Acast and two charities have collaborated with some of the biggest podcasters in the UK and Ireland to produce an exclusive podcast mixtape.
Using the Acast+ one-time payment technology, a collection of podcast episodes called ‘The Mindful Mixtape’ has been created, featuring some big names across the UK and Ireland.
The collection is only available behind the paywall on the Acast+ platform, with proceeds going directly to charities. Listeners will be able to donate fixed amounts to access the mixtapes.
For the UK version of The Mindful Mixtape, podcasters submitting episodes include Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy from The Therapy Crouch, Katherine Ryan from Telling Everybody Everything, This Paranormal Life and Dope Black Dads.
In Ireland, shows including The Women’s Podcast, Nothing Is Real, and Catch Up With Louise McSharry have all provided exclusive content for the mixtape.
Peter Crouch says: “As someone with a busy family and multiple projects on at once, protecting my mental health and mindfulness is incredibly important. Hopefully, listeners can find some solace and common ground with the episodes on this mixtape, all while supporting some great causes.”
Yasmin Bassi, Senior Product Manager, Acast commented: “One-time payments via Acast+ can open up so many possibilities for podcasters. Whether it’s setting up a funding goal, or as a donation tool for a charity – subscriptions and one-time payments can diversify revenue streams and audiences. The Acast Mindful Mixtape is a fantastic example of podcasting for good, and the power of podcasts as a donation tool.”
Proceeds from those download in the UK will go directly to Suicide&Co, a support service for individuals bereaved by suicide. It opens up the conversation around suicide related-grief. They strongly believe in the power of conversation and use a variety of initiatives to spark conversations and encourage open dialogues around bereavement from suicide and mental health, more generally.
In Ireland, funds will go to Turn2Me, which offers up to six free counselling sessions to every adult in Ireland, and unlimited free online support groups on anxiety, depression, grief and relationship issues. Turn2Me wants to create a world where mental health issues are acknowledged and are accepted and where every person in distress will feel confident to openly access the support services they need.
By downloading the Acast Mindful Mixtape via Acast+, you will be helping fund vital work in supporting mental health needs.
