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July 08, 2025 #11 How To Quickly Get Out Your Comfort Zone (It’s Killing You)
What if playing it safe is actually what’s holding you back?
In this episode, we dive deep into the idea of comfort how it feels safe, familiar, even “good” but can quietly kill your potential.

We unpack why letting go isn’t always about leaving something bad, sometimes, it means walking away from good to make space for great.

🧠 We explore:
– Why comfort can be dangerous
– How personal growth hides just outside your comfort zone
– Why “good” might be the enemy of “great”
📍Whether it’s a job, relationship, routine, or version of yourself — ask:
Is this comfort… or a cage?

This is your sign to stop settling. If you’ve been waiting for a reason to shake things up, this is it. Because staying comfortable might be the real risk.

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🎙️ Spotify – Episode on Spotify
📺 YouTube – Watch on YouTube
🍎 Apple Podcasts – Listen on Apple
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📧 Work With Us Contact: [email protected]
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#twenties #selfgrowth #advicefortwentysomethings #lifelessons #mindsetshift #mentalhealth #quarterlifecrisis #podcast

Time stamps
00:20 - Looking for a beach mule?? 🏖️🐎
05:47 - Letting go of good for the chance of GREAT ❤️‍🔥
08:52 - Your comfort zone is KILLING you🫣
10:12 - clinging on to comfort creates suffering 🥺
11:57 - Fake narratives were told in our 20s? 🎂
13:53 - JUST DO IT ✔️
16:53 - You cannot know good without bad 😳
18:17 - Let go of that OKAY relationship ❤️‍🩹
19:38 - Stop being logical
23:47 - How to GUARANTEE success 🏆🙌

27:01 - Surviving your 20s Hotline ☎️ I’M STUCK!! Do I stay at my job that I HATE to save for a house or do I risk it all and get another job?? 😖🧐

35:00 - 20s Tea ☕️ Is it okay to date for money? 💰

41:45 - In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity
+ Life begins at the end of your comfort zone + In the end we only regret the changes we didn’t take
42 min
July 01, 2025#10 Playing Guess Who… But It’s Just Our Exes (Q&A + Chaos)
In this week’s episode, we answered your questions and things got deep, slightly unhinged and maybe too much oversharing.

We played a round of Who’s Your Lover, asked ourselves what advice we’d give our younger selves (without completely traumatising them).
We also covered:
Feeling behind in life and why you’re probably not
The weird little habits that keep us sane
The hills we’d die on (yes, we’re petty)
Why toxic men might just need each other 👀
That time one of us may or may not have been the other woman… while she was pregnant?!
And why the messy moments in your 20s matter just as much as the milestones
It’s giving therapy, chaos, and big-sister energy.
You’re not alone in the mess, we’re right there with you. 💌

Remember To Subscribe!

🎧 Listen & Watch Here:
🎙️ Spotify – Episode on Spotify
📺 YouTube – Watch on YouTube
🍎 Apple Podcasts – Listen on Apple
🔗 All links + socials here: linktr.ee/survivingyour20sofficial
📧 For All Dilemmas: [email protected]
📧 Work With Us Contact: [email protected]
❤️‍🩹 JustGiving - https://www.justgiving.com/page/oliwia-jowsa-kidney-research?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

#twenties #selfgrowth #advicefortwentysomethings #lifelessons #mindsetshift #mentalhealth #quarterlifecrisis #podcast

Time stamps
01:38 - DILEMMA UPDATE!! 😱
02:58 - “Guess my lover” mini game ❤️‍🔥
09:59 - Q + A ✨
10:16 - What advice would you give to your younger self without scaring them? 🫣
14:30 - What’s your favourite word habit that keeps you sane 🧠
15:24 - What has surprise you the most about being in your 20s? 🎂
16:51 - Hills we are DYING on ☠️
20:37 - if your life was a movie, what would the audience be screaming at the TV for you to stop doing? 🎬
21:06 - What’s been the best part about starting a podcast 🎙️

22:14 - 20s Tea ☕️
24:23 - Surviving your 20s Hotline ☎️ WAS I THE OTHER WOMAN WHILE SHE WAS PREGNANT?! 🤰
36:12 - you’re not behind you’re just on a path that doesn’t look like anyone else’s
36:30 - in your 20s the messy moments matter just as much as the mile stones
38 min
June 24, 2025#9 Learning To Love Your Alone Time
Rumour has it alone time is the new self-care. In this episode, we unpack why being alone isn’t loneliness, t’s a powerful chance for reflection, self-discovery, and emotional independence.

We dive into:
Why society’s obsession with constant connection can actually hold you back
How alone time sparks creativity, rest, and clarity
Simple, practical steps to start enjoying your own company- like solo walks, phone-free moments, and creating rituals just for you
How embracing solitude builds confidence and stronger relationships

If you’ve been avoiding being alone, this episode might just change the way you think about solitude forever.

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🎧 Listen & Watch Here:
🎙️ Spotify – Episode on Spotify
📺 YouTube – Watch on YouTube
🍎 Apple Podcasts – Listen on Apple
🔗 All links + socials here: linktr.ee/survivingyour20sofficial
📧 For All Dilemmas: [email protected]
📧 Work With Us Contact: [email protected]
❤️‍🩹 JustGiving - https://www.justgiving.com/page/oliwia-jowsa-kidney-research?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

#twenties #selfgrowth #advicefortwentysomethings #lifelessons #mindsetshift #mentalhealth #quarterlifecrisis #podcast

Time stamps
00:17 - start / chit chat
5:12 - Topic of the week ✨
25:24 - 20s Tea ☕️
35:27 - Surviving your 20s Hotline ☎️
42:29 - ending
45 min
June 17, 2025 #8 What to Do When You Feel Behind in Your 20s
Feeling left behind in your 20s? Yeah, us too. Maybe you did everything “right” went to uni, got the degree and still ended up in a job that barely covers rent. Or maybe you skipped the traditional route, started your own thing, and now feel like a failure every time a friend posts their new house or fancy job title. Or maybe you’re just… floating. No big dream, no clear plan, just a growing pit in your stomach that whispers, “You should be further along by now.”
Let’s get one thing straight: You are not behind. This feeling? It’s common. It’s normal. It’s valid. And it's not your fault.
Each week, we’re tackling one hard truth about your 20s - together. This week? We're learning how to survive feeling left behind.
We’ll be discussing the common pressures we face in our 20s, and how society makes that overwhelming pressure even harder. We’ll also dive into how to get out of this rut and start feeling better, with an action plan not just for success, but for your happiness too.

🎧 Listen & Watch Here:
🎙️ Spotify – ⁠Episode on Spotify⁠
📺 YouTube – ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠
🍎 Apple Podcasts – ⁠Listen on Apple⁠
🔗 All links + socials here: ⁠linktr.ee/survivingyour20sofficial⁠
📧 For All Dilemmas: ⁠[email protected]⁠
📧 Work With Us Contact: ⁠[email protected]⁠
❤️‍🩹 JustGiving - ⁠https://www.justgiving.com/page/oliwia-jowsa-kidney-research?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL⁠

#twenties #selfgrowth #advicefortwentysomethings #lifelessons #mindsetshift #mentalhealth #quarterlifecrisis #podcast

Time stamps
00:37 - Intro
10:21 - Topic of the week ✨
27:00 - 20s Tea ☕️
30:41 - Surviving your 20s Hotline ☎️

39 min
June 10, 2025#7 I Changed & He Still Didn’t Like Me (How To Be Unapologetically Yourself In Relationships)
I Changed and He Still Didn’t Like Me
Think being “low-maintenance” makes you more lovable? Think again.
In this episode, we unpack what really happens when you change yourself to fit someone else, and how to stop losing you in the process.
We discuss why being unapologetically yourself in relationships is essential and how to actually do it.
Being real is way more attractive than being agreeable. And the right person will love you for the parts you’ve been told to hide.
🔑 Key Points from the Episode:
Why hiding who you are never creates real love
How to be unapologetically yourself in dating and relationships
— Set clear boundaries
— Practice affirmations
— Stop editing yourself to be liked
— Be as Marmite as possible (you’re not for everyone, and that’s the point)
For our dilemma of the week - what to do if you find yourself accidentally being the other woman!

We want this episode to be your reminder that:
You don’t need to shrink to be chosen.
You just need to show up — fully and honestly.
Let’s talk about it.

🎧 Listen & Watch Here:

🎙️ Spotify – Episode on Spotify
📺 YouTube – Watch on YouTube
🍎 Apple Podcasts – Listen on Apple
🔗 All links + socials here: linktr.ee/survivingyour20sofficial
📧 For All Dilemmas: [email protected]
📧 Work With Us Contact: [email protected]
❤️‍🩹 JustGiving - https://www.justgiving.com/page/oliwia-jowsa-kidney-research?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

#twenties #selfgrowth #advicefortwentysomethings #lifelessons #mindsetshift #mentalhealth #quarterlifecrisis #podcast

Time stamps
00:20 - Intro
01:16 - Topic of the week
07:56 - WHY it’s so important
14:18 - How to unapologetically be yourself in relationships
14:19 - tip #1 boundaries
16:57 - tip #2 affirmations
19:44 - tip #3 not editing yourself
22:08 - tip #4 marmite
30:53 - Tips recap
34:48 - Dilemma
44:01 - quote of the week
47 min
May 27, 2025#6 I Wasn’t Born Confident - Here’s What Changed
I Wasn’t Born Confident - Here’s What Changed
Think confidence is something you're born with? Nope. In this episode, we break down the truth no one tells you: confidence is a skill, and we’ll show you how to build it.
From faking it with a power pose to rewiring your self-talk, these are the real-life tools that helped us stop doubting and start showing up.
👊 3 steps. Backed by science. Built for real life.
If you’ve ever said “I could never be that confident” , this one’s for you.

🔑 Key Points from the Episode
Confidence isn’t a personality trait, it’s a skill you build
Why faking it can actually help (yes, really)
The “micro-win” method for building real self-trust
How to rewire your self-talk and shut down the inner critic
Neuroplasticity: the science of training your brain to be confident
Why being confident doesn’t mean being loud or fearless

This is your sign to stop waiting for the “right moment” and start becoming the person you’ve always wanted to be.
Confidence is built in quiet choices. In standing tall when it’s easier to shrink.

✨ Let’s build confidence together.

🎧 Listen & Watch Here:

🎙️ Spotify – Episode on Spotify
📺 YouTube – Watch on YouTube
🍎 Apple Podcasts – Listen on Apple
🔗 All links + socials here: linktr.ee/survivingyour20sofficial
📧 For All Dilemmas: [email protected]
📧 Work With Us Contact: [email protected]
❤️‍🩹 JustGiving - https://www.justgiving.com/page/oliwia-jowsa-kidney-research?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

#twenties #selfgrowth #advicefortwentysomethings #lifelessons #mindsetshift #mentalhealth #quarterlifecrisis #podcast

Time stamps
00:22 - Intro
02:10 - Topic of the week
05:30 - definition of confidence
10:01 - the facts
11:30 - How to build confidence
11:44 - tip #1
20:02 - tip #2
26:23 - tip #3
33:18 - tip #4
46:39 - Tips recap
47:17 - Dilemma
50:51 - quote of the week
58 min
May 20, 2025#5 The Secret To Staying Motivated all the time
HOW TO BE MOTIVATED ALL THE TIME | The Truth Nobody Tells You
Ever wonder why motivation always seems to disappear right when you need it most?
In this eye-opening episode, we bust the myth that successful people stay motivated 24/7 and reveal what REALLY keeps them going when they don't feel like showing up.
We dive into why modern life makes discipline harder than ever, and share practical systems that work even when motivation doesn't. Plus, learn the one mindset shift that changed everything for us - and could do the same for you.
If you've ever started strong only to lose steam by Day 3, this episode is your wake-up call. Motivation isn't what you think it is... and that's actually good news.

🔑 Key Points
How to do the hard things (even when you really don’t want to)
Why discipline is the #1 predictor of long-term success
How to build discipline from scratch:
Start with small wins to build momentum
Create consistent triggers to prompt action
Remove friction to make hard things easier
Use the 3-2-1 method to overcome hesitation
Turn FOMO into fuel for focus
Get crystal clear on your goals — discipline needs direction
Plus: What to do if your partner is too disciplined (yes, it can be a thing)
📚 Backed by neuroscience. Built for real life.

Make sure to follow for new episodes every week that help you navigate your 20s with confidence, purpose, and a healthy dose of reality!

Little Disclaimer - We’re just two girls in our 20s, sharing our own experiences, thoughts, and what we’re learning along the way. We are not professionals. If you're struggling or need support, please reach out to a qualified professional 💛.

#Motivation #Discipline #PersonalDevelopment #Productivity #MindsetShift

🎧 Listen & Watch Here:

🎙️ Spotify – Episode on Spotify
📺 YouTube – Watch on YouTube
🍎 Apple Podcasts – Listen on Apple
🔗 All links + socials here: linktr.ee/survivingyour20sofficial
📧 For All Dilemmas: [email protected]
📧 Work With Us Contact: [email protected]
💜 JustGiving - https://www.justgiving.com/page/oliwia-jowsa-kidney-research?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
00:00 - Intro
04:45 - Topic of the week
08:32 - Discipline definition
10:07 - Why discipline is so important
17:06 - How to build discipline
- 17:32 - Practice 1
- 18:05 - Practice 2
- 19:40 - Practice 3
- 22:58 - Practice 4
- 26:34 - Practice 5
- 28:59 - Practice 6
- 31:09 - Practice 7
33:18 - Practices summary
33:52 - Dilemma

#twenties #selfgrowth #advicefortwentysomethings #lifelessons #mindsetshift #mentalhealth #quarterlifecrisis #podcast
45 min
May 13, 2025#4 The Secret To Happiness - Survival Tip
Ever feel like you're stuck in the "I have to" mindset? In this episode of Surviving Your 20s, we dive deep into what gratitude actually means, and how it’s the secret to feeling grounded, even when life gets chaotic.

💡 Topics we cover:
How flipping "I have to" into "I get to" changes everything
Why gratitude is a mindset, not just a moment
Our new favourite theory: the Flop Flip
Journaling you’re gratitudes and why its so powerful
Why gratitude boosts your mental health (yes, science agrees!)

🎯 As well as some gratitude challenges for you to try this week

If you're ready to reframe your mindset and start feeling more present (without pretending everything’s perfect), this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen & Watch Here:
🎙️ Spotify – Episode on Spotify
📺 YouTube – Watch on YouTube
🍎 Apple Podcasts – Listen on Apple
🔗 All links + socials here: linktr.ee/survivingyour20sofficial
📧 For All Dilemmas: [email protected]
📧 Work With Us Contact: [email protected]
💜 JustGiving - https://www.justgiving.com/page/oliwia-jowsa-kidney-research?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
💌 Substack - https://survivingyour20sofficial.substack.com/subscribe
51 min
May 06, 2025#3 How to NOT waste your 20s
How to Stop Panicking in Your 20s | Life Advice You Actually Need
Your 20s don’t have to be a crisis. In this episode, we’re debunking the myth that these are "the best years of your life." I’m talking about the pressure to have it all figured out, why chasing potential is dangerous, and why if they wanted to, they would. You’ll learn why your environment matters, how to stop making decisions based on temporary feelings, and why it’s okay to not be great at something right away. This is your reminder: everyone’s timeline looks different—and that’s more than okay.
🔑 Topics covered:
Quarter-life crisis mindset
Letting go of timelines and expectations
Red flags in relationships & friendships
Outgrowing people and places
Chasing vs. choosing
Self-kindness and growth mindset

🎧 Listen & Watch Here:

🎙️ Spotify – Episode on Spotify
📺 YouTube – Watch on YouTube
🍎 Apple Podcasts – Listen on Apple
🔗 All links + socials here: linktr.ee/survivingyour20sofficial
📧 For All Dilemmas: [email protected]
📧 Work With Us Contact: [email protected]

#twenties #selfgrowth #advicefortwentysomethings #lifelessons #mindsetshift #mentalhealth #quarterlifecrisis #podcast
34 min
April 29, 2025 #2 How To Survive Dates
Ready to level up your dating game? 🎯
In this episode, we dive into Survival Tip #2: How to Survive Dates covering everything you need to protect your heart and your standards. Learn the first date absolutes (🚩if they break even one, there's no second date!), how to handle splitting the bill, and whether they should offer to pick you up. We’ll also play the Red Flag Game to help you spot early warning signs, from mummy’s boys 😦 to bad texters.
Plus: • Why you shouldn't date someone's potential (no more falling for the dream ☁️)
• How to survive the Sassy-Man Apocalypse
• What it means if they don’t ask you out within three messages
• How to handle ghosting like a boss
Your survival guide to modern dating starts here, tune in now! ✨
Lets link up!
🎙️ Spotify – Episode on Spotify
📺 YouTube – Watch on YouTube
🍎 Apple Podcasts – Listen on Apple
🔗 All links + socials here: linktr.ee/survivingyour20sofficial
📧 Contact: [email protected]
41 min

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