Navigating Now… from The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award The Duke of Edinburgh's Award + Mags Creative

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?

We’re young people, and we have questions. About everything. Navigating Now is the podcast to help you explore some answers. Together with trusted guests, we discuss the issues affecting us today and put suggestions and advice from them to the test.

Listen and laugh along as we figure it out for ourselves, and help you do it too.

Episode 1 of Navigating Now launches 12 July, releasing weekly.

Follow our journey on TikTok @NavigatingNowPod

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.

Today’s Big Questions:

How can I know what my ‘true self’ is if I’m constantly shifting who I am to try and fit in?
How do I come to terms with the fact that I’m not the person I used to be and communicate to others that I am different to who they think I am?
What are the ways we can help people feel body positive without making it seem that physical appearance is more important than their other qualities?

Follow our journey on TikTok @NavigatingNowPod

We are all unique, and the issues discussed 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 this episode or want to find out more, please see The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award website dofe.org/NavigatingNow for some contacts and resources you may find useful.

Credits:
Navigating Now is a Mags Creative Production brought to you by The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award with generous support from The Gosling Foundation and RSM.

The show was co-created together with 31 recent and current Duke of Edinburgh's Award participants, aged 14-25 yrs. Find out more about The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at https://www.dofe.org/.

Narrator: Elsie
Theme music: Capt
Featuring: James, Katrina, Hana, Craig, Rob, Juliette, Anika, Dylan, Shaniqua, JJ Chalmers, Lorna and Hannah Cockroft

Trigger warning: Please be aware that this episode discusses social media and issues which may be difficult or upsetting for some listeners.

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

Today’s Big Questions
How can we meaningfully connect with friends and family in an age of social media?
How can I limit my social media use, but avoid feeling left out at the same time?
How can we recognise the positives of social media whilst also recognising the negative impact it can have on our lives?

Follow our journey on TikTok @NavigatingNowPod

We are all unique, and the issues discussed 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 this episode or want to find out more, please see The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award website dofe.org/NavigatingNow for some contacts and resources you may find useful.

Credits:
Navigating Now is a Mags Creative Production brought to you by The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award with generous support from The Gosling Foundation and RSM.

The show was co-created together with 31 recent and current Duke of Edinburgh's Award participants, aged 14-25 yrs. Find out more about The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at https://www.dofe.org/.

Narrator: Elsie
Theme music: Capt
Featuring: Onyii, Gracie, Rob, Katrina, Emily, Kate Ferdinand, Jasmine and Craig

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

Today’s Big Questions
How can we tackle global issues whilst solving local ones?
When is the right time to find your voice and stand up for the things you believe in?
How can we better identify people who need our support and make sure we preserve their dignity when helping them?

Follow our journey on TikTok @NavigatingNowPod

We are all unique, and the issues discussed 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 this episode or want to find out more, please see The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award website dofe.org/NavigatingNow for some contacts and resources you may find useful.

Credits:
Navigating Now is a Mags Creative Production brought to you by The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award with generous support from The Gosling Foundation and RSM.

The show was co-created together with 31 recent and current Duke of Edinburgh's Award participants, aged 14-25 yrs. Find out more about The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at https://www.dofe.org/

Narrator: Elsie
Theme music: Capt
Featuring: Gracie, Onyii, Craig, Hana, Emma, Tom Kerridge, Juliette, Kayleigh, Lucy and Jasmine

Trigger warning: Please be aware that this episode discusses mental health and issues which may be difficult or upsetting for some listeners.

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.

Today’s Big Questions
How do you keep your mind happy and healthy when you leave home for university or work?
What are some of the more unexpected (but safe) ways you have found to have a positive impact on your mental health?
What can we do in our day to day lives to challenge the stigma around poor mental health?


Follow our journey on TikTok @NavigatingNowPod

We are all unique, and the issues discussed 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 this episode or want to find out more, please see The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award website dofe.org/NavigatingNow for some contacts and resources you may find useful.

Credits:
Navigating Now is a Mags Creative Production brought to you by The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award with generous support from The Gosling Foundation and RSM.

The show was co-created together with 31 recent and current Duke of Edinburgh's Award participants, aged 14-25 yrs. Find out more about The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at https://www.dofe.org/.

Narrator: Elsie
Theme music: Capt
Featuring: Hana, Karolina, Lucy, Katrina, Aldo Kane, Samantha Pennells-Nkolo, Rob, Jonny Wilkinson, Jasmine and Melissa

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.

Today’s Big Questions
How do I manage the expectations of family and friends while following my true passion?
How do I know if something I love doing is a viable career for me?
How do we come to terms with the reality of work, considering there will almost always be aspects of a job that we don’t enjoy?


Follow our journey on TikTok @NavigatingNowPod

We are all unique, and the issues discussed 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 this episode or want to find out more, please see The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award website dofe.org/NavigatingNow for some contacts and resources you may find useful.

Credits:
Navigating Now is a Mags Creative Production brought to you by The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award with generous support from The Gosling Foundation and RSM.

The show was co-created together with 31 recent and current Duke of Edinburgh's Award participants, aged 14-25 yrs. Find out more about The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at https://www.dofe.org/.

Narrator: Elsie
Theme music: Capt
Featuring: Karolina, Rob, Craig, Lucy, Hana, Emma, Melvin Odoom, Shrey, Charley Boorman, Sam and Milly