Doing It Anyway

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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… 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...

Ready to lose 5kg by summer without burning out or giving up your social life? In this episode of Navigating Your 20s , I’m giving you a 12-week game plan that actually works for girls in their 20s who want to feel confident, toned, and consistent in their fitness journey. We’re breaking down how to: Find your maintenance calories (and how to actually test it!) Create a realistic calorie deficit w...

Feeling stuck, unmotivated, or like you’re going through life on autopilot? In this episode of Navigating Your 20s , we’re talking about what it really means to reinvent yourself; not in a burn-your-life-down kind of way, but in a grounded, empowering, intentional way. Whether you’re resetting your goals, struggling with loneliness in your 20s , or questioning what actually matters to you now… thi...

If you’ve ever had a week where you feel anxious, unmotivated, bloated, and just off; this episode of Navigating Your 20s is your wake-up call. No, you're not lazy or dramatic. You might just be undernourished. In today’s episode, Jess breaks down the real link between nutrition, mental health, and energy levels — and why most women in their 20s are unknowingly making it harder to feel good in...

Ever felt like you're doing everything; but still feel off? Like you're ticking boxes, scrolling too much, doubting your friendships, and slowly drifting away from the version of you you actually want to be? In this raw and real episode of Navigating Your 20s , Jess is back with a life update and a full factory reset. We're talking simplicity, structure, and actually listening to your...

“The Glow-Up Is Not Just Physical - Here’s What You’re Really Chasing”You think you want to lose 5kgs, tone up, and finally feel hot in those old outfits again… but what if your body transformation is actually about something deeper? In this episode of Navigating Your 20s, we’re going beyond the aesthetic goals and getting real about what women in their 20s are actually craving when they say they...

Let’s get real — social media has warped our body image. In this episode of Navigating Your 20s , I’m unpacking the sneaky way Instagram, TikTok, and the “fitspo” world are making women in their 20s feel like their body isn’t good enough - even when they’re healthy, thriving, and doing everything “right.” We’re talking filtered bodies, toxic comparison cycles, and how those scroll sessions meant f...

“Identity Anxiety: When You Don’t Know Who You Are Anymore” Feeling disconnected, unmotivated, or like you’re floating through your 20s? You’re not broken - you’re becoming. In this raw and soul-nourishing episode of Navigating Your 20s, we’re talking about identity shifts, self-discovery, and that uncomfortable in-between season where your old self doesn’t fit, but your new self isn’t fully forme...

On this soul-soothing episode of Navigating Your 20s, we’re ditching hustle culture and talking about something rarely discussed - your soft seasons. You know the ones: where you feel unmotivated, disconnected, or just plain tired… but instead of slowing down, you feel guilty for not "doing more." If you’ve been questioning your goals, craving solitude, or feeling like you're falling...