NexgenMinds: the podcast for young people by young people. Together we will start a much-needed conversation with students, experts and other special guests about mental health. We will bust some myths, find out what are the best ways to manage our wellbeing and if all things fail, we will simply manifest our way to sanity.
This is a Nexgen Wellbeing Podcast.
Nexgen Wellbeing gives young people the platform, resources & support to contribute ideas, initiatives & campaigns that promote youth wellbeing and tackle deteriorating mental health amongst the next generation.
Episode 16: Suzanne Samaka - Honesty About Editing
In this episode, Maddie and Farheen talk to Suzanne Samaka about her incredibly important campaign #HonestyAboutEditing. The trio discuss body image, social media, influencers & more.
Trigger Warning: sensitive mental health issues, self-harm & suicide are mentioned in this episode.
19 Jun 2022
Episode 15: Danny Bowman - An Inspirational Mental Health Journey
[TRIGGER WARNING] attempted suicide is discussed briefly in this episode.
This week's guest is the amazing Danny Bowman.
Danny first came to prominence when he went viral for being Britain’s first ‘selfie addict’ as he would spend up to 10 hours a day trying to take the perfect selfie.
His behaviour caused him to drop out of school and become housebound. In Danny’s own words, “I lost my friends, my education, my health and almost my life.”
From being diagnosed with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and BDD (Body Dysmorphic Disorder) to finding himself at his ‘lowest point’ to turning it all around to help others - Danny talks about his journey.
Today he is: a PhD Researcher @LivUniPol
Head of Campaigns (Former Director of Mental Health) at @ParlStreet
Vice Chair (Trustee) at @MaleVoicED
Fellow at The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (@thersaorg)
Danny and Maddie Clark discuss OCD, BDD, mental health support, community hubs, male mental health, stigma, early intervention, a recent visit to 10 Downing Street, the mental health consultation & more!
Contribute to the Mental Health Consultation by clicking here. (https://consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/623ac367ea9bcd4c024d6df9)
26 Sept 2021
Episode 14: Let's Talk About Racism
In this week's episode, host Madeleine Sautelle speaks to the brilliant Nila Varman - host of The Nila Extract Podcast.
She offers her perspective on racism, her own experiences and what universities can do to counter racism.
Trigger warning: distressing racial experiences are discussed.
22 Aug 2021
Episode 13: Loneliness & FOMO
In this week's episode, host Maddie Clark speaks to students - Phoebe Burdett, Evie Amos & Emily Mahoney.
The trio give their perspective on FOMO and loneliness - something we all experience particularly at university.
9 Aug 2021
Episode 12: Dealing With Competitiveness
In this week's episode we have a new host!
We welcome Madeleine Sautelle to the Nexgen Minds Podcast host seat.
Our guest today is another Sautelle!
Madeleine interviews her sister Juliette on competitiveness.
Juliette Sautelle is a law student at King's College London - she gives us an insight into what it can be like in the competitive world of a law student in London.
18 May 2021
Episode 11: Dying to Stay Alive
My guest this week is Tom Robinson.
Tom Robinson is a former international event rider and Junior National and European Champion. He managed to compete for many years alongside his condition, and although still involved in equestrianism, now writes and blogs around the subject of mental health.
His site is designed as a platform for people interested in mental health to seek support and gain insight, written by someone with lived experience of depression and bipolar disorder.
Tom also reads extensively, especially around the subject of mental wellness, has an NCTJ qualification, a distinction in copy editing and proofreading and also enjoys studying French in his spare time!
For wellbeing resources aimed at young people check out the free 30 Day Mental Health Reset by Nexgen Wellbeing:
https://www.nexgenwellbeing.com/mental-health-reset-challenge
28 Apr 2021
Episode 10: Coming to Terms With Binge Eating
This weeks guest is Sarah Dosanjh and she discusses binge eating.
Sarah is a qualified and accredited psychotherapist. After struggling with binge eating disorder and episodes of bulimia for more than a decade she has gone on to specialise in helping others recover from binge eating. In 2020 she self-published her book, I Can’t Stop Eating, which reached the Amazon bestsellers’ list.
Sarah trained in transactional analysis psychotherapy at the Metanoia Institute, UK. She completed her eating disorders practitioners training at the National Centre for Eating Disorders and is an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
19 Apr 2021
Episode 9: University Mental Health Services - Fit for Purpose or Broken?
In this weeks episode, I will be talking to students at Edinburgh and Notts University to discuss whether student mental health services have been fit for purpose during the pandemic as well as the experiences they and their friends have had.
In this weeks episode I will be joined by James Hymers, an anxiety therapist in Windsor and west London who specialises in a new therapy technique, havening. I will be talking to James about what is, strategies to manage it and how his therapy works.
For more information about James' therapy please visit his
Website: https://jameshymers.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesthetherapist/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4Aty3GvacrGoikTjKhHGKA
If any of the topics or issues discussed today trigger you or become too uncomfortable please take a break from the podcast and be sure to speak to someone.
Here are some resources and helplines available if you need to reach out for support or talk to someone:
Anxiety UK (formerly National Phobics Society):
03444 775 774,
www.anxietyuk.org.uk (http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/) - Helps all those suffering with anxiety disorders. Self help leaflets and contact lists. Self help groups, counselling, phone self help groups, email support.
No Panic:
Helpline: 0844 9674848
Youth Helpline 0330 606 1174 (for 13 to 20 year olds open Mon to Thurs 4pm-6pm)
www.nopanic.org.uk (http://www.nopanic.org.uk/)
Helpline for anxiety disorders, panic attacks etc. Provides advice, counselling, listening, befriending and can make referrals. Local self help groups and produces leaflets, audio and video cassettes.
21 Mar 2021
Episode 7- Dear Boris Johnson
In this weeks episode, I will be talking to Savannah Johnson, a sixteen-year-old currently taking her A levels at Bradfield college. She has a passion for mental health; she's set up her own semicolon project and writing a letter to Prime minister Boris Johnson. We will discuss mental health in schools, what the government needs to change and the power of sharing stories.
15 Mar 2021
Episode 6: Rules of Being a Man - Creatively Exploring Toxic Masculinity
In this episode, I speak to Esther Levin and Lucy Little, Co-Directors of "Rules for Being a Man" by Alex Oates, presented by Sightline Productions. They discuss the significance of toxic masculinity and the role it plays in men’s suicide, which is especially relevant in current times.
If you are feeling any suicidal thoughts or need someone to talk to, please know you are not alone.
Here are some details of hotlines for you; they are a safe space and completely confidential.
Samaritans: 116 123
Papyrus: 0800 068 4141
CALM: 0800 58 58 58
Text SHOUT to 85258
15 Mar 2021
Episode 5: Young, Male & Suicidal - Remembering Robbie Curtis
I am joined in this weeks episode by Charlie Son-Smith and Erin Quigley. Erin and Charlie are co-founders of the incredible new foundation R World. R world is an initiative to promote positive mental health and support development projects in Africa. In this podcast, we talk about the heartbreaking death by suicide of Robbie Curtis, how to cope with loss and what needs to be done to increase suicide prevention.
If you are feeling any suicidal thoughts or need someone to talk to, please know you are not alone.
Here are some details of hotlines for you; they are a safe space and completely confidential.
Samaritans: 116 123
Papyrus: 0800 068 4141
CALM: 0800 58 58 58
Text SHOUT to 85258
8 Mar 2021
Episode 4: Get Creative!
In today's episode, I will be talking to Will Furriello about the role creativity plays in our well being and why its important everyone gets creative, especially during Lockdown!
2 Mar 2021
Episode 3: Time to Change
In this episode, I am joined with Jo Loughran, director of Time to Change, to talk about the work she does to try to remove the stigma surrounding mental health and the power of small conversations to create a safe space to open up about our mental health.
If you are struggling and don't know where to go for help follow the following links:
https://www.nexgenuniversities.com/mental-health-reset-challenge
https://www.samaritans.org/
https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/
22 Feb 2021
Episode 2: What is Your Why?
In this episode, I will be joined by Beth Simmons and Sophie Reuben, two first-year Durham students. Exercise plays an important role for both Sophie and Beth in their lives, from dancing to yoga. I will be talking to them about the importance of finding their “ why” for exercise and the crucial role it plays in maintaining a healthy relationship with exercise, food and their body image. We will discuss topics from body image and self-talk to the best ways to create good habits and a routine.
If you are struggling with stress, body image or are in the need of some head-space head to NexGen Universities for the 30-day mental reset challenge:
https://www.nexgenuniversities.com/mental-health-reset-challenge
Other Resources:
Eating Disorders: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-services/downloads-resources
Self-affirmation and Changing your self-talk: https://www.sonyareneetaylor.com/the-body-is-not-an-apology
Need someone to talk to: https://www.samaritans.org/
17 Feb 2021
Episode 1: The Power of Conversation
In this weeks episode, I will be talking to Johnathan Letherby and Oliver Froggot about what mental health means to them, their experience of moving to the university during a pandemic and the stigma that surrounds talking about our mental well-being.
16 Feb 2021
Nexgen Minds Trailer - Our Mission
NexgenMinds: the podcast made for students by students. I'm your host Maddie Clark and together we will start a much-needed conversation with students, experts and other special guests about mental health. We will bust some myths, find out what are the best ways to manage our wellbeing and if all things fail, we will simply manifest our way to sanity. So without further ado…. Let’s start talking and make a change For resources to help you with your mental health head to NexGen's mental reset initiative - www.nexgenwellbeing.com/mental-health-reset-challenge.
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