Welcome back to Serene Pod! Season 3 begins with our first episode of 2026 a moment to pause, reset and step into the year ahead.

The conversations are rooted in honesty, reflection and the continued belief that young people deserve to be heard, understood and taken seriously.

As we begin a new year and a new chapter for the podcast, this episode offers a thoughtful reintroduction to the values at the heart of Serene Pod and the voices it exists to amplify.

Thank you for being here as Serene Pod enters its third season. We are glad to be back with you!

Join us for the Season 2 finale of The Serene Pod as we take a reflective look back at the conversations, insights and standout moments that shaped this season.

In this round up episode, we revisit the themes that resonated most with our listeners, highlight key discussions on supporting children and young people and share behind-the-scenes reflections from the team. Whether you’ve been with us from the first episode or are just joining the Serene Pod community, this wrap-up offers a thoughtful overview of everything Season 2 set out to explore. We also give a glimpse of what’s coming next as we prepare for an even more impactful Season 3.

Thank you for listening, engaging and being part of our journey. Stay tuned, stay connected and enjoy the final chapter of Season 2.

In this episode of Serene Pod, Mark and Selin sit down for a powerful and honest conversation centred around men’s mental health in recognition of Men’s Mental Health Month.

Together, they unpack the realities that many men face but often struggle to voice: the pressures to “stay strong,” the silence around emotional wellbeing and the challenges that come with navigating mental health in a world where vulnerability isn’t always encouraged.

From personal reflections to the insights they’ve gained through working with young people, Mark and Selin explore what change really looks like and why creating safe, judgement-free spaces for boys and men is so important. They dive into resilience, emotional expression, male role models and the small everyday steps that can make a big difference.