Elevate Our 30s

In this episode we talk all things budgeting. If you’re like us, maybe it’s one of your favourite topics too. We delve into the essentials for us when it comes to planning our financial goals on a yearly basis to how we stay on track to a strict budget month-to-month. 

We also discuss ways we’ve boosted our income with Airbnb, unexpected expenses that have come up for us, and the importance of being open about money and finances as the basis of our relationship. 

We talk about what we will do when we get to that magical day when we have extra money floating around and how much we value having a few people we can have open discussions about these more taboo things (like money) with.

Listen and let us know in the comments if you love budgeting too! Or are we just actually crazy? Tell us all your best tips we need them. 

Episode Breakdown: 

00:00 The Green Room 

01:13 Pride & Kinds of Kindness 

 08:45 Sports Chat 

13:10 Budgets, Financial Plans and Goals

14:52 Yearly Budget Goals

19:08 Monthly Budgeting 

25:28 Budgeting is Fun?

26:18 Airbnb & Defender 

27:07  Saving for a Rainy Day

28:30 From Love at First Credit Card Debt 

37:00 Investment Funds 

38:05 Let’s Talk About It 

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Feeling overwhelmed and stuck in a cycle of bad habits and high anxiety? In this solo episode, I dive into the transformative power of at-home retreats and self-care days. Carly shares personal experiences of breaking free from excessive screen time and social media scrolling, highlighting the impact of stressors from daily life and how they can disrupt our routines and mental well-being.

Discover practical tips and inspiring ideas on how to reset your energy and rejuvenate your mind and body. From meditation and cold plunges to grounding exercises and nature walks, learn how to create a personalized retreat that suits your lifestyle and preferences. Whether you have a whole weekend or just a few hours, this episode will guide you on how to make the most of your self-care time.

 Perfect for anyone looking to reclaim their routine and find joy in the little things, this episode is your guide to feeling good again.

Topics Covered:

• The negative effects of excessive screen time and social media
• The importance of resetting your energy and mental state
• Practical steps for creating an at-home retreat
• Incorporating activities like meditation, cold plunges, and outdoor walks
• Personal stories of self-care and finding balance
• Tips for integrating self-care into your daily life

Episode Breakdown: 

00:00 When I Need To RESET 

03:02 I Couldn’t Find The Retreat For Me 

05:45 Birth of the Home Retreat 

08:45 The Half Day Retreat 

12:50 New Energy Unlocked 

14:20 Walking Meditation Are Underrated 

16:45 Reminder To Embrace Self Care 

19:26 An Announcement.. 

Joe Dispenza Meditation! https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ArfLF8e9aSyipBJ2wUzYR?si=9001520d9ae34f3e

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Get our fertility cheatsheet for a summary of everything discussed in the podcast! 

In this episode, we're diving into the proactive steps we're taking to increase our chances of conceiving naturally, despite facing some challenges. Join us as we share the comprehensive program we're following and the lifestyle changes we've implemented to support our fertility journey. For a deeper dive into our pregnancy journey the first time around and the medical paths we're exploring, head over to our Patreon to listen to part one.

We discuss the importance of keeping things cool for male fertility and the impact of avoiding plastics on reproductive health. We also explore how eliminating household toxins can enhance fertility.

The role of physical activity, stress management, and mindfulness in improving fertility is highlighted, along with an exploration of the potential benefits of cold plunges. We emphasize the importance of quality sleep and overall health, key dietary considerations, and the incorporation of antioxidant-rich foods to support fertility.

Essential nutrients and their role in boosting reproductive health are discussed, along with the benefits of a low-inflammatory, low-GI, high-fiber diet. We also share the supplements we're taking to support our fertility journey. 

Episode Breakdown:
0:00 If You’re Trying For A Baby.. 
02:15 The Program We’re Following 
05:33 No Hot Sweaty Balls Allowed
08:42 Ew Plastics!
10:18 Toxins In The Home
13:58 Organic Food & Girl Math
15:03 Exercise
17:42 Stress & Meditation 
19:04 Cold Plunge?
20:40 Sleep & Sickness
22:35 Food!
23:02 Antioxidant Rich Food
27:45 Key Nutrients for Fertility
31:16 Low Inflammatory, GI, High Fibre
33:29 Supplements
37:03 The Protocol In Summary

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In today’s episode, we're taking a trip down memory lane to share the story of how we met, and we're spilling all the tea on our green and red flags along the way. From secret smoking to some serious persistence,  this episode is packed with laughs, surprises, and a lot of honesty.

We'll dive into a bit of our dating history and how fate landed us on a dating app in London at the same time. We talk about our first date, first impressions and how timing is everything. 

We list out all of each other's green and red flags. From Carly's independence and lifestyle to her living in another country, and Matthew's easy-going nature to his secret smoking habit. In the end we conclude that the nice guy won (in this case) and how being best friends is the foundation to our ongoing happiness together. 

Join us for a candid, hilarious, and heartfelt episode. We hope you enjoy!

00:00 Pre-Workout Fumbles 

01:45 Slug Wars 

03:19 Matthew’s Rage

06:20 Carly’s Driving State of Mind 

09:30 Pranks  

12:02 Let’s Talk About How We Met 

13:03 Carly’s History

14:15 Matthew’s Jealousy

15:10 Matthews History  

16:06 What is Dating?

18:01 Soulmates & Timing

19:16 More Backstory

21:41 Random London Guy on Bumble

23:51 The First Date

27:00 First Impressions 

29:23 Bye Forever? 

30:16 Carly’s Green & Red Flags

35:50 Matthews Green Flags 

42:29 Will You Be My GF? No..

46:05 Will you marry me? Yes!

47:24 Matthew’s Icks 

51:43 The Nice Guy Wins

54:27: Colin, God of Sex, Goes to America 

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This episode is for those of us navigating change, reinventing ourselves, or reevaluating where they get success from (maybe no longer the corporate world).  Join hosts Matthew, a seasoned management consultant, and Carly, a communications professional, as they explore the unique challenges they are facing in their careers and new paths they are looking at. 

For Matthew, it's all about resetting and ensuring his priorities are aligned. For Carly it's about reinventing herself both career-wise and personally. In our 20s the focus was on getting ahead, but now we seek purpose and flow in life. 

In This Episode:

• Resetting Priorities: Matthew discusses his career as a management consultant and his perspective on the corporate world and how to achieve more balance with his career. 
• Reinventing at 30: Carly opens up about feeling behind, lacking confidence to make a move, and overcoming the fear of being too old for a career pivot. 
• Hitting the Ceiling: Facing the frustration of watching peers progress rapidly while you feel stuck.
• Reevaluating Success: Shifting the definition of success from career-centric to life-centric.
• Children Career Pauses: Navigating the career growth pause when choosing to have children.
• Different Considerations: Comparing the job choices and career considerations between Carly and Matthew.
• Exploring New Passions: How questioning their current paths has led to exploring new passions, side hustles, and keeping options open.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Embracing the mindset that a successful idea only needs to be 10% better than existing ones.
• Educational Aspirations: Discussing the possibility of going back to school, with Carly considering a doctorate in clinical psychology.

Whether you're contemplating a career change, starting a new side hustle, or simply seeking more purpose in life, we get into it in this episode. 

Episode Breakdown: 

00:00 The Mystery of Naps

00:48 Welcome to Elevate Our 30s  

02:33 Patrons Get 2 Bonus Episodes!

05:55 Resetting & Reinventing in 30s 

08:25 Two Views on the Corporate World 

10:39 Hitting the Ceiling 

12:10 Re-Evaluating Success 

12:39 Pregnancy Pause 

14:40 Time to Focus on Me 

15:02 Matthew Loves The Corporate World

16:45 Flexibility vs New Challenges 

18:05 Finding New Passions & Side Hustles

21:09 Entrepreneurial Mindset 

22:50 That’s Insane, Why Would We Podcast?

25:47 Freedom! And Confidence.  

27:15 Going Back To School?

31:33 2 Types Of Decisions

33:37 Corporate Culture

35:57 Psychoanalysing Matthew 

37:51 We’re In The Thick Of It 

38:25 Resources 

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In this episode of Mastering Fair Play: A Guide to Household Equality, hosts Matthew and Carly share their personal journey of discovering Eve Rodsky's transformative book, Fair Play. Join them as they candidly discuss the challenges they faced in managing their family workload, especially after the arrival of their baby.

Matthew and Carly open up about the common fights and frustrations that arose from an unbalanced division of household tasks and mental load. They delve into the specific struggles that many couples face, shedding light on how these issues can strain even the strongest relationships.

Listeners will gain valuable insights as Matthew and Carly reveal how Fair Play provided them with practical solutions to achieve household equality. They explain the Fair Play system's key principles and how implementing them has brought harmony and balance to their home.

Whether you're navigating the demands of a growing family or seeking to improve your partnership, this episode offers actionable advice and relatable stories to help you master the art of fair play in your own household. Tune in to learn how to create a more equitable and peaceful domestic life with tips and strategies that work.

0:00 Intro & New Set-up 
01:10 Wild News 
02:02 Sober Wedding 
04:36 Family Workload & Fair Share 
06:10 When the Fighting Ramped Up 
07:12 Common ‘Misunderstandings’
12:25 Finding a Solution with FairPlay
16:35 Matthew’s Examples  
21:20 100 Activities 
23:05 Gender Roles 
26:25 The List of Tasks 
27:38 Who Holds the Cards
30:28 Redistributing the Cards

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In this episode, we dive deep into our journey of moving from the city life of London to the serene english countryside. We share the best parts and the challenges, balancing our professional lives, and creating a lifestyle that suits our growing family. From the initial decision to leave London, navigating work-from-home setups, to the surprising benefits of countryside living, we cover it all.

Join us as we discuss:

• The factors influencing our decision to move
• The pros and cons of city versus countryside living
• How the countryside has impacted our lifestyle and well-being
• The practicalities of finding and renovating a house
• Our future plans and priorities, including the dream of living by the water

Whether you're contemplating a similar move or simply curious about life outside the city, this episode offers insights and honest reflections on making a major life change. 

Episode Summary: 

0:00 Intro & Caravan Talk 

01:20 City to Countryside 

02:20 Leaving London (and Canada)

08:22 But What About Work?

12:13 Countryside vs City, the Pros & Cons 

21:13 Our Forever Location? 

22:30 The Big List  

26:30 Competing Priorities 

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In today’s solo episode, Carly shares her personal experiences and insights on how to make pregnancy and postpartum a time to thrive. 

This episode offers practical tips, focusing on how to cultivate positivity about your self image and also find time for exercise, meditation and self care. Carly discusses her journey from battling body image issues to embracing a much healthier mindset through pregnancy and postpartum. Also talking about key changes in diet and exercise that helped reach her goals. 

This episode offers practical tips for new moms, focusing on how to cultivate positivity, find time for self-care, and build a supportive postpartum routine. Whether you're expecting, a new mom, or years into your parenting journey, this discussion provides valuable takeaways to uplift and inspire.

00:00 - 1:39 Intro from the caravan 

01:40 - 2:33 Pregnancy & Postpartum Journey 

2:34 - 10:01 Pregnancy, Mindset & Self-love 

10:02 - 17:47 Postpartum & Fitting It In 

17:48 - 24:03 Levelling Up

24:04 - 25:53 Consistency & Daily Habits 

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This is the year we decided to put our house, yes our house, on Airbnb and have an adventure filled year with our toddler. It started as a desire to get away more on the weekends and quickly turned into a little side hustle that is helping us pay for nicer trips away, car payments, you name it. 

We get into how this started and quickly escalated into our house being booked out every weekend, becoming a profitable side hustle. We went from booking cheaper airbnbs to just buying our own caravan for weekends of adventure while other people enjoyed our countryside home. 

Did our house get totally trashed? We dive into exactly how it’s gone so far when people have stayed at our place, we’ve had over 20 bookings at this point and spoiler alert, it hasn’t been trashed yet. We also talk about details like cleaning and logistics of how we actually turned our personal home into a holiday rental, becoming a space people could stay in and what we do with all of our stuff. 

Do you want to make some extra income, looking at renting your place out but it seems a bit crazy to let people stay? Or maybe you just want to start camping or caravanning with your family.  This episode is for you. 

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Intro & Chit Chat 

02:50 Airbnb Side Hustle 

07:30 Fully Booked

08:45 Adventure turned hustle 

09:47 Caravan Living 

10:51 Did our house get trashed?

18:22 Cleaning 

20:01 Caravan Adventures 

22:25 Logistics of Airbnb 

26:04 Main residence renting 

27:29 Reviews are everything 

28:40 It’s a part-time job  

30:50 The easy version 

32:07 Target to pay off your big holidays 

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