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Unsolicited Advice With Mum

Welcome to Unsolicited Advice With Mum, hosted by us, Jenny and Zoë Ottaway.And look, we use the word 'advice' very loosely here.This podcast is basically just us sitting at the kitchen bench gossiping. We're talking about everyday dramas, dating disasters and bridging our generational gap over all those hilarious, unfiltered family moments we probably shouldn't be sharing with the Internet. But here we are. It's warm and what's more, it's a lot of fun!Hit follow and hang out with us!

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    The Summer (or Winter) of Hobbies

    Hey there!In this episode, we chat about hobbies, and specifically, the habit of starting them and absolutely not sticking with them. We talk about the sudden pressure to find new things to fill your time when you find yourself single, and whether everyday habits like exercise actually count as a real hobby.We talk about our own current rotations, from reading to trying to cultivate a green thumb. We look at the daily battle of screen time and we share some hobby inspiration. We unpack why it’s completely okay to love a constant evolution of different things rather than locking yourself into just one.We hope you enjoy!Much love,Jenny & Zoe xxx

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    Why you should solo travel

    Hey there!In this episode, Zoe chats about her recent solo trip to Lisbon, Portugal, which turned out to be a lot more social than solo. We dive into what it’s like rocking up to a new city with absolutely no plans, hoping for the best, and the confidence that comes from striking up conversations with strangers.We talk about Zoe's "summer of free will" and saying yes to new opportunities. We discuss navigating FOMO and the ultimate question: do you need to isolate yourself to actually feel confident alone? We unpack the struggle of not just sitting with your own company, but learning how to truly enjoy it.We hope you love this one!Much love,Jenny & Zoe xxx

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    Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing?

    Heya!!In this episode, we are chatting about the infamous Vogue article 'Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?' written by Chanté Jospeh. Zoe and Jenny kick things off by disagreeing on a premise, opening up an honest conversation about the anxieties of modern dating, from Zoe feeling self-conscious about posting her partner too much, to Jenny worrying about needing permission to post them at all. We break down why feeling "embarrassed" is really just us caring about other people's judgment, and why it's time to stop letting outside opinions dictate our lives.We talk about navigating the ultimate relationship risk: losing and abandoning yourself. We tackle the idea that being single is just a form of "purgatory" we have to endure until the next partner arrives, and instead discuss how empowering it is to focus on your own aspirations. Whether you're single or in a relationship, it's all about intentionally choosing your status and feeling empowered.Zoe shares a crazy, serendipitous story from a night she went solo to an event and met Chanté Joseph. Plus, we dive into why women absolutely love to dissect situations, (so much so that we literally created a whole podcast dedicated to doing exactly that)!We hope you enjoy listening!Much love,Jenny & Zoe xxx

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    Finding Self-Love and Self-Worth When Heartbroken

    Hey there!In this episode, Zoe discusses her need to be liked by others. We talk about the reality of moving overseas, the pressure to impress a brand-new crowd, and how relying on external approval can feel like a validation rollercoaster.We talk about navigating breakups and rejection. Zoe and Jenny share why we should never accept someone who is "unsure" about us, how self-worth is about setting the boundary, and why self-love means holding your own hand and choosing those who choose us back.To lighten things up, we share how we're finding peace through detachment, saying yes to new opportunities, and expanding our worlds. It’s a beautiful reminder it’s everyone's first time doing life and everything is going to be okay.We hope you enjoy this one!Much love,Jenny & Zoe xxx

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    What Cancer Was Like for Mum

    Hey there! In this episode, Jenny shares her personal journey with breast cancer. From the initial shock of diagnosis to the overwhelming love from family, friends, and an incredible medical team.Throughout it all, Jenny’s unwavering optimism and positivity carried her through, and now, one year on, she shares the ultimate milestone, she is officially, cancer-free!Tune in for a beautiful conversation about resilience and how Jenny and Zoe coped with this life altering experience. We hope you enjoy listening!Much love,Jenny & Zoe xxx

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    How to Move On from a Heartbreak Like a Baddie

    Well, hello there!In this episode, we are diving deep into life post-breakup. Zoe opens up about how she’s really feeling, the journey of trying to stay friends with an ex, and how she's finding closure independently.Zoe talks about staying optimistic for the future, finding gratitude for the good parts of the relationship, and the power of acceptance and time. To lighten things up, Zoe shares how she's saying 'yes' to new experiences, stepping way out of her comfort zone, and doing the work to become the best version of herself.We hope you enjoy listening!Much love,Jenny & Zoe xxx

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    Moving Overseas In Our 20s

    Well, hello there!Welcome to our first EVER episode! We wanted to kick things off introducing ourselves, Jenny talks about living in London in the 80s, meeting Zoe's dad and moving to Australia as an American. Zoe breaks down her life after living in London for the last year and a half.They unpack why they moved overseas, the experience of making new friends, job hunt struggles, from finding love to navigating a breakup, the importance of therapy and more!We hope you enjoy listening!Much love,Jenny & Zoe xxx

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Unsolicited Advice With Mum, hosted by us, Jenny and Zoë Ottaway.And look, we use the word 'advice' very loosely here.This podcast is basically just us sitting at the kitchen bench gossiping. We're talking about everyday dramas, dating disasters and bridging our generational gap over all those hilarious, unfiltered family moments we probably shouldn't be sharing with the Internet. But here we are. It's warm and what's more, it's a lot of fun!Hit follow and hang out with us!

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Jenny and Zoë Ottaway

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Welcome to Unsolicited Advice With Mum, hosted by us, Jenny and Zoë Ottaway.And look, we use the word 'advice' very loosely here.This podcast is basically just us sitting at the kitchen bench gossiping. We're talking about everyday dramas, dating disasters and bridging our generational gap over all...

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