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We Make Southampton Podcasts: Southampton Teenage COVID journals

What was going through the minds and hearts of our teenagers during the pandemic? From ‘this is nothing to worry about’ to ‘OMG, we’re all going to die', their frank, moving and often funny reflections have been captured by a group of Southampton teenagers talking to their peers, as part of learning to put together a podcast from start to finish. The stories captured in 6 episodes 15/20min long are ultimately stories of resilience and abrupt onset of maturity.This first episode offers an international perspective, from Basti, who had extended family in Germany and America, being interviewed by Charlie. We hope you enjoy it.THE TEENAGE COVID PODCASTS SERIES, is produced by We Make Southampton CIC and funded by Southampton City Council Stronger Communities Team

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We Make Southampton Podcasts: Southampton Teenage COVID journals

We Make Southampton Podcasts: Teenage COVID journals Episode 4: Hannah talks to Molly and Liam

December 28, 2022 • We Make Southampton Community Media CIC

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At the start of the pandemic in Southampton, 14-year-old Liam from Lordshillwas attending a special education unit, because of his autism-specific needs. Was his ‘bad mental health’ due to his autism or the fact he was desperately lonely, he asked himself.

Molly, a teenager from West End whose parents were critical workers, describes herself as oblivious to what was happening in the world, as she never watched the news or took interest in what was happening in her immediate community.

But the lockdowns offered them the space to explore what they needed to change in the way they saw themselves and the world around them.

Their self-awareness, candor, and maturity as teenagers are food for thought!