Trigger warning: Please be aware that this episode discusses mental health and issues which may be difficult or upsetting for some listeners.

Hosted by Karolina, Lucy and Katrina, this episode on Mental Health features contributions from guests, including former England Rugby Captain and Podcaster, Jonny Wilkinson, World Record Setting Adventurer and Extreme Remote and Hostile Locations Expert, Aldo Kane and Psychotherapist, Samantha Pennells-Nkolo.

Today’s Big Questions

1. How do you keep your mind happy and healthy when you leave home for university or work?
2. What are some of the more unexpected (but safe) ways you have found to have a positive impact on your mental health?
3. What can we do in our day to day lives to challenge the stigma around poor mental health?

Follow our journey on TikTok @NavigatingNowPod

We are all unique, and the issues discussed may impact and affect everyone in different ways. The thoughts and guidance shared and discussed are suggestions and possible approaches, and you should always do what feels safe and right for you. If you have been affected by the issues in this episode or want to find out more, please see The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award website dofe.org/NavigatingNow for some contacts and resources you may find useful.

Credits:

Navigating Now is a Mags Creative Production brought to you by The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award with generous support from The Gosling Foundation and RSM.

The show was co-created together with 31 recent and current Duke of Edinburgh's Award participants, aged 14-25 yrs. Find out more about The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at https://www.dofe.org/.

Narrator: Elsie

Theme music: Capt

Featuring: Hana, Karolina, Lucy, Katrina, Aldo Kane, Samantha Pennells-Nkolo, Rob, Jonny Wilkinson, Jasmine and Melissa