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Whilst on paper Raegan’s job may sound out of the ordinary, there are many parts to her day that many listeners will be familiar with.

Raegan takes us on a tour of her office which includes meeting her twenty three year old colleague Claire, learning about unique funeral plans, and revealing some popular misconceptions about what her role entails.

Raegan is a funeral director, and part of her job involves putting make-up on those who have passed away.

In this episode, Raegan takes us through how she got into working in funeral care, the moment she saw a deceased for the first time, and what a day in the life of a Funeral Cosmetologist is really like.

We also hear a moving conversation Raegan has with her Godfather Stephen about what it was like to arrange a funeral for someone very important in her life. Stephen's mother passed away suddenly but already had some unusual requests prepared for her funeral.

On their fourth and final day in the Highlands, the team reflect on what the challenge has meant to them.

The podcast features four people on a mission to discover what life is like without their phones on an intense digital detox in the Scottish Highlands.

With presenter Luke Franks, Twitch streamer and gaming presenter Leah aka Leahviathan, singer songwriter Connie Constance, Radio 1Xtra’s Jeremiah Asiamah and their host, outdoor expert Zeki Basan.

For each member of the team it’s all about taking time out from the hectic hamster wheel of life to think about their connection to technology, to nature and to the environment.

And an opportunity to think about any changes they might want to make to the way they live their life to improve their well-being and mental health.

On their third day in the Highlands, the team attempt another difficult trek with tired legs and opt for some ice cold refreshment in the river.

The podcast features four people on a mission to discover what life is like without their phones on an intense digital detox in the Scottish Highlands.

With presenter Luke Franks, Twitch streamer and gaming presenter Leah aka Leahviathan, singer songwriter Connie Constance, Radio 1Xtra’s Jeremiah Asiamah and their host, outdoor expert Zeki Basan.

For each member of the team it’s all about taking time out from the hectic hamster wheel of life to think about their connection to technology, to nature and to the environment.

And an opportunity to think about any changes they might want to make to the way they live their life to improve their well-being and mental health.

On their second day in the Highlands, the team set out on their first full day trek in brutal conditions and attempt to skin rabbits for dinner with limited success.

The podcast features four people on a mission to discover what life is like without their phones on an intense digital detox in the Scottish Highlands.

For each member of the team it’s all about taking time out from the hectic hamster wheel of life to think about their connection to technology, to nature and to the environment.

And an opportunity to think about any changes they might want to make to the way they live their life to improve their well-being and mental health.

The team arrive in Scotland to get their challenge underway.

After meeting Zeki they hand over their phones, before roasting a deer leg in a rock oven and then heading over to a dark woodland for their first night in the Highlands.

The podcast features four people on a mission to discover what life is like without their phones on an intense digital detox in the Scottish Highlands.

For each member of the team it’s all about taking time out from the hectic hamster wheel of life to think about their connection to technology, to nature and to the environment.

And an opportunity to think about any changes they might want to make to the way they live their life to improve their well-being and mental health.

In this first episode Luke introduces you to the team taking part and the challenge that awaits them.

The podcast features four people on a mission to discover what life is like without their phones on an intense digital detox in the Scottish Highlands.

For each member of the team it’s all about taking time out from the hectic hamster wheel of life to think about their connection to technology, to nature and to the environment.

And an opportunity to think about any changes they might want to make to the way they live their life to improve their well-being and mental health.

Erin and her fellow activists feel that the older generations are failing young people and it's more important than ever to speak up and have your voice heard as a young person.

She connects with Helena Gualinga, a 17 year old striker who grew up deep in the Amazon rainforest as part of the Sarayaku community. Then Erin also goes to Scottish parliament to meet First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to discuss her group’s demands and find out what's being done to ensure Scotland becomes carbon neutral. With April's global climate strike cancelled, Erin and her fellow activists in Scotland have to take drastic action.

Erin Curtis is 16, from Glasgow, and a member of the Scottish Youth Climate Strikes and UK Youth Strike 4 Climate Network.

The global strike kicks off a week of activities and Erin is exhausted. Erin's eco activism was inspired by a love of marine biology. She takes us to her favourite beach which is full of stories and discoveries. But now exams are looming and she has to make a difficult decision, so she talks to her friends and asks them for advice.

Erin Curtis is 16, from Glasgow, and a member of the Scottish Youth Climate Strikes and UK Youth Strike 4 Climate Network.

In this first episode, Erin shares how she became part of the movement and why she feels it's so crucial to take a stand. Meanwhile, she and her fellow students are planning the biggest global climate strike ever. During the protest, Erin has to deliver a speech in front of a ten thousand strong crowd in Glasgow. She shares her fears and her approach. Can she do it?