Navigating Modern Dating - Insights and Experiences from 2025

Welcome to 'Not Us,' a podcast hosted by sisters Angela and Sam, where they discuss everyday challenges and celebrate life's journey. In this episode, they are joined by guests Petra and Chloe to dive into the world of dating in 2025. Topics include the evolution of dating norms, dating after long-term relationships, coping with societal pressures in your thirties, and the physical and emotional preparation needed for dating. Join us for an insightful conversation filled with personal stories, laughter, and deep reflections on finding love and self-worth in the modern world. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe!

Navigating Gratitude: Insights and Reflections from Not US Podcast

In this episode of Not US Podcast, hosts Angela and Sam dive deep into the theme of gratitude. Stemming from an initial disagreement about Thanksgiving, the sisters explore how gratitude shapes their lives. They share personal stories, scientific insights, and heartfelt quotes from friends and family about what gratitude means to them. From daily practices to the impact of positive thinking on mental and physical health, this episode offers a comprehensive look at living a life of appreciation. Tune in to hear how pausing, reflecting, and cultivating gratitude can transform your world.

In this heartfelt episode of the Not Us Podcast, hosted by sisters Angela and Sam, the duo dives into their unique family dynamic influenced by adoption. Angela shares her emotional journey of finding her birth mother and reconnecting with her biological family after being adopted as a baby. The episode candidly discusses the complexities of adoption, the nature versus nurture debate, the impact on families, and how their bond as sisters has evolved through these transformative experiences. Listen as they navigate the beautiful and messy intricacies of their lives, emphasizing the importance of community, love, and open communication. This conversation is filled with humor, heartfelt moments, and poignant insights into what it means to belong and be connected.

Navigating Menopause: Awareness, Advocacy, and Personal ExperiencesWelcome to Not As Podcast with your hosts, sisters Angela and Samantha. In this episode, we dive into the topic of menopause, exploring everything from pre-menopause, perimenopause, to post-menopause. This discussion is sparked by a listener's request and aims at raising awareness and educating our community on one of the most significant yet often misunderstood phases of a woman's life. Both Angela and Samantha share their personal journeys and struggles with menopause, shedding light on various symptoms, treatments like HRT, and the importance of self-advocacy. We'll also share valuable resources for further learning, including some recommended podcasts, books, and experts in the field. Whether you're going through menopause or supporting someone who is, this episode is packed with insights to help you navigate this change. Join the conversation and don't forget to like, share, comment, and subscribe!

Birthday Celebrations, and the Beauty of AgingJoin Angela and Samantha on the latest episode of the Not Us Podcast as they discuss the nuances of celebrating birthdays, a little dive into their astrology, and the beauty and challenges of aging. As they prepare for Angela's birthday, the sisters delve into how their celebrations have transformed over the years and what birthdays mean to them now. They also touch upon their favourite birthday memories, the art of receiving gifts, and the significance of honouring oneself at different life stages. Packed with laughter, heartfelt stories, and insightful astrological musings, this episode is a celebration of life, love, and personal growth.

In this candid episode of Not Us, sisters Angela and Samantha unpack the beautiful, annoying puzzle of adult friendships: how to make them, how to keep them, and when to let them go.

From moving countries and starting over to navigating energy exchange, nervous system safety, boundaries, jealousy, and outgrowing people, this conversation gets real about what friendship looks like after the tequila years.

What we cover

• Why adult friendships feel harder than childhood ones
• “Does my nervous system relax around them?”
• Safety as a friendship filter
• Energy exchange: give, receive, and when it’s one-way
• Reason–Season–Lifetime: releasing the pressure for “forever”
• Family vs friends: building a sisterhood on purpose
• Workmates vs true friends (and how to tell the difference)
• Letting go with maturity… or, you know, trying
• Building community in new cities (London, Netherlands)

If you’re redefining who your people are, this one’s for you.

Tags: #AdultFriendships #WomensVoices #Sisterhood #Boundaries #Vulnerability #ExpatLife #Community #MentalWellbeing #ReasonSeasonLifetime #NotUsPodcast

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Not Us, sisters Angela and Samantha open up about Angela’s real-life cancer journey - from diagnosis and treatment to healing and hope.As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Angela shares her story of being diagnosed with cervical cancer, navigating choices between natural healing and medical treatment, and discovering what it truly means to rebuild life after the words “It’s cancer.”This is more than a cancer story - it’s a conversation about resilience, early detection, and the quiet strength of families who walk this path together.💗 If you or someone you love is facing cancer, this episode offers compassion, courage, and clarity.

Discover why we have decided to start a podcast, because it wasn't on either of our dance cards for the year. We explore why we are doing this - in a world with 5 million podcasts already in existence.

We didn't grow up together - we have learnt to sister while being adults. Join us as we have conversations and tell stories.