We Rise: Recent Episodes

Michelle C

Adulting is tough right? I know! We Rise, is the podcast for helping you successfully navigate it. Through conversations and learning from experiences, Michelle is on a journey to learn and uncover what brilliant minds have to say on a range of topics, and sharing the knowledge along the way. Keep the conversation going by getting in touch on social media @werisepodcast, using the hashtag #werise.

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The government have announced a scheme to help  ‘Generation Rent become Generation Buy’ but will this actually achieve that?

In this episode we break down the Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s proposal of government backed mortgages and whether it is a good thing.

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Lifetime ISA - https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/lifetime-isas/

Government Announcement of scheme - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/965665/210301_Budget_Supplementary_Doc_-_mortgage_guarantee_scheme.pdf

What are affordability checks? https://www.onlinemortgageadvisor.co.uk/mortgage-affordability/mortgage-affordability-checks/

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Following the theme of finding your passion, today's episode dissects purpose and discuss:

  • What is purpose?
  • How does it relate to passion?
  • How can I find it?

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We've all heard the saying 'follow your passion' but I think it's awful advice.

In this episode, I discuss:

  • What is passion?
  • Should you follow it?
  • What are some alternatives?

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References
Stanford Research Summary - https://news.stanford.edu/2018/06/18/find-passion-may-bad-advice/
80,00 Hours Research - https://80000hours.org/articles/dont-follow-your-passion/

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Transitioning from university to adulting can be so difficult. In this episode we will explore why according to research 49% of graduates feel down after university, and what can be done to help combat it.

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Getting Better at Adapting to Change - https://hbr.org/2016/09/how-to-get-better-at-dealing-with-change
Adapting to Change - https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/emotional-fitness/201603/adapting-change
Post Graduate Depression - https://i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/akdgqk/post-graduate-depression-and-mental-health-impacted-by-coronavirus-unemployment
Mental Health Support - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/
Student Minds - Mental Health Charity - https://www.studentminds.org.uk/graduatewellbeing.html
Cosmo - Post University Depression - https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/worklife/campus/a22575047/post-university-depression/#:~:text=Student%20Minds%2C%20who%20produced%20a,and%2040%25%20felt%20socially%20isolated

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Introducing this brand new podcast all about navigating adulting!

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