Best Amit Singh Kalley Podcasts (2024)

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4.1: Inclusive Workplaces 35:27

1d ago35:27

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A brand new season and I'm starting by having a conversation with Cat Wildman, founder of Powered By Diversity, about inclusive workplaces. We talk about Cat's own lived experience as a new mother struggling to balance her parenting duties with her high profile job and how this led her to quit and set up her own business. Powered By Diversity uses …

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3.14: Supporting Trans Children 39:24

1y ago39:24

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Heidi Mavir is a best-selling author and neurodivergent adult. She also has a son that is transgender. In this episode, Heidi and I discuss how she handled her son coming out to her and how she has been in his corner ever since finding out. We talk about the media frenzy that surrounds the trans debate and why the debate has been so polarised in re…

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3.13: Domestic Abuse 37:42

1y ago37:42

37:42

Keely Grainger's best friend was murdered by her boyfriend. In this episode, she shares that tragic story and how the signs of domestic abuse were missed by everyone. We also talk about why parents need to know how to keep their children safe and also the work Keely does for Remedi and CEASE. Based around the Keely's personal experience of supporti…

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3.12: Growth Mindset 33:42

1y ago33:42

33:42

What is a growth mindset? How do we build a growth mindset? How can parents help their children build a growth mindset? Join me as I talk to Rachel Stuart, founder of Mindset Lab and an academic coach for teenagers. We discuss the difference between a growth and fixed mindset and why having a growth mindset can lead to better academic performance. …

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3.11: Separation and Divorce 30:58

1y ago30:58

30:58

This episode focuses on the impact that separation and divorce has on both young people and parents. I'm joined by Deepa Graham, a certified break up and divorce coach, who shares her own story of raising two children through a difficult divorce. We discuss how different children respond to divorce and the trauma it can cause in them, sometimes for…

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3.10: Gambling and Gaming 35:04

1y ago35:04

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Harj Gahley, an award winning speaker and entrepreneur, talks about his gambling addiction that left him £250,000 in debt. In this episode, we discuss Harj's addiction as well as the impact it had on his life and his family. We also talk about how gambling is seen as something attractive to young people today, especially in the form of accumulators…

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3.9: Child to Parent Abuse 34:45

1y ago34:45

34:45

Something seldom talked out is when a parent faces abuse at the hands of their child. In this episode, I talk to Michelle John, founder of PEGS about how many parents have relationships with their children where abuse is present. We talk about the lack of media reporting on child on parent abuse and also the humiliation and shame that many parents …

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3.8: School Refusal & Home Schooling 34:06

1y ago34:06

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Rachel Macdonald and I talk about school refusal and why child absenteeism has gone up so much in recent years. Rachel is a former teacher and currently supports a Multi-Academy Trust as their Head of Learning and Development. In this conversation, we discuss whether school refusal is linked to a young mental health crisis or whether parents are ma…

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3.7: Coaching Conversations 34:55

1y ago34:55

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This episode features Malarvilie Krishnasamy, an Executive Coach, founder of Mal CPD, and former senior leader in secondary education. We discuss how parent can change the way they communicate so the focus is less on telling children what to do and more on empowering children to make good choices. We also talk about how powerful coaching can be in …

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3.6: Dealing with Grief 34:47

1y ago34:47

34:47

Dipti Solanki joins Amit as his special guest today as we discuss grief and the impact it can have on teenagers. We talk about own personal stories, Dipti suddenly losing her mother as a teenager and me losing my mother to ovarian cancer in my late 20s. We also discuss the ways in which people grieve and how grief isn't always related to death, but…

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3.5: Health and Lifestyle 34:34

1y ago34:34

34:34

Amit chats to Juggy Sidhu, founder of The Complete Health Rewire, about why it is so crucial that teenagers have a good relationship with food. We discuss the importance of family meals and why it is a parental responsibility to provide a balanced and well regulated diet for their children. We also talk about obesity and the way in which social med…

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3.4: Neurodiversity 32:59

1y ago32:59

32:59

Amit talks to Kirstin Coughtrie, founder of Gaia Learning, about how her virtual learning platform is providing an alternative education for young people in the neurodiverse community. We discuss ADHD in great detail, including our own diagnoses, and whether being labelled should be seen as a positive or something to be avoided.…

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3.3: Sexualisation of Young People 37:12

1y ago37:12

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In this episode, I'm joined by Vanessa McFarlane, founder of Mariposa Education, where we discuss how young people are exposed to a sexualised world younger than ever. We talk about the role schools have to play, but also how they often find themselves against parents that want to shelter their children from sex education. We also discuss how boys …

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3.2: Difficult Conversations 35:48

1y ago35:48

35:48

Management Consultant and Keynote Speaker, Toni McLelland joins me as she talks about her experience working in environments where difficult conversations need to be had. She also discusses how she navigated parenting and why building open channels of communication with our children is so important. We talk about parents being role models, why fami…

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3.1: Financial Literacy 34:15

1+ y ago34:15

34:15

Worrying about money is something that affects so many teenagers and their parents. Join me as I speak to Maddy Alexander-Grout, founder of Mad About Money, about her experience as a spending addict and her recovery. We talk about why managing money is so important and the role parents need to play in supporting their teenagers in making sensible f…

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2.17: Mindful Eating 22:40

2y ago22:40

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What is mindful eating? Join me as I talk to Nav Birdi, a dietician and founder of Nutrition by Nav, as we discuss what mindful eating is and how it can benefit teenagers. We discuss being in control of what we eat, ensuring diets are balanced and how to manage situations such as diabetes and obesity.…

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2.16: Parenting Mental Health 32:42

2y ago32:42

32:42

Suzanne Alderson, founder of Parenting Mental Health, joins me as we talk about the struggles parents go through when they have a child with mental health issues. We discuss how lost parents can feel, how ashamed they might be and how alone they can be. When her own daughter was suffering from a mental health crisis, Suzanne set up Parenting Mental…

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2.15: Anxiety and Depression 31:57

2y ago31:57

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A lot of people suffer from anxiety at different points in their lives. This can affect teenagers, but it can affect parents as well. I'm joined by Dr Rina Bajaj, counselling psychologist, as she discusses the signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression. We discuss the impact that either can have on an individual and why parents need to be on top …

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2.14: Religion in the Home 32:28

2y ago32:28

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Many religious homes function perfectly well. But, what happens when your teenager decides they don't want to be part of the religion or that they don't want to follow the rules you follow? I am joined by Rabbi Alex Goldberg, Dean of Religious Life and Belief the University of Surrey, a world renowned speaker on inter-faith matters, and a former Hu…

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2.13: OCD 31:15

2y ago31:15

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OCD is something that is commonly misunderstood, especially amongst teenagers. People that don't understand OCD find it odd and strange that somebody would need to repeat things or do things in a certain way, but those that have OCD know how debilitating it can be. Join me as I talk to Julie Derrick, Founder of Mind Monsters, parent of an OCD teena…

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2.12: Types of Eating Disorders 36:14

2y ago36:14

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Clare Steedman and Rachael Alder-Byrne, founders and clinical directors at TEDS, join me to discuss eating disorders and the different types that exist. Whilst most people would be familiar with anorexia and bulimia, less would know the signs of Pica and OFSED. We discuss the different eating disorders and what parents can do to understand them bet…

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2.11: Coming Out 35:31

2+ y ago35:31

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Lisa Vine, an LGBTQ+ advocate and consultant, joins me as we talk about the sensitive issue of coming out and how teenagers in the LGBTQ+ community still have challenges when coming out to their parents. We talk about cultural and societal issues that makes this difficult and how parents can provide a more inclusive and supportive environment for t…

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2.10: Relationships and Trust 32:28

2+ y ago32:28

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Join me as I talk to Henry Dingle, parent coach and teenage expert, about how parents can build positive relationships with their teenagers based on trust and understanding. We discuss a number of issues such as setting boundaries, providing rewards and consequences and ensuring rules are created by both parent and child.…

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2.9: Autism 32:46

2+ y ago32:46

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Holly Sutcliffe joins me and talks candidly about her own struggles as an undiagnosed autistic teenager. We discuss how and why she saw the world differently and how far we have come, as a society, in recognising autism and understanding it. Holly talks about the signs parents can look out for and what they can do in reaching a diagnosis and suppor…

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2.8: Anger Management 33:13

2+ y ago33:13

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Well known parenting expert, Elizabeth O'Shea joins me to discuss anger management and how parents can deal with teenagers that have anger issues. In the episode, we discuss what anger management means and we go through various techniques that parents can use to manage angry situations, to de-escalate when angry situations do arise and to avoid ang…

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2.7: Anxiety & Body Image 32:53

2+ y ago32:53

32:53

Jude Beveridge and I discuss the issue of anxiety and how so many teenagers are affected by it. We discuss the signs and symptoms of anxiety and what parents can do when they spot these signs. We also go through the issue of body image and how so many teenagers have issues with the way they look, much of it based on social media influencers.…

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2.6: Being A Dad 35:34

2+ y ago35:34

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Join me as I talk to Ben Akers about what being a dad means to him. He discusses the absence of his own father and how this impacted him as a teenager and also shaped the father he is today. Ben talks openly about mental health and its importance in being a good dad and why men need to do a lot more so their children can have positive childhoods.…

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2.5: The Problem Child 35:10

2+ y ago35:10

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Louise Sullivan shares her views on what the problem child means. We discuss the issues faced by parents and schools when teenagers behave badly and whether this behaviour can be linked to wider issues, such as SEMH. We also discuss the signs of a potential problem child and what parents can do to improve the situation.…

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2.4: Sexual Abuse and Pornography 36:29

2+ y ago36:29

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Jeremy Indika talks about his own experience as a victim of sexual abuse as a young child and how his own parents never thought something so horrific could happen in their own. We discuss how it happened and what Jeremy did when he realised it was wrong. We also discuss why so many parents ignore discussions around sex, but how modern access to por…

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2.3: CCE & Social Media 31:04

2+ y ago31:04

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Young people can be the victims of CCE, Child Criminal Exploitation. This is when they are lured into the world of crime by adults, mainly online via social media platforms. Parents need to know the signs to look out for that might suggest their child is being exploited. Join me as I talk to Hallam Walker-Smart, himself a victim of CCE, as he discu…

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2.2: Eating Disorders 36:39

2+ y ago36:39

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Join me as I talk to Colette Mullings from Beat, the UK's largest eating disorder charity, and anorexia survivor, Dave Chawney. We talk about about how eating disorders can develop in teenagers and the link between eating disorders and mental health. We also discuss the support available from Beat and the signs that parents can look out for that mi…

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2.1: Youth Knife Crime & Violence 28:12

2+ y ago28:12

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In the first episode of season 2, Tara Ward joins me as we discuss youth knife crime and violence. Tara talks openly about losing her partner to knife crime and about the work she does now to keep knives out of the hands of young people. We discuss the impact that social media and song lyrics have on young people, where the latter can glorify crime…

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1.24: Domestic Abuse and Healthy Relationships 34:59

3y ago34:59

34:59

Amit Singh Kalley talks to Rachel Williams, founder of Stand Up to Domestic Violence, about her own experience as a survivor of domestic violence and attempted murder. Rachel shares her harrowing account, which also led to her 16 year old son taking his own life, and discusses how she uses her energy today to support victims of domestic abuse. In a…

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1.23: Social Media 35:46

3y ago35:46

35:46

Amit Singh Kalley talks to Louisa Rose, CEO of Beyond, about some of the dangers of social media use by teenagers. We discuss apps such as Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok and provide parents with advice and knowledge about how misusing these apps can lead to danger. We also discuss ways in which social media can be used positively by teenagers and h…

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1.22: Male Sexual Abuse 36:04

3y ago36:04

36:04

Amit Singh Kalley talks to Duncan Craig OBE, CEO of Survivors Manchester about how his organisation serves to help victims of sexual abuse. Duncan is a survivor himself and he uses his awful experience to support young males who go through the same thing today. We discuss the impact that being sexually abused can have on males and we also deal with…

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1.21: County Lines 32:48

3y ago32:48

32:48

Amit Singh Kalley talks to Malik Rhodius, a case worker in the London Borough of Newham, about county lines and what it all means. Being from one of the most deprived areas in the UK, Malik ran his own county line and sold drugs to earn a lot of money. He now uses his lived experience to keep young people safe from exploitation by drug gangs and to…

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1.20: Teenage Suicide 36:52

3y ago36:52

36:52

Amit Singh Kalley talks to Hannah Opie and Priya Naga-Swainson, Community Outreach Workers at Papyrus, the leading charity for young suicide prevention. We discuss the work that Papyrus does to support young people who feel suicidal and we tackle some of the difficult issues, such as looking out for signs that somebody might be suicidal. Suicide is…

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1.19: Drink Spiking 29:39

3y ago29:39

29:39

Amit Singh Kalley talks to Dawn Dines, CEO of SOS Global, about drink spiking and how common it is. We discuss why drinks are spiked and what young people can do to avoid it from happening. We also discuss the signs to look out for that a drink may have been spiked and when to report drink spiking to the police.…

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1.18: The Care System 31:51

3y ago31:51

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Amit Singh Kalley talks to Steven Russell, Director of Elements, about his own difficult experience growing up in the care system and how he dedicates his life to helping young people in the system today. Steven spent his teenage years with various foster families and was labelled a difficult child because of his poor behaviour. What Steven so desp…

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1.17: Knife Crime 32:30

3y ago32:30

32:30

Amit Singh Kalley talks to Byron Highton, founder of the JJ Effect, about knife crime and the impact that the murder of his teenage brother had on him growing up. Byron has his own unique style, which might not be for everybody, but his commitment and passion to see less young people carrying weapons should be commended. Byron and I also discuss th…

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1.16: Child Criminal Exploitation 31:22

3y ago31:22

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Amit Singh Kalley talks to Lynn Gradwell, Director of Children's Services at Barnados, about how young people are recruited into gangs. We discuss county lines and how many young people are unknowingly recruited into gangs to transport drugs and then find themselves too far in to be able to get out. Lynn and I also talk about how parents need to ta…

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1.15: Cybertrauma 35:48

3y ago35:48

35:48

Amit Singh Kalley talks to Cath Knibbs, academic researcher on Cybertrauma, about exactly what the term means and how people like her support young people dealing with online harm. We discuss exactly what cybertrauma is, how parents can stop it from happening and also how parents should embrace their teenagers' digital life, rather than try to stop…

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1.14: Online Grooming 45:46

3y ago45:46

45:46

Amit Singh Kalley talks to Lorin LaFave, founder of the Breck Foundation, about online grooming. Lorin shares how her son, Breck, was groomed online and tragically killed by the man that was grooming him. We discuss Breck's story and also go through the signs that parents can look out for that might suggest online grooming is taking place.…

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1.13: Youth Justice System 35:30

3y ago35:30

35:30

Amit Singh Kalley talks to David Breakspear, somebody who was expelled from school and had various stints in prison. David was sexually abused as a child and displayed challenging behaviour at school. Rather than those around him trying to understand the whole child, David was labelled as a difficult kid and expelled from school. We discuss how his…

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1.12: Internet Safety 32:49

3y ago32:49

32:49

Amit Singh Kalley talks to Parven Kaur, founder of Kids n Clicks, about how young people can keep safe online and how parents can keep their children safe online. We discuss the many benefits of the internet, but also the dangers and we delve into issues such as online grooming, pornography and social media. We also discuss how parents knowing thei…

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1.11: Covid and Mental Health 32:37

3y ago32:37

32:37

Amit Singh Kalley talks to Brian Dow, CEO of Mental Health UK and Deputy CEO of Rethink Mental Illness, about the impact that COVID has had on the mental health of young people. We discuss how going in and out of lockdowns has affected social interactions and how it has increased anxiety and withdrawal in young people. The conversation then moves o…

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1.10: Surviving a Knife Attack 37:42

3y ago37:42

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Amit Singh Kalley talks to Natalie Queiroz, survivor of a horrific knife attack. Natalie shares her story, remembering every last detail about the day she was stabbed 24 times, and how, at eight months pregnant, both she and her baby survived. Natalie now works tirelessly to get knives off our streets and works works particular with young people to…

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1.9: Online Gaming 33:05

3y ago33:05

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Amit Singh Kalley talks to David Linton-Smith, counsellor, trainee psychotherapist and avid gamer, about the world of online gaming. We discuss all the jargon, such as skins and microtransactions, and we go through the risks that exist when teenagers game online. David also provides advice, guidance and information about how the online gaming world…

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1.8: Child Sexual Exploitation 38:00

3y ago38:00

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Amit Singh Kalley talks to Holly Archer and Scarlett Jones, from the Holly Project, about Child Sexual Exploitation. Both guests talk with brutal honesty about going through CSE themselves and how they eventually managed to escape from the awful places they were in. We discuss how so many signs were missed and how easily they went from children to …

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1.7: Identity and Digital Literacy 34:58

3y ago34:58

34:58

Amit Singh Kalley talks to Liam Hackett, CEO of Ditch the Label, about identity and how young people today explore their identity so much more. We discuss Liam's own experience with being a victim of bullying which led him to start Ditch the Label, an organisation that now helps thousands of young people worldwide. Liam and I discuss how parents ca…

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