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Headstraight: Mental Health Support for Teens

Headstraight: Mental Health Support for Teens

By: Mark Taylor | Mental Health Nurse
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Headstraight is a teen mental health podcast hosted by Mark Taylor, a mental health nurse with over 35 years of experience working with young people. Each episode tackles real questions about mental health, relationships, confidence, self-doubt, anxiety, motivation, identity and growing up. No therapy-speak. No lectures. Just honest conversations, practical ideas and straightforward guidance to help you make sense of what's going on in your life. Whether you're struggling with overthinking, people pleasing, confidence, difficult relationships, big decisions or simply trying to work out who you're becoming, Headstraight offers real answers to real challenges faced by teens and young adults. Visit: http://www.headstraight.co.uk©️ 2024 Mark Taylor Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Why Are Relationships So Complicated Now?
    Jun 10 2026

    Have you ever looked at a friendship or relationship and realised it doesn't feel the way it used to? Nothing dramatic has happened, but something feels different, and you're not quite sure why.

    In this episode of Headstraight, we explore why relationships often become more complicated as we grow and change. You'll learn how increased self-awareness, shifting priorities and healthier boundaries can affect the way you connect with other people, and why relationships that once felt easy can sometimes start to feel more challenging.

    If you've been questioning friendships, feeling disconnected from people you care about or wondering why some relationships no longer fit the way they once did, this episode offers practical guidance on understanding those changes and navigating them with greater confidence.

    Headstraight is a teen mental health podcast providing practical mental health support for teens and young people.


    Want to get involved?
    I’d love to hear from you:

    • Send me a message → headstraight.co.uk/contact
    • Leave me a voice note → headstraight.co.uk/voicemail
    • Share your feedback by leaving a review (it helps more young people find the podcast) → headstraight.co.uk/reviews/new


    Explore more from Headstraight:

    • Read the blog version of every episode, packed with extra insights on self-sabotage, motivation, resilience, and mental health → headstraight.co.uk/blog
    • Find out more about me, the host, and why I started this podcast → headstraight.co.uk/about

    Need support right now?
    If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or in crisis, visit our Resources page - https://www.headstraight.co.uk/p/resources/
    for helplines, mental health services, and support options available in the UK and across the world.

    Headstraight: Mental Health Support for Teens is built on honest conversations — proper Mental Health real talks that make sense in real life. Each episode brings real talk mental health guidance designed to offer steady support for teens navigating the messy, complicated parts of growing up. If you’re looking for a teen mental health podcast that gives grounded support, you’re in the right place.

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    16 mins
  • When Life Hits Hard: Real Coping Strategies for Teens
    Jun 3 2026

    What do you do when life hits hard? Whether it's a breakup, a betrayal, a loss, a disappointment or a sudden change you never saw coming, some experiences can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to move forward.

    In this episode of Headstraight, we explore what coping really means when life feels unstable. You'll learn why some setbacks hit harder than others, how anxiety and overthinking can keep you stuck and why "just move on" is rarely helpful advice when something genuinely matters to you.

    If you're going through a difficult time and struggling to find your footing, this episode offers practical teen coping strategies to help you manage strong emotions, regain a sense of stability and take the next step forward, even when life feels uncertain.

    Headstraight is a teen mental health podcast providing practical mental health support for teens and young people.


    Want to get involved?
    I’d love to hear from you:

    • Send me a message → headstraight.co.uk/contact
    • Leave me a voice note → headstraight.co.uk/voicemail
    • Share your feedback by leaving a review (it helps more young people find the podcast) → headstraight.co.uk/reviews/new


    Explore more from Headstraight:

    • Read the blog version of every episode, packed with extra insights on self-sabotage, motivation, resilience, and mental health → headstraight.co.uk/blog
    • Find out more about me, the host, and why I started this podcast → headstraight.co.uk/about

    Need support right now?
    If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or in crisis, visit our Resources page - https://www.headstraight.co.uk/p/resources/
    for helplines, mental health services, and support options available in the UK and across the world.

    Headstraight: Mental Health Support for Teens is built on honest conversations — proper Mental Health real talks that make sense in real life. Each episode brings real talk mental health guidance designed to offer steady support for teens navigating the messy, complicated parts of growing up. If you’re looking for a teen mental health podcast that gives grounded support, you’re in the right place.

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    17 mins
  • You’re Doing Adult Life — So Why Doesn’t It Feel Right?
    May 27 2026

    Do you ever feel like you're doing all the things adults are supposed to do, but still don't feel like a real adult? You're handling responsibilities, making decisions and getting through life, yet part of you still feels uncertain, unprepared or like you're figuring it all out as you go.

    In this episode of Headstraight, we explore why adulthood rarely feels the way people expect it to. You'll learn why self doubt and comparison can make you believe everyone else has life figured out, why confidence often develops more slowly than responsibility and why feeling uncertain doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong.

    If you've ever looked around and wondered why everyone else seems more capable, more confident or more settled than you feel, this episode offers a different perspective on growing up, finding your footing and learning to trust yourself as life moves forward.

    Headstraight is a teen mental health podcast providing practical mental health support for teens and young people.


    Want to get involved?
    I’d love to hear from you:

    • Send me a message → headstraight.co.uk/contact
    • Leave me a voice note → headstraight.co.uk/voicemail
    • Share your feedback by leaving a review (it helps more young people find the podcast) → headstraight.co.uk/reviews/new


    Explore more from Headstraight:

    • Read the blog version of every episode, packed with extra insights on self-sabotage, motivation, resilience, and mental health → headstraight.co.uk/blog
    • Find out more about me, the host, and why I started this podcast → headstraight.co.uk/about

    Need support right now?
    If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or in crisis, visit our Resources page - https://www.headstraight.co.uk/p/resources/
    for helplines, mental health services, and support options available in the UK and across the world.

    Headstraight: Mental Health Support for Teens is built on honest conversations — proper Mental Health real talks that make sense in real life. Each episode brings real talk mental health guidance designed to offer steady support for teens navigating the messy, complicated parts of growing up. If you’re looking for a teen mental health podcast that gives grounded support, you’re in the right place.

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    15 mins
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