In this episode, I’m diving back into the fitness world and calling out five major myths that so many of us fall for. Whether you’re a seasoned gym-goer or someone just starting out, these misconceptions can seriously mess with your mindset and your results. From thinking sweat equals a good workout to fearing that a week off the gym will erase all your progress, I’m breaking down what’s actually true and what needs to go. As a personal trainer and coach, I see these myths come up with clients all the time, and it’s time we set the record straight. This episode will help you take a healthier, more realistic approach to fitness and finally make it something that supports your life, not controls it.

Key Takeaways:

• Sweating is your body’s way of cooling itself down, it does not measure workout effectiveness
• Muscle and fat are two separate systems that are related but not interchangeable 
• Increasing Cardio is not a smart way to lose unwanted weight
• Search for your soreness
• Taking time off of the gym can actually be beneficial 

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What are your red light, yellow light, green light moments in your friendships? This episode highlights behaviors that signify a good friendship from a bad one, how you can use this information to reflect on yourself and the friendships in your life, and what to do if you’re ready to end a friendship that isn’t working. Ciara Rubin, is a bestselling author, singer, and mystic with a mission to help women heal their hearts and attract the soul-aligned friendships they’ve been yearning for. Listen for insight into how you can make good friends, leave bad ones behind, and be a good friend in return.

Key Takeaways:

• How to attract your ideal friend that sticks
• The red, yellow, green light framework to making friends based on behaviors and actions
• The good side and and side of feeling jealous of your friend and vice versa
• Weaning off friendships that aren’t working using gradual boundaries
• Confronting a friend who isn’t being a good friend
• Regaining confidence in yourself when it comes to making new friends after coming off of a bad one
• Feeling excited about a new friendship might not always be a good thing
• What if you meet someone who has no friends - is it a red flag?

Helpful Resources: 

Let’s chat: https://calendly.com/coach_jessdiamond/success 

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Jealousy is one of those emotions we all experience but rarely talk about—especially in our twenties when comparison is everywhere and progress feels like a race with no clear finish line. In this episode, I’m breaking down why jealousy isn’t a bad thing and how it can actually point you toward what matters most.

This episode is meant to help you feel understood, reflect on what your jealousy might be trying to teach you, and start using it as fuel instead of letting it spiral into self-doubt. I talk about why jealousy shows up, how it’s rooted in insecurity, and how to shift the narrative so it works for you, not against you.

Key Takeaways:

• Jealousy is a signal that something matters to you
• Your biggest insecurity fuels your jealousy, but you have the power to change the narrative
• Jealousy doesn’t mean you’re behind or lacking, it’s proof that it’s possible for you to achieve to
• You can be happy for someone and be jealous of them at the same time
• Your twenties are the breeding ground for jealousy due to all the different possible paths people are on
• Jealousy is an emotion trying to show you or teach you something

Helpful Resources: 

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You’ve heard the saying, “make your money work for you,” but that can mean so many different things. Author of More Than Cash, Julia Cancro, introduces the easiest ways to invest your money (in a non-scary way) so you can set yourself up for financial success - even if you feel like you’re living paycheck to paycheck. I get it, inflation makes it seem like saving money in your early-mid twenties is nearly impossible, yet you go on social media and see your friends traveling and living luxuriously while you’re struggling to make ends meet on a monthly basis. In this episode, Julia helps you switch your mindset to building the habit of saving and what to do once that habit becomes stronger.

Key Takeaways:

• Why saving now, even $10 a month, is super important
• Where to save your money across different accounts to let your money work for you
• How to determine what your rent should be so you can live below your means
• Why trying to prove yourself is only hurting yourself, your bank account, and your relationships
• You don’t know someone's money back story when you compare your financial situation to what you see on social media
• The difference between different savings accounts

Helpful Resources: 

Open a High Yields Saving Account now: https://www.marcus.com/share/JES-DS7-DDAM 

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcancro 

Website: https://www.juliacancro.com

LinkedIN:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-cancro-b98a2275 

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Whether you're super close with them, feel distant, or have complicated dynamics, your relationship to your parents is something most of us are quietly navigating. In this episode, I reflect on how these relationships evolve in our twenties and what it means to relate to our parents as adults rather than children.This conversation is meant to help you feel seen, get curious, and maybe start approaching these relationships with a little more clarity and compassion. We talk about boundaries, effectively communicating, and adjusting expectations so you can manage your side of your relationship (and peace) with your parents.

Key Takeaways:

• Your relationship with your parents is a relationship—meaning it can grow, change, and require boundaries.
• Your parents care about you, but that doesn’t mean you have to have a relationship with them
• Release your own expectations of your parents, as well as feeling responsible for their emotions
• Be the adult you want to be treated as

Helpful Resources: 

Let’s chat: https://calendly.com/coach_jessdiamond/success 

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Time is a funny concept. We all measure it differently based on what we’re going through and what we’re seeing around us. Lou Smith went from professional basketball player to bar manager, to personal trainer, to videographer and with every pivot he made, he never felt behind. Lou exemplifies why it’s so important for you to believe that time is on your side, otherwise you risk staying stuck and unsatisfied in your life's path. Your twenties are the time to mess up, try new things, and take risks, you just need to shift your mindset by reminding yourself that no matter what, you are right on time.

Key Takeaways:

• How the evolution of social media has warped our views on time
• The mindset behind taking a step back to take a jump forward
• The fear behind leaving everything you’ve ever known for something new
• You can always go back, but you don’t always have to go back to the same place
• It’s never too late to change your mind and leave your relationship, change your job, move to a new location etc

Helpful Resources: 

Let’s chat: https://calendly.com/coach_jessdiamond/success 

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelousmith/ 

Website: https://blacksmithcinema.myportfolio.com/ 

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Whether you’ve been ghosted, done the ghosting (yep, I see you), or just hate how common it’s become, this episode is for you. I’m calling ghosting out for what it really is—a sign of immaturity, poor communication, and a lack of respect. And no, it’s not just a dating thing. Ghosting happens in friendships, jobs, clients—you name it, it’s everywhere.

In this episode, I walk you through why we ghost, why it feels so awful to be ghosted, and how to break the cycle by communicating like the grown adult you are. I share my own stories (including one of my all-time best one-liners) and remind you that how someone responds to rejection isn’t your responsibility—but how you handle it is.

Key Takeaways:

• Ghosting is a sign of immaturity and poor communication, not a "normal" way to avoid confrontation.
• We ghost because it’s the easier way out, but it’s only going to burn bridges
• It’s kinder and braver to communicate where you’re at than lead someone on
• Most of the time, ghosting has more to do with the other person’s baggage than with you personally
• No response is a response

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We all want to make money.. It’s how we’ll be able to live our lives, travel the world, create experiences, but knowing how to ask for more money requires thought, preparation, and practice. Karishma Wadhwani is a Holistic Career Coach and she breaks down exactly what you need to do and believe when it comes to creating your own opportunities (and earning more money). She emphasizes how important your voice is in the workplace, at a networking event, and even at the grocery store and the cost of not doing so. If you are someone who doesn’t think you have something to say, doesn’t know what to say, or doesn’t know how to ask for what you want, then this episode is for you!

Key Takeaways:

• 3 reasons why women tend to not speak up for themselves in the workplace
• The three W’s you need to answer for yourself so you don’t half ass what you’re asking for
• What to do if you think you can’t add anything since you’re youngest and most inexperienced in the room
• Why it’s okay to get the answer wrong (and actually expected)
• What it’s costing you when you keep quiet
• 5 things to keep in mind when you negotiate for more money
• Networking tactics to build relationships that go beyond the surface

Helpful Resources: 

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Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.careercoach/  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holisticcareercoachkarishmawadhwani/

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In this episode, I’m challenging the age-old idea that “quitters never win.” Sometimes, quitting is the bravest and wisest choice you can make—and that’s exactly what I unpack in this episode of How To Twenty-Something. I talk about how quitting doesn’t always mean giving up; it can mean choosing yourself, setting boundaries, and making space for something better. As well as when to know if it’s time to walk away and what it looks like to quit with intention, not impulsivity. Whether you’re thinking about quitting a job, relationship, or habit, this episode will help you reflect on what’s serving you—and what’s not.

Key Takeaways:

• Why we view quitting as negative 
• Knowing the difference between quitting out of fear vs wisdom
• How to tell if you’re being challenged or drained
• The pressure to “stick it out” can keep us stuck in things that no longer serve us
• Quitting successfully means coming up with a plan for what else is to come

Helpful Resources: 

Let’s chat: https://calendly.com/coach_jessdiamond/success 

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If you are not happy with where you’re working, toxic or not, you need to get out! This episode brought on Career and Executive Coach, Dr. Kristy Taylor, to break down what you need to do if you find yourself in a toxic work environment. Dr. Kristy explains workplace boundaries, setting expectations you want to uphold, what to look out for in an interview to avoid a potential toxic work environment, and why you need to look at yourself like you’re a consultant. It’s an episode filled with stories, insights, and advice. 

Key Takeaways:

• When it’s time to trust your instincts
• How to make the most of a shitty situation
• Responding without emotion so you don’t escalate things further
• Why you shouldn’t respond to or compose emails outside of work hours
• How to separate yourself from your work
• Your support system is the people outside of work – you have no friends at work
• Biggest red flags to look out for in the interview/onboarding process

Helpful Resources: 

Let’s chat: https://calendly.com/coach_jessdiamond/success 

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https://worxksolutions.com/links 

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