Talking Youth

Talking Youth is so excited to present its first guest for the Inspire You Series; a selection of episodes created to inspire YOU guys, interviewing some seriously epic and influential young people.

Ben Considine is a bloody superstar.

He started surfing at age 8 and now, as a 24-year-old, has an internationally established name in the field of longboard surfing.

Having been ranked 4th in the world, Ben has learnt, sometimes the hard way, what it means to stick to a goal and aim high, all while juggle travelling the world, competing, and being a teenager.

Ben is now a 4th-year physiotherapy student and founder of Ben and Lee Considine Longboard Coaching.

Oh yeah, he also has an epic YouTube channel called TheSundayGlide.

Throughout this conversation, Ben shares what his journey has looked like and HOW he has overcome the down talk in his head, to support him in continuing to reach high and achieve his dreams.

Ben's honest, relatable and relaxed. There are so many pearls in this conversation. You'll love it!

Let us know what you think and how Ben's insight has supported your own journey.

You can catch Ben in so many places:

@ben_considine

@benandleeconsidinesurfcoaching

TheSundayGlide

I have been bursting with excitement to release this amazing conversation.

Lewis Taranto and Kyle Jdali, two Geelong-born 18-year-olds, are the founders of Atman, a mental health brand created to reach as many young people as possible and open up channels of conversation about mental health and life as a youth.

Through their podcast endeavours, live talks, fundraisers and the like, these guys have brought humour, lightness and a conscious and insightful vibe to what is often a heavy and taboo conversation.

Although Atman has remained quiet of late (through their own accord and choice). the Talking Youth podcast was so honoured to bring these two lads together to do what they do best: CHAT!

You will learn how their experiences of high school and being teenagers have unfolded very differently, yet they both have this uncanny ability to finish each others' sentences and dart to and fro like pros!

I didn't want this chat to end ... and you won't either!

We talk about high school, mental health, being separate from our ego, life lessons and so much more!

Please note, there may be some triggering mental health disclosures throughout, so please avoid listening if you are feeling vulnerable or fragile and please seek support.

Enjoy this episode, gang, and as always, if it resonates and you feel MORE folk should have access to it, please share it, subscribe and, better yet, leave us a review!

 

Have you heard about our upcoming online event? The one that Atman will feature in a LIVE interview for?

Talking Youth Sees You is a fun, interactive and insightful 3-hour personal development online event hosted and facilitated by amazing folk that are committed to supporting the mental well-being of young people.

Open to ages 15-21 years, this event promises to feel completely inclusive. We WANT to hear you and give you the resources and insight we KNOW you are asking for.

Don't miss out.

Reserve your seat at: www.talkingyouth.com.au

Sammy Wilson is a rockstar!! Not only is she cool, calm and collected, she is purposeful in her actions and has created something to support SO many people in our nation.

Sammy is the founder of Sober Mates, a community, an educational platform and a place to go where you can explore your drinking habits.  It was created for those people that want to cut down, learn more about their drinking habits and find all the information in one place with no judgement from others.

What started as Sammy's 3-month commitment to sobriety has now become her new way of life. Sammy realised that her drinking had become a problem and during this time of exploration has not only learnt so much about herself and her lifestyle habits but has been able to access SO much more of herself, now not leading a life that relies heavily on socialising with alcohol!

In this conversation, we explore the strong correlation between mental well-being and alcohol and Sammy gives us some super humbling information about the impacts of our drinking choices.

A must listen for EVERYONE, even purely to educate yourself.

I loved this chat. No doubt you will, too!

You can learn more about Sammy and her incredible community online at:

www.sobermates.com.au

... and on social media:

@sobermates

Her personal profile (which is SO inspiring and fun!) :

@_sammywilson.

If you listen to this episode and realise you need further support about your drinking choices please contact Alcohol Drug Information Service (ADIS):

1800 250 015 (24 hours/day, 7 days/week)

Georgia Roubicek is an 18-year-old force to be reckoned with.

Georgia DOES life, rather than sitting and watching it go by.   At age 16, a formal diagnosis was delivered, one that has changed the course of her life. Georgia has MS and, in today's episode, she bravely shares what that looks and feels like.   An empath and nurturer from way back, Georgia has always had a deep desire to help others.   Her own adversities growing up led her to engage with mental well-being support from a very young age and her belief is that if she can be the sounding ear for someone -- the way her support network has been for her -- then her cup is full and she has served her purpose.   Georgia's diagnosis has not defined who she is, what she can do nor how she shows up everyday.   Instead it drives her to expand her knowledge, awareness and ability, to show up as her best version, not only for herself, but for others.   Georgia is currently studying Youth Support, at Gordon University, in hopes of supporting youth and adolescents who are on a trajectory of challenge.   I adored having this conversation and emplore you to share it with others to spread the awareness of MS and the story of another incredible young person!   You can follow Georgia on her insta page @georgia_maree52 and learn more about Multiple Sclerosis here:   https://www.msaustralia.org.au/what-ms

I first stumbled across Billy O'Toole whilst sifting through my local paper. His photograph featured on the front page, announcing his success as being recognised as a young person making a big difference!!   Billy is an emerging Aboriginal artist and proud Waddawurrung man, residing in Waddawurrung country, who uses his art and work to educate the community on his culture.   In today's conversation we talk about how his art has supported his often challenging and 'perceived' unconventional upbringing and how his culture has guided and nurtured him to be the capable and inspiring young man and father he is today.   An inspiring conversation from a humble bloke!!!   You can find Billy's work at:   https://www.facebook.com/papulaborginalart

This episode is quite the special one and is landing at a very opportunistic time.

This month of May, 2021, is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month and in this episode I have the most incredible conversation with South Australia's 2020 local hero Emmah Money.   Emma was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis as a newborn and her biological parents were told she would barely survive childhood and subsequently put her up for adoption.   Now, 32 years later, this inspiring woman has defied all odds and has a list of achievements under her belt, including motherhood, which so many professionals advised her against.   Emma has fought long and hard to get the critical CF drug Orkambi on the Australian PBS list and at age 17 wrote and published her own book titled "The Words Inside," which speaks of her struggles with bullying and depression growing up.   Emma is the founder of CF Mummy and devoted to supporting those with CF who want to have children.   The list is endless, and during this conversation we unfold, unravel and explore the journey of this warrior and the impact she is making on so many lives.   You can learn more about what Emmah does and how she can support your next event, school or workshop:

https://www.instagram.com/cfmummy/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmahmoney/   If you are interested in learning more about Cystic Fibrosis, or how to help, check out this incredible initiative:

https://www.cure4cf.org/
Every little bit counts.

This podcast is a representation of just how bloody awesome young people are!!

Sophie Boyce is an 18-year-old Melbournian, who has moved to Canberra on campus at ANU to study International Relations.

A leader from way back, Sophie noticed she thrived in environments where she could apply her leadership skills and confidence. After attending a global Young Leaders conference in America, she realised she could make her interest in politics and leadership a career path.

Now immersed in study and the reality of politics, Sophie has come to the hard realisation that women continue to be underrepresented in this forum and has often felt like her dreams have been pulled from underneath her.

As this conversation unfolds, you will learn first-hand what determination, commitment and purpose sound like.

Sophie is a force to be reckoned with.

Her insight and maturity is way beyond her years and I am so excited to share this young woman with the world.

You can learn more about Sophie through her instagram handle @sophie.boyce.

Season 2 has landed, folks, and we kick off with one incredible young human!

Jamey Reihana is a freshly graduated 18-year-old, living in sunny Queensland.

She chose to steer away from the conventional study after school theory, and instead has signed on with an agent to pursue an acting career.

What makes Jamey's story so interesting is that although she is embarking on such a brave journey of the unknown in such a transient industry, mental health has been a big struggle for her. It stemmed from early on in high school and it was only recently that she was given a formal diagnosis.

This conversation is honest, raw and beautiful.

In a clear yet playful way, Jamey dissects the role Mental Health has played in her life and shares with us the tools she has acquired to support herself and her well-being so that it doesn't consume her entire world.

Jamey has found the courage to pursue the things in her life that matter most and wants everyone she has a connection with to enjoy this also.

You can learn more about Jamey on her instagram handle:

@jamey.kia

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@talkingyouth_au.

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Melissa Garlito is a 25 year old dance teacher, performer, the Director of Jade Entertainment and the ambassador of Get Psorted.   At age 18, she was formerly diagnosed with the autoimmune disease Psoriasis which essentially consumed her life for the following handful of years.   Melissa openly, honestly and bravely shares her hournery, and her skin, that has caused immense pain and suffering in order to support others and heal her own wounds.   This young woman wears her heart on her sleeve and this raw conversation will evoke many emotions and assist in spreading not only the awareness of Psoriasis but the importance of loving the skin you're in and leading from a place of integrity and honesty.   You can learn more about Melissa ambassadorship and her entertainment company (Jade Entertainment) on her handles below.   Insta: @lovetheskin_ur_in@melissa_jade_ @jadeentertainmentco Facebook: Jade Entertainment Web: www.jadeentertainmentco.com

Emily Carnibella is a 21 year old Psychological Studies student passionate about loving the skin she is in and learning about the mind.   Having faced her own experiences with anxiety and formerly being diagnosed with an Eating Disorder, Emily is hugely passionate about wanting to delve deeper and support others in the mental health space.   Anxiety has defined Emily for the best part of her teenage years, and in today's conversation we will learn how this has played out for her and where and how she finds support and relief from it's all consuming nature.   Em told me that she believes seeking help is the epitome of strength and I cannot wait to learn more from this incredible young lady.