S5 EP9: Let’s talk about it: answering your questions (season finale)

To wrap up the season, we’re handing the mic to young people.

In this special Grab Bag Q&A episode, we answer anonymous questions submitted by young people in our community, sharing lived experience and peer perspectives.

We explore questions around:

• navigating gender identity and sexuality when family or peers aren’t accepting

• knowing when work is impacting your mental health

• feeling “not unwell enough” to seek support

• second-guessing uni or study pathways near the finish line

This episode is about normalising uncertainty, giving yourself permission to grow and change, and recognising that you’re not alone in figuring things out.

If something here resonated with you, support is available and you don’t have to wait until things feel overwhelming to reach out.

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headspace resources:

headspace - out-spoken (LGBTIQA+ support)

headspace – learn how to handle tough times

headspace – tips for a healthy headspace

headspace work & study – free support for work, study and career stressheadspace centres – find your local service

Additional resources:

ShineSA - Gender Connect

Thornharbour - Health Services for LGBTQIA+ communities

Bfriend - LGBTQIA+ supportEAP Counselling ---

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This episode was created by Ally (Senior Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide), Aston (headspace sessions guest), Jamie (headspace sessions co-host), Santi (headspace sessions co-host).

Led by headspace Adelaide, in partnership with headspace Marion, headspace Edinburgh North, headspace Onkaparinga, and Sonder. The podcast project is brought to you by our centres’ Youth Reference Groups. It is a headspace Adelaide Youth Reference Group initiative.

Produced by Claire (Youth Services Community Engagement Team Leader, Sonder) and Ally (Senior Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide).

Recorded and edited by Rory at Podbooth Studios, Adelaide.

Recorded on Kaurna Country. Acknowledgment of Country voiced by Yanni (Aboriginal Peer Support Worker, headspace Adelaide).

If you or someone you know is in need of crisis or suicide-prevention support, please contact:

• Lifeline: 13 11 14 (Australia)
• Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 (Australia)

Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are from young people and staff involved at Sonder’s headspace centres, or guests invited to be interviewed. Information provided should not be taken as clinical advice.