Welcome to the Tellmi podcast! Each month we interview a young person who has been impacted by mental health issues, and discuss their journey to recovery. TRIGGER WARNING: Some guests may discuss topics such as eating disorders, self harm and suicide.
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11: What do young people think about the proposed social media ban?
Dr Suzi Godson brings Aussies Eden, aged 15, and Atti, aged 14, together with Brits Mokshita, aged 15 and Izzy and Tom, aged 20, to discuss the proposed social media ban.
21 Apr 2026
10: Haneefa on childhood sexual abuse
In this episode, Suzi speaks to Haneefa. When Haneefa was five years old, her cousin began to sexually abuse her. The abuse went on until she was ten years old and her life has been dominated by the trauma. With the support of her therapist, Haneefa reported everything to the police nine months ago. Nothing has happened.
If you are concerned about any of the issues that are discussed in this podcast, you can get anonymous support on the Tellmi app.
If you, or someone you know, is being abused you can contact the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000 between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday. You have the option to remain anonymous. You can also contact your local Children’s Services, or call the police on 999 if the risk is immediate or 101 if the issue is historic.
This episode was produced by Tellmi user Thomas Bullen, who is now a media production student at Coventry University. You can listen to him telling his story in episode 2.
28 Jul 2025
9: Sam on living in care.
In this episode, Suzi speaks to Sam. Sam is 16 and has been using Tellmi for two years. After he was born, Sam's mum developed post-natal depression, so he was raised by his grandparents from the age of 5. Sam has multiple mental and physical health issues and he is now living in a residential care home. Sam has recently gone back into education to get some GCSE's because he would like to be a nurse.
This episode was produced by Thomas Bullen.
Thomas is one of our previous podcast guests and he is now a media production student at Coventry University. You can listen to his story in episode 2.
9 Jul 2024
8: Jayden on being trans.
In this episode, Suzi speaks to Jayden. Jayden had a difficult home life and struggled with anger, anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Things turned a corner for Jayden when he began identifying as a trans man. With the support of a local LGTBQ+ group in Norfolk, Jayden has turned a corner and is now on the road to recovery.
If you’ve been affected by any of the themes that have arisen in this episode, the Tellmi app is a great place to talk anonymously to other people the same age as you who know what you’re going through. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play today.
9 Jul 2024
8: Jayden
In this episode, Suzi speaks to Jayden. Jayden had a difficult home life and struggled with anger, anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Things turned a corner for Jayden when he began identifying as a trans man. With the support of a local LGTBQ+ group in Norfolk, Jayden has turned a corner and is now on the road to recovery.
If you’ve been affected by any of the themes that have arisen in this episode, the Tellmi app is a great place to talk anonymously to other people the same age as you who know what you’re going through. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play today.
19 Feb 2024
7: Mali on Type 1 diabetes.
In this episode, Suzi speaks to Mali about his experience being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. He spoke about the mental challenges he had to confront when understanding how his diagnosis would impact his life, and how he’s learned to manage his condition and lead a happy and healthy life.
If you’ve been affected by any of the themes that have arisen in this episode, the Tellmi app is a great place to talk anonymously to other people the same age as you who know what you’re going through. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play today.
19 Feb 2024
7: Mali
In this episode, Suzi speaks to Mali about his experience being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. He spoke about the mental challenges he had to confront when understanding how his diagnosis would impact his life, and how he’s learned to manage his condition and lead a happy and healthy life.
If you’ve been affected by any of the themes that have arisen in this episode, the Tellmi app is a great place to talk anonymously to other people the same age as you who know what you’re going through. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play today.
22 Dec 2023
6: Amelie
In this episode, Suzi is speaking to Amelie. During the COVID pandemic, Amelie’s mental health deteriorated and she spent fifteen months in a psychiatric unit. Amelie talks about the impact of the experience and her eventual road to recovery.
Please be aware that this episode contains triggering topics such as self-harm and suicide.
22 Dec 2023
6: Amelie on being sectioned.
In this episode, Suzi is speaking to Amelie. During the COVID pandemic, Amelie’s mental health deteriorated and she spent fifteen months in a psychiatric unit. Amelie talks about the impact of the experience and her eventual road to recovery.
Please be aware that this episode contains triggering topics such as self-harm and suicide.
28 Sept 2023
5: Kyle on male anorexia.
In this episode, Suzi speaks to Kyle about his battle with anorexia. Kyle's parents went through a difficult divorce when he was a teenager, and at the same time, he was also getting bullied at school. The combination of the two led to feelings of anxiety and depression, which resulted in him using eating and exercise as a way of controlling his environment. Kyle speaks about the moment he reached crisis point, his long road to recovery, and how he changed his relationship with eating.
Please be aware that potentially triggering topics such as suicide are discussed in this episode.
28 Sept 2023
5: Kyle
In this episode, Suzi speaks to Kyle about his battle with anorexia. Kyle's parents went through a difficult divorce when he was a teenager, and at the same time, he was also getting bullied at school. The combination of the two led to feelings of anxiety and depression, which resulted in him using eating and exercise as a way of controlling his environment. Kyle speaks about the moment he reached crisis point, his long road to recovery, and how he changed his relationship with eating.
Please be aware that potentially triggering topics such as suicide are discussed in this episode.
19 Jun 2023
4: Freddie
Happy Pride Month! This month, Suzi speaks to Freddie about his experience growing up as gay, coming out, navigating his identity, and embracing his true self. If you find yourself facing similar challenges as Freddie, the Tellmi app is a great place to talk anonymously about issues concerning you. Don't miss out, download the app now from the App Store or Google Play!
19 Jun 2023
4: Freddie on coming out.
Happy Pride Month! This month, Suzi speaks to Freddie about his experience growing up as gay, coming out, navigating his identity, and embracing his true self. If you find yourself facing similar challenges as Freddie, the Tellmi app is a great place to talk anonymously about issues concerning you. Don't miss out, download the app now from the App Store or Google Play!
24 Apr 2023
3: Bella on being autistic.
Today, Suzi speaks to Bella about her experience. Bella always had the feeling that she was different at school, but could never understand why. She opens up about her experience of being bullied, and the profound impact it had on her mental health. However, her story takes a positive turn when she was diagnosed with autism, which brought clarity to her struggles and set her on a path to recovery.
Please be aware that potentially triggering topics such as suicide and self-harm are discussed in this episode.
24 Apr 2023
3: Bella
Today, Suzi speaks to Bella about her experience. Bella always had the feeling that she was different at school, but could never understand why. She opens up about her experience of being bullied, and the profound impact it had on her mental health. However, her story takes a positive turn when she was diagnosed with autism, which brought clarity to her struggles and set her on a path to recovery.
Please be aware that potentially triggering topics such as suicide and self-harm are discussed in this episode.
2 Mar 2023
2: Thomas
In today’s episode, Suzi talks to Thomas about his mental health journey. Thomas had a tough childhood and struggled to see eye-to-eye with his family. When COVID-19 struck, his mental health took a turn for the worse. He speaks about the failure of the people around him to understand his mental health struggles, and how isolated this made him feel. However, it was through discovering the Tellmi app and talking to like-minded people that started him on his road to recovery.
Please be aware that potentially triggering topics such as suicide and self-harm are discussed in this episode.
2 Mar 2023
2: Thomas on self-harm and suicide.
In today’s episode, Suzi talks to Thomas about his mental health journey.
9 Jan 2023
1: Rona
In today's episode, Suzi talks to Rona about her mental health journey. Rona experienced a suicide in her friendship group at the age of 11, which caused a period of depression, anxiety and self-harm. She speaks about how her school made her feel isolated and alone, and how she turned to sites like Tumblr to try and find like-minded people. With the help of her friendship group and finding other people who were going through similar things on the Tellmi app, she eventually stopped self-harming, and is now about to start her first year at university.
Please be aware that potentially triggering topics such as suicide and self-harm are discussed in this episode.
9 Jan 2023
1: Rona on the impact of her best friend's suicide.
In today's episode, Suzi talks to Rona about her mental health journey. Rona experienced a suicide in her friendship group at the age of 11, which caused a period of depression, anxiety and self-harm. She speaks about how her school made her feel isolated and alone, and how she turned to sites like Tumblr to try and find like-minded people. With the help of her friendship group and finding other people who were going through similar things on the Tellmi app, she eventually stopped self-harming, and is now about to start her first year at university.
Please be aware that potentially triggering topics such as suicide and self-harm are discussed in this episode.
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