Doing It Anyway

In today’s episode of Navigating Your 20s, we’re unpacking one of the wildest wellness trends I’ve seen lately: the absolute fear of antibiotics… from the same girls who are skipping breakfast, living off iced lattes, and haven’t eaten a vegetable in three days.

This isn’t a “gut health panic” episode; it’s a reality check. I’m breaking down what antibiotics actually do, why they’re not the villain, how your gut truly works, and what’s actually ruining your digestion (hint: inconsistent habits, zero fibre, stress, iced lattes as meals… you get it).

We’re talking misinformation from wellness influencers, why “gut resets” and greens powders don’t magically fix bloating, how antibiotics impact your microbiome, and the simple habits that matter way more for long-term gut health. I also walk you through what to do before, during, and after antibiotics to protect your gut, all based on real-world experience coaching hundreds of women.

If you’re confused about gut health, tired of wellness culture fear-mongering, or constantly bloated and don’t know why, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and actual education… not chaos.

This is for the girls in their 20s who want to feel energised, strong, consistent, and in control of their health without falling for TikTok trends or extremes. Your gut isn’t fragile; it’s just tired of never knowing when its next real meal is coming.

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This episode of Navigating Your 20s is your 2026 reset; a full-body, full-life, glow-up strategy for girls in their 20s who want structure, momentum, and a year that actually feels aligned. If you’re ready to set goals you actually stick to (not the usual “eat healthy, save money, travel more” that disappear by February), this is where we get intentional.

I’m walking you through my 6 goal-setting pillars; Lifestyle, Travel & Experiences, Work & Career, Body & Health, Relationships & Connection, and Mindset & Personal Growth, the exact framework I use to level up year after year. We’re talking morning routines that stick, boundaries that protect your peace, weight loss and energy goals that actually feel doable, career clarity, solo travel confidence, relationship upgrades, and the mindset identity shift that makes everything else click.

If you want 2026 to be your strongest, calmest, most confident year; the year you stop winging it and start building the version of you you’ve been talking about, this episode is your roadmap. Grab your journal, get honest with yourself, and let’s make 2026 the year you step into your next level.

You know that weird feeling when your life looks fine on paper; but it still doesn’t feel right? Welcome to life dysmorphia, the 20 something epidemic that no one’s talking about.In this episode of Navigating Your 20s, Jess dives into why so many of us feel like we’re “falling behind” even when we’re doing everything right. We unpack the comparison traps, the “grass is greener” mindset, and the pressure to have it all figured out before 30.You’ll learn how to:- Recognise when you’re stuck in a life dysmorphia loop- Stop sabotaging your 20s with perfectionism and overthinking- Build self-trust and confidence without needing constant validation- Reconnect with the version of you that’s already doing enoughWhether you’re overthinking your career, doubting your relationships, or constantly questioning your timeline; this is your reminder that you’re not behind, you’re just human.⁠Work with me⁠Instagram

Are you stuck counting every calorie, obsessing over MyFitnessPal, and feeling like your entire day revolves around food? You’re not alone; but girl, it doesn’t have to be this way.

In this week’s episode of Navigating Your 20s, we’re breaking down how to finally enjoy food again; without undoing your progress, losing structure, or falling back into all or nothing patterns.

I’m sharing the mindset shifts, practical tips, and real life client results that prove you don’t need to track forever to look and feel amazing.

You’ll learn how to fuel your body intuitively, balance your meals without weighing every gram, and build self-trust that no app could ever give you.

We’ll talk about:

• How to move beyond MyFitnessPal culture & stop obsessing over calories
• How to structure your meals for balance, fuel & energy; without tracking
• The connection between gut health, hormones & your relationship with food
• What progress actually looks like when you stop tracking
• Real client results: less bloating, clear skin, more confidence

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the “tracking trap,” or you’re scared that stopping will undo all your progress; this episode will give you the roadmap (and reassurance) you’ve been craving.

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We’re on a hot girl walk, baby; so get your headphones in, grab your coffee, and let’s chat life updates, balance, and being that girl in your 20s.

In this episode of Navigating Your 20s, I’m catching you up on everything from my two Newy trips and birthday dinner debrief to the community walk that reminded me how powerful connection is; and yes, even that chaotic VR experience with literal children (lol).

It’s one of those episodes where we talk about everything and nothing all at once; the messy middle of growing up, finding confidence, and learning how to do life your way.

We’ll dive into:

• How to actually enjoy your social life without losing your balance or progress
• Why community and connection will always beat self-isolation
• My birthday reflections; what I’m celebrating, and what I’m leaving behind
• Real talk on burnout, body image, and building confidence through self-trustIf you’re a girl in your 20s who’s figuring it all out; your health, habits, friendships, career, confidence; this episode will make you feel seen, grounded, and inspired to keep growing.⁠

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In this episode of Navigating Your 20s, we’re diving deep into something every girl in her 20s has felt but rarely talks about; how our mums, the 2000s diet culture, and those “skinny tea” ads shaped the way we see our bodies today.

From Special K challenges and carb-shaming to the constant “I was your size at your age” comments; our mums were doing their best with the information they had, but many of us grew up absorbing toxic food rules and body standards that still impact us today.

I share real stories, insights from my own coaching clients, and practical steps to start breaking the cycle; healing your relationship with food, finding balance, and learning to fuel your body without guilt.

We’re talking:

• Unlearning inherited food rules (“carbs make you fat,” “thin = healthy”)
• Rebuilding self-trust with your body
• Compassion for our mums while still choosing to do things differently
• Reflection prompts to help you rewrite your own food story

This isn’t about blaming our mums; it’s about awareness, healing, and empowering the next generation to grow up confident, nourished, and free.

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In this week’s episode of Navigating Your 20s, I’m bringing you along on a hot girl walk story time; because sometimes the most random moments teach you the biggest lessons.

From finding out I’m allergic to gel nail polish (yes, shellac hates me), to being a lifelong nail biter trying to glow up, to sitting in the salon chair wondering why my hair looked so bad; this episode is equal parts funny, relatable, and painfully real.

We talk:

• The time it takes to commit to beauty standards and treatments

• How the smallest things (like nails and hair) can impact your confidence, self-image, and identity

• The uncomfortable but freeing side of owning your insecurities instead of hiding them (yes I bite my nails, sue me)

• Why not every “glow-up” experience feels like one at first (and that’s okay)
  

Whether you’ve ever left the salon feeling worse than when you went in, or you’re navigating your own messy 20s glow-up, this episode is a reminder that confidence isn’t found in perfect nails or hair ; it’s in backing yourself through the awkward phases.

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If you embrace it, your 20s become less about scrambling for belonging and more about choosing the right people to let in.

In your 20s, loneliness feels scary; but it can actually be the season that changes everything. In this episode of Navigating Your 20s, we dive into why seasons of loneliness are essential for growth, self discovery, and building confidence.

I unpack:

• Why running overseas, finding a new boyfriend, or blowing up your life won’t “fix” the cycle

• How loneliness teaches you who you are without validation from friends, guys, or family

• The difference between chasing dopamine vs. creating genuine connection with yourself

• How solo dates, new routines, and healthier habits help you stop rotting in bed and start thriving

• Why this “healing season” is actually the soil where better friendships, relationships, and boundaries grow
  

If you’ve ever felt disconnected, stuck in the same friendship cycles, or unsure who you are without external validation; this episode will give you the tools to reframe loneliness into confidence, independence, and self trust.

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This week on Navigating Your 20s, I’m giving you a life update and sharing my unfiltered POV of attending influencer events… as a non-influencer. Spoiler: everything looks glossy online, but behind the scenes it’s curated, messy, and not always what it seems.

I dive into:

• What influencer events really feel like when you’re not “one of them”

• The struggles we all face with comparison, boundaries, and believing everyone else “has it better”

• How to stop wasting energy on things that don’t matter and choose bigger, better problems

• Why fun, happiness, and alignment are my ultimate non-negotiables in life and business

• How boundaries actually help you show up as the best version of yourself
  

If you’re in your 20s, navigating the pressure of social media, comparison, or just trying to figure out what truly makes you happy; this episode will hit home.

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In this episode of Navigating Your 20s, we’re unpacking the real reason you keep yo-yo dieting and why it feels impossible to stay consistent. If you’ve ever dropped off your fitness goals as soon as life got messy, hit your weight loss target then slid back into old habits, or felt frustrated by constant “starting over”… this one’s for you.

I break down:

• Why motivation is always highest at the start of a diet (and why it never lasts)

• The maintenance phase no one talks about—but is the real secret to keeping results

• How I’ve kept 20kg off without obsessing or falling into all-or-nothing thinking

• The mindset + mental health shifts you must make if you want consistency

• How to make food decisions based on how they make you feel, not just calories
  

This isn’t about quick fixes or fad diets; it’s about finally building confidence, self-trust, and the lifestyle that makes you feel amazing in your 20s.

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