This is How AyeFeel

We chat to Ty and Dexter all about looking after your mental health growing up and working in the music industry. You might know this duo as ‘Scratchcard Wednesday’ from their original music or carpark covers on TikTok. So let’s get into it! Learn more about AyeFeel: https://young.scot/campaigns/ayefeelLearn more about the Young Carers Package: https://young.scot/campaigns/young-carers/
 
 
00:00 – Navigating Emotional Wellbeing12:00 – The Journey into Music21:51 – The Power of Collaboration and Growth23:10 – The Importance of Sharing Feelings24:33 – Growing Up as a Young Carer27:47 – Support Systems and Community30:38 – The Role of Single Mothers32:30 – Cherishing Relationships35:30 – Navigating Mental Health39:22 – Finding Personal Outlets42:38 – Setting Future Goals

Gaming, dyslexia and foster care. What do these topics have in common? The answer is the guest of this episode Duncan, the creator behind "MyDylsexia," a platform that came from his passion for video games. Duncan chats to us about how gaming helped him with his wellbeing and navigate the challenges he faced growing up. So let's get into it. Learn more about AyeFeel: https://young.scot/campaigns/ayefeelSupport available if you're Care Experienced: https://young.scot/campaigns/support-if-youre-care-experienced/

We chat to Beth Alexandra all about body image through her experience of creating comedy, fashion and beauty videos online. So let's get into it. Learn more about AyeFeel: https://young.scot/campaigns/ayefeel

Content warning: this episode discusses details of medical procedures and surgeries.For today's episode, we chat with Evie Morrison about overcoming challenges and keeping a good mindset, as well as her experience of PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome). You might recognise Evie from her appearance on Series Two of the Traitors. So, let’s get into it!Learn more about AyeFeel: https://young.scot/campaigns/ayefeel

Content warning: this episode mentions suicide, resources are shared at the bottom of this description.Earlier this year Craig Ferguson walked from Glasgow to Munich to raise money for men's suicide prevention. We chat to Craig about his adventures and the importance of raising awareness of men's mental health. So let's get into it. Learn more about AyeFeel: https://young.scot/campaigns/ayefeel If you or someone you know is having thoughts about suicide:Call Childline for free on 0800 1111 or Samaritans on 116 123. If you or someone you know are in immediate danger, call 999.

For today's episode we chat to the hilarious comedian Kim Blythe about dealing with anxiety and growing up LGBT. You might know Kim from her comedy sketches on TikTok, or you may have seen her live show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year. So let's get into it!
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We talk to Laura about using sports to maintain positive mental health. Laura is the current British National and Scottish National champion in Irish Dancing and was recently named in Spey's 2023 influencer report as one of the most influential Scottish influencers. Social media has allowed Laura to share her love of dancing with the world, introduce people to Scottish and Irish culture and promote exercise for mental wellbeing. In 2023, Laura quit her job to pursue social media full-time and hasn't looked back. So, let’s get into it.Learn more about Aye Feel:https://young.scot/campaigns/ayefeel/

We talk to Hiba about her mental health journey, self-love and becoming a mental health advocate. Hiba is a content creator and aspiring actress based in Scotland. She’s half Algerian, half Irish and was born in Scotland. She is also a writer and mental health advocate known for sharing her words of wisdom that help change the way people see life, themselves, and their relationships with others. So, let’s get into it.Learn more about Aye Feel:https://young.scot/campaigns/ayefeel/

We talk to Dan about being brave, his appearance on the UK's first-ever gay dating show 'I Kissed A Boy', and taking part in the first-ever HIV vaccine trial. He is an LGBTQ+ activist and ambassador for LGBTQ+ charities such as Terrence Higgins Trust, Stonewall and the Transgender Clinic. So, let’s get into it.Learn more about Aye Feel:https://young.scot/campaigns/ayefeel/

We talk to On-May about confidence. A creative and professional make-up artist from Glasgow, On-May creates incredible intricate transformative looks as well as the odd glam moment. You'll recognise her from the BBC show Glow Up which aired in 2023. So, let’s get into it.Learn more about Aye Feel:https://young.scot/campaigns/ayefeel/