The Forgotten Generation Podcast

Masking and a Loss of Identity

In this episode, Niraj chats with Anjelika Gearing about masking and how it can lead to losing your sense of identity. Anjelika talks openly about growing up without realising she was masking to fit in, and how this led to confusion, exhaustion, and pretending to be someone she wasn’t. After being diagnosed with autism and ADHD, she started unmasking – not by choice, but because she simply didn’t have the energy to keep pretending. She shares how she’s slowly figuring out who she really is, using tools like self-care, mindset shifts, and understanding thought patterns. This honest conversation gives a real insight into the emotional impact of masking, and what it’s like to slowly reconnect with your true self.
To get connected with Niraj, find him on Instagram.
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If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Youth Voices - The Finale?

In this episode, Skye Morgan and Tricia Walker, reflect on their podcast journey and take a look back at their favourite moments from it. We hope you have enjoyed listening as much as we have enjoyed making it!
To get connected with Skye, find them on Instagram.
To get connected with Tricia, find her on Instagram.
To follow along with all of The Forgotten Generation Podcast series, you can also find the podcast on Instagram.
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If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Youth Voices - Politics

In this episode, Skye Morgan and Tricia Walker talk about current politics including the Supreme Court ruling, EHRC interim guidance, ban on puberty blockers and other things!
To get connected with Skye, find them on Instagram.
To get connected with Tricia, find her on Instagram.
To follow along with all of The Forgotten Generation Podcast series, you can also find the podcast on Instagram.
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If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

The Forgotten Generation: Power of Youth Day Special

Today's episode is a Power of Youth Day special hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga in partnership with the #iwill Movement and UK Youth. The episode features Harvey-Liam Marshall, an #iwill Ambassador from Wales, and Gemma Hickey, an #iwill Ambassador from Scotland.
For information about Power of Youth Day, visit:https://www.iwill.org.uk/get-involved/power-of-youth-day/
To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X.
To get connected with Harvey find him on Instagram.
To get connected with Gemma find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.
To learn more about the #iwill Movement, find them on Instagram, LinkedIn, and their website.
To learn more about the UK Youth, find them on Instagram, LinkedIn, and their website.
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Youth Voices - Interview with a CEO

In this episode, Skye Morgan and Tricia Walker interview Mhairi Crawford, CEO of LGBT Youth Scotland, a charity that provides support to LGBTQ+ young people aged 13-25 in Scotland. We discuss many things like the resources LGBTYS provide, the Supreme Court ruling, and many many more things!
To get connected with Skye, find them on Instagram.
To get connected with Tricia, find her on Instagram.
To follow along with all of The Forgotten Generation Podcast series, you can also find the podcast on Instagram.
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If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Youth Voices - Queer Representation in Music

This episode of Youth Voices, Tricia Walker and Skye Morgan talk with Callum Cook, aka EscapismBlues. We discuss how they got into music, how having queer representation in music is important.
To get connected with Skye, find them on Instagram.
To get connected with Tricia, find her on Instagram.
To follow along with all of The Forgotten Generation Podcast series, you can also find the podcast on Instagram.
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If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

Youth Voices - The Introduction

Welcome to the Youth Voices series hosted by Skye Morgan and Tricia Walker. In this series, we hope to create a safe and open space to discuss issues surrounding the LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, we introduce ourselves, talk a little bit about our experiences and our hopes for the future of this podcast. We hope you enjoy listening to it, as much as we enjoyed making it.
To get connected with Skye, find them on Instagram.
To get connected with Tricia, find her on Instagram.
To follow along with all of The Forgotten Generation Podcast series, you can also find the podcast on Instagram.
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If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

The Forgotten Generation: Autism Acceptance Month Special

Today's episode is a special on Autism Acceptance Month. Hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga, this episode features Theo Burton, an #iwill Ambassador, Be the change. Media Network member, and Ambitious for Autism Youth Advisor, and Eden Byrne, the host of the Sports For All Podcast and Be the change. Media Network member.
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 Theo, find him on Instagram.
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If you have any questions, please email Lily Mott at lily@bethechangepodcast.org.

The Forgotten Generation: National Youth Strategy Special

Today's episode is a special on the National Youth Strategy hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga and features #iwill Ambassador and National Youth Collaborator Georgina Heron-Edmends and My Life My Say representative and Be the change. Media Network Director Lily Mott.
For more information and to participate in the National Youth Strategy, visit: https://www.iwill.org.uk/nys-deliver-you/.
To get connected with Georgina, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.
To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X.
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The Forgotten Generation with Colin Robert Brown

This episode is hosted by Troy Njenje Mbanga with guest Colin Robert Brown from the USA, who is the youngest member of Grassroots Central Mass and a youth activist.
To get connected with Troy, find him on Instagram, on LinkedIn, and on X.
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