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Series 2 - Stigma to Strength

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What's the latest stigmatised topic amongst young people? How do we turn this stigma into strength when it comes to our mental health? Charlie Waller Student Ambassadors Kyanne Graham and Eliza Antelme explore various topics with special guests and other young people. They'll be having honest conversations about the highs and lows of growing up whilst pointing you in the direction of helpful resources.

 

Episode 7: Stigma to Strength - Revision and Exams Stress

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In this episode, Kyanne and Eliza discuss the challenges exams and revision can have on your wellbeing. They have honest conversations about comparison with friends and family members with both revision and exam results. Kyanne and Eliza talk about their top tips for looking after your mental health in the lead to exams and straight after. As well as the challenges of receiving your results whether you are happy or disappointed with them.

This podcast is based on their personal experience and not professional research: if you are struggling, please seek professional help.

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Episode 6: Stigma to Strength - Friendships

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In this episode, Kyanne and Eliza discuss friendships. This is a topic which is often spoken about when a child and discussed much less as a young adult even though the challenges are still present. Kyanne and Eliza have honest conversations about making friends, comparison, setting boundaries and long-distance friendships.

This podcast is based on their personal experience and not professional research: if you are struggling, please seek professional help.

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Episode 5: Stigma to Strength - Your Mental Health Toolkit

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In this episode Kyanne and Eliza discuss what a mental health toolkit is and how you can build your own. The things we do to maintain our wellbeing are unique to each person, they chat about what works for them and fellow ambassadors such as exercise, creativity and sleep. Kyanne and Eliza have conversations about how to continue using your mental health toolkit when going through challenges in life.

This podcast is based on their personal experience and not professional research: if you are struggling, please seek professional help.

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Episode 4: Stigma to Strength - Male Body Image with Ben West

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Trigger Warning: Suicide and Eating Disorders.

In this episode, we have a very special guest Ben West joining us to discuss male body image. Ben is one of the UK’s leading mental health campaigners. Ben is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health, including suicide prevention and pushing for essential systematic changes in the governmental and educational approaches. We chat to Ben about the stigma attached to male body image, the various factors that contribute to these struggles, and explore ways in which both individuals and society can offer support to those facing these challenges. This podcast is based on our personal experience and not professional research: if you are struggling, please seek professional help.

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Episode 3: Stigma to Strength - Life Transitions

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In this episode, Kyanne and Eliza discuss life transitions. They have honest conversations about the challenges of moving into 6th form, moving house and the transition between term time and the holidays. They discuss the stigma around the fear of big life changes and top tips on how to cope with them. This podcast is based on their personal experience and not professional research: if you are struggling, please seek professional help.  

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Episode 2: Stigma to Strength - Spending time alone

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In this episode, Kyanne and Eliza discuss spending time alone. They have honest conversations about the stigma around spending time alone and how it can be changed into a positive thing to do for your wellbeing. This podcast is based on their personal experience and not professional research: if you are struggling please seek professional help. If you prefer the written word to listening, head over to our blog which summarises the episode!

 

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Episode 1: Stigma to Strength - Freshers' Fear

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In this episode Eliza and Kyanne discuss the ups and downs of Freshers' Week. They have honest conversations about the drinking culture at uni, the impact of the cost of living crisis on students and looking after your well-being during freshers weeks. This podcast is based on their personal experience and not professional research: if you are struggling please seek professional help. If you prefer the written word to listening, head over to our blog which summarises the episode!

 

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Series 1 - We're talking to...

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Welcome to the Charlie Waller Podcast, a space where we talk openly about all things mental health. Series 1 – ‘We’re talking to…’ – is all about getting to know the Charlie Waller Trust and its founders, friends, and family. We’ll have intimate chats with people who knew Charlie Waller himself or have been involved in supporting our work for children and young people’s mental health.

Think the likes of Mark Durden-Smith, our Trustee, Sam Harrison of Sam’s Riverside, and athlete Jake Wightman. These people, we feel, have incredible stories to tell about their lives, experiences of struggling with their own mental health, and their achievements as they’ve navigated the battle with anxiety, depression, and more.

Inspiring, honest, and brave – we hope you gain just as much from listening to these people as we did from talking to them.

 

Episode 3: We're talking to... Kate and Ella Robertson

Kate and Ella Robertson - Co-founder and MD of One Young World 

In this episode of 'We are Talking to' we hear from Kate Robertson, co-founder of One Young World and Ella Robertson McKay, Managing Director of One Young World. A dynamic family duo, we talk with them about their work with One Young World, a charity which serves as a global community for young leaders and their tips for mental wellbeing. They speak about forging your own path in life and always keeping mental health as a priority. 

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Episode 2: We're talking to... Jake Wightman

 

 

 

Jake Wightman - British Runner

In this episode of “We’re Talking To...” we hear from Jake Wightman, a British athlete. Join Julie Turner and Debbie Spens as they sit down with Jake Wightman, and delve into the inspiring world of professional running.

With a remarkable track record and numerous accolades, Jake Wightman is not only a talented athlete but also a passionate voice in raising awareness about mental health challenges faced by runners. Drawing from his own experiences, Jake shares his personal journey of triumphs and struggles, shedding light on what he does to relax and stay calm day to day. 

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Episode 1: We're talking to... Sam Harrison

 

 

 

Sam Harrison - Restauranteur

In this episode of "We're Talking To ..." we delve into the complex world of mental health within the restaurant industry, shedding light on the experiences and challenges faced by those who work tirelessly to create memorable dining experiences.

Our hosts, Julie Turner and Debbie Spends sit down with Sam Harrison, a renowned restaurateur and advocate for mental health in the culinary world.

With a career spanning several successful years, since the age of 16, Sam has been involved in the restaurant and hotel industry. His career has taken him all over the world, from Australia to Canada, before bringing him back to London to open his own first businesses. In 2019, Sam launched 'Sam's Riverside' restaurant, a 150-seat restaurant with incredible views and an impressive menu.

 

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