The Blooming North Podcast

When your followers turn on you. The dark side of social media.


Published: 20 May 2026 at 10:28 Europe/London

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We co-exist with social media now as if it has always been there and yetit’s still a relatively new form of communication, with limited controls andboundaries. There are many positives to social media platforms, theyprovide us with connectivity and community that can be truly inspiring. Butwith such an ease of unlimited accessibility it undeniably invites a dark sideto social media.We’ve invited today’s guest Declan Anthony, who is part of the dancegroup Unity, who received Simon Cowell’s golden buzzer when appearingon BGT in 2023, to discuss their experience and the devastating impact ofbeing subjected to online trolling.

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Guest: Declan Anthony

Insta @deccerzzz

TikTok(@declananthony_)


Our Host:Lisa Hughesfounder and director of Lisa Hughes Coaching.

Web: Lisa Hughes Coaching-Insta@lisahughescoaching


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