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Headstraight: Mental Health Support for Teens

Headstraight: Mental Health Support for Teens

Auteur(s): Mark Taylor | Mental Health Nurse | Podcast Host
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Hosted by Mark Taylor, Headstraight is a straight-talking mental health podcast for teens and young adults who want real answers, not therapy-speak. Every episode tackles struggles you actually face — from self doubt, burnout, and people pleasing, to feeling stuck in bad habits, weighed down by a guilt trip, or just losing motivation. With honesty and clarity, we unpack the patterns behind these struggles, how they affect your teen mental health, and what you can do about them. You’ll hear practical tools for building self control and self esteem, making better choices, and learning how to start overcoming fear instead of being trapped by it. This is real talk about emotional well-being and the everyday mental challenges that shape life for young people. If you’ve ever thought you’re just “faking it,” or wondered how to break free from teen troubles, Headstraight offers grounded advice for teens and a reminder that change is possible — one episode at a time.©️ 2024 Mark Taylor Hygiène et mode de vie sain Psychologie Psychologie et santé mentale
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  • S2E9 - Tools, Triggers, and Transformation: Season 2 Summary
    Sep 17 2025

    You didn’t just listen this season—you did the work. You faced resistance, emotional burnout, inner critics, and guilt. You showed up anyway. And that matters.

    In this final episode of Season 2, we reflect on what this season was really about: learning to support yourself through real change—not just motivation or mindset hacks, but understanding your patterns and making them work with you, not against you.

    Here’s what we’re recapping:

    • How you shifted from shame to self-awareness
    • Why doing the work at 30% is still a win
    • What happens when you stop trying to “fix” yourself and start backing yourself
    • How resilience isn’t about pushing—it’s about pacing
    • The tools you used: boundaries, habit resets, identity shifts, nervous system calm
    • One final challenge to help you reinforce the change you’ve made

    This isn’t the end. It’s the foundation.

    Listen now to honour your progress, own your tools, and prep for a next season that takes things even further—internally and relationally.


    Want the Cheat Sheet? Click the Link or copy and paste the following into your browser:
    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hfHFFRyW4_LbXia-IrDW_KrLwTyU_cA-/edit?usp=sharing

    Got something to say? - come send me a message at www.headstraight.co.uk/contact/
    or send me a voice note at www.headstraight.co.uk/voicemail/

    Click here if you want more info about the host

    If you need more information about helplines, services or what do to if you're in a crisis, take a look at our resource page: https://www.headstraight.co.uk/resources
    Click here to view the episode transcript.

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    5 min
  • S2E8 - How to Stop Being So Hard on Yourself: Tools That Actually Work
    Sep 10 2025

    Most of us talk to ourselves in a way we’d never speak to anyone else. You miss a deadline? Useless. Feel overwhelmed? Get a grip. Try something new and mess it up? Why even bother?

    In this episode of Headstraight, we break the cycle of harsh self-talk and dig into how to build a voice in your head that actually helps you—not breaks you down. This isn’t about toxic positivity or pretending everything’s fine. It’s about grit, self-respect, and learning how to support yourself through the mess.

    Here’s what you’ll learn:

    • Why your inner critic sounds like you—but isn’t
    • Where it came from (and why you believed it)
    • Why harsh self-talk doesn’t help—it holds you back
    • How to shift from self-criticism to self-support
    • Tools that actually work: Voice Swap, Daily Check-ins, Reframing Scripts
    • What to do when self-compassion feels fake or weak

    If you’ve ever thought:

    • “If I’m hard on myself, I won’t get hurt”
    • “I don’t deserve kindness until I’m better”
    • “Being nice to myself just feels wrong”

    …then this is the episode that changes the conversation. Literally.
    Listen now and start backing yourself—because if you’re going to keep growing, you can’t stay at war with your own voice.


    Want the Cheat Sheet? Click the Link or copy and paste the following into your browser:
    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mgI4GWLJmfHzx-3fDZ_WlluEpW82_zKQ/edit?usp=sharing

    Got something to say? - come send me a message at www.headstraight.co.uk/contact/
    or send me a voice note at www.headstraight.co.uk/voicemail/

    Click here if you want more info about the host

    If you need more information about helplines, services or what do to if you're in a crisis, take a look at our resource page: https://www.headstraight.co.uk/resources
    Click here to view the episode transcript.

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    9 min
  • S2E7 - What to Do When You’re Exhausted But Still Want to Try
    Sep 3 2025

    You’re not avoiding the work. You’re not lazy. You’re just done. Exhausted, foggy, unmotivated—and even though you want to keep going, part of you just wants to disappear. If that sounds familiar, this episode of Headstraight is for you.

    In this raw and grounded check-in, we talk about what to do when your nervous system is burnt out and your energy is running on fumes. You’ll learn how to stay in the game without pushing yourself over the edge.

    This episode breaks down:

    • Why burnout isn’t always about school or work—it can be emotional
    • The signs you’re running on empty (and not just “tired”)
    • What decision fatigue does to your brain
    • How shame makes it worse—and what to do instead
    • The “bare minimum” rule: how to adjust without giving up
    • Tiny tools to reset your nervous system and start again gently
    • How to redefine success when life feels heavy

    If you’ve ever thought:

    • “I know what to do, but I can’t get myself to do it”
    • “Even the easy stuff feels impossible”
    • “Why do I feel like I’m falling apart for no reason?”

    …this episode will help you move forward—slowly, gently, and sustainably.

    Listen now and learn how to take care of yourself when the real win is just showing up.


    Want the Cheat Sheet? Click on the Link or copy and paste the following into your browser:
    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P5h3Ij9begOSaAol3BQFdDlTp1EwupNl/edit?usp=sharing

    Got something to say? - come send me a message at www.headstraight.co.uk/contact/
    or send me a voice note at www.headstraight.co.uk/voicemail/

    Click here if you want more info about the host

    If you need more information about helplines, services or what do to if you're in a crisis, take a look at our resource page: https://www.headstraight.co.uk/resources
    Click here to view the episode transcript.

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    9 min
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