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SurvivingYour20s#22 hot vs handsome, hear me outs, twilight hot takes & i fell for his friendThis week is a rollercoaster. We share our Twilight hot takes (yes, we’re still picking teams), break down the difference between handsome vs hot, and give a full hear me out on weirdly attractive men. We also open up about the exact moments we knew it was time to end a relationship, and Oliwia’s Royal Mail villain origin story.
Also the HOT confessions: kicking someone off Spotify, pretending to sleep through tears, phone stalking, and even falling for your partner’s friend.
If you’re into messy dating stories, unfiltered confessions and the ch...
2025-09-2338 minSurvivingYour20s#21 ai relationships are actually real?? + giving random men makeoversThis week is a wild one. We cover everything from a showdown with a man who’s rocking a ponytail to giving total strangers makeovers, the rise of AI relationships, yes… people are actually dating chatbots. Plus, our hot take on having children. As well as a dramatic carjacking story, and your juiciest confessions .
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2025-09-1648 minSurvivingYour20s#20 Why If He Wanted To, He Would + Is the Divine Feminine Movement Secretly Holding Us Back?This episode goes beyond the surface we’re exploring the messy, funny, and complicated realities of being a woman right now. From dating and relationships to feminism and feminine / masculine energy, nothing’s off-limits.
Here’s what we unpack:
💬 “If he wanted to, he would” is that mindset empowering or limiting in modern dating?
💊 Is the anti-birth control movement really about “natural living”… or is it quietly anti-feminist?
🌸 The divine feminine movement, is it empowering women, or secretly holding us back with outdated ideas?
This isn’t just another chat; it’s an honest, thought-provok...
2025-09-0942 minSurvivingYour20s#19 How to Stop Crashing Out: Get Into a RoutineStruggling with low energy, stress, or feeling “burnt out”? In this episode, we dive deep into the importance of a consistent morning and nighttime routine for your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Learn practical strategies to boost happiness, regulate your nervous system, and prevent energy crashes throughout the day.
Discover how simple daily habits can:
🌞 Set the tone for a productive and positive morning
🌙 Wind down at night for better sleep and recovery
💆♀️ Keep your nervous system balanced
⚡ Maintain energy levels without the mid-day slump
Whether you’re looking to improve your mental health, red...
2025-09-0232 minSurvivingYour20s#18 The ONLY guide you need to be happySleeping in every day, feeling unmotivated, and stuck in a rut? This episode is your ultimate guide to start feeling happy, motivated, and yourself again in your 20s.
We kick things off with laughs (because laughter is the best medicine) before diving into the best mental wellness hacks to boost your mood:
✨ Why cat videos actually make you happier
🌸 How buying yourself flowers can lower cortisol and ease stress
🎯 Finding purpose and resetting your goals when you feel lost
🧠 Stopping negative self-talk by killing the ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts)
💭 Why emotions aren’t...
2025-08-2638 minSurvivingYour20s#17 FOMO FIXED: The Ultimate 20-Something Survival Guide + BFF Drama & Our Kidnap ScareFeeling that constant fear of missing out? You’re not alone. This week we’re unpacking FOMO in your twenties – This week, we’re spilling tea on BFF drama, a near kidnapping, and why no one has life figured out in their twenties.
We unpack how social media and comparison culture keep us chasing the next big thing instead of enjoying what’s right in front of us. Are our hormones and bigger frontal lobes making women more prone to overthinking? And is gratitude the antidote to feeling like you’re always behind?
Get ready...
2025-08-1949 minSurvivingYour20s#16 How to Live in the Moment : Stop Overthinking & Start Being Present in Your 20sOur brains love to live in the past or the future, but neither actually exists.
In this episode of Surviving Your 20s, we share practical ways to live in the moment and actually enjoy life now.
We talk about why being present is harder than ever in your twenties, how phones and TikTok might be ruining our attention spans, mindful eating, and tuning into your 5 senses to truly connect with your surroundings. If you struggle with overthinking, constant distraction, or feeling like life is passing you by , this episode is for you.
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2025-08-1240 min
rawthougthsfromASurviving Your 20s” or “Thriving in Your 30sSurviving Your 20s or Thriving in Your 30sIn this episode of Raw Thoughts from A, we explore the unique challenges and opportunities of transitioning from your 20s to your 30s. From figuring out your career and relationships to learning self-growth and building resilience, we discuss how to navigate life’s highs and lows during these pivotal decades.Learn practical tips for surviving the uncertainties of your 20s, creating a foundation for success, and thriving emotionally, professionally, and personally in your 30s. This episode is perfect for anyone reflecting on life transitions and seeking guidance fo...
2025-08-0504 minSurvivingYour20s#15 How to Become more Attractive: Embrace Your Body + What’s Happening to All the 20-Yr-Olds?How to INSTANTLY become more attractive in your 20s. Have we become too boring as a generation? Have we started to seek comfort from the wrong things?
In todays episode we are diving into: ✨ Learning to actually embrace your body — pouch, hip dips, snack drawer and all… 🍫 Comfort eating: why we run to food for emotional support and whether that’s totally fine or totally unhinged 📉 Why the Labubu™ is a Recession Indicator 😶🌫️ The growing mystery of why 20-somethings are dressing like 80-year-olds and vibing like retired teachers?? 🍸 The never-ending identity crisis: Hustle or party? 💅 Plus: the nail shape that may or may not b...
2025-08-0540 minSurvivingYour20s#14 Meeting People in Your 20s, Sweet Treats, Hot Singles & situation-ship stalkersSweet treats, ear piercings, and the eternal hunt for hot singles, welcome to surviving Your 20s
This week we’re diving into:
🍬 Why sweet treats might actually be saving lives
👂 A very important investigation: where are men getting their ears pierced?
🔥 The mysterious disappearance of hot singles are they hiding or just allergic to commitment?
🛍️ How shopping is basically modern-day foraging (is Zara the new jungle?)
💘 And finally, cracking into the brain of a hot single + how to accidentally on purpose catch one this summer maybe?
Press play. Stay hot. Stay slightly un...
2025-07-2949 minSurvivingYour20s#13 How to Get Over Him, Breakup 101, Why I FaceTuned My Ex, Landlord Love StoryHow to Get Over a Boy 101. In today’s episode, we’re diving into our best (and most honest) breakup tips, plus plenty of our own breakup horror stories to help you survive the week. From crying on the floor to throwing up over a man you had to FaceTune for your hard launch… we get it. We’ve been there.
🧷 What’s Inside:
— The biggest breakup hack (it’s not what you think)
— Why men always come back when you’re hot again
— My most embarrassing breakup story (you're welcome)
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2025-07-2250 minSurvivingYour20s#11 How To Quickly Get Out Your Comfort Zone (It’s Killing You)What if playing it safe is actually what’s holding you back?
In this episode, we dive deep into the idea of comfort how it feels safe, familiar, even “good” but can quietly kill your potential.
We unpack why letting go isn’t always about leaving something bad, sometimes, it means walking away from good to make space for great.
🧠 We explore:
– Why comfort can be dangerous
– How personal growth hides just outside your comfort zone
– Why “good” might be the enemy of “great”
📍Whether it’s a job, relationshi...
2025-07-0841 minSurvivingYour20s#10 Playing Guess Who… But It’s Just Our Exes (Q&A + Chaos)In this week’s episode, we answered your questions and things got deep, slightly unhinged and maybe too much oversharing.
We played a round of Who’s Your Lover, asked ourselves what advice we’d give our younger selves (without completely traumatising them).
We also covered:
Feeling behind in life and why you’re probably not
The weird little habits that keep us sane
The hills we’d die on (yes, we’re petty)
Why toxic men might just need each other 👀
That time one of us may or may not have been the other wom...
2025-07-0137 minSurvivingYour20s#9 Learning To Love Your Alone TimeRumour has it alone time is the new self-care. In this episode, we unpack why being alone isn’t loneliness, t’s a powerful chance for reflection, self-discovery, and emotional independence.
We dive into:
Why society’s obsession with constant connection can actually hold you back
How alone time sparks creativity, rest, and clarity
Simple, practical steps to start enjoying your own company- like solo walks, phone-free moments, and creating rituals just for you
How embracing solitude builds confidence and stronger relationships
If you’ve been avoiding...
2025-06-2444 minSurvivingYour20s#8 What to Do When You Feel Behind in Your 20sFeeling left behind in your 20s? Yeah, us too. Maybe you did everything “right” went to uni, got the degree and still ended up in a job that barely covers rent. Or maybe you skipped the traditional route, started your own thing, and now feel like a failure every time a friend posts their new house or fancy job title. Or maybe you’re just… floating. No big dream, no clear plan, just a growing pit in your stomach that whispers, “You should be further along by now.”
Let’s get one thing straight: You are not behind. This f...
2025-06-1738 minSurvivingYour20s#7 I Changed & He Still Didn’t Like Me (How To Be Unapologetically Yourself In Relationships)I Changed and He Still Didn’t Like Me
Think being “low-maintenance” makes you more lovable? Think again.
In this episode, we unpack what really happens when you change yourself to fit someone else, and how to stop losing you in the process.
We discuss why being unapologetically yourself in relationships is essential and how to actually do it.
Being real is way more attractive than being agreeable. And the right person will love you for the parts you’ve been told to hide.
🔑 Key Points from the Episode:
Why hiding who you are n...
2025-06-1046 minSurvivingYour20s#6 I Wasn’t Born Confident - Here’s What ChangedI Wasn’t Born Confident - Here’s What Changed
Think confidence is something you're born with? Nope. In this episode, we break down the truth no one tells you: confidence is a skill, and we’ll show you how to build it.
From faking it with a power pose to rewiring your self-talk, these are the real-life tools that helped us stop doubting and start showing up.
👊 3 steps. Backed by science. Built for real life.
If you’ve ever said “I could never be that confident” , this one’s for you.
🔑 Key Points...
2025-05-2757 minSurvivingYour20s#5 The Secret To Staying Motivated all the timeHOW TO BE MOTIVATED ALL THE TIME | The Truth Nobody Tells You
Ever wonder why motivation always seems to disappear right when you need it most?
In this eye-opening episode, we bust the myth that successful people stay motivated 24/7 and reveal what REALLY keeps them going when they don't feel like showing up.
We dive into why modern life makes discipline harder than ever, and share practical systems that work even when motivation doesn't. Plus, learn the one mindset shift that changed everything for us - and could do the same for you....
2025-05-2044 minSurvivingYour20s#4 The Secret To Happiness - Survival TipEver feel like you're stuck in the "I have to" mindset? In this episode of Surviving Your 20s, we dive deep into what gratitude actually means, and how it’s the secret to feeling grounded, even when life gets chaotic.
💡 Topics we cover:
How flipping "I have to" into "I get to" changes everything
Why gratitude is a mindset, not just a moment
Our new favourite theory: the Flop Flip
Journaling you’re gratitudes and why its so powerful
Why gratitude boosts your mental health (yes, science agrees!)
🎯 As well as some gratitud...
2025-05-1350 minSurvivingYour20s#3 How to NOT waste your 20sHow to Stop Panicking in Your 20s | Life Advice You Actually Need
Your 20s don’t have to be a crisis. In this episode, we’re debunking the myth that these are "the best years of your life." I’m talking about the pressure to have it all figured out, why chasing potential is dangerous, and why if they wanted to, they would. You’ll learn why your environment matters, how to stop making decisions based on temporary feelings, and why it’s okay to not be great at something right away. This is your reminder: everyone’s timeline l...
2025-05-0633 min
TALRadioLost, Rushed and Burning Out? Thrive Your 20s Without Losing Yourself | Understanding Adulthood- 2Feeling lost, rushed, or already burnt out trying to ""figure it all out"" in your 20s? You’re not alone. Join host Rudraksha in a powerful conversation with Dr. Purnima Nagaraja, a renowned Mental Health Professional, Empowerment Expert, and Motivational Speaker, as they unpack the real struggles of young adulthood.Find tools, mindsets, and hope to survive and thrive without losing yourself. Tune into TALRadio English on Spotify and Apple Podcast! Host : RudrakshaGuest : Dr.Purnima Nagaraja, Consultant Psychiatrist | Psychotherapist | Empowerment Expert and Motivational Sp...
2025-05-0244 minSurvivingYour20s#2 How To Survive DatesReady to level up your dating game? 🎯
In this episode, we dive into Survival Tip #2: How to Survive Dates covering everything you need to protect your heart and your standards. Learn the first date absolutes (🚩if they break even one, there's no second date!), how to handle splitting the bill, and whether they should offer to pick you up. We’ll also play the Red Flag Game to help you spot early warning signs, from mummy’s boys 😦 to bad texters.
Plus: • Why you shouldn't date someone's potential (no more falling for the dream ☁️)
• How to survive...
2025-04-2940 minSurvivingYour20s#1 How To Reinvent Yourself For SummerWelcome to the very first episode of Surviving Your 20s — we're so happy you're here 💗
We’re kicking things off with Survival Tip #1: How To Reinvent Yourself For Summer ☀️✨
If you started the year with a long list of resolutions that have now been completely forgotten — don’t worry. This episode is your gentle reset.
We’re sharing 3 simple steps to help you shift your mindset, reset your habits, and change your life in just one month. Whether you're in your soft girl season, your glow-up era, or just trying to get your life together — thi...
2025-04-2245 min