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Growth In Progress
by Charlotte & Helli
Growth In Progress (formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) is a fortnightly podcast where best friends Charlotte & Helli catch up for a frank discussion about the things that aren’t usually spoken about. Whether it’s friendship breakups, the reality of quitting a job, maintaining your mental health, figuring out your finances, life not working out how you imagined or just trying to be a better person, knowing where to start can feel uncomfortable and overwhelming. The pressure to get it right is real but there’s comfort in knowing you’re not the only one feeling this way. Tune in each fortnight for an open and honest chat about the realities of early-adulthood and plenty of laughs. Nobody’s perfect, but we are Growth In Progress.
Episodes
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49: How We're Staying Grounded
(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…
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48: Dealing With Change
(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...
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47: Changing Priorities
(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…
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46: Having Difficult Conversations
(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…
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45: Anti-Racism Resources
(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...
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44: Problematic Lockdown Trends
(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…
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43: Advice To Our Younger Selves
(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. Get In Touch @20sarehard /...
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42: Staying Connected
(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…
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41: The Bumper Recommendations Episode
(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...
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40: How To Stay Positive
(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...
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39: Increasing Your Productivity
(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…
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Episode 38: Managing Expectations
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) In this episode we discuss how to manage your expectations of yourself, where you “should” be and what you “should” have already acheived. We can all be guilty of seeing ourselves big goals but there’s a difference between a stretch-target and setting yourself...
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Episode 37: Setting Boundaries
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) This fortnight we're diving into boundaries, why they're so important and how to set them. We're sharing how we've learnt to set boundaries and when we started to notice that we needed some. We've also got our latest recommendations so there's plenty of you to...
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Episode 36: How To Make A Difference
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) This week we share all the ways, big and small, that you can help to make a difference both on a local level and more globally. There's so much going on in the world right now that it can feel so overwhelming, you know you should be doing something but where do...
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Episode 35: Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) Stepping outside of our comfort zones is something we both try to do on a regular basis. Sometimes it's something smaller like joining a new club, other times it's taking a huge career change. Whatever it is, we've both found that it can be so rewarding when we...
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Episode 34: Setting Realistic Goals
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) We’re back! It’s a brand new year and we thought it was the perfect time to chat goals and specifically how to set realistic goals that you can actually stick to and achieve. We’d love to hear what yours are (no matter when you’re setting them!) so don’t forget...
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Episode 33: The 2019 Round Up
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) Can you believe we’re almost at the end of the year, and the decade? No, we can’t either! So before we take our end of year break (don’t worry, we’ll be back in January with plenty of new discussions) we thought we’d take a moment to look back on the rest of…
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Episode 32: Friendship Breakups
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) In this fortnight's episode we're discussing friendship breakups. We cover why they can be so upsetting but also how they can be so important. We share some of our own experiences of when we've had to let friendships go and how we have navigated the sometimes...
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Episode 31: Loneliness
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) We know we’re a little late and the sound quality isn’t great this week but we’re hoping you’ll forgive us as we work out our new recording logistics! This fortnight we're discussing loneliness and why it's ok if you feel lonely. This is a discussion usually...
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Episode 30: Facing Your Fears
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) A little late but finally this fortnights episode is up and we’re discussing fears. We share some of our biggest fears, how we’ve started to face them and also how to go about combatting your fears, from the tangible every day fears to the bigger things that…
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Episode 29: Coping With Worry & Uncertainty
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) It's here, our first UK/Australia episode! This fortnight we catch up on all the crazy things that have happened in the past couple of weeks and then dive into our topic: coping with worry and uncertainty. As two self-confessed life-long worriers we have…
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Episode 28: Solo Travel
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) This week we’re discussing one of our favourite topics, solo travel and busting some of the myths that surround it. Whether you’re a seasoned pro like Helli or just starting to dip your toes in like Charlotte, it can be such a fun and exciting experience that…
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Episode 27: Credit Cards
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) This fortnight we’re back talking about money and this time we’re exploring the (sometimes scary) world of credit cards. We’ve all head the horror stories of spiralling debt and creating bad financial habits associated with credit cards but in fact they can be...
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Episode 25: Discussing Body Image
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) In this fortnight’s episode we’re discussing body image. It’s a huge topic and we’re very aware that we come at it from 2 very specific perspectives and a place of privilege, however, it’s also something that effects everyone at some point in their life. As…
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Episode 24: How To Stay Motivated
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) Are you struggling to get back into the swing of things after a break over the summer? Or maybe you’ve been working towards a goal for what seems like forever and suddenly you find yourself running out of steam? Maybe you just need the kick up the backside to…
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Episode 23: Long Distance Friendships
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) In this fortnight's episode we decide to tackle the topic of long distance friendships. Most of us have friends that we adore but don't get to see all that often simply because of geography. Maybe one of you moved, or you were all scattered over the country…
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22: Keeping Fit
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) We all know that exercising and keeping fit is important but it can often feel so difficult to work it around our busy lives and other commitments. Even if you love working out, finding the time can feel like a real challenge. This fortnight we discuss the ways...
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Episode 21: Why It's Ok To Quit Your Job
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) We’ve spoken about careers and finding the right job before, but this week we’re talking about why it’s okay to quite your job. Your 20s can be a confusing time trying to figure out what you want from your career and what job makes you happy, but the added...
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Episode 20: Q&A
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) This week we celebrate reaching our 20th episode by answering the questions you've been sending in over the past couple of weeks. From our favourite podcasts to the highs and lows of our twenties, we share our thoughts and also some of our favourite things from...
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Episode 19: Catch Up #2
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) After a busy few weeks we decided to spend this fortnight catching up properly, sharing what we’ve been up to over the past month or so and doing what we do best, having a good old chat. Normal discussion topics will resume next week (in preparation for our…
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Episode 18: Comparison
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) In this week’s episode we catch up on our recent trips to New York (Helli) and Lisbon (Charlotte) and get into the big old topic of comparison. It’s something that seems to effect us all, whether we’re comparing ourselves to our friends, strangers on the…
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Episode 17: Sustainability
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) This fortnight we’re tackling another big topic, sustainability. Until now we’ve been a little nervous to discuss this because we’re far from experts and know we could both do more. It can also feel like such an overwhelming task to have to ‘save the world’ but...
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Episode 16: Budget Travel
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) It's no secret that we both love to travel and explore new places but neither of us have the money or time to just drop everything and explore somewhere new whenever we fancy it. We're both advocates of the fact that whilst being able to travel is a privilege…
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Episode 15: Discussing Personal Style
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) This fortnight we decided it was about time we discussed something a little lighter so we're chatting all about fashion, personal style and wardrobe staples. It's something we both love and can be so much fun so whether you want to just get involved in the...
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Episode 14: Feeling Overwhelmed
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) We're back with another episode and what a fortnight it's been! It's been busy for both of us and so it seemed only right that we are discussing that feeling of being overwhelmed in this fortnight's episode. We get into why it's OK and totally normally to feel...
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Episode 13: Getting Organised
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) This fortnight we're getting stuck into one of our favourite subjects - organisation! Yes, this can seem a little dry at first but it's one of our favourite things because there's nothing better than feeling organised and on top of life. Whether you're a full...
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Episode 12: Catching Up
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) This week we decided to just have a bit of a natter over some tea & mini eggs (because who can resist when it’s the season for them?). We catch up about everything we’ve been up to recently, discuss our favourite teas (with some possibly controversial…
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Episode 11: Discussing Women's Health
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) This week we talk all things women’s health, but guys, don’t turn off because it’s important for you too! In fact, we think it’s important that we all start discussing our health more and removing some of the taboos surrounding these discussions. We aren’t...
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Episode 10: Long Distance Relationships
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) This week we are discussing long distance relationships, a topic that is very close to both of our hearts and something that we could chat about for hours. We have both been in long distance relationships for some years and in that time have found that not only...
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Episode 9: Consuming Social Media Responsibly
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) This week we are chatting all about social media. Love it or hate it, social media is a big part of most of our lives and for all of its benefits there are some drawbacks that we’ve been thinking about more recently. It isn’t always easy to create boundaries...
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Episode 8: How To Save Money
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) It’s a brand new year and we are kicking it off by talking about saving money! We know that money can sometimes seem a little boring and be a bit of a taboo subject but we think its really important that we all start to have more open conversations about money...
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Episode 7: The Best of 2018
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) 2018 is almost over so this week we're taking a look back at the past 12 months and sharing some of our favourite moments, the best days we've had and the things that we've discovered that we now couldn't be without! Grab a cup of tea (a biscuit brew wouldn’t…
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Episode 6: The Best Advice We've Received
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) This week we are talking all about the best pieces of advice that we have received. We both love hearing what other people’s favourite advice is so this wee'k we’ve decided to share ours with you, how these have changed our perspectives and why we love them so...
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Episode 5: Finding Your Dream Career
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) This week we chat all about our recent trips to Prague, Riga and Stockholm (don’t we sound so glamorous?!), share some cosy recommendations to provide some comfort in this freezing weather and also discuss careers. There’s so much we want to discuss about…
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Episode 4: Expectations vs Reality
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) This week we discuss all of the expectations we had for our twenties and how they didn’t quite work out how we had imagined. The reality of jobs, living situations, money and even how we decorate our living environments are all very different from what we had...
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Episode 3 : Travel
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) In this week's episode we discuss all things travel! We cover everything from how there is no right way to travel, how to find a travel style that suits you and include some tips on how to make travelling more accessible. Get In Touch @20sarehard…
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Episode 2 : Friendship
(Formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) Welcome back to 20s Are Hard! This week we share what we have been up to recently and our latest recommendations before delving into our first discussion topic, friendship. We’re discussing everything from why friendships are so important to us, how we make…
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Episode 1 : Pilot - Welcome to 20s Are Hard
Get in touch with the podcast at [email protected] or on Instagram at @20sarehard Follow us on Instagram: @charlotte.phoebe @helenabradbury
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Growth In Progress (formerly the 20s Are Hard podcast) is a fortnightly podcast where best friends Charlotte & Helli catch up for a frank discussion about the things that aren’t usually spoken about. Whether it’s friendship breakups, the reality of quitting a job, maintaining your mental health, figuring out your finances, life not working out how you imagined or just trying to be a better person, knowing where to start can feel uncomfortable and overwhelming. The pressure to get it right is real but there’s comfort in knowing you’re not the only one feeling this way. Tune in each fortnight for an open and honest chat about the realities of early-adulthood and plenty of laughs. Nobody’s perfect, but we are Growth In Progress.
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