Compassionate Conversations Podcast

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Compassionate Conversations is all about honest and compassionate conversations around issues affecting young people from single parent households. We’ll be hosting each episode where we speak to some amazing young people with inspiring stories.

  1. 02/11/2025

    Series 3, Episode 1- Youth Action Academy, Jess, Heather and Talia

    In this episode, Jessica asks Talia and Heather about SPW’s first ever Youth Action Academy and what it looked like for them in 2024. They share some of the moments they had - from funny to daunting to exhilarating and everything in between. Heather reflects on her experience as a member who completed this programme, achieving level gold. This conversation highlights the positive impact volunteering has on young people! Enjoy!

    34 min

  2. 11/25/2023

    Series 2, Episode 16- Draig Tribe

    In this episode , previous summer intern and new member of staff Maria talks to Talia and SPW staff member Harriet about SPW's Youth project. They reveal the new name for the project and discuss the work it has done in the past year. They also talk about how they came across and started working for SPW, their own experiences being from single parent backgrounds and what their personal "Mental Health Manifestos" are.

    41 min

  3. 10/04/2023

    Series 2, Episode 15- Tonda

    In this episode, I have an inspiring young woman joining me today called Tonda. Tonda, opens up about a significant life event that lead to her to becoming a young carer for her younger siblings. She shares about the things that helped her navigate these changes including the youth forums and The Mix; volunteering enabled Tonda to not just ‘feel seen and heard’ but also ‘to feel alive and important in being able to contribute my views’. We delve into coping strategies, future aspirations, Tonda’s passion for ethnic minority and care leavers groups and the power of volunteering. Tune in to be inspired.

    37 min

  4. 09/27/2023

    Series 2, Episode 14- Molly

    In this episode, I have an insightful conversation with Molly. Molly is 19 years old and is currently studying to become a professional dancer while also volunteering at The Mix - a youth service. Molly opens up about her experience of becoming a single-parent household in her teen years after her parents split up. She goes on to share how valuable volunteering for The Mix has been for her and how it contributed to the inspiring outward-looking perspective she has today. “Volunteering has really opened my eyes to the variety of problems and challenges that people experience” and given her a huge confidence boost.

    25 min

  5. 03/31/2023

    Series 2, Episode 13- Ellis and Lou Beardsmore- Pride Outside CIC

    In this episode, I have two special guests joining me from Glasgow, the amazing LGBTQ+ couple Ellis and Lou Beardsmore. This power couple have co-founded Pride Outside CIC, and are on a mission to build a world where every LGBTQ+ person is safe and well. They are both LGBTQ+ inclusion experts delivering diversity training to organisations and reinvesting the profits into free LGBTQ+ wellbeing events and family support groups. Lou and Ellis share their coming out stories and shed light on some of their own struggles and victory moments along the way. It’s an insightful conversation around some heartbreaking battles that many of the LGBTQ+ youth continue to face. We get expert advice on what we can do to enable young people to feel safe and well and supporting them in their own gender and sexuality journeys. Tune in for a heart warming listen.

    1h 1m

  6. 03/07/2023

    Series 2, Episode 12- Folade Lawan- Leaders Unlocked

    In this episode, my guest is Folade who is the project manager for Leaders Unlocked. Folade is passionate about enabling young people to be a part of decision-making and to shape our systems. Folade urges those conversations in youth spaces to be taken to 'the big round table', to the places where change happens. Listen here to find out how to raise young leaders and amplify their voices.

    49 min

  7. 02/17/2023

    Series 2, Episode 11- Julie Green, Surviving to Thriving

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    47 min

  8. 02/09/2023

    Series 2, Episode 10- Fateha Ahmed Ethnic Minorities and Youth Support Team Wales

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    47 min
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Compassionate Conversations is all about honest and compassionate conversations around issues affecting young people from single parent households. We’ll be hosting each episode where we speak to some amazing young people with inspiring stories.

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  • Creator
    Single Parents Wellbeing
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Compassionate Conversations Podcast© 2021 Single Parents Wellbeing CIC
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