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- Coffee Break EP 11.1: Becoming a mother and raising children in your twenties + special guestWelcome! 👋🏽In this coffee break episode of the Behind the Twenties Podcast, we have a special guest joining our conversation on how it is to become a mother in your twenties.To be specific, we cover questions related to the following (sub)topics:the big identity shift from being a young adult to becoming a motherthe challenges you face in your friendships due to a change in priorities and lifestylehow social media can help you feel less alone, but also how scary social media can behow parenthood teaches you new things, how it makes you learn new things about yourselfadvice for new mothersThis episode is filled with personal experiences from our special guest, so we hope it is helpful for you!Did you like the episode, like even just a little? If yes, please leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on itunes and don’t hesitate to recommend the podcast to your friends!Don’t forget to find us on instagram @behindthetwenties and give us a follow!music: Merry Bay by Ghostrifter bit.ly/ghostrifter-sc, Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0, Free Download: hypeddit.com/track/zwe36x40 min
- Ep. 11 - Stress and overall well-being
Welcome! 👋🏽
In this episode of the Behind the Twenties Podcast, we are updating you on our silence the past months and we tackle a subject that has been brewing for quite some time, namely stress and overall well-being!
To be specific, we cover questions related to the following (sub)topics:
- What is stress? How do you notice that you are stressed?
- Is stress always a negative experience, or can it also be helpful?
- Do we experience more stress in our twenties than in any other life stage?
- Advice on how to deal with stressful situations
This episode is filled with our own experiences, so we hope it is helpful for you!
Did you like the episode, like even just a little? If yes, please leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on itunes and don’t hesitate to recommend the podcast to your friends!
Don’t forget to find us on instagram @behindthetwenties and give us a follow!
References:
- music: Merry Bay by Ghostrifter bit.ly/ghostrifter-sc, Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0, Free Download: hypeddit.com/track/zwe36x
- podcast episode from Brené Brown: Episode title: Brené on Anxiety, Calm + Over/Under-Functioning, Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TBa32kXLjT1sPJ44RDH4l?si=af1af51b85204e9f, Website link: https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-on-anxiety-calm-over-under-functioning/
- podcast episode from Huberman Lab: Master Stress: Tools for Managing Stress & Anxiety: Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lR4jC90jef8ivbXEfOdYP?si=4mnTCAEdRgO2HQHGmzTchw
47 min - Coffee Break EP. 10.1: How to get out of a rut
Welcome to Coffee Break!
In this episode, we are discussing how to get out of a rut. Grab a tea, coffee or hot chocolate, and join our conversation on our perspectives of what it means to be in a rut and finding ways to get out of them. Hint hint, this time, you'll also hear some new voices!
If you liked this episode make sure to give it a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. We appreciate them highly and don’t forget to share the podcast with your friends.
Merry Bay by Ghostrifter bit.ly/ghostrifter-sc
Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0
Free Download: hypeddit.com/track/zwe36x
19 min - It's about time, to talk about budgeting.
Welcome! 👋🏽
In this episode of the behind the twenties podcast, we will tackle the big theme that is BUDGETING.
To be specific we cover questions related to the following (sub)topics:
- What does budgeting entail?
- How can we define 'financial health'?
- What are the different type of budgeting We cover daily expenses, emergency budget, sinking funds and savings.
- How and why to save money?
If you are interested - the App mentioned to track expenses is called Toshl. The free version is an excellent basis to start tracking your spending.
This episode was very practical, we just had a fun conversation on how Sonja can get her budgeting skills . 💪🏼
If you liked this episode make sure to give it a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. We appreciate them highly and don’t forget to share the podcast with your friends.
Don’t forget to find us on instagram @behindthetwenties and give us a follow!
References:
music:
Merry Bay by Ghostrifter bit.ly/ghostrifter-sc
Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0
Free Download: hypeddit.com/track/zwe36x
47 min - Coffee Break EP. 9.1: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living.
Welcome to Coffee Break!
In this episode we are talking about Worrying! If you're here it's because like me you find this topic really interesting and you want some tips and tricks to combat worry on a daily basis!
Mentioned in the podcast episode:
- How to Stop Worrying and Start Living - Time tested methods for conquering worry by Dale Carnegie.
Tune in and enjoy this short episode about worry.
If you liked this episode make sure to give it a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. We appreciate them highly and don’t forget to share the podcast with your friends.
Merry Bay by Ghostrifter bit.ly/ghostrifter-sc
Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0
Free Download: hypeddit.com/track/zwe36x
Don’t forget to find us on instagram @behindthetwenties and give us a follow!
16 min - Ep. 9 - Navigating Body Image: Are our bodies book covers?
Welcome! 👋🏽
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode might be triggering, therefore take active precautions. We understand if you don’t want to listen to this episode. Body image is a very delicate subject, and this episode is by no means exhaustive, as this is such a big topic and field.
To be specific we cover questions related to the following (sub)topics:
- What is body image? What types of body images exist?
- Theories underlying body image & body (dis-)satisfaction (particularly gender roles & social media, role of culture)
- Different body image movements on social media
- Our own experiences
If you liked this episode make sure to give it a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. We appreciate them highly and don’t forget to share the podcast with your friends.
References:
music:
Merry Bay by Ghostrifter bit.ly/ghostrifter-sc
Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0
Free Download: hypeddit.com/track/zwe36x
Don’t forget to find us on instagram @behindthetwenties and give us a follow!
youtube video:
- What Happens When Strangers Get Real About Body Image by BBC Three https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBEpOOlhNVQ
podcast episodes:
- Knowledge podcast by Shane Parrish and Farnam Street : Episode 149 Neil Pasricha Simple Rules for Happiness, https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/149-neil-pasricha-simple-rules-for-happiness/id990149481?i=1000582984935&l=en, https://open.spotify.com/episode/5R1KXWncYzvHnyBkhMVpIs?si=27786861163b4817
- The Body Image Podcast by Corinne Dobbas, https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/the-body-image-podcast/id1340435871?l=en, https://open.spotify.com/show/7DZyzHjpBgcPtnFcIbOHnN?si=FoN3O0CsRKGnAq6zx4bqIw
articles:
- Murnen, S. K., & Don, B. P. (2012). Body image and gender roles. Encyclopedia of body image and human appearance, 1, 128-134.
- Gemma López-Guimerà, Michael P. Levine, David Sánchez-carracedo & Jordi Fauquet (2010) Influence of Mass Media on Body Image and Eating Disordered Attitudes and Behaviors in Females: A Review of Effects and Processes, Media Psychology, 13:4, 387-416, DOI: 10.1080/15213269.2010.525737
- Calogero, R. M. (2012). Objectification theory, self-objectification, and body image. https://kar.kent.ac.uk/33425/1/ENCY.OBJTHEORY.CASH.pdf
- Vartanian, L. R. (2012). Self-discrepancy theory and body image. Encyclopedia of body image and human appearance, 2(1), 711-717. http://www2.psy.unsw.edu.au/Users/lvartanian/Publications/Vartanian (2012) SDT chapter.pdf
- Shannon, A., & Mills, J. S. (2015). Correlates, causes, and consequences of fat talk: A review. Body image, 15, 158-172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2015.09.003
50 min - Coffee Break EP 8.1: What do you want to be when you grow up? + special guest
🎊 Welcome to one of our Coffee Breaks of Season 2 of Behind the Twenties 🎊
In this coffee break episode I am (Sonja) talking about having to choose what you want to do when you grow up with a very special guest.
We cover questions related to the following (sub)topics:
- What do you want to be when you grow up?
- The pressure of having to choose a topic to study at university
- Not really knowing what to do
- Ways to find out what you are actually interested in
Mentioned in the podcast episode:
- Ted talk titled ‘Why some us don’t have one true calling’ by Emilie Wapnick (link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sZdcB6bjI8)
Did you like this coffee break episode? If yes, please leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on itunes and don’t hesitate to recommend the podcast to your friends!
We really appreciate your feedback and discussions we have with you, our listeners, on the different topics we mention. Go follow us on instagram @behindthetwenties to participate and get sneak peaks of unreleased episodes.
Music:
Merry Bay by Ghostrifter bit.ly/ghostrifter-sc
Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0
Free Download: hypeddit.com/track/zwe36x
See you next Wednesday!
17 min - EP. 8 - Let's talk about jobs
🎊 Welcome to Season 2 of Behind the Twenties 🎊
In today's episode we're taking about jobs. Yes, jobs, a very broad topic indeed. No worries, we've got you.
For you to know, we cover the before and after of the job application - not the interview and application process in itself!
We cover questions related to the following (sub)topics:
All that's before
- Where we started to find our jobs: platforms
- Tips and tricks - how to use LinkedIn
- How to stay motivated while searching for a job.
All that's after : (Around 30min in)
- Trick: How to keep track of your growth + SPECIAL TASK!! Come join us!
- Discussion about our goals
- SMART - a deep dive into the framework for setting realistic goals
Mentioned in the podcast episode:
- Book: What colour is your parachute? from Richard N. Bolles
If you liked this episode don't hesitate to check our Episode 1: We graduated, what's next? from season 1 of the Behind the twenties podcast.
Did you like the episode, like even just a little? If yes, please leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on itunes and don’t hesitate to recommend the podcast to your friends!
We really appreciate your feedback and discussions we have with you, our listeners, on the different topics we mention. Go follow us on instagram @behindthetwenties to participate and get sneak peaks of unreleased episodes.
See you next Wednesday!
Music:
Merry Bay by Ghostrifter bit.ly/ghostrifter-sc
Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0
Free Download: hypeddit.com/track/zwe36x
52 min - Coffee Break: EP. 7.1 Starting University... & guest!
🎊 Welcome to Season 2 of Behind the Twenties 🎊
But even more special! WELCOME TO COFFEE BREAK!!
We prepared a new exciting mini series for our special season 2, but let’s dive into today’s episode:
It's my turn to start this mini series. HI, I'm Maëlle, and for those who don't know, I'm 26 years old and I have a little sister whom Ii invited on our podcast for today! SURPRISE, yet another guest!
We cover questions that her and her friends are confronted with right now at the start of their university life.
They relate to the following (sub)topics:
- How to create and keep old friendships
- How to deal with being away from your family
- How to stay motivated at University
Did you like the episode? If yes, please leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on itunes and don’t hesitate to recommend the podcast to your friends!
We really appreciate your feedback and discussions we have with you, our listeners, on the different topics we mention. Go follow us on instagram @behindthetwenties to participate and get sneak peaks of unreleased episodes.
Music:
Merry Bay by Ghostrifter bit.ly/ghostrifter-sc
Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0
Free Download: hypeddit.com/track/zwe36x
See you next Wednesday!
46 min - Ep.7 - Friendships as an Adult
🎊 Welcome to Season 2 of Behind the Twenties 🎊
Your co-hosts Sonja and Maëlle are back after a well deserve summer break!
How are you? How have you been? Did you miss us?
We prepared a new exciting season 2 with special surprises, but let’s dive into today’s episode:
We decided to start the season in style by inviting onto our podcast one of our amazing flatmates: Joana!
In this episode we are talking about Friendship with our very special guests.
We cover questions related to the following (sub)topics:
- Our first impressions of each other
- What friendships mean to us
- How to make new friends when you start working a full-time job
- How to maintain friendships
- Dunbar’s Number, circles of friendship
Mentioned in the podcast episode:
- Podcast episode titled ‘The Secrets of Making Friends as an Adult’ by the Happiness Lab Podcast with Dr. Laurie Santos Spotify link click here
Apple Podcasts click here- Maslow’s pyramid of needs
- Dunbar’s Number
Did you like the episode? If yes, please leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on itunes and don’t hesitate to recommend the podcast to your friends!
We really appreciate your feedback and discussions we have with you, our listeners, on the different topics we mention. Go follow us on instagram @behindthetwenties to participate and get sneak peaks of unreleased episodes.
See you next Wednesday!
Music:
Merry Bay by Ghostrifter bit.ly/ghostrifter-sc
Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0
Free Download: hypeddit.com/track/zwe36x
49 min
About Behind the Twenties
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to our podcast Behind the Twenties 🎉
In it, we will be talking about how your twenties can be a double-edged sword: on the one hand they can be the most fun years, however, on the other hand, they can also be challenging and uncomfortable.
Each week, we will grab a drink, dive deep into a topic and share our thoughts with you.
If you want more head to our Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/behindthetwenties/