Keep Going and Growing

There's been a big trend on social media of being 'that' girl and seeming to have your life together and everything looks very aesthetic and perfect. In this episode I discuss how this concept can be helpful and why it's trending but also the damaging effect it can have on us and why we need to remember that what we see on social media isn't real life.  Instagram @keepgandg_podcast Tik Tok @k...

This episode is all about what it is really like being a podcaster and I talk about all the different elements of podcasting and what goes into making a podcast episode. I also discuss how I manage my time and how I plan the podcast and stay organised as well as the more technical details of how I make the podcast. I tell you the truth about being a podcaster - both the good and the bad. Instagram...

We've all been in a rut before, it's very normal but we don't feel our best and sometimes we need to have a little reset. In this episode I talk all about how we can get out of a rut and how we can get back into the swing of things. Hope you enjoy! Instagram @keepgandg_podcast Tik Tok @keepgandg_podcast Email - keepgoingandgrowing.podcast@gmail.com

This episode is all about goal setting for big and small goals and I think about why setting goals is helpful. I discuss what an impossible list is - similar to a bucket list except when you achieve a goal you make it bigger and better so your list is constantly evolving. I also tell you what's on mine and share some of my dreams and goals with you. Let me know what's on your impossible list! Inst...

As I have been at the University of Edinburgh for a few weeks now, I thought it could be fun to chat about the reality of Freshers week and all the highs and lows that come with starting University. It's not perfect but I've been having a lot of fun. I give you some details about accommodation, meeting your flat mates, starting lectures and tutorials and managing your time as well as homesickness...

This episode is all about what it means to romanticise your life and how we can do this in the day to day. I also talk about the concept of casual magic which I believe is central to the idea of romanticising your life. I hope you enjoy the episode. Instagram @keepgandg_podcast Tik Tok @keepgandg_podcast Email - keepgoingandgrowing.podcast@gmail.com

This is a very special guest episode where I talk to two of my friends Tom Johnson and Lewis Figg and we discuss mens mental health, the pressures men face as they grow up and we think about how this can be improved for the next generation. We talk about the pressures of appearance, girls and toxic masculinity. We also think about how comfortable men feel about opening up about these things. Insta...

This episode is all about stress and overthinking which are things that can really have an impact on our lives. In this episode I discuss stress and how we can manage it and make it more bearable. If you are really struggling with stress and feel unable to cope, please contact a professional such as your GP surgery in order to get help. I hope this episode is helpful and remember that your feeling...

If you've been listening to this podcast for a while you may know that I love reading and books and I find it to be great for my mental health. I thought I should make a whole episode about reading and its benefits as I am always sharing my reads (both good and bad) each week. I hope you learn some new benefits of reading and feel inspired to pick up a book and get started or to continue if you ar...

This episode looks at different ways we can be more productive and use our time better but also discusses the dangers of toxic productivity and hustle culture.  Instagram @keepgandg_podcast Tik Tok @keepgandg_podcast Email keepgoingandgrowing.podcast@gmail.com

As I am now 20, I decided to make an episode talking about the 20 most important things I've learnt so far and hopefully this is helpful and resonates with some of you. Feel free to let me know anything you would add to this list! Instagram @keepgandg_podcast Tik Tok @keepgandg_podcast Email - keepgoingandgrowing.podcast@gmail.com

Before I turn 20, I wanted to have a look through the 'teenager bucket list' and see what I had done and what I hadn't. This was so much fun and I really recommend doing this yourself!  Instagram @keepgandg_podcast Email - keepgoingandgrowing.podcast@gmail.com

This weeks episode is a chat about mental health and I am in no way an expert but just sharing my experiences, thoughts and feelings. Your feelings are ALWAYS valid and worth talking about and if you are struggling please do speak to family and friends if you feel able to and please find some professional help. Please be looking out for yourself and taking care of yourself. You and your mental hea...

Summer is a time of fun in the sun but it can also come with some stress concerning body image. In this episode I discuss the ideology of body neutrality and how this can help us as we face the summer months. If you are experiencing serious issues with your relationship with your body such as an eating disorder, please seek professional help and know that I am not an expert on this whatsoever. Ple...

At the start of 2021 I made some New Years Resolutions and even made an episode about them. I thought it would be interesting to reflect on them now and my progress since we are over halfway through the year! What has changed and how am I doing with my resolutions? Let's find out. Instagram @keepgandg_podcast My New Years Resolutions episode

This episode is a very exciting guest episode with the wonderful Ella Houghton who is a Content Creator on YouTube and social media such as Instagram and Tik Tok. Ella and I discuss everything from YouTube to burn out to break up advice. Ella has just finished her degree in English Literature at the University of Nottingham and she has documented her whole University experience on her YouTube chan...

As the third and final part of this mini-series on my recommendations, I am finishing with my book recommendations. Maybe I talk about a book you love or maybe I give you a new recommendation. I hope we can share in the joy of reading books both fiction and non-fiction together. Feel free to let me know any of your recommendations over on the podcast instagram. Instagram @keepgandg_podcast

The next episode in the mini-series is about my recommendations of things to listen to! From podcasts to music, I discuss all my favourite things to listen to in hopes that you find something new or are reminded of something you love. Instagram @keepgandg_podcast

I'm doing a mini series on my recommendations and so I hope you find some new things to watch! I discuss movies, TV shows and YouTube. Let me know if some of these are your favourites too! Instagram @keepgandg_podcast

Recently I haven't quite been feeling myself and I wanted to do something about it. I had a big journaling session as I find it helpful and I reflected on things and had a bit of a think about how I can get myself back on track and living my best life now. I know others are feeling rather burnt out at the moment too so I hope this is helpful and inspires you to get back on track. Instagram @keepga...

This is a very special episode as I am joined by the lovely Gracie Bustamante! In this episode Gracie tells us all about her business 'Rock Goddess Crystals' and how and why she started it. Gracie and I discuss her inspirations, motivations and priorities for her business as well as her marketing strategies and how she balances her time and she gives advice to those who may be thinking about start...

Climate change is a big problem and sometimes it can feel so big that we don’t feel we can do anything about it. Wrong. The only way it's going to get better is if we do something. Humans are the problem but we are also the only solution. I have read ‘How to save the world for free’ by Natalie Fee which has really inspired me to make this episode and I really hope you begin to make some changes in...

Being creative has so many benefits for us and it's an important element of our lives that we need to be making time for. There are so many ways to be creative and there's something out there for everyone. In this episode I explore how we can be more creative and why it's important to use our creative energy.  Instagram @keepgandg_podcast Mentioned in this episode: @alex_ivanchak who makes th...

I have made this episode to reminisce on my travel memories and to look forward to future travels. I am so grateful for all the wonderful trips I have had and thought it would just be fun to share some fun times and some... not so fun times! I hope this episode is fun and interesting and that you get to have a bit of a laugh at some of my stories. You don't need to travel to have fun or be happy b...

We all know the basics; don't go on your phone before bed, try and get 8 hours of sleep etc. but how can we be getting more sleep and improve the quality of our sleep? This episode will dive into sleep and why it's so important to be getting enough and how we can improve our sleep. I also discuss sleep cycles and dreams. Instagram @keepgandg_podcast