Captivate Podcasts Archive - Anxiety Uncovered

Protecting Young People Online: Olly’s Story and the Fight for Change – with Amanda Stephens (part two)

Joe Rowntree September 17, 2026 No Comments

In part two of my conversation with Amanda, we talk about the pressures young people are facing online, from social media and criminal exploitation to knife crime, neurodiversity and the…

Finding Your Voice: Welcome Back to Anxiety Uncovered

Joe Rowntree September 10, 2026 No Comments

We’re back! It’s been a little while, but there’s a good reason for that. I’ve been busy working in schools, developing Anxiety Uncovered and seeing first-hand just how much these…

Smartphones, Social Media and Keeping Our Children Safe – with Amanda Stephens (part one)

Joe Rowntree September 10, 2026 No Comments

In this episode, I’m joined by Amanda Stephens, co-founder of Olly’s Future, to talk about her son Olly, who tragically lost his life at just 13 following a social media-related…

SEASON TWO TRAILER

Joe Rowntree September 7, 2026 No Comments

Anxiety Uncovered is back for season two, with more honest conversations, brilliant guests and real-life stories about anxiety. There’s plenty coming, with Joe returning to share open, relatable discussions designed…

EP8 – The Truth About Starting Year 7 (And What Really Matters)

Joe Rowntree August 29, 2025 No Comments

Starting secondary school can feel like stepping into a whole new universe. In this episode, I chat with students about the real worries that come with Year 7, from getting…

EP7 – Facing Fear, Finding Voice: Daisy’s Rise from Silence to Head Girl

Joe Rowntree August 28, 2025 No Comments

In this episode of Anxiety Uncovered, I share one of the most powerful transformations I’ve ever witnessed. Daisy went from being too anxious to say her name in a small…

EP6 – Mind Training, Not Mindfulness: Rethinking Teenage Anxiety

Joe Rowntree August 21, 2025 No Comments

This episode is a special one. I’m talking to the incredible team behind the MAC programme – that’s Mindfulness for Adolescents and Carers – and honestly, it might just be…

EP5 – Fitting In, Failing, and My Inner Critic Geoff . Why do we Experience Anxiety? (part 2)

Joe Rowntree August 14, 2025 No Comments

In this episode, I’m talking about one of the biggest drivers of anxiety – that pressure to fit in. From being kicked out of a WhatsApp group to that sinking…

EP4 – Caveman Code on a Tik Tok timeline: Why do we experience Anxiety? (part one)

Joe Rowntree August 7, 2025 No Comments

Ever wondered why anxiety shows up even when you’re doing something good for yourself? In this episode, I go back to our evolutionary roots to unpack why our brains still…

EP3 – Grief, Guts, and a Great Sense of Humour: Megan’s Story

Joe Rowntree July 31, 2025 No Comments

Trigger Warning: This episode includes open discussions about anxiety, body image, self-harm, and eating disorders. Please take care while listening and skip this episode if these topics may be triggering…

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