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The Wellbeing Club Podcast is an initiative designed by young people, for young people
In December 2024, The Council for Social Responsibility (CSR) invited #BeeWell to support a new project. Together we worked with a group of young people from Hampshire, who co-created a wellbeing podcast for their peers. Through real-life stories and open, informal conversations, young people share their personal experiences, providing valuable insight and education for listeners of all ages.
The aim of the podcast is to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive space to discuss emotional wellbeing – it empowers young people to take ownership of their own narratives, contributing to meaningful discussions that resonate with their peers, professionals, and caregivers.
Over the past few months, the young people have been involved in every stage of the process, from choosing themes, to hosting episodes and shaping the content. They also decided the name of their podcast ‘The Wellbeing Club’ and designed a logo.
The Wellbeing Club explores key topics such as bullying, social media, loneliness, anxiety, puberty, and mental health diagnoses, while also providing practical support, expert insight, and resources. Each episode explores the data from the #BeeWell survey, prompting discussion on the topic and providing an evidence base from local young people.
The group also wanted to bring in an expert who brought their professional and personal experience of the topic area and took part in a Q&A as part of each episode.
As a result of meeting one of the guests they were invited to participate in an amazing opportunity to visit Portsmouth’s Express FM studios, where they were interviewed and shared on air the ideas behind the podcasts and how being involved in the process has also benefited their own mental health too.
This podcast is more than just a platform for discussion; it is a catalyst for change, breaking down barriers and fostering a deeper understanding of mental health challenges faced by young people today.
#BeeWell are so excited to be able to support CSR in delivering this project, and are delighted that more episodes are currently in train which will be released shortly. You can tune in and listen to the podcast now by clicking this link http://bit.ly/4koh9zS [bit.ly] and continue to follow their journey on Instagram @the_wellbeing_club_
