Qwell Podcast

In this episode, we chat to Lisa, a mum from a village in Buckinghamshire. We explore the joys, challenges, and everyday moments of raising dual heritage kids in suburban spaces that might not always reflect their roots.

Teenagers in care often face unique challenges, from trauma and trust issues to the everyday ups and downs of growing up. In this episode, we’re talking to experienced foster carer, Jodi and exploring some of the most important questions about what it really takes to support teens in foster care today.

Today we're speaking to Jay Virgo from Buckinghamshire based Q:alliance, a fantastic charity supporting the LGBTQ+ community. He talks about how important connecting with others can be, and how reaching out for support is a lifeline for so many.

In this episode we talk to Jack, an assistant head teacher in a Buckinghamshire secondary school. Jack has been teaching for over a decade, and now as someone responsible for the attendance in the secondary school he works at, he’s seen how Emotionally Based School Avoidance has impacted students, as well as staff.

Emotionally Based School Avoidance or EBSA is a term used in reference students who have difficulty in attending school due to emotional factors, sometimes resulting in prolonged absences from school.​

There are so many people living with chronic conditions in the UK right now and we want to know more about what it’s really like.  In this episode, we chat to David who is living with Crohn's disease as well as ME (also known as chronic fatigue syndrome) Listen in to hear about David’s journey to diagnosis, how his conditions have affected his relationships, and also how his dog Sid seems to know just when he needs him the most.