Big Sister Diaries

Sneak peak into our episode on the normality of losing and growing apart from friends. LIVE 8th December @ 6pm.

Megan Knight is a 21 year old Psychology student at NTU with Generalised Anxiety, Anorexia, Depression & is in the process of being diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Despite having all these diagnoses under her belt, Megan still didn't feel like she'd qualify for Disabled Students Allowance (DSA). Join us as we talk about her struggles in going out and actively seeking help as someone who is mentally ill, people's common misconceptions of mental health and the truths behind the difficulties of being at university with a mental illness. 

Megan Knight is a fantastic advocate for mental health and illness, hosting her own page "The Courage Concept" where she shares her mental health journey in the most honest and thought-provoking way. Posting educational content, debunking myths and highlighting so many truths behind the lens of someone who is mentally ill.

Sneak peak into our episode on how to survive uni during a pandemic. LIVE 24th November 2021.

Why is being single looked down upon as though it makes you less of a "whole" person if you are on your own? Let me tell you Karen, this sea, this dating sea which feels more like a pool by the way, IS FULL OF TRASH - I'd rather not waste my time on another Jack, Josh, Jason, Jake, James, Jesse, Jordan or any other J that comes my way.

TW: Very graphic visual descriptions. Unpacking all the myths to do with sexual assault and debunking all the stigmas people attach to it: "you were drunk" "but did you see what they were wearing?!" "they were asking for it" "men can't be sexually assaulted" - here to stop with the victim blaming as we both unpack our own personal experiences and put the world to rights on this topic.

Sneak peak into our episode on sexual assault, how victim blaming stops people from speaking out about their experience and debunking common rape myths - a lot to unpack LIVE 27th October.

A conversation we had a while ago when Elle was still working for a nuclear research company. We dive into how Elle secured her first job in marketing despite having studied theatre at university, how she demonstrated transferrable skills to her employer, was taken a chance on as she was seen as not having enough experience and then used that as a spring board to secure her dream job in London at TikTok! We also dive into how Elle manages her page Truly Twenties alongside a full-time job, stays organised and her fresh perspective on modern day relationships.

Sneak peak into our talk with Elle Wilmot on how she progressed to a job in marketing after studying theatre releasing (1.9.21)

Sometimes we can attach our self work to other people and are attracted to those who have qualities we lack and try and sap it off them but it's not possible. Here we reflect into our own achievements, what makes us remarkable and reflect and readjust ourselves to recognise our own capabilities without having to lean on anyone else.

Sneak peak into the episode releasing 27.8.21 on how we can seek a romantic partner that has all the qualities we lack, how this makes us insecure and how we can sometimes end up resenting them for it. It's not healthy to attach your value to someone else's belief in you when you don't believe in yourself.