Nexgen Minds

Episode 16: Suzanne Samaka - Honesty About Editing

In this episode, Maddie and Farheen talk to Suzanne Samaka about her incredibly important campaign #HonestyAboutEditing. The trio discuss body image, social media, influencers & more. Trigger Warning: sensitive mental health issues, self-harm & suicide are mentioned in this episode.

Episode 15: Danny Bowman - An Inspirational Mental Health Journey

[TRIGGER WARNING] attempted suicide is discussed briefly in this episode. This week's guest is the amazing Danny Bowman. Danny first came to prominence when he went viral for being Britain’s first ‘selfie addict’ as he would spend up to 10 hours a day trying to take the perfect selfie. His behaviour caused him to drop out of school and become housebound. In Danny’s own words, “I lost my friends, my education, my health and almost my life.” From being diagnosed with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and BDD (Body Dysmorphic Disorder) to finding himself at his ‘lowest point’ to turning it all around to help others - Danny talks about his journey. Today he is: a PhD Researcher @LivUniPol Head of Campaigns (Former Director of Mental Health) at @ParlStreet Vice Chair (Trustee) at @MaleVoicED Fellow at The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (@thersaorg) Danny and Maddie Clark discuss OCD, BDD, mental health support, community hubs, male mental health, stigma, early intervention, a recent visit to 10 Downing Street, the mental health consultation & more! Contribute to the Mental Health Consultation by clicking here. [https://consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/623ac367ea9bcd4c024d6df9]

Episode 14: Let's Talk About Racism

In this week's episode, host Madeleine Sautelle speaks to the brilliant Nila Varman - host of The Nila Extract Podcast. She offers her perspective on racism, her own experiences and what universities can do to counter racism. Trigger warning: distressing racial experiences are discussed.

Episode 13: Loneliness & FOMO

In this week's episode, host Maddie Clark speaks to students - Phoebe Burdett, Evie Amos & Emily Mahoney. The trio give their perspective on FOMO and loneliness - something we all experience particularly at university.

Episode 12: Dealing With Competitiveness

In this week's episode we have a new host! We welcome Madeleine Sautelle to the Nexgen Minds Podcast host seat. Our guest today is another Sautelle! Madeleine interviews her sister Juliette on competitiveness. Juliette Sautelle is a law student at King's College London - she gives us an insight into what it can be like in the competitive world of a law student in London.