Act On Podcast: Recent Episodes
Thrive LDN
The Act On Podcast is a new series by young Londoners, for young Londoners, on the challenges we face and what we can all do to help overcome them.
The series focuses on issues facing young Londoners’ lives, such as inequality, the challenges of social media and the positive impact of participating in live music and cultural activities. The topics and ideas came as a result of our 2019 World Mental Health Day Festival and the young Londoners who made it happen.
To mark World Mental Health Day 2021 at our Never Alone LDN festival, we recorded a special episode of our Act On Podcast series, looking at young Londoners’ thoughts and experiences over the past 18 months, living through the Covid-19 pandemic, and their hopes for the future. Hosted by Ahmed Mohammed, with guests Alima, Kismet, Rhamel and Sancia.
You can also watch a filmed version of this episode on Thrive LDN's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8gaxw1qIP4
Supported by the Mayor of London and The Baring Foundation. Filmed at Rich Mix. Recorded and edited by The Content Creatives.
In the final episode of Season 2, we talk about nutrition and mental health.
Host: Lai Ogunsola
Guests: Natalie Hardie, Aoife Keohane & Isa Robinson
This episode is part of a special set of podcasts recorded in the context of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the challenges faced by Londoners because of this.
In the latest double-bill episodes, City Hall’s Peer Outreach Workers, a group of young people from across London that helps influence Greater London Authority policy, talk about health and race, their experiences during COVID-19, their thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement, and what we can do to help create a fairer society.
These episodes are part of a special set of podcasts recorded in the context of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the challenges faced by Londoners because of this.
In the latest double-bill episodes, City Hall’s Peer Outreach Workers, a group of young people from across London that helps influence Greater London Authority policy, talk about health and race, their experiences during COVID-19, their thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement, and what we can do to help create a fairer society.
These episodes are part of a special set of podcasts recorded in the context of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the challenges faced by Londoners because of this.
In this episode, we talk about eating disorders and the impact of Covid-19.
Hosted by Bobby Temps, host of The Mental Podcast
Guests:
Beth Evans , founder of The Sunflower Project
Danielle Clark Bryan, TRIANGLE Project Research Assistant, King’s College London
Hope Virgo, campaigner and founder of the #DumpTheScales campaign
This episode is part of a special set of podcasts recorded in the context of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the challenges faced by Londoners because of this.
In this episode, we talk about moving forward post-Covid-19. What have we learned during the coronavirus outbreak, what has changed in our lives, and what things are we looking to take with us as we start to return to normal.
Hosted by Justyn Hollett, with guests Kate Karla and Tatyana Emanie.
This episode is part of a special set of podcasts recorded in the context of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the challenges faced by Londoners because of this.
In this episode, we talk about loneliness and the impact of Covid-19.
Hosted by Kate Shurety – Executive Director, Campaign to End Loneliness
Guests:
Amy Perrin – Founder, The Marmalade Trust
Patrick Vernon – social commentator, campaigner and cultural historian
Charles Daniel – service user, Connect Hackney
This episode is part of a special set of podcasts recorded in the context of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the challenges faced by Londoners because of this.
We’re breaking from our usual format for the start of Season 2, with a special set of podcasts recorded in the context of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the challenges faced by Londoners because of this.
In this episode, we talk about the challenges facing young Londoners as they leave the care system and what needs to be done to overcome them.
Hosted by Amhed, with guests Kiz and Darnell.
We’re breaking from our usual format for the start of Season 2, with a special set of podcasts recorded in the context of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the challenges faced by Londoners because of this.
In this episode, we talk about the challenges of being a young carer.
Hosted by Vicky Morgan, Head of Young Carers and Young Adult Carers at Carers Trust, with three guest young carers, Anmol, Rosario and Sandra.
We’re breaking from our usual format for the start of Season 2, with a special set of podcasts recorded in the context of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the challenges faced by Londoners because of this.
In this episode, we talk about education and the impact of Covid-19
Host: Siena Castellon
Guests: Elsa Arnold, Kamahl Miller and Florence
We’re breaking from our usual format for the start of Season 2, with a special set of podcasts recorded in the context of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the challenges faced by Londoners because of this.
In this episode, we talk about bereavement, grief and loss.
Host:
Robin Hewings, Director of Campaigns, Policy and Research at the Campaign to End Loneliness
Guests:
Andy Nazer, Campaigns Manager (England) at the Campaign to End Loneliness
Deborah Bowman, Professor of Ethics and Law at St George’s, University of London
Douglas MacGregor, composer and musician
Douglas MacGregor’s album, Songs of Loss and Healing, was released on Friday 22nd May. All revenue from the first two weeks of sale is going to Winston’s Wish, a charity doing vital work to help bereaved children through grief.
We’re breaking from our usual format for the start of Season 2, with a special set of podcasts recorded in the context of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the challenges faced by Londoners because of this.
In this episode, we talk about stand-up comedy and the positive effects of laughter.
The Act On Podcast is back for Season 2! We're breaking from our usual format for the start of Season 2, with a special set on podcasts in light of the current Covid-19 situation.
In this first episode of Season 2, we talk about creativity, with host Tom Philipson and guests Bob Jones, Priscila Hernandez, Ryan Saunders and Yossi.
The podcast series came as a result of Thrive LDN's 2019 World Mental Health Day Festival and the young Londoners who made it happen. A group of young people who took part in the festival as speakers, performers and content creators have since come together to develop and record a podcast series to open up conversations on breaking down barriers, building resilience and the importance of having a sense of community.
The Act On Podcast is produced by Thrive LDN, the citywide movement to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all Londoners.
Episode 11, hosted by Bradley Birkholz, focuses on the issue of hate crime, with guests Justyn Hollett and Andy Fearn, from the charity Protection Approaches.
Episode 10, hosted by Justyn Hollett, focuses on nightlife in London, with guests Akeil Onwukwe-Adamson, Kate Karla and the Night Czar for London, Amy Lamé.
We discuss how we ensure London’s night time economy is open for everyone, how to stay safe and what makes a perfect London night out.
Episode 9, hosted by Dhanush Giridhar, focuses on the issue of loneliness, with guests Hayden Brenen, Mia Fyffe and Lexy Matthews, Campaign Officer at the Campaign to End Loneliness.
Episode 8, hosted by Justyn Hollett, focuses on the issue of identity and belonging, with guests Bradley Birkholz, Javaun Bance and Taylor Ali.
Episode 7, hosted by young Londoner Izzy Joan, focuses on the environment, with guests Dhanush Giridar, Gabriella Baker and Jakob Noah.
Episode 6, presented by BBC Radio 1’s Katie Thistleton, discusses the positive effects that participating in or attending arts and cultural events can have on wellbeing.
Participants: Javaun Bance, Brandon Murray, Bradley Birkholz and Dhanush Giridhar
Episode 5, presented by BBC Radio 1’s Katie Thistleton, discusses the issue of young men and suicide. More than 12 Londoners a week take their life in London. Around three quarters of these are men. Suicide is the biggest cause of death of men under the age of 50. What can be done to help tackle this issue?
Participants: Justyn Hollett, Lucèe Tshiba, Carwyn Williams and Jonjo Hurley, Suicide Prevention Lead for Thrive LDN.
Episode 4, presented by BBC Radio 1’s Katie Thistleton, talks about the positive effects that participating in sport can have on both your physical and mental health.
Participants: Javaun Bance, Mia Fyffe, Brandon Murray, Justyn Hollett and Hayden Brenen
Episode 3, presented by BBC Radio 1’s Katie Thistleton, focuses on the impact, both positive and negative, that social media can have on our daily lives.
Participants: Hayden Brenen, Lucèe Tshiba, Bradley Birkholz and Justyn Hollett
Episode 2, presented by BBC Radio 1’s Katie Thistleton, looks at music, and the positive impact that either performing or listening to music can have on good mental wellbeing, as well as the sense of community it can bring.
Participants: Hayden Brenen, Mia Fyffe, Javaun Bance and Brandon Murray.
Episode 1, presented by BBC Radio 1’s Katie Thistleton, focuses on inequality, with guests Bradley Birkholz, Izzy Joan and Jakob Noah from performance group Here and Queer Productions.
They discuss stereotypes, acceptance, respect, the importance of language, and what we can all do to help make a more fair and equal society.