Episodes

Season 1 of Headstraight has been all about one thing: learning to understand your emotions and take back control of your life. Across these episodes, we’ve faced down self doubt, worked through people pleasing, dealt with guilt trips, and broken cycles of self-sabotage and losing motivation. For young adults and teens, these aren’t just ideas—they’re everyday mental challenges and teen troubles that shape confidence, relationships, and emotional well-being. In this recap episode, we look back ...

Why does saying no feel so difficult? Many young people worry about upsetting others, disappointing people they care about or being seen as selfish for putting their own needs first. As a result, they end up saying yes when they want to say no and ignoring their own limits. In this episode of Headstraight, we explore why boundaries can feel uncomfortable, where the guilt comes from and why self doubt often makes it harder to stand up for yourself. You'll learn how people pleasing develops, why ...

Have you ever snapped at someone and immediately regretted it? Maybe you said something hurtful, lost your temper or pushed someone away, then wondered why it keeps happening. In this episode of Headstraight, we explore what sits underneath emotional outbursts and why strong emotions can sometimes take over before we've had time to think. You'll learn how stress, frustration, anxiety and overthinking can build up over time, why some people lash out when they're struggling and what accountabilit...

Wanting attention isn't a weakness. It's a normal human need. We all need connection, reassurance and a sense that we matter to other people. Yet many young people feel guilty for wanting those things and worry that asking for support makes them needy, selfish or attention-seeking. In this episode of Headstraight, we explore where that guilt comes from and why so many people learn to hide their emotional needs. You'll learn how self doubt, past experiences and unhelpful messages from others can...

Have you ever found yourself making the same mistake again, even though you knew it would probably end badly? Whether it's acting on impulse, giving in to pressure or repeating old patterns, many young people find themselves making choices they later regret. In this episode of Headstraight, we explore why this happens and what sits underneath self-sabotage. You'll learn how emotions, habits and short-term thinking can influence decision-making, why knowing the right thing to do isn't always eno...

Feeling unsafe can take many forms. It might be a difficult situation at home, a friendship that doesn't feel right, pressure from other people or simply a feeling that something isn't okay. Whatever the reason, feeling unsafe can affect your confidence, wellbeing and ability to cope. In this episode of Headstraight, we explore what it really means to feel safe and how to recognise situations that may be harmful, controlling or unhealthy. You'll learn why people often stay silent when something...

Who do you turn to when life gets difficult? The people around us can have a huge impact on our confidence, wellbeing and ability to cope, but not every friendship or relationship provides the support we need. In this episode of Headstraight, we explore what real support looks like and how to recognise the difference between healthy relationships and connections that leave you feeling drained, criticised or alone. You'll learn why the people around you matter, how relationships influence your m...

Ever feel like your emotions take over before you've had a chance to think? One minute you're fine, the next you're angry, anxious, upset or overwhelmed, wondering why your reactions feel so intense. In this episode of Headstraight, we explore what is happening inside the teenage brain and why emotions can feel so powerful during adolescence. You'll learn why anxiety and overthinking can quickly spiral, why strong feelings influence the choices we make and why understanding your emotions is the...

Feeling like you're not good enough can affect every part of your life. It can leave you questioning yourself, comparing yourself to other people and struggling with self doubt, even when there's no real evidence that you're falling short. In this first episode of Headstraight, we explore where that feeling comes from and why so many young people carry a harsh inner voice that constantly tells them they're not enough. Is it really your own belief, or is it a message you've picked up from experi...

Welcome to Headstraight, a teen mental health podcast where we cut through the noise and give young adults and teens the real talk mental health they actually need about emotions, choices, and teen mental health. If you’ve ever been hit by self doubt, stuck in cycles of overcome self sabotage, or drained by endless guilt trips and overcoming people pleasing, this season is for you. Season 1 is called Understanding Emotions because that’s where everything starts. You’ll hear a clear approach and...

If you're a teen or young adult looking for real answers to real mental health struggles—this is where it starts. In this trailer episode, you'll get a clear overview of what Headstraight is, how it works, and how it can help you. This isn’t therapy speak or feel-good fluff. It’s real talk about real issues like overthinking, guilt, boundaries, panic, people-pleasing, self-sabotage and more—built around four key themes: 1. Self-Awareness: Understand your emotions, spot your patterns, and learn...