Youth Rising by NCS

Young voices. Big issues. Welcome to Youth Rising by NCS! The podcast for young people, made by young people. It’s the final episode in Season 2 but never fear, we’re not leaving you alone. We’re wrapping up the season with three brilliant guests from the world of social media, reality TV and relationships, sharing their experiences on finding your people. First up, Youth Rising team member Nelly speaks to Finley Tapp from Love Island about what makes a healthy relationship, how to maintain those golden long term friendships while still being open to new ones and why not everything should hinge on making a great first impression. Youth Rising team member Sofie chats to Alex Hobern, winner of Channel 4’s The Circle, and his girlfriend, Milly Logan, about using the internet to find community. Alex explores his relationship with socialising as part of The Circle and he and Milly share how we can use social media to form authentic new friendships. Later Runoh, also from the Youth Rising team, puts your questions to Anna Williamson, the Celebs Go Dating Love Guru. They cover everything from first loves, to flirting, to arguments and ghosting. Reading List Zero Negativity by Ant Middleton Where Is The Love by Anna Williamson The Secret History by Donna Tart If you feel affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, you can head to themix.org.uk for free advice and support for under-25s on relationships, mental health and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Young voices. Big issues. Welcome to Youth Rising by NCS! The podcast for young people, made by young people. It’s episode 9 and in the penultimate episode of the series, we’re talking about overcoming hurdles, going for gold and striving for serotonin as we look at the relationship between sport and mental health. We're joined by leading voices from the world of sport to explore the benefits of exercise to physical and mental well-being, but also what happens when the pressure of pushing yourself to achieve becomes too much. Olympic diver Jack Laugher opens up about his personal journey overcoming anxiety and low self-confidence, explains why his bronze Olympic medal means more to him than his silver and gold, and shares his tips for anyone struggling right now. Journalist, presenter and podcaster Charlie Webster shares how sport helped her through her teenage years and still does today, and why we should all be kinder to ourselves when we don’t make it off the sofa. And Paralympian, presenter and Celebrity Masterchef winner Kadeena Cox talks about how she processed the shift in her career after being diagnosed with MS. This week we also heard from Erin Williams at Stonewall about the amazing work they’ve been doing with their Rainbow Laces campaign and from the Head of Youth Services, Kayleigh Harris at Sport in Mind, who spoke to us about the incredible sport workshops they do with young people to help with mental health struggles. If you feel affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, themix.org.uk offer advice and support for under-25s. Reading List: Achieve The Impossible by Gregory White Born To Run by Christopher McDougall The Mamba Mentality: How I Play by Kobie Bryant Mindset: A Mental Guide for Sport by Hans Dekkers and Jackie Reardon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's just call her Audrey, your mamacita Milena Sanchez and Sidje from Youth Rising by NCS… aaaooooowwwwwww! (If you know, you know!) This is the podcast for young people, by young people, and in this week’s very special episode, we’re joined by two thirds of The Receipts podcast to chat about adulting. To many young people, The Receipts are like big sisters, so who better to go to for advice? We took to social media to ask what questions you’d like to ask Audrey and Milena and boy did you deliver! Sidje poses your burning questions to get their top tips  on everything from friendships, to dating inspiration, to how to handle job interviews and hustle culture. Plus they squeeze in a quick round of Never Have I Ever and share life hacks to help you get through your to-do-lists. And on top of all that, we’ve got a Q&A on money management, with Nick Smith-Patel from MyBnk. Hit play for a jam-packed episode! Reading List The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Keep The Receipts by Tolani Shoneye, Audrey Indome and Milena Sanchez Things Nobody Tells You When You're Growing Up by Fiona Clark.  Follow us @ncs Follow Audrey @just_callme_audrey Follow Milena @milenasanchezx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another episode, another incredible lineup of guests to talk about the issues that matter most to our generation. This is Youth Rising by NCS, the podcast for young people, made by young people. On today’s episode we’re having a look at privacy and ask the question: in this day and age, is privacy a luxury? Being part of online communities and participating in social media has become the norm. We’ve become accustomed to having access to people’s private lives and there can be an expectation on what we should be privy to, especially when it comes to celebrities. We are joined by retired British Army captain and Mermaids patron Hannah Graf MBE and her husband, actor, writer and co-Mermaids patron Jake Graf about their decision to share their relationship and parenting journey on social media. How do we navigate being online and still retain a sense of our private lives? Are we able to be on social media and not feel exposed? And is it possible to stay truly connected with our peers without an online profile? Listen along to hear their insights. Plus, the Youth Rising team share their perspectives on consent when it comes to parents sharing images of their children online, and Kate Edwards from the NSPCC talks us through some practical ways to stay safe online and where to turn to if you experience any problems. Reading List The Truth by Terry Pratchett The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Attwood 1984 by George Orwell Technically Wrong: Sexist Apps, Biased Algorithms, and Other Threats of Toxic Tech by Sara Wachter-Boettcher Follow us @ncs Follow Jake Graf @jake_graf5 Follow Hannah Graf @hannahw253 If you’d like to know more about how you can help with the issues covered in this episode head over to the NSPCC for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another episode, another incredible lineup of guests to talk about the issues that matter most to our generation. This is Youth Rising by NCS, the podcast for young people, made by young people. This week we’re asking the question: what’s next for the anti-racism movement? To help us answer are activist and influencer Munroe Bergdorf and author and activist Patrick Hutchinson. Through activism, social media and a growing social consciousness we are more aware than ever of all the types of racism that still exist and that need to be addressed and discussed – but are also able to recognise positive changes and celebrate all different backgrounds and races. Later we’re joined by  comedian and creator of BBC Three’s Muzlamic, Aatif Nawaz, who chats to us about challenging racism in the media and how he uses his comedy to tackle social justice. Reading List: Consumed: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism by Aja Barber Natives by Akala How We Kneel, Why We Rise by Micahel Holding Rapunzella, Or, Don’t Touch My Hair by Ella McLeod (available to pre-order now, out everywhere 7th July) Follow us @ncs Follow Munroe Bergdorf @munroebergdorf Follow Patrick Hutchinson @iampatrickhutchinson Follow Aatif Nawaz @aatifnawaz Show racism the red card, this is the UK's leading anti-racism educational charity. We’d also recommend The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust, which works with 13-30-year-olds in the UK who come from disadvantaged backgrounds,with the aim of inspiring and enabling them to succeed in the career of their choice. When it comes to mental health we’d suggest Black Minds Matter UK, a non-profit organisation for people aged 13- 25. They’re passionate about change that will bring about a more equal and just society for all. Lastly check out Stand Against Racism & Inequality, a UK charity that provides support for victims of any type of hate crime. From racism and homophobia to sexism and ageism. As always make sure you head to our show notes for more information about how we can ALL help. This week Muhsin also introduces NCS Mixtape ‘22, the soundtrack from, and for, our generation. The exclusive Mixtape ‘22 film is available on Youtube now. Check it out here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices