Serene Pod
Serene Pod
Podcast Description
Serene Pod is a podcast that puts young people front and center. Each episode dives into the real-life experiences, challenges, and triumphs of youth today—told by professionals who have worked with young people and young people themselves. From navigating mental health and identity to overcoming adversity and sparking change, we create a space for honest conversations and shared experiences.Whether you're a youth worker, educator, parent, or young person yourself, this podcast offers inspiring stories and practical insights on how to support and empower the next generation. Tune in for heartfelt stories, interviews, behind-the-scenes looks at youth work, therapy and powerful reflections you won't forget.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as mental health, identity, and social justice, featuring episodes that delve into topics like the challenges of navigating self-identity in youth and the importance of wellbeing in youth work. Examples include discussions on how young people can overcome adversity and the role of mentors in sparking change.

Serene Pod is a podcast that puts young people front and center. Each episode dives into the real-life experiences, challenges, and triumphs of youth today—told by professionals who have worked with young people and young people themselves. From navigating mental health and identity to overcoming adversity and sparking change, we create a space for honest conversations and shared experiences.
Whether you’re a youth worker, educator, parent, or young person yourself, this podcast offers inspiring stories and practical insights on how to support and empower the next generation. Tune in for heartfelt stories, interviews, behind-the-scenes looks at youth work, therapy and powerful reflections you won’t forget.
In this episode of Serene Pod, we sit down with Jared, a dedicated mentor from Spark2Life, an organisation empowering young people to break cycles of offending, build resilience and rediscover purpose. Jared shares his powerful story – from navigating his own challenges growing up, to now guiding others through some of the toughest moments in their lives.
With honesty and warmth, he talks about what it means to show up for young people who’ve been written off by society, and how mentorship can be the spark that transforms a life. This conversation is about hope, change and the impact of real connection. It’s a reminder that with the right support, understanding and belief, young people can rewrite their stories.
Whether you work with young people, have lived experience, or simply believe in second chances, this episode will leave you inspired by what’s possible when compassion meets action. Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe to join us for more stories of resilience, authenticity and social change.

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