Ever get beeped at by a passing car on a run, and notice when it doesn’t happen too? This week, Hayley unpacks the strange, sticky world of validation: who we want it from, why we crave it, and what it means when it’s missing. She takes an off-script detour into her past, gets (rightfully) mad about how male-centred her life has been, and tries her best to keep things casual and funny.

Side effects may include, but are not limited to: Assuming you don’t look good just because no one’s told you today, feeling weirdly flattered when someone yells “nice arse” at you out of a car window and refreshing your stories every few minutes to see who’s viewed them (and then reading into it like it’s a horoscope).

Buckle in, ladies, cause we're figuring out how to value ourselves on our own today!!!!

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Dreaming of opening your own café? Becoming a superstar? Travelling to the moon?

Well...hate to break it to you, but none of that happens unless you start.

In this episode, Hayley gets honest about what’s been holding her back from her dreams. Despite finishing her MFA in Creative Writing, she’s barely written since. Why? Fear. Imposter syndrome. And the universal urge to do literally anything else instead of chasing what matters most. But that ends here. This is the episode where we stop stalling and start starting.

Side effects may include, but are not limited to: Cringing at your own Notes app goals, recognising your own avoidance strategies in 4K, Sudden desire to open a Word doc and feeling seen in ways you weren’t prepared for.

P.S. Hayley’s a little raw in this one, so please be kind. Or at least pretend you’re also scared to follow your dreams so she doesn’t feel so alone.

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Does anyone even care if I make a podcast?

After taking a week-long hiatus and tearfully calling her dad to say she was quitting, Hayley has officially diagnosed herself with Imposter Syndrome. This week, she’s back with a treatment plan (mostly for herself, but hey, you might need it too).

Side effects may include, but are not limited to: obsessively critiquing everything you create, comparing yourself to the most successful person you know, and whispering “not good enough” to yourself at 2 a.m.

News flash: It’s all in your head! Take back the power and start doing the things you love without fear.

Follow Hayley on Instagram @riddledpodcast OR @hayleygeneva

Check out a beautiful article on the issue here: https://open.substack.com/pub/unscriptedchapters/p/how-do-i-escape-imposter-syndrome?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web 

We know, we know. The men are lonely. But it’s time we shine a light on a truth that rarely makes the headlines: the girls are lonely too. Hayley’s here with a full diagnostic with symptoms, side effects, and a no-nonsense treatment plan to get you out of your lonely era and back in your power.

Side effects may include, but are not limited to: dating burnout, an increasingly short fuse when talking to men, agreeing to “date yourself,” owning at least one cat (guilty), and feeling a stabbing pain in your chest every time you read a romance novel.

This is your wake-up call. The Loneliness Epidemic (Hot Girl Edition) is real, and we're not taking it lying down.

Trigger Warning: Hayley rants and swears (a lot) throughout. 

Follow Hayley on Instagram: @riddledpodcast OR @hayleygeneva

This week is for all the suffering 20- to 30-somethings. Your condition? It's severe. But don't worry, Hayley’s here to diagnose your symptoms and guide you out of the pits of despair. You're not alone (even if it really feels like it)!

Side effects may include, but are not limited to: Extreme soul-searching, asking, "how did I get here?", doom scrolling for hours, and seriously considering (or already doing) a year abroad with no plan and no money....

Welcome to your Quarter-Life Crisis!!!

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It's time for your first diagnosis: Toxic Body Positivity. It's rife and you're absolutely Riddled with it. But not to fear, Hayley's here to break down the symptoms, run you through the diagnosis, and offer a treatment plan to help you fight off the disease. 

Side effects may include, but are not limited to: internal rage, overwhelming clarity, and the sudden urge to unfollow half your Instagram feed. 

Let's get started, shall we???

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Thank you for confirming your membership for Fat Girl Club. You've joined a community of like-minded people who also have body fat! 

In today's episode, Hayley introduces you to the podcast and (hopefully) sets a standard for the rest of the series.

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*Cough Cough* I hope you don't catch what I have, or you'll be riddled with fat girl energy, too :(