The UK Social Media Ban, Online Communities & Mental Health

The UK Social Media Ban, Online Communities & Mental Health

The UK social media ban for under-16s has put online safety, screen time and young people’s wellbeing back in the spotlight — but what about the positive side of digital communities?In this episode we talk social media, online friendships, gaming communities, Twitch, WhatsApp groups and how digital spaces can help people feel connected.We also mention the harder side of life online, including cyberbullying, rage bait, scrolling habits, screen time, online safety and how to notice when a digital space is affecting your mental health.Plus: Adulting Stars of the Week, IKEA blinds, health updates, productivity wins, and Weird News featuring Bruce the kayaking Alsatian and a dog with extremely questionable firearm safety skills.---------April showers by Kjartan Abel.Visit https://kjartan-abel.com/library to [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2NRbHktWTcxODZkaFZEYU0wdWp1TVhSejZhQXxBQ3Jtc0tuSzhyandRdllUYXA4R3NOWlpORTFpNlNFOXBMR3RiNnd4RE9qMnMwUG95aV9FN2VweVphdzVpZVNJOGJTM0tfampjSEctaGhzbzBTMjViZUJZaXBEcjYzcG52NGZibFkzOFVhS0lNd3RkRFkwNDZzMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fkjartan-abel.com%2Flibrary%C2%A0to&v=_35qY5E9EJk] download royalty-free music for your next project.CC BY-SA 4.0 Attributi on-ShareAlike 4.0 International.Any Additional stock video thanks to Canva.

Why do we start things and not finish them?

In this episode of What’s The Tea?, Lydia and Andytalk about unfinished tasks, distracted brains, ADHD traits, doomscrolling, laundry, healthy habits, gaming backlogs, and why even simple life admin can sometimes feel like a boss battle. They also share practical tools and ideas that can help,including: ScreenZen — an app Lydia uses to limit social mediaand shopping app use by creating a pause before opening distracting apps. Finch — a self-care app that works a bit like adigital pet, where looking after yourself helps your little character grow. BitePal — an app Lydia suggests to Andy as a more funway of tracking food, hydration, and healthier habits. Plus, Lydia shares an exciting update from YMCA Exeter’s newsupported accommodation in Paignton, and Weird News brings us a bear costume insurance scam and a table-tennis-playing robot. Find out more about new housing from YMCA Exeter here: https://www.ymcaexeter.org.uk/establishedpathways/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=established What’s The Tea? is hosted by Lydia and Andy, twoformer support workers catching up over a cuppa and trying to navigate life, one conversation at a time. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe, and you canalso find What’s The Tea? on your favourite podcast platform. --------- April showers by Kjartan Abel. Visit https://kjartan-abel.com/library [https://kjartan-abel.com/library] todownload royalty-free music for your next project. CC BY-SA 4.0 Attributi on-ShareAlike 4.0 International. Any Additional stock video thanks to Canva.

What is CBT and how can it help children and young people with anxiety, fears, and worries?

In this episode of What’s The Tea?, Lydia and Andy are joined by Georgia, a Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner at YMCA Exeter, to talk about Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), young people’s mental health, social anxiety, and practical tools that can help. They chat about CBT vs counselling, thoughts, feelings and behaviours, worry diaries, behavioural experiments, and how parents and carers can support children with their fears and worries. We also mention Helping Your Child with Their Fears and Worries by Cathy Creswell Find out more about YMCA Exeter’s CWP Wellbeing service: https://www.ymcaexeter.org.uk/services/cwpwellbeing/ [https://www.ymcaexeter.org.uk/services/cwpwellbeing/] Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe, and you can also find What’s the Tea? on your favourite podcast platform. Music: April Showers by Kjartan Abel https://kjartan-abel.com/library [https://kjartan-abel.com/library] Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International

Lies We Tell Ourselves: Procrastination, Perfectionism, Overthinking and Deadlines

In this episode of What’s The Tea?, Lydia and Andy chat about the everyday lies we tell ourselves, from “I’ll do it later” and “I work better under pressure” to “everyone else is coping better than me.” We talk all things, procrastination, perfectionism, burnout, imposter syndrome, overthinking, and the pressure of adult life. Alongside their usual life updates and Gold Stars, they explore why so many of us delay tasks, aim for impossible standards, and convince ourselves that everyone else has life more sorted. There’s also a Weird News section featuring stolen Kit Kats and pilots meowing on air traffic control, so it’s not all emotional damage and to-do lists.

Introverts vs Extroverts: Social Battery, Burnout, and Weird News About Trained Crows

What’s the real difference between introverts and extroverts — and why do some people leave a social event buzzing while others need to lie down in a dark room afterwards? In this episode of What’s the Tea?, Lydia and Andy unpack introversion, extroversion, social batteries, and the people who sit somewhere in the middle. We chat about what it actually means to recharge, why introversion is not the same as shyness, and how easy it is to burn yourself out by saying yes to too much. There’s also some really honest conversation around managing your social calendar, protecting your energy, and recognising that even the “life and soul of the party” might still need recovery time afterwards. In this episode, we talk about: * Introverts, extroverts, and ambiverts * Social energy and why people recharge differently * Why social anxiety and introversion are not the same thing * Managing your diary so you do not burn out * The value of alone time, smaller groups, and meaningful connection * Why extroverts and introverts can actually balance each other out pretty well There’s also the usual catch-up, including holiday excitement, life updates, and a conversation that somehow ends up in Weird News territory — featuring free pints in Leeds and crows in Sweden being trained to collect cigarette butts. Honestly, the crows may be the most productive guests we’ve never had. If you’ve ever wondered why some days people feel fun and other days they feel like admin, this one’s for you. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe, and you can also find What’s the Tea? on your favourite podcast platform. Music: April Showers by Kjartan Abel. Visit https://kjartan-abel.com/library [https://kjartan-abel.com/library] to download royalty-free music for your next project. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.