Adapt the World

Adapt the World with Anoushé Husain

26 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Life Hacks’ Katie Thistleton and influencer and disability rights activist India Sasha ask if the world was re-built tomorrow what would you change ...

Adapt the World with Niall Aslam

26 Nov 2022

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Life Hacks’ Katie Thistleton and influencer and disability rights activist India Sasha ask if the world was re-built tomorrow 'what would you change...

Adapt the World with Fats Timbo

26 Nov 2022

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Life Hacks’ Katie Thistleton and influencer and disability rights activist India Sasha ask if the world was re-built tomorrow 'what would you change...

Adapt the World with Jessica Ping-Wild

26 Nov 2022

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Life Hacks’ Katie Thistleton and influencer and disability rights activist India Sasha ask if the world was re-built tomorrow 'what would you change...

Adapt the World with Maria Lyle

26 Nov 2022

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Life Hacks’ Katie Thistleton and influencer and disability rights activist India Sasha ask if the world was rebuilt tomorrow 'what would you change ...

Adapt the World with Jazzy Whipps

26 Nov 2022

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Life Hacks’ Katie Thistleton and influencer and disability rights activist India Sasha ask if the world was re-built tomorrow 'what would you change...

Adapt the World with Jacob Vickers

26 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Life Hacks’ Katie Thistleton and influencer and disability rights activist India Sasha ask if the world was re-built tomorrow 'what would you change...

Adapt the World with BlindTobes

26 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Life Hacks’ Katie Thistleton and influencer and disability rights activist India Sasha ask if the world was re-built tomorrow 'what would you change...

How can we be less wasteful?

30 Oct 2021

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Vick and Katie talk all about recycling, how you can recycle more, the benefits of doing it and reusing more often where you can, with environmental s...

How to dress to save the planet

30 Oct 2021

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Vick and Katie discuss how to save the planet through fashion, from getting the clothes you want that are better for the environment and making the mo...

How what you eat can help the planet!

30 Oct 2021

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Vick and Katie discuss how we can save the planet through eating less meat, wasting less food and being more conscious of the foods we buy with enviro...

How can we travel smarter?

30 Oct 2021

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Vick and Katie talk about how we can make more eco-friendly choices when it comes to getting around, with environmentalist Hendrikus van Hensbergen.

How you can use your time to do good?

30 Oct 2021

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Vick and Katie discuss the power of volunteering and how you can use your time to do good with environmentalist Hendrikus van Hensbergen.

How to reduce our digital carbon footprint

30 Oct 2021

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Vick and Katie discuss the impact on the environment through digital usage and how to reduce our digital carbon footprint with environmentalist Hendri...

Careers Toolkit: How can I start up a side hustle?

12 May 2021

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Vick and Katie discuss what it takes to set up a side hustle or business, the risks involved and the important things to remember with careers coach J...

Careers Toolkit: How can I stay confident in my own ability?

12 May 2021

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Vick and Katie help you understand what imposter syndrome is, why we feel it and how to move past these feelings with careers coach Jaz Broughton.

Careers Toolkit: What can I learn from work experience?

12 May 2021

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Vick and Katie discuss the benefits of work experience and when - if ever - working for free is okay with careers coach Rachel King.

Careers Toolkit: How can I make the most of working from home?

12 May 2021

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Vick and Katie talk about how to stay focussed and make your space fit for working from home with careers coach Mark Anderson.

Careers Toolkit: How can I impress when I start a new job?

12 May 2021

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Vick and Katie discuss the importance of first impressions at a new job and how to hit the ground running in any career with careers coach Mark Anders...

Careers Toolkit: Where can I find a job that works for me?

12 May 2021

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Vick and Katie discuss where to find jobs, how to make a job application stand out from the rest and common errors to avoid with careers coach Rachel ...

Careers Toolkit: How do I create the ultimate CV?

12 May 2021

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Vick and Katie talk about what to include and not to include in your CV, and how a CV might change for different types of jobs with careers coach Rach...

Careers Toolkit: What career options do I have after school?

12 May 2021

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Vick and Katie discuss the after-school options other than university, how to know which option is right for you and what to do to make it happen, wit...

Careers Toolkit: Can I actually find my dream job?

12 May 2021

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Vick and Katie discuss how to find a job that’s right for you and what you can do to get a head start for the future with careers coach Mark Anderso...

Careers Toolkit: Is university the place for me?

12 May 2021

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Vick and Katie help you understand when university is the right choice for you and how it can help your future career options, with careers coach Mark...

Careers Toolkit: How can I recover from rejection?

12 May 2021

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Vick and Katie talk about how to deal with a rejection and the steps you can take to stay motivated with careers coach Mark Anderson.

Careers Toolkit: How can I ace my job interview?

12 May 2021

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Vick and Katie discuss the dos and don'ts for any job interview, including how to prepare and how to make a lasting impression with careers coach Mark...

Lockdown Wellbeing: My Money

19 Feb 2021

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Vick and Katie help us understand why we worry about money, what a healthy mindset around money looks like and solutions for money worries with Iona B...

Lockdown Wellbeing: My Study-Life Balance

19 Feb 2021

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Vick and Katie talk about the importance of the right study-life balance, and how to improve it if we're struggling, with Dr Julie.

Lockdown Wellbeing: My Motivation

19 Feb 2021

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Vick and Katie discuss the ways to get motivated and stay motivated, and how to spot when we're not as motivated as we should be with Dr Julie.

Lockdown Wellbeing: My Career

19 Feb 2021

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Vick and Katie discuss the importance of a first job, the types of jobs available and what we can do to get a job in a pandemic with Rachel King.

Lockdown Wellbeing: My Creativity

19 Feb 2021

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Vick and Katie talk about why creativity is an important tool in combating negative feelings and emotions with Dr Radha.

Lockdown Wellbeing: My Future

19 Feb 2021

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Vick and Katie talk to Dr Radha about how we feel about the future, how to prepare for uncertain times ahead and living in the present moment.

Lockdown Wellbeing: My Loneliness

19 Feb 2021

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Vick and Katie talk with Dr Radha about what loneliness is, why we feel it and how to feel connected to others even when we're alone.

Lockdown Wellbeing: My Emotions

19 Feb 2021

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Vick and Katie discuss the range of human emotions, how our emotions impact our actions and how to manage them with Dr Radha.

Lockdown Wellbeing: My Sleep

19 Feb 2021

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Vick and Katie talk with Dr Radha about why sleep is important, the factors that impact on our sleep and what we can do to sleep better.

Lockdown Wellbeing: My Stress

19 Feb 2021

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Vick, Katie and Dr Radha help us understand why we feel stressed, how stress changes how we feel and ways we can manage stressful situations.

Lockdown Wellbeing: My Self-Esteem

19 Feb 2021

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Vick and Katie talk with Dr Radha about the importance of confidence in ourselves and how poor self-esteem can impact how we feel.

Lockdown Wellbeing: My Anxiety

19 Feb 2021

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Vick and Katie discuss what anxiety is, how it manifests itself, and the small things that can be done to manage and combat it with Dr Radha.

Radio 1's Life Hacks Podcast - Our Favourite Moments

20 Oct 2020

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Katie and Dr Radha take you through some of their favourite moments from over 150 episodes of the podcast. From Sex Education with Aimee Lou Wood to t...

How can we deal with the biggest challenges we face today?

13 Oct 2020

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Katie and Dr Radha reflect on some of the biggest challenges affecting young people right now. From mental health to the environment, they serve up al...

What impact does living with depression have on you and those around you?

06 Oct 2020

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Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha talk to Josh Hartley about his journey with depression. They discuss the impact it had on him and his family and how he ...

How can I prepare myself for the pandemic in the winter?

29 Sep 2020

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Katie and Dr Radha share advice for dealing with the changing seasons. They chat about how they're feeling and coping strategies for if there is anoth...

How can I make the most of university in 2020?

22 Sep 2020

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Katie and Dr Radha talk to graduate and podcaster Rufaro Faith about making the most of university. They chat about how coronavirus has changed the un...

How can I give myself the best chance of getting a new job?

15 Sep 2020

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Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha help you get a job with careers advisor Rachel King. They talk about how much the working landscape has changed and shar...

How should we feel about putting on weight in lockdown?

08 Sep 2020

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Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha discuss how we feel about our bodies after lockdown. They chat about what a healthy relationship with food is like and h...

How can skin conditions affect our self esteem?

01 Sep 2020

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Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha discuss living with a chronic skin condition with Megan Goldberger. Megan had psoriasis since she was nine years old unt...

What life lessons should we learn outside of school?

25 Aug 2020

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Katie and Dr Radha discuss the skills and life lessons that we can all learn after school. They chat about everything from persevering through challen...

How to cope with exam result emotions

18 Aug 2020

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With exams cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic, it's been an especially stressful time for anyone waiting to get their A-level and GCSE grad...

Giving Back with the Good Guys

11 Aug 2020

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The Good Guys Decorators, Cyle and Nick, share their story with Katie and Dr Radha. They share how they went from time in prison to creating a decorat...

Huntington's Disease with Kelly Terranova

04 Aug 2020

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Kelly shares how her Mum's Huntington's Disease diagnosis changed her life with Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha.

How can I deal with the emotional impact of losing a job?

28 Jul 2020

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Katie and Dr Radha explore the emotional impact of losing a job. They discuss how to talk about it without shame and the practical steps to take to ge...

How can we deal with an uncertain future after school?

21 Jul 2020

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Katie and Dr Radha share advice for school leavers on how to deal with an uncertain future. They discuss the importance of routine and what they would...

What effect has lockdown had on domestic abuse?

14 Jul 2020

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Katie and Dr Radha talk to UK Says No More's Lyndsey Dearlove about the rise of abuse in lockdown. They discuss the reasons behind the rise, where to ...

How can I set my own boundaries in the new normal?

07 Jul 2020

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Katie and Dr Radha discuss how to talk about being uncomfortable with the new normal. They chat about the importance of setting your own boundaries an...

What's it like coming out during the coronavirus pandemic?

30 Jun 2020

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Katie and Radha chat to YouTuber Niki Albon about his coming out experience in lockdown. They talk about Niki coming out on his channel and how Pride ...

Have You Listened to the Reality Tea?

24 Jun 2020

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Looking for something new to listen to while you wait for the next episode of Life Hacks? If you like Life Hacks, you'll love Reality Tea! Join Raj an...

Are antidepressants right for me?

23 Jun 2020

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Katie and Dr Radha discuss some of the misconceptions of taking antidepressants. They also explore why there has been a rise in antidepressant prescri...

How can we use music to help our wellbeing in lockdown?

16 Jun 2020

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Katie and Dr Radha are joined by Dr Victoria Williamson to chat about the effect that music can have on our minds. They chat about why we listen to mu...

How can we use our emotions to create positive change?

10 Jun 2020

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After the death of George Floyd, Katie and Dr Radha chat to Ayeisha Thomas-Smith about how we can use our emotions to create positive change. They dis...

Coronavirus: How can lockdown affect an eating disorder?

02 Jun 2020

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Katie and Radha chat to founder of Jiggsy's Place Laura Hearn about eating disorders in lockdown. They discuss Laura's story, the unique challenges of...

What can we learn from our creativity in lockdown?

26 May 2020

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Katie and Dr Radha chat about why we’ve been getting creative in lockdown. They talk about the benefits of creativity and what we can do to boost ou...

I've Been There: Dillian Whyte & Knife Crime

20 May 2020

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Katie Thistleton meets interim world heavyweight boxing champion Dillian Whyte. Considered one of the best in the world, Dillian aka The Body Snatcher...

I've Been There: Amy Childs & Cosmetic Surgery

20 May 2020

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Katie Thistleton meets trail-blazing reality TV star Amy Childs. Since hitting our TV screens in The Only Way Is Essex, Amy Childs has stayed in the m...

I've Been There: Connor Ball & Anxiety

20 May 2020

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Katie Thistleton meets Connor Ball, the bassist of successful boy band, The Vamps. The band has enjoyed a string of chart hits, including their 2017 a...

Coronavirus: How can we be kind to ourselves?

19 May 2020

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Katie and Dr Radha chat about kindness - the theme of this year's Mental Health Awareness Week. They discuss the importance of being kind to yourself,...

Coronavirus: How can I prepare for life after lockdown?

12 May 2020

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Katie and Radha are back to discuss how you can prepare for a return to normal life. They chat about why we might feel excited and nervous about life ...

Coronavirus: What's wrong with my sleep in lockdown?

05 May 2020

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Katie and Dr Radha chat about the impact of lockdown on your sleep. They discuss the importance of a routine, the reasons why you might be having stra...

Coronavirus: How can I budget my money in lockdown?

28 Apr 2020

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Katie and Radha are joined by finance expert Iona Bain to discuss looking after your money in lockdown. They chat about what benefits are available fo...

Coronavirus: How can my relationship survive the lockdown?

21 Apr 2020

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Katie and Radha are back to talk about the challenges of being in a relationship in lockdown. They discuss how to deal with irritation, the right way ...

Coronavirus: How do I stay calm during lockdown?

14 Apr 2020

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Katie and Dr Radha are back with help and advice for how to stay calm during lockdown. They talk about identifying the source of anxiety, how to regul...

Coronavirus: What is the etiquette of video calling?

07 Apr 2020

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Katie and Dr Radha chat to etiquette expert William Hanson about the etiquette of video calling. They talk about whether it's ever okay to show your p...

Coronavirus: How do I stay productive when working from home?

31 Mar 2020

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Katie and Dr Radha chat to productivity expert Graham Alcott about working from home during social distancing. They talk about structuring your day, c...

Coronavirus: How could school closures affect my mental health?

24 Mar 2020

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Katie and Dr Radha are back with help and advice as schools close across the country. They talk about what we get from the classroom beyond just lesso...

Coronavirus: How can I look after my mental heath?

20 Mar 2020

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In the first of a series of Life Hacks podcast specials, Katie and Dr Radha share their personal feelings about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and t...

Talking About Loss with Beth French

17 Mar 2020

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Beth French shares how she learnt to talk about loss after the death of her mother with Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha.

Being Deaf-Blind with Alexandra Adams

10 Mar 2020

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Alexandra Adams shares her experiences of being legally registered deaf and blind with Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha.

Borderline Personality Disorder with Kate Weston

03 Mar 2020

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Kate Weston shares her Borderline Personality Disorder story with Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha.

Baking and Therapy with Candice Brown

25 Feb 2020

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Former Bake Off winner Candice Brown talks about her PTSD and clinical depression diagnosis. She shares how baking helped her recovery with Katie This...

Surviving Surgery with Michelle Elman

18 Feb 2020

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Michelle has been through 15 surgeries for various conditions in her life. She shares her story with Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha.

Going Sober with Millie Gooch

11 Feb 2020

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Millie Gooch from Sober Girl Society hacked her life to make it better when she gave up drinking. She shares her story with Katie Thistleton and Dr Ra...

Gender Identity and Mental Health with Izzy Joan

04 Feb 2020

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Izzy was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and has experienced microaggressions about her sexuality throughout her life. She shares her story with Katie...

Donating Blood with Ethan Spibey

28 Jan 2020

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Ethan discovered he couldn't donate blood before he hacked his life to make it better. He shares his story with Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha.

Surviving Knife Crime with Natalie Queiroz

21 Jan 2020

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Natalie Queiroz shares her story of surviving a knife attack with Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha.

Male Suicide with Ben West

14 Jan 2020

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Ben West shares the story of his brother's suicide with Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha.

Autism with Krysia Waldock

07 Jan 2020

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Krysia Waldock shares her autism story with Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha.

Dyslexia with Chloe Holland

31 Dec 2019

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Chloe Holland grew up with dyslexia before she hacked her life to make it better. She shares her story with Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha.

Surviving Burns with Justyn Hollett

24 Dec 2019

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Justyn suffered third degree burns when he was a child. He shares his story with Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha.

Post Natal Depression with Emelie Hryhoruk

17 Dec 2019

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Emelie Hryhoruk suffered with Post Natal Depression before she hacked her life to make it better. She shares her story with Katie Thistleton and Dr Ra...

Grief with Katy Winship and Charlotte Henly

10 Dec 2019

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Katy and Charlotte's friend Vicky died after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. They share how they found the positivity in her story with Katie Thi...

Teen Heroes with Katie Thistleton

03 Dec 2019

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Katie Thistleton chats to the winners of Radio 1's Teen Heroes award. Hazel, Scarlett and Rachel open up about what they have done to win.

Living With Paralysis with Sophie Elwes

26 Nov 2019

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Sophie Elwes was paralysed from the hips down after she fell from a balcony. She shares her story with Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha.

Invisible Illnesses with Jessica Logan

19 Nov 2019

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Jessica Logan was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis before she hacked her life to make it better. She shares her story with Katie Thistleton and Dr Ra...

Asexuality with Yasmin Benoit

12 Nov 2019

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Yasmin Benoit shares her asexuality story with Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha.

Anorexia with Hope Virgo

05 Nov 2019

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Hope Virgo was diagnosed with Anorexia before she hacked her life to make it better. She shares her story with Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha.

Emotional Abuse with Holly Bourne

29 Oct 2019

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Author Holly Bourne worked with children in abusive relationships before she wrote about the subject in her books. She shares her story with Katie Thi...

Kate Nolan with Finding Happiness

22 Oct 2019

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Kate Nolan was diagnosed with Emotional Instability Disorder before she hacked her life to make it better. She shares her story with Katie Thistleton ...

Jack Dinsley with Stammering

15 Oct 2019

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Jack Dinsley shares his stammering story with Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha.

Slow Fashion with Venetia Falconer

08 Oct 2019

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Venetia Falconer wore a new outfit everyday before she hacked her life to make it better. She shares her story with Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha.

Catriona Morton with Being A Survivor

01 Oct 2019

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Catriona Morton shares her sexual assault story with Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha.If you've been affected by child sexual abuse or violence, you can ...

Panic Attacks with George David Hodgson

24 Sep 2019

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George David Hodgson experienced a series of panic attacks before he hacked his life to make it better. He shares his story with Katie Thistleton and ...