how to twenty-something

After spending a week at Experience Camps in Georgia, I’m more convinced than ever that every adult needs to go to camp. In this episode, I reflect on what it meant to step away from my daily routine, disconnect from social media, and fully immerse myself in a world built around connection, play, and presence. Whether you’re volunteering at a cause that speaks to your story or attending an adult sleepaway camp just for fun, the experience is unlike anything else. From not having to think about your schedule to making real friends with people who just get you, camp offers a much-needed reset for the body and mind. I share the unexpected benefits and why I think putting your life on pause might be the best thing you do for yourself all year. If you’ve been looking for a sign to go to camp, this is it.

Key Takeaways:

• Structured time off means not making any decisions and just getting to be present
• A pause from your life with jam-packed, fun-filled days means also taking a pause from social media and the noise of the outside world
• Less external feedback means you have to turn inwards and connect with yourself
• The power of play and how we lose our playtime as we get older
• Every adult needs a place where they can connect, play, and be present
• Shared experiences and vulnerability with a side of instant acceptance is the perfect recipe for making friends

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Everything you know about nutrition is wrong! That’s why I brought on Dee Jackson to help me discuss common nutrition statements and break down the truth and the falseness behind each one. From knowing calories, to different macros, to your own habits and priorities around food, we debunk what you’ve previously seen online that probably isn’t correct. And yes, that includes salads and how they are not the way to losing weight. At the end of the day, we want you to be healthy and not misled by what you see online by your favorite fitness influencer. Stick to the facts, stick to the basics, and you will live a long and healthy life.

Key Takeaways:

• You can eat carbs and not gain weight
• Meal prepping is a mindset and a priority disconnection
• You don’t have to eat the same meal every day and still be able to meal prep
• You don’t need to eat your body weight in protein everyday 
• Just because you’re skinny, working out and eating healthy, does not mean you are healthy
• Why all calories aren’t created equally, despite the law of thermodynamics
• Your salad isn’t going to help you look skinny or toned

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Your twenties can feel like one giant WTF moment—and in this episode, I unpack why that is and what to actually do about it. Throughout this episode I share my own story of thinking I had a plan only to have the rug pulled out from under me during the pandemic, why confusion is a signal to listen to, and why societal timelines are irrelevant. It’s time you learned how to shift out of confusion by focusing on the right now, getting specific, and changing your language around being “stuck.” If you’re feeling confused, please know it’s normal and it’s a temporary state of mind as long as you take action to try to create your clarity.

Key Takeaways:

• Confusion is a signal that you’re in transition, not stuck
• Societal timelines are outdated and don’t reflect adulthood today
• You can do everything "right" and still feel like things aren’t working, that doesn’t mean you’re behind
• Get specific with your goals and change your language to get you out of this state
• Comparing yourself to your peers or what you see on social media will only exacerbate your confusion

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In a heavily masculine dominated world (the patriarchy), it can be really difficult for people to shift into their feminine side. The truth? We need both to create relationships and exist in this world – which brings me to the topic of attracting who and what you want; NOT demanding. This episode brings on Feminine Adventure Coach, Becca Ploener, to help you shift out of your wounded feminine and masculine energies and step into your divine ones! 

Key Takeaways:

• What is femininity outside of gender
• Discovering when you’re in your divine vs wounded masculine and feminine energies 
• Why forcing an outcome will drive that outcome further away
• The role manifestation plays in attracting what you want
• How to start to shift your energy from wounded feminine to divine
• The power of slowing down to be able to receive

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

Website: www.wildwomanbecca.com ,

Email:  becca@wildwomanbecca 

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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