In this video Dan tells us how he is coping with not seeing his friends, how he's keeping himself occupied and shares the questions he is pondering-working through; his future, how to cope with an intense parent and ways he can keep his mind 'healthy'.  Remember guys, please stay at home and keep yourself and others safe,  its only for a little while longer. x

Today Jodi tells us what it's like to be a year 12 student, living and studying during one of the strangest and toughest periods of modern history.

Remember these restrictions are only here for a short time. This too shall pass.

After many conversations with young people who were worried about their grandparents, i decided to interview my mum and find out how she had cope with her period of self isolation. In this episode mum provides us with many tips and practical solutions which can help us in the days ahead.

On today's episode Gloria's shares her harrowing story: from being the victim of domestic abuse and being kidnapped to now being a strong independent woman. Her mission is to help others who've suffered abuse, depression and anxiety.

If you identify with her story, one of her key points is that you should "constantly reassure yourself, that you are a good person and that what's happening to you isn't your fault." Your suffering is because the person hurting you doesn't know how to deal with their own pain/trauma. It's their stuff/S***, not yours.

Her last message is to SPEAK UP and keep speaking up and TRUST that YOU WILL BE HEARD.

If you need support and help please click the links below:-

https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/

https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/domestic-abuse

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/gender-violence/domestic-violence-and-abuse-organisations-which-give-information-and-advice/

If you want to hear more from Gloria, she can be found on 9 different platforms, including:

https://open.spotify.com/show/6Fr1xEUYCsCkMUrsrw21mE

Today's episode might make you uncomfortable, however taking about the essence of being a woman, appreciating our curves and the way our body functions and moves, is a vital part of self care and self love.

My guest today is Valentina Leo. Hear her tips for how to connect your body, mind and heart/soul/spirit and how to avoid being the object of someone else's desire, by owning and standing in your own power (inner connectedness).

Today I talk to K'lo, an amazing lady. Her story is eye opening and layered with stories within stories. K'lo gives us a glimpse of the horrendous consequences she underwent as a child and young person, because her parents were drug runners who used illegal substances and later alcohol too. 

This conversation will inspire you to be brave and believe and that you absolutely can get through what ever it is you are going through. The journey may be a long one, but it can actually lead to you being stronger than your peers, more self-aware and a powerful voice for supporting&healing others.

For support around issues highlighted in this episode, here is a starting point:

 https://youngminds.org.uk

https://www.talktofrank.com/

In today's episode, Lucy (24), shares her very personal journey; from being hospitalised to being a happy, secure young woman, who knows her worth and inner (&outer) beauty.  Lucy tells us how painful it was to watch friends pass away, how grateful she is for her family and friends and why she believes the stigma of having an eating disorder is so hard to overcome in today's society.

You can contact Lucy on IG@ Hemmings_lucy

If you or someone you know needs help or would like to help others, here are some useful links:-

https://www.recoveryshoebox.org/

https://www.giveusashout.org/

https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/recovery-information/help-treatment

In this episode, we hear a mothers side of the story; not only how Maria advocated for her child, but how she dealt with the feelings of shame, thoughts that others might judge her and/or her son and of course how they overcame the initial illness and continue to keep on top of it.

There are plenty of tips and great advice laced throughout this conversation, however if you only take two things away from listening, know that talking to people who genuinely care, really does help you and that you are never really ever alone.

https://thekelee.org/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kelee-Meditation-Free-your-Mind-ebook/dp/B009EE2J84

https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/parents-and-young-people/information-for-parents-and-carers/eating-disorders-in-young-people-for-parents-and-carers

https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/feelings-and-symptoms/eating-problems/

Maria's IG: _millennial.mom

In this episode, Hayley shares what is was like to be a tall and slim teenager and young woman. In this open and frank interview, Hayely talks about how she over came the gossip "you're too skinny, You need to eat properly, Get more meat on your bones, Are you anorexic?" and shares her tips for how to deal with other peoples insecurities and envious feelings.

If you need support with body/face dysmorphia, you can Google: "Mind.org" or "Kidshealth.org" (they help teenagers as well as children).

In today's episode Ed provides us with a number of interesting ways we can let go of feeling unhappy about the things we have/haven't done. He takes us through a range of positive and negative states and suggests we get our lighters out and symbolically burn-get rid of thoughts which are weighing us down.