Love Island contestant Dr Alex join the team to give their perspectives.

Sex is sometimes used as a form of self harm, and this phenomenon is particularly common in the LGBTQ+ community. James Dan and Katie learn more about why this happens, how it works and how it relates to HIV. Dr Radha offers her sound advice on both the physical and psychological health aspects.

A hand on someone's back, complimenting their fragrance - is this a colleague being friendly, or are they crossing a line? What constitutes sexual harassment? BBC Three conducted a social experiment, bringing together 20 people between the ages of 18-30 to see if they understood the rules of behaviour in the workplace. Helen featured in the documentary, sharing her story about how she was a victim of sexual harassment. Helen joins Katie and Dr.Radha to share some advice on ways to deal with sexual harassment and barrister Abigail Bright highlights exactly what sexual harassment is in the eyes of the law, and shares tips on what behaviours are completely unacceptable and should be avoided at all costs.

In this second episode in our exciting collaboration between Life Hacks and A Gay & A NonGay, Katie and Dr.Radha help James and Dan tackle some of the more complicated queries they have received from their listeners around coming out. The boys have called on our pros to help them address a range of listeners’ issues and share some helpful advice with them. This week, the guys focus on some of the difficulties young people face when they decide to ‘come out’ and what help and support family and friends can offer them to make this process less stressful. Over the next few weeks, all areas are covered in these special editions of our Life Hacks podcast.

In this exciting collaboration between Life Hacks and A Gay & A NonGay, Katie and Dr Radha help James and Dan tackle some of the more complicated queries they have received from their listeners. The boys have called on our pros to help them address a range of listeners' issues and share some helpful advice with them. From coming out, to identifying a person in life to confide in when we aren't feeling mentally well, all areas are covered in this special edition of our Life Hacks podcast.

What do you want to do when you grow up? Doctor? Astronaut? Fireman? In light of International Women's Day, we're asking if young women's aspirations are limited by their gender?

After having a hugely successful career in a male dominated industry, Edwina Dunn decided it was time to change things for women in the working world and founded her charity - The Female Lead - to do just that. Alongside entrepreneur Vanessa Sanyauke and inventor Ruth Amos, she tells Katie and Dr Radha about her campaign to encourage young women into industries where they are under-represented and inspire them to achieve more than they ever imagined!

Have you ever avoided doing things like washing the dishes or even texting a friend back? Do you constantly check work emails even when you're not in work? Or do you ever feel guilty for sitting doing absolutely nothing? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, you could be suffering from millennial burnout, a product of the mentality that enough is actually not enough. When journalist Dawn Foster wrote an article about this last month in The Guardian, it struck a chord with millennials. Dawn shares tips on what to look out for if you suspect you have millennial burnout and advises on the best ways to avoid feeling totally and utterly burnt out.

Have you ever thought about why you sleep? Ever wondered if napping is good for you? If you should be measuring your sleep on that all-important app? Or even how often you dream? Well, luckily, Dr Guy Meadows from the Sleep School is here to explain all.