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Madisyn has had to care for her mum since she was little. She’s passionate about cooking and attended a prestigious culinary school, but had to move back home after graduating to care for her mum and now feels stuck. Yungblud and Madisyn discuss how food can be a powerful way to show love, and share their love of homemade sausage rolls! Details of organisations offering information and support on the issues discussed in this podcast are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

Last year John applied to speak on the podcast about his mental health and the support he received from his fraternity. But soon after he dropped out of university to pursue music full time. After months of working multiple jobs he found recognition for his music on social media and is now signed to a label. Yungblud and John discuss pursuing your dreams and taking care of your mental health while you achieve them. Details of organisations offering information and support on the issues discussed in this podcast are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

At 14 Chloe’s family relocated to Denmark, and she is still struggling with her identity because of it. She didn't speak much of the language and had a hard time at her new school. She felt herself become more introverted and thinks the move impacted her personality and interests. Yungblud and Chloe discuss what home means to them, and how it can shape us in so many ways. Details of organisations offering information and support on the issues discussed in this podcast are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

Bianca was born with a heart condition that makes her very tired very easily. It meant she was homeschooled as a teenager, and has faced ableism her whole life as someone with a hidden disability. Yungblud and Bianca discuss owning her disability, plus their favourite biscuits. Details of organisations offering information and support on the issues discussed in this podcast are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

Scott’s older brother Kevin was killed in the 1996 Dunblane massacre, the deadliest mass shooting in British history. Scott never knew Kevin, and the event was not discussed much at home. But after attending the 2018 March For Our Lives protest on gun control Scott started to speak about it with his family. Yungblud and Scott discuss their experiences of these campaigns and the importance of social action. Details of organisations offering information and support on the issues discussed in this podcast are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

Poppy is 20 and proudly asexual. But it's taken years to understand and accept her asexuality, and she faced negative reactions after coming out. Yungblud and Poppy discuss shame, pride and learning from others experiences. Details of organisations offering information and support on the issues discussed in this podcast are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

Tanesha struggled with education at school and university, failing time and again despite working hard. She was finally diagnosed with ADHD and is still learning about the ways it's impacting her. Tanesha feels that as a black woman some of the signs were overlooked, and wants to pursue a career in which she can prevent that from happening to other children. Yungblud and Tanesha share their experiences with ADHD, including what they've struggled with and the reasons to celebrate it. Details of organisations offering information and support on the topics covered in this podcast are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

Jess lost her mum to cancer when she was 17 and the five years since then have been a rollercoaster of emotions. Alongside the grief, she has had to face more difficult and sometimes negative feelings towards her mum. But Jess wants to have an open and honest conversation about grief so that others don’t feel like they’re going through it alone. Details of organisations offering information and support on grief and bereavement are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

Emma is from Manchester and is hard of hearing. Lip-reading is important for her to communicate, and so mask-wearing during the pandemic has made the world much less accessible to her. This year has made her acknowledge the challenges deaf people face every day, and she wants to raise awareness. Yungblud and Emma discuss communication, and how her deafness has given her some incredible experiences. Details of organisations offering information and support on the issues discussed in this podcast are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

Unnus is 23 and owns his own recording studio, and loves his work as a record producer. But his journey to get there was difficult as music is forbidden in his parents' culture. As a teenager he had to hide the music he made from his parents, until he was finally given an ultimatum. Yungblud and Unnus discuss the power of music as a universal language and why it will always be important in their lives. Details of organisations offering information and support on issues discussed in this podcast are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

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 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.

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

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 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

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 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 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 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 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.