That 30s Show

This week, David and Ge talk about staying healthy in your 30s as Ge recovers from being sick for the 4th time in 6 months. Tune in to find out how Ge's first 5k race went and what kind of routine body checks she's doing. David gives us his initial review of CrossFit and reveals a shocking approach to managing screen time. The two end off with a trip down memory lane about bathroom entertainment before the smart phone was invented.

(00:00) Intro

(06:43) Ge’s first 5k race

(14:14) Routine health checks

(30:12) Well rounded exercise routine

(33:05) David’s CrossFit review

(45:29) Managing screen time for mental health

(55:54) Health reminder - wash your fruits and vegetables

Do you have a story about what helps you thrive in your 30s, or challenges you’ve endured or overcome? Let us know at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠DM our Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠. Perhaps we can have you on the show! Any questions and feedback are also welcome.

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Theme music: “⁠⁠⁠Grab A Bargain⁠⁠⁠” by ⁠⁠⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠⁠⁠. Available for use under the ⁠⁠⁠CC BY 4.0 license⁠⁠⁠, at ⁠⁠⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠⁠.

Krishanu Roy Sankar has had a lifelong passion for mathematics, which culminated in a PhD and 2-year postdoc, before shifting to working in industry. Now, he's part mathematician, part software engineer, helping to design quantum computing technology that does not currently exist. Sounds like the fulfillment of a lifelong dream, right? Not exactly. Tune in to hear about Krishanu's honest reflections on why he is now considering expanding his career beyond quantum computing, and how a 2-month trip back home to India may have planted some seeds of doubt about what a life well lived actually looks like.

(00:00) Intro

(04:44) Mathematician career journey in academia to industry

(08:55) Quantum computing work and its drawbacks

(17:30) Doing something for fun vs. for a career

(22:17) Redefining life purpose and how to change the world

(27:07) Ethics of quantum computing and technological advancements

(34:28) Career advice

(38:19) Reconnecting with cultural roots on trip to India

(46:32) Ethics of science advancing state/military goals

(48:10) Key to success is 'blind belief'

(52:26) How physical sport helps us redefine what is possible

(58:26) Expanding intellectual hierarchies of interest

(1:03:35) Outro

Do you have a story about what helps you thrive in your 30s, or challenges you’ve endured or overcome? Let us know at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠DM our Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Perhaps we can have you on the show! Any questions and feedback are also welcome.

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Theme music: “⁠⁠Grab A Bargain⁠⁠” by ⁠⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠⁠. Available for use under the ⁠⁠CC BY 4.0 license⁠⁠, at ⁠⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠.

Our first Uncut in 5 months?! Don't miss this week's completely unhinged episode full of hot takes and honest reflections. Join us as we catch up on what's been going on as we head into spring!

(0:00) Birthday celebrations in your 30s

(13:40) Creative and financial goals

(20:37) Love is Blind & reality shows

(32:40) Monthly fitness costs & Physical 100

(45:06) Conspiracy theories & solar eclipse

(51:15) Bandwagoning sports

(57:01) Physiotherapy

(59:22) Trying new activities

(1:02:39) Surprise reveal

Do you have a story about what helps you thrive in your 30s, or challenges you’ve endured or overcome? Let us know at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠DM our Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Perhaps we can have you on the show! Any questions and feedback are also welcome.

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Theme music: “⁠⁠Grab A Bargain⁠⁠” by ⁠⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠⁠. Available for use under the ⁠⁠CC BY 4.0 license⁠⁠, at ⁠⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠.

We chat with Erin Lee who has a professional background in social support work, particularly helping people with mental illness in a non-clinical space. Highlights from our conversation include:

(00:00) Intro

(03:23) Social support work for people with mental illness

(08:16) A non-profit career path

(10:46) Supporting people in moments of crisis

(15:50) Drawing boundaries to avoid emotional burnout

(21:31) Work-life balance/job priorities change in our 30s

(29:23) Passion vs income in choosing fulfilling work

(32:33) Mental illness challenges during our 30s

(38:54) Are we overusing 'trauma' and how to really help others

(53:19) Effective communication and when to give advice

(1:02:49) David and Ge post-interview wrap up

Do you have a story about what helps you thrive in your 30s, or challenges you’ve endured or overcome? Let us know at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠DM our Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Perhaps we can have you on the show! Any questions and feedback are also welcome.

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Theme music: “⁠⁠Grab A Bargain⁠⁠” by ⁠⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠⁠. Available for use under the ⁠⁠CC BY 4.0 license⁠⁠, at ⁠⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠.

Have you ever sat at your job daydreaming about starting a whole new career path? This week, we explore the common reasons why job dissatisfaction might arise in our 30s, from challenging co-workers and bosses to our aspirations for doing something more meaningful. Join us as we discuss questions like do you like your job because you’re good at it or vice versa? What truly makes a great boss? We also discuss the challenges of wanting to pursue our passions and explore new opportunities while ensuring financial stability for ourselves and our loved ones. Whether you're contemplating a career change or seeking ways to reignite your passion for your current job, this episode will offer an insightful conversation about job dissatisfaction, career transitions, and the pursuit of fulfillment in our professional lives.

(00:00) Intro

(02:44) Mid-life crises

(07:05) Career by choice or circumstance

(09:42) Competence vs passion at work

(12:52) Dream job growing up

(14:11) Reasons we change jobs

(16:25) Worst kind of coworker

(18:25) Gauging work culture

(21:02) Good managers

(26:02) Pros/cons of being a manager

(29:54) Generational differences in career selectiveness

(32:31) American dream is dead

(36:42) What makes for a great career

(47:51) Changing careers in your 30s

Do you have a story about what helps you thrive in your 30s, or challenges you’ve endured or overcome? Let us know at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠DM our Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Perhaps we can have you on the show! Any questions and feedback are also welcome.

Links:

Theme music: “⁠⁠Grab A Bargain⁠⁠” by ⁠⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠⁠. Available for use under the ⁠⁠CC BY 4.0 license⁠⁠, at ⁠⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠.

Have you ever wanted to read faster or forget something as soon as your hear it? In this week’s BONUS episode, we explore the limitless possibilities of your mind and learn how to break down the barriers you've set for yourself. We discuss Jim Kwik’s book Limitless, where he encourages readers to break free from self-imposed limitations and provides tangible tips to unlock your brain’s potential. Tune in to find out what the four horsemen of the digital age are, what a good brain diet looks like (it includes chocolate?!), and much more to turn "shelf help" into true self-help.

Do you have a story about what helps you thrive in your 30s, or challenges you’ve endured or overcome? Let us know at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠DM our Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Perhaps we can have you on the show! Any questions and feedback are also welcome.

Links:

Theme music: “⁠⁠Grab A Bargain⁠⁠” by ⁠⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠⁠. Available for use under the ⁠⁠CC BY 4.0 license⁠⁠, at ⁠⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠.

Money is a hot topic no matter your age, but in your 30s, it can often be a turning point as you budget for kids, mortgages, and perhaps for the first time, retirement. Understanding money is essential to living a good life, but it's not just about knowing how to invest or budget. In The Psychology of Money, Morgan Housel unpacks the emotional, often irrational side of how we make decisions around money.

This week, David shares his key takeaways from having recently read The Psychology of Money. We discuss:

Do you have a story about what helps you thrive in your 30s, or challenges you’ve endured or overcome? Let us know at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠DM our Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Perhaps we can have you on the show! Any questions and feedback are also welcome.

Links:

Theme music: “⁠⁠Grab A Bargain⁠⁠” by ⁠⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠⁠. Available for use under the ⁠⁠CC BY 4.0 license⁠⁠, at ⁠⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠.

This week, Ge is flying solo without David, but fear not, as she's joined by Alexi for an insightful girl chat about the unexpected twists that come with the passage of time. From a seven and a half-year relationship to getting engaged, breaking up, and finding herself again, Alexi shares candidly about the shifts she observed within herself and her relationships over time. Join us this week as we peel back the layers of of independence, the evolution of priorities, and the challenges of maintaining individuality within a long-term commitment.

Do you have a story about what helps you thrive in your 30s, or challenges you’ve endured or overcome? Let us know at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DM our Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Perhaps we can have you on the show! Any questions and feedback are also welcome.

Links:

Theme music: “⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab A Bargain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠” by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Available for use under the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CC BY 4.0 license⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Happy 1 year pod-aversary! This week, That 30s Show officially turns 1 and to celebrate this milestone, David and Ge go through a self-indulgent journey of reflection, exploring the good, the bad, and the surprising parts of starting a podcast. Have our expectations for this podcast been met in reality? How has this partnership affected our friendship? While we still have hopes and dreams for the future of this podcast, one thing’s for sure: we are so proud of the consistency and the light we’ve been able to shine on all sorts of topics this past year. Whether you dropped in occasionally or tuned in weekly, your support means the world to us, and we look forward to the exciting journey ahead.

Do you have a story about what helps you thrive in your 30s, or challenges you’ve endured or overcome? Let us know at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DM our Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Perhaps we can have you on the show! Any questions and feedback are also welcome.

Links:

Theme music: “⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab A Bargain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠” by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Available for use under the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CC BY 4.0 license⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.