Your twenties are meant to be the best years of your life, or so we are told…but the reality can be that actually they’re full of pressure to achieve so much when really you don’t have a clue how anything is supposed to happen. Often things just don’t quite work out how you imaged and we’ve certainly found comfort in discussing the things that don’t quite work out (along with having plenty of laughs along the way) so come and join us for a chat, hear how we are bumbling through our 20’s and take some comfort in knowing that you aren’t the only one that thinks that sometimes your 20s are hard.
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) In this episode we’re talking about how we stay grounded when life starts to feel a bit overwhelming. Whether it’s work, life or just generally the situation of the world right now, it can all feel a bit much from time to to. So we’re giving you 12 things you can start doing right away to feel calmer and more grounded.
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[email protected] / @20sarehard
charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe
helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury
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(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) A lot has changed in the past couple of weeks and we know we aren’t the only ones in this position. We thought we’d take the time to discuss how we’ve been dealing with big changes in our lives and how we approach change, whether it’s really good news or something that’s harder to come to terms with.
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@charlotte.phoebe / charlottephoebe.com
@helenabradbury / helenarbradbury.com
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(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) The past few months have resulted in a lot of us changing our priorities, whether or not we've wanted to. Even when it's been necessary it hasn't always been easy so this fortnight we're discussing how our own priorities have changed recently and how we've dealt with the impact of that.
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[email protected] / @20sarehard
charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe
helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury
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(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) None of us like having difficult conversations but they’re part of life so knowing how to navigate them and prepare for them can give you the confidence to tackle them head-on. Whether it’s calling out your racist relative, asking for that pay rise, confronting a friend or leaving a job, all of these conversations can feel hard to start. We’re sharing how we approach these topics and how to get used to initiating difficult conversations.
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[email protected] / @20sarehard
charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe
helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury
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(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) This week's episode is entirely dedicated to the anti-racism resources that we have found useful in the past few weeks. We know we still have a lot to do and that the list shared below is far from exhaustive but it's a good place to start. Becoming actively anti-racist and being an ally is lifelong work, and something that we will continue to put in the work for both on and offline. We know that sometimes we will get it wrong but calling each other and ourselves out for it is how we can learn and do better. Please share with us any resources that you've found helpful recently and we can continue to share them with the rest of our community. And to our black listeners, know that we hear you, we see you, we respect you and we are committed to doing the work.
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[email protected] @20sarehard charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury
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A full list of resources can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hUfLZGQlnasbjYr_xOzRXI4NrNYlddMMW0wX4vK3n44/edit?usp=sharing
The ones specifically mentioned in this episode are:
Why I Am No Longer Talking To White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge
Why You Need To Stop Saying 'All Lives Matter' by Rachel Elizabeth Cargle
How To Talk About Racism At Thanksgiving by Rachel Elizabeth Cargle
13th on Netflix
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) A lot of new trends have sprung up in the past few weeks. Some, like dalgona coffee and TikTok dance crazes, are fine and a nice distraction. Some aren’t so great though and the competitive nature and pressure of these trends can send us into a comparison spiral. We’re discussing them all, from working out 3 times a day to baking enough banana bread to open your own bakery. We’re all just trying to find our own ways to cope but without making ourselves, or anyone else, feel crumby.
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[email protected] / @20sarehard
charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe
helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury
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(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) What's the one thing you wish you could go back and say to your 13 year old self? Or maybe it's your 18 or 23 year old self? This fortnight we're discussing the lessons we've learnt that we wish we'd realised sooner.
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@20sarehard / [email protected]
@helenabradbury / helenabradbury.com
@charlotte.phoebe / charlottephoebe.com
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(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) Finding ways to stay conncted and keep in touch with loved ones is not more important than ever. There are so many thoughtful ways you can let the people around you know that you’re thinking of them, brighten their day and also maitain your own mental health and wellbeing in doing so. This fortnight we’re sharing all the different ways we’ve been staying connected, share more of our recommendations (who knew we could come up with any more after last week?) and share what we’ve been up to in these crazy times. Get In Touch @20sarehard @charlotte.phoebe / charlottephoebe.com @helenabradbury / helenabradbury.com Recommendations Noughts & Crosses Jumanji: The Next Level Toasted Veggie Cashew Bowl Thin Rich Happy: 3 Things To Remember
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) This fortnight we're sharing our favourite movies, TV shows, podcasts, playlists, books and cultural finds to keep you entertained during this strange time. Please get in touch with your favourite recommendations so we can share these too! Stay safe & stay home (if you can). Get In Touch @20sarehard / [email protected] @helenabradbury / helenabradbury.com @charlotte.phoebe / charlottephoebe.com Recommendations Safe The Stranger The Marvellous Mrs Maisel Schitt's Creek Friday Night Dinner Race Across The World The Great Race 100 Humans Cheer You Movies When Harry Met Sally Sleepless In Seattle Notting Hill Always Be My Maybe Crazy Rich Asians On The Basis Of Sex Molly's Game The Dolomite Is My Name The Hitman's Bodyguard Books The Ragdoll Series Becoming by Michelle Obama Girl, Stop Apologising by Rachel Hollis Circe The Pisces The Flat Share You can also use your library card on Libby, Hoopla or Overdrive Podcasts Terrible, Thanks For Asking Nobody Panic You're Wrong About NPR Isle of Calm Playlist Blue Sky Days by Liv Purvis Exercise Yoga With Adrienne Psycle London Instagram Peloton App 7 Minute Workout Do You Rumble Down Dog App (free till 1st May) Culture The National Theatre Youtube Channel London Royal Opera House Google Arts & Culture Zoo Live Cams National Gallery Keukenhof Tour Kitten Academy
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) These are weird times we’re living in, aren’t they? Every day we’re bombarded with more difficult and worrying news stories, with little indication as to when any of the madness is going to end. The best thing you can do (other than stay at home, unless you’re one of our amazing key workers) is to try and maintain a positive attitude. Even if you’re usually the most positive person going, right now it’s a bit tougher than usual to do that. We’ve decided to keep it real (as usual), and chat about how difficult the past 2 weeks have been and how much everything has changed, but also share with you the tips we use to try and stay positive. Sending you all lots of love, please stay safe!
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@20sarehard / [email protected]
@charlotte.phoebe / charlottephoebe.com
@helenabradbury / helenabradbury.com
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(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) You guys loved our episode on organisation last year so this week we're back getting all excited about getting your shit together - productivity. As two organised worriers, we're always looking for new ways to increase our productivity so this week we're sharing the routines that we try to stick to and the tips we swear by to make the most out of each day. Because being busy is not the same as being productive. Just as a side note, we record all of our episodes in advance and recorded this before social distancing really started, that said, chatting about productivity (especially if you’re now working from home) seem quite timely so hopefully this is still useful and we can serve as a nice distraction from what is going on in these scary times.
Get In Touch
@20sarehard / [email protected]
@charlotte.phoebe / charlottephoebe.com
@helenabradbury / helenabradbury.com
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