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join us for honest conversation as we address ‘the things everyone feels but no one really speaks about’. we’re soph and rach, two girls who met at uni six years ago and have been inseparable ever since. one of our favourite things to do is chat ‘life’. whether it’s navigating change, embracing the single life, having tricky conversations with friends or straight up questioning the meaning of life, we’ve probably discussed it and now, we want to bring YOU in on our chats. sometimes you need to know it’s not just you! potentially *too much* vulnerability and plenty of giggles also included.
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we relay our university fresher experiences: the good, the bad and the ugly. freshers gets hyped up a lot, but the reality doesn’t always match the expectations. for some, it’s the best week ever, for others it’s not so much. whatever your university experience, we're here to remind you: it's not just you.
at the ripe old age of 26 we feel like we’ve learnt a couple of things about being in your twenties. does the change ever stop? what do you when new opportunities come your way but you still feel like you’re 15 years old? how are you supposed to juggle staying fit, having a social life, progressing your career and getting enough sleep? come and join us as we chat all things twenties!
she’s a fianceeeeee !!!!! guys, todays ep is a little bit of a different one because our very own rach is gonna be a wife 🤯 we’re giving you a full debrief on the whole engagement story, start to finish - from both perspectives! so buckle up, get comfy, grab a cup of tea and lock in for the next 35 mins of engagement goodness.
it's always weird when two of your friends decide they suddenly fancy each other. one day you're a trio, the next you're a third wheel & in this episode we discuss the shift that happens when your friends start dating each other. what do you do when you miss how things used to be? how do you deal with feeling left out? we're here to tell you it's not just you.
whether you're single or dating, people getting engaged can bring up weird feelings. sometimes jealousy, sometimes sadness at the idea of change, sometimes annoyance that you weren't involved in the proposal! feeling these things is pretty normal, it's how you push through these feelings and show up for your friends that matters.
there was a time when your best mates lived five steps away, plans were made in the kitchen at 11pm, and your wardrobe was basically communal. now... everyone’s busy, plans need two weeks’ notice, and borrowing a top isn’t just casual anymore – it actually requires asking. in this episode, we’re talking about the weird grief of post-uni friendship and all the things we miss, it's not just you that wishes you could go back and relive it all.
it’s time to chat about amber flags in friendships. would you share your mates toothbrush? pants? hold their hand? is having your friends on ‘find my friends’ normal or weird? this episode is a laugh as we contemplate the things people do with their friends that either feel normal or slightly concerning to us
we're back with a fan favourite, a follow up from an old episode 'i'm 24 and I've never had a boyfriend' – two years later and she's still living the single life 🤯 soph discusses why she's never been in a relationship and we conclude it's really not that strange. it's not just you who's wondered if you're the only one who's never dated or if there's something wrong with you because you've never had a boyfriend?!
we know comparison is the thief of joy but what happens when you can’t stop comparing yourself to your best friend? in this episode soph opens up about a difficult season of our friendship where she felt like every aspect of her life was falling short next to rach’s. from relationships, to friendships, to career, it felt all consuming. if you’ve ever felt like you're measuring yourself against someone you love, this one’s for you!
ever struggled to feel content in the season you’re in? or felt like you have big dreams but have no idea how to pursue them? you’re not alone! today we’re joined by our visionary of a friend, connie. she shares her story, including the way she went from being made redundant to moving to london and getting a dream job in the creative industry with steven bartlett.
letting people love you can be hard sometimes. don’t get us wrong, it’s such an amazing gift to have people in your life who are kind and generous, but sometimes it can be hard to receive their love as a gift without feeling guilty. it’s important to learn how to do this 🫶
ever feel like you're competing with the people in your friendship group? ever feel like everyone knows each other better than you do? friendship groups can be full of weird dynamics and today we want to chat about them! hopefully you can relate and and take comfort in knowing it’s not just you.
find celebrating your birthday lowkey stressful? feel pressure to have the best day of your year? it's not just you! from choosing a way to celebrate, to deciding who to invite, to making sure everyone has a good time, birthday's can be a lot!
rach shares about the challenges in her long distance relationship. how did you get through it? how do you show someone you love them when you're far apart? how do you navigate communication across different lives, routines and maybe even time zones?! even though it's hard, there's loaads you learn from doing long distance and loads you gain!
ever felt totally and utterly STUCK when it comes to buying skincare products? same. today’s episode is essentially a half hour rant about the world of skincare. why are there thousands of the same product? why do we all feel the pressure to have a 10 step skincare routine? how does anyone know what to buy? looking after our skin is important but also surely there are more pressing things to focus our attention on?!
are you one of the only single people in your friendship group, circles, work place or maybe even family? we talk about some of the frustrating realities of being single when everyone around you is in a relationship (or maybe even married) with the hope of reminding anyone who needs it that they're not alone!
it's not just you who struggles at the beginning of a new year. christmas is over, it's freezing cold and sometimes you're just not feeling attempting 5 *unrealistic* new goals. listen along as we chat about times we've struggled in the new year and things that have helped us get through january!
what’s the bravest thing you did this year? who poured into you that you’d like to thank? we asked each other five interesting questions about 2024 and let’s just say this episode got emotional. how was your 2024? use these five questions to get conversation flowing with your friends or fam! ❤️
we’re getting vulnerable today as we chat about how our friendship has had to change over the last year. ever realised your friendship with your close mate has become lowkey unhealthy?! we have! join us as we chat through the boundaries we had to put in place to keep our friendship thriving!
why can it be SO difficult to organise a group holiday?! different budgets, accommodation ideas, availability, will your holiday EVER make it out the group chat? join us for a real laff as we analyse and reminisce on some of our group holibobs experiences!
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