🎙️ Episode 7 – Social Media: Too Much, Too Soon?

Failing Forwards is a bold, unfiltered podcast that amplifies the real voices of young people facing challenges. No sugarcoating—just raw, honest conversations about navigating education, life struggles, and the fight to be heard.

In this episode, the group dives deep into a hot topic: social media and its impact on young people. From the pressure to perform online to the blurred lines between reality and filtered perfection, they hold nothing back.

What's especially striking? Their shared view that access to social media should be capped at 16. With so much exposure at such a young age, they question whether the current age limits really protect anyone—and whether platforms are doing enough.

This conversation is real, reflective, and sometimes uncomfortable—but it’s needed. Because understanding the risks is the first step to changing the game.

📱💬 Too Much, Too Soon? Let’s talk about it.

This podcast is proudly supported by Havering Council and MOPAC (Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime)—empowering young voices and creating space for real change.

🎧 From Struggles to Success, One Story at a Time.

Episode 6: Mental Health & Moving Forward

In this powerful episode, we dive into the realities of mental health and the day-to-day experiences of young people in alternative education. With a heartfelt conversation between a young person and an elder, we explore generational perspectives, resilience, and the importance of being truly seen and supported.

This is their space to speak their truth, challenge stereotypes, and reshape their narratives—because setbacks aren’t the end, they’re the start of something greater.

Listen now and be part of the change.

This podcast is proudly supported by Havering Council and MOPAC (Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime)—empowering young voices and sparking positive change in our communities.

In this thought-provoking episode of FAILING FORWARDS, we dive into a raw and unfiltered conversation about the power of music, how it shapes mindsets, influences behaviour, and reflects the realities of young people’s lives. Two young voices explore the deep connection between lyrics, lifestyle, and the choices people make, breaking down the messages behind the music they listen to.

Their discussion unfolds into:

• The impact of music on mindset—how certain lyrics glorify fast money, violence, and drug use, and why that resonates with young people.
• Music as a double-edged sword, how artists influence both positive and negative choices, and the responsibility that comes with their platform.
• The power of conscious rap and storytelling, why some artists are using their music to uplift, educate, and inspire change.
• Escaping the cycle, how young people can shift their mindset and make informed choices despite the heavy influence of their environment.

This episode is more than just a conversation about music, it’s a deep dive into culture, influence, and the choices young people face today. With honesty and lived experience, these young voices question the narratives they’ve grown up with and challenge the next generation to think differently.

🎙 Tune in for a real and honest discussion about music, influence, and the mindset shift happening in youth culture today.