Owen Wood joins Mix Six to unpack what makes a role model genuinely useful in real life. From flawed influences to quiet inspirations, this episode is about choosing figures who help you move forward, not measure up.

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In this special minisode, Sadie talks with Ben West, a mental-health campaigner whose work began after losing his brother to suicide. Ben shares his experience of navigating Christmas in the years that followed, reflecting on how grief changes the season and why there’s no “right” way to feel. Together, they unpack the pressure to stay upbeat, the reality of triggers around the holidays, and the importance of allowing space for both good and difficult moments.

This episode is part of our Winter Campaign 2025: Keeping In Touch - a campaign led by ten ten creative young people aged 18–25, each sharing their own winter survival tips to help you get through the season feeling connected.

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, community, counselling, or crisis support, The Mix is here to make sure no young person faces life’s challenges alone.

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In this special minisode, Zoe speaks with Audrey, a Mix youth voice member, about what it’s like to celebrate Christmas across two cultures. Audrey shares how their family traditions differ between the UK and Hong Kong, and how juggling multiple identities shapes the festive season.

This episode is part of our Winter Campaign 2025: Keeping In Touch - a campaign led by ten ten creative young people aged 18–25, each sharing their own winter survival tips to help you get through the season feeling connected.

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, community, counselling, or crisis support, The Mix is here to make sure no young person faces life’s challenges alone.

themix.org.uk

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