HeyJaredWhat the Friday Youth Podcast
The What the Friday Youth Podcast s a youth-focused series that aims to provide insight into various important topics affecting young people. The show releases new episodes every Friday and can be listened to on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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- 16
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- Sep 10, 2026
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Episode 70: The 'Contraception' episode (opens the original)
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In this episode of What The Friday, hosts Phoebe, Lucy, and Poppy sit down with sexual health professionals Tina and Lizzie from Locala to unpack the facts about contraception in a clear, honest way. They explore: What really happens in a contraception appointment and why informed choice matters How different methods can affect periods, mood, and pre-existing physical or mental health conditions Common myths about fertility, long-term use, and periods “backing up” Why contraception should be a s
Episode 69: The 'Teenage pregnancy and parenting' episode (opens the original)
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In this episode of What The Friday, Bailey Grace sits down with Tina and Lizzie, sexual health engagement professionals from Locala, to explore the realities of teenage pregnancy and parenthood. They unpack the physical, emotional and social effects of becoming a young parent, including the impact on education, friendships, finances and mental health. Tina and Lizzie share powerful personal experiences of being a teenage mum and living with postnatal depression, explaining how to recognise the s
Episode 68: The 'STIs' episode (opens the original)
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In this episode Aaminah, Adeena and Joy sit down with Ash, a sexual health doctor from Locala, to answer young people’s real questions about STIs. They unpack what sexually transmitted infections are, how common they are, and why there is no shame in talking about testing or treatment. Ash explains symptoms and warning signs, why many STIs have no symptoms at all, and what to look out for, including unusual discharge, pain when peeing, sores, rashes or itching. He breaks down the difference betw
Episode 67: The 'Online Safety' episode (opens the original)
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In this episode of What The Friday, Jimi sits down with Michael Semenczuk from West Yorkshire Police to unpack what online safety really means for young people today. They explore how your digital footprint is created, how algorithms shape what you see, and why this matters for your future education, employment, and wellbeing. Michael explains how to spot early signs of grooming, manipulation, and exploitation, the risks of sharing sexual images and deep fakes, and how pornography and idealised
Episode 66: The 'Staying Safe' episode (opens the original)
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In this episode, Bailey Grace talks with Chief Superintendent Heather Wilson, director of the West Yorkshire Violence Reduction Partnership, about how young people can recognise and manage risk in everyday life. Heather explains what “risk” really means, how instincts can be a powerful early warning sign, and why small, sensible decisions can make a big difference to personal safety. They explore practical ways to stay safe when travelling around towns and cities, especially at night, including
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