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In This Season
by Rae
In This Season pod is a reflective show about finding your footing in the period of your 20s. Through personal stories about people, work, culture, and general change, I explore how we learn to choose paths and live well through every season.
Episodes
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What hitting 10K followers taught me - my journey to find balance as a content creator
Hitting a follower milestone on Instagram felt surreal…and strangely unchanged at the same time. In this episode, I unpack my love-hate relationship with Instagram, the burnout, the breakthrough and the boundaries that sustain my system now. If you’re building something online (or just stay sane...
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The pressure to “arrive” in your 20s
If you’re in this season of your twenties then welcome to the “best years of your life” or “the defining decade” These are the years to find who you are, make big life decisions, travel, work, date, marry, make friends, get promoted and above all else; no regrets !! How does that make sense? This...
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What if it isn’t a willpower problem?
Have you ever woken up in the morning after going to bed so pumped and ready to tackle the next day, only this morning you’ve woken up with 0 motivation? Yesterday you crushed your to do list and more and today you struggle to get yourself to take a shower. Have you had that before? If that’s…
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Help! I’m having an identity crisis!
Identity. Something we’ve heard countless times before but do we know what happens when this becomes unstable? It’s a feeling we’ve certainly all experienced at some point, so why does no one talk about it!? In this episode, I chat openly about my identity crisis and give some insight into this...
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Why stillness feels so uncomfortable
We’re no strangers to hustle culture. The grind, the work ethic, the late nights and “Founders Journeys” are everywhere and while they can be very motivating, they are also promoting a dangerous identity based in work. In this raw and vulnerable episode, we’ll be discussing some struggles with…
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Feeling “unfound” in your twenties - not completely lost, but not found either
We all experience it, multiple times in our lives. That feeling of not knowing where you’re going…feeling lost. And your twenties are permeated with this feeling so we want to chat about it but with a spin… Maybe you’re like me, where you’re not completely lost, you have a vague direction, but...
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Grieving the version of myself that never got to exist
Have you ever caught yourself grieving a version of you that never actually existed? In today’s episode I unpacked the strange feeling of mourning the life you could’ve lived - the road not taken, the “what if” version of yourself. From identity and university expectations, to the pressure of...
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Is being single really that great?
We all know the idea that people share very frequently that “being single is amazing. It’s the best years of your life! Don’t take for granted how much free time you have!” Well after four years of being single I think I’m qualified to tell you the real realities of being without a relationship.
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why should I live with audacity?
We all know those people, those moments, where we had to physically step back and acknowledge someone’s audacity. Whether it was an ex making an outrageous claim, or a teacher saying something in public about someone. I had an experience like that recently with a friend (this is not an episode to...
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how to be cool & the trap of cool kid syndrome
Everybody at some point in their life has looked at someone and instantly thought “shucks! They are cool!” For whatever reason, this person‘s appearance or personality or brain or wit or style, made them look cool to you, but why is that? How do we get that? Can we create that and when does it go...
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why you shouldn’t reinvent yourself
“The reason we fail at keeping to our resolutions is because we try to reinvent ourselves from the ground up, which is too much to do and then impossible to execute all the checklist items.” So this year, I’m choosing not to reinvent myself, because what plant can flourish if it keeps being…
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was university a waste of time?
Half a million Rand in debt, and still jobless? Is university even worth it? Recently, on the radio, a presenter was arguing that a university education is no longer needed…especially in South Africa. Here’s my take on this question and my experience having gone to university while I couldn’t...
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Good intentions, missed calls
Has adulting made me a bad friend? Between deadlines, distance and my own emotional exhaustion - friendship feels harder than it used to. This episode is a confessional, a reflection and a gentle reminder that we’re all still figuring it out. I feel like I’m constantly dropping the ball. In this...
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More than a DM: what we’re really craving
In this season of disconnection the world appears to be a machine that is designed to get us to neglect what is really important about life. Poor social relationships, isolation and loneliness can increase heart disease by 29% and increase risk of stroke by 32%. If this is such a big public…
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Why we’re afraid of the finish line
In this season of almosts…I was journaling one night and recounting my success in sticking to some of my goals and celebrating this discipline, only to have the streak broken the next day by an emotional hiccup. This was not a one time incident; it appeared that whenever I told someone (or my...
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Filed under: avoiding everything
Join me (Rae) as we chat about why we act scared of the finish line by procrastinating and putting off tasks that we claim we “have” to do. Good news is, you’re not broken! Bad news is, you have to get yourself out of this loop. But don’t worry! In this episode we not only talk about why we’ve...
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Being intelligent is holding me back
Why smart people stay stuck. How I’m learning to ensure I didn’t peak in high school and how I’m actively choosing to achieve more by aiming for imperfection.
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The lost art of achievement without burnout
We live in a world that glories the grind. And I used to think that the more busy I was, the more worthy I became. The problem? There’s no finish line. Join me as we uncover the art of slow productivity and doing enough without doing it all.
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We’re back baby!
Long time know hear! It’s so good to be back to recording this podcast - I’ve missed it. Although I needed the break and the time to reflect, stepping back has shown me how much I love this creative process and the personal journalism In This Season gives me! The podcast needed a new direction, I...
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What I’ve learnt in second year university
A friend asked me earlier today what is one thing I learnt going from first year to second year in my university journey, I gave her two things: 1. Audit the wall on which your ladder is leaning (ensure that your habits now are aligned with where you want to end up someday in the future) 2. Have...
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In this fueling season P3
How can we live above the line? The line that we are talking about it the line between “thriving and surviving,” the line of burnout - the red zone. God does not desire for us to be living on a hamster wheel, He wants us to have abundant life and enjoy His creation. But in a world so obsessed…
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In this fueling season Pt 2
While burnout is commonly linked to working too hard, and taking too few breaks, it is also, and perhaps more frequently, a result of unresolved, distressing conflict with others. It is a trap I often fall into, getting anxious about tense relationships leading to me living in a burnt out state....
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In this fueling season P1
Have you ever looked at someone and thought, “they are so much more capable than me”? You think, “I would never be able to carry all that!” Actually, if God has called you to something, He will equip and strengthen you. Our job is to ensure that we are making sustainable decisions. Your ability…
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In this questioning season P3
How can we know when to stop asking and start trusting or keep seeking and knocking? I’ve found that if you think of it as two different channels it makes things clearer; you need to trust the heart of God and His will for your life. That’s channel one. And then you need to seek His word and how…
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In this questioning season P2
How can we deal with uncertain answers in the Bible? What if there is no clear answer? We are not living in the same conditions as the authors of the Bible were so how can we ensure we interpret the lesson from the story correctly and accurately without taking it out of context and adding our own...
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In this questioning season P1
Luke 18:17 talks of having faith like a child. And this faith is not passive but active, curious and seeking. I’m part one of the questioning season talks about the danger of accepting scriptures and sermons at face value without looking deeper into the context for yourself.
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New news in the life of Simply Rae
Join Rae in a quick recap of her time on church mission and the lessons she learnt along the way. Following that conversation, Rae opens up about some changes to the podcast that you’ll want to hear.
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Changing our thoughts… (Ephesians 4:23-24)
“Be made new in the attitude of your minds and…put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” We are currently in a battle. A battle for our peace, our sanity, our attention, our lives. How can we properly prepare for and protect against negative thinking…
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Writing Her Art - an episode exploring the poet Jana Gous
Jana Gous is a student at Stellenbosch University as well as a young up-and-coming Afrikaans poet. As a dear friend of Rae, she agreed to sit down and unpack her creative process, recent accomplishments and advice for other artists. Join Rae and Jana in this episode to discuss how to overcome...
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A vulnerable catch up: questioning my life while feeling the highs and the lows of a young adult
Rae had a conviction to get more niche within the podcast. With this decision to branch into a niche came a whole lot of life questions. How much should she share on social media? Is she being authentic? Should she even continue to record Simply Rae? (Good news, she is). And with these (almost)...
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Glow series week 3 - relationships and external environments
On to the 3rd and final week of this series…. How do you find Godly friendships? When should you cut ties with toxic friends? How can you use your external environment to protect your mental health? Join Rae today as she dives into all these questions to conclude this 3 part series. If you…
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Glow up week 2 - physical, intellectual, health and financial check ins
How would you rate your physical health? How are your hobbies? Do you read often? How much sleep do you get? Do you feel like you have freedom in your finances, or that your money has trapped you? These are all questions we’ll explore in today’s episode to continue discussing how we can upgrade…
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Glow Recipe Series - week one: internal light
This week is the first week of the 3 part Glow Recipe Series. We talk about Vision, Mindset, Emotional and Spiritual glow and growth.
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The Epidemic of Main Characters
We have created a selfish generation who have been told the world revolves around them. It’s not our fault but it is our responsibility to learn about why and how we can begin to see we are not “the main characters”
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Accept the love you deserve - an intellectual conversation about relationships
“We accept the love we think we deserve.” What kind of love are you surrounded by? I know for me, one of the reasons I’m so content to be single (in a romantic sense) is because I am still loved by beautiful friends and family. Love is not only found in romance. If you are looking for fulfillment...
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How to be disciplined - lessons from the army boot camp of building disciplined soldiers
Do you every look at soldiers in the army and think “wow, they are so disciplined!” If you’re like me, you’ve wondered their secrets and maybe even hoped to grow and build that level of discipline someday. The discipline that’ll keep you consistent and the person you want to be even when times…
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Advice from a nearly-20-year-old
My last week of being a teenager!!??? Here are 20 things I wish to leave with you after reflecting on nearly 20 years of walking this earth. Crazy how time flies!
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What emotionally strong people do not do
An extract from the book 101 essays to change the way you think is explored in the episode with Rae chatting about each characteristic of an emotionally strong person
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“It’s not that deep” - lessons from a weekend off in Cape Town and possibly failing exams
Hey guys! It’s Rae, welcome back! Join me for this episode as we chat about learning to let go of control and the way we hoped life would go in order to achieve peace and unchallenged joy in the midst of life’s challenges.
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University explained for dummies (by dummies)
Join an old time favourite guest, Savannah Farris and Rae as they dive into attempting to explain university and give advice and lessons learnt from first hand experience. Buckle up for some fun anecdotes, interesting quips and a whole lot of great stories! *Technical note; there was heavy…
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Recap on this last week; feelings on podcasting, university, vulnerability in recent disappointments
Hello lovely listeners! This informal episode is a little heart to heart with Rae as she expresses her recent thoughts and challenges she faces this last week. Join us as we hear about the “blah” week she had but more importantly, the lessons she’s brought out of it.
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How To Romanticize Your Life
We've all heard the idea of romanticizing your life and being the main character, etc. But do we know how to get started? Is this idea easier said than done? And how can I stick to it to discover if it really will change my life? These are the kinds of questions Rae looks into in this week's...
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The truth of reality TV
The truth is… it isn’t real. Rae has done some reading up on perhaps the darker side of reality TV shows and found some pretty interesting facts. Now she is in no way saying reality TV needs to end, her goal is to simply educate and call to question the aftermath of watching these shows. Join Rae...
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Date yourself first this Valentines day
Happy week of love guys! I know that’s super awkward but this episode isn’t as bad (hehe). Today we’ll be looking at why you should get to know yourself and date yourself before jumping into a relationship with someone. (If you are already dating someone then this episode also includes ways to…
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The not-so-soft side of self love with Kareena Hurst
Self love nowadays is a delicate balance between Pinterest vision boards and pretty Pilates photos and the hard runs at 5am. Finding this is balance can be long and dangerous. Join Rae and her forever friend Kareena Hurst as they chat about navigating the slippery slope of learning to love…
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Toxic positivity - the ins and outs
It all started with an Instagram dm, asking after the idea of toxic positivity….Thank you for tuning in today. I have done some research into toxic positivity after some people on Instagram started chatting to me about it and I’d love to share what I’ve read with you! I discovered that too much...
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“21st century disciples” with Levi Wimble
Bring a Christian in today’s world can be confusing and uncomfortable. Join Rae today as she chats to an old schoolmate of hers who has advanced to become a leader of the Amplified Youth Group in City Hill church. Levi Wimble has achieved many accolades throughout his life but his perhaps biggest...
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Dance first, think later
It’s the natural order. So, stop caring what they think. It only takes one person (you) to get up, stare the fear in face, and start dancing and the rest of them will join you because you were created to dance first and think later. We are human beings and when we get happy, we want to share it.…
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Answering critical Christian questions
Hello, hello! Welcome back to the Simply Rae pod! Today we are chatting with my beautiful sister Joanna Reardon and debating your "spicy" questions for Christians. When trying to sum up this episode, I found I could not...the only way to know what it holds is to listen. Let's go! Questions and...
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Dear 2024
Welcome to the first episode of the 2024 season! I'm so glad you stopped by to listen to this episode :) Here, we'll reflect on the highs and the lows that 2023 threw at us as a reminder that life can have both good and bad, and still be good. We'll then hear an entry from Rae's journal, in the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In This Season pod is a reflective show about finding your footing in the period of your 20s. Through personal stories about people, work, culture, and general change, I explore how we learn to choose paths and live well through every season.
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In This Season pod is a reflective show about finding your footing in the period of your 20s. Through personal stories about people, work, culture, and general change, I explore how we learn to choose paths and live well through every season.
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