Ever thought about packing a bag, quitting your job (or just pressing pause!), and heading off on a gap year adventure? Whether you’re fresh out of uni, stuck in the 9–5 rut, or just craving a break from everyday life, this episode’s for you.

This week, we’re diving into a big Quarter Life Question that I’m sure many of us have asked ourselves at some point which is:

Should I take a gap year? And how do I actually make it happen? To help me answer this, I’m joined by Casey from Gap 360 - a travel expert who’s not only helped loads of people plan their dream trips, but has done her own gap year adventure too.

✨ In this episode, we chat about:

• Casey’s gap year experience around Central and South America
• Why a gap year isn’t just for 18-year-olds
• Going solo and safety advice
• Packing essentials - what to take with you

💬 More about Casey:

Casey is a Travel Advisor at Gap 360, a UK-based company that helps you plan epic gap year trips with loads of support (perfect if the whole thing feels a bit overwhelming). They specialise in gap year and adventure travel for 18–30-year-olds - check them out here: www.gap360.com

🎥 TikTok: @gap360official

📸 Instagram: @gap360official

📲 Want to get involved?

Got a Quarter Life Question you’d love to hear answered on the pod? DM me on Instagram @gracemcintosh1 or TikTok @gracemcintosh_ — I’d love to hear from you!

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Thanks for listening — and I’ll see you next week!

Grace x

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Politics can often feel messy, confusing, and - let’s be honest - sometimes it’s completely out of touch with the average working person. When headlines are about yet another scandal and politicians feel hard to trust, it’s no surprise that so many young people are switching off.

But here’s the thing: politics affects everything — from the price of your rent to the apps you use, to your rights at work.

So this week, we’re tackling a big Quarter Life Question: Why should we care about politics — and can we even trust politicians anymore? To help me break this down, I’m joined by Alex and Isaac, the brilliant duo behind Pop and Politics, a podcast making politics digestible and fun. They’re on a mission to get more young people engaged in politics without the boring jargon.

✨ In this episode, we chat about:

• Why politics matters, even if you feel like it doesn’t
• Whether politicians can be trusted
• The role of pop culture and social media
• Tips for staying informed without feeling overwhelmed

💬 More about Pop and Politics:

Alex Charles and Isaac Male talk to some of the most influential MP's about the music that has sound tracked their lives and impacted their political views.

Check them out here:

📸 Instagram: @popandpoliticsuk

🎥 TikTok: @popandpolitics

My recommendations for good instagram accounts to follow for politics news:

@ukfactcheckpolitics

@simplepolitics

@politicsjoe

@girlswhotalkpolitics

📲 Want to get involved?

Got a Quarter Life Question you’d love to hear answered on the pod? DM me on Instagram @gracemcintosh1 or TikTok @gracemcintosh_ — I’d love to hear from you!

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Please leave a 5-star review — it really helps more people find us and keeps the QLQ convo going.

Thanks for listening — and I’ll see you next week!

Grace x

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We all know that eating well is important, but when your budget is tight, it can feel very difficult. The cost of living crisis is no joke and it impacts all of us in some way or another and especially what we eat.

So this week, we’re diving into a very relatable Quarter Life Question:

How can I eat well on a budget?

To help me answer this, I’m joined by Emelia, a registered nutritionist and the creator of Eat with Emelia - a brilliant resource full of realistic, affordable nutrition tips that actually make sense. No fad diets. No calorie-counting apps. Just simple, supportive advice to help you nourish your body without stressing about your bank account.

✨ In this episode, we chat about:

• What should we be eating/ avoiding
• Easy food swaps to make your meals more more healthy
• Easy meal ideas and meal prep hacks
• Why perfection isn’t the goal when it comes to healthy eating

💬 More about Emelia:

Emelia is a registered nutritionist who’s passionate about making good nutrition more accessible and less overwhelming. Her Instagram and TikTok accounts are full of brilliant tips, meal ideas, and myth-busting facts.

Check her out here:

📸 Instagram: @eat.with.emelia

🎥 TikTok: @eat.with.emelia

📲 Want to get involved?

Got a Quarter Life Question you’d love to hear answered on the pod? DM 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 convo going.

Thanks for listening — and I’ll see you next week!

Grace x

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