Latest Ychats Podcast Episodes
31: Youth Radio Is Not Dead
YChats - March 28, 2024 00:00 - 32 minutesEver wondered what happens when young people take the reins of media creation? Join us on a captivating journey with Isaac, the visionary behind Youth Jam Radio, as we explore how this youth-led platform is revolutionising the airwaves. From the genesis of the idea to navigating challenges an...
30: All Voices Have Value
YChats - March 01, 2024 00:35 - 22 minutesWelcome to YChats in 2024! With a facelift and continued passion for amplifying the stories of young people, in this kick-off episode, YChats host Maeson chats to an incredible youth advocate from Northam in Western Australia - Joshua Patrick. Josh, like many young people today, has a had d...
What does Meaningful Work look like for young people? Global Youth Survey!!
YChats - December 12, 2023 00:52 - 6 minutesDid you know that 3/4 young people lack the skills needed for employment? Did you know that a 15-year-old can expect to have 17 jobs across 5 different industries? Did you know that 40% of the global workforce is considering leaving their employer this year? We dream of a world where all yo...
28. Why does the need for queer activism still exist?
YChats - June 30, 2023 02:41 - 21 minutesIn the last episode of YChats host Maeson spoke to Ashara Wills from Let's Queer the Air, all about IDAHOBIT - what it is, what it means, and how we can all show up to support the LGBTQIA+ community. To continue this conversation, Maeson spoke to three LGBTQIA+ advocates from across Australia ...
27. What is IDAHOBIT?
YChats - May 17, 2023 01:00 - 39 minutesEvery year on May 17th we celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia, the day that homosexuality was declassified as a mental illness by the World Health Organisation. In this special episode, Maeson chats with Ashara Wills of Let's Queer the Ai...
26. What's it like working in the music industry?
YChats - April 28, 2023 03:14 - 48 minutesHave you ever wondered what it's like working in the music industry? Or how you can get into it as a young person? Check out this week’s episode of YChats to find out! This episode we throw it back to our previous host of the podcast, Alana who chats with Brodie of Y HQ and Heaps Cool Music. ...
25. Why do we need youth voice?
YChats - February 24, 2023 07:14 - 53 minutesYChat's is back! After a long hiatus, a little rebranding, and a new host - your favourite podcast is back with a new episode. In this episode, we're asking why - Why do we need youth voice? New host Maeson talks to two young people about their experience in advocacy, young people's place in...
24. Stamping out sexual violence
YChats - July 14, 2021 06:58 - 41 minutesTrigger warning: sexual assault This week Alana sits down with psychology student and cofounder of Young Women Against Sexual Violence (YWASV), Joey Lim. Joey talks about her choice to start YWASV after experiencing sexual violence with the goal of creating a safe space for women to share th...
23. Body Image Unfiltered
YChats - June 28, 2021 06:45 - 33 minutesMost of us experience poor body image at some stage. This week, Alana sits down with Director of Higher Degrees (Coursework) at UWA and a body image activist Dr Marilyn Bromberg to chat all things body image, how our expectations of our bodies have been impacted by social media, and what needs...
22. Are you being tracked online? Spoiler alert: yes
YChats - June 03, 2021 06:29 - 1 hourWould you delete TikTok if you knew some big company had access to your data? Would you even care if that happened? This week Alana sits down with app developer and data expert Alexander Karan to chat all things data, what it means and why you should care about it.
21. Self stigma in LGBTQIA+ young people
YChats - May 17, 2021 03:44 - 49 minutesToday Alana is joined by queer young person, provisional psychologist and PhD student at Telethon Kids Institute Dylan Gilbey and Head of the Early Neurodevelopment and Mental Health team at the Telethon Kids Institute Amy Finlay-Jones, to chat about self stigma experienced by young LGBTQIA+ peo...
20. Gender Equality is Everyone's Issue
YChats - April 12, 2021 04:38 - 1 hourWe're back with season three of YChats! This episode, Alana sat down with other women to talk about how issues such as the gender pay gap and sexual assault are still impacting women today. Resources: 1800RESPECT National Sexual Assault Domestic Family Violence Counselling Helpline - 1800 7...
19. What career is right for you?
YChats - October 29, 2020 04:25 - 57 minutesWe’re coming to the end of the year when we are being asked to make some big decisions about our future and career. It’s perfectly okay not to know exactly what you want to do but we've got the tools to help make it clearer! We're joined by Kendal Drew, Director at Strategic Career Management ...
18. What makes a relationship toxic?
YChats - October 01, 2020 03:40 - 40 minutesWe're talking to Laima Kuliukas, a highly skilled psychologist, all about how to nuture the good relationships in your life and navigate the toxic ones. Resources: 1800 Respect
17. How to ask R U OK?
YChats - September 10, 2020 06:07 - 50 minutesIt’s September 10 which means it’s R U OK Day – our yearly reminder to connect with the people around you and start a conversation with anyone who may be struggling with life. Young person Chloe shares her story about bullying and how people reaching out helped her. Rob Tiller, mental health ...
15. Adrian Eagle on Life and Suicide
YChats - July 23, 2020 07:59 - 45 minutesAussie hip hop legend Adrian Eagle sat down with Alana to speak openly about battling his mental demons and launching his career in the music biz.
14. Burning Questions About Cannabis
YChats - July 02, 2020 04:39 - 25 minutesWe're talking about the green stuff. Kush, weed, grass, whatever you want to call it, today we're talking about the good, bad, and changing laws around Cannabis. Joining us is Sharlene Mavor, a medical scientist and founder/managing director of charity Medical Cannabis Research Australia.
Feel Good Friday
YChats - June 26, 2020 07:41 - 9 minutesIt's Feel Good Friday at YChats! We're speaking to Nicole Comelli from YMCA Victoria about how she helped her cohort of volunteers feel connected during COVID-19 isolation.
13. Do you know who you're talking to online?
YChats - June 11, 2020 03:16 - 37 minutesSo you're sending nudes or meeting up with people you met online? Cool but there's a smart way to do it! Young people have autonomy over their own decisions but there's a way to do these things safely. Phil Doorgachurn, YMCA Australia's Executive Manager for Safeguarding, speaks with Alana ab...
12. How Domestic Violence is Magnified by COVID-19
YChats - May 05, 2020 02:58 - 25 minutesRight now we’re all being told to stay home for our physical health due to COVID-19 but for some, home is not a safe place to be. So what can you do to keep yourself safe in that situation? Rita is a Neuropsychotherapist who has worked as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner/Family Court A...
Bonus Content Breathe In, Breathe Out
YChats - December 24, 2019 04:35 - 4 minutesLet counsellor and psychologist, Chantelle Botha, guide you in this breathing exercise to centre your self and practice the art of mindfulness.
10. Mind full or Mindful?
YChats - December 12, 2019 05:08 - 18 minutesIs your mind full or are you mindful? We've spoken a lot about mental health and on this episode of YChats, counsellor and psychologist Chantelle Botha, focuses on the practice of being mindful, defining what it is and giving practical exercises and methods to get started. Calm App: https://ww...
9. The Impacts of Domestic Violence
YChats - November 28, 2019 03:03 - 26 minutesThe impacts of domestic violence can be serious and long lasting, affecting an individual’s health, wellbeing and relationships. November 25 was the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and marked the beginning of the annual 16 days in WA Stop Violence Against Women ...
8. Connecting the world through stories
YChats - November 14, 2019 06:06 - 20 minutesThere are so many young people who are creating and inspiring change. Marcus Wong is a young photographer and filmmaker who is connecting the world through storytelling. This year he was awarded WA Young Volunteer of the Year for the amazing work he has been doing. Alana sits down with him to d...
7. Why Feeling Valued is Important for Mental Health
YChats - October 31, 2019 02:18 - 29 minutesOctober is Mental Health Awareness Month so Alana sat down with Chris Harris, Psychologist and Senior Manager of Services, Development and Innovation at Youth Focus, to talk about suicide prevention and the importance of feeling valued and belonging. Youth Focus: https://youthfocus.com.au R...
6. Noelle Martin's Fight Against Deepfakes
YChats - October 17, 2019 01:33 - 47 minutesSix years ago, after discovering sexual predators had stolen photos of her from social media and edited them onto pornographic images, Noelle Martin, bravely spoke out about her experience – and continues to, despite the abuse escalating after she shared her experience publicly. Her activism has...
5. Raegan Lei shares her story
YChats - October 03, 2019 00:54 - 21 minutesAlana sits down with young person Raegan Lei who shares her story of living with someone dealing with mental health issues. This episode talks about suicide so listen at your discretion. If you are struggling with your mental wellbeing there are many resources you can access. Lifeline: 13 1...
4. Coping strategies for mental wellbeing with Colin
YChats - September 19, 2019 00:00 - 41 minutesTalking about mental health can be hard but your friends are there to listen and support you. That's why when Alana sat down to talk about coping with mental health issues, she couldn't think of anyone better than her friend Colin. He's been implementing strategies to cope with his mental hea...
3. Sexual Health with Dr Yes
YChats - September 06, 2019 04:34 - 20 minutesAlana sits down with med student Hannah from Dr Yes to ask the questions young people want answered about STI's, contraception and porn. Resources provided by Hannah: Dr Yes: https://dryes.com.au/ Sexual Health Quarters: https://shq.org.au/ Youth Friendly Doctors: https://www.amawa.co...
2. Noah shares his story
YChats - August 21, 2019 07:38 - 30 minutesNoah, 17, joins Alana to share his lived experiences of coming out as gay to his family and dealing with the trauma of sexual assault. We speak about sensitive topics that could be triggering. Discretion is advised. If you are looking for more information or someone to reach out to, these res...
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