Adapt the World
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
HIV with George Westwood
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
George Westwood was diagnosed with HIV before he hacked his life to make living with his condition better. He shares his story with Katie Thistleton a...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Emma Hatcher
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Hatcher was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome before she hacked her life to make it better. Emma shares her story with Katie Thistleton and...
Transitioning with Juno Dawson
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Juno Dawson hacked her life when she transitioned from male to female. Juno shares her story with Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha.
Leaving Love Island with Amy Hart
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Hart was in the Love Island villa before she hacked her life to make it better. Amy shares her story with Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha.
Sturge Weber Syndrome with Prisha Bathia
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Prisha grew up with Sturge Weber Syndrome before she hacked her life to make it better. Prisha shares her story with Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha.
Gaming Addiction With James Good
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
James Good was playing video games up to 10 hours a day during the height of his addiction before he hacked his life to make it better.
I’ve Been There: Jade Thirlwall
11 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwall visits an eating disorder clinic, where she shares her experience of overcoming anorexia, offering advice and support to...
Recovering From Paralysis with Esmée Gummer
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Esmée Gummer was paralysed during a routine operation before she hacked her life to make it better. Esmée shares her story with Katie Thistleton and...
Losing Your Parents with Shonagh Marie
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Shonagh Marie lost both her parents during her childhood before she hacked her life to make it better. Shonagh shares her story with Katie Thistleton ...
Bullying with Alex Holmes
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Holmes was bullied throughout his time at school before he hacked his life - and the lives of so many young people - to make it better. Alex shar...
Gambling Addiction with Danny Cheetham
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Cheetham had £20,000 worth of gambling debt when he hacked his life to make it better. He shares his story with Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha.
Female Masturbation with Aimee Lou Wood
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Curious about your body? Aimee Lou Wood from 'that' experimental scene in Sex Education talks about female masturbation, both on and off screen. Katie...
Non-Traditional Families
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel your family’s not the ‘norm’? It turns out the internet may be bad place to search for that answer, until now… Katie and Radha find ...
Climate Change
30 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Got eco-anxiety? Inspired by Greta Thunberg? Student striker Destiny discusses climate change in this special Matters of the World takeover.
Choosing A Career
29 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to pick the right career? Eddy & Apsana chat about their different paths in this special Matters of the World takeover!
Knife Crime
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you rebuild your confidence after being stabbed? Rico shares his story of turning a negative event into something positive in this special Matt...
Mindfulness
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Emily was at the Ariana Grande concert when a bomb went off. She shares how mindfulness has helped her deal with anxiety and trauma in this special Ma...
Growing Up Online with Lewys Ball
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Having a social media meltdown? YouTuber Lewys Ball has ALL the tips for living your best life online in this special Matters of the World takeover...
A Gay Kid's Guide To Life
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
So, you've realised you're gay - what do you do now? Never fear, Riyadh Khalaf - YouTuber, LGBTQ+ activist, podcast host and author of 'Yay! You're ga...
My OCD and Me
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it really means to have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? It is much more than just the stereotype of liking things to be clean and ti...
Getting wet for my mind
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why should you whack on your swimsuit? Author Libby Page & Swim England’s Ali Noyce chat about swimming’s effect on anxiety, loneliness and bo...
Isn't money awkward?!
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Money can be awkward... Alex Holder shares her tips after living in debt and turning her finances around.
Ethnicity & Identity
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How much does your ethnicity impact on your identity? Author Candice Carty Williams discusses these themes in her book 'Queenie' and tells Katie and D...
Changing Careers
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is a career change on the cards? Nathan D'Laryea chats Katie & Dr Radha through subbing in professional football for teaching!
Life Hacks vs Worst Dates
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Katie & Dr Radha spill their dating secrets in a collaboration with Arielle and Luke from Radio 1’s Worst Dates podcast!
From Suicidal Despair To Hope
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you see light at the end of the tunnel when you feel at your lowest? Jonny Benjamin MBE shares his story of managing mental health after experi...
The Partner Experience of Miscarriage
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What's miscarriage like when you're the partner? Gerard Scullion chats to Katie and Dr Radha about his experience.
Childhood Grief
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you cope if you lose someone close to you at a young age? Author Mark Lemon drew on his own experiences of losing his Dad at age twelve to writ...
Can supermarkets make you depressed?
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Self-proclaimed 'King of Depression' Matt Haig chats about how our surroundings can affect our mental health.
App Chat
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about creating your own app? Or have you ever stopped and wondered what an app actually is? Or even thought about how apps are m...
Black Lives Matter
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Author, Angie Thomas was born in Jackson, Mississippi, a place known for being an area with strong racial tensions. Angie witnessed a lot of racism a...
Life Hacks and A Gay & A NonGay Talk Consent and Safety
29 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Issues of consent are seldom talked about within the LGBTQ+ community, but they can lead to feelings of unease and people's safety can come into quest...
Male Suicide
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you remember Mike from Love Island? His tragic death has sparked conversation in the media about mental health and suicide among young men. Suicide...
Life Hacks and A Gay & A NonGay Talk Sex As Self Harm
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sex is sometimes used as a form of self harm, and this phenomenon is particularly common in the LGBTQ+ community. James Dan and Katie learn more about...
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A hand on someone's back, complimenting their fragrance - is this a colleague being friendly, or are they crossing a line? What constitutes sexual har...
Life Hacks and A Gay & A NonGay Talk Coming Out
17 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this second episode in our exciting collaboration between Life Hacks and A Gay & A NonGay, Katie and Dr.Radha help James and Dan tackle some of...
Life Hacks and A Gay & A NonGay Talk Depression
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this exciting collaboration between Life Hacks and A Gay & A NonGay, Katie and Dr Radha help James and Dan tackle some of the more complicated ...
International Women's Day: Women in Work
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What do you want to do when you grow up? Doctor? Astronaut? Fireman? In light of International Women's Day, we're asking if young women's aspirations ...
Millennial Burnout
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever avoided doing things like washing the dishes or even texting a friend back? Do you constantly check work emails even when you're not in ...
Learning To Sleep
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about why you sleep? Ever wondered if napping is good for you? If you should be measuring your sleep on that all-important app? ...
Life Hacks Podcast is 1 Year Old!
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and Dr. Radha look back at some of the highlights on the Life Hacks Podcast from over the last 12 months. We have touched on some really serious...
Dealing with Trauma
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you suffered trauma in your life? Do you even know what a trauma actually is? Trauma is explored by Katie and Dr. Radha this week as they are joi...
Organisational Skills
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you procrastinate? Do you make lists but never actually complete the tasks on said lists? Do you have A LOT of unread emails in your inbox? If you ...
PossABILITY
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that under 10% of people with learning disabilities are in paid employment? And yet a lot of these people have the ability and skills req...
A Model in the Middle
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt rubbish about your body? Imagine working in an industry where every inch of you is constantly scrutinised. Over a period of time, ...
How Running Saved My Life
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bella Mackie suffered from mental health problems when she was a child. In her twenties her mental health became increasingly worse to the point where...
Katie's Christmas Message
25 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sex, relationships, mental health…nothing is off limits for Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha
Off Record
23 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Radio 1 Life Hacks’ Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha, 1Xtra Talks’ Reece Parkinson and Asian Networks’ Mobeen Azhar team up for a one off special t...
A Guide To Transgender
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ever want to search for something but don’t want to have THAT in your browser history? On the Life Hacks podcast there’s honest and fun chat aroun...
Feminism
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Scarlett Curtis talks about her new book 'Feminists Don't Wear Pink (and other lies)'.
Alternative University
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking of going to university? Thinking of taking a gap year? Thinking of not going at all? In this week's podcast, Katie and Dr. Radha are joined b...
Anti-Bullying
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie is based on the life of Jamie Campbell who encountered bullying in his teens. Jamie wanted to wear a dres...
Dr Alex talks body image and life after the villa
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Alex drops by Radio 1's Life Hacks Podcast to chat with Katie and Dr Radha about all things body image and life after the villa.
Stormzy in coversation with Cel Spellman
11 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
An in-depth conversation about Stormzy's journey so far: his education, his inspiration to succeed and how he encourages other young black people to b...
Finding Dad
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mim always felt like something was missing from his life. Mim's mother suffered an illness while he was growing up and as a result Mim was raised by h...
Living With A Stoma Bag
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah Witton tells Katie and Dr. Radha what life is like living with a stoma bag. She has suffered with the inflammatory bowel disease, Ulcerative C...
Women in Leadership
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sophie had wanted to be a police officer form an early age - she had been attacked by a dog when she was younger and the police officer who helped was...
Invisible Disabilities
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When Susie was 23 she was told she had a tumour on her spinal cord compressing her nerves. She needed an operation to remove it as soon as possible. T...
Motherhood
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and Dr. Radha are joined by ultra race runner Sophie Power as she shares some of the methods she uses to balance motherhood as well as maintaini...
The BBC Young Writers' Award
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Davina Bacon from Cambridgeshire has won the coveted prize for ‘Under a Deep Blue Sky’, a raw and emotionally powerful short story about a young A...
Healthy Eating
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and Dr. Radha are joined by Irish television personality, presenter, food writer, cook, photographer and former singer Donal Skehan. He is know...
Race
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Host of the No Country for Young Women podcast, Monty Onanuga, talks about her experiences of growing up as a woman of colour in the UK.
Masculinity & Mental Health
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and Dr Radha are joined by TOWIE's Tommy Mallet and partner Georgia Kousoulou to talk about his recent experiences with mental health.
Modern Day Relationships
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cel and Dr. Radha are joined by Love Island's Alexandra Cane as they talk about modern day relationships. Alex shares some useful tips on how to make...
New Beginnings
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
New beginnings occur in our lives from when we are babies right through to adulthood. For example, starting primary school, attending a new sports cl...
Sex Toys
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Anand specialises in sexual function, working with health care professionals and the public. After he studied medicine he chose to become a teach...
Handling Conflict
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Love Island's Eyal Booker talks all things conflict on this week's podcast. He opens up about some of the conflict he experienced during his time in ...
Money Management
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Culture blogger and author Emma Gannon shares tips to help with managing money. Emma joins Katie and Dr. Radha as they open up about their own persona...
Self Love
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning blogger, motivational speaker and author Chidera Eggerue (The Slumflower) speaks to Katie and Dr Radha about self love and realising you...
Body Positivity
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chessie King is a personal trainer and a blogger. She raises awareness about the importance of positive body image and has challenged trolls online o...
Personal Hygiene
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and Dr Radha discuss sweat, body odour, bad breath and tips for keeping your body clean and smelling fresh
Social Media
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and journalist Bella Younger (aka Delicious Stella) talks to Katie and Dr Radha about the pressures and pitfalls of using social media
Suicidal Thoughts
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and Radha talk to reality TV star Josh Patterson about his mental health struggles
Sex Robots
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and Dr Radha discuss sex robots with Dr Trudy Barber, a university lecturer with thirty years’ experience of studying how people engage with t...
M.E.
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and Dr Radha speak to M.E. sufferer Emma Donohoe about the symptoms, treatments and stigmas related to the illness
Anxiety
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bryony Gordon shares her story of suffering with anxiety and mental health problems with Katie and Dr.Radha. Bryony is a mental health campaigner, sh...
Writing & Identity
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and Dr Radha speak to poet and author Yrsa Daley-Ward about writing, identity and her new book 'The Terrible'
Alcohol
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and Dr Radha speak to Africa Brooke about giving up drinking & why she did it.
Tattoos
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katie & Dr Radha speak to celebrity tattooist Kevin Paul about work that he's done on people like Ed Sheeran and Harry Styles.
Porn
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and Dr Radha are joined by sex educator and journalist Alix Fox to discuss how much porn we consume.
Sex Parties and Fetishes
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sex party organiser Emma Sayle joins Katie Thistleton & Dr Radha to discuss fetishes
Periods
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and podcaster Ella Woods joins Katie Thistleton & Dr Radha to discuss periods. If you'd like to send a comment, ask a question, or sugges...
Veganism
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Theasby and Henry Firth from BOSH! talk to Katie & Dr Radha about turning vegan, food nutrition and tasty recipes
London Marathon
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Thistleton & DJ Radha are joined by Radio 1 presenters Adele Roberts and Danny Howard to discuss their preparations for running the London M...
Depression
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and Dr Radha discuss depression, how to talk about it and what it feels like to take anti-depressants.
Eating Disorder
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katie & Dr Radha meet Victoria Spence from Girl Gains and 5Live's Fit & Fearless podcast to discuss eating disorders and how to overcome them.
Smear Test
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katie & Dr Radha are joined by comedian Karen Hobbs to discuss surviving cervical cancer and share some funny stories about smear tests.
Cheating
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and Dr Radha discuss cheating and why you'll almost always get out. They've also got some pretty crazy stories of cheaters that have been found ...
Sex Myths
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Can you get pregnant standing up? Can you catch an STI from a toilet seat? Just some sex myths that Katie and Dr Radha will go through and tell you wh...
First Times
06 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's Katie and Dr Radha's first podcast which gives them the perfect excuse to talk about all the first times in their lives. First period, first drun...
Welcome to Radio 1's Life Hacks Podcast
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sex, relationships, mental health…nothing is off limits for Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha