The Post Uni Hangover Cure for Anyone Who Feels Lost in Their Twenties

Feeling lost after university? Yes me too, you are not alone…In this episode, we’re talking about the post uni hangover, that weird, deflating, confusing period after finishing university where you have no idea what is next for you. If you’re navigating uncertainty, comparing yourself to everyone around you, or questioning what’s next, this episode is for you.I share my own experience of finishing uni, feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, and unsure of my path, and how I moved through it to start building my life and career.This is your reminder that you’re not behind, you’re just getting started :) Timestamps 00:02:30 - feeling deflated00:05:30 - comparison is the thief of joy00:09:00 - burn-out00:10:30 - life audit00:14:00 - year recapWhat we cover:• Why you might feel deflated after finishing university• Comparison and the pressure of everyone else’s timelines• Burnout after years of constant output• How to do a simple life audit to reset your direction• Reflecting on your year and what you actually want next• Why your career doesn’t have to be linear (kaleidoscope careers)• Small, practical ways to move forward without spirallingThings mentioned in the episode:Recommendations of a cool kaleiscope careers:The assistant director to Netflix’s top boy, also a writer and actor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP_TpZEeSTwThink day :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO0bvT_smdMErifili’s book and episode to design your life and career: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu2L24RkXQQBUILD YOUR BOLDEST + BOSSIEST LIFE/ CAREERBossy Behind the Scenes: Essays, reflections, resources and all the behind-the-scenes of building a bold, bossy life.⁠https://substack.com/@bossybehindthescenes⁠WORK WITH MECreator/Founder Office Hours: Bring me your ideas, questions or whatever you’re stuck on, and we’ll turn it into a plan.⁠https://calendly.com/maahika/mentoring?back=1⁠Founders + brands: Work with me on storytelling, personal branding, content and strategy through Empower Sounds Media.Book a Strategy Session : ⁠https://calendly.com/maahika/branding-strategy-session?back=1&month=2026-07⁠Book a discovery call : ⁠https://calendly.com/maahika/discovery-call?back=1⁠Join the next personal branding sprint : ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNPFNgdt02CyvYsb6n9i8kmvEJRxQDmTwOVusTxII_tMoJ7Q/viewform?usp=header⁠Follow The Podcast/ Connect With MePodcast Instagram: @reclaimingbossyPodcast TikTok: @reclaimingbossyMy Instagram: @maahika.sMy TikTok: @maahika.sCollaborations + enquiries: [email protected]