Guest Episode: Cheryl

[CW: eating disorders, mental health, self harm, language]   It's beginning to look a lot like...   Luke and Indigo begin discussing the first ever Heartstopper Christmas episode With one party being heavily into Christmas and the other not so much (no prizes for guessing) the conversations of course include Christmas, stereotyping dogs and 'popping in' from Paris.   Songs for the playlist: That Was the Worst Christmas Ever by Sufjan Stevens Are You OK? by Wasuremono   As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, buy us a coffee, find our Redbubble merch store or donate to Luke's Just Giving for Switchboard then follow the links at linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast

[CW: eating disorders, mental health, self harm, language]   It's time to climb out of the deep end   Luke, Ellie and Finn get through the heavy second half of this incredible episode. As always, the dark is balanced by some chaotic light moments as the conversation weaves around in-patient clinics, what vintage really is and robots & cats.   Songs for the playlist: Serotonin by Angie McMahon   As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, buy us a coffee, find our Redbubble merch store or donate to Luke's Just Giving for Switchboard then follow the links at linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast

[CW: eating disorders, mental health, self harm]   It's Kit Connor's favourite episode!   Actually, it's many peoples all time favourite episode of Heartstopper, so it's nice to have the full crew back together to feel all the feels together. It's a very hard-hitting one, so obviously the conversations went in many different directions including Blu-Rays, home appliances and the NHS.   Songs for the playlist: I Spend Too Much Time in my Room by The Band Camino Black Friday by Tom Odell Blue by Billie Eilish Wish on an Eyelash pt.2 by Mallrat & The Chainsmokers Plus a variety through the party montage - did you catch any of them?   As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, buy us a coffee, find our Redbubble merch store or donate to Luke's Just Giving for Switchboard then follow the links at linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast

[CW: eating disorders, mental health, self harm]   It's getting very deep...   Luke, Ellie and Finn are broaching the heavy end of this hard-hitting episode. Among it all are conversations about animals, army men and attraction.   Songs for the playlist: One That Got Away by MUNA Complex by Katie Gregson-MacLeod   As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, buy us a coffee, find our Redbubble merch store or donate to Luke's Just Giving for Switchboard then follow the links at linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast

[CW: eating disorders, mental health, self harm]   Everyone's all over the place!   Luke and Indigo are on duty this week delving into the first part of S3E3. As usual, the discussions are all over the place, covering topics including tardy teachers, perfect prefects and many questions about sixth form.   Songs for the playlist: Car Park by Nieve Ella Pretty Boy by Léon Genesis by Grimes   As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, buy us a coffee, find our Redbubble merch store or donate to Luke's Just Giving for Switchboard then follow the links at linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast

[CW: eating disorders, mental health]   It's another Yellow and Blue therapy session!   Luke, Indigo and Ellie get deep into mental health during this week's discussions, as well as touching on topics such as body image for boys, struggling to connect and the realities of mental illness.   Songs for the playlist: Abigail by Frankie Cosmos Vertigo by Griff My Vine by Wasia Project   As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, buys us a coffee, find our Redbubble merch store or donate to Luke's Just Giving for Switchboard then follow the links at linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast

[CW: eating disorders]   Things are getting going!   Join Luke and Indigo in moving out of the 'episode 1' zone and onto more solid ground. The discussions are, as always, plentiful and varied with topics including phone management, valuable time and Jumpergate. Plus, a message for Jenny Walser.   Songs for the playlist: It Gets Better (live @ Middle Farm) by Martin Luke Brown I'm Not Perfect (but I'm Trying) by Rachel Chinouriri Shell by Ethan Tasch   As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, find our Redbubble merch store or donate to Luke's Just Giving for Switchboard then follow the links at linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast

[CW: eating disorders]   Business as usual...   Luke, Indigo, Finn and Ellie seem very fixated on food this week. This on top of the usual chaotic conversations about the second half of Episode 1. Expect a meandering journey visiting locations such as technical issues, bad timing and cheap fixtures.   Songs for the playlist from Episode 1 (yes, sorry, we forgot last week): The Way Things Go by Beabadobee It's Euphoric by Georgia Paradise Calling by Birdy Happy, Healthy, Well-Adjusted by Max Bennett Kelly a letter to myself at 17 by Baby Queen Duet by Frankie Cosmos Best Day of My Life by Tom Odell   As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, find our Redbubble merch store or donate to Luke's Gofundme for Switchboard then follow the links at linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast

[CW: Eating Disorders]   We're back, back, back again!   And guess what? Yeah, we only got through the first half of the episode. Join Luke, Finn and Ellie as we set sail on the good ship Series 3! Get ready for brave yet controversial opinions as the crew dissect the opening of the new series with discussion topics including footwear, affirmations and fish & chips.   As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, find our Redbubble merch store or donate to Luke's Gofundme for Switchboard then follow the links at linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast

Pull up a couch...   In the final episode before we dive headlong into Series 3 (yes, we know you've probably seen the whole thing already!), Luke and Indigo get into a full on therapy session with special guest of the week, Cheryl. Things get very deep as the Heartstopper chat veers into self-identity, representation and choices.   As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, find our Redbubble merch store or donate to Luke's Gofundme for Switchboard then follow the links at linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast