
A teen mental health podcast hosted by Mark Taylor that offers real talk and practical support for teens who want to understand what’s going on inside their head.

What do you do when life hits hard? Whether it's a breakup, a betrayal, a loss, a disappointment or a sudden change you never saw coming, some experiences can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to move forward. In t...
Do you ever feel like you're doing all the things adults are supposed to do, but still don't feel like a real adult? You're handling responsibilities, making decisions and getting through life, yet part of you still feels unc...
I think a lot of people grow up expecting adulthood to feel more solid than it actually does.You imagine there’ll be some point where everything suddenly clicks into place. A moment where you finally feel confident, certain, and prop…
Do you ever feel stressed about money, even when you're trying your best to stay on top of things? Financial pressure can affect far more than your bank balance, creating anxiety, self doubt and a constant feeling that you're...
Money has a strange way of getting into your head.Not just practically, emotionally as well.People talk about money all the time in a surface-level way. Paying bills. Earning a living. Managing finances. But very few people tal…
There’s a point in life where decisions stop feeling small. Before, choices felt more flexible somehow. You could change your mind, try things out, move on from mistakes without it feeling like your entire future depended on it. But the…

Creator, author and host.
I’m a Qualified/Certified Mental Health Nurse with over 35 years of experience supporting young people and their families. I’ve worked in secure hospitals, eating disorder units, and CAMHS crisis teams—walking alongside adolescents during some of their toughest moments.
My focus has always been on helping young people in emotional distress—especially those who struggle to engage or are finding it hard to stay safe.
I also teach at universities and train professionals across health, education and social care to better understand what young people really need from us.
Headstraight brings all of that together. Just real conversations, grounded advice, and ideas that might actually help. That’s the goal: make it easier to understand, easier to talk about, and more useful to you in real life.