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INSIGHTS AND ANECDOTES FOR TEENS BY TEENS. We are a team of six formers who have created 'Perspective', a Young Enterprise Company. Together, as 28 co-authors, we have written 'Note to Self' which is a collection of art, articles and anecdotes with a focus on mental health. But there's still so m…

Perspective, A Young Enterprise Company

  • Jun 1, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 20m AVG DURATION
  • 23 EPISODES


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Special Bonus Episode with Harriet Minter!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 33:13


For this bonus episode, we are joined by Harriet Minter.Harriet is a journalist and broadcaster and writes extensively on women in the workplace. She founded the Women in Leadership section for the Guardian and hosts Badass Women's Hour on TalkRadio.We talk about imposter syndrome, body confidence and relationships in lockdown.Keep up with Harriet on Instagram: @harrietminterStay in touch:Instagram: @perspective_yeTwitter: @ye_perspectiveWebsite: www.perspective-ye.org where you can purchase your copy of "Note to Self."Music: Rockapalooza! by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 21 - Being a Good Friend in Hard Times - Pod to Self's Finale!

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 38:38


This week we are joined by Tilda, Elsa, Polly and Becca for the last of the weekly episodes.We talk about relationships in lockdown, online learning, productivity, friendship and our favourite moments of the Perspective journey.We also hear from some listeners and stories they wanted to share.Stay in touch:Instagram: @perspective_yeTwitter: @ye_perspectiveWebsite: www.perspective-ye.org where you can purchase your copy of "Note to Self."Music: Rockapalooza! by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 20 - Being Comfortable in your own Skin - Body Confidence

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 25:12


This week we are joined by Isla to talk about social media and body confidence.Let us know where you stand on this week's issue by messaging us on Instagram, Twitter or the Website.Instagram: @perspective_yeTwitter: @ye_perspectiveWebsite: www.perspective-ye.org where you can purchase your copy of "Note to Self."Music: Rockapalooza! by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 19 - "I felt like I'd lost myself as well as losing my friends" - Teenage Identity Crisis

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 18:20


This week we are joined by Clem to talk about loosing your confidence, changing schools and having an identity crisis.Book Recommendation: 'The Power of Now' by Eckhart Tolle which explores identity and what it is to be your true self.Let us know where you stand on this week's issue by messaging us on Instagram, Twitter or the Website.Instagram: @perspective_yeTwitter: @ye_perspectiveWebsite: www.perspective-ye.org where you can purchase your copy of "Note to Self."Music: Rockapalooza! by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 18 - Am I Myself? - Going to School in a Second Language

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 21:47


This week we are joined by Annie to talk about going to school in a different language.Let us know where you stand on this week's issue by messaging us on Instagram, Twitter or the Website.Instagram: @perspective_yeTwitter: @ye_perspectiveWebsite: www.perspective-ye.org where you can purchase your copy of "Note to Self."Music: Rockapalooza! by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 17 - "Very Fresh" - Getting it Right in your First Year of Uni

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 17:51


This week we are joined by Bini to talk about the first year of university and coping with change.Let us know where you stand on this week's issue by messaging us on Instagram, Twitter or the Website.Instagram: @perspective_yeTwitter: @ye_perspectiveWebsite: www.perspective-ye.org where you can purchase your copy of "Note to Self."Music: Rockapalooza! by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 16 - Christianity and Finding your Faith

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 18:39


This week we are joined by Fenella and Felicity to talk about Christianity, community and their faith.Let us know where you stand on this week's issue by messaging us on Instagram, Twitter or the Website.Instagram: @perspective_yeTwitter: @ye_perspectiveWebsite: www.perspective-ye.org where you can purchase your copy of "Note to Self."Music: Rockapalooza! by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 15 - Cyberbullying and Social Media

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 16:53


This week we are joined again by Tilda talking about cyberbullying and social media.Let us know where you stand on this week's issue by messaging us on Instagram, Twitter or the Website.Instagram: @perspective_yeTwitter: @ye_perspectiveWebsite: www.perspective-ye.org where you can purchase your copy of "Note to Self."Music: Rockapalooza! by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 14 - Bullying and Mental Health

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 26:06


This week we are joined by Tilda talking about bullying and its potential effects on mental health.Let us know where you stand on this week's issue by messaging us on Instagram, Twitter or the Website.Instagram: @perspective_yeTwitter: @ye_perspectiveWebsite: www.perspective-ye.org where you can purchase your copy of "Note to Self."Music: Rockapalooza! by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 13 - Questioning your Sexuality and Coming Out

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 19:58


This week we are joined by Lauren talking about coming out, relationships and the LGBTQ+ community.Let us know where you stand on this week's issue by messaging us on Instagram, Twitter or the Website.Instagram: @perspective_yeTwitter: @ye_perspectiveWebsite: www.perspective-ye.org where you can purchase your copy of "Note to Self."Music: Rockapalooza! by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 12 - Uncharted Territory: Teenage Relationships

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 16:34


This week we are joined by Zara talking about first relationships, breakups and putting yourself first. Let us know where you stand on this week's issue by messaging us on Instagram, Twitter or the Website.Instagram: @perspective_yeTwitter: @ye_perspectiveWebsite: www.perspective-ye.org where you can purchase your copy of "Note to Self."Music: Rockapalooza! by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 11 - Eating Disorders: Beating my Battle

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 25:52


This week we are joined by Nell talking about eating disorders and her personal experiences. Let us know where you stand on this week's issue by messaging us on Instagram, Twitter or the Website.If anything discussed in this episode resonated with you, follow these links for expert advice and help:https://www.mind.org.uk/https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/eating-disorders/Instagram: @perspective_yeTwitter: @ye_perspectiveWebsite: www.perspective-ye.org where you can purchase your copy of "Note to Self."Music: Rockapalooza! by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 10 - Divorce

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 17:12


This week we are joined by Lizzie and Lizzie to talk about their experiences with divorce, new families and the challenges they faced. Let us know where you stand on this week's issue by messaging us on Instagram, Twitter or the Website.Instagram: @perspective_yeTwitter: @ye_perspectiveWebsite: www.perspective-ye.org where you can purchase your copy of "Note to Self."Music: Rockapalooza! by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 9 - Where am I supposed to sit at lunch? - Changing Schools

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 19:09


This week we are joined by Maggie to talk about moving schools, sixth form, finding new friends and making the most out of a new experience.Let us know where you stand on this week's issue by messaging us on Instagram, Twitter or the Website.Instagram: @perspective_yeTwitter: @ye_perspectiveWebsite: www.perspective-ye.org where you can purchase your copy of "Note to Self."Music: Rockapalooza! by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 8 - "We're all going in the same direction" - Getting Through Puberty

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 16:17


This week we are joined by Amelia to talk about puberty, acne and self confidence.Let us know where you stand on this week's issue by messaging us on Instagram, Twitter or the Website.Instagram: @perspective_yeTwitter: @ye_perspectiveWebsite: www.perspective-ye.org where you can purchase your copy of "Note to Self."Music: Rockapalooza! by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 7 - Racism, the Media and Educating Yourself

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 23:57


This week we are joined by Kunmi and Yimika to talk about racism, how it should be dealt with and how to educate yourself.Let us know where you stand on this week's issue by messaging us on Instagram, Twitter or the Website.Instagram: @perspective_yeTwitter: @ye_perspectiveWebsite: www.perspective-ye.org where you can purchase your copy of "Note to Self."Music: Rockapalooza! by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 6 - Imposter Syndrome: You Deserved It!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 19:35


This week we are joined by Clem to talk about Imposter Syndrome - when you feel inadequate despite your success.Let us know where you stand on this week's issue by messaging us on Instagram, Twitter or the Website.TIME Article: https://time.com/5312483/how-to-deal-with-impostor-syndrome/Instagram: @perspective_yeTwitter: @ye_perspectiveWebsite: www.perspective-ye.org where you can purchase your copy of "Note to Self."Music: Rockapalooza! by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 5 - Not on the invite list? Overcoming FOMO

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 20:13


This week we are joined by Polly and Fenella, talking about the Fear of Missing Out - FOMO - and how they cope with it.Let us know where you stand on this week's issue by messaging us on Instagram, Twitter or the Website.Instagram: @perspective_yeTwitter: @ye_perspectiveWebsite: www.perspective-ye.org where you can purchase your copy of "Note to Self."Music: Rockapalooza! by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 4 - Public Exam Burnout

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 16:16


This week we are joined by Charlie, talking about how she managed taking public exams and the stress that comes with it.Let us know where you stand on this week's issue by messaging us on Instagram, Twitter or the Website.Instagram: @perspective_yeTwitter: @ye_perspectiveWebsite: www.perspective-ye.org where you can purchase your copy of "Note to Self."Music: Rockapalooza! by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 3 - Culture Shock

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 16:11


This week we are joined by Nancy as she shares her experience of coming to England from China. We also discuss Christmas in a Non-Christian country.'Non-Christians at Christmas' - guardian article https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/dec/24/non-christians-at-christmas-i-love-it-as-much-as-i-love-diwaliWe will now have a two week break over Christmas and New Year but we will be back on 7th January 2020 with Charlie to talk about exam stress.Let us know where you stand on this week's issue by messaging us on Instagram, Twitter or the Website.Instagram: @perspective_yeTwitter: @ye_perspectiveWebsite: www.perspective-ye.org where you can purchase your copy of "Note to Self."Music: Rockapalooza! by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 2 - Should 16 year olds be allowed to vote?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 15:39


This week we are joined by Isla, talking about whether 16 year olds should be allowed to vote.Let us know where you stand on this week's issue by messaging us on Instagram, Twitter or the Website.Instagram: @perspective_yeTwitter: @ye_perspectiveWebsite: www.perspective-ye.org where you can purchase your copy of "Note to Self."Music: Rockapalooza! by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 1 - Friendship

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 18:14


This week we are joined by Becca, our Managing Director, who tells us more on the process of writing "Note to Self." She also elaborates on her article on Friendship with co-author Elsa. Article from the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/guides/smarterliving/how-to-be-a-better-friendInstagram: @perspective_yeTwitter: @ye_perspectiveWebsite: www.perspective-ye.org where you can purchase your copy of "Note to Self."Music: Rockapalooza! by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Pod to Self - An Introduction

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 1:50


Welcome to our new podcast "Pod To Self" - Insights and Anecdotes brought directly to you by teens. Instagram: @perspective_yeTwitter: @ye_perspectiveWebsite: www.perspective-ye.org - Where you can purchase a copy of Perspective's book "Note to Self"New Episode coming on Tuesday!Music: Rockapalooza! by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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