The YUNGBLUD Podcast

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