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Wondering what your first year of uni will be like? Trying to relive your own? Are you nervous about uni? I'm here to provide some (ahem) kind of reassurance and tell you that however bad it may seem at times, you WILL get through it. I'll also take you through a list of things to avoid, including the following: - drinking when you're sad, Cactus Jacks (it's scum of the earth, especially the blue one), heels on nights out, pasta and gravy, shagging coursemates before the start of your course, spending copious amounts of money on takeaway, Tinder "adventures" in northern cities you have never been to before, and dodgy Instagram "recruiters". I'll also provide some advice on how to make the most of your first year of uni, including: why you shouldn't worry if your flatmates or the first person you meet doesn't become your lifelong best friend, why it is important to actually talk to your lecturers, and the importance of budgeting. Again, I hope you guys learn something from my stupidity... and well, if not, I hope you'll at least laugh at it 🙄😂 happy listening ❤

Hey guys, welcome to Episode 2 of Rant Room's Uni Edition! Today, I'm going to talk you through the ultimate uni checklist (um... I probably forgot something major so don't take this as gospel...) and explain why you shouldn't take your entire wardrobe to uni with you. Also, what is uni going to be like with COVID still lingering around like a nasty smell? Hmmm... I do wonder... 🤔 happy listening all ❤

Hey guys, welcome to Season 2 of Rant Room! With uni season just around the corner and thousands of new students about to start their new adventures (including me, although does it count if you've done it all before!?) I thought now would be a great time to record a few podcasts about what it's like to go off to uni - particularly for the students who are going to experience a socially distant Freshers' Week. Hmmm... I'm not sure I'd have coped - maybe it's a good thing I'm too old for that now! So, if you're just about to start uni, you're a returning student, nostalgic for your student days, or just want to hear me rant about my own student days... tune in! Happy listening ❤

Hey everyone 😊 welcome to episode 31 of Rant Room. I wanted to talk a bit about therapy and why it is so essential for us as humans - particularly at this current moment in time, after all the changes the world has gone through recently due to COVID-19. A common misconception about therapy is that it is only earmarked for people who have been through deep trauma - this is untrue. It is beneficial to us all. There are always things we can't discuss with certain people around us. You might be able to tell 98% of your thoughts to your best friend, but you also may need someone to offload that extra 2% onto. Therapy is beneficial for the reason that it is completely impartial, free of judgement and scorn from the rest of the world. You're free to say whatever you want to, and dig deep without the possibility of offending or oversharing. You may even find that you learn more about yourself, or that you say things you have never admitted out loud. I have been in and out of various types of therapy since the age of 14, and this is the longest I have remained with one therapist. It's absolutely insane how much it has helped me in just five months - I have learnt more about my thought processes and actions since March than I had in the preceding 22 years. So, give it a shot, if you're considering it. And don't feel shame for needing therapy either - we all need someone impartial to vent to, it helps a great deal. Happy listening and have a great day ❤

⚠️⚠️⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️⚠️⚠️ This podcast contains references to self harm and mental health issues that may be distressing to some listeners - if this applies to you, it might be best to skip this one!... Hey guys, welcome to Episode 30 of Rant Room. In a few of my previous podcasts I have briefly touched upon the subject of self-harm, but I wanted to discuss it further in depth. This is a really important subject to me - both personally and professionally. I have struggled with self-harm techniques since childhood (when I was actually too young to realise what it was I was doing), so I recorded this podcast for anyone who feels similar, or is trying to learn more about self-harm and how it can impact mental health, personal and professional lives. To anyone who is going through this/has gone through it, just a quick reminder: DO NOT view yourself as weak - you are the complete opposite to that ❤

What does it mean to pick yourself up when you're down? Do we even realise when we're doing it, or what kind of resilience it shows?

This one is for anyone who struggles with insecurity issues or wants to understand somebody dealing with insecurities. Insecurities could relate to relationships (sex, cheating and trust issues in particular) bodies, self confidence, friendship, family, work life, physical and mental health... genuinely anything. The chances are, if a previous experience has impacted you somewhat negatively, it can easily turn into an insecurity. Insecurities are a normal part of life, so there isn't any need to beat ourselves up about them - we've all got them. But do we all know how to handle them? I know I don't quite know, but I'm getting there... I hope this helps anybody struggling to understand feelings of insecurity. Happy listening ❤

What's it actually like to live life always thinking of the worst case scenario? How does a negative attitude impact your general thought process and decisions? In this podcast, I talk about my own experiences with worst case scenarios and negative thinking.

Ah... overthinking, the bane of my existence. Here's a little window into the brain of a seasoned overthinker, and ways to help deal with it.

Hey guys - welcome to episode 25 of Rant Room! Today's episode is all about the practice of self-respect, closely linked to confidence, self esteem, self love and feelings of worth. Most of the time when we find ourselves lacking self-respect we don't even notice it ourselves for a long time. In this episode I discuss attributes of self-respect, what it means, how to get it and how to hold onto it. Happy listening and have an amazing day ❤