Hayden (16), whose nan died when he was 14, addresses the stigma surrounding young male grief with Alfie Watts, Ambassador, from Race Across the World 2024. In this episode, they explore their different grief journeys but also find plenty of common ground. The conversation covers navigating grief with autism, masking mental health around friends, and finding your passion for the future.

Content warning: death and grief.

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