Behind the Twenties

By Behind The Twenties

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... more

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The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.

Behind the Twenties episodes:

September 21, 2022 Season 2 - Trailer: WE ARE BACK!
🎊 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, be prepared!!
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.
The music is by Ghostrifter and is called Merry Bay.
See you next Wednesday for the first episode of season 2 of the behind the twenties podcast!
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6min
June 15, 2022 Season 1 - Bonus !
Welcome! 👋🏽
And SURPRISE!🎉
This is our Bonus episode for Season 1. This time around we’re coming to you with advice on our past university life with key topics as on: studying, living in a shared space, friendship and some others!
Here is us, together, talking just as we did while we lived together as flatmates. You’re welcome for this raw audio barely edited - have fun listening!
If you liked this episode and this first amazing season make sure to give it a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. We appreciate them highly!! Don’t forget to share the podcast with your friends, listen to past episodes and finds us on instagram @behindthetwenties to discuss the topics in the comments.
The music is by Tokyo Music Walker. The song is called Blooming.
Hope to see your beautiful faces for season 2!
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35min
June 08, 2022 Ep.6 - The basics of coping mechanisms
Welcome! 👋🏽
Hello dear listener! This is our final episode of the first season: Welcoming the unknown! 🥂
In this episode we are talking about the basics of coping mechanisms!
To be specific we cover questions related to the following (sub)topics:
What are the different styles of coping mechanisms?
What are our personal coping strategies, meaning what do we do when we’re in a stressful situation?
Are you perhaps more an over-functioner or under-functioner?
Mentioned in the podcast episode:
📚Article:
- Algorani, E. B. & Gupta, V. (2022), Coping mechanisms (click on the name of the article)
❓General information regarding coping skills:
- Youtube video by Therapy in a Nutshell: Coping Skills for Anxiety or Depression 13/30 How to Process Emotions
- Youtube video by Therapy in a Nutshell: Why Coping Skills Can Make It Worse: How to Process Your Emotions 3/30
🎙Podcast episode from Brené Brown: Episode title: Brené on Anxiety, Calm + Over/Under-Functioning
- Spotify link
- Website link
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.
The music is by Tokyo Music Walker. The song is called Blooming.
Don’t forget to find us on instagram @behindthetwenties and give us a follow!
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45min
June 01, 2022Ep.5 - Discovering New Interests
Welcome! 👋🏽
In this episode we are talking about discovering new interests!
To be specific we cover questions related to the following (sub)topics:
Is there a shift once you arrive at University where you forget about your hobbies and past interests?

The monetisation of hobbies….

Covid and our new hobbies, etc.
Mentioned in the podcast episode:
VIDEO: Le Temps qu’il vous rest (à vivre) de Leo Grasset- Dirty biology

Link to the Grid click here.
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.
The music is by Tokyo Music Walker. The song is called Blooming.
Don’t forget to find us on instagram @behindthetwenties and give us a follow!
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45min
May 26, 2022 Update - Season 1: Yoga Challenge
Welcome! 👋🏽
This is a simple update or mini-episode where we discuss and update each other on how we're doing on this season's Yoga challenge. In EP.1 - We graduated, what's next?, we explained our reasoning and goals behind doing Yoga every day - have a listen if you're curious! Otherwise, enjoy our conversation!
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.
The music is by Tokyo Music Walker. The song is called Blooming.
Don’t forget to find us on instagram @behindthetwenties and give us a follow!
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9min
May 25, 2022Ep. 4 - Societal expectations and norms
Welcome! 👋🏽
In this episode we are talking about societal expectations and norms.
This is one of our favourite episode recorded to date. We really hope you enjoy this episode!
To be specific we cover questions related to the following (sub)topics:
The different types of societal expectations and norms

What kind of expectations can you encounter in your twenties

Our personal experience.. Are you on the YES or NOPE team? Let us know on our instagram.

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.
The music is by Tokyo Music Walker. The song is called Blooming.
Don’t forget to find us on instagram @behindthetwenties and give us a follow!
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32min
May 18, 2022Ep.3 - Social media & self-comparison
Welcome! 👋🏽
In this episode we are talking about social media and self-comparison.
To be specific we cover questions related to the following (sub)topics:
- social-comparison theory by Leon Festinger downward and upward comparison and how this can influence your self-regard
- social media and highlight reels
- ways to combat the negative consequences of social comparison

Mentioned in the podcast episode:
Bad people podcast, episode 61 - more specifically their segment on the French anarchist philosopher, Jacques Ellul, and his fears of technology: combating technology with more technology.
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.
‼️Thank you so much for your support. It makes us really happy to hear that you, listener, relate to the topic we cover. Thank you for listening‼️
The music is by Tokyo Music Walker. The song is called Blooming.
Don’t forget to find us on instagram @behindthetwenties and give us a follow!
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50min
May 11, 2022 Ep.2 - Identity Crisis & Imposter Syndrome
Welcome! 👋🏽
In this episode we are talking about how difficult it is to find an identity in times of drastic shifts, for example being a student to becoming a job-seeker. We will also cover the topic of the imposter syndrome...
To be specific we cover questions related to the following (sub)topics:
- definition and emotions related to finding an identity
- ideas for potential solutions to tackle the imposter syndrome

Mentioned in the podcast episode:
- Ted - talk: Jordan Peterson Podcast: N°39 - The Necessity of Aim
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.
The music is by Tokyo Music Walker. The song is called Blooming.
Don’t forget to find us on instagram @behindthetwenties and give us a follow!
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38min
May 04, 2022 Ep.1 - We graduated, what's next?
Welcome! 👋🏽
In this episode we are talking about what comes next after you graduate.🎓
We cover questions related to the following (sub)topics:
- taking a break after graduation
- comparing yourself to other graduates online (the infamous linkedin graduation announcement posts)

Mentioned in the podcast episode:
- Book: What colour is your parachute? from Richard N. Bolles
- Ted-talk: Overcoming Post Graduation Depression I Haydee AlonsoI
- Season’s challenge: Website - Yoga with Adriene - Calendar - Start with May 2022
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.
The music is by Tokyo Music Walker. The song is called Blooming.
Don’t forget to find us on instagram @behindthetwenties and give us a follow!
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42min
April 27, 2022 Trailer: Welcome to the Behind the Twenties Podcast
Welcome to Behind the Twenties!
In this first ever recording, we present the podcast; starting with who we are.
Behind the twenties is about sharing the ups and downs of your twenties: the different challenges, fears, hopes, and dreams. It’s a double edge sword that needs to be held carefully. We mention some overarching topics that we will discuss.
We also reveal some part of what season 1 has to offer. Come and join us next Wednesday for our first episode!
If you liked this first ever episode/ trailer make sure to give it a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. We appreciate them highly and don’t forget to share the podcast with your friends.
Music is by Tokyo Music Walker. The song is called Blooming.
Find us on instagram @behindthetwenties , until next time!
Bye!
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10min

FAQs about Behind the Twenties:

How many episodes does Behind the Twenties have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.