Jess Hugo

Doing It Anyway

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The podcast for high achieving women who do it anyway. Hosted by Jess Hugo, known for her 20kg transformation and her grounded, no fluff approach to discipline, confidence, and self-trust. This show is about navigating a full life: ambition, identity shifts, relationships, routines, and showing up for yourself when things aren’t perfect. Expect honest conversations about growth, consistency, and becoming the woman who leads her life, not just her schedule. New episodes every Wednesday. Connect with me on IG @itsjesshugo or visit https://msha.ke/successwithjess

Author

Jess Hugo

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Education

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Messy Hot Girl Fitness: How to Build a Body That Survives Life, Brunch, Travel & Stress 17.02.2026

If you keep falling off track the moment your life gets busy, social, or slightly chaotic, this episode is for you. In this episode of Navigating Your 20s , we are talking about the messy hot girl approach to fitness and why perfection, aesthetic routines, and influencer energy are not what actually build a body that lasts. This conversation is for girls in their 20s who want to feel strong, confi...

You Don’t Need Another Plan, You Need to Get Unstuck 10.02.2026

If you feel like you are doing everything right but nothing feels anchored, this episode is for you. In this episode of Navigating Your 20s , we are talking about why consuming more information might actually be the thing stalling your results. Not because you are lazy. Not because you lack motivation. But because too many voices, plans, and opinions have quietly diluted your progress. This conver...

Running Through the Airport at Final Boarding Call (A HGW Life Catch Up) 03.02.2026

Navigating your 20s can feel messy, overwhelming, and non stop; even when you’re doing “all the right things.” In this episode of Navigating Your 20s , we’re talking about what life actually looks like behind the scenes when you’re building a career, a body you feel good in, and a version of yourself you’re proud of. From nearly missing my flight to the Sunny Coast , running through the airport on...

Stop Playing Small: Become the Girl Who Follows Through 27.01.2026

If You Keep Restarting Every Monday… Listen to This Before 2026 Gets Busy | Navigating Your 20s Do you find yourself caught in the endless Monday-reset loop, always starting over but never following through? In this episode of Navigating Your 20s , I break down why you keep restarting, how your brain and body resist change, and how to finally break the pattern . We dive into: How your nervous syst...

Setting Standards, Not Numbers: The 20s Growth Mindset 20.01.2026

Struggling to step into your best self in your 20s? In this episode of Navigating Your 20s , I’m breaking down how I create my 2026 goals without sharing specifics , so you can learn the blueprint for intentional growth, protecting your energy, and stepping into the identity you want. We cover the pillars of intentional goal-setting : Identity: How to make decisions quickly, protect your energy wi...

How to Build Discipline & Finally Become That Girl 13.01.2026

Feeling stuck, “lazy,” or undisciplined even though you know you want more? On this episode of Navigating Your 20s , we’re talking about how to build discipline, set non negotiables, and become that girl ; without overcomplicating your life. I break down 5 tangible tips and non negotiables that create lasting habits, shift your identity, and make it easier to consistently show up for yourself. We...

The Truth About Boyfriends Who Can’t Handle Your Growth 06.01.2026

Ever notice how the moment you start levelling up, setting boundaries, or chasing your goals, your boyfriend seems… off? In this episode of Navigating Your 20s , we’re diving deep into how the men in our lives; especially boyfriends; can unconsciously try to keep us small. From subtle judgment to discomfort around your ambition, your growth can trigger fear in those who are used to predictable dyn...

The 2026 Goal Reset for Girls Who Don’t Have Their Sh*t Together (Last Minute Life Audit) 30.12.2025

If you’re in your 20s and feeling like you haven’t got your life together yet; breathe. This episode is your last-minute 2026 goal-setting reset . I’m sharing a bite-sized, no-pressure ritual to set intentions that actually stick, without burnout, over-planning, or perfection. We work through six pillars of your life; lifestyle, body & health, work & business, travel & experiences, rel...

How I Lost 3.5kg in 10 Weeks Without Tracking Every Calorie 23.12.2025

Today’s episode is for the girls in their 20s who want to lose weight, feel confident, stay social, and NOT sacrifice their entire personality just to see progress. I’ve quietly lost 3.5kg of fat over the last 10 weeks; during my birthday, a Melbourne trip, weekends in Newy, eating out, being busy, being human, and honestly… it’s been the easiest fat loss phase I’ve ever done. I didn’t post about...

No Service, One-Night Stays & A Not-So-4-Star Hotel 16.12.2025

Take a hot girl walk with me as I catch you up on life, travel, routines, mindset shifts, and everything it actually looks like to build your dream life in your 20s; without the hustle culture burnout. In today’s episode of Navigating Your 20s , I’m sharing the behind the scenes of our 2,400km road trip from Sydney to Melbourne, booked almost entirely night by night, completely out of routine, and...

The Real Reason You’re Bloated (It’s Not Antibiotics) 09.12.2025

In today’s episode of Navigating Your 20s , we’re unpacking one of the wildest wellness trends I’ve seen lately: the absolute fear of antibiotics… from the same girls who are skipping breakfast, living off iced lattes, and haven’t eaten a vegetable in three days. This isn’t a “gut health panic” episode; it’s a reality check. I’m breaking down what antibiotics actually do, why they’re not the villa...

How to Set Your 2026 Goals (and Actually Stick to Them This Time) 02.12.2025

This episode of Navigating Your 20s is your 2026 reset; a full-body, full-life, glow-up strategy for girls in their 20s who want structure, momentum, and a year that actually feels aligned. If you’re ready to set goals you actually stick to (not the usual “eat healthy, save money, travel more” that disappear by February), this is where we get intentional. I’m walking you through my 6 goal-setting...

Why You Feel Behind in Your 20s (Even When You’re Not) 25.11.2025

You know that weird feeling when your life looks fine on paper; but it still doesn’t feel right? Welcome to life dysmorphia, the 20 something epidemic that no one’s talking about. In this episode of Navigating Your 20s, Jess dives into why so many of us feel like we’re “falling behind” even when we’re doing everything right. We unpack the comparison traps, the “grass is greener” mindset, and the p...

How to Build a Toned Body Without Tracking Every Calorie 18.11.2025

Are you stuck counting every calorie, obsessing over MyFitnessPal, and feeling like your entire day revolves around food? You’re not alone; but girl, it doesn’t have to be this way. In this week’s episode of Navigating Your 20s , we’re breaking down how to finally enjoy food again; without undoing your progress, losing structure, or falling back into all or nothing patterns. I’m sharing the mindse...

Community, Chaos & Confidence - My Latest Life Update 11.11.2025

We’re on a hot girl walk, baby; so get your headphones in, grab your coffee, and let’s chat life updates, balance, and being that girl in your 20s. In this episode of Navigating Your 20s, I’m catching you up on everything from my two Newy trips and birthday dinner debrief to the community walk that reminded me how powerful connection is; and yes, even that chaotic VR experience with literal childr...

Our Mums & The Skinny Me Teas: Healing from 2000s Diet Culture 04.11.2025

In this episode of Navigating Your 20s , we’re diving deep into something every girl in her 20s has felt but rarely talks about; how our mums, the 2000s diet culture, and those “skinny tea” ads shaped the way we see our bodies today. From Special K challenges and carb-shaming to the constant “I was your size at your age” comments; our mums were doing their best with the information they had, but m...

Story Time: The Salon Experience That Shook Me 28.10.2025

In this week’s episode of Navigating Your 20s , I’m bringing you along on a hot girl walk story time ; because sometimes the most random moments teach you the biggest lessons. From finding out I’m allergic to gel nail polish (yes, shellac hates me), to being a lifelong nail biter trying to glow up, to sitting in the salon chair wondering why my hair looked so bad; this episode is equal parts funny...

Why You Keep Repeating the Same Cycles (and How to Break Them) 21.10.2025

If you embrace it, your 20s become less about scrambling for belonging and more about choosing the right people to let in. In your 20s, loneliness feels scary; but it can actually be the season that changes everything. In this episode of Navigating Your 20s , we dive into why seasons of loneliness are essential for growth, self discovery, and building confidence . I unpack: Why running overseas, f...

What I Learnt at an Influencer Event (As a Non-Influencer) 14.10.2025

This week on Navigating Your 20s , I’m giving you a life update and sharing my unfiltered POV of attending influencer events… as a non-influencer. Spoiler: everything looks glossy online, but behind the scenes it’s curated, messy, and not always what it seems. I dive into: What influencer events really feel like when you’re not “one of them” The struggles we all face with comparison, boundaries, a...

How to Keep the Weight Off Without Obsessing & Yo-Yoing 07.10.2025

In this episode of Navigating Your 20s , we’re unpacking the real reason you keep yo-yo dieting and why it feels impossible to stay consistent. If you’ve ever dropped off your fitness goals as soon as life got messy, hit your weight loss target then slid back into old habits, or felt frustrated by constant “starting over”… this one’s for you. I break down: Why motivation is always highest at the s...

Why Your Opinions Are Your Superpower (and Not a #Problem) 30.09.2025

This week, I’m pulling back the curtain and taking you behind the mic of Navigating Your 20s. I share why I started this podcast in the first place (spoiler: my brain literally can’t hold all these ideas), how losing 20kg cracked open a whole new identity for me, and why my opinions are actually the reason I’ve built such a powerful community of girls in their 20s. We dive into: Why your personal...

How to Stop Wasting Time + Money 23.09.2025

Navigating Your 20s is the go to podcast for ambitious women in their 20s who want to build confidence, create their dream body, and stop settling for average. In this episode, Jess (fitness coach + nutritionist) breaks down the truth about online coaching, why so many women see zero results inside cookie-cutter programs, and what you should actually expect when you invest in premium, high-level s...

Sh*t I Wish I Knew in My Early 20s (Fitness, Confidence, Career & More) 16.09.2025

Your 20s are full of lessons you wish someone told you earlier; from fitness and confidence to career, creativity, and even unexpected opportunities. In this episode of Navigating Your 20s, I’m sharing the biggest things I’ve learned in the past few years that have completely changed my body, mindset, and lifestyle. Inside, we’ll talk about: Why living in a calorie deficit year round is destroying...

Why Fat Loss Alone Will Never Give You the Body You Want 09.09.2025

If you’ve ever lost weight… only to gain it straight back, felt bloated the second you added carbs, or thought maintenance was just a “waste of time”; this episode is going to change how you see fat loss forever. Today we’re diving deep into reverse dieting, the maintenance phase, and why living in a calorie deficit 24/7 is the exact reason you keep plateauing, regaining weight, and losing confide...

If We Were on a Hot Girl Walk Right Now: The 6 Minute Reset That Changed My Mental Health (And Could Change Yours) 02.09.2025

If we were on a hot girl walk right now… this is exactly what I’d be telling you... ranting back & forth about this silly little life. It really isn't that deep. This new monthly segment is raw, unfiltered, and full of the realisations, rants, and tough love you need in your 20s. In today’s chat, we dive into why relying on other people to change will always leave you anxious and unsettled, ho...

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