We Will Manage

This week we’re fully embracing the end-of-year slump: Baileys in tea, incense burning, and zero prep. Classic We Will Manage Mondays energy, but on a Thursday! We catch up on everything that’s been happening behind the scenes — Alba settling into her new London flat (and trying not to buy every plant she sees), and Saoirse navigating the wild transition of going 80% into her startup while still w...

In this episode, we finally do what we promised a while ago: we let AI psychoanalyze our childhood dreams. (Because if you can’t trust a robot to unpack your emotional baggage… who can you trust?) Saoirse revisits her iconic recurring dinosaur nightmare — yes, she was always hiding in terrible hiding spots, and yes, her brain apparently had reasons . Meanwhile, Alba talks through her lifelong habi...

Your dreams are about to get weird. This episode covers the big questions: Why do some people control their dreams? Why do some of us wake up unable to move? Can your consciousness “leave” your body? Why do people sleepwalk, sleeptalk or even sleep-eat? And… can two people really have the same dream? We’re talking science, stories and everything in between. Welcome to "We will Manage" podcast. Hos...

Welcome to Part 1 of our deep dive into  dreams: the bizarre, emotional, story-like worlds our brains create every night. In this episode, we explore: 🌙 What a dream actually is  🌙 Why dreams feel emotional, illogical, and so  weirdly familiar 🌙 How our brain reuses real faces instead of inventing new ones 🌙 REM vs non-REM dreams, and why the wildest dreams happen before yo...

This week we dove into something we are both deeply passionate about… Sleep . We compared our nighttime and morning routines, talked about why we push our bedtimes back for no reason, and admitted just how much our partners influence when we actually wake up. Alba explained her iconic sunrise lamp ritual and Saoirse revealed her new 5:45 a.m. life. We also share what’s actually helped us sleep bet...

We spend about one-third of our lives asleep — yet most of us don’t really know why. In this episode of We Will Manage, we dive into the fascinating science of sleep: what happens in our brains and bodies while we rest, why “catching up” doesn’t work, and how sleep shapes our mental health, creativity, and emotional balance. From REM dreams to burnout recovery, we explore why neuroscientist Matthe...

In Part 2 of our relocation chat, we go deeper into the emotional side — loneliness, rebuilding your social circle, and learning that friendship in your late twenties sometimes requires Google Calendar. We talk about how much effort it takes to make new friends, what happens to old ones, and how different life feels once “grabbing a coffee” becomes a logistical challenge. It’s funny, it’s honest,...

We’re back for a super chill We Will Manage Monday! This one’s pure cozy catch-up energy — Alba’s showing off her Halloween pumpkins, Saoirse’s celebrating a huge startup milestone (top three out of 100!), and we somehow spiral into travel plans, work-life balance, and a “Would You Rather” game that gets surprisingly real. There’s red wine, moving-to-London updates, Lapland excitement, and the usu...

This week, we’re talking about relocating for work and what that actually means beyond the airport selfies and the “new chapter!” posts. Alba’s just moved to London, Saoirse’s been in Switzerland for years, and between us we’ve collected a few stories about moving countries, starting over, and realising your social circle doesn’t pack itself into your suitcase. We chat about why we moved, what mak...

Ever felt like you’ve fooled everyone into thinking you’re smarter, more capable, or more qualified than you really are? You’re not alone. In this episode, Alba and Saoirse unpack the tricky, exhausting world of Imposter Syndrome, where success feels undeserved, compliments feel fake and the fear of being “found out” runs the show. From where the term came from, to the different ways it shows up (...

This week we’re diving into the art of doing nothing — and why it makes us so uncomfortable. Saoirse opens up about her struggle with “productivity anxiety,” that constant guilt of not using your free time “well enough,” while Alba confesses she can’t even cook without multitasking. We unpack why our brains crave busyness, how social media and self-improvement culture keep feeding the loop, and wh...

27% of entrepreneurs struggle with loneliness — and for startup founders, that number rises to 76%. In this episode, Alba and Saoirse uncover the hidden emotional cost of running your own business: the pressure, the silence, and the deep sense of isolation that many founders face but few admit. We talk about what  entrepreneur loneliness  really is, how it differs from regular stress, an...

Ready for more Spitalfields stories? In part 2, Alba gets into the details about her new job as Brand Manager—sharing the behind-the-scenes scoop from both venues. If you missed part 1, which came out last week, we recommend you give that a listen first! Unlike our long-form We Will Manage episodes, We Will Manage Mondays are short, snappy, and packed with real-life updates and behind-the-scenes s...

This week we’re unpacking the Sunday Scaries — that pit in your stomach when the weekend’s ending and Monday is looming. For Saoirse, it’s a recurring anxiety that hits Sunday afternoons and even late at night during the week. For Alba, it’s a different experience. Together, we dive into what these feelings reveal about control, work-life balance, and how we spend our personal time . We also explo...

Yes, you heard right, one of us has a whole new job! Alba’s headed for the heart of London in this first of a two-parter episode, taking on a fresh challenge as Brand Manager for not one, but two venues in Spitalfields Market. Join us as we dive into the energy, creativity, and occasional chaos of one of the city’s most exciting neighbourhoods. From first-day nerves to brand-new ideas, it’s all ab...

In today’s always-on world, disconnecting from work and truly being present in personal life can feel impossible. This episode explores the science of psychological detachment and the biological role of stress hormones like cortisol in keeping your brain stuck in work mode. Discover the real impact of not switching off on your mental health, sleep, and relationships—and practical, research-backed...

This week we’re diving headfirst into the world of hustle culture — you know, the Elon Musks of the world who swear by 100-hour weeks, sleeping on factory floors, and calling that “success.” But… do we really buy into that? Or is there another way? In this conversation, we get vulnerable about our own work habits — from Alba’s unstoppable flow (until Knox the puppy demands attention) to Saoirse’s...

Welcome to the second episode of season 2! This is our first deep dive episode with just Alba & Saoirse and how could we not start with the much previously discussed work-life balance? What if work-life balance isn’t about a perfect 50/50 split—but about letting work and personal life ebb and flow with the seasons? In this episode, we explore why the pursuit of daily “balance” can leave us fru...

Welcome to Season 2! We’re kicking things off with Isabel, an architect from Málaga, to talk about careers, boundaries, and what it feels like to go from passionate student to professional life. We get into: How Isa knew she wanted to be an architect since childhood (yep, from spotting one villa in 5th grade!) The struggle of first jobs: from bad schedules to toxic “just copy this project” studios...

We wrapped up our first season by doing what every pair of overthinkers would do: asking should we keep going? This week, we read out some of the feedback you sent us — the kind that made us cry (in a good way), the kind that made us laugh (shoutout to “nobody cares” guy), and the kind that made us realise we sound exactly the same. From conferences and networking fails to contracts with our mums,...

Get ready for a sun-soaked edition of We Will Manage Mondays! In this special summer episode, Alba and Saoirse are back with updates, adventures, and life changes. Alba spills the beans on her exciting move (you’ll have to tune in to discover the destination!) and her exciting return to riding with a new horse share after years away from the saddle. Meanwhile, Saoirse recounts her breathtaking jou...

Renowned medical educator Professor Ronald Harden joins us on today's episode of We Will Manage for an inspiring conversation to close out our first season. We explore his extraordinary career, the future of student-centred learning, and what keeps him motivated at 88 years old. Prof. Harden shares invaluable insights for students and professionals, including his thoughts on work-life balance, bur...

What does trust really mean at work—and why does it matter so much? In this episode of "We Will Manage," we dive deep into the foundations of workplace trust. We unpack powerful frameworks from experts like Frances Frei and Simon Sinek, share eye-opening stats, listener dilemmas, and play some very juicy trust-building games. Discover the key ingredients of trust, the true costs of distrust, and p...

In this episode, we get personal. Spirituality, meditation, manifestation — we know, we know, it sounds a bit woo woo. But hear us out. As we near the end of Season 1 (how?!), we wanted to explore the deeper, more vulnerable side of working life. This isn't about religion or floating off into the clouds — it's about how we manage our minds. We talk about the tools we actually use (or don't), how m...

The questions? Handpicked by ChatGPT (who, for some reason, is always a man?). The guest? An unexpected horse with very strong opinions about biscuits. In our second-ever We Will Manage Mondays, we’re shaking things up—and dialing up the chaos. For the first time ever, we recorded together in person, during a little getaway in Spain, and decided to let you get to know us better through a game of W...