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Recovering from burnout isn’t about a perfect morning routine or the latest productivity trend. In Part 2 of our burnout series, we talk about how to rebuild trust in yourself, reduce your working hours, and make that change realistic in your actual life.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why self-trust is the foundation of burnout recovery
• How to cut back your hours
• Why going slow is not failing
• Why you are already enough, even when you do less
• To filter the burnout and wellness advice you see online

If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or trying to find your way back after burnout, this episode is for you. Listen to Part 1 first if you haven’t yet, then come back here for the next step.

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Think you have to be a fearless outdoorsy type to enjoy camping? We make the case for trying it anyway, even if you’re cold, nervous, or one missing flashlight away from a meltdown.

We’ve camped in vans and tents across Scotland, Scandinavia, the US, and Canada. Lydia brings hard-won van-camping know-how; Ami brings the perspective of someone who used to think she didn’t like camping. Together, we show how a little preparation can leave plenty of room for the best part: spontaneous travel, quiet nights under the stars, and stories you’ll laugh about later.

You’ll get practical advice on checking wild-camping rules and permits, when to book ahead, and where to find campsite information. We also share a first-timer’s gear list, including the essentials worth borrowing before you buy, why a headlamp is a camping game-changer.

If camping sounds intimidating, expensive, or simply not for you, this is a friendly, funny guide to making your first trip feel more doable. Bring a friend, pack the toilet paper, and give it a try.

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Dreading the darker evenings? We share cozy rituals, easy fall decorating, and book recommendations that make staying in feel like the best plan. From candles, books and blankets to a tiny pumpkin made from toilet paper and yarn, we trade ideas for making your home feel more autumnal and giving the season something to look forward to.
It’s time to stock your fall reading list. Lydia recommends twisty, atmospheric reads like Verity and Things Don’t Break on Their Own, while Ami brings fantasy, family secrets, and feel-good picks including Legends & Lattes, The Housemaid’s Secret, and The Wedding People. Whether you want a book that’s spooky-but-not-too-spooky, a cozy fantasy, or a simple craft to do while watching TV, there’s inspiration here for your kind of fall. Put on something warm, light a candle, and settle in with us.

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Our sister got married, so naturally we decided to use her wedding as an excuse to talk about how to be a good wedding guest.

How late is too late? Is it really that hard to follow a dress code? And what happens if you ignore the registry and buy the couple something “more personal”?

We’re breaking down the unspoken rules of being a wedding guest—from RSVPs and gifts to dancing and not making the day about yourself. Basically, everything you should know before showing up to someone’s wedding… explained like you’re five.

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Feminine Hygiene

Yeast infections, awkward gynecologist visits, dry tampons, douching myths, and the hygiene advice nobody teaches you in school. This candid, funny episode is for anyone who wants to better understand the health of roughly half the population. We tackle the uncomfortable realities of periods, free bleeding, period panties, shaving, and finding a gynecologist who actually listens.

Perfect for anyone who has ever searched a health question late at night, felt uncomfortable at a medical appointment, or wondered whether their hygiene routine is helping or hurting. Press play for honest advice, questionable period-product decisions, plenty of laughs, and a reminder that taking care of your body should never be embarrassing.

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English grammar is confusing. If you’re learning English, writing professionally, or simply want to stop second-guessing words like your, you’re, there, their, and they’re, this chaotic grammar lesson is for you. 

Expect useful English tips, native-speaker mistakes, dialect debates, filler words and the utter the misuse of “literally”. You’ll leave with practical corrections you can use immediately, plus a much healthier reminder that making mistakes is part of speaking another language. Perfect for English learners, bilingual speakers, teachers, and anyone who wants to sound more confident without becoming the grammar police. Press play for the lesson, stay for the chaos, and remember: you’re improving, and you're allowed to be imperfect.

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He's days away from becoming a girl dad — and we're not letting him go into it unprepared. This week we sit down with a friend on the verge of fatherhood to talk nerves, expectations, and what nobody warns you about when a daughter is about to change your life. Of course, it wouldn't be This Will Be on the Test without our usual chaos — funny segments, questionable advice, and a few tangents you didn't see coming. And because we take "testing" seriously: we end the episode by quizzing him on parenthood basics to see if he's actually ready. Spoiler — it does not go smoothly. 😅

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You can love your work, want a demanding career, and still burn out. The real question is not always “How do I work less?” but “How do I build a life that can support the way I want to work?”

You do not have to quit a demanding career to protect yourself from burnout, but you do have to stop treating exhaustion as a badge of honor. This honest, funny conversation is for anyone trying to work hard without losing their health, relationships, or sense of self. Burnout can happen earlier than you think. Lydia shares how she was diagnosed with burnout at 23 after working in an unpredictable, unsupported school environment, while Ami reflects on an internship so overwhelming that she began losing pieces of her memory and hoping for an escape. Together, they unpack why the job itself may not be the whole problem: management, workplace culture, support systems, and your ability to advocate for yourself can change everything.

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- This episode we get practical. What tools do you actually need in your apartment and what can wait? We go through everything from the must haves to the things that just make life so much easier, and somewhere along the way end up talking about how everybody needs a good screw. And why you really do not want it to strip.

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The weekly grocery shop: somehow we all do it, and yet somehow we’re still buying too much, forgetting what we already have, and watching half of it go to waste.

In this episode, we’re talking about how to grocery shop more efficiently and sustainably — from planning what you actually need to avoiding those impulse buys and making the most of what you bring home.

Less waste, less money wasted, and hopefully fewer sad vegetables at the back of the fridge. 🥦

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