This summer, we’ve launched our new podcast – Navigating Now – created by young people, for young people.

I’m on my phone constantly – how do I balance online and real life? My friendship has turned toxic – what can I do? I’m under pressure to fit in – how do I know what’s truly me? I want to speak up for my beliefs – how do I start?

Young people have questions. About everything. Navigating Now is the podcast to explore some answers. Together with some special guests, young people discuss the issues affecting them today and put suggestions and advice to the test.

Across eight episodes, launched across the summer, Navigating Now features a range of themes from mental health to identity, relationships to social media.

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Episode 8
Navigating... Now

Juliette, Anika and James get together to listen back to their audio diaries, reflecting on how they got on trying out the advice shared in our very first episode. And we ask as we wrap up the series, did we get some answers to our big questions about life?

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Episode 7
Navigating... Relationships

Hosted by Karolina, Lucy and Craig, this episode on Relationships features contributions from guests, including TV Presenter and Broadcaster, Anna Richardson, Professional Matchmaker and TV host, Paul Carrick Brunson, and Podcaster and Author, Kate Ferdinand.

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Episode 6
Navigating... The Environment

Hosted by Gracie, Rob and Katrina, this episode on the environment features contributions from guests, including Wildlife Expert, TV Presenter, Author and Conservationist, Chris Packham, Campaigner and Co-founder of Kids against Plastic, Ella Meek, and Author, Playwright and Screenwriter, Laline Paull.

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Episode 5
Navigating… Passions and Careers

Hosted by Craig, Hana and Emma, this episode on Passions and Careers features contributions from guests, including Radio DJ and TV presenter, Melvin Odoom and TV presenter, Author and Travel Enthusiast, Charley Boorman. We also check in with our audio diaries to see how we’re all getting on trying out the advice in our everyday lives.

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Episode 4
Navigating… Mental Health

Hosted by Karolina, Lucy and Katrina, this episode on Mental Health features contributions from guests, including former England Rugby Captain and Podcaster, Jonny Wilkinson, World Record Setting Adventurer and Extreme Remote and Hostile Locations Expert, Aldo Kane and Psychotherapist, Samantha Pennells-Nkolo.

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Episode 3
Navigating… Community

Hosted by Craig, Hana and Emma, this episode on Community Action features contributions from guests, including Celebrity Chef and Community Activist, Tom Kerridge.

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Episode 2:
Navigating... Social Media

Hosted by Gracie, Rob and Katrina, this episode on Social Media features contributions from guests, including Podcaster and Author, Kate Ferdinand.

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Episode 1:
Navigating... Identity

Our very first episode of Navigating Now is hosted by Juliette, Anika and James. This episode on Identity features contributions from guests, including TV and Radio presenter and Invictus Games Medallist, JJ Chalmers, and seven-time Paralympic champion, Hannah Cockroft.

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Resources & Support Services

If you, or someone you’re listening with, are affected by the issues covered in the conversations, we’d encourage you to seek dedicated support.

Please note – we are all unique, and the issues discussed in Navigating Now may impact and affect everyone in different ways. The thoughts and guidance shared and discussed are suggestions and possible approaches, and you should always do what feels safe and right for you. If you have been affected by the issues in the podcast or want to find out more, here are some contacts and resources you may find useful.

 

Navigating Now, from The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is brought to you with generous support from The Gosling Foundation and RSM.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a registered charity in England and Wales (1072490) and Scotland (SC038254).
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