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    • Nov 26, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 191 EPISODES


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    Adapt The World With Anoushé Husain

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2022 15:45


    Life Hacks' Katie Thistleton and influencer and disability rights activist India Sasha ask if the world was re-built tomorrow “what would you change to make life fairer and easier for disabled people?” In this episode they are joined by Anoushé Husain, a paraclimber with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. They discuss everything from climbing as a physically disabled person to allowing disabled people to try things and fail, rather than not letting them at all.

    Adapt The World With Niall Aslam

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2022 13:26


    Life Hacks' Katie Thistleton and influencer and disability rights activist India Sasha ask if the world was re-built tomorrow “what would you change to make life fairer and easier for disabled people?” In this episode they are joined by Niall Aslam, a content creator and former Love Island contestant with Asperger's Syndrome. They discuss everything from masking your disability to disability and mental health.

    Adapt The World With Fats Timbo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2022 14:23


    Life Hacks' Katie Thistleton and influencer and disability rights activist India Sasha ask if the world was re-built tomorrow “what would you change to make life fairer and easier for disabled people?” In this episode they are joined by Fats Timbo, a comedian and model with Dwarfism. They discuss everything from replacing the term “Dwarf” with “Little Person” to the purple pound!

    Adapt The World With Jessica Ping-Wild

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2022 12:34


    Life Hacks' Katie Thistleton and influencer and disability rights activist India Sasha ask if the world was re-built tomorrow “what would you change to make life fairer and easier for disabled people?” In this episode they are joined by Jessica Ping-Wild, self titled “The Rolling Explorer” Jessica shares her life online with a rare genetic condition called CHILD Syndrome. They discuss everything from positive inclusion when it comes to representation in the media, to being scared of disabled people!

    Adapt The World With Maria Lyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2022 13:50


    Life Hacks' Katie Thistleton and influencer and disability rights activist India Sasha ask if the world was re-built tomorrow “what would you change to make life fairer and easier for disabled people?” In this episode they are joined by Maria Lyle, a paralympian that has competed at the highest level with cerebral palsy. They discuss everything from being less scared to ask about someone's disability to dating as a disabled person.

    Adapt The World With Jazzy Whipps

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2022 14:59


    Life Hacks' Katie Thistleton and influencer and disability rights activist India Sasha ask if the world was re-built tomorrow “what would you change to make life fairer and easier for disabled people?” In this episode they are joined by Jazzy Whipps, a content creator that shares her life as a deaf person. They discuss everything from subtitling being more commonplace, to not addressing someone's interpreter instead of themselves!

    Adapt The World With Jacob Vickers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2022 14:39


    Life Hacks' Katie Thistleton and influencer and disability rights activist India Sasha ask if the world was re-built tomorrow “what would you change to make life fairer and easier for disabled people?”

    Adapt The World With BlindTobes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2022 13:11


    Life Hacks' Katie Thistleton and influencer and disability rights activist India Sasha ask if the world was re-built tomorrow “what would you change to make life fairer and easier for disabled people?” In this episode they are joined by BlindTobes, a content creator who shares his life as a visually impaired person. They discuss everything from not making assumptions as to what disabled people can do, to not parking on the pavement!

    How can we be less wasteful?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 14:59


    Vick and Katie talk all about recycling, how you can recycle more, the benefits of doing it and reusing more, where you can with environmental scientist Laura Young.

    How to dress to save the planet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 14:40


    Vick and Katie discuss how to save the planet through fashion, from getting the clothes you want that are better for the environment and making the most of the clothes you already have with environmental scientist Laura Young.

    How what you eat can help the planet!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 14:56


    Vick and Katie discuss how we can save the planet through eating less meat, wasting less food and being more conscious of the foods we buy with environmental scientist Laura Young.

    How can we travel smarter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 11:26


    Vick and Katie talk about how we can make more eco-friendly choices when it comes to getting around with environmentalist Hendrikus van Hensbergen.

    How you can use your time to do good?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 11:50


    Vick and Katie discuss the power of volunteering and how you can use your time to do good with environmentalist Hendrikus van Hensbergen.

    How to reduce our digital carbon footprint

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 11:41


    Vick and Katie discuss the impact on the environment through digital usage and how to reduce our digital carbon footprint with environmentalist Hendrikus van Hensbergen.

    How can I start up a side hustle?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 15:57


    Vick and Katie discuss what it takes to set up a side hustle or business, the risks involved and the important things to remember with careers coach Jaz Broughton.

    How can I stay confident in my own ability?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 13:18


    Vick and Katie help you understand what imposter syndrome is, why we feel it and how to move past these feelings with careers coach Jaz Broughton.

    What can I learn from work experience?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 15:16


    Vick and Katie discuss the benefits of work experience and when - if ever - working for free is okay with careers coach Rachel King.

    How can I make the most of working from home?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 15:30


    Vick and Katie talk about how to stay focussed and make your space fit for working from home with careers coach Mark Anderson.

    How can I impress when I start a new job?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 14:54


    Vick and Katie discuss the importance of first impressions at a new job and how to hit the ground running in any career with careers coach Mark Anderson.

    Where can I find a job that works for me?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 16:00


    Vick and Katie discuss where to find jobs, how to make a job application stand out from the rest and common errors to avoid with careers coach Rachel King.

    How do I create the ultimate CV?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 16:45


    Vick and Katie talk about what to include and not to include in your CV, and how a CV might change for different types of jobs with careers coach Rachel King.

    What career options do I have after school?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 11:23


    Vick and Katie discuss the after school options other than university, how to know which option is right for you and what to do to make it happen with careers coach Rachel King.

    Can I actually find my dream job?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 15:53


    Vick and Katie discuss how to find a job that's right for you and what you can do to get a head start for the future with careers coach Mark Anderson.

    Is university the place for me?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 17:07


    Vick and Katie help you understand when university is the right choice for you and how it can help your future career options with careers coach Mark Anderson.

    How can I recover from rejection?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 14:46


    Vick and Katie talk about how to deal with a rejection and the steps you can take to stay motivated with careers coach Mark Anderson.

    How can I ace my job interview?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 15:36


    Vick and Katie discuss the dos and don'ts for any job interview, including how to prepare and how to make a lasting impression with careers coach Mark Anderson.

    Lockdown Wellbeing: My Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 19:20


    Vick and Katie help us understand why we worry about money, what a healthy mindset around money looks like and solutions for money worries with Iona Bain.

    Lockdown Wellbeing: My Study Life Balance

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 16:41


    Vick and Katie talk about the importance of the right study life balance, and how to improve it if we're struggling with Dr Julie.

    Lockdown Wellbeing: My Motivation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 15:52


    Vick and Katie discuss the ways to get motivated and stay motivated, and how to spot when we're not as motivated as we should be with Dr Julie.

    Lockdown Wellbeing: My Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 14:30


    Vick and Katie discuss the importance of a first job, the types of jobs available and what we can do to get a job in a pandemic with Rachel King.

    Lockdown Wellbeing: My Creativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 15:16


    Vick and Katie talk about why creativity is an important tool in combating negative feelings and emotions with Dr Radha.

    Lockdown Wellbeing: My Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 13:29


    Vick and Katie talk to Dr Radha about how we feel about the future, how to prepare for uncertain times ahead and living in the present moment.

    Lockdown Wellbeing: My Loneliness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 15:26


    Vick and Katie talk with Dr Radha about what loneliness is, why we feel it and how to feel connected to others even when we're alone.

    Lockdown Wellbeing: My Emotions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 13:36


    Vick and Katie discuss the range of human emotions, how our emotions impact our actions and how to manage them with Dr Radha.

    Lockdown Wellbeing: My Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 14:07


    Vick and Katie talk with Dr Radha about why sleep is important, the factors that impact on our sleep and what we can do to sleep better.

    Lockdown Wellbeing: My Stress

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 14:03


    Vick, Katie and Dr Radha help us understand why we feel stressed, how stress changes how we feel and ways we can manage stressful situations.

    Lockdown Wellbeing: My Self-Esteem

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 17:29


    Vick and Katie talk with Dr Radha about the importance of confidence in ourselves and how poor self-esteem can impact how we feel.

    Lockdown Wellbeing: My Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 13:57


    Vick and Katie discuss what anxiety is, how it manifests itself, and the small things that can be done to manage and combat it with Dr Radha.

    Radio 1's Life Hacks Podcast - Our Favourite Moments

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 60:50


    Katie and Dr Radha take you through some of their favourite moments from over 150 episodes of the podcast. From Sex Education with Aimee Lou Wood to the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, with plenty of advice in between.

    How can we deal with the biggest challenges we face today?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 44:17


    Katie and Dr Radha reflect on some of the biggest challenges affecting young people right now. From mental health to the environment, they serve up all sorts of advice for dealing with modern life.

    What impact does living with depression have on you and those around you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 35:14


    Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha talk to Josh Hartley about his journey with depression. They discuss the impact it had on him and his family and how he was able to recover.

    How can I prepare myself for the pandemic in the winter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 33:19


    Katie and Dr Radha share advice for dealing with the changing seasons. They chat about how they're feeling and coping strategies for if there is another lockdown.

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