Riding into the unknown: Recent Episodes
Mónica and Cristina Espinosa
We are two sisters: Cristina and Monica. In this podcast you’ll hear all things related to self growth, wellbeing, mental health, university, careers, as well as some of our other interests such as travel and language learning. We can’t wait to embark on this journey with you!
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I hope you all had a good Easter break and are excited for today's episode! Caitlin Reid joins us this week to talk about her experiences travelling around the world- she's absolutely fascinating and a great inspiration to all of us. She shares with us her spontaneous trips, spiritual adventures and crazy experiences around the world. Caitlin fell in love with travel at an early age and later discovered her love for solo travel and the growth that came with it.
Welcome back!! In today’s episode, we take you through what we believe to be the 4 pillars of personal finance.
In this week's episode, Carolina Hidalgo joins us to talk about her journey in becoming braver, appreciating life's small precious moments & the importance of feeling a sense of community to overcome life's most challenging obstacles.
Nora is a Scottish Moroccan in her early twenties. She is currently in her fifth year completing her MSci in Immunology, she did her masters placement at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden where she worked on a new treatment for HIV. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring new places especially in the outdoors and the highlands of Scotland. She also enjoys reading a good book. In today’s podcast, we’ll be talking about her experience living in Sweden, how to learn to be comfortable with your own company and a bit more into her career and university life.
Hi dear listeners! On this episode, we have a catch up as we review the past month of February. And answer some "Would you rather..?" questions!
In today’s podcast, we welcome Engil John, Monica’s best friend. Engil is an engineering student at the University of Glasgow and is currently working in a leading banking firm and alongside this she manages her own business.
In today's podcast we discuss: Social media toxicity, Societal pressures, Modern dating struggles
In today's episode, we discuss the good, the bad and the evolution of social media platforms. What do we use social media for nowadays? Does it still have the same intent that it used to? Are we on Instagram to keep in contact with our friends or are being sucked in by the algorithm to scroll and scroll through a marketplace of latest trends?
We dive into the reality of Instagram and how misleading social media can be. The flashy IG posts, the highlight reels and the curated feed- they are not an accurate representation of people's lives and we seem to forget that when we open up the app and scroll and scroll. This can even lead us into fooling ourselves by looking at our own picture perfect IGs, we cannot compare our mundane daily lives to those pictures on IG. This has led us into detrimental comparison with ourselves and others, into thinking we need to be more fun, more outgoing, more active, more put together, travel more but those 'boring' days where we simply don't do anything out of the ordinary ARE part of our life and they're meant to be there.
Following on from the topic on social media toxicity we discuss the ongoing societal pressures we face and the struggles of modern dating.
Modern dating can be complicated- are you looking for fun, experience or a committed lifetime partner? In today's society, we have more options than ever, back in the day people from the same town would get together, get married and build a future together. Nowadays, we have dating apps, we can date someone from another city, another country or even another continent. It can be overwhelming with the amount of options we have, so have we increased our pool for potential candidates or are we becoming dissatisfied with not choosing the right 'one'? We dive into modern dating struggles, our thoughts and our solutions. We discuss the importance of knowing oneself, one's values and core principles as the first step to finding a potential compatible partner. Stay tuned to learn more!
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Hey everyone, welcome to episode 51! We've officially passed the 50 episode mark, whoop!
In today's episode we discuss everything about language learning from:
- Our own experiences and how we learnt multiple languages
- The advantages of being multilingual
- The cognitive effects that bilingualism has on our brain
- Why do we learn a new language?
- Effective language learning tips
We want to share a quote that stuck with us: 'If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.' - Language is a tool that allows you to create a deeper connection with individuals from different parts of the world.
Today’s podcast is super wholesome, Tom Butt takes us on a journey through his childhood and explains to us how his parent’s careers, as police officers, played a big role in him growing up.
We discuss the importance of family relationships, parenting styles and dynamics and how they can all shape our adulthood.
Tom is a cycling enthusiast and has cycled across Europe and the UK. This year he is taking on a new challenge, cycling the North Coast 500, NC500.
Welcome back, it's the beginning of a new season! Season 5 has begun. It's the start of a New Year, for many it's a time where we set New Years resolutions and come up with new goals and for others it's a time where we keep the same habits and nothing major changes. In today's episode, we will be discussing the latter, why you don't necessarily need to be a 'new version of you' or change the way you are just because it's January. New Years Resolutions are amazing because they are almost like a fresh start, a new beginning and a time for transformation. However, according to a study done by the University of Scranton only 8% of people achieve their New Years resolutions (because they're often unrealistic) and you are basically telling yourself to be a completely different person because it's a New Year and not because you've set to achieve this goal for years. Goals take time, they take consistency, they take determination, you can start them in January but you shouldn't give up by the end of the month. If you're setting yourself a new goal it shouldn't be because 'it's January and I'm supposed to' it should be because you want to grow and step up and move forward (if you really want to keep at it). This episode isn’t about setting new year resolutions or changing the way we are. We will be examining the ways in which we can improve and continue with our previous habits or goals that we’ve set ourselves. Today we discuss:
Boundary and priority setting, and recognising our ‘negotiables’ and ‘non-negotiables’ If you quit you’ll never reach your goal but you can’t reach a goal without consistency. Purpose and meaning are core if you want to persist with something for a very long time. Motivation is temporary. Purpose is ongoing.
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Hi lovely listeners! This week, we review our past year as we scroll through our camera roll. We highlight our most precious memories, our biggest challenges, as well as our most valuable lessons.
We take you on our 2021 journey with us from experimenting with new recipes and our early days with running in January, month by month we share some of our best and happy moments and our biggest struggles and challenges. Tune in to hear more about key moments, fun anecdotes and special stories!
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Reviewing the book: "Alonement: How to be Alone and Absolutely Own it" by Francesca Specter.
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COP26 has been a huge event at the centre of the world's attention and proudly hosted in Glasgow. It has brought together thousands of global leaders, change makers, activists and volunteers- however has this been another excuse for greenwashing or has it allowed for meaningful change to take place?
In this episode we talk all things climate change, COP26, what it means for Glasgow and for humanity as a whole. What do we deem to be a successful conference and what objectives do we aim to achieve? We briefly touch on the climate agenda during COP26 and what agreements have been made in the final negotiations.
We discuss Monica's involvement with schools during COP and what she planned ahead of the conference. Education is a core part of moving forward and making sure that we as a collective are well informed of the issues that affect our society and planet, this is why having a positive influence on the younger generations is crucial. By changing our actions we can change the behaviours of others, how we decide to live will impact those around us.
So, is climate change an issue we can tackle at a personal level or can it only be tackled at a governmental level?
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Useful resources:
BBC- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-56901261
GOV.UK- https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cop-26-ends-with-global-agreement-to-speed-up-action-on-climate-change
WWF for schools- https://www.wwf.org.uk/get-involved/schools/resources/climate-change-resources
WWF- https://www.wwf.org.uk/what-we-do/climate-change-and-energy
Seat at the table, Jack Harries' documentary trailer- https://youtu.be/fbB1gycugks
One Young World- https://www.oneyoungworld.com/our-planet
G7 Summit- https://www.g7uk.org/
Hello dear listeners!
On the podcast today, we are joined by Irene Kibuika, Cristina's friend from work. Monica is feeling unwell - we wish her a speedy recovery! - so Irene kindly agreed to be a guest for episode 44. Rather spontaneously!
Delivering a very powerful and inspiring message following her journey of self-discovery, Irene shares the story of her relationship with her religion. The faith crises she endured, and the struggles with identity that stemmed from them. She brings awareness to mental health illnesses and her fight to regain control of her life by embracing the unknown.
Book recommended: "Untamed" by Glennon Doyle.
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“How come my friend Jane always does things on a whim while I need to make sure I’ve got my entire week planned in advance?” This and many similar questions may pique our curiosity. What personal characteristics apply more to us than others? And can we class ourselves under a set personality type?
We love learning about human psychology and why we are the way that we are. In this episode, we discuss some of the most popular personality tests out there. We talk through which traits we identify with and how we can keep growing as a result. We share our views on the accuracy of personality tests and the benefits of understanding oneself and others better.
16 personalities test: https://www.16personalities.com16Personalities The Myers & Briggs Foundation - MBTI Basics: https://www.myersbriggs.org › mbti...Web resultsMBTI®️ Basics - The Myers & Briggs Foundation The Enneagram Institute - Type Descriptions: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions The Nine Belbin Team Roles: https://www.belbin.com/about/belbin-team-roles
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For our Book Club this month, we read (or attempted to read) "Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need To Know About Global Politics" by Tim Marshall. A book about geopolitics that aims to understand how countries differ in progress, co-operation and political behaviour due to their geographical location. The book is sub-divided into 10 different chapters each looking at past, present and future of 10 distinct regions.
We have a mystery guest in today's episode, so listen in to find out who joins us today!
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Hey everyone, it’s October, the month where we say goodbye to Summer and welcome Autumn. With this comes figuring out a routine again, saying yes to plans with the girlfriends and being busy to the point the to-do lists are overflowing. How do we stop being on “auto-pilot” mode and prevent the feeling of our lives flying by without our notion.
Join us today, where we discuss how to stop being on “auto-pilot” and be more aware and intentional to what you say “yes” to. We focus on prioritisation, helping you choose what should come first in your to-do list.
“Auto-pilot” can happen if you’re filling unfilled at work, and just going through the motions of life. This is why we also touch on how to balance a 9-5 job and what you can do outside of work to maintain a good life/work balance.
It’s hard to juggle all things at once. You’re tired after work and all you want to do is watch netflix. That’s why having activities that you go to (sports, meditation, journalling, catch up with friends etc) on a weekly basis can help you get out of the rut of work-sleep-eat-repeat. It also gives you time off your screen and evaluate what you’re doing on your day to day basis.
The article we referenced on “auto-pilot” is here: https://stephsocial.com/2020/01/26/mindfulness-activities-to-love-your-life-again/
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Hey everyone!
Welcome back for our 40th episode! By reaching this little milestone, we wanted to talk about the importance of consistency in achieving our goals. We discuss the grit and resilience and how these two attributes go hand in hand in paving the road to success.
A very long podcast episode today, in our first ever chapter of this new series of the ‘Book Club’ we discuss the Defining Decade by Meg Jay.
This book talks about how you can navigate your twenties diving into work, love and the body and brain. It’s a book for everyone, whether you’re in your twenties or more ahead in life we think you can take some valuable lessons in these chapters.
Whether you’re confused about your career, overwhelmed by choices or lack of, lost in the dating world, or anxious about the future, Meg Jay has something for you.
We hope you enjoy our discussions and let us know what books you want us to include in our book club.
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Hey everyone,
Today we're getting real, deep and introspective talking about the importance of acknowledging your thoughts. Thoughts are complicated, oftentimes they can make us feel happy, sad, stressed, confused and the list goes on. How about if we just sat with our thoughts without judgement and observed them from a third person perspective? Through observing our own thoughts we become more introspective and gain a better understanding of our recurring thought patterns.
Through this process, we slowly peel the layers that are deep within us like unhealed traumas from the past. We can approach these uncured wounds by asking ourselves 'what happened to me?' as opposed to 'why did this happen to me?'. The book 'What happened to you? Conversations on trauma, resilience and healing by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey goes into more depth about this topic.
Let's talk habitus. Most of us live in a bubble, and sometimes it's important to pop it and see what's out there. We as a human species love comfort and that's completely normal. How many times do we actively seek to be in uncomfortable situations? We like to be surrounded by people who look like us or who are similar to us in their social class, religion, ethnicity or background because it provides comfort. This is very good for our wellbeing so we can feel as part of a group but it also doesn't challenge us to learn about those who are different to us. This means that the way we experience life, how we act, dress, speak, think, feel, will be influenced by our habitus and will guide our lives.
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Hey everyone,
Today we are talking about the fashion industry and how we can become more conscious about our buying decisions. We offer some tips and advice on ways that you can reduce, reuse and recycle your clothing.
We also discuss how fashion trends have changed over the years and our thoughts on them.
'Fashion doesn't have to be boring you can re-style, and if you can, invest in quality items that are going to last for a longer period of time- rather than cheaper trendier clothes that will go out of style in a season.'
Apps mentioned:
Good on you- https://goodonyou.eco/
Depop, eBay, Vinted, Facebook marketplace
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Season 4 is now here!! After some very enjoyable summer months, we are bringing you very exciting new content! 🤩
In this episode, Ep. 36, we share major life-altering plans, as we both venture into new jobs, diverting from our original career plans.
We cover not being afraid to change course, the expectations associated with doing something out of the ordinary, building confidence as a new start and the current job market.
We also have a very special announcement at the end of this week’s episode so make sure to listen until the end to find out!! 😍
Welcome to the last episode before we take a break for the summer holidays! Today is all about reflecting on the past 6 months. What goals did we set for ourselves at the start of the year? Did we achieve them? In this episode, we have a Q&A style conversation where we review how we've felt 2021 has gone so far.
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In today’s episode we are joined by the amazing Diana Githwe. Diana is Cristina’s friend from university and is now a PhD candidate at the Newcastle University. As well as pursuing her doctorate in the field of microbiology, she has a blog called “An Abundance of Melanin.” Her blog focuses on social issues, science, lifestyle, travel and so much more. She joins us on the podcast to talk about her experience moving away from home to a new city, her field of research, being a black woman in STEM, racial issues and her long distance relationship.
Diana’s favourite podcasts: - To my sisters - Black gals living - Receipts podcast
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Hey lovely listeners,
Today we're getting real, discussing Monica's thoughts on her third year results and her internship rejections. I'm sure many of you will be able to relate to the stress surrounding results day and the external pressure we get to well perform. It can be hard to deal with comparison when we see post after post on LinkedIn of people graduating with a First Class degree and we look down at our computer to realise that we didn't get the grades we needed to get into our dream job. If you have achieved the grades you wanted, we would like to massively congratulate you! And if you haven't then don't panic because life goes on and we hope that by listening to this episode we can bring you some comfort and hope for the future! Huge congratulations to everyone who has graduated University for all of their hard work and perseverance!!
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Today, we welcome Aisha Alzidi to the podcast! One of Cristina’s best friends from university, Aisha joins the ‘Riding into the unknown’ hosts to chat about what she’s been up to since graduating with a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering. She shares her experience as an intern in the Middle East Desalination Research Center. Through her accounts, we learn the importance of perseverance and how endless opportunities can be after university.
In addition, Aisha talks about her newly found creative outlet and how she worked as a trainee at Makers Oman. She also discusses how she had to adapt her mindset when returning back home to Oman after having studied at the University of Strathclyde in the UK.
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Hello beautiful listeners,
In today's podcast we sit to discuss: • Growing up and our view on feminism • Equality vs fairness • Gender equality • Female media representation- our favourite tv shows, films, Disney movies • Today's media influence on beauty standards • The male gaze • Women's Fashion • Female vs male attributes
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Bibliography: https://asia.nikkei.com/NAR/Articles/The-complex-culture-and-history-behind-K-beauty http://ebonythekoreanteacher.blogspot.com/2010/04/korean-must-save-face-chae-myeon.html https://thevarsity.ca/2017/03/05/for-many-south-koreans-beauty-standards-represent-a-cultural-struggle/
Hello dear listeners! Welcome back to another episode of 'Riding Into the Unknown.' We are joined today by Stuthi Hegde, a computer science student at the University of St Andrews, a STEM ambassador, an Amazon intern and Monica's best friend. In this episode, we dive into Stuthi's university experience and how the pandemic has affected her. We offer tips on how to maintain a balanced life whilst at university and how working for hours on end does not equal effective studying. Stay tuned until the end to hear about Stuthi's adorable lockdown surprise!
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Welcome to Season 3 of 'Riding into the unknown'! In this episode, Cristina is joined by her housemates: Jack Mahoney and Kieran Martin. The three of them discuss what it has been like to have finished university, starting out in the world of work as young professionals and their thoughts around self-learning post-university. They delve into topics such as experiencing quarter life crises and the importance of life-long learning.
Follow Jack's podcast 'What Is Going On?' here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3dI37CYTMCdE4HVle4W7y0
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Hello beautiful listeners, For the last episode of the season we have a special guest, Scherzo Wahid Naiborhu, a University of Glasgow alumn and financial adviser for a sustainable and renewable company that focuses on infrastructure projects. We dive into topics surrounding investing for beginners, offer financial advice and give tips on where you can start. We discuss: -When is the best time to start investing? -Where can you begin investing? -The hype around GameStop -Timing the market and is it possible? -Scherzo's personal journey into finance
Book recommendations: -Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham -Game Theory by E. N. Barron -Swimming with sharks by Joris Luyendijk
Hello beautiful listeners,
In this episode we discuss ways in which the information that you consume on a daily basis can be stored long-term. We talk about why building a second brain is really important to your life long learning. Additionally, we offer advice on how to let information actually sink in as well as discuss different learning techniques such as active recall and spaced repetition. We also touch on the fact that work and play are not two opposite things but rather that play and depression are the opposite as expressed by Naval Ravikant. We often hear the words 'Work Hard to Play Hard' which assumes that you can't be doing both at the same time. It's important for us to define what work means to us and where it is within that spectrum.
Check out Ali Abdaal's video: https://youtu.be/OP3dA2GcAh8 Check out Elizabeth Filips' video: https://youtu.be/4bxpsvcW2mc and https://youtu.be/96pSnIo4nDg
Hello dear listeners!! 💕
This week we have the pleasure to welcome fellow podcast creator Jack Mahoney! Cristina’s housemate & honorary Frenchman, Jack joins us this week to talk about growing up as an expat kid, the behind-the-scenes of making a podcast & fundraising to help adults with learning disabilities. We had so much fun sharing our personal stories and hearing from Jack’s personal experiences. Don’t forget to check out Jack’s podcast!
Jack’s podcast “What Is Going On?”: https://open.spotify.com/show/3dI37CYTMCdE4HVle4W7y0 Jack’s fundraising page for HFT: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jack-mahoney-hft
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Hey guys!!
Today we discuss FEAR. Why are we scared? How can we overcome our fears? Are our fears rational or irrational? We discuss common fears that people have and where these might stem from. We also share a story of what it is like to live without fear and if this as good as you might think? There are many things that we're scared of: fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of abandonment, fear of loss of freedom, fear of uncertainty and the list goes on. So how do we overcome these fears? Listen to the full episode to find out how ;)
We hope you really enjoyed this lengthy episode talking about our own experiences with fear and what we can learn from them.
Helloo beautiful friends!! In today's episode, we introduce you to Andrea Carolina Davila! A third year civil engineering student, with a passion for the environment and sustainable fashion. Andrea has launched her first brand, pure swim, a swimwear brand that recycles nylon from the sea and uses it to create gorgeous timeless pieces that anyone can wear. We discuss the struggles, highs and lows of our degree and what it's been like for Andrea doing online exams from Panama at 4am. Moreover, we dive into the lessons that Andrea has learnt being in a long distance relationship to living with her boyfriend for 6 months during lockdown. Fortunately, this year has brought them so much closer together and it's been wonderful for them both! Andrea takes us on her island hopping journey through San Andres and tells us about her next stops on her wish list. Andrea's Instagram: @andrecarodav Brand Instagram: @pu.reswim Website: Pureswimwear.shop Other resources mentioned: Swap Family Facebook Group Too Good To Go Good on You
Hello beautiful listeners! I hope you're all keeping well and are having a fantastic week. On today's podcast, Cristina and Monica catch up on their week and talk about Cristina's birthday festivities. They discuss the importance of human connection especially the bonds in friendships and how these have been maintained during the pandemic. Monica explains what her friendships look like post Instagram life and whether she feels disconnected from the world due to her social media absence. Cristina mentions that social media can be a powerful tool to connect with people you don't speak to on an ongoing basis and even reunite you with long distance friends. There are pros and cons to using social media as a means to connect with friends but we believe that making time in your diary to spend undivided quality time with friends whether that's over zoom or over a cup of coffee can really strengthen and deepen those connections with loved ones. Social media can often blur the reality of people's lives by exposing only the highlight reels but through meaningful conversations with friends you not only get a glimpse into their lives but a clearer portrait view. Let us know how you've been navigating friendships and what has helped you during this time! Contact us at: ridingintotheunknown@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @ridingintotheunknown Loads of love,
Monica & Cristina
Welcome back to ‘Riding into the unknown’!! This week we have the pleasure to talk with Matthew Tallents about engineering! Cristina’s work friend and process engineer, Matt is here to provide an insight into the innumerable opportunities a career in engineering can lead to. They discuss outreach efforts to promote engineering among young people, fostering the next generation of engineers. And initiate honest conversations about the future of sustainability within engineering sectors. This is an episode you don’t want to miss! The episode is available now on all major listening platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor.
This week we’re talking about internships! Are internships important? What do you even get from them? On this episode, we share our personal trajectories trying to gain valuable work experience in multiple ways. We unpick the application process and share our thoughts about unpaid internships.
On episode 20, we are delighted to speak with Diba Bazargani. One of Cristina’s best friends from university. Diba shares her experiences coming from Iran, growing up in Oman and studying in Scotland. They discuss their respective beliefs in religion and spirituality. And share what books they’ve been reading lately!
Are you waiting for the “right” time to start your business, your blog, to start learning that skill? You know there isn’t a right time but if there were, that time is now.
In this episode, Cristina and Mónica talk about some of the reasons why it may be difficult to get started in a new project and what holds us back. They share their experiences dealing with perfectionism. And offer advice on how to begin putting your work out there to create the content that is true to you. If you want to get in touch or join our community group, send us a message at: @ridingintotheunknown@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @ridingintotheunknown
Today’s guest is a very special one, Diana Mirza is a chess pro, an incredible friend and a beautiful soul. In today’s episode we uncover what it’s like to pursue your true passion, follow your own path despite the noise and listen to your intuition. Diana also shares her experience growing up playing chess and how she’s always felt like she’s a part of two different worlds. We hope you gain valuable insights and inspiration from this episode! Follow Diana on: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dianamirza YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ9Lrt9-5oWKAj1WNfaX6bg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianamrza/?hl=en
Cristina and Monica are back this week to talk about ways in which one can achieve a state of stillness in the mind, body and soul. All to help us lead a more fulfilling life. They share their views on boredom, how it can lead to creativity and discuss the toxicity associated with hustle culture. Follow us on instagram: @ridingintotheunknown If you want to get in touch or join our community group, send us a message at: @ridingintotheunknown@gmail.com
Our first guest of the year is none other than Monica’s favourite person, Omar Mshihadani! In today's episode, we get to hear what it's like to complete the world's longest mile march and what that's taught him about pushing outside of your own boundaries. We discuss the importance of maturity, growth and going after what you want because this has an impact on the trajectory that your life takes. We touch on growing up in a different culture to that of your parents (third culture kid) and the way that this teaches you to adapt to your surroundings. Follow us on instagram: @ridingintotheunknown If you want to get in touch or join our community group, send us a message at: @ridingintotheunknown@gmail.com
Happy New Year everyone!! 🎉 We’re excited to return to our weekly podcasting sessions by bringing you a fresh new season this 2021. In episode 15, we talk about New Year resolutions and end-of-year reviews. We reflect on the lessons learned in 2020 and what we’re taking forward into 2021.
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Welcome to the last episode of year! In episode 14, we have the pleasure to talk with Joanna Korhonen. Swedish structural engineer, talented craftswoman and a good friend of Cristina's! Born in China and raised in Sweden by Finnish parents, Joanna talks about the struggles of growing up in a non-diverse environment. We talk about not fitting into a culture/country, our experiences with racism and our search for identity.
A bit more of a catch up call with you all this week! Monica talks about her experience preparing for online university exams. While Cristina celebrates the end of lockdown in England and shares what this past month working from home has been like. We discuss our ways of coping with stress and feelings of depression. Remember to be kind to yourself! 😘
How do we work towards having healthier relationships with those closest to us? Whether it’s with friends, family or a significant other, it’s important to recognise what are some of the do’s and don’t’s when navigating relationships.
In this episode, we talk about the importance of being there for one another while respecting each other’s space, recognising when and how to offer help. All while considering that we’re not overstepping existing boundaries. We also discuss topics such as “victim mentality” and “people pleasing” so if this is something you’d want to learn more about, go give this episode a listen!
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This week we’ve invited our first guest! She is none other than our cousin Czarlene Adoptante Cancino! Currently undergoing her final year in history at Kings College London. She talks about her university experience, navigating friendships, moving from Spain to the UK at a young age and much more!
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It’s episode 10!! Welcome back to ‘Riding into the unknown’! This week, Cristina and Monica chat about how to defend one’s goals and ideas, not letting others shut them down. They also discuss the importance of having one’s ideas challenged so as to identify our own unconscious biases and be more understanding of the diversity around us.
Book mentioned: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Christopher Voss and Tahl Raz
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How to deal with uncertainty in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic? Cristina shares a personally vulnerable experience with us and goes on to discuss how to best approach the unknown. All while understanding how vital it is to deal with our emotions as we go through these unprecedented changes. Monica emphasises on the importance of finding support and guidance from our communities. And delves deeper into the power of finding passion projects to navigate feelings of sadness and isolation.
Audiobooks mentioned: “Learn Italian with Paul Noble” “Learn German with Paul Noble”
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In today’s episode, we talk about the importance of a night routine and how this gives you a head start on your following day. Creating a night routine with rituals, practices and activities that work for you is the best way to calm your mind and soul before bed. Monica shares with us some of her practices that help her sleep comfortably at night and get up early in the morning. Cristina talks about the importance of planning the night ahead- clothes, meal prep, task list to get you ready for the following day. We hope you take some valuable tips and advice from this episode and we’d love to know what your night routine consists of so email us at @ridingintotheunknown. Good night!
In today’s episode, we share with you our personal journey to building self confidence coming from a place of fear and anxiety. Monica opens up about her struggles with hyperhydrosis, shyness and feelings of invisibility and how she has evolved to become a more confident individual who doesn’t fear to stand up for herself and be her own best friend. Cristina takes us own her journey throughout high school sharing her struggles and challenges she faced being a foreigner. She gives us the advice we all need and tells us about the steps she took to slowly build up her confidence. Always remember that confidence is not linear and it’s very much a journey of self discovery and self growth.
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Welcome back! This week we talk about short vs long term satisfaction & how to set long term goals. We emphasise the importance of reaching fulfilment by seeking delayed gratification instead of instant gratification. Hope you enjoy listening!
Welcome back for another episode of Riding into the unknown! This week we talk about the fearsome Imposter Syndrome! We discuss the different types in which we mask our insecurities and feelings of not being “good enough” - as well as our ways of coping when we begin to doubt ourselves.
Cris and Moni talk about their experience studying engineering at university and playing chess from a young age.
This episode is all about the importance of female representation in male dominated environments.
We discuss the ways in which we thrive in male dominated environments, promote STEM disciplines and feel towards female underepresentation in leadership roles.
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Hello beautiful listeners,
Why are we so addicted to social media? In our third episode, we discuss the drug that is social media and the way it has been designed to keep you tied to it. We express the harmful effects that social media has on our daily life and what you can do to be more intentional with your social media usage. Monica shares the lessons she has learnt from her social media break and how it has benefited her life.
Some of our advice includes deleting social media apps that harm your self esteem and create feelings of comparison, muting and unfollowing people on social media, using app limits and downtime, swapping morning Instagram scrolling for an online course or activity and dedicating real time to friendships not just by commenting on their posts but by spending undivided time with them.
We highly recommend you watch ‘The Social Dilemma’ on Netflix where tech experts sound the alarm on the dangerous human impact of social networking. Podcast recommendation: ‘Your Undivided Attention’ by Tristan Harris and Ada Raskin expose the hidden designs that have the power to hijack our attention, manipulate our choices and destabilise our real world communities. More on: www.humanetech.com
Make sure you check out Marta and Maija’s podcast at ‘In Our Twenties’ available on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify where they discuss everything from pop culture, politics, college and much more! (Monica got the opportunity to be a guest on their podcast too).
In today’s episode, we speak about the importance of loving your own presence and taking care of your own wellbeing. We touch on how to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle during this pandemic. We share our experiences with solo travel and dive deep into Cristina’s adventures around South East Asia as well as her independent months in Germany. Let us know if you enjoyed this episode and we’ll be sure to share more of our solo travel trips. If you felt inspired to solo travel then make sure you check out Cristina’s YouTube channel right here: @aleaftolive
Cristina is just starting her graduate job working from home and Monica will soon begin her third year at university - remotely. On our first episode we discuss our impressions on adapting to online learning, managing relationships and dedicating time for our mental health amidst a global pandemic.
In this podcast, you will listen to uncut and unfiltered conversations with Cristina and Monica (and guests) where they take you along their journeys into the unknown.
By tuning into this podcast you will hear all things related to self growth, wellbeing, mental health, university, careers, as well as some other interests such as travel and language learning.