Young voices. Big issues. Welcome to Youth Rising by NCS! The podcast for young people, made by young people.  This week our team chats to some great guests about how we can all work at making society less ableist. Our Youth Rising Team member Lottie kicks us off with an interview with Lucy Edwards. The wonderful Lucy is known for popularising the hashtag #BlindNotBroken and talks to Lottie about losing her sight as a teenager, relearning to pour a cup of tea, and how her guide dogs Olga (aka Bogsy) and Molly (aka Miss Molly Moo) support her. Plus, a discussion with our Youth Rising team, as contributing editors Haleem and Paige talk about Paige’s experiences of living with autism. Paige shares how living with their autism intersects with their social anxiety, how autism is frequently misunderstood and how we can all be more aware. Paige also chats to actor and comedian Tim Renkow about laughing at himself, disabled representation in the media and how ignorance creates more obstacles than malice. Tim moved to the UK to study creative writing after being born in Mexico City, growing up in North Carolina, attending art school in Memphis and building his career as a comedian in New York. He is the star of his own show, Jerk, on the BBC (it’s hilarious). Youth Rising team member Nelly also speaks to the amazing Isabella Evans, aka Isabella Signs. Sixteen year old Isabella, along with her brother Lucus with Down syndrome, her brother Alexander with Cerebral Palsy and her mini-me little sister Indiana, are on a mission to teach the world to sign. She and Nelly deep dive into the difference between BSL (British Sign Language) and Makaton, signing along to songs and how she wants to make the world a better place one sign at a time. Later, Kiera from the NCS Youth Voice Forum has a twin sister with complex needs and shares some excellent insights into how able-bodied people can consider accessibility. Remember: never distract a guide dog, there is SO MUCH ability in disability and the goal is not equality but equity. Reading List: Kika & Me by Amit Patel Break The Mould by Sinéad Burke Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally by Emily Ladau Follow us @ncs Follow Lucy Edwards @lucyedwardsofficial Follow Isabella Evans @Isabellasigns Follow Tim Renkow @TimRenkowcomedy

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How To Be A Better Ally To The Disabled Community with Isabella Signs

The content in this episode relates to questions asked by young people about sex education and is intended for those aged 16 and over. If you feel affected by any of the issues raised, the incredible people at Brook.org.uk and Stonewall.org.uk offer free advice and support. Young voices. Big issues. Welcome to Youth Rising by NCS! The podcast for young people, made by young people.  We’re so excited about our guests this week, who are all here to fill the gaps in your sex education knowledge. The amazing artist, Sunday Times bestselling author, activist and podcaster Florence Given kicks us off, chatting with Sidje, from the Youth Rising team, about pleasure, shame, sexual aftercare and boundaries. We’re also joined by the fabulous author, activist and campaigner against period poverty, Amika George MBE. Youth Rising team member Haleem asks Amika about setting up the Free Periods campaign when she was just 17, the challenges preventing better access to menstrual products, destigmatising periods and why her work gained such traction. Plus, we have a roundtable discussion with our Youth Rising team, including doctor-in-training Pubudika, about the different kinds of contraception, and hear from Isabella and Esther, two members of the team behind the Brighton Period Project. The campaign was inspired by Amika’s work and they give us some information on how totackle period poverty in our local community. Later the wonderfully wise physiotherapist, student doctor and influencer, Tiffany Sequiera aka Gynae Girl, chats to Muhsin about sexual health. Gynae Girl wants us to normalise talking about everything from penises to orgasms, to be in regular communication with our partners and to buy a bottle of lube and keep it in the top drawer! Why not try a few of Gynae Girl’s suggestions? To make sure you and your partner stay committed to communication, set aside time to ask each other five questions about sex each month; If sex is painful, go and see your GP; and if you’re sexually active make sure you’re getting tested for STIs at least once a year. Reading List: The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf Period by Emma Barnett The Wonder Down Under by Dr Nina Brochmann and Dr Ellen Stokken Dahl Sex Education: A Guide To Life Follow us @ncs Follow Florence Given @florencegiven Follow Gynae Girl @gynaegirl Follow Amika George @amikageorge Follow Brighton Period Project @brightonperiodproject

Sex Education: What do we really want to know? with Florence Given

Young voices. Big issues. Welcome to Youth Rising by NCS!  The podcast for young people, made by young people. We have an amazing roster of guests this week starting with the inimitable creator, author and body positive activist Megan Jayne Crabbe. Megan chats to our Youth Rising producer Lottie about where negative body image starts, reminding yourself that you are not an exception to your own self-love, and toxic positivity. We’re also joined by the incredible A&E doctor, comedian, TikTok star and self-titled ‘long boi’ Maddy Lucy Dann. Maddy talks to producer Sofie about her respect for the body as a medical professional, not giving negativity brain space and embracing her differences. Later singer songwriter Emma Cannon talks to Youth Rising co-host, Mushin, about overcoming anxiety, listening to her gut, and having confidence in her music. What’s more, we have a round table discussion with our Youth Rising team, chat to Kai McGill about self-esteem at school, and look at what we can do practically to encourage us to love ourselves. Don’t say we don’t spoil you! Inspired by former hindu monk Jay Shetty’s 20 day meditation challenge, we’re starting our own Youth Rising 20 day self care challenge. We want you to do something every day that makes you feel good. Take a bubble bath! Say Yes to something new! Dance around your kitchen! Then tag us in your pictures and videos using #YouthRisingSelfCare. Reading List: The Body Is Not An Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor This Is Going to Hurt; ‘Twas The Night Shift Before Christmas by Adam Kay Daring Greatly by Brene Brown Women Don’t Owe You Pretty by Florence Given Places on the NCS Summer ‘22 experience are now open for 16-17 year olds. To find out more head to wearencs.com NCS Mixtape ‘22 is a collaboration between young people and young faces on the music scene, to produce an original soundtrack for your lives, inspired by what really matters to you. It will drop in March. Follow us @ncs Follow Megan @meganjaynecrabbe Follow Maddy Lucy Dann @maddylucydann Follow Emma Cannon @emmacannonmusic

Are we really starting to love ourselves? with Megan Jayne Crabbe

Youth Rising is made by young people from all over England. For our sixteenth and final episode of this series, we have strictly adhered to the UK’s Covid-19 lockdown rules recording remotely to bring you stories from isolation. We held a Zoom discussion with Muhsin and Lottie, lead by our reporter Sofie, about how apps change the way we communicate. Talking about pre lockdown, post lockdown and the future of communication. We also look at Muhsin’s app that he has created ‘Al-Ihsan Marriage’, designed to help Muslims meet their future partners.  Then Tapiwa and Eva share their thoughts about life after lockdown; their hopes of what life will be like, based on what they’ve learned about themselves, about others and about the world. We want to hear from you and your thoughts on life after lockdown. Follow this link to find out how you can get involved: https://wearencs.com/blog/life-after-lockdown This is the final episode of this series as we’ll be taking a short break before returning, please subscribe to the podcast and keep an eye on our socials for updates.    This podcast is created by a group of young content creators and the team behind this episode is: Presenter – Elena  Presenter – Muhsin Researcher - Lottie Reporter – Tapiwa Reporter – Eva  Reporter – Sofie  Editor – Paige  Editor – Marcel

How apps change the way we interact and life after lockdown

Youth Rising is a podcast made by young people for young people, with stories from across England. We’ve strictly adhered to the government’s lockdown rules and this episode was recorded entirely remotely. For our 15th episode we’re discussing homelessness. We’ve got a jam-packed episode with interviews ranging from what is homelessness and how we can help, to period poverty and how the situation has changed since the pandemic. Firstly Callen speaks with Jonners Baker from Revive Cafe. The cafe is part of Restore in Sheffield, which looks after vulnerable people in the area from shelters to soup kitchens, they’re supporting the homeless. Pubudika chats to Anita Kerwin-Nye from the Youth Hostel Association, about how they’ve transformed their hostels into emergency accommodation; and Katherine from The Bloody Box Project speaks to Sofie about their campaign against period poverty. And if that wasn’t enough, we’ve also got the Lockdown Lowdown, and it’s all about acts of kindness. This podcast is created by a group of young content creators and the team behind the episode is:  Presenter – Elena Researcher – Abraham Reporter - Callen Reporter - Pubudika Reporter - Sofie Editor - Solly Editor - Joe

Homelessness during a pandemic

Youth Rising is made by young people from all over England. For our 14th episode, we have strictly adhered to the UK’s Covid-19 lockdown rules, recording remotely to bring you stories from isolation.    Firstly we look at communities, the groups that have continued to grow and new groups that have formed in the lockdown. Our reporter’s Llewelyn, Eva and Samuel held a discussion with Pinewood Judo Club’s Head Coach Mark Fricker and Tom Ottway the founder of ‘From Home’  In this week’s isolation diaries we challenged Caitlin to learn Spanish and Samuel to play the guitar. And if you’re stuck for some new games to play The Lockdown Lowdown is all about games and gaming.    This podcast is created by a group of young content creators and the team behind the episode is:  Presenter – Muhsin Researcher – Caitlin Reporter - Eva Reporter - Llewelyn Reporter - Samuel Editor - Opeyemi

Groups and communities affected by Lockdown

Youth Rising is made by young people from all over England. For our 13th episode, we have strictly adhered to the UK’s Covid-19 lockdown rules, recording remotely to bring you stories from isolation. Firstly we look at coming out stories, focusing on ethnic minority families. Our reporters Lottie and Chloe talk to their friends who still haven’t told their families that they are gay and talk about how they are coping in lockdown.We challenged some of the team to upscale items in their wardrobe for our isolation diaries. And if you’re stuck for something to listen to The Lockdown Lowdown is all about Music and Podcasts This podcast is created by a group of young content creators and the team behind this episode is: Presenter – MuhsinResearcher/Reporter - LottieReporter – TapiwaReporter – ChloeEditor – SofieEditor – Paige Editor – Marcel See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coming out, whilst staying in and the Lockdown Lowdown

Youth Rising is made by young people from all over England. For our twelfth episode, we are sticking to the UK’s Covid-19 lockdown rules, recording remotely to bring you youth driven stories from young people across England in isolation. Firstly our reporter Pubudika is finding out what it’s like as a young carer and how that’s changed since lockdown.  Inspired by last week’s interview episode about keeping fit, some of the team take on the Joe Wicks PE challenge for the isolation diaries, and finally - after all that exercise, we’re off to the kitchen for the Lockdown Lowdown: Cooking Edition.  This podcast is created by a group of young content creators and the team behind this episode is:  Host – Elena Researcher – Abraham Reporter – Pubudika Reporter – Callen Reporter – Sofie Editor – Abbie Editor - Solly

Young carers

Youth Rising is made by young people from all over England. For our 11th episode, we have strictly adhered to the UK’s Covid-19 lockdown rules, recording remotely to bring you stories from isolation. In this episode we speak to Manchester City and England footballer Jill Scott. Jill has been inspiring everyone with daily football drills on social media encouraging us to stay active and help improve our footballing technique.  We also hear how the lockdown has effected the daily routines of Eva and Llewelyn during the Easter Break. Plus we bring you our Lockdown Lowdown: Talking about all the things we’ve done to stay active during this time.    This podcast is created by a group of young content creators and the team behind this episode is: Presenter - Elena  Researcher – Caitlin Researcher – Lottie Reporter - Chloe Reporter - Eve Reporter - Llywelyn Editor - Opeyemi Editor - Samuel

Staying active during lockdown with Jill Scott

Youth Rising is made by young people from all over England. For our tenth episode, we have strictly adhered to the UK’s Covid-19 lockdown rules, recording remotely to bring you stories from isolation. In the first section we held a zoom discussion lead by our reporter Tapiwa on the effect’s Covid-19 has had on Education. Then we hear how the lockdown has effected the daily routines of Chloe and Marcel. We also bring you our Lockdown Lowdown: Talking about all the interesting things we’ve done during this time.    This podcast is created by a group of young content creators and the team behind this episode is: Presenter – Muhsin Researcher - Lottie Reporter – Tapiwa Reporter – Chloe Editor – Paige  Editor – Marcel

Effects Coronavirus has on Education, Isolation Diaries and Lockdown Lowdown

Youth Rising is made by young people from all over England speaking about Youth Driven Stories. For our ninth episode, we have strictly adhered to the UK’s Covid-19 lockdown rules, recording remotely to bring you stories from young people across England in isolation. Firstly Sofie, Callen and Abraham share how their week has changed in their isolation diaries, then Abbie and Pubudika discuss what the impact of the school closures may have on their futures. We also bring you our Lockdown Lowdown: Streaming Edition where the Youth Rising team recommend the best things to watch during lockdown. This podcast is created by a group of young content creators and the team behind this episode is: Presenter - Elena Reporter - Sofie Reporter - Callen Reporter - Abraham Reporter - Abbie Reporter - Pubudika Editor - Joe

Isolation Diaries, Coronavirus school closures and Lockdown Lowdown

Youth Rising is made by young people from all over England speaking about Youth Driven Stories. In our eighth episode we look at the effects the music industry has on mental health. Singer, Songwriter and Musical Theatre star Joe McElderry lifts the lid on his career from winning X Factor at 18 to recently celebrating 10 years in the industry and talking about the impact the music industry has had on his mental health.   In our second story, we held a round table discussion led by reporter Chloe Taylor focusing on Non-Binary awareness and the challenges the North, South divide has on raising awareness. Chloe is joined by our group editor Paige and makeup artist, writer and model Umber Ghauri.    This podcast is created by a group of young content creators and the team behind this episode is:   Presenter - Muhsin Researcher – Caitlin Researcher – Lottie Reporter - Chloe Reporter - Eva Reporter - Llywelyn  Editor - Opeyemi Editor - Samuel  Editor - Paige Editor - Marcel 

Effects the Music Industry has on Mental Health & Non Binary Awareness

Youth Rising by NCS is made by young people from all over England speaking about youth driven stories and showcasing campaigners doing amazing things in their community. In this seventh episode we look at the story which is turning the world upside-down, the coronavirus. Steph, our reporter, talks to two people who have been socially and economically impacted since news of the virus broke in January. Firstly we hear from Yajing, who talks about the increase in racist abuse both she and her family have experienced in the last few months. Then Joshy, the general manager of La Yuan restaurant in Newcastle, explains how news of the coronavirus has been affecting his restaurant since the start of the new year.  Since recording this episode, things may have changed, so please head to gov.uk or nhs.ukfor all the latest information, and if you are worried about your mental health, visit mind.org.uk for some helpful advice. This podcast is created by a group of young content creators and the team behind this episode is: Presenter – Elena Researcher – Abraham Reporter – Steph Reporter – Andrew Editor – Joe Editor - Abbie

Racism over Coronavirus

Youth Rising is made by young people from all over England speaking about youth driven stories. In our sixth episode we lift the lid on Knife Crime. Amani Simpson, social entrepreneur and founder of AVIARD Inspires shares his story. Amani was set upon by a gang of 20 people and stabbed 7 times after intervening in a burglary in 2011, he was stabbed in the chest, arms and legs. Now he’s a motivational speaker and has made a short film about his attack called ‘Amani’. In our second story, reporter Tapiwa talks to Shanea, who is a youth campaigner and activist doing amazing things in her community, she is the founder of the Your Life More Life, a project that's determined to make Newham a safer place. In this episode they talk about the pre-conceptions, route cause and solutions of knife crime.    This podcast is created by a group of young content creators and the team behind this episode is: Presenter – Muhsin Researcher - Lottie Reporter – Tapiwa Reporter – Chloe Editor – Paige  Editor – Marcel

Knife Crime

Youth Rising by NCS is made by young people from all over England speaking about youth driven stories and showcasing campaigners doing amazing things in their community. In our fifth episode we take out the magnifying glass on Veganism. Firstly, our reporter Callen goes to Warwick University to interview Will Gildea, a vegan writer and researcher to chat about how animal rights plays into making the decision to go vegan. We then have presenters Elena and Muhsin and reporter Pubudika round the table to taste and compare some vegan and non-vegan foods in a game of 'VeGan You Believe It?'.  This podcast is created by a group of young content creators and the team behind this episode is:  Presenter – Elena Researcher – Sidje Reporter – Callen Reporter – Pubudika Editor – Sofie Editor - Solomon

Veganism

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