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Laura Anderson's First

Laura Anderson looks at those life-changing moments that can shape our formative years.

Sounds,21 episodes

Episodes

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Beat The Bullies
How do you get the courage to stand up to a bully?
25 Jul 2020,19 mins
Big Love
What’s it really like when you first fall head over heels for that special someone?
25 Jul 2020,15 mins
Period Pains
Join Laura for some great tips on how to deal with the first time you get your period.
25 Jul 2020,14 mins
Epic Exam Fail
Learn with Laura how to survive your first epic exam fail.
25 Jul 2020,18 mins
Travelling Trauma
Learn with Laura and her guests how to avoid the pitfalls of a solo trip.
25 Jul 2020,17 mins
Smashed It
What’s it like when you first realise you’ve really smashed it?
25 Jul 2020,20 mins
Epic Party Fail
Laura and her guests talk about their first epic party fails.
25 Jul 2020,20 mins
Made A Difference
Laura meets three people who’ve really made a difference to the world.
25 Jul 2020,26 mins
Sex
Laura hears from three teens about the first time they did the deed.
25 Jul 2020,22 mins
Racist Abuse
Laura discovers how to deal with the first time you’re racially abused.
25 Jul 2020,22 mins
Grief
What’s it like when someone close to you dies? Laura finds out from two amazing women.
15 Aug 2019,25 mins
Social Media Burn
Laura talks about getting burned on social media and how to cope for the #FIRST time.
08 Aug 2019,23 mins
Unhealthy Obsession
What happens when you realise an interest has become an unhealthy obsession?
01 Aug 2019,28 mins
Spiritual Moment
What's it really like the #FIRST time you realise you have faith in a higher power?
25 Jul 2019,28 mins
Adulting Fails
Laura hears stories of failing for the #FIRST time when you think you’re all grown up.
18 Jul 2019,27 mins
Date Fails
Need some dating tips? Join Laura for some amazing stories of epic #FIRST date fails.
11 Jul 2019,27 mins
I Got Drunk
Laura Anderson finds out what it’s like that #FIRST time you get really drunk.
04 Jul 2019,27 mins
Parents Split
What’s it like when your parents tell you they’re splitting up?
27 Jun 2019,23 mins
Fallout
Had a big bust up with your BFF? Listen now to discover how to get over it.
20 Jun 2019,32 mins
Festival Disaster
If you’re heading to your #FIRST festival this summer, here’s what not to do.
13 Jun 2019,22 mins
Heartbreak
Find out how to survive getting your heart broken for the very #FIRST time.
13 Jun 2019,31 mins