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Not Us Podcast

A podcast hosted by two sisters and for people who are raw, real and curious about who they are becoming - one story at a time.

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    The reality of acceptance & queer healing with Robert Finlayson & Earl Gregory | Not Us Podcast

    How do you find your true self when the world tells you to change or stay hidden? In this raw, celebratory Pride Month episode of the Not Us podcast, sisters Angela and Samantha sit down with award-winning West End and South African musical theatre legends (and husbands!) Robert Finlayson and Earl Gregory.Together, they pull back the curtain on the glamorous stage lights to discuss the messy, beautiful realities of navigating gay relationships, confronting generational shame, and processing the trauma of being 'other'. Earl shares his profound experience with "queer healing" through performing in drag for Kinky Boots, while Robert offers his dual perspective as both an industry veteran and a practicing therapist dealing daily with the systemic loneliness experienced by older gay men.From growing up in militarised spaces and the hoods of South Africa to surviving the high-stakes hustle of the London theatre scene, this episode tackles why Pride remains a vital act of defiance. If you've ever wrestled with imposter syndrome, external validation, or finding your chosen tribe, this deeply human conversation is your reminder to show up exactly as you are.Connect with our guests:Robert’s Therapy Practice: Finlayson Hypnosis / Living Well OrganizationFollow our journey: Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @NotUs_PodcastGot questions or want to connect? Email us: [email protected] this conversation resonated with you, please like, leave a comment below with your thoughts, and subscribe for weekly episodes navigating change, choice, and all the messy bits in between!Hashtags#pridemonth2026 #queerhealing #musicaltheatre #LGBTQPodcasts #AgeGapLove #notuspodcast #WestEndActors

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    What Pride Month Is Really About (And Why It Matters In 2026) | Not Us Podcast

    Pride didn't start as a party. It started as a protest.This week on Not Us Podcast, sisters Angela and Samantha share their personal experiences as members of the LGBTQIA+ community while exploring the history of Pride, the Stonewall uprising, coming out, discrimination, allyship, and why LGBTQ+ rights remain fragile even in countries that appear progressive.From growing up in South Africa to living in Europe, we talk openly about sexuality, identity, religion, workplace discrimination, family acceptance, finding community, and why visibility still matters.We also discuss:🏳️‍🌈 The origins of Pride and the Stonewall riots 🏳️‍🌈 Why Pride Month is still political 🏳️‍🌈 Coming out stories and family reactions 🏳️‍🌈 Growing up gay in South Africa 🏳️‍🌈 Religion, identity and belonging 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ rights around the world 🏳️‍🌈 Corporate Pride and performative allyship 🏳️‍🌈 Why representation matters 🏳️‍🌈 How allies can show up meaningfullyThis isn't a conversation about labels.It's a conversation about human rights, visibility, and creating a world where people can safely be themselves.#PrideMonth #LGBTQ #ComingOut #HumanRights #Pride2026 #NotUsPodcast #QueerVoices #LGBTQRights #Allyship #Stonewall

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    Football Rivalries, Family Drama & FIFA World Cup Chaos | Germany vs England vs Brazil

    The FIFA World Cup is almost here… and apparently our family relationships are once again hanging by a thread.This week on Not Us Podcast, we’re talking football rivalries, national loyalty, World Cup obsession, sports culture, and the deeply irrational emotional damage caused by supporting the wrong team.Angela backs Brazil and England. Samantha supports Germany with the emotional commitment of a medieval knight defending a kingdom. Naturally, this becomes a problem.We get into:why football feels almost religiousgrowing up in a hyper-competitive familyEngland’s eternal “It’s Coming Home” optimismGerman football discipline vs Brazilian flairfootball hooligans, drama and fake injurieswomen’s football finally getting the attention it deserveswhy South Africans are obsessed with European footballthe weird emotional loyalty sports createsthe new FIFA World Cup ruleshalftime shows, Shakira, BTS and football becoming entertainment cultureWe also somehow discuss:David Beckham, Sergio Ramos, Maradona’s Hand of God, Pickles the dog who found the stolen World Cup trophy, and why our mother still hasn’t emotionally recovered from having a Manchester United supporter in the family.So basically:football, identity, chaos, tequila.⚽️ Hosted by sisters Angela & Samantha🎙️ Not Us PodcastNew episodes weekly on change, choice, identity, culture and all the messy bits in between.#FIFAWorldCup #FootballPodcast #WorldCup2026 #BrazilFootball #EnglandFootball #GermanyFootball #WomenInSport #FootballCulture #SportsPodcast #NotUsPodcast

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    From Burnout to Artist: Nikki Edwards on finally living her childhood dream

    What happens when the safe career you spent years building suddenly feels completely wrong? Or worse… what if it never really fit you in the first place?This week on Not Us Podcast, we’re joined by London-based mixed-media artist Nikki Edwards to talk about burnout, bad fits, creative identity, and the long, messy road back to herself.Before becoming a full-time artist, Nikki worked in top advertising agencies across South Africa, London, and Sydney. On paper, she was successful, in demand, and living an exciting creative life. In reality? She found herself stuck in a pattern of burnout, breakdowns, time off, and starting over. Sometimes in new jobs. Sometimes in new cities. But never quite able to outrun the childhood dream she’d had since she was three years old.Today, somewhere between unfinished creative projects, experimentation, uncertainty, and finally trusting herself, she’s building a life that feels far more honest.The strange thing is, none of this was new. At three years old, Nikki already knew what she wanted to be: an artist.We talk about:choosing the “safe” career pathwhy creative industries can quietly break peopleAI panic and what it means for artistsbeing South African abroad and apparently “too direct”unfinished projects and creative guiltcomparison, fear, and starting overwhy physical art matters more than everand what happens when you stop ignoring yourselfThis isn’t one of those neat “quit your job and follow your passion” conversations. It’s about the awkward middle bit. The uncertainty. The grief. The identity wobble. The practical fear. The mess. And sometimes having to navigate all of it a little naively just to keep going.Because becoming yourself often takes much longer than expected.Guest: Nikki EdwardsLondon-based mixed-media artist working from Hackney Downs Studios.Nikki’s details IG: https://www.instagram.com/nikki_edwards_studio_london/Website:www.nikkiedwardsstudio.co.ukEmail: [email protected]#CreativeBurnout #ArtistLife #CareerChange #WomenInCreative #Creativity #LondonArtist #NotUsPodcast

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    Why Saying No Feels So Hard | Boundaries, People-Pleasing & The Power of a Clean No

    Why does saying no feel so loaded?This week, we talk about the power of a clean no: the kind that does not come with a 20-minute explanation, three days of guilt, or a fake yes that turns into resentment.We unpack people-pleasing, overcommitting, boundaries, women being conditioned to make others comfortable, and the difference between saying yes from truth versus saying yes because you are scared to disappoint someone.It gets funny, personal, and very honest, because apparently even a simple “no” comes with childhood conditioning, cultural rules, body signals, guilt, and one highly questionable David Beckham dream.A real conversation about letting your yes be yes, and your no be no.Keywords: boundaries, saying no, people pleasing, clean no, self trust, relationships, women, communicationHashtags: #NotUsPodcast #Boundaries #PowerOfNo #PeoplePleasing #CleanNo

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    Motherhood, Choice & The Mother Dilemma | Not Us Podcast

    This week, we’re talking about motherhood.Not just the obvious version. Not just birth, babies, and biology. We’re talking about the bigger question: what makes someone a mother?Neither of us has human children, but this conversation gets personal fast. We talk about wanting babies, not wanting babies, fertility treatment, adoption, fur babies, same-sex parenting, single mothers, and the women who mother us in different ways throughout life.It’s funny, honest, emotional, and occasionally ridiculous, because apparently even Mother’s Day can’t escape sister chaos.For anyone who mothers, wanted to mother, chose not to, couldn’t, adopted, nurtures, protects, guides, or loves something with their whole chest: this one’s for you.Keywords: motherhood, Mother’s Day, fertility, adoption, fur moms, same-sex parenting, choice, women, familyHashtags: #NotUsPodcast #Motherhood #MothersDay #ChoiceAndChange

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    Midlife Crisis Or Midlife Unraveling? | The Truth About Change, Identity & Self-Acceptance

    Is it a midlife crisis… or is life finally asking you to stop pretending?This week, we’re talking about midlife unraveling: the moment old roles, old armor, and old ways of coping stop working.We get into Brené Brown’s take on midlife, the difference between crisis and unraveling, why self-acceptance matters more than external validation, and why change can feel like being dragged through a shopping mall with your heels in the floor. Very dignified. Very human.This episode is about:resisting changeletting go of old armorchoosing curiosity over certaintyambition, self-worth, and validationbecoming more honest about who you are nowA real sister conversation about growing up again, but with better shoes and slightly more swearing.Keywords: midlife unraveling, midlife crisis, self-acceptance, change, identity, growth, women in midlife, Not Us PodcastHashtags: #NotUsPodcast #MidlifeUnraveling #MidlifeCrisis #SelfGrowth #ChangeAndChoice

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    Outgrowing Your Life, Friendships & Relationships | Not Us Podcast

    Sometimes the hardest choices are not about what is wrong. They are about what no longer fits.This week, we’re talking about outgrowing parts of your life: friendships, relationships, work, routines, old patterns, and even versions of yourself.We get into:why some endings are soft and others are full dramathe guilt that comes with choosing yourselfstaying too long because you don’t want to hurt peoplehow to tell the difference between truth and wound responseand why outgrowing something is not failure, it is movementIt’s a big conversation about change, compassion, self-honesty, and learning how to let go without making yourself or anyone else the villain.Keywords: outgrowing your life, friendship breakups, relationships, change, self-honesty, choosing yourself, life choices, growthHashtags: #NotUsPodcast #OutgrowingYourLife #ChoosingYourself #Friendships #Relationships #Growth

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    Glow Up vs Glow Down: Beauty Trends, Corporate Life & Aging Gracefully | Not Us Podcast

    We talk a lot about glow ups.Looking better. Doing more. Fixing the outside.But what happens when the inside doesn’t match?In this episode, we break down glow up vs glow down through real life.Not trends. Not TikTok.Real conversations about:energy and how it shows up physicallybeauty standards and agingBotox, natural looks, and personal choicecorporate life, stress, and everyday pressureand why how you feel always finds a way throughBecause no matter how polished things look…Your energy tells the real story.

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    What you consume feeds your brain

    This week, we’re talking about what we’re currently consuming with our eyes and ears, what we’re watching, reading, listening to, and scrolling through.What starts as a chat about MAFS Australia, books, documentaries, and favorite shows quickly turns into something deeper: how content affects our mood, our relationships, our thinking, and even how we see ourselves.We get into:reality TV as a total car crash you can’t stop watchingsocial media, YouTube, and dopamine overloadwhy some content energizes us and some leaves us drainedwhat we’ve been loving lately on screen and on the pageand why what you consume deserves a bit more attentionIt’s funny, honest, and a little too real if your phone screen time has been embarrassing lately.Keywords: reality TV, MAFS, podcast recommendations, content habits, books and TV, social media habits, dopamine, culture, sisters podcastHashtags: #NotUsPodcast #RealityTV #ContentHabits #PodcastLife #WhatWereWatching

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    Where Have We Been Tamed?

    This week, we’re talking about being tamed.Not in a dramatic movie way. In the everyday way. The slow, subtle, constant conditioning that teaches us to be quieter, nicer, smaller, more acceptable, and less fully ourselves.We get into creativity, good girl syndrome, truth telling, aging, body shame, social rules, and what it means to reconnect with the wild, honest, expressive parts of who we are.It’s a conversation about what gets suppressed, what still scratches at the surface, and how we start finding our way back.If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t quite feel like myself,” this episode is for you.Keywords: being tamed, rewilding, identity, creativity, women, aging, authenticity, good girl syndrome, self-expression, personal growthHashtags: #NotUsPodcast #Rewilding #Authenticity #SelfExpression #GoodGirlSyndrome

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    Choice, Judgment & When It Gets Personal

    This week, we’re talking about choice… and what happens when it’s no longer theoretical.After a real-life event challenged our own beliefs, we found ourselves asking:Is choice ever truly personal?Why do we feel so certain… until it’s close to home?Where do autonomy, responsibility, and impact on others collide?From life and death decisions to everyday judgments, this conversation moves through discomfort, contradiction, and honesty.We don’t land on answers. We land on awareness.Because sometimes the hardest part isn’t the choice… it’s realizing your beliefs aren’t as fixed as you thought.Keywords: choice, autonomy, judgment, personal beliefs, ethics, relationships, emotional responses, difficult topicsHashtags: #NotUsPodcast #Choice #Judgment #RealConversations #PodcastLife

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    Anxiety, Panic Attacks & Perimenopause: How to Cope When You Don’t Feel Like Yourself | Not Us Podcast

    In this episode of Not Us Podcast, we’re talking about anxiety, perimenopause, and menopause and why so many women are struggling in silence.If you’ve ever felt like your body changed before your mind could catch up, or like your usual coping tools suddenly stopped working, this conversation is for you. We talk about what anxiety feels like in the body, panic attacks, hormonal shifts, medication, high-functioning women who no longer feel like themselves, and why so many of us think we have to just “push through.”This is not medical advice. It’s a real sister-to-sister conversation about what it means to feel overwhelmed, disconnected, emotional, highly alert, and not quite like yourself anymore, especially during perimenopause and menopause.What anxiety can feel like in real lifeAnxiety vs panic attacksWhy hormonal shifts can make your nervous system feel louderPerimenopause, menopause, brain fog, overwhelm, and emotional changesThe pressure on women to suffer in silenceMedication, alternatives, and advocating for yourselfWhy you’re not broken, even if you feel differentIf something feels off, different, heavier, or harder than it used to, this is your reminder to listen to your body and ask questions.Keywords: anxiety, menopause anxiety, perimenopause anxiety, panic attacks, menopause symptoms, perimenopause symptoms, women’s health, hormonal changes, HRT, nervous system, brain fog, overwhelm, high functioning anxiety, mental health for women, midlife women, Not Us PodcastIn this episode:Hashtags: #Anxiety #Perimenopause #Menopause #WomensHealth #MentalHealth #PanicAttacks #Hormones #MidlifeWomen #NotUsPodcast #BrainFog #HRT #HighFunctioningWomen

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    Receiving is a practice, not a personality trait.

    In this episode, Angela and Samantha reflect on their 21-Day Receiving Challenge and the surprisingly intense reality of “being open.” They talk about the difference between receiving help and asking for it, why busyness can become armor, and how worthiness and specificity shape what we allow into our lives.You’ll hear:Why receiving isn’t one-size-fits-allThe vulnerability of eye contact, asking, and being seenA leadership perspective on overload and psychological safetyHow to create space for what you’re asking forWhy “deserving” and “receiving” aren’t the same thingIf you’ve been doing the most but still feel blocked, this conversation might land a little too accurately.The 21-Day Receiving Challenge is available anytime on our IG.#NotUsPodcast #Receiving #PersonalDevelopment #SelfAwareness #WomenEmpowerment

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    After a long-term relationship ends, when is the right time to date again?

    One year post-breakup, Samantha steps into the hot seat as we explore modern dating - from Tinder and Bumble to sexuality filters, red flags, first-date dynamics, and the real question underneath it all:"Are you dating to be chosen… or are you choosing?"Together with co-host Angela and our resident family Yente, Brett, we talk about:• Healing before dating• Casual vs intentional dating• Dating apps in your 30s and 40s• Bisexual and pansexual identity• Who pays on a first date• Rejection, confidence and online safety• How to build a strong dating profile• And why you should start before you feel desperateThis episode is funny, vulnerable and refreshingly honest about love, lust, and learning yourself again.Because dating isn’t about finding someone.It’s about rediscovering who you are now.#Dating #Tinder #ModernLove #BreakupRecovery #SingleLife #SelfDiscovery #NotUsPodcast

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    Leaving Faith, Coming Out & Rewriting Your Life | Brett Michael Innes

    He trained to be a pastor. He wore the purity ring. He left the church. And he came out.This week on Not Us, we sit down with filmmaker and author Brett Michael Innis to talk about faith deconstruction, coming out as an adult, rebuilding identity, and what courage actually feels like when your old life no longer fits.We unpack: – Leaving Christianity – Purity culture and shame – Creative self-censorship – Masculinity and feminine energy – The highs and lows of the arts – Telling stories that move peopleThis is a conversation about change, choice, and the messy in-between — for anyone questioning, evolving, or rewriting their life.#NotUsPodcast #FaithDeconstruction #ComingOut #CreativeLife #LGBTQ #PersonalGrowth

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    Valentine's Day: A day of love or another hyped commercialised holiday?

    Is Valentine’s Day romantic… or just a marketing scheme with overpriced roses and forced romance? This week, we’re calling it Love Day and talking about what love looks like when you’re not interested in performative gestures, public displays, or “romcom copy-paste” effort.We cover love languages (flowers vs quality time), why heartbreak changes your relationship with love, and the real question: what love do you need to give yourself first? Plus: our rally cry for 2026, be a rebel in love.#NotUsPodcast #ValentinesDay #LoveDay #Relationships #SelfLove #LoveLanguages

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    Labels vs Identity (and how they shape belonging, freedom, and “who you’re being”) | Not Us

    In this episode, we talk about labels and identity and why it’s so easy for other people’s opinions to become the story you live under. From sexuality and assumptions (“the lesbian neighbour”) to career labels and being called “aggressive,” we explore how identity shifts across seasons of life and how labels can either help us belong or box us in.This isn’t a lecture. It’s a real sister-to-sister conversation about nuance, growth, and the question we keep coming back to: who are you being?#Identity #Labels #Belonging #PersonalGrowth #NotUsPodcast

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    Stay, Shape, Exit: The Framework for When You’re Over Your Job

    January has people asking the same brutal question: “Can I really do another year like last year?” In this episode, Angela & Sam talk about the frustration of returning to work after the holidays, the emotional hangover of empty promises, and the quiet pressure to make a career decision fast.They introduce a practical framework: Stay, Shape, or ExitStay: What am I learning and building right now?Shape: What needs to change to make this sustainableExit: What are my red lines, and what runway do I need?They also get real about the job market, fear-based hiring, salary shifts, AI, networking, and why interviews often come down to one thing: vibe.If you’re reassessing your role, job hunting, or trying to rebuild your career from a more empowered place, this episode will help you reset with clarity.

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    Blue January: Navigating the Weirdest Month of the Year | Not Us Podcast

    January is weird. The festive lights disappear overnight, your energy is low, and somehow the world expects you to be refreshed, focused, and ready to plan your entire year by Wednesday.In this episode, Angela & Samantha talk about the January slump, the reality behind Blue Monday, and why winter is meant to be a slower, more inward season. They share practical ways to reset gently without forcing productivity: working with your natural rhythm, planning small things to look forward to, getting outside even when it’s freezing, and using simple daily habits (movement, nature, boundaries, and routines) to support your mind and body.If you’re feeling flat, overwhelmed, or like January is an “assault on your nervous system,” this one’s for you.Show notes: 📚 Breathe by Dr Ela MangaKeywords: January blues, Blue Monday, post holiday slump, winter reset, gentle habits, circadian rhythm, motivation vs discipline, mental health supportHashtags: #JanuaryBlues #GentleJanuary #BlueMonday #NotUsPodcast

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    We survived two weeks with each other, and we're still friends | Not Us Podcast

    Happy 2026 and welcome back to Not Us Podcast. In this first episode after the holiday break, sisters Angela & Sam debrief the ultimate festive-season experiment: two weeks under one roof with Angela’s brother (the brother she grew up with), her partner Nathan, two dogs, and one highly strategic cat.It was joyful, chaotic, hilarious, deeply human… and surprisingly energising. They unpack what actually made it work: boundaries, shared responsibility, emotional maturity, the gift of a “judgment-free zone,” and how family dynamics shift when your family story doesn’t fit into a neat little box.You’ll hear about:What it’s really like hosting family for two weeksNavigating “tummy mom / heart mom” family dynamics (adoption + blended family stories)How to create space for people to show up authenticallyWhy perfectionism often disguises procrastinationThe art of debating sober… the morning afterExpanding your capacity to receive (help, love, generosity, opportunities)The post-holiday emotional hangover and January crash landingIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by family gatherings, struggled to be yourself around relatives, or you’re entering a new year trying to do things differently without pretending life is perfect… this one’s for you.📩 Email us: [email protected] 📍 Follow: Instagram + Facebook 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts | Watch on YouTubeKeywords:we survived the holidays, post holiday reset, january crash, emotional hangover after christmas, family holiday debrief, hosting family for two weeks, boundaries with family, adoption family dynamics, blended family holidays, perfectionism and procrastination, intention setting 2026, not us podcastHashtags: #WeSurvivedTheHolidays #PostHolidayReset #FamilyDynamics #Boundaries #AdoptionStory #BlendedFamily #Perfectionism #IntentionSetting #NotUsPodcast #Happy2026

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    Surviving the Festive Season: Boundaries, Big Feelings & Finding Joy Again

    The holidays aren’t always holly-jolly, even for people who adore Christmas. In this festive episode, sisters Angela and Samantha explore what it really takes to survive the season: the joy, the chaos, the emotional landmines and the quiet moments in between.They unpack:Hosting Christmas in a new home and new relationshipFamily dynamics and shifting guest listsChristmas as a newly single woman after 18 yearsWhy some people feel intensely lonely or overwhelmed during the seasonThe pressure to create a “perfect” holidaySetting boundaries without guiltSimple acts of kindness that make a real differenceDealing with the January slump and winter bluesHow to find magic without losing yourselfHonest, warm, a little sparkly and beautifully human, this episode is a reminder that Christmas doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. Whether you’re navigating big emotions, big families or big expectations, you’re not alone.📧 Email: [email protected] 📲 Instagram & Facebook: @notuspod 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.Hashtags (if visible on platform): #HolidaySeason #FestiveStress #Christmas2025 #LonelinessAtChristmas #FamilyDynamics #NotUsPodcast #WinterBlues

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    Why World AIDS Day Still Matters: A Conversation on Awareness and Stigma

    Join Angela and Samantha on the Not Us Podcast, where they dive deep into the significance of World AIDS Day. In this episode, the sisters discuss the importance of raising awareness about HIV/AIDS, debunk common myths, and reflect on their own experiences growing up in South Africa. They emphasize the relevance of continuing the conversation around HIV/AIDS in today’s world, addressing the stigma related to the disease, and the critical role of education. Tune in as they highlight statistics, share personal anecdotes, and seek your input on this vital topic. Don't forget to like, share, comment, and subscribe!

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    Navigating modern dating: red flags, f@nny fear and find yourself

    Navigating Modern Dating - Insights and Experiences from 2025Welcome to 'Not Us,' a podcast hosted by sisters Angela and Sam, where they discuss everyday challenges and celebrate life's journey. In this episode, they are joined by guests Petra and Chloe to dive into the world of dating in 2025. Topics include the evolution of dating norms, dating after long-term relationships, coping with societal pressures in your thirties, and the physical and emotional preparation needed for dating. Join us for an insightful conversation filled with personal stories, laughter, and deep reflections on finding love and self-worth in the modern world. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe!

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    Having gratitude everyday but also at Thanksgiving

    Navigating Gratitude: Insights and Reflections from Not US PodcastIn this episode of Not US Podcast, hosts Angela and Sam dive deep into the theme of gratitude. Stemming from an initial disagreement about Thanksgiving, the sisters explore how gratitude shapes their lives. They share personal stories, scientific insights, and heartfelt quotes from friends and family about what gratitude means to them. From daily practices to the impact of positive thinking on mental and physical health, this episode offers a comprehensive look at living a life of appreciation. Tune in to hear how pausing, reflecting, and cultivating gratitude can transform your world.

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    Adoption and Sisterhood: Our Journey to Reconnection | Not Us Podcast

    In this heartfelt episode of the Not Us Podcast, hosted by sisters Angela and Sam, the duo dives into their unique family dynamic influenced by adoption. Angela shares her emotional journey of finding her birth mother and reconnecting with her biological family after being adopted as a baby. The episode candidly discusses the complexities of adoption, the nature versus nurture debate, the impact on families, and how their bond as sisters has evolved through these transformative experiences. Listen as they navigate the beautiful and messy intricacies of their lives, emphasizing the importance of community, love, and open communication. This conversation is filled with humor, heartfelt moments, and poignant insights into what it means to belong and be connected.

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    Understanding menopause and advocating for yourself

    Navigating Menopause: Awareness, Advocacy, and Personal ExperiencesWelcome to Not As Podcast with your hosts, sisters Angela and Samantha. In this episode, we dive into the topic of menopause, exploring everything from pre-menopause, perimenopause, to post-menopause. This discussion is sparked by a listener's request and aims at raising awareness and educating our community on one of the most significant yet often misunderstood phases of a woman's life. Both Angela and Samantha share their personal journeys and struggles with menopause, shedding light on various symptoms, treatments like HRT, and the importance of self-advocacy. We'll also share valuable resources for further learning, including some recommended podcasts, books, and experts in the field. Whether you're going through menopause or supporting someone who is, this episode is packed with insights to help you navigate this change. Join the conversation and don't forget to like, share, comment, and subscribe!

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    Celebrations: Aging, Birthdays, and Life’s Messy Bits

    Birthday Celebrations, and the Beauty of AgingJoin Angela and Samantha on the latest episode of the Not Us Podcast as they discuss the nuances of celebrating birthdays, a little dive into their astrology, and the beauty and challenges of aging. As they prepare for Angela's birthday, the sisters delve into how their celebrations have transformed over the years and what birthdays mean to them now. They also touch upon their favourite birthday memories, the art of receiving gifts, and the significance of honouring oneself at different life stages. Packed with laughter, heartfelt stories, and insightful astrological musings, this episode is a celebration of life, love, and personal growth.

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    How Important are Adult Friendships?

    In this candid episode of Not Us, sisters Angela and Samantha unpack the beautiful, annoying puzzle of adult friendships: how to make them, how to keep them, and when to let them go. From moving countries and starting over to navigating energy exchange, nervous system safety, boundaries, jealousy, and outgrowing people, this conversation gets real about what friendship looks like after the tequila years.What we coverWhy adult friendships feel harder than childhood ones“Does my nervous system relax around them?” Safety as a friendship filterEnergy exchange: give, receive, and when it’s one-wayReason–Season–Lifetime: releasing the pressure for “forever”Family vs friends: building a sisterhood on purposeWorkmates vs true friends (and how to tell the difference)Letting go with maturity… or, you know, tryingBuilding community in new cities (London, Netherlands)If you’re redefining who your people are, this one’s for you.Tags: #AdultFriendships #WomensVoices #Sisterhood #Boundaries #Vulnerability #ExpatLife #Community #MentalWellbeing #ReasonSeasonLifetime #NotUsPodcast

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    How even with the big "C", you still have choice | Not Us Podcast

    In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Not Us, sisters Angela and Samantha open up about Angela’s real-life cancer journey - from diagnosis and treatment to healing and hope.As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Angela shares her story of being diagnosed with cervical cancer, navigating choices between natural healing and medical treatment, and discovering what it truly means to rebuild life after the words “It’s cancer.”This is more than a cancer story - it’s a conversation about resilience, early detection, and the quiet strength of families who walk this path together.💗 If you or someone you love is facing cancer, this episode offers compassion, courage, and clarity.

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    Episode 1: From Tequila to Tea. How our Friday nights have changed

    Discover why we have decided to start a podcast, because it wasn't on either of our dance cards for the year. We explore why we are doing this - in a world with 5 million podcasts already in existence.We didn't grow up together - we have learnt to sister while being adults. Join us as we have conversations and tell stories.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast hosted by two sisters and for people who are raw, real and curious about who they are becoming - one story at a time.

HOSTED BY

Angela Samantha Kaaber Kilian

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