This is How AyeFeel

This is How AyeFeel

This is How AyeFeel is our new Young Scot podcast. Our host Katy J chats with guests about life in Scotland, a topic close to their heart and how they cope in the world we find ourselves in today.

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January 28, 2025 35 mins

Content warning: this episode discusses details of medical procedures and surgeries. This episode is for informational purposes only and should not be regarded as a substitute for professional medical advice. From quitting nursing to creating mental wellbeing content online. We chat with Hadia Aslam about dealing with chronic pain and her online platform where she shares authentic content about mental health. You might recognise H...

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Content warning: this episode mentions suicidal thoughts, resources are shared at the bottom of this description. This podcast is all about having open and honest conversations focused on emotional wellbeing. For today's episode, we chat to Anton all about body image and the highs and lows of being in your 20s. You might know Anton from his appearances on Love Island or his fitness content online. So let's get into it. Learn mor...

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This podcast is all about having open and honest conversations focused on emotional wellbeing. In this episode, we chat to Gary Marley all about gaming and mental health. You might know Gary as MarleyThirteen on YouTube where he shares Call of Duty gaming content. So let’s get into it! Learn more about AyeFeel: https://young.scot/campaigns/ayefeel

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We chat to Maddie all about the challenges of growing up in an island community and dealing with rejection. You might know Maddie from her beauty content which she began posting online while she was still living in the Orkney Islands. So let’s get into it! Learn more about AyeFeel: https://young.scot/campaigns/ayefeel

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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/ayefeel Learn more about the Young Carers Package: https://young.scot/campaigns/young-carers/

 

 

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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/ayefeel Support available if you'r...

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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

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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

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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 h...

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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...

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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 a...

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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/

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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/

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We talk to Laura about climate anxiety, activism, burnout - and mooncups too! Laura's an award-winning climate activist, environmental scientist, and ethical influencer. She started the campaign to see single-use disposable vapes to be banned and has been nominated for a Holyrood Climate Action award. She's won a range of awards including Scottish Influencer of the Year, has been listed as one of the top climate creators to watch b...

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We talk to Lindsay about gaming, escaping reality and setting online boundaries. Lindsay is a live streamer and actor and recently was in Gran Turismo (2023). You might know Lindsay by her username – toastie202. Gaming was an escape and a way to make friends, and it was these friends that encouraged her to start a Twitch channel which now has nearly 40K followers. So, let’s get into it. Learn more about Aye Feel: https://young.sco...

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We talk to Amy and Kirsten about post-natal anxiety and endometriosis and its impact on mental health. Founders of Aquarius Creative, Scotland’s largest influencer agency, which is the subject of the BBC's ‘The Agency: Unfiltered', the pair manage some of Scotland’s biggest social media influencers. So, let’s get into it. Learn more about Aye Feel: https://young.scot/campaigns/ayefeel/

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Content warning: this episode talks about suicide and racism, resources are shared at the bottom of this description.

We talk to Bemz about Men's Mental Health and his love for rap and his baby daughter. Born in Nigeria and growing up in London then moving to Scotland at 14, Bemz was driven to music by the death of his brother and growing up in an isolated community. Bemz has been a support for the Snuts, made a Scottish Album of t...

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Content warning: this episode talks about suicide and homophobia, resources are shared at the bottom of this description. We talk to Zander about being the first Scottish professional footballer to come out as gay. Since coming out, Zander has been passionate about being a role model to the sporting community, empowering younger people, specifically footballers, to be their true, authentic selves. So, let’s get into it. Learn mor...

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We talk to Rachel about body positivity and online trolling. Rachel is a content creator with over two million followers, who is passionate about promoting body positivity and does so by flaunting her loved double chins. She creates hilarious content using her confident alter ego, Denise. So, let’s get into it. Learn more about Aye Feel: https://young.scot/campaigns/ayefeel/

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