Quarter Life Crisis

By Rachel and Ruby

Quarter Life Crisis is a podcast for people in their 20's struggling with the ups and downs of being in their 20's. Work, friendship, money, dating, success and much more will be covered by Rachel and... more

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The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.

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August 07, 2023 How do I get out of a slump?
This week we’re talking about being in a slump. We all experience it, so how do you get out of a slump or low point? On this episode, we talk about our recent slumps and share our tips.On this week's ep Ruby recommended listening to 'Special' by Lizzo and listening to the podcast 'Who Shat On The Floor At My Wedding'. Rachel recommended reading the book 'Duck L’Orange for Breakfast' by Karina May, listening to the podcast 'Your Safe Space' by Adele Maree and playing the game 'Spiritfarer'DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded before the allegations about Lizzo came out.
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31min
July 17, 2023What's my sexuality?
Hey girlies, welcome back to another QLC interview! We interviewed Tom Faulkner about his quarter life crisis, which is being queer in the workplace and dealing with the rise of homophobia and conservatism. We also talk about what it means to be asexual and truly discover your sexuality in your 20s. Serious topics but there's a lot of laughs in between.Recommendations include:
No Hard Feelings (movie)
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams (book)
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee (book)
Matildas: the world at our feet (doco on Disney+)
Two Broke Chicks (podcast)
Deadloch (TV show on Amazon Prime)
Watering Dead Flowers by VOIID (album)
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July 03, 2023 Do I want to be single or do I want a relationship?
Welcome to a very special episode of QLC! In this episode, we interviewed our friend Andy about his quarter life crisis, which is all about relationships versus being single. We chat about the pros and cons of dating, and Andy offers his perspective on what it's like being single when most of your friends are in long-term relationships.There's also a couple of microwave-related tangents in this episode, because everyone needs more microwave chat in their life.ANDY RECOMMENDSFate (Dr Dog album)That! Feels Good! (Jessie Ware album)Chris Black Changed My Life (Portugal. The Man album) Spider-Man: Across The Spiderverse (movie)Red, White and Brass (movie)Utopia S5 (TV show on iView) RACHEL RECOMMENDSYellowface by R.F. Kuang (book)RUBY RECOMMENDSJust the Gist (podcast)The Imperfects - The Elephant In The Relationship (podcast episode)
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56min
June 19, 2023 How can I overcome failure?
Your 20s is a time where you’re going to fail, again and again and it can really suck. We talk about the mistakes we’ve made in our 20s and how we overcame them.On this week's episode Ruby recommended watching 'F-boy Island Australia' on Binge, listening to this episode of the Sentimental Garbage podcast about how Taylor Swift's album 'Midnights' is actually a breakup album, and reading 'Red, White and Royal Blue' by Casey McQuiston. Rachel recommended reading 'What Alice Forgot' by Liane Moriarty, watching 'Sex, Love & Goop' on Netflix and playing the games Stardew Valley and Catan on your phone.
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39min
June 05, 2023 Why do I compare myself to everyone else?
Comparison culture is rife in today's world and has only been exacerbated by social media so we thought we better chat about it. Being in your 20s is a weird time when everyone is at different stages, and it can be hard not to compare yourself. So how do we cope in a world where everything feels like a competition?
This week we both have coincidentally recommended podcast episodes from The Imperfects. Rachel recommended listening to the episode of The Imperfects with Broden Kelly from the comedy sketch group 'Aunty Donna'. Rach also recommended watching 'Persona: The Dark Truth Behind Personality Tests' on Binge and reading 'If I Had Your Face' by Frances Cha. Ruby recommended watching 'You & Me' on Stan and listening to Part 1 and Part 2 of Kate Reid on the Imperfects Podcast.
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46min
May 22, 2023How do you make friends in your 20s?
What's up, quarter life crisis sufferers! We're back in your ears with a discussion about making friends as an adult. Why is it so difficult!? Here's our advice on how to make friends when you're in your 20s and it doesn't come so easy. Recommendations are listed below:Rachel
Succession on Binge
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
Ruby:
What to Say When People Get Bad News - article on Substack
Land of the Giants - How Apple Got Is Groove Back
The Daily - Writers' Strike pod episode
Vanderpump Rules S9-10
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44min
May 07, 2023 How can I love myself better?
This week we’re talking about self-love. And not the cringey stuff you see on Instagram. We’re going to talk about the real struggle of trying to accept and even like the person you are in your 20s. On this week's episode Rachel recommended watching the movie 'Tar', and Ruby recommended far too many things including watching the TV show 'Jury Duty' on Prime Video, reading the book 'Seven Days in June' by Tia Williams, signing up to the newsletter 'Shit you should care about', listening to the podcast episode of 'But Are You Happy' with Mich and Zara from Shameless, and using the tool 'Notion' to organise your life.
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45min
April 03, 2023 How can I succeed at my new job?
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Welcome back to another long-awaited, highly anticipated episode of Quarter Life Crisis. This week, your 2 faves discuss starting a new job. Rachel is 2 weeks into a new role while Ruby is just about to begin. Listen to on to hear our tips and tricks on acing your first few weeks at work.Recommendations this week include the Faith On Trial podcast, The Witch Trials of JK Rowling podcast, Class Of 07 on Prime and FS8 Pilates (yeah Rachel doesn't have a lot to bring to the table this week in terms of recs, soz).
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40min
March 20, 2023 Should I keep taking birth control?
On this week's episode Rachel and Ruby delve into the topic of birth control. We discuss our own personal experiences with it and chat about whether or not we think the cost of birth control should be split if you're in a relationship.This week Ruby recommended listening to the podcast Land of the Giants and watching the docuseries MH370 on Netflix. Rachel recommends watching Daisy Jones & the Six on Amazon Prime and Physical 100 on Netflix.
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41min
March 06, 2023 When’s the right time to move in with my partner?
Dancing in the kitchen, handmaking pasta together, snuggling up on the couch watching The Last Of Us - living with your significant other should be all domestic bliss, right? If you're mildly freaking out about saying "I do" to signing a lease together, this is the episode for you.
This week's episode also features a very special guest interview with Ruby's other half, Nelson, as the two discuss their experience moving in together recently.
In terms of recommendations to distract from your quarter life crisis, Rachel recommends the novel The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett and the Cursed Child play. Ruby recommends the game show The 100 and the podcast The Dive.
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44min

FAQs about Quarter Life Crisis:

How many episodes does Quarter Life Crisis have?

The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.