With stories of injustice and suffering beamed directly to our devices, the news can make us feel powerless to help. Mae, Ned and guest host Daniella Isaacs are joined by Chi Chi Izundu from BBC News to figure out how to consume news media in a healthy and empowering way. Ned investigates fake news, Daniella tries to escape from an echo chamber, Bisha K Ali looks at the bright side and Steve Ali just wants to watch videos of cats doing cute things.

Produced by Al Riddell

Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

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Selfishness is something we never want to be accused of, but without it, we might never get what we want. Mae, Ned and guest host Alison Spittle are joined by comedian Daliso Chaponda to try to figure out when selfishness is okay and when it can be damaging. Ned heads to hospital, Alison takes on selfish generations, Bisha K Ali says selfishness isn't all that bad and Steve Ali explains how a funny hat could have saved him a lot of hardship.

Produced by Al Riddell

Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

Whether we define ourselves by nationality, religion, sexuality or circumstance, we all like to feel unique. Mae, Ned and guest host Athena Kugblenu are joined by transfeminist neuroscientist Reubs Walsh, to try to get to the heart of what identity means. Ned discovers his heritage, Athena shares her experience of having parents from countries separated by an ocean, Bisha K Ali reports from LA and the one and only Steve Ali reveals which famous 'Steve' he is named after.

Produced by Al Riddell

Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

At our highest and lowest moments, in da club or on the train, music is always there for us. Mae, Ned and guest host Camille Ucan are joined by comedian Gabriel Ebulue to discuss all things music. Ned (a.k.a. DJ No Nonsense) has written his own alternative GrownUpLand theme song, Camille has been researching the healing powers of music, Bisha K Ali chimes in from LA and Steve Ali considers his dream Glastonbury line-up.

Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.

Produced by Al Riddell

Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

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In a world of 'post-truth' politics and shiny Instagram lives, the GrownUpLand gang figure out who, or what, they can trust. Mae, Ned and guest host Kemah Bob are joined by impressionist Jess Robinson to discuss the difficulties of having faith in other people and believing in ourselves. Ned looks at whether we can trust politicians, Bisha K Ali beams in to share her issues around self-trust, and Steve Ali recounts the time he was labelled a 'blade wielding attacker' in a national newspaper.

Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.

Produced by Al Riddell

Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

Merry Podmas from your GrownUpLand pals! Mae, Ned and guest host Thanyia Moore are joined by actor and comedian Emily Lloyd-Saini, plus a very special visit from podcast legend Deborah Frances-White. In this extra-long, extra-festive, extra-silly episode, Ned has been to Santa school, Bisha K Ali is dreaming of a warm Christmas in LA, and Steve Ali wonders why we set fire to pudding on a yearly basis.

Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.

Produced by Al Riddell

Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

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Finally, the GrownUpLand podcast attempts to solve the meaning of life. Well, sort of. Mae, Ned and guest host Alison Spittle are joined by comedian London Hughes to discuss what it means to have a spiritual connection, and this inevitably ends up with the sharing of ghost stories. Ned ventures out of the studio and bumps into the head of The Satanic Temple, Bisha K Ali beams in from across the pond with her analysis of LA's spiritual scene, and Steve Ali admits he's a devout believer in David Attenborough.

Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.

Produced by Al Riddell

Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

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From London to Paris to Milan, it's the must-have podcast this season. The very fashionable Mae, Ned and guest host Kemah Bob are joined by comedian Lou Sanders to figure out why high-street shops have the most unflattering mirrors. Bisha K Ali chimes in with her theory as to why tracksuits are big in LA, and Steve Ali tackles the age old controversy of double-denim.

Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.

Produced by Al Riddell

Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

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They say friends are the family you choose, so you'd better choose wisely. Fun friends Mae, Ned and guest host Daniella Isaacs are joined by comedian Thanyia Moore to explore what being friends really means, how to make new ones and what to do when the lines between friendships and relationships get blurry. Ned asks old friends for their first impressions of him, old pal Bisha beams in from LA and Steve Ali reminisces about a memorable mate from the Calais Jungle.

Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.

Produced by Al Riddell

Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

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It's something we'd all like to be, but the more we try, the harder it is to achieve. The very cool Mae, Ned and guest host Kemah Bob are joined by comedian Tom Allen to explore this sought-after adjective. Oh, and Steve Ali sings his favourite lullaby, it literally doesn't get cooler than that.

Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4.

Produced by Al Riddell

Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.

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