The YUNGBLUD Podcast

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Emily Aug 05, 2021

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Emily is recovering from anorexia after living with it for almost a decade. She’s battled with food beliefs and body dysmorphia since she was a child, but now understands that these are the product of a toxic diet culture. Yungblud and Emily discuss her recovery journey, and the practical steps she has taken to feel worthy of this recovery.

Details of organisations offering information and support on eating disorders and other issues discussed in this podcast are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

Elias Jul 22, 2021

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Elias is from Finland and has just finished 6 months of conscription in the Finnish army, which he found really difficult because of prejudice he felt there. He also wants to come on the podcast to talk about his sexuality, as it’s something he’s been thinking about a lot recently. Yungblud and Elias discuss discovering yourself and sharing that with others.

Lena & Josie Jul 15, 2021

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In 2019 Lena lost her boyfriend Liam to suicide. After his death, Liam’s family took Lena under their wing, and she has become close with his sister Josie, who is joining her to share Liam's story with Yungblud.

Details of organisations offering information and support on mental health are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

Alicia Jul 08, 2021

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Last year Alicia went viral on TikTok after posting funny videos with her wife, gaining 1.3 million followers. Creating content gave her a purpose and drew her out of a depression so bad she struggled to get out of bed. But with her success comes the pressure of being a queer role model, and online abuse for her sexuality. Yungblud and Alicia discuss the positives and negatives of social media and how it impacts their mental health.

Details of organisations offering information and support on mental health and other issues discussed in this podcast are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

Declan Jul 01, 2021

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Declan suffered from OCD since childhood, but at 18 it became so severe he couldn't leave his house and had to drop out of university. But after several years of treatment he got his mind back on track and discovered a love for jump rope. He's now a personal trainer, helping people who have gone through similar things to him. Yungblud and Declan discuss being at rock bottom with their mental health, and finding something they loved that motivated them to a better place.

Details of organisations offering information and support on mental health are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

Mayling Jun 17, 2021

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The racism Mayling faced growing up black in an all-white town in the USA made her think that her skin color was wrong. But through spoken word poetry she has learned to share her discomfort and insecurities, finding acceptance within herself. She now uses spoken word poetry as a way to call out issues of racial inequality in her community. Yungblud and Mayling discuss the power of poetry to change the world around us and ourselves.

Details of organisations offering information and support on the issues discussed in this podcast are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

Charlotte Jun 10, 2021

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Charlotte just graduated as a nurse and is about to start her first job. During her training she worked on a COVID ward while also working on a children's oncology ward. She really struggled during her degree with loneliness and developed depression. She thinks that people don’t speak out enough about the isolation students can feel. Yungblud finds out how Charlotte used music as a source of comfort during difficult times.

Details of organisations offering information and support on the issues discussed in this podcast are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

Rebecca Jun 03, 2021

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Rebecca discovered drag performance a few years ago and it has empowered them to identify as a non-binary female, and helped them find confidence. But they have found that non-traditional drag queens are often invalidated, with only cis-men cast in many mainstream drag shows. Yungblud and Rebecca discuss why art should be genderless.

Details of organisations offering information and support on the issues discussed in this podcast are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

Jacob May 27, 2021

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Jacob was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3 and has spent his life feeling dehumanised for it. But he wants to show neurotypicals that autism actually gives him something different to offer the world. Yungblud finds out how Jacob's autism gives him a unique perspective and inspires his creativity.

Details of organisations offering information and support on the issues discussed in this podcast are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

Jess May 20, 2021

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Jess has always found her past monogamous relationships a struggle and she thinks a sexually open relationship will suit her needs much better. Yungblud and Jess discuss the variations of ethical non-monogamy, how she feels about jealousy, and why she wants to demystify the assumptions about open relationships.

Details of organisations offering information and support on sexuality and relationships are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.