Growth In Progress

This fortnight we're diving into boundaries, why they're so important and how to set them. We're sharing how we've learnt to set boundaries and when we started to notice that we needed some. We've also got our latest recommendations so there's plenty of you to watch, read and listen to after you've finished this episode. Get in touch @20sarehard 20sarehard@gmail.com Charlottephoebe.com / @charlott...

This week we share all the ways, big and small, that you can help to make a difference both on a local level and more globally. There's so much going on in the world right now that it can feel so overwhelming, you know you should be doing something but where do you start? We have lots of ways that you can get involved and help to make a difference. We'd love to hear about the small changes you've...

Stepping outside of our comfort zones is something we both try to do on a regular basis. Sometimes it's something smaller like joining a new club, other times it's taking a huge career change. Whatever it is, we've both found that it can be so rewarding when we go outside of comfort zones that it's something we always try to encourage other people to do too. If you're not quite sure how to start t...

We’re back! It’s a brand new year and we thought it was the perfect time to chat goals and specifically how to set realistic goals that you can actually stick to and achieve. We’d love to hear what yours are (no matter when you’re setting them!) so don’t forget to get in touch with us. Get in touch 20sarehard@gmail.com @20sarehard facebook.com/20sarehard Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Acast or...

Can you believe we’re almost at the end of the year, and the decade? No, we can’t either! So before we take our end of year break (don’t worry, we’ll be back in January with plenty of new discussions) we thought we’d take a moment to look back on the rest of the year, discuss some of our highs and lows, and share our top recommendations from the past 12 months. We hope you enjoy the last episode o...

In this fortnight's episode we're discussing friendship breakups. We cover why they can be so upsetting but also how they can be so important. We share some of our own experiences of when we've had to let friendships go and how we have navigated the sometimes difficult dynaimcs. As ever, we’d love to hear your thoughts on the topic so don’t forget to get in touch!

This fortnight we're discussing loneliness and why it's ok if you feel lonely. This is a discussion usually reserved for older generations but we think it is just as relevant when you're young too. We share some of the times when we've felt lonely and what we do to try and prevent it from happening.

A little late but finally this fortnights episode is up and we’re discussing fears. We share some of our biggest fears, how we’ve started to face them and also how to go about combatting your fears, from the tangible every day fears to the bigger things that play on your mind. Recommendations Modern Love on Amazon Prime The Americas with Simon Reeve on BBC iPlayer Mexican Bim-Bap Where’s My Mom At...

It's here, our first UK/Australia episode! This fortnight we catch up on all the crazy things that have happened in the past couple of weeks and then dive into our topic: coping with worry and uncertainty. As two self-confessed life-long worriers we have stirred ourselves up into our fair share of worried states and got worked up about the uncertainty that the future holds. In the past year or so...

This week we’re discussing one of our favourite topics, solo travel and busting some of the myths that surround it. Whether you’re a seasoned pro like Helli or just starting to dip your toes in like Charlotte, it can be such a fun and exciting experience that we both think everyone should give it a go at least once. We cover the danger that can sometimes be associated with solo travel, how to plan...

This fortnight we’re back talking about money and this time we’re exploring the (sometimes scary) world of credit cards. We’ve all head the horror stories of spiralling debt and creating bad financial habits associated with credit cards but in fact they can be really valuable and beneficial financial tools. We get into why credit cards can be so beneficial, how they can help you improve your credi...

In this fortnight’s episode we’re discussing body image. It’s a huge topic and we’re very aware that we come at it from 2 very specific perspectives and a place of privilege, however, it’s also something that effects everyone at some point in their life. As we’ve gone through our 20s we’ve found that our relationships with our bodies have changed a lot, with some things no longer being a cause for...

Are you struggling to get back into the swing of things after a break over the summer? Or maybe you’ve been working towards a goal for what seems like forever and suddenly you find yourself running out of steam? Maybe you just need the kick up the backside to get going on a new project? Well this fortnight’s topic is perfect for you because we’re discussing motivation but more importantly how to s...

In this fortnight's episode we decide to tackle the topic of long distance friendships. Most of us have friends that we adore but don't get to see all that often simply because of geography. Maybe one of you moved, or you were all scattered over the country after uni, whatever the reason sometimes maintaining a friendship when you don't get to see one another can feel pretty diffuclt. Given that w...

We all know that exercising and keeping fit is important but it can often feel so difficult to work it around our busy lives and other commitments. Even if you love working out, finding the time can feel like a real challenge. This fortnight we discuss the ways we try to still prioritise excercise and why we always ensure it's something we make time for, regardless of whether we love it and always...

We’ve spoken about careers and finding the right job before, but this week we’re talking about why it’s okay to quite your job. Your 20s can be a confusing time trying to figure out what you want from your career and what job makes you happy, but the added pressure from past generations and the expectation from those around us seems to make quitting your job a bit of a taboo topic. We’re chatting...

This week we celebrate reaching our 20th episode by answering the questions you've been sending in over the past couple of weeks. From our favourite podcasts to the highs and lows of our twenties, we share our thoughts and also some of our favourite things from the past couple of week.

After a busy few weeks we decided to spend this fortnight catching up properly, sharing what we’ve been up to over the past month or so and doing what we do best, having a good old chat. Normal discussion topics will resume next week (in preparation for our 20th episode!) but for now we’re sharing our latest recommendations, our adventures in Malta and a bit about how we’ve been staying postive wh...

In this week’s episode we catch up on our recent trips to New York (Helli) and Lisbon (Charlotte) and get into the big old topic of comparison. It’s something that seems to effect us all, whether we’re comparing ourselves to our friends, strangers on the internet or past versions of ourselves. There’s something about being in your twenties though that seems to make comparison even more apparent an...

This fortnight we’re tackling another big topic, sustainability. Until now we’ve been a little nervous to discuss this because we’re far from experts and know we could both do more. It can also feel like such an overwhelming task to have to ‘save the world’ but we’ve decided to tackle it head on and in this episode we’re sharing some of the changes we’ve made in our everyday lives to do our bit to...

It's no secret that we both love to travel and explore new places but neither of us have the money or time to just drop everything and explore somewhere new whenever we fancy it. We're both advocates of the fact that whilst being able to travel is a privilege it doesn't have to be as expensive as you first think. If you're willing to invest a little bit of time, plan things through and make a coup...

This fortnight we decided it was about time we discussed something a little lighter so we're chatting all about fashion, personal style and wardrobe staples. It's something we both love and can be so much fun so whether you want to just get involved in the conversation or are looking for that confidence boost when it comes to stepping outside your style comfort zones, we're here. We also discuss O...

We're back with another episode and what a fortnight it's been! It's been busy for both of us and so it seemed only right that we are discussing that feeling of being overwhelmed in this fortnight's episode. We get into why it's OK and totally normally to feel overwhelmed sometimes and share some of the things we do to try and prevent that feeling settling in. We also have our usual catch up and s...

This fortnight we're getting stuck into one of our favourite subjects - organisation! Yes, this can seem a little dry at first but it's one of our favourite things because there's nothing better than feeling organised and on top of life. Whether you're a full blown Monica or more of a Phoebe hopefully some of our tips will be helpful! Weve got our usual chit chat, some book talk and some of our fa...

This week we decided to just have a bit of a natter over some tea & mini eggs (because who can resist when it’s the season for them?). We catch up about everything we’ve been up to recently, discuss our favourite teas (with some possibly controversial thoughts), what we’ve been reading, what we’ve been buying and just generally have a bit of a ramble. We’ll be back in the next episode with a sligh...