7 episodes
Young Scotcast Capital Scotland
-
- Education
Capital Scotland and Young Scot have hooked up to give you the lowdown on the issues that matter the most to you.
Whether it’s your emotional wellbeing, LGBTQ+ identity or facts about getting the vaccine… Capital’s Katy J covers it all on Young Scotcast.
-
Staying Safe Online
Capital's Katy J chats to an ethical hacker about online privacy and safety.
So, what is an ethical hacker and how can we keep our data safe?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Online Bullying
Today, Capital's Katy J chats about online bullying. How to identify it, what to do about it, and how to help our friends who might be going through it.
We’ll hear from Len Pennie, a young Scottish internet sensation who’s recently been on the receiving end of toxic and abusive comments on social media.
Katie Ferguson from Respect Me - Scotland's Anti-Bullying Service is also joining us.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Let’s Talk About Informed Consent
In this episode, we’re focussing on informed consent and healthy relationships.
Capital's Katy J chats to Marianne from the Enough! Project (Glasgow Women’s Aid), Rabia from Amina (the Muslim Women’s Resource Centre) and Megan from the Oor Fierce Girls campaign (Young Women’s Movement Scotland, NSPCC and Dundee City Council).
There's further info on this topic, including links to all of the resources mentioned today, on Young Scot’s That’s Not OK page, which you can visit at young.scot/thatsnotok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Make Your Mental Health A Priority
Capital's Katy J is joined by positive mental health advocate, Fergus Crawley.
We'll hear about his own personal journey and give you practical tips on what you can do to help lessen any negative feelings or thoughts.
The following discussion will contain references to suicide that some people may find sensitive or triggering.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Covid Concerns
Now that the vaccine is available to more of us, you might have some questions.
Katy J is joined by National Clinical Director for Scottish Government, Professor Jason Leitch, and also Dionne and Ewan, who are members of the Young Scot Health Panel.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
This Is Me
To launch the series, we’re focussing on LGBTQ+ acceptance and self-love.
Capital's Katy J hangs out with LGBTQ+ equality and diversity advocate, and star of Ru Paul's Drag Race UK… Lawrence Chaney!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices