What’s The Tea? is YMCA Exeter’s podcast about mental health, growing up, and figuring out life after supported housing. Every fortnight, hosts Andy and Lydia sit down to chat honestly about the stuff nobody hands you a manual for. That might be money, relationships, confidence, or just getting through the week.

About the show

Andy and Lydia are former support workers. They’ve spent years alongside young people moving into their own places and starting out on their own. They started What’s The Tea? in 2024 because leaving support can feel like stepping off a cliff edge. One day there’s a team around you, and the next you’re on your own.

The podcast is there for that moment, and for everything after it. With over 45 episodes so far, it covers everything from men’s mental health to speaking up when something isn’t right. It’s never preachy, and it’s always honest.

Who it’s for

The show is for anyone moving on from supported housing, and for anyone who finds “adulting” confusing, overwhelming, or just a bit much. Bills, tenancies, appointments, budgeting, and looking after your own head can feel like a lot to take on at once, especially without the support you’re used to. If you’ve ever felt like everyone else got a manual you never received, you’re not alone, and this podcast is for you.

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