License to Adult

Being single in your 20s is the absolute best thing you can do for your mental health and self-worth, let me explain why. In this episode I discuss the perks of being single, reasons not to stay in a relationship where you feel as though you're ‘settling’ and why you need to change your mindset if you’re currently single and hating it. Also you will not want to miss this week’s story time, where I retell an old dating disaster with one by the name of, James FUCKING Bond. I shit you not.

Gaslighting, I’m sure you’ve heard the term thrown around, but what does it actually mean? In this episode I invite of my good friends on to discuss exactly what gaslighting is and isn’t, what it looks like, early warning signs and what you can do about it. In part 1 of this chat Rach talks to her experience dating a gaslighter for 4 years in her teens and the effect it had on her. Oh and guys, I went on my first date since being single and it was… okay?

Anxiety is most prevalent in 17 to 24 year olds and there’s good reason for it. In order to treat anxiety you first need to understand what you’re dealing with, that’s where I come in. In the episode I delve into all facets of anxiety. Such as how to decipher an anxiety disorder from anxious feelings, common types of anxiety disorders, indications you may be experiencing an anxiety disorder and various coping mechanisms.

We’ve all been there, the end of high school rolls around and as you grow into your 20s you realise your friend circle is half the size it used to be. Maybe you even lost your best friend and were left wondering where did things go wrong? In this episode I’ll discuss friendship breakdowns and how to deal with them, as well as how to make new friends in your 20s. CONTENT WARNING: Grab a bucket, grab a mop, the amount of tea being spilled on this episode should be illegal.

In this episode I’ll discuss the top 10 things that I wish I knew before entering into ‘adulthood’ and what they’ve taught me. I’ll cover everything from why you shouldn’t be entering into a new relationship with ‘unchecked’ baggage to the importance of knowing your self-worth.  Just like any good chat with a friend, you can expect some personal stories because who doesn’t love a bit of drama! So sit down, take your bra off and let’s debrief.