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The State of UsEpisode 88: The State of 2023, so far...How our year is going to date... Buying, renting, #COLC and much more.
2023-04-0444 minThe State of UsEpisode 87: A Year LaterWe're back after 14 months. We recap both of our years' off the grid.
2022-12-1947 minThe State of UsEpisode 86: The ProposalJane has only gone and gotten engaged! She popped the question to the lovely Andrea and gives all the gory, gushy, stressy proposal details.
Yer all invited to the wedding, BTW.
2021-12-0140 minThe State of UsEpisode 85: The Birth StoryRo shares every gory detail about childbirth and her first 12 weeks as a mother.
2021-11-1744 minThe State of UsEpisode 83: What Scares You?A Halloween-y episode to celebrate spooky season. We talk about what scares us...
2021-11-0247 minThe State of UsEpisode 82: How Are Ya?But how are ya, really though?
It's mental health awareness week, and it got us thinking - when do you ever really ask your mates how they are? So we did it on the pod.
Ask your mates how they are. Listen to them if you can. We'd all be better off if we were a little more vulnerable.
2021-10-1146 minThe State of UsEpisode 81: The Final Countdown [+ Podcast Update]It's a biggie! Ro's due date is TOMORROW. We have the last pod hurrah before mini Linnie makes their grand entrance.
Podcast Update: We'll be taking a little break from the main channel for a while, but don't worry, we'll still be putting out content for patrons - bear with us though, we may be a little late publishing, but we'll never leave you without content.
2021-08-1747 minThe State of UsEpisode 80: Fat Frogs, Tip the Can & Sandy SandwichesWe take a trip down memory lane, reliving our childhood summer memories. Three months of milling about, calling for your mates, and playing tip the can.
2021-07-2041 minThe State of UsEpisode 79: Re-entering Society StressSociety is opening up! ... em, yay?
2021-07-0643 minThe State of UsEpisode 78: Ask Us Anything [Pt.2]Another batch of completely random questions from our listeners. Sorry about the giggle fit.
2021-06-0840 minThe State of UsEpisode 77: Ask Us Anything [Pt.1]We got some UNREAL questions in from you guys and mixed bag too.
2021-05-2347 minThe State of UsEpisode 76: Food & Eating HabitsWhat do have for breakfast? What are your favourite food combos? What's your go-to weekday dinner? What and when each other eat is one of the most mundane and fascinating topics we've ever covered.
2021-05-0953 minThe State of UsEpisode 75: So, Ro is having a babyRo dropped a baby bombshell this week, and FINALLY we can chat about the rocky road to pregnancy and how she is feeling about it all.
2021-04-121h 02The State of UsEpisode 74: Unrequited LoveOne of our listeners got in touch to ask advice on how to approach a friend who just could not shake an intense crush. How do you tell a mate gently that their crush isn't going anywhere? Well, luckily we have had a tonne of experience with this in our friendship.
2021-03-2955 minThe State of UsEpisode 73: Agony Aunt - I Hate My Job // Gaining Weight // IUD ProblemsOur first agony aunt episode of 2021. Thank's to all of you who messaged in and trusted us with your dilemmas - a problem shared and all that.
If we didn't get to yours, no worries, we may just think it's juicy enough to do a whole episode on it. Watch this space.
2021-03-1551 minThe State of UsEpisode 72: Pet PeevesWe chat about trivial things that drive us feckin' mental for no good reason.
2021-03-0159 minThe State of UsEpisode 71: How Often Do You Change Your Sheets?!We get curious about those everyday, mundane things that no one talks about...
2021-02-1554 minThe State of UsEpisode 70: Mother & Baby Homes (w/ Caelainn Hogan)In the wake of the publication of the final report of the commission of investigation into mother and baby homes, we chat to Caelainn Hogan, journalist and author of Republic of Shame about the ongoing legacy of the religious-run institutions for unmarried mothers in Ireland.
Recording on Zoom, so sorry for loss of audio quality.
2021-01-2053 minThe State of UsEpisode 69: Meditation (w/ Conor Creighton)"I'd love to meditate - but I'm just so shit at it." If you've ever said this to yourself, here's the episode for you! Meditation instructor and writer, Conor Creighton, talks about how you get self-soothe and cope with some simple daily meditation practices.
Check out https://www.meditatingwithconor.com/
2021-01-1344 minThe State of UsEpisode 68: Growing Up CatholicWhat it was like being raised in Catholic Ireland. From confessions, to confirmations, we talk about what growing up Catholic in Ireland was like and how it has impacted our adulthood.
2020-12-1447 minThe State of UsEpisode 67: Toy ShowIt's that time of the year, lads! Inspired by the Toy Show, we run through some of ours, and yours, favourite Christmas toys of all time.
2020-11-3049 minThe State of UsEpisode 66: Never Have I EverRemember we were all mad into this game when we were teenagers?! Turns out it less fun as adults...
2020-11-1448 minThe State of UsEpisode 65: Tunes That Made Us.It's our dream to be on the BBC show, so let us have our moment.
2020-11-0245 minThe State of UsEpisode 64: Spine-chilling TalesGrab a cuppa, light some candles... We scare ourselves shiteless with some candlelit ghost stories. Happy Hallowe'en!
2020-10-181h 01The State of UsEpisode 63: A Life-Changing Diagnosis [w/ Vicki McGrath]
We had the pleasure of chatting to the super inspirational sounder, Vicki McGrath. Just last year, at 34, she got the earth shattering diagnosis that she had breast cancer. She chatted about her journey through treatment, and how she stayed positive throughout her illness.
BTW - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Check out www.breastcancerireland.com or www.irishcancersociety.com.
2020-10-0353 minThe State of UsEpisode 62: Mental Check-In [Trigger Warning]* Trigger warning for discussion of depression, self-harm, and suicide.
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and with the current social, economic, and political climate, people are struggling more than ever with their mental health. How are you doing? We take the first step to minding ourselves by just checking in with how we are feeling.
2020-09-2043 minThe State of UsEpisode 61: Another Juicy Agony Aunt Special Part 2When we did a call out for agony aunt problems from listeners, we had no idea we'd get so many! So...we did a part 2. This time around, we tackle the dreaded quarter-life crisis.
2020-09-0247 minThe State of UsEpisode 60: Another Juicy Agony Aunt SpecialWe love a good agony aunt episode, and this time was no different. We got a mixed bag of juicy questions from listeners who've found themselves in problematic situations - from money woes, to friend drama and lots more. While we're in no way qualified to solve all your problems, we take a deep dive and offer up some fresh insight. Thank you to everyone who trusted us enough to message in!
2020-08-0349 minThe State of UsEpisode 59: Communication is Key [w/ Maeve Acheson]It dawned on us that really, virtually all conflict comes from lack of communication skills. With that in mind, we're joined by friend of the podder, Maeve Acheson. Maeve is a trainee therapist, the host of new podcast Take Time with Maeve Acheson and an all-around sounder!
2020-07-2258 minThe State of UsEpisode 58: FOMO...or, The Fear of Missing Out. We say it so flippantly but in actuality FOMO can lead to crippling anxiety and a whole host of other mental health and self-esteem issues.
We talk about how Insta-stories are fueling our FOMO, share our listeners experiences with it and give some helpful tips for dealing.
2020-07-0850 minThe State of UsEpisode 57: Psychedelics (w/ Ciara Sherlock)A few weeks back, we've been hearing loads about psychedelic drugs and the use of them for recreational and spiritual and even medical use. We were mad curious and wanted to ask more Q's, SO, we invited on Ciara Sherlock - the founding director of The Psychedelic Society of Ireland. We chat to Ciara about how she became interested in psychedelic drugs, drug culture in Ireland in general and about her work as a lead facilitator of Psychedelic Experience Weekends, a programme offering legal, modern ceremonial retreats in The Netherlands using psilocybin-truffles.
Find out more here: https://ww...2020-06-2156 minThe State of Us[SPECIAL] Shitetalk #26: Lockdown Lifting, Pride, Black Lives MatterThis week, we're talking about our emerging from our lockdown cocoon, all things LGBTQ+ Pride and the Black Lives Matter movement.
If you liked what you hear, you can tune into Shitetalk every 2 weeks by pledging $6 per month.
2020-06-1541 minThe State of UsEpisode 56: When You Know Better, You Do BetterIn the wake of the George Floyd murder, and the subsequent protests sparked by this incredibly cruel act of police brutality in the US - we felt it was important to discuss our subconscious racial biases, our inaction up until this point, and how we are trying our very best to do better by educating ourselves.
2020-06-0343 minThe State of UsEpisode 55: Listeners' Dilemmas [LIVE]Listen back on our Zoom live show, as we discussed problems sent in by listeners, and TRY to give a little advice and offer a fresh perspective. Thanks to the bunch of sounder patrons who jumped on the call and joined in.
A problem shared and all that...
2020-05-221h 16The State of UsEpisode 54: Coming Of Age...Just like the rest of the country, feelings of teenage angst and awkwardness came flooding back as Lenny Abrahamson's adaptation of Sally Rooney's 'Normal People' debuted on RTE. We go right back to our coming-of-age experiences - leaving school, starting college, first loves and first heartbreaks.
2020-05-0841 minThe State of UsEpisode 53: Love LockdownWe're hearing all sorts of goss about single guys and gals getting their dating fix virtually during the COVID-19 lockdown. Video sex, zoom dates, Movie night voice noting... you guys are resourceful.
2020-04-2452 minThe State of UsEpisode 52: Our Furry PalsWe're 100% obsessed with our Lola and Frankie, and it seems like all you guys are obsessed with your pets too. We chat about our current pets, past pets, and pet peeves.
Recorded on Zoom, FYI.
2020-04-1354 minThe State of UsEpisode 51: 5 Dream Dinner Party Guests, Escapism & Plans For When Social Distancing is OverWe were far to distracted to delve into new topics, so we decided to do a quickfire episode touching on several topics suggested by listeners.
2020-03-2927 minThe State of UsEpisode 50: Day 1 [The COVID-19 Diaries]We had an entirely different episode planned, but due to the dramatic change in current events, we felt how could we not talk about the absolute madness that is the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-03-1707 minThe State of UsEpisode 49: Baby Fever (w/ Rosemary MacCabe)Whether you want kids, don't want kids, or already have kids... this one is for you. Joined by the unreal Rosemary MacCabe (@RosemaryMacCabe on Insta/Twitter).
Inspired by Rosemary's essay for Medium The Taboo of the Childless Thirty Something
LINK:
https://humanparts.medium.com/the-taboo-of-the-childless-thirty-something-3ff51c4a15aa
2020-02-271h 12The State of UsEpisode 48: People PleasingAre you a people pleaser? It's tough to say 'no' to people and sometimes the guilt can completely consume you. We talk about learning how to not be 'Yes' gals all the time.
2020-02-1552 minThe State of UsEpisode 47: VaginasTwo proud vagina owners talk about everything from UTIs, in-grown hairs and thrush, to masturbation, periods and labiaplasties. We covered A LOT of ground in this one.
2020-01-3155 minThe State of UsEpisode 46: Coping with the Blues (w/ Mary Hogan)We're in the thick of January, the most depressing time of the year (or so we're told), but we don't have to wallow in our post-Christmas comedown. We're joined by counsellor, Mary Hogan, who shares some coping strategies for dealing with anxiety, low mood, and depression.
Follow Mary on Instagram @tiny_therapist or visit her blog www.themindguide.net.
2020-01-201h 03The State of UsEpisode 45: New Year, Same YouHappy New Year! As we struggle to settle back into normal life after a mad Christmas, we look back on 2019, welcome 2020 and talk about our goals for the year.
2020-01-0557 minThe State of UsEpisode 44: More Christmas ShiteChristmas - the highs, the lows, the pints, the chats, the engagements, the feeling like a teenager in your parent's gaff, the empty bank accounts, the food guilt. We talk all things Christmas, from our favourite Christmas movies to our best ever gifts.
2019-12-2251 minThe State of UsEpisode 43: How to Quit Your Job & Follow Your DreamMost of us dream of quitting the 9-5 and turning our side-hustle into our full time job. Well, that's exactly what Ruth Dempsey, the brains behind vintage store Finder's Keepers did a few years ago. We take The State of Us on tour (back to our hometown - Bray) to chat to Ruth about taking risks and the highs and lows of being your own boss.
Check out Finder's Keepers on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finderskeepersbray
2019-12-0654 minThe State of UsEpisode 42: Single, And Not Ready To MingleSpurred on by Emma Watson announcing her relationship status as 'self-partnered', we asked our followers to share their views and experiences of being a single woman in Ireland. Particularly discussing societal pressures to find an S.O., yet being completely happy out being single.
Emma Watson article: https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/self-partnered-emma-watson-the-sudden-rise-of-the-single-positivity-movement-1.4074875
2019-11-2458 minThe State of UsEpisode 41: Money, Money, MoneyMoney makes the world go 'round, and sometimes talking about moolah can be a taboo. We discuss everything cash dollah in this episode - from negotiating salary, to earning more (or less) than your partner and everything in between.
2019-11-101h 02The State of UsEpisode 40: Back to NormalityWe back! For our first episode back behind the mics after a 2-month break, we take it easy and talk about what we've been up to and what it's like adjusting back to a normal routine.
2019-10-2742 minThe State of UsOur First Ever Episode: 'Anxiety'
We're still on holz, but for the craic here's the first-ever episode we ever recorded for The State of Us. It was recorded way back in 2017, and never saw the light of day until we released it as a patron-only episode a few months back. We discussed all things 'Anxiety' - probably spurred on by the anxiety of releasing a podcast for the first time.
2019-10-0433 minThe State of UsEpisode 39: Burnout (w/ Maeve Acheson)We're working more than ever, taking on new commitments and constantly having to socialise to avoid feeling friend-guilt... it's no wonder that we are BURNT OUT. Jane's work pal Maeve joins us on this episode to talk about our experience with 'burnout' and how we can avoid it.
2019-08-1651 minThe State of UsEpisode 38: Listeners' Problems #2Once again, we lash on our agony aunt hats and take a stab at helping our listeners with some of their problems. While we are in no way qualified to give ACTUAL life advice - what we do give, is our objective perspective. Sometimes that's helpful, right?
2019-08-0643 minThe State of UsShitetalk #1: GOT, period pants, muscle cramps and meditationEdit: recorded in April 2019 - we released this to everyone on July 28th 2019. If you like what you hear, become a patron at www.patreon.com/thestateofus
In episodeo of Shitetalk, we talk utter shite about Ro's new period Knicks, Jane's hatred (yes, hatred) of Game of Thrones, and trying (and failing) to get into meditating.
2019-07-2836 minThe State of UsEpisode 37: What is Sustainable Fashion? (w/ Taz Kelleher)Taz Kelleher, total legend and co-founder of Sustainable Fashion Dublin, schools us on what the fuck our retail addiction is doing to the planet and how we can make small changes that will make a huge impact.
This is an absolute must listen.
For more information, check out @sustainablefashiondublin on Instagram.
2019-07-201h 06The State of UsEpisode 36: Stuck in a FantasyWhether it be fantasising about someone you went on a date with and dreaming about your wedding day, or about the career you envision yourself in, or even about how you wish you looked... fantasising can be dangerous and keep you from living in the now. Of course, it can also be class to have a little daydream too. We talk about fantasising in all its forms and how it affects us.
2019-07-0847 minThe State of UsEpisode 35: Staying PresentOff the back of our latest live show (that we don't have a recording of due to tech difficulties, SOZ), we talk about staying present and reflecting on big moments, small moments or just checking in with how we're feeling. We talk about how we constantly looking to the future, and having our heads in our phones is affecting us... and how we try to be mindful of that.
Want more episodes? Become a patron and get access to our exclusive patron only series, 'Shitetalk' at www.patreon.com/thestateofus2019-06-2545 minThe State of UsEpisode 34: The Relationship Coach (w/ Annie Lavin)We were chuffed to welcome Annie Lavin aka The Relationship Coach to the podcast. When it comes to navigating relationships and dating, Annie seriously knows her shit. She's a relationship skills educator, dating expert and pyschology lecturer. We gathered up some of the most common relationship and dating questions asked by our listeners and discussed them in this episode.
For more information or to work with Annie, visit www.therelationshipcoach.ie or follow her on Instagram at @therelationshipcoach.ie
2019-06-0852 minThe State of UsEpisode 33: Passion ProjectsFinding what you love to do is hard enough.. let alone finding the time and courage to actually do it. We talk about our current passion project, the podcast, and past side gigs that failed miserably.
2019-05-2449 minThe State of UsEpisode 32: Time LeechesOkay so the episode name seems harsh, but you know exactly who we're talking about.
We talk about dealing with those people in your life that can drain you emotionally or waste your time, and how you can distance yourself without hurting any feelings...
Check out our new patron-only series - Shitetalk. Become a patron at www.patreon.com/thestateofus to get full-length patron only episodes straight to your podcast app.
ALSO, come along to our next live podcast episode at Gertrude, Dublin on June 19th. Tickets on sale now: https://www.eventbrite.ie...2019-05-1349 minThe State of UsEpisode 31: To Tie the Knot or Not?This is an episode we've had loads of requests to do!
As women approaching 30, we chat about proposals and marriage... and touch on everything from cringy Insta #engage posts that keep popping up on our newsfeeds to the pressure to get hitched and our own personal views on tying the knot.
Become a patron: www.patreon.com/thestateofus
2019-04-2848 min
The State of UsPresenting... The State of Us: Shitetalk [Patron-Only Series]First episode out on May 6th.
Visit: www.patreon.com/thestateofus
Want more than two episodes a month? Well we've exciting news! Pledge just the price of a pint per month and get access to an exclusive patron-only series, The State of Us: Shitetalk, and first dibs on live show tickets, early access to new episodes andadded to our close mates list on Instagram where you'll get loads of extra content.
We love jumpin' into a specific topic and picking it apart over an hour episode. But, sometimes we just want to sho...2019-04-2701 minThe State of UsEpisode 30: The RagAnyone who gets periods will know that they're minus craic. We invited on our mate Clódagh (who you may know from the 'One Night Stands' episode) and had a chinwag about getting our first periods, reusable sanitary products all everything related to the rag.
Warning: Gid levels are high.
2019-04-131h 11The State of UsEpisode 29: Ask A Lad #2For our second installment of our 'Ask A Lad' series, we invited our mate Niall McEvoy to come on the podcast. We got a lads perspective on lots of topics you guys sent in - like navigating dating apps, ghosting, lad culture, the workplace... and loads more.
2019-03-301h 15The State of Us[LIVE] Episode 28: Ro the Ripper & Jane the DealerOh lads, being a teen was HARD. We reveal some of our most mortifying teenage stories in front of a sold-out crowd of sounders. Live at The Fourth Corner in Dublin 8 on March 9th, 2019.
2019-03-181h 07The State of UsEpisode 27: What's Next?How do you deal when life throws you a curveball? And what do you do when you're stuck at those crossroads moments? We discuss some big life news that happened to Jane this week.
ALSO - This episode is kindly supported by Warehouse. Check out Warehouse's 'I Define Me' t-shirts and content hub HERE. 100% of all sales are donated to ROSA.
2019-03-0251 minThe State of UsEpisode 26: Building Yourself Back UpHow do you get yourself through a tough time? Our mate Aimee Lyons posted something incredibly moving and genuinely inspirational to her Instagram recently, about how she made positive changes in her life that helped her out of a dark place. She tells us her story - from uprooting and moving abroad, to ditching fuckboys and a stint as a dog walker (unreal).
YouTube video Aimee talks about in the podcast: HERE
2019-02-1853 minThe State of UsBig Announcement, lads!The next episode will be out next week, but in the meantime we have some cool news that we want to share!
Check out thestateofuspodcast.com/events or THIS LINK
2019-02-1304 minThe State of UsEpisode 25: How To Be A Grown-upBeing an adult is scary and challenging, but has some deadly perks (like buying a takeaway whenever you want). We talk about how we're struggling to be successful adults and what being an adult actually means to us. We also asked our listeners what the best thing is about being a grown-up... and what's the worst.
ALSO... some extra tidbits and info on our next live pubcast on March 9th 2019.
2019-02-0351 minThe State of UsEpisode 24: Listeners' Problems Pt.2 (w/Tara Flynn)We were only delighted to welcome comedian, author, activist, actor extraordinaire Tara Flynn to The State of Us. We try read some problems sent in by listeners, and hashed it out of a cup of tea. PS. Don't forget to tune into Tara's podcast 'Taranoia' wherever you get your podcasts - it's whopper.
2019-01-1954 minThe State of UsEpisode 23: New Year BluesIt's 2019, and we're having ALL sorts of feelings about the turning of another year. We look back on 2018 with rose-tinted glasses, talk about our resolutions and how we're feeling entering another calendar year.
Warning: We come across a bit glum and mad existential, having been flung back into work and mundane January life... can you blame us though?
2019-01-0848 minThe State of UsEpisode 22: Surviving Silly SeasonOur last podcast of the year! We were gagging to rant about this all week…
Christmas time can be magical, for sure, but doesn’t come without its fair share of stress and sadness. We talk about how we experience Christmas and the pressures that come with the holiday.
2018-12-1845 minThe State of UsEpisode 21: Work-Life BalanceAs it turns out, as a generation we're not great at switching off for the weekend or evening. And don't get us started about how we're supposed to squeeze in a full time job, exercise, social life, love life and seeing family into just 7 days.
We chat about our experiences with work stress, how it impacts our lives and how we attempt that fine balancing act of work and everything else in life.
Remember, follow us on Instagram @thestateofuspodcast & Twitter @thestateofuspod
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2018-12-0258 minThe State of UsEpisode 20: Dry SpellsWe're all obsessed with how much sex we are having, but we all go through dry spells. In this episode, we talk about our longest dry spells, whether by choice or not at all, and ask our listeners what lack of sex does to their confidence - if anything?
Remember, follow us on Instagram @thestateofuspodcast & Twitter @thestateofuspod
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2018-11-181h 03The State of UsEpisode 19: A Confidence BoostWe're back after some technical glitches with a chinwag about confidence. Do you have any? We sure don't. In this episode, we talk about social anxiety, feeling a huge lack of confidence in our careers, friendships and life in general, and how we manage it.
2018-11-0758 minThe State of Us[LIVE] Episode 18: FulfilmentOur first LIVE episode, recorded in front of 60 super sound guests at the Workmans Club in Dublin on October 19th, 2018
In this day and age, when you’re being #influenced left, right, and centre, it’s harder than ever to find what truly makes you fulfilled. We’ll talk about the idea of “living your best life” (cringe), struggling to find a passion and the societal pressure of having to “have it all” to be a successful human.
Of course, we’ll have our fellow Bray-head, mate and singer/musician/activist/giant ride, Karen Cowley from Wyvern Lingo...2018-10-2055 minThe State of UsEpisode 17: Life After A DeathThe subject of 'Death' is one of the last taboos. No one likes to think about their or their loved one's mortality. But it's something we are all touched by at some point in our lives.
We recently got a message from a listener telling us about her tragic experience of her boyfriend passing away, and how she is struggling to feel normal again after the loss.
Instead of including this in an 'Agony Aunt' style banty episode, we thought it warranted a full discussion.
We talk about our own losses, grief and liv...2018-09-2945 minThe State of UsEpisode 16: Ask A LadRo's boyfriend, Dave, helps us answer some of our listeners' questions about sex and relationships.
Check out Dave's videos at www.thepeoplewemeet.net or follow him on Instagram at @dave_thepeoplewemeet
2018-09-171h 04The State of UsEpisode 15: Let's Talk About Stress, BabyWork, money, relationships... what makes you stressed?!
We all know that stress can contribute to serious mental and physical health problems. So why don't we seem to be doing much about it?
We open up about what makes us the most stressed, and how we deal (or not deal) with it!
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We want to continue to grow and become better and better, and we need help su...2018-09-0346 minThe State of UsEpisode 14: Boozin'Off the back of two boozy weeks for Jane & Ro, we chat about the gargle!
We put our drinking habits under the microscope and talk about why we drink, how it affects our moods, peer pressure and our worst drunk stories .
It’s not all doom and gloom though, we all drink for a reason and sometimes having a few casuals can be deadly.
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We want to continue to grow and become better and better, and we need help subsidising the cost of this - but d...2018-08-2051 minThe State of UsEpisode 13: Why is Social Media So Toxic?Social media has literally changed the game. It has altered the way we interact with the world, and while there are huge benefits to this instant connection - there's also a massive amount of drawbacks to social media and the internet as a whole.
All of a sudden there are 10,000 more ways to be rejected and feel bad about yourself than there was before...that can't be good for our brains, right?!
In this episode, we talk about the pitfalls of social media, influencer bullshit and open up about our not-so-cool Insta-habits (we're total offenders o...2018-08-0354 minThe State of UsEpisode 12: Friendships Are HardKeeping your school or childhood friends until adulthood is hard, and making new mates when you're a grown-up is even harder! We deep dive into friendship dynamics and our experiences with losing friends (whether by growing apart, moving abroad or full-blown betrayal) and talk about how we can approach trying to make new ones as we near 30 - it's a minefield, lads!
This and loads more rants on the latest episode.
OH, BY THE WAY...
Unlike many other Irish podcasts, we have no brand sponsorship or affiliations with media outlets. We rely...2018-07-2257 minThe State of UsEpisode 11: Imposter SyndromeDo you always make excuses for your success or feel like a fraud?
"Ah sure, I just got lucky...", "they're gonna realise I'm shite at my job any day now, and I'll probably be fired" or "My BF/GF probably just settled for me."
You, my friend, might have Imposter Syndrome. Don't worry though, so do we! We chat about our experiences with Imposter Syndrome, how it affects us and how we try to get over it or make it work for us.
Show notes/Links:
Sheryl Sandberg's Ted Talk
M...2018-07-0935 min
The State of UsEpisode 10: PrideHappy Pride! To celebrate the most colourful month of the year, we invited our mate Cormac Cashman (the gay club promoting extraordinaire behind Mother, Prhomo, Sweatbox etc.) to shoot the breeze about gay life in Ireland after the marriage referendum, coming out, gay dating app mishaps, pride plans, gay saunas and everything in between.
Subscribe now on iTunes & or your preferred Android Podcast app (Stitcher, Podbean, Castbox, ACast). Don't forget to leave a review!
New episodes released every two weeks.
Follow us on Instagram @thestateofuspodcast or Twitter @thestateofuspod
OR... follow...2018-06-1856 minThe State of UsEpisode 9: TherapyWhether you're feeling down, anxious, overwhelmed or just a bit off, therapy can help you deep dive into yourself and figure out what's going on. BUT, getting started can be a daunting experience.
As we've mentioned in previous podcasts, we both go to/have been to multiple therapists in the past, and we're strong advocates for taking care of your mental health. In fact, we regularly get messages from listeners asking for tips and recommendations of good therapists.
With this in mind, we chat about our personal experiences with different types of therapy, how it h...2018-06-0550 minThe State of UsEpisode 8: InsecuritiesMost of us have our insecurities and want to change something about our appearance... but why?! We have a chat about where our obsession with "perfection" comes from* and our own struggles with how we look... and Kim Kardashian's stupid appetite suppressing lollipop.
Also, for the week that's in it, we touch on the referendum to finally repeal the 8th amendment coming up on May 25th. Don't forget to vote!
*Trigger warning - we touch on the likes of eating disorders and depression in this episode.
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Subscribe now on iTunes & or your...2018-05-221h 08The State of UsEpisode 7: One Night StandsOne night stands - gross, but gas, tales from strangers' bedrooms. We're joined on the podcast by our mate, Clodagh (@clomygod on Insta), to talk about regrettable rides brought on by the need for a self-esteem boost. Why do we do it?!
(FYI: Let it be known - 1. We are NOT saying that all one-night stands are gross and regrettable and 2. Not everyone who has one night stands is doing it because they need a self-esteem boost.)
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Subscribe now on iTunes & or your preferred Android Podcast app (Stitcher, Podbean, Castbox, ACast). Don't forget to...2018-05-0751 minThe State of UsEpisode 6: Listeners' Problems - Q&AOver the past few months, we've been getting messages from listeners sharing problems they're facing and asking for advice - whether its to do with sex, love, work, family... or something else entirely. What’s amazing, is that we can relate to almost every message we get in the inbox. It’s deadly. Thank you for joining the conversation and being so open to sharing.
We picked out some of these problems, put on our 'agony aunt' hats, poured a glass of wine and gave our two cents.
Disclaimer: This episode is meant to be just a...2018-04-2245 minThe State of UsEpisode 5: Everyone is Moving Away!Sure, living it up overseas looks mad glam through Instagram stories, but what's it really like? We have no idea, because we're part of the minority of Irish people our age who still live in the homeland.
We talk about why we never left, what it feels like to watch all our mates leave Ireland and how you adapt once they're gone. On the flipside, we talk to our pal Ellie Macnamara, who currently lives in New York, to ask if she's really having as much fun as we think everyone is.
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The State of UsEpisode 4: It's Not You, It's MeIn episode 4, we torture ourselves (for your listening pleasure) by delving into our biggest, most devastating heartbreaks.
We talk about why breaking up hurts so much, how we got through it and why break-ups are a necessary part of life. We also share some of the gas, mad and sad stories of breakups sent in by our listeners.
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Follow us on Instagram @thestateofuspodcast or Twit...2018-03-2658 minThe State of UsEpisode 3: Hormonal Birth Control - The Ultimate Frenemy?Happy Belated International Women's Day, gals (and lads).
This week, we chat about hormonal contraception - the good parts, the bad parts and the nasty parts. Do we know enough about what we put in our bodies, and why is birth control mostly a women's responsibility?
Before recording, we asked our listeners to share their experiences too, which we discuss on the show.
Disclaimer: We're not doctors. Everything on this episode is solely based on personal experiences. You're better off chatting with your GP if you're having any issues with birth co...2018-03-1242 min
The State of UsEpisode 2: Fuck being a "Chill Girl"When it comes to dating, work and even friendships, sometimes we act "chill" to avoid being branded crazy, needy or bossy. We challenge the "chill girl" myth, and why it's so damaging.
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2018-03-0444 minThe State of UsEpisode 1: The Terrible TwentiesWe sit down with Rachel Noble (screenwriter/long-time mate) to discuss the decade of FOMO that is your 20's.
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Subscribe now on iTunes & or your preferred Android Podcast app (Stitcher, Podbean, Castbox). Don't forget to leave a review!
New episodes released fortnightly.
Follow 'The State of Us' on Instagram @thestateofuspodcast
OR... follow Jane @jaincasey or Ro @roisinthora
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