This is the second bonus episode of the series, where I've been hearing from people about their views and experiences of the adult world. 

This week I spoke to Melissa Tutesigensi - a writer and radio producer. Melissa's blog 'a graduate is a half-formed thing' looks at the period after we leave university, and how the transition from student to graduate is often misrepresented. You can hear Melissa's episode of Anthems here, as well as the interview with Malcolm Gladwell on the Adam Buxton podcast.

Thanks again to Melissa for joining me on this episode, and to you for listening.

Artwork by Amelia Landles.

Presented and produced by Alex Reed.

Get in touch at [email protected].

So I know this was only supposed to be an 8-episode series… but the story continues. I wanted to share a couple of bonus episodes, involving longer conversations with special guests, to hear in more detail about their experiences and opinions of the REAL WORLD.

This week we hear from Kate Whitaker. She hosts the podcast 'Navigating Your Twenties', making her the perfect person to chat about adulting. Kate is also a freelance Producer, Presenter and DJ - so I wanted to hear more about how she manages so many successful side hustles and vocations.

Navigating Your Twenties can be found on Instagram here, and Kate is @katewhitaker1919.

Thanks again to Kate for coming on How Do I Adult?, and a huge thanks to you for listening. Another bonus episode will be uploaded next week, where I’ll be chatting to Melissa Tutesigensi.

In the final episode we talk friendships in the real world. I discuss how the relationships with our friends change as we get older, hear from a variety of people about their own experiences and look at the role technology plays in our friendships.

Thanks so much for all the support on this series so far. It’s been a labour of love for me that I started recording for back in October 2019, so it feels great to have it finished and out into the world finally!

How Do I Adult is an 8-episode podcast series, speaking to a variety of people in my life about their opinions and experiences of adulthood, as well as a few experts on particular topics. Each episode will cover a different aspect of the adult world, such as relationships, money, education and friendships and will be released weekly on Wednesdays.

Artwork by Amelia Landles.

Presented and composed by Alex Reed.

Get in touch at [email protected].

In this episode, on home and housing, I heard from people that had moved back in with their parents as adults, chat about what makes somewhere a home and discuss how the cost of housing has changed since my Grandma was my age. I also chatted to Emma, from the youth homelessness charity Depaul UK, who gave us an insight into the most common causes of homelessness, where to start if we're worried about housing problems and how we can help.

Emma also provided me with links to information on the extent of UK homelessness, and on the often overlooked issue of hidden homelessness. Information about the charity Depaul UK can be found here.

How Do I Adult is an 8-episode podcast series, speaking to a variety of people in my life about their opinions and experiences of adulthood, as well as a few experts on particular topics. Each episode will cover a different aspect of the adult world, such as relationships, money, education and friendships and will be released weekly on Wednesdays.

Artwork by Amelia Landles.

Presented and composed by Alex Reed.

Get in touch at [email protected].

Episode 6 looks at a pretty big part of adulting... jobs. Most people (except royals and stuff) need a job to survive, and finding a good one is important. In this episode we look at the pressures of getting a job (and the right job), what a graduate scheme is and how to find the right job for you. We hear from people that have never had a full-time job, had loads of jobs, own their own business and even a careers advisor, to get their opinions and advice on the big bad working world.

How Do I Adult is an 8-episode podcast series, speaking to a variety of people in my life about their opinions and experiences of adulthood, as well as a few experts on particular topics. Each episode will cover a different aspect of the adult world, such as relationships, money, education and friendships and will be released weekly on Wednesdays.

Artwork by Amelia Landles.

Presented and composed by Alex Reed.

Get in touch at [email protected].

In this episode we discuss the role technology plays in our lives and the way we view the world in 2020. We also discuss how social media has changed the way we live and act compared to even a few years ago. The fast changes technology brings with it means that there is no longer a precedent for how we should act in the real world, so in Episode 5 we try and get to the bottom of whether these changes are a good or bad thing and what the future might look like.

How Do I Adult is an 8-episode podcast series, speaking to a variety of people in my life about their opinions and experiences of adulthood, as well as a few experts on particular topics. Each episode will cover a different aspect of the adult world, such as relationships, money, education and friendships and will be released weekly on Wednesdays.

Artwork by Amelia Landles.

Presented and composed by Alex Reed.

Get in touch at [email protected].

This episode looks at the, sometimes controversial, topic of money. We hear from a variety of people about their experiences and attitudes, get some tips on managing your money and I try to explain to my mum what third wheeling means.

You can hear Bea's series, Money 101, HERE.

How Do I Adult is an 8-episode podcast series, speaking to a variety of people in my life about their opinions and experiences of adulthood, as well as a few experts on particular topics. Each episode will cover a different aspect of the adult world, such as relationships, money, education and friendships and will be released weekly on Wednesdays.

Artwork by Amelia Landles.

Presented and composed by Alex Reed.

Get in touch at [email protected].

Episode 3 looks at how (or whether) the education we get prepares us for the real world. We start by talking about school, then discuss whether getting a degree is really still worth it. 

How Do I Adult is an 8-episode podcast series, speaking to a variety of people in my life about their opinions and experiences of adulthood, as well as a few experts on particular topics. Each episode will cover a different aspect of the adult world, such as relationships, money, education and friendships and will be released weekly on Wednesdays.

Artwork by Amelia Landles.

Presented and composed by Alex Reed.

Get in touch at [email protected].

Episode 2 jumps straight into the topic of dating and relationships. I speak to people with a variety of experience in relationships to hear their opinions, worries, stories and the occasional piece of advice, as we try to navigate the simple matter of finding someone to spend the rest of our lives we.

How Do I Adult is an 8-episode podcast series, speaking to a variety of people in my life about their opinions and experiences of adulthood, as well as a few experts on particular topics. Each episode will cover a different aspect of the adult world, such as relationships, money, education and friendships and will be released weekly on Wednesdays.

Artwork by Amelia Landles.

Presented and composed by Alex Reed.

Get in touch at [email protected].

Episode 1 is a general introduction to the series, introducing you to some of the people we'll be hearing from throughout the next 7 episodes. I hear some of their opinions on what makes an adult, what scares them for the future, whether they would consider themselves adults and get some advice from their experiences so far.

How Do I Adult is an 8-episode podcast series, speaking to a variety of people in my life about their opinions and experiences of adulthood, as well as a few experts on particular topics. Each episode will cover a different aspect of the adult world, such as relationships, money, education and friendships and will be released weekly on Wednesdays.

Artwork by Amelia Landles.

Presented and composed by Alex Reed.

Get in touch at [email protected].