In this episode of Barely Thriving, we talk about body image, self-confidence, and why women are often so critical of themselves.

From unrealistic beauty standards and cosmetic procedures to learning how to enjoy your own company and enter a “love yourself” era, this episode is an honest conversation about self-image and figuring life out in your 30s.

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So, we watched Wuthering Heights ... and it has officially set the new bare minimum standards, and our non negotionables are no longer negotiable.

In this episode we talk about:

• Heathcliff vs Edgar

Welcome to Episode 22 of Barely Thriving. 

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Are we overreacting… or are we finally raising our standards?

In this episode, we dive into Reddit’s “Am I Overreacting?” relationship stories and unpack everything from red flags and wedding drama to emotional spirals and chaotic boy behaviour.

We react to:

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The Year of the Fire Horse is coming… and apparently so is the chaos.

This week we talk about what Fire Horse energy means for 2026, what we’re shedding, what we’re claiming, and how we’ve survived some genuinely tumultuous situations lately.

From building a red flag investigation board to debating whether a £30 Etsy witch spell counts as self-care, this episode covers dating drama, spiritual girl math and the psychic reading that exposed a flickering bathroom light as a possible ghost portal.

Hot Mess Committee, assemble.

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In this episode, we unpack the talking stage using Tell Me Lies as the ultimate dating cautionary tale.

From situationships and soft launches to exclusivity without labels, we break down why modern dating feels emotionally intense but structurally empty. If you’ve ever thought, “If this isn’t a relationship, why does it hurt?” .. this episode is for you.

Confused. Observant. Barely thriving.

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2026 isn’t about stability, it’s about survival and questionable side hustles. We unpack selling farts in jars, girlfriend experiences, foot content and the wild ways people are making real money online.

PSA - We are sorry!! The episode cuts short, yes the camera betrayed us. Sorry babes.

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You sent the confessions. We read them out loud. Dating disasters, relationship chaos and brutally honest girl chat.

In this episode of Barely Thriving, we read and react to dating confessions, relationship horror stories, and deeply unhinged moments that range from accidentally liking your partner’s ex’s Instagram photo, to first-sleepover disasters, to realising you’ve slowly become your boyfriend’s mum.

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In this episode of Barely Thriving Podcast, we’re talking girl maths, boy maths, and why everyone seems to believe their own logic… no matter how questionable it is.

Amy and Aseah unpack how girl maths turns refunds into profit, cash payments into “free money,” and £60 water bottles into long-term investments. Meanwhile, boy maths somehow includes eight beers, inflated height claims, and the confidence to stand by all of it.

We also discuss princess treatment after finding a man who experienced it for the first time and realised why women have been asking for it all along.

It’s funny, chaotic, slightly unhinged, and painfully relatable.

Topics include:

• Girl maths explained

• Boy maths logic

• Height delusion

• Internet culture & modern dating expectations

Not advice. Just vibes.

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Bare minimum vs princess treatment, independent women, January delusion, and why modern dating feels like a full-time job with no benefits.

This week we talk not needing a man, first date expectations, messaging first, and how our 2026 “health era” collapsed by the 7th of January (thanks McDonald’s).

Relatable chaos. Honest takes. Barely thriving energy.

Apparently women are the ick now… according to the internet. So naturally, we had to talk about it.

In this episode of Barely Thriving, we react to hot takes, comments, and opinions about what supposedly makes women “unattractive”, “annoying”, or “the problem”. 

It’s honest, chaotic, occasionally unhinged, and very much us trying to make sense of the internet without losing our minds.

If you’ve ever read a comment section and thought “are we actually okay?” .. this one’s for you.

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