Radio 1 and 1Xtra Stories Podcast
Ground-breaking and honest real-life stories that speak to you about your life, your world, and your issues.
Reece Parkinson gets in-depth each week with documentaries made to challenge your thinking.
Episodes to download
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Spinal Injury - A Life-Changing Crisis
Sun 26 May 2019
We hear the life-changing story of Rubayet, who became a paraplegic last summer.
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Mental Health and Black Men
Tue 14 May 2019
Why are black men the most likely to be diagnosed with mental health problems in the UK?
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My Mind & Me: Mat
Thu 9 May 2019
Mat has had severe anxiety since he was a teenager. Newsbeat catches up with his story.
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My Mind & Me: Laura
Wed 8 May 2019
Newsbeat finds out about Laura's journey recovering from anorexia.
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Diabetes and Me
Tue 7 May 2019
DJ Ace takes us through what life is like with the life-long condition Diabetes.
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My Mind & Me: Bex
Tue 7 May 2019
Two years after following Bex's life for six months, we find out how she鈥檚 doing.
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My Mind & Me: Gemma
Mon 6 May 2019
Diagnosed with depression, Gemma wants others to open up about their mental health.
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Life After Sport
Sun 5 May 2019
This episode tells the stories of retired British athletes and their journey after sport.
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My Mind & Me 鈥� Coming Next Monday
Fri 3 May 2019
Newsbeat shares the stories of four young people with different mental health conditions.
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The Night They Died
Sun 21 Apr 2019
In this episode we take a look at the devastating impact of drink and drug driving.
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Runaways
Sun 14 Apr 2019
In this episode Willow shares her journey of the times she spent running away from home
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Beating Addiction
Sun 7 Apr 2019
In this podcast we鈥檒l hear about the challenges faced whilst recovering from addiction.
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Growing Up IVF
Sun 17 Mar 2019
Stories from those who have grown up as a product of IVF and sperm/egg or embryo donation
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When should we cancel our heroes?
Mon 11 Mar 2019
In light of allegations against musicians, Reece asks when should we cancel our heroes?
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Safe LGBTQ+ Clubbing Spaces
Mon 4 Mar 2019
Jaguar sits in for Reece speaking to those involved in the 'inclusive' clubbing scene.
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We Need To Talk About Gambling
Sun 24 Feb 2019
Jaguar hears from 25 year old Michael about his gambling addiction
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Relationships: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Sun 17 Feb 2019
Best friends chat about the struggles of finding and losing love.
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Are insects the future of food?
Sun 10 Feb 2019
We're finding out why eating insects could be the future! Would you ever eat insects?
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Living with BPD
Tue 5 Feb 2019
We hear from two young women who have Borderline Personality Disorder.
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Why Are We So Lonely?
Sun 27 Jan 2019
Tolly sits in for Reece and asks why are we so lonely and does social media play a part?
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Let's Talk About Death
Mon 21 Jan 2019
In this episode we鈥檙e going to be learning about Death Caf茅s.
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Single Black Muslim Female
Sun 13 Jan 2019
1Xtra follows Nimz, as she navigates the world of online dating.
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About Bloody Time
Sun 16 Dec 2018
Meet the young activists united in their passion to tackle period poverty.
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