Quarter-Life Questions - adulting made easy

Grace McIntosh
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Hey and welcome to Quarter Life Questions - the podcast that makes adulting a little less confusing.  Hosted by Grace McIntosh (a fellow twenty-something who's just trying to figure it all out), this weekly show dives into the big and small questions we all have in our twenties - from money and careers to relationships and mental health.  There’s no manual for adulthood (sadly), but this might be the next best thing. Each episode features honest chats, expert advice, and zero fluff. Just practical answers to the questions we were never taught in school but now need desperately. Got a QLQ of your own? Send Grace a message. It's @gracemcintosh1 on Instagram or @gracemcintosh_ on TikTok. New episodes drop every Monday.  Hit subscribe, join the ride, and let’s figure this adult thing out — together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Sep 8

    How to Get Better Sleep: The Truth About Napping, Sleep Schedules and Relaxation Tips with Coach Karin Peeters

    Sleep is something we all need, but between busy social lives, work, screens, stress and the pressure to always be productive, getting enough of it can sometimes feel impossible. And while the odd late night probably isn’t going to do us any harm, what happens when poor sleep becomes a regular part of our lives? This week I’m joined by Karin Peeters, a Life Coach & Psychotherapist at Vitalis Coaching & Therapy, to chat about why so many of us struggle with sleep and what we can actually do to improve it. From the impact of social media and our mental health to napping, sleep routines and whether you can really catch up on lost sleep, we’re getting into the science behind sleep and how to make it work for you.  ✨ In this episode, we chat about: Why so many young people struggle to get enough good-quality sleepThe impact of screens, social media and hustle culture on our sleepThe link between sleep and our mental healthWhether you can really catch up on lost sleep through naps or restPractical tips and techniques to help you relax and improve your sleep 💬 More about Karin: Karin Peeters is a Life Coach & Psychotherapist at Vitalis Coaching & Therapy, in full time private practice since 2008. All sessions take place online. She loves helping you find clarity, rebuild your confidence and reclaim your joy when you’ve been through a lot and are unclear about your best way forward in life. Her work is inspired by spirituality and Buddhism, bringing a presence of compassion and loving-kindness into each moment with her clients. Visit her website to book a free Discovery Call. Life Coaching & Psychotherapy: https://www.vitaliscoaching.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inner.pilgrim/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinpeeters/ Karin also has a free Guided Body Scan Meditation, which can help you relax your mind and body when you're struggling to get into that sleepy state: https://www.vitaliscoaching.com/bodyscan 📲 Want to get involved? Got a Quarter Life Question you’d love to hear answered on the pod? Message me on Instagram @gracemcintosh1 or TikTok @gracemcintosh_ - I’d love to hear from you. ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a 5-star review if you’ve got a minute spare, it helps a lot. Thanks so much for listening and I’ll catch you next week! Grace x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Sep 2

    How to Reinvent Your Career & Build a Multi-Million-Pound Business with Casyo 'Krept' Johnson

    What does it really take to reinvent yourself and start something completely new?  In this special bonus episode, I’m joined by Casyo Johnson, better known as rapper Krept from Krept and Konan, who has carved out a whole new career in business. He’s the founder of Nala’s Baby, the skincare and haircare brand he created with his former partner Sasha after the birth of their daughter Nala. Since launching in 2020, the business has grown into a brand stocked in thousands of stores across the UK, and has just been named one of the four winners of Channel 4 and Lloyds’ Black in Business initiative. ✨ In this episode, we chat about: How to make a career pivot when you’re entering unfamiliar territoryHow to turn an idea into an actual businessThe practical realities of securing investment Why your career doesn’t have to follow one straight line 💬 About Casyo: Casyo Johnson, also known as Krept, is one half of rap duo Krept and Konan and the founder of Nala’s Baby. Alongside music, he’s built a successful career as an entrepreneur, investor and mentor, sharing his experiences and advice with the next generation of business owners. 📲 Want to get involved? Got a Quarter Life Question you’d love to hear answered on the pod? Send me a message on Instagram @gracemcintosh1 or TikTok @gracemcintosh_ - I’d love to hear from you! ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a 5-star review, it really helps more people find us and keeps the QLQ conversation going. Thanks so much for listening - and I'll see you next week! Grace x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Aug 17

    How to Change Careers in Your 20s Without Feeling Like You’ve Failed with Helen Wingrove-Sanders

    Thinking about starting over and changing careers in your 20s, don’t panic, it might be the best decision you ever make.  I'm joined by Helen Wingrove-Sanders, who went from bluffing her way into radio as a teenager to becoming the BBC's first female football commentator in the 1990s, before making a huge career pivot into recruitment, where she's spent the last 27 years helping businesses build teams that truly fit. We talk about why changing careers isn't a failure, how every role adds something valuable to your skillset, and why it's never too late to change direction. ✨ In this episode, we chat about: Why your twenties are the perfect time to experiment with different careersHow changing jobs can actually make you more employableHow to know when it's time to make a career pivotWhy trusting your instincts is often the best career advice you'll ever get 💬 About Helen: Helen Wingrove-Sanders spent her twenties building a career in radio before becoming the BBC's first female football commentator, a trailblazing role she earned at a time when women weren't even allowed in many football press boxes! She later transitioned into recruitment, where she's spent more than 27 years helping founders build high-performing teams. Her career is proof that changing direction can open doors you never expected. 📲 Want to get involved? Got a Quarter Life Question you’d love to hear answered on the pod? Message me on Instagram @gracemcintosh1 or TikTok  @gracemcintosh_ - I’d love to hear from you ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a 5-star review - it really helps more people find us and keeps the podcast going. Thanks so much for listening - and see you next week! Grace x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Jul 30

    A quick update from me...

    Just a quick update from me to say we're taking a little summer break for the next couple of weeks! I'm juggling lots of work, a bit of travelling, and taking some time to rest and recharge before bringing you more episodes.  In the meantime, why not have a scroll through the back catalogue?  There are nearly 50 episodes covering everything from dating tips, careers advice and travel inspo.  📲 Want to get involved? Got a Quarter Life Question you’d love to hear answered on the pod? Drop me a message over on Instagram @gracemcintosh1 or TikTok @gracemcintosh_ - I’d love to hear from you I'll be back with a brand new episode on Monday 17th August.  See you then!! Grace x  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Jul 20

    The Skincare Essentials Everyone Should Know in Their 20s: How to Treat Acne, Prevent Breakouts & Build a Skincare Routine with Margot Grant Witz

    From acne and dark marks to SPF, retinol and preventing the visible signs of ageing, we're cutting through the myths and confusion and sharing the skincare essentials every twenty-something should know. I’m joined by skincare expert and vice president of Elizabeth Grant skincare Margot Grant Witz to answer the skincare questions we were never taught in school. ✨ In this episode, we chat about: The biggest skincare mistakes people make in their 20sWhether you should already be thinking about anti-ageingHow to deal with acne, breakouts and post-acne marksWhy prevention is always better than cure 💬 About our guest: Margot is the Vice President and global on-air spokesperson for Elizabeth Grant Skin Care. Raised in a family that built one of the world's leading luxury skincare brands, she has been immersed in skincare from an early age. She regularly educates audiences worldwide on skincare ingredients, routines, and solutions, making complex skincare science accessible while sharing expert advice backed by decades of the brand's heritage and research. 📲 Want to get involved? Got a Quarter Life Question you’d love to hear answered on the pod? Drop me a message on Instagram @gracemcintosh1 or TikTok @gracemcintosh_ - I’d love to hear from you. ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a 5-star review - it really helps more people find us and keeps the QLQ conversation going. Thanks so much for listening - and see you next week! Grace x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Jul 6 ·  Bonus

    BITESIZE ADULTING ANSWERED | Job Interview Tips From A Careers Expert with 20+ Years Experience

    Got a job interview coming up? In this bite-sized ‘Adulting Answered’ episode, careers expert Hannah from Momentum Careers shares her top tips to help you feel confident and prepared.  From avoiding over-preparing to tackling group interviews, presentations, interview nerves and knowing the best questions to ask at the end. It's everything you need to smash your next interview in under 20 minutes. Check out Hannah’s fabulous TikTok here: @hannahmomentumcareers she shares loads more helpful tips on pretty much a daily basis.  Or visit her website: www.momentumcareersadvice.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Jun 29

    How to Find a Hobby as an Adult (And Why You Need One in Your 20s) with Emma Dean

    How do you find a hobby as an adult? In this week’s episode, we’re diving into why so many of us lose our hobbies as we get older, and how to rediscover joy outside of work, routines and endless life admin. I’m joined by Emma, who’s taken on the incredible challenge of trying a brand new hobby every single week for the whole year. From stepping outside her comfort zone to embracing being a total beginner, Emma is on a mission to inspire more adults to make time for hobbies again. ✨ In this episode, we chat about: How to find a hobby as an adultHow productivity culture can stop us doing things just for funWhy being bad at something can actually be good for youHow hobbies can improve confidence, wellbeing and social life 💬 More about Emma: Emma is in her twenties and is currently documenting her challenge of trying 52 hobbies in 52 weeks. Through sharing her journey online, she hopes to encourage more adults to embrace curiosity and try new things, without worrying about being perfect. TIKTOK: @emmadean05 📲 Want to get involved? Got a Quarter Life Question you’d love to hear answered on the pod? Message me on Instagram @gracemcintosh1 or TikTok @gracemcintosh_  - I’d love to hear from you ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a 5-star review - it really helps more people find us and keeps the QLQ conversation going. Thanks so much for listening - and see you next week! Grace x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Jun 15

    Adulting After Care: Who Has Your Back? with Josh MacAlister MP & Cathy Ashley from Family Rights Group

    In this episode we’re talking about what life looks like for young people leaving care and navigating adulthood, often without the safety nets many of us take for granted. After being invited to the Department for Education to learn about the government’s new Enduring Relationships Programme, I wanted to find out more about what happens when you leave the care system at 18 and how do you cope with adulting when you’re doing so much of it alone. I speak to care leavers Hannah and Mackenzie about their experiences of leaving care and how programmes like Lifelong Links have helped them reconnect with important people in their lives. You’ll also hear from Josh MacAlister, Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing, and Cathy Ashley, Chief Executive of Family Rights Group, about why long-term relationships, stable housing and practical support matter so much for care experienced young people. It’s honest, it’s emotional and it’s very eye-opening.  ✨ In this episode, we chat about: What it’s like to leave care at 18How Lifelong Links helps care leavers reconnect with family and friendsThe government’s new Enduring Relationships ProgrammeWhy relationships and practical support both matter for long-term outcomes 💬 About Lifelong Links & Family Rights Group Lifelong Links is a family finding programme developed by Family Rights Group. It helps children in care and care leavers build lasting support networks by reconnecting them with relatives, friends, neighbours, teachers and other trusted adults who can offer lifelong support. Family Rights Group is a charity working to improve the lives of children who live in or are at risk of entering the care system by helping families stay safely connected wherever possible. Website: https://frg.org.uk Here are some other useful support & resources for care experienced young people: Become (charity for children in care and care leavers) Support, advice and campaigning for children in care and young care leavers. https://www.becomecharity.org.uk Care Leaver Covenant A national organisation providing opportunities, discounts and practical help for care leavers. https://mycovenant.org.uk Drive Forward Foundation Employment support, coaching and opportunities for care experienced young people. https://driveforwardfoundation.org Barnardo’s Support services for children, young people and care leavers across the UK. https://www.barnardos.org.uk Information from Department for Education  About review into deaths of care leavers  https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-examine-deaths-of-vulnerable-care-leavers\ About Enduring Relationships programme  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/enduring-relationships-for-care-experienced-children/enduring-relationships Centrepoint Support for young people facing homelessness or housing insecurity. https://centrepoint.org.uk Shelter Housing advice and homelessness support. https://www.shelter.org.uk Mind Mental health support and information. https://www.mind.org.uk YoungMinds Mental health resources for young people. https://www.youngminds.org.uk 📲 Want to get involved? Got a Quarter Life Question you’d love to hear answered on the pod? Slide into my DMs over on Instagram @gracemcintosh1 or TikTok  @gracemcintosh_  - I’d love to hear from you. ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a 5-star review - it really helps more people find us and keeps the QLQ conversation going. Thanks so much for listening - and see you next week! Grace x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hey and welcome to Quarter Life Questions - the podcast that makes adulting a little less confusing.  Hosted by Grace McIntosh (a fellow twenty-something who's just trying to figure it all out), this weekly show dives into the big and small questions we all have in our twenties - from money and careers to relationships and mental health.  There’s no manual for adulthood (sadly), but this might be the next best thing. Each episode features honest chats, expert advice, and zero fluff. Just practical answers to the questions we were never taught in school but now need desperately. Got a QLQ of your own? Send Grace a message. It's @gracemcintosh1 on Instagram or @gracemcintosh_ on TikTok. New episodes drop every Monday.  Hit subscribe, join the ride, and let’s figure this adult thing out — together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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