Young voices. Big issues. Welcome to Youth Rising by NCS!  The podcast for young people, made by young people. We have an amazing roster of guests this week starting with the inimitable creator, author and body positive activist Megan Jayne Crabbe. Megan chats to our Youth Rising producer Lottie about where negative body image starts, reminding yourself that you are not an exception to your own self-love, and toxic positivity. We’re also joined by the incredible A&E doctor, comedian, TikTok star and self-titled ‘long boi’ Maddy Lucy Dann. Maddy talks to producer Sofie about her respect for the body as a medical professional, not giving negativity brain space and embracing her differences. Later singer songwriter Emma Cannon talks to Youth Rising co-host, Mushin, about overcoming anxiety, listening to her gut, and having confidence in her music. What’s more, we have a round table discussion with our Youth Rising team, chat to Kai McGill about self-esteem at school, and look at what we can do practically to encourage us to love ourselves. Don’t say we don’t spoil you! Inspired by former hindu monk Jay Shetty’s 20 day meditation challenge, we’re starting our own Youth Rising 20 day self care challenge. We want you to do something every day that makes you feel good. Take a bubble bath! Say Yes to something new! Dance around your kitchen! Then tag us in your pictures and videos using #YouthRisingSelfCare. Reading List: The Body Is Not An Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor This Is Going to Hurt; ‘Twas The Night Shift Before Christmas by Adam Kay Daring Greatly by Brene Brown Women Don’t Owe You Pretty by Florence Given Places on the NCS Summer ‘22 experience are now open for 16-17 year olds. To find out more head to wearencs.com NCS Mixtape ‘22 is a collaboration between young people and young faces on the music scene, to produce an original soundtrack for your lives, inspired by what really matters to you. It will drop in March. Follow us @ncs Follow Megan @meganjaynecrabbe Follow Maddy Lucy Dann @maddylucydann Follow Emma Cannon @emmacannonmusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices