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Scouts Mic'd Up Podcast

Scouts Mic'd Up

Scouts Mic’d Up is a youth-led podcast sharing honest conversations, real experiences, and fresh perspectives from young people in scouting. We explore leadership, confidence, community, and the adventures that make scouting more than just knots and camping.

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  • 2 episodes
  • Avg 25 min
  • English
  • S1 · E2
    Saturday · 23 min

    Finding Your Balance, Finding Your Voice

    Welcome back to Episode 2 of Scouts Mic’d Up! Hosts Eilidh, Maya, Cara, Andrew, and Rory return to discuss the challenges of balancing Scouting with school, exams, and everyday life. Following the incredible response to their first episode and an exciting invitation to the Scouts UK AGM in London, the team discusses: - Balancing school, exams, and volunteering while avoiding stress and burnout. - Looking after your mental wellbeing and recognising that everyone’s journey through education and life is different. - The importance of youth voice and giving young people opportunities to lead, plan activities, and make decisions. - Building confidence, communication skills, and resilience through Scouting. - The friendships, connections, and sense of belonging that make Scouting special. --- Follow us: https://instagram.com/scoutsmicdup & https://www.facebook.com/scoutsmicdup/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scoutsmicdup.substack.com

  • S1 · E1
    July 30 · 26 min

    Why Scouting Matters More Than Ever (Feat. UK Chief Volunteers)

    Welcome to the very first episode of Scouts Mic'd Up; Hosts Eilidh, Maya, Carol, and Andrew dive into what Scouting means to young people today. Featuring exclusive interviews from the Spark event with UK Chief Volunteer Carl Hankinson, Chief Executive of Scouts Scotland Graeme Luke, Chair of Trustees Evelyn Dick, and Scotland Chief Volunteer Barry Donald-Hewitt, the team discusses: - Debunking common Scouting myths and stereotypes. - Disconnecting from social media and discovering real-world confidence. - Developing life skills and career pathways outside of traditional education. - The importance of youth leadership and choice. --- Follow us: https://instagram.com/scoutsmicdup & https://www.facebook.com/scoutsmicdup/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scoutsmicdup.substack.com

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