Quarter-Life Questions
Quarter-Life Questions
Podcast Description
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 Wednesday. 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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The podcast dives into a variety of relatable topics including money management, career advice, mental health, and relationships. Episodes have included subjects such as effective job interview techniques with an expert careers adviser, and financial strategies for young adults focusing on saving versus investing. The show aims to address the everyday questions that young adults are often not taught in a formal educational setting.
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.
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 18
- How Lifelong Links helps care leavers reconnect with family and friends
- The government’s new Enduring Relationships Programme
- Why 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.
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.
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
Centrepoint
Support for young people facing homelessness or housing insecurity.
Shelter
Housing advice and homelessness support.
Mind
Mental health support and information.
YoungMinds
Mental health resources for young people.
📲 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.
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Thanks so much for listening – and see you next week!
Grace x
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