They’re not just pixels and boss battles — video games are modern-day portals, stress relievers, and sometimes even therapy with a controller.

In this episode of Life’s Side Quests, I’m diving into the surprisingly wholesome, weirdly emotional, and endlessly fascinating world of video games. Whether you're a lifelong gamer or someone who still presses all the buttons at once, there’s something in this digital playground for everyone.

I’ll chat about the benefits of gaming — from escapism and social connection to skill-building and storytelling that rivals the best films — and push back against the outdated idea that games are just for kids or couch potatoes. Spoiler: they’re for all of us.

So pick your player, power up, and let’s explore why video games might just be one of the greatest side quests of all time.

t connects us, entertains us, distracts us… and occasionally destroys our will to live. Yep, it's time to talk about social media.

In this episode of Life’s Side Quests, I dive into the beautifully messy digital universe we scroll through every day — the good, the bad, and the unhinged. From wholesome dog videos and supportive online communities to comparison spirals and doomscrolling-induced anxiety, social media is a double-edged sword that we keep willingly poking ourselves with.

Is it ruining our attention spans or revolutionising the way we connect? Can it be both? Let’s talk about our love-hate relationship with likes, shares, and shouting into the void.

Let’s face it — life isn’t always a main quest. Sometimes, it’s just about surviving the side missions: the bad days, the stress spirals, and the moments where your only achievement is putting on clean socks.

In this episode of Life’s Side Quests, I unpack the weird, wonderful, and occasionally questionable ways we cope. From comfort TV to retail therapy, rage walks to denial naps — I’m exploring how we all find ways to keep going when things get a bit... much.

No judgment, no preachy self-help vibes — just an honest chat about mental load, survival mode, and finding small joys in the chaos. If you've ever cried into your takeaway or panic-cleaned your entire flat at 2AM, this one's for you.