Headstraight
Straight-talking mental health support for teens and young adults. Real questions, honest answers—no mess, no therapy speak. Learn how to deal with fear, burnout, guilt, people pleasing, self-sabotage and more—one episode at a time.
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Real Support — How to Find the Right People
Let’s be honest — it’s easy to say “reach out” or “talk to someone,” but what if you don’t actually know who you can turn to? What if the people around you aren’t as supportive as they seem? Th…
Why Your Emotions Feel Out of Control — and What to Do About It
You know that feeling when your emotions just take over? One second you're fine. The next you're snapping at someone, feeling like you might cry for no reason, or walking around with this low-level panic buzzing in your chest — and you can&rs…
Feeling Not Good Enough — Where It Comes From and How to Change It
We’ve all had that thought: I’m not good enough. Maybe it creeps in quietly. Maybe it’s loud. But when it shows up, it doesn’t just sit there. It gets in the way. It holds you back. It stops you saying things, trying thi…
Season 1 Recap: Understanding emotions and owning your growth
As Season 1 of Headstraight wraps up, this recap pulls together everything we’ve explored—messy feelings, big decisions, difficult relationships, and the honest work of figuring yourself out. Whether you’ve just joined or lis...
S1E8 - How to Set Healthy Boundaries Without the Guilt
Everyone says, “Set boundaries,” but no one really explains how. If you’ve ever tried to say no, ask for space, or protect your energy—only to feel guilty or end up in an argument—this episode of Headstraight is for you. We’r...
S1E7 - Why You Keep Hurting People - (And How to Stop)
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Why do I keep saying stuff I don’t mean?” or “Why do I always mess things up with people I care about?” —this episode of Headstraight is for you. We’ll get real about: Why you hurt pe...
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About the Host
Mark Taylor
Creator, author and host.
Mark Taylor is a qualified Mental Health Nurse with over 30 years of experience, specialising in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS). His career spans secure psychiatric services, inpatient eating disorder units, and frontline community CAMHS, where he has worked extensively with young people and families in crisis. Mark has a particular interest in the community treatment of eating disorders and supporting adolescents through acute distress, including high-risk presentations. In addition to his clinical work, he lectures at university level and delivers mental health training to professionals across health, education, and social care sectors. As the host, writer, and producer of the Headstraight podcast, Mark brings clinical insight, compassion, and no-nonsense clarity to the mental health conversations that young people actually want to hear. His aim: to make mental health more understandable, more honest—and more human.