The Mix Six Podcast

In a Heartstopper special of The Mix Six Podcast, Leila Khan joins us to chat about why queer representation in mainstream media is essential, and how it's made the hit Netflix show so successful. The Mix is the UK’s leading digital charity for under-25s, offering free, confidential support on everything from mental health and relationships to money, work, and housing. Whether it’s through content...

Physical fitness vs mental fitness - what's the difference? In this episode of The Mix Six podcast, we chat with Scola Dondo about her meteoric rise to online fame, staying true to yourself, and how 'fitness' isn't what we might think anymore. Scola Dondo is a content creator, personal trainer, and television presenter at CBBC. She gained prominence through her YouTube channel, where she shares mo...

In this heartfelt episode of The Mix Six podcast, Shazmeena Awan, widely known as Mrs. Potato Queen, and her girlfriend Amirah, explore the beautiful intersection of love, identity, and faith. They open up about their experiences as a queer Muslim couple and navigating the challenges and joys of balancing tradition with authenticity. The Mix is the UK’s leading digital charity for under-25s, offer...

Sharpen up your money skills with this special Mix Six minisode and you might just have some spare change left over from the festive holidays. The Mix Six Minisodes are a collection of bitesize podcasts to get you on top form for the festive season. We know not everybody celebrates Christmas, but we do know that everybody deals with similar issues over this time. That’s why we have the essential t...

Christmas with your family can be a minefield. Luckily, this Mix Six minisode is the #1 guide to help you navigate those tricky situations. The Mix Six Minisodes are a collection of bitesize podcasts to get you on top form for the festive season. We know not everybody celebrates Christmas, but we do know that everybody deals with similar issues over this time. That’s why we have the essential top...

1 in 3 young people will feel lonely this Christmas. If that's you, then you're not alone. Find out where it might come from and how to tackle it with this special Mix Six minisode. The Mix Six Minisodes are a collection of bitesize podcasts to get you on top form for the festive season. We know not everybody celebrates Christmas, but we do know that everybody deals with similar issues over this t...

Bella Lack is a British environmental activist, conservationist, and author. Her first book, The Children of the Anthropocene, explores how young people around the world are responding to the climate and ecological crisis, from the depths of the Amazon rainforest to right here in the UK. Bella sits down with The Mix Six podcast to share her journey on becoming a prominent and unstoppable figure in...

Lou Northcote is a British model, activist, and social media influencer known for her advocacy in promoting self-acceptance and challenging beauty standards. She gained significant attention as the creator of the viral social media movement #FreeThePimple, which encourages people to embrace their skin without makeup and accept conditions like acne that are often stigmatized. Lou drops by The Mix S...

Charlie Craggs is one of the leading voices for trans rights in the UK and beyond. From her book 'To My Trans Sisters' all the way to her ground-breaking initiative with Nail Transphobia, she's been unstoppable in paving the way for a brighter present and future for trans people and cis allies. Charlie sits down with The Mix Six podcast to mark Trans Awareness Week 2024 to share why it's so import...

The Amy Winehouse Foundation was established shortly after Amy's untimely death in 2011. Since then, it has gone on to support and inspire countless young people as they navigate addiction and recovery. For this very special episode, The Mix Six is joined by Jane Winehouse and volunteers of the AWF, Alex and Charlotte, to discuss their personal journeys with recovery and how Amy has shaped a legac...

Boys Get Sad Too is a mental health fashion brand, established in 2018. Since then, it has exploded to become a leading voice in men's mental health, delivering their products to over 40 countries across the world. Founder Kyle Stanger joins the Mix Six to chat about the brand's origins, inspirations, and how four simple words are changing the conversation around men's wellbeing forever. The Mix i...

The Mix Six with Joe Wicks! The Body Coach pops by The Mix to chat all things fitness. During the podcast, we throw him six questions that unpack the essential link between physical health and mental health. It wasn't always easy for Joe, and in the episode he shares the journey that led him to inspiring thousands of people across the world to get up and get moving. We also chat about the power of...

For our first ever episode, The Mix sits down with Owen Wood, winner of last year's BBC's Race Across The World. Owen shares his personal story growing up with anxiety, from school to becoming the star of a major TV show. He shares the lessons he's learnt along the way to take back control and become the person he's always wanted to be. The Mix is the UK’s leading digital charity for under-25s, of...