Grace Victory has been called the most inspirational YouTuber in the world. We meet the British vlogger to discuss mental health and body positivity Hi Grace! What does body positivity mean to you?Body positivity celebrates every body type, but it originally started to celebrate bodies that are rarely seen:…
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Read Yourself Happy
The Summer Reading Challenge inspires thousands of children to explore the world of fiction and discover a love of books Do you remember as a kid hiding under the covers, reading a good book by the light of a torch when it was several hours past your bedtime? A book…
Meet the Agony Aunts: Emma Barnett
Emma Barnett has been dishing out advice over the airwaves for years, and now has taken up the gauntlet to be an official agony aunt Hello Emma! Who do you work for, and for how long have you been an agony aunt? The Sunday Times, and eight months!How old…
Summer Special: Things to Do in the City
"If you wanna find love then you know where the city is..." A hive of activity, the buzz of excitement in the air, countless possibilities and stories to unfold... The city is a place of energy and opportunities, whether you embrace the hustle and bustle or want to…
Summer Special: Things to Do at Home
"It's good to touch the green, green grass of home" So, not all of us have an immaculate lawn, but home is where the heart is. For those who relish being in their own environment, with family and friends all around, there are plenty of things…
A Little Buddha in Your Pocket
Mindfulness expert Rohan Gunatillake invented a meditation app that became a worldwide hit. We asked how mindfulness fits into his business plans, and what he hopes to give back Hello Rohan, can you tell us a bit about your background?I was born and grew up in south-west London, the…
I Was Shot at 6 Times, But it Took Me Years to Come to Terms with the Aftermath
A decorated police officer, Carl Rosier-Jones survived a terrifying incident, but the trauma phobia that followed took him on a long, emotional, but rewarding journey PTSD was something I sort of knew about but never had an opinion on. Now I do. I wanted to do something with my life.…
Teenage Years May Determine Our Mental Health – New Study
Scientists find connection between adolescent personality and the risk of serious mental illness Our teenage years are a time of raging hormones, biological changes and emotional flashpoints, so it may come as no surprise that our adolescent personality could be an indicator of our mental health in later life. A…
Summer Special: Things to Do in the Country
"Laying back, head on the grass. Chewing gum, having some laughs..." Combine harvesters, wellies, and the scent of freshly spread cow excrement, who doesn't love the English countryside? Whether it's escaping from the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy some peace and…