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Radio 1 and 1Xtra Stories Podcast

English, Personal stories, 1 season, 72 episodes, 21 hours, 1 minute
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Ground-breaking real-life stories that speak to you about your life, your world, and your issues. Reece Parkinson gets in-depth with documentaries made to challenge your thinking.
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The Next Episode: #MeToo in Music

Aluna Francis, Rebecca Taylor and Chloe Howl share their stories of alleged sexual misconduct in the music industry. Hosted by Ben Zand and Sarah Gosling. If you enjoyed this podcast then subscribe to The Next Episode on BBC Sounds. If you've been affected by any of the issues raised in The Next Episode please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. And if you work in the music industry and want to share your own stories, please get in touch. #TheNextEpisode // [email protected] // 07568608295
6/30/201920 minutes, 58 seconds
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Spinal Injury - A Life-Changing Crisis

In this episode we hear the life-changing story of Rubayet, who became a paraplegic last summer. Disability campaigner Will Pike and fellow wheelchair user meets Rubayet to find out how he’s coping with a life-changing spinal injury.
5/26/201917 minutes, 59 seconds
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Mental Health and Black Men

According to NHS England, 1 in 4 adults will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. In the UK, black people are more likely than white people to be diagnosed with mental health problems and to be sectioned - in particular young, black men. Why is this the case? Reece Parkinson joins a panel of guests and a live audience to discuss the issue - from stigma, to masculinity, and access to support. Anthony Davis is a psychotherapist and clinical social worker. Derek Owusu is a writer and the editor of Safe: On Black British Men Reclaiming Space. Josiah Hyacinth is a YouTuber who has been open about his own experience with depression. Jamal Edwards, the founder of SBTV, has made a documentary exploring mental health in men.
5/14/201951 minutes, 17 seconds
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My Mind & Me: Gemma

In this episode we catch up with Gemma. She’s a busy nurse who’s had depression for a long time. In 2017 Newsbeat followed her life as part of BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra’s mental health season, My Mind and Me. She revealed how her depression would make her so tired she’d spend days in bed and how it alienated her from those who loved her. It was also taking its toll on her relationship with her boyfriend. During that time though, she recorded her very first counselling session. Now, two years on, we find out how she’s coping. If you need help with anything you hear in this podcast you can head to the BBC Advice Pages.
5/13/201918 minutes, 36 seconds
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My Mind & Me: Bex

It’s two years since Newsbeat followed the life of a young woman called Bex for BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra’s mental health season called My Mind and Me. When we met her, she’d been diagnosed with a complex list of mental health conditions including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder. She recorded some of her most personal moments back then in 2017 – including how her crippling anxiety meant it could take up to an hour to leave her flat and why her cat, Zach, was her best friend. Bex wanted to reveal what it’s really like to live with serious mental health conditions and to encourage other people to open up about what they’re going through. Now, we catch up with her to find out how’s she’s doing. If you need help with anything you hear in this podcast you can head to the BBC Advice Pages.
5/13/201919 minutes, 52 seconds
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My Mind & Me: Mat

Two years ago Newsbeat followed the life of Mat who’d had anxiety and panic attacks since he was a teenager. It was part of BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra’s mental health season called My Mind and Me. Mat revealed that during his darkest times he experienced panic attacks almost every day and regularly imagined taking his own life. He fell into a spiral of drinking alcohol to deal with it and found it hard to stop. Now, we catch up with Mat to see how he is. If you need help with anything you hear in this podcast you can head to the BBC Advice Pages.
5/13/201919 minutes, 7 seconds
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My Mind & Me: Laura

In 2017, Newsbeat followed the life of wedding photographer, Laura, who’d been diagnosed with anorexia. It was part of BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra’s mental health season called My Mind and Me. Laura loved travelling with her boyfriend, Liam and she was totally open about how tough she was finding her recovery. She revealed how when she was at her lowest she wouldn’t wear nail varnish in case it made her weigh more. Her hair fell out, she lost the feeling in her feet and it got so bad she’d have to crawl up the stairs on her hands and knees. Now, two years on, we catch up with Laura to see how she’s getting on. If you need help with anything you hear in this podcast you can head to the BBC Advice Pages.
5/13/201924 minutes
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Diabetes and Me

With obesity levels at an all-time high, the threat of Diabetes is on the rise - and it's a particular concern among young people. There are an estimated 31,500 people under the age of 19 living with the condition in the UK. BBC 1Xtra presenter DJ Ace shares his story of having Diabetes and we explore the impact of Type 1 and Type 2.
5/7/201916 minutes, 55 seconds
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Life After Sport

This episode tells the stories of retired British athletes and their journey after sport. Georgina Cassar, an ex-Gymnast, Zafar Ansari, an ex-England Cricketer, and Joe Jackson, an ex-professional Footballer.
5/5/201917 minutes, 6 seconds
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My Mind & Me – Coming Next Monday

Back in 2017 Newsbeat followed the lives of four young people – all with different conditions - as part of Radio 1 and 1Xtra’s mental health season called My Mind and Me. Now, they’re bravely catching up with us again to tell us what life is like two years on. You’ll meet Mat who was dealing with anxiety and panic attacks; Laura, who was recovering from anorexia; Gemma - a nurse who had depression; and Bex – who has a long list of mental health conditions including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. My Mind & Me arrives on BBC Sounds from Monday 6 May.
5/3/20192 minutes, 39 seconds
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Hidden Homelessness

Exploring the unseen side of the UK homelessness and reasons why young people end up with nowhere to live. With lots in the news about the problem of homelessness and rough sleepers in the streets all across the country, there are many young people without accommodation who are going unseen – the UK’s Hidden Homeless.
4/28/20198 minutes, 57 seconds
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The Night They Died

In this episode we take a look at the devastating impact of drink and drug driving. What it’s like to find out your parents have been killed? What it’s like to have to tell someone their parents have died? What it’s like to be behind the wheel as a drunk driver?
4/21/201910 minutes, 2 seconds
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Runaways

In this episode Willow shares her journey of the times she spent running away from home as both a child and a teenager. She takes us back to the first time she ran away from school and the impact this had on her, her family and friends. With experiences of abuse and struggles with mental health we hear why she felt running away was her only option. Sky, Willow's best friend, takes us through how she supported her through this experience and how it affected her friendships, home life and schooling. Finally Willow tells us where she is at now, and takes us around her new home where she has found support in case worker Nicole…’happy days’.
4/14/201914 minutes, 8 seconds
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Beating Addiction

In this podcast we’ll hear from three people about the challenges they’re facing while recovering from addiction. These are the stories you don’t often hear. How they made the difficult decision to stop using substances and the actual route they took to no longer feel addicted. We will hear about what it feels like to go through withdrawal symptoms, battles with mental health, and learning how to care for your body again. All of the people you’ll hear from don’t take substances any more, but that doesn’t mean the road to recovery stops there. We will also hear how each of them has a unique relationship with recovery as they move forward with their lives.
4/7/201918 minutes, 50 seconds
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The Ringing in My Ear

In this episode we are talking about tinnitus, which is described as a ringing sensation in your ear without any external source that one in ten people experience.
3/31/201910 minutes, 21 seconds
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Me & My Eco Anxiety

In this podcast, we’re talking about eco anxiety. We often hear stories about how humans are damaging the planet and - for some people - it can become overwhelming and impact on their mental health.
3/24/201911 minutes, 12 seconds
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Growing Up IVF

We hear a lot about couples who can't conceive in the traditional way but rarely from those who have grown up as the product of IVF and sperm/egg or embryo donation. So what's it like Growing Up IVF?
3/17/201922 minutes
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When should we cancel our heroes?

In light of allegations against musicians, Reece asks when should we cancel our heroes? What is cancelling? How do we cancel someone & is it effective?
3/11/201944 minutes, 4 seconds
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Safe LGBTQ+ Clubbing Spaces

Jaguar sits in for Reece speaking to those involved in the 'inclusive' clubbing scene. Have you ever felt unsafe in a club or been discriminated against because of your sexuality?
3/4/201917 minutes
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We Need To Talk About Gambling

Michael is 25. He's a nice guy, works 9-5 Monday to Friday as a gas fitter. He plays football for his local town. He lives at home with his parents. He has a girlfriend. He drives an Astra. He's anyone's brother. He's addicted to gambling. He’s lost over £25,000 in a year and a half. The sad truth is, this isn't a rare story - with a plethora of betting apps and ads filling our screens, gambling has never been easier for young people. We'll ask if enough is being done to look after vulnerable young people. In this episode we speak to Michael and hear his story – from ‘harmless’ fun to serious addiction. We also hear from his girlfriend Nicky and his parents about how they handle this potentially life-destroying situation.
2/24/201915 minutes, 17 seconds
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Relationships: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Best friends speak openly about finding and losing love. What’s it like to be single your whole life? Or to feel you’re punching above your weight? We also hear the impact of a five year relationship breaking down.
2/17/201916 minutes, 43 seconds
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Are insects the future of food?

In this podcast we will be finding out why eating insects could be the future. And to help Reece is joined in the studio by Neil Whippey from insect based food company ‘Eat Grub’
2/10/201917 minutes, 53 seconds
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Living with BPD

In this podcast we follow the new friendship of two young women who both have Borderline Personality Disorder but see it very differently. BPD affects 2% of the population, and 75% of those are women. Although 1 in 4 people suffer from mental health problems, BPD does not generate as much attention as other mental health disorders.
2/5/201917 minutes, 35 seconds
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Why Are We So Lonely?

Tolly T sits in for Reece. On this episode she asks ‘Are We Lonelier Than Ever?’ We’re going to hear from two young people on today’s podcast. These stories show how much loneliness can affect anyone, whatever situation they are in, and what each person has done to tackle their isolation.
1/27/20197 minutes, 50 seconds
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Let's Talk About Death

In this episode we’re going to be learning about Death Cafés, places where strangers can meet to drink tea, eat cake and talk about death. There have been over 7000 Death Cafés held across the world and their aim is to encourage people to speak more openly about death and dying. We’re going to be hearing from Alex who is interested in setting up her own Death Café group.
1/21/201912 minutes, 36 seconds
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Single Black Muslim Female

1Xtra Stories meets Nimz, a Single, Black, Muslim woman who is on a mission to find a man. We follow her as she discussed Muslim dating apps with her best friend, talks to her Mum about how dating’s changed for Muslims in her community, and tries out an online dating site for the first time.
1/13/201916 minutes, 51 seconds
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Orthorexia

Personal trainer, blogger and bestselling author Alice Liveing takes a look into Orthorexia, to find out what it is, how it manifests, and how social media can have an effect.
1/6/201917 minutes, 12 seconds
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Off Record

1Xtra Talks’ Reece Parkinson teams up with Radio 1 Life Hacks’ Katie Thistleton, Dr Radha and Asian Networks’ Mobeen Azhar for a one off special to discuss the biggest issues of the year. The presenters have discussed topics such as Feminism, Body Image and Sexuality with the experts in 2018. But now they’ve come together to give their opinions on the most controversial issues affecting you in 2018. Racism, Brexit and Me Too are all on the table.
12/23/201858 minutes, 30 seconds
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About Bloody Time

In the UK there are girls missing school lessons because they can't afford period products. Reece Parkinson hears from the young activists fighting to end period poverty.
12/16/201817 minutes, 38 seconds
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My Deaf Life

Reece Parkinson finds out what it's like to be a deaf music fan.
12/9/201814 minutes, 13 seconds
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OCD

Reece Parkinson explores what it's like to live with one of the most misunderstood mental health disorders around. OCD, or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, affects almost three quarters of a million people in the UK – including celebs like Niall Horan, Justin Timberlake and David Beckham.
12/2/201818 minutes, 47 seconds
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Dropping Out

Students are dropping out of university in growing numbers. Around 1 in 10 university students in the UK won’t finish their courses. What makes some of us decide to drop out? What alternatives could we consider? And if we make that decision, does it really make any difference to our future? We follow a fresher who is already having doubts, and also chat to 1Xtra’s own Big Zuu about how dropping out of university was the best decision he ever made.
11/25/201817 minutes, 42 seconds
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Biohacking My Body

Reece Parkinson hears from the biohackers pushing their bodies’ boundaries; from dietary hacks to underground DIY surgery.
11/18/201817 minutes, 11 seconds
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Louis Theroux

Reece Parkinson sits down with legendary documentary maker Louis Theroux. They discuss Louis' new documentary series, 'Altered States', which features an episode about polyamory and why the programme involved scenes which required his wife’s permission. We also find out how Louis always gets the most out of his interviews and whether he keeps in touch with any of the people who feature in his programmes.
11/11/201817 minutes, 31 seconds
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The Intersex Diaries

You might already know someone who is intersex, but you can’t tell someone is intersex just by looking at them. Being intersex doesn’t mean you have both sets of genitalia, the term intersex is an umbrella term used to describe people born with biological sex characteristics that don’t fit typical male or female categories. In today’s documentary, we meet Anick. He’s 23, from Leicester and he grew up knowing there was something different about him. Anick goes into frank detail about what it’s like living as intersex. He speaks about the huge impact this has had on his life, his mental health and some of the challenges he’s faced…
11/5/201816 minutes, 29 seconds
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Extreme Workouts

We investigate the rise in ‘Extreme Workouts’, across three equally terrifying disciplines: intensity, altitude and cold weather. As humans push their bodies further and further, are we going too far in the pursuit of fitness?
10/28/201814 minutes, 53 seconds
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Bad Housemates

Let's talk about the highs and lows of living with other people, what we can do when it goes wrong and how good it can be when it goes right.
9/24/201816 minutes, 35 seconds
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The Debt Sweat

Being in debt affects our mental health and more young people than ever are seeking help
9/10/201817 minutes, 5 seconds
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Pocket Money Drugs

We find out more about the use of balloons amongst young people.
8/16/201816 minutes
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Make or Break

What happens when young footballers reach the make or break stage of their career?
8/16/201815 minutes, 4 seconds
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No Wasteman

1Xtra's Ace took on the challenge to live a zero waste lifestyle for one week.
8/1/201816 minutes, 8 seconds
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I'm Disabled & I Love Clubbing Too

Jamz meets some young clubbers who are determined to not let their disability stop them from enjoying live music.
8/1/201816 minutes, 59 seconds
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Teen Hero Jeremiah

We hear from teen hero Jeremiah who explains what happened the night he discovered the victim of a stabbing in the street.
7/23/201817 minutes, 24 seconds
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M.E and me

ME sufferer Emma Donohoe investigates how young people cope with the debilitating illness
7/16/201814 minutes, 47 seconds
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Stalking- Alice Ruggles' Story

We hear the story of Alice Ruggles & how her life was taken by her stalker ex-boyfriend.
7/2/201818 minutes, 3 seconds
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Windrush 70th Anniversary

We hear the story of one of the Windrush generation, Allan Willmott.
7/1/201815 minutes, 45 seconds
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Love For Men Love For Football

We follow Joe White as he decides whether he should attend the World Cup in Russia.
6/25/201816 minutes, 55 seconds
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The Future Of Feminism

Reece Parkinson and Yasmin Evans are joined by a live studio audience and some expert panellists to discuss feminism. Along with their guests, they will be exploring how the today's young people are re-defining what feminism means to them and paving the way for the future feminist movement Panellists are, The Slumflower, Nathaniel Cole, Carla-Marie Williams and Anna Veglio-White.
6/18/201827 minutes, 15 seconds
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Single Black Female

Does having black skin put you at a disadvantage when looking for love?
6/6/201816 minutes, 2 seconds
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PTSD & Me

It's been one year since the Manchester attacks. Joe was there and shares his story.
5/31/201814 minutes, 20 seconds
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My Multiple Personalities

Reece finds out more about Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) by hearing Jess' story.
5/22/201816 minutes, 17 seconds
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Too Fat For Love?

Blogger Emma Tamsin Hill takes a look into the world of plus-sized love by asking questions that everyone may be curious about but are too embarrassed to ask.
4/30/201814 minutes, 53 seconds
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My Alcoholic Parent & Me

What is life like if you have an alcoholic parent? In this podcast you'll hear three different experiences of life with an alcoholic parent.
4/22/201816 minutes, 28 seconds
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Once A Cheat, Always A Cheat?

Can a relationship survive after cheating? Hear three accounts of infidelity with different outcomes.
4/9/201817 minutes, 17 seconds
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Restorative Justice

Reece finds out more about Restorative Justice, where the victim and perpetrator of a crime meet. In this podcast you'll hear the story of Steph and Ian who have been through the process.
4/2/201815 minutes, 57 seconds
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Shamed: You Are What You Tweet

Reece Parkinson finds out more about the highs and lows of social media. What happens when a post from your past comes back to haunt you?
3/26/201816 minutes, 22 seconds
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Reece Parkinson meets Gary Vaynerchuk

Reece Parkinson chats to Gary Vaynerchuk about ambition, social media and crushing it! Plus we get his top tips for getting and staying happy!
3/15/201810 minutes, 53 seconds
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The Kardashian Effect

Have the Kardashians changed the way we define beauty? Reece finds out more about 'The Kardashian Effect'.
3/8/201815 minutes, 43 seconds
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Black Panther Discussion

Reece Parkinson discusses the new Black Panther movie with special guests. The Slumflower, Aurie Styla and Cadet discuss symbolism, power dynamics and if this film could have been released 20 years ago?
2/20/201813 minutes, 55 seconds
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Make Me A Vegan

Reece Parkinson presents a special edition of the Radio 1 & 1Xtra Stories podcast. This week we teamed up with BBC Newsbeat to investigate the pros and cons of Veganism. Joined by special guests Nesta McGregor, Gaz Oakley and Sophie Medlin.
2/14/201818 minutes, 12 seconds
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Rap & Religion

Reece Parkinson finds out how following a religious path has affected the lives of three different artists. Is is possible to have a music career and devote your life to God?
2/1/201819 minutes, 9 seconds
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The Skin I'm In

Yasmin Evans meets Katie, Danielle and Barney Artist to find out how their lives have been affected by different skin conditions.
1/25/201817 minutes, 19 seconds
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Mindfulness & Me

Cel Spellman meets three people who use mindfulness in their daily lives. He finds out what exactly mindfulness is, how it works and how it can help with anxiety.
1/18/201818 minutes, 56 seconds
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Coming Out Uploaded

Do coming out videos sensationalise sexuality for online hits or can they help viewers come to terms with their own identity? Nick Grimshaw investigates this online phenomenon. Nick Grimshaw hears the stories of what really happened behind the scenes of some of the most popular coming out videos of all time, as told by the makers themselves. He delves below the comments section, hearing stories from creators and viewers alike. Featuring the Rhodes Bros, whose video coming out to their dad has 24 million views and counting and Riyadh Khalaf.
1/12/201818 minutes, 12 seconds
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#CoupleGoals

Reece discusses the pros and cons of sharing details of your relationship online, and hears from couples that have lived their lives in the spotlight.
1/9/201817 minutes, 47 seconds
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The Future of Contraception

Has the time come for guys to step up and take responsibility for birth control? Dev and Yasmin investigate the future of contraception. They explore what the alternatives are to the pill (including the 15 other types of contraception currently available in the UK), and whether all the talk of a male pill is going to lead to a contraceptive revolution in the next few years.
12/14/201717 minutes, 18 seconds
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I Hear Voices: Donna

In this special edition we bring you the first episode of the 'I Hear Voices' podcast. Alice wants to tell you about the voices she hears in her head so you can understand what it's like to live with schizophrenia. To hear the next 9 episodes search for 'I Hear Voices'. If you need help with anything in this podcast you can search for the BBC Action Line or the BBC Advice pages for details on where to get support.
12/12/20178 minutes, 55 seconds
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The Secrets of Good Mental Health

Mim Shaikh investigates how to keep your mind healthy. He hears real-life stories from people that have overcome their own mental health issues & what helps them stay balanced. If you've been affected by any of the issues in this podcast, please search for the BBC Advice pages for support and information.
12/7/201714 minutes, 8 seconds
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Living with Psychosis

Reece hears the stories of Sophie, Ed and Katy as they explain their experiences of living with various mental health conditions. Contains distressing themes and mentions of suicide and self-harm. For support and advice, search for the BBC Action Line and the BBC Advice pages.
12/1/201719 minutes, 11 seconds
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Too Dark To Mention

Antonia Odunlami investigates how Colourism affects young people in the UK. She meets musicians, artists, poets, professors and friends, hearing personal stories of how skin-tone bias has played a part in their lives.
11/22/201718 minutes, 18 seconds
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Growing Up Without A Dad

Barack Obama, Adele, Bradley Wiggins - what do they all have in common? They all grew up without a dad. DJ Target investigates the impact it has had on his own life, and the lives of the 1 million kids in the UK who are in a similar situation.
11/15/201715 minutes, 55 seconds
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Welcome to Radio 1 & 1Xtra Stories

Welcome to the new Radio 1 and 1Xtra Stories podcast. Reece Parkinson gets in-depth each week with documentaries made to challenge your thinking.
11/14/20172 minutes, 13 seconds