I Killed My Cactus

Welcome back to IKMC – the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's chaotically fun messy bits, and laugh about it.Today is a special 30th episode ft. my partner in crime, aka my sister Melissa.We talk wins and woes, "adulting", hobbies, celebrity sightings and WTF moments with a lot of giggles.Hope you enjoy & share with someone who needs a mood boost.P.S. Please subscribe and rate the show 5* so I can continue to make episodes you love. Follow on @killedmycactus pod on TikTok and IG – DM with topics you want to yap about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free podcast where we yap about life’s chaotically fun & messy bits, and laugh about it. 🌵Today’s episode is a question I’m sure we’ve all thought about ourselves at least once: "am I being a bad friend? Maybe you feel like you're not being supportive enough, not showing up enough, not present…Obviously, there are times where you might not always be able to fill someone’s cup up. Maybe your energy is low or you’re going through a rough time. Adulting is hard. Long-distance friendships are also tough to navigate. We’re all on a different schedule and it’s not like we’re at uni or school any more, so that quality time or connection is more finite.And on the flip side, maybe you’re on the receiving end of that - you’re trying to work out if your friends are really your friends. The relationship has changed or evolved, you don’t feel as close, it feels different. Now, that is really common - and many factors contribute to this.So let's get deep into the nitty gritty of adult friendships, and figure it out together. Thank you so much for tuning into this episode - I hope you find it helpful or at least feel like you can take action or be proactive. Take a moment to share this episode with someone you know, support the show by rating 5* so I can create more episodes you love. And as always, follow along on @‌killedmycactuspod or DM me with some topics you want to yap about.All the love & vibes,Naida 💖 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free podcast where we yap about life’s chaotically fun & messy bits and laugh about it.Today’s episode is about relaxing - and I don’t just mean in the traditional sense of cancelling plans because you’re tired, bed-rotting, binge-watching a series on Netflix or some well-needed R&R, but also removing any pressure you’re putting on yourself. Whether that’s job hunting, figuring out your ‘next step’ or hitting another goal/milestone in life.This is also about ignoring the social timeline. Letting go of expectations of what people want for you, where you should be... Ultimately, we have time. We can choose to wait, to chill, to change our mind. We actually have way more control than we think.This episode will give you that boost and *sigh of relief* when it comes to all the big life choices and changes you're going through in your 20s and 30s. Hopefully, you'll feel a lot more RELAXED about where you are and hopeful about what's to come...As always, please share this episode with someone you care about and needs to hear this today. Subscribe & rate the show 5* if you enjoyed it so I can continue making episodes you love (and give me an ego boost hehe). All the love & vibes,Nads 💖 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's chaotically fun & messy bits, and laugh about it. Today’s episode is all about fear and anxiety: how it shows up, what it means, why we need to listen to it, and the way it influences our next steps, choices and behaviours.For me, it's a mental reframe, how to see it as a friend, not foe. So we can chase fun opportunities, ask for that raise, grow into you 2.0!! This is not about eliminating fear (literally, impossible – we're not wired that way lol) but using it more as a tool. It's the classic "feel the fear, and do it anyway" vibes. Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear this too, rate the show 5* to help me create more content for you, and subscribe for weekly ramblings on all things life & mindset. Enjoy!All the love & vibes,Naida 💖P.S. If you have a topic or subject you want to chat about, DM me on @killedmycactuspod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome back to IKMC – the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's chaotically fun & messy bits, and laugh about it!Today I'm yapping about 10 reasons I love moving back home at 29 – reframing it from potentially a 'negative' outlook to a positive one. I had to whittle this list down to only 10 things, there were actually TONNES more, but overall: it's a yes from me. So if you're currently at a crossroads, maybe considering moving back home to save money or for your health, whatever it is, then hopefully this chat will give you some inspiration and fresh POV. Hope you enjoy this episode – give it a cheeky 5* if you feel edutained, drop a comment or a topic idea to yap about and follow on @killedmycactuspod for more. All the love & vibes,Nads 💖 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helloooooo - I'm back. Did ya miss me?It's been a hot minute since I got out the mic. I'll be real, life kinda hit me hard this year (literally) and I had a bit of a wake-up call. I can't sugar coat it, I've been struggling a lot with my mental health. So I'm sharing a bit about my story, starting anti-depressants & therapy, and a candid look into how I'm kinda restarting again at 29. There's no 'right or wrong' way to do life, and you can start or stop things whenever... You're allowed to change your mind. You're allowed to try something different or new. You're allowed to rewrite the plan.Whether you're in your 20s, 30s, 40s, there's no expiry date or timeline to do or achieve XYZ by. You also might find that maybe what you thought would make you happy, isn't anymore. So it's time for a change, even if it feels uncomfortable or like a step back, it's never too late!This is the kind of pressure I'm trying to let go of - taking more of a 'side step' in life. Figuring out what makes me happy and what's really important without expectation of a specific outcome.If this resonates with you, I'd like to say: you are not disappointing ANYONE but yourself when you ignore what you want in life. It's ok to feel lost, to feel stuck, to not know what is 'next' but you can still try. I hope you enjoy this episode - please subscribe, share and rate IKMC 5* so I can continue to build this shame-free space to yap and talk about the messy, chaotic, fun bits of life. All the love & vibes,Nads 💖 🌵 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do we always feel 'guilty' for not going out? Why do we have to justify wanting to stay in, binge telly, and do... nothing?I think it comes down to social pressure and the 'status quo' vibes of what "living your 20s" should be. Maybe it's the fear of being 'boring'. But, whose definition or perception is that?This is a little episode on how I try to ignore social pressure, FOMO, the 1% highlight reel noise, and just do ME. Hope you enjoy! P.S. Please like, share, follow & tell me what you think on @killedmycactuspod - join the convo! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey you - I know you're avoiding something big. I also know, it's been weighing on you a wee bit. Trust me, I've been there, done that, got the certificate. Listen & learn why it's important to let go of that 'dead weight' dragging you down, and how you feel when you DO THE THING (10x lighter.)You got this. 💖P.S. If you vibed with this episode, share with a friend, tap follow, and come say hi over on @killedmycactuspod 🌵 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello & welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's messy & fun bits, and laugh about it. You're ALL asking me about Ibiza... so lemme share the PG version (I left a piece of my soul there – but absolutely worth it). But the whole trip got me thinking how important it is to take breaks, to ENJOY life and remember that in all the sh*t, the messiness, the stress, the drama... THIS is actually what it's all about. Making memories, doing things we enjoy, actually living. We deserve to have fun: work hard, play harder.P.S. It took me about 50 business days to recover from the holiday but I'm finally out of the woodworks.Hope you enjoy this episode! Please like, share with your friends, follow for more juicy episodes & tell me what the whole point is for you on @killedmycactuspod - would love to hear from you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey hey lil cactus. Life is messy in a weird and fun way, slightly chaotic and unpredictable - but that's what's great about it. We all feel a little lost in life, it's normal to go through these periods of "existential crisis" and "what the f*ck-ery". But we can use it as fuel for self-discovery rather than feel crap about ourselves or stuck. It's actually FANTASTIC that you're lost. Because it means you want to level up, try something new, step into the person you're meant to be... I know it sounds woo-woo but trust me when I say: everything is going to work out for you! (This is coming from someone who's been ✨burnt out✨ AF and finally coming out the other side of that sh*t hole.)So, I'm sharing everything I've learned with you so we can get through this messy bit together – menty b's, happy tears, and all!Hope it helps!P.S. Please rate this show 5* if you enjoy listening to my musings; follow for more & DM me on @killedmycactuspod with your reflections or stories, I love hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's messy bits and laugh about it. Girlll what a week. Flopped business launch. Praying I can pay rent. Crying over spilt coffee (literally). Mental health? LOL, skip - next question. The truth is: it's not all rainbows. Life is really testing me rn. It feels heavy and hard. I'm wobbly. And I don't know if there's something in the air, but it seems like a lot of you are feeling similar. So instead of hustling harder, I'm taking a break – full permission to RELAX and do nothing because we can (and should) learn how to breathe, touch some grass, and stop taking this very unserious life for granted. I hope this episode brings you some comfort and joy. I'm a DM away if anyone needs to chat on @killedmycactuspod. Do something nice for yourself this week!All the vibes,Nads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome back to IKMC – the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's messy bits, and laugh about it. Wow, it's been a WEEK. Foot massages from strangers, more ghosting, website drama, feral all-nighters... and all I can say is: what the f*ck? It's givinggg "for the plot" and honestly, I'm here for the chaos, because it's making life very entertaining and all great content for my obituary. Hope enjoy this episode! P.S. Share your thoughts & feels with me on @killedmycactuspod – let's laugh/cry/scream together. All the vibes,Nads 🌵 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome back to IKMC, the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's messy bits and laugh about it. This has been a WEEK for me, so obvs I'll share some of the stories - everything from Spider Saga to more ghosting (shock).So to lighten the mood, I asked on my IG stories "What moment did you realise you're not a kid anymore?" and got some equally funny, yet slightly deep responses, that I'm sure we can all (trauma) bond over. Anyways I won't spoil it, enjoy! P.S. Hit follow, share with your friends, and message me on @killedmycactuspod with your thoughts & feels. All the vibes,Nads 🌵 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's messy bits and laugh about it. On today's episode, we're talking hustle-culture, labels, jealousy, communicating your wants and needs – and all the inbetween bits. I'm sharing 6 lessons we all need right now to start finding more (internal) happiness and sweet relief in life. Enjoy! P.S. Don't forget to follow the show, share with friends and DM @killedmycactuspod with your reflections and fun additions. All the vibes, Nads 🌵 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello & welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's messy bits and laugh about it. On the outside, EVERYONE looks like they're smashing it. But little do you know, they're probably having same existential crisis you are. (They just don't share it...) In today's episode we're talking comparison, feeling "crappy" about where we're at in life, and getting over our silly little worries. PLUS, a fun self-esteem exercise at the end - comment 🌵 if you try it! Strap in, yap on. P.S. Give us a cheeky 5* rating, share with a friend, and drop me a message on @killedmycactuspod with your thoughts & feels. All the vibes, Nads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's messy bits and laugh about it. Today's episode follows all the girly talk: vaginas, sexual health, boys, double-dating - my AWKWARD love-story-turned-ghosting experience and all the bits inbetween. Send me your thoughts and embarrassing stories on @killedmycactuspod – it's all part of the fun. Hope you enjoy! P.S. Don't forget to rate this show 5*, follow and share with a friend for a giggle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free pod where we yap about life's messy bits and laugh about it. 🌵 This is a very 'real-talk' and vulnerable episode from me. But, gotta mix in some self-deprication and lighten the f*ck up so the episode is aptly named 'things stopping me from ending it all' especially as life/business is testing me rn. If you're also feeling like this, DM me on @killedmycactuspod and we can chat about it - sending big hugs. P.S. This not my usual upbeat and fun episode, I'll try to be on top-form next week. Thanks for tuning in.All the vibes,Nads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's messy bits, and laugh about it. 🌵Today we're chatting all things mistakes and life lessons. I'm sure there are tonnes of times you said "I wish I didn't..." buuuut, I think hindsight gives you foresight.We're not always going to go through life happy-go-lucky; there will be points where it all goes Pete Tong. That's the imperfect beauty of it.I'm sharing some of my biggest, also silliest mistakes, and I hope it gives you the proof that everything will be ok – or equally, a funny story. ;)Please rate this show 5* if you liked it, share, tag and DM me on @killedmycactuspod with your stories and messy mistakes.All the love,Nads x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's messy bits and laugh about it. Today's episode is almost like a day in my diary filled with all the 16984392 million thoughts which makes me feel like a little weirdo. But I know, some of this stuff are also things/thoughts/feelings we all secretly have or do... *cue existential crisis* But at the end, I think I came to a breakthrough – so I hope it helps! P.S. If you enjoyed today's episode please rate it 5* & follow for more. DM me on @killedmycactus pod with your relatable stories & thoughts and we can LOL at it together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's messy bits and laugh about it. So I know the (dreaded) Valentine's Day is looming and you might be feeling a bit down in le dumps, wondering why you're "cursed" or "still single". BUT I think we should flip the narrative. Being single are some of the most underrated and BEST moments of your life in my (unbiased) opinion and we should romanticise it. I'm sharing 10 fun ideas to spend Valentine's whether by yourself, friends, or loved ones outside the romantic spectrum of 'love'. There's a mix of chill n'cute vs chaotic n'raunchy.Enjoy! P.S. Please give this show a 5* if it made you smile, share and tag your friends to listen, and DM me on @killedmycactuspod to continue the chat. All the love, Nads x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.