24 episodes

Welcome to The Power of Showing Up podcast brought to you by Raise Foundation, the experts in youth mentoring in Australia. Episodes are centred around the power of mentoring, better understanding the challenges young people face and how to support teenagers through this critical time when so much is changing and going on for them. The podcast will share a wealth of practical advice, incredible insights, inspiring stories, tips, guides and research.

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Welcome to The Power of Showing Up podcast brought to you by Raise Foundation, the experts in youth mentoring in Australia. Episodes are centred around the power of mentoring, better understanding the challenges young people face and how to support teenagers through this critical time when so much is changing and going on for them. The podcast will share a wealth of practical advice, incredible insights, inspiring stories, tips, guides and research.

    23. Our Youth Advisory Council talk Anxiety

    23. Our Youth Advisory Council talk Anxiety

    Have you ever struggled with Anxiety? Or have you ever wanted to support a friend or loved one with their anxiety? In today’s episode Host Dan Davis hears from Raise Youth Advisory Council members Amira Skeggs, Tianna Jones and Milena Shvedova. They summarise what it feels like to live with anxiety and what resources are available.



    Presenter: Dan Davis

    Guests: Amira Skeggs, Tianna Jones, Milena Shvedova from the Raise Youth Advisory Council

    • 25 min
    22. What is trauma informed practice and how can it help our children?

    22. What is trauma informed practice and how can it help our children?

    Today, founder and CEO of Kids Xpress, Margo Ward, talks with Dan Davis, a Raise program counsellor, about trauma informed approaches. They discuss what a trauma informed approach looks like when working with young people, how you can implement this in your professional, personal, and social life, and why this is so important for everyone to understand.

    If anything you hear on this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or get in contact with someone you know who can help.

    All information and resources cited in this episode can be further explored by visiting kidsxpress.org.au. For more information you can also visit raise.org.au or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

    Presenter – Dan Davis (@metamindstherapy)

    Guest – Margo Ward

    Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)

    • 23 min
    21. How can we better connect with our teen children?

    21. How can we better connect with our teen children?

    Award winning author, educator, and speaker Maggie Dent sits down with Georgie Gardner to talk about the challenges children face as they progress into adolescence and how you as their parents or other community members can best support them.

    If anything you hear in this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or get in contact with someone you know who can help.

    For more information go to either https://www.maggiedent.com/ or raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

    Presenter – Georgie Gardner (@georgiegardner9)

    Guest – Maggie Dent (@maggiedentauthor)

    Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)

    • 28 min
    20. How can we empower young people’s voices in our communities?

    20. How can we empower young people’s voices in our communities?

    In this episode, Raise ambassador Georgie Gardner chats with Angelica Ojinnaka, Australian Youth representative to the United Nations. Together they discuss what issues are most important to young people today and practical ways to elevate youth voices.

    If anything you hear on this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids HelpLine on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or get in contact with someone you know who can help.

    For more information visit raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

    Presenter - Georgie Gardner (@georgiegardner9)

    Guest - Angelica Ojinnaka

    Music - Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)

    • 24 min
    19. What issues are young girls and women facing in today’s society?

    19. What issues are young girls and women facing in today’s society?

    In this episode, Dan is joined by Dannielle Miller, CEO of Enlighten Education, a program for young girls and boys in schools. They discuss the importance of paying attention to student wellbeing outside of the classroom to increase school participation and year cohesion.

    If anything you hear on this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or get in contact with someone you know who can help.

    All information and resources cited in this episode can be further explored by visiting https://www.enlighteneducation.com/                                                                                              

    For more information you can visit raise.org.au or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

    Presenter- Daniel Davis (@metamindstherapy)                                                                                                                                                                                                      Guest- Dannielle Miller                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Music- Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)

    • 20 min
    18. How can we destigmatise mental health?

    18. How can we destigmatise mental health?

    Georgie Gardner, a Raise ambassador, interviews Janvi Kumar, a lived experience engagement co-ordinator at Batyr, an organisation working with young people to address youth mental health issues. Together they discuss destigmatising mental ill health and the challenges individuals face when trying to get help.

    If anything you hear in this episode concerns you, remember you can always call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or get in contact with someone you know who can help.

    For more information visit https://www.batyr.com.au/ or raise.org.au or learn more by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

    Presenter – Georgie Gardner (@georgiegardner9)

    Guest – Janvi Kumar

    Music – Nic Johnston (@sonsoftheeast)

    • 24 min

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