The Forgotten Generation Podcast

The Forgotten Generation Podcast is about speaking to young people and inspiring changemakers about issues that matter to them, the journeys they’re on, and who they are to amplify their voices. The Forgotten Generation Podcast is hosted by Troy Njenje-Mbanga who is an #iwill Ambassador and a young person with a learning disability and autism. Troy is a youth activist advocating for SEND inclusion and youth voice from Wakefield in West Yorkshire and is part of many local and national youth voice groups.

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Episodes

4 days ago


Welcome to TFG Journey Talks: a short video series about your journeys, advice, and a day in my journey amplifying young people’s voices. Today’s episode is a Stand Up and Out Assembly talking about the topic of burnout in people who are neurodiverse. Troy Njenje Mbanga, the host and creator of the podcast and this series, speaks with Yashneil Ramlall, who is an A-level student, youth advocate, and a member of the Kids Charity UK Youth Advisory Panel.
Some resources and organizations for burnout:
Autistic Burnout
https://www.themix.org.uk/explore-our-topics/mental-health/burnout/
How I Overcame Burnout | Real Mental Health Stories | YoungMinds
To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X.
To get connected with Yash, find him on Instagram and Linkedin.
To follow along with The Forgotten Generation Podcast, you can find the podcast on Instagram and LinkedIn. You can find the Stand Up and Out Collective on Instagram too.
The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.

7 days ago


Today's episode is hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga and features Rosanna Cornforth-Revill, who is a national youth advocate and a member of the Kids Charity UK Youth Advisory Panel.
This series is about amplifying the lost voices of young people that are misrepresented in SEND and invisible disabilities sharing lived experiences to stand up and out in the world on their journeys.
To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X.
To get connected with Rosanna, find her on Instagram and Linkedin.
To follow along with The Forgotten Generation Podcast, you can find the podcast on Instagram and LinkedIn.
The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.

Thursday Feb 05, 2026


Today's episode is hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga and features Olly Moores, who is a youth advocate and a Barnardo's youth advisory group member.
This series is about amplifying the lost voices of young people that are misrepresented in SEND and invisible disabilities sharing lived experiences to stand up and out in the world on their journeys. 
To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X.
To get connected with Olly, find him on LinkedIn and Instagram.
To follow along with The Forgotten Generation Podcast, you can find the podcast on Instagram and LinkedIn.
The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.

Stand Up and Out with Abi Daly

Thursday Jan 29, 2026

Thursday Jan 29, 2026


Today's episode hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga features Abi Daly, who is a youth advocate, Kids Charity UK Youth Advisory Panel member, and previously a Duke of Edinburgh Youth Ambassador 2024/2025.
This series is about amplifying the lost voices of young people that are misrepresented in SEND and invisible disabilities sharing lived experiences to stand up and out in the world on their journeys. 
To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X.
To get connected with Abi, find her on Instagram.
To follow along with The Forgotten Generation Podcast, you can find the podcast on Instagram and LinkedIn.
The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.

Thursday Jan 22, 2026


Today's episode hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga features Jacob Barnett, who is a youth advocate and a Kids Charity UK Youth advisory panel member.
This series is about amplifying the lost voices of young people that are misrepresented in SEND and invisible disabilities sharing lived experiences to stand up and out in the world on their journeys. 
To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X.
To get connected with Jacob, find him on Linkedin.
To follow along with The Forgotten Generation Podcast, you can find the podcast on Instagram and LinkedIn.
The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.

Sunday Jan 18, 2026

Welcome to the first episode of TFG Journey Talks: a short video series about your journeys, advice, and a day in my journey amplifying young people’s voices. Part 2 of Episode 1 of this series features Troy Njenje Mbanga, the host and creator of the podcast and this series.
To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X.
To follow along with The Forgotten Generation Podcast, you can find the podcast on Instagram and LinkedIn.
The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.

Thursday Jan 15, 2026

Today's episode is hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga and features Rachel Hasson  who is a youth activist, co-founder of Faerie Press CIC, and an #iwill Ambassador.
This series is about amplifying the lost voices of young people that are misrepresented in SEND and invisible disabilities sharing lived experiences to stand up and out in the world on their journeys. 
To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X
To get connected with Rachel, find her on Instagram and Linkedin.
Find Faerie Press CIC on Instagram: Instagram
To follow along with The Forgotten Generation Podcast, you can find the podcast on Instagram and LinkedIn.
The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.

Thursday Jan 08, 2026

Today's episode is hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga and features Thomas Grimwood, who is a Diana Award 2024 Recipient, a performing arts student, and a youth advocate.
This series is about amplifying the lost voices of young people that are misrepresented in SEND and invisible disabilities and sharing lived experiences to stand up and out in the world on their journeys.
To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X.
To get connected with Thomas, find him on Instagram.
Listen to Thomas's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/21JIhxTp8dDhOWhmiEUrRr?si=ccWJnT-9QM62HK-Bwk63mw
To follow along with The Forgotten Generation Podcast, you can find the podcast on Instagram and LinkedIn.
The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.

Welcome to TFG Journey Talks

Sunday Jan 04, 2026

Sunday Jan 04, 2026


Welcome to the first episode of TFG Journey Talks: a short video series about your journeys, advice, and a day in my journey amplifying young people’s voices. This series features Troy Njenje Mbanga, the host and creator of the podcast and this series.
To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X.
To follow along with The Forgotten Generation Podcast, you can find the podcast on Instagram and LinkedIn.
The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.

TFG Christmas Day Special

Thursday Dec 25, 2025

Thursday Dec 25, 2025


Today's episode is the TFG Christmas Special, our first ever festive one. Joining host Troy this Christmas Day to give you some festive joy are spectacular guests: Eden Byrne, the host of the Sports for All Podcast and youth activist, and Gemma Hickey, content creator for Central Scotland Autograss, member of SWIS Digital Committee, #YouthVIP Panel Member, and YS Hive Volunteer.
To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X.
To get connected with Eden, find her on Linkedin.
To get connected with Gemma, find her on Instagram and Linkedin.
To follow along with The Forgotten Generation Podcast, you can find the podcast on Instagram and LinkedIn.
The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.

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