Mental health awareness and occasional societal-political issues. You can vote on what you want to hear about next on my personal Instagram @Maxcarral. Cover art photo provided by Daphne Engelke on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@viltbloemist
I list a whole 11 red flags that are the most commonly found when starting to date a new guy, and go through them adding bits of personal experience.
In this episode i dive into the reality of tinder and talk about a special someone...
I discuss mental health in the LGBT community and go over personal experiences as a member of this community. Resources mentioned: Albert Kennedy Trust (LGBT people between the ages 16-25), Gendered intelligence (trans community support, specially for under 21), Imaan (UK leading LGBT muslim charity), Stonewall, LGBT consortium (services enabling you to find LGBT mental health services in your area) and the Trevor Project.
I go over some self care rituals in general and those that have worked for me. In this pandemic we're all very overwhelmed so taking care of ourselves regularly should be our number one priority.
I discuss my recent breakup with my ex fiance, give insight on how to get over someone, talk about becoming independent after being a codependent person and finally discuss how to grow in yourself in a healthy way.
In this episode I describe how it feels to live with 3 mental illnesses in the best way possible, targeting my audience more towards neurotypical people.
In my first ever episode I touch up on steps to follow if you’re considering moving abroad. Steps to follow if moving abroad: 1.learn a second language preferably English and take an official test to show ur proficiency 2.Make sure you have a financial plan or enough money to support yourself for at least 6 months. 3.make sure your country of choice is the right one (culture, vacation if possible, economic situation, education, laws) 4.have a plan (study? Work?) Look into actual jobs and or universities 5.Get recommendation letters from your teachers, they will always come in handy 6.Research about residency permits and visas on official government sites 7.Go to the embassy and have an interview with anyone who can give you details and tips 8.Make sure to get an international credit card, trust me, they’re life savers 9.Check housing and prices 10.Research about which paperwork you need to take with you like (CV, certificates, diplomas) and get them all officially translated to English. 11.Check ticket fares and take in account luggage and weight 12.Remember tourist “visas” are 90 days so don’t book a one way ticket or a +90 day stay because.... 13.Unless you already have a visa or residence permit, DO NOT tell the people at the airport you’re moving to that country, they can detain you and make you pay a very expensive fine- 300 euros expensive fine 14.Be mentally prepared, it’s hard and lonely for the first couple weeks but just be resilient