Growth In Progress

In this week’s episode we’re talking about reframing thoughts and how this technique can be used to help with positive self talk, practising gratitude and as a way to challenge and change your daily thoughts if you often find yourself worrying or thinking negatively. It’s easy to feel frustrated by daily tasks or worried about things you have coming up, especially as we come out...

There are often two extreme expectations of jobs: that it’s the norm to hate your job or you should find a job you love and you’ll never have to work a day. In this episode we’re talking about those unrealistic expectations of what the perfect job should or shouldn’t be. No job is perfect because there will always be good days and bad days, but that doesn’t mean the j...

Money is often a taboo topic, but that’s why we think it’s an important one to discuss. This week we’re chatting about how you can create and maintain healthy money habits, because it’s often not something you’re ever taught which makes navigating those important financial decisions later in life all the more difficult. In the episode we’re discussing money habi...

Last summer, some of you may remember that we shared an episode that focused on anti-racism resources. A year on we wanted to do another episode to not only recap those resources but also share the actions we’ve taken and resources we’ve found useful on our journey to be actively anti-racist and hold ourselves to account. We know there’s so much more still to do, and we will continue to do i...

This week we’re discussing how we can start to shop in a more sustainable way. We all know that the fashion industry has a huge impact on the environment but we don’t always know where to start in reducing our individual impact. In this episode we’re discussing the importance of holding the industry to account, while also being accountable as individuals, how to start making bett...

We’re all excited about the idea of getting away, but never has it been more important to make sure that we are traveling in a responsible way. Whether you’re looking to hop on a plane as soon as possible or you want some alternatives to make the most of the UK we’ve got you covered in this week’s episode. Get In Touch Enjoyed this episode? Great! Let us know your thoughts...

Getting things wrong is part of life. We’ve all done it (and will do it again!) but it’s ok. No one is perfect but often we can be made to think that getting something wrong is the worst thing in the world, and it really isn’t. This episode is all about why it’s ok if you get it wrong sometimes, the things we’ve got wrong along the way and why the most important thing...

We speak to ourselves more than we speak to anyone else, so it makes sense that how we speak to ourselves has a huge impact on how we feel. Positive self talk isn’t something that come naturally, especially if you’re a perfectionist, but regular practice can transform how you view yourself and alter your entire outlook. This week we’re sharing why we’ve found positive self...

Success means something different to everyone, it could be related to your career, your health, having a family or something totally different entirely but we all have our own ideas of what makes someone successful and how we want to be successful. In this episode we’re sharing our ideas of success, how they’ve changed over time and why we think it’s so important to be open to di...

In this extra episode we wanted to take a moment to share some resources that we’ve been finding useful in gaining a better understanding of the Israel/Palestine conflict. With the recent escalations it’s become clear to us that we do not know enough about the situation and while we aren’t a political podcast we do champion self-improvement and constant learning. Resources: https://docs.google.com...

Being burnout or feeling overworked and exhausted is never a good thing, but somewhere along the way society started to glamourise it. The concept of being constantly busy and not having enough time for yourself was a good thing, but after the hard reset of the past year many of us have realised that just isn’t the case. In this episode we’re discussing why it’s so problematic to...

Starting a new habit can be easy, sticking to it can be much harder. In this episode we’re sharing the simple ways we’ve incorporated healthy habits into our lives and made sure that we actually stick to them. We also discuss the importance of adapting habits and re-evaluating them to suit your lifestyle. Get In Touch Enjoyed this episode? Great! Let us know your thoughts and don&#8217...

We all experience different things at different times, but if a friend comes to you for support and you aren’t at all familiar with the situation it can be difficult to know you’re really helping. In this episode we’re diving in to the different ways you can support a friend, how to appreciate people’s own experiences and the importance of understanding when to be empatheti...

Content Warning:  There is a brief discussion surrounding infertility, baby loss and miscarriage in this week’s episode during out discussion topic. This week we’re talking about all of the big milestones you’re expected to reach as a woman and the expectation to live your life in a certain way. The pressure can feel totally overwhelming, even if we’re all on our own paths...

Ever been faced with a decision but felt utterly overwhelmed and unsure of which route to go down? It’s horrible, confusing and exhausting, and typical of choice paralysis. It could be something as simple as what to have for breakfast or it could be a much bigger decisions like accepting a job offer, but as we’re all faced with more decisions and are increasingly tired this paradox of...

The way that we all work has drastically changed in the past year, and with so many of us now seeing the benefits of working from home and being more flexible it’s likely to continue changing. This week we’re discussing all the changes that could come next and why we think it’s such a great opportunity for all of us. From digital nomad visas to the 4 day working week and diversifying the work forc...

Saying no can be such a great way of setting boundaries and taking back control of a situation, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Whether it’s at work, in your social life or with you family, say no when you don’t want to or can’t do something can feel awkward and even intimidating. It’s a powerful statement though and like so many things, the more we do it in a...

The recent Filter Drop campaign and the changes made by the ASA to ban the use of filters when advertising beauty products has caused a shake up of the industry and sparked many conversations. While this is definitely a step in the right direction there’s still a long way to go. In this episode we’re discussing the effect of filters and overly edited images, how they change our mindset...

Making mistakes is part of life, we all do it, none of us are perfect. It’s not so much how you got yourself into a situation though but how you get yourself out and what you learn along the way. From the screw ups at work that have you hyperventilating in the toilets (we’ve all been there, it’s never as bad as it seems) to those that leave you in fits of laughter when you look b...

In this episode we’re discussing how so often women are mistreated and misrepresented in the media. This isn’t a new phenomenon but the recent conversations surrounding Meghan Markle and Britney have bought it back in the spotlight and we felt it was too important to ignore. We also speak honestly about how we’ve been complicit in this narrative and how we can all start to make t...

If you’re feeling a bit unsure about the idea of ‘normal’ life resuming then this episode is for you. This week we’re discussing why it’s totally fine to take the easing of restrictions at your own pace and are sharing some of the ways we’re going to approach things over the next few months. We don’t know about you but remembering how to even get dressed p...

This week we’re sharing the simple ways we’ve been trying to focus on boosting our energy levels and beating that sluggish feeling as we head into spring. Get In Touch growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations Firefly Lane available on Netflix On Purpose Podcast

Have you ever been called a Girl Boss? How about a She-EO or maybe an entreprene-her? This week we’re breaking down all of these terms, asking why they’re still being used and talk about how it’s possible that the well-intentioned terms are causing more harm than good for women in the workplace. Get In Touch growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com...

Ever achieved a huge goal, worked hard for ages and got what you wanted only to find that it’s actually all a bit…underwhelming? Yep, us too! It doesn’t mean you’re ungrateful or that you didn’t really deserve the success, it’s just arrival fallacy. This week we discuss the disconcerting feelings of arrival fallacy and how to work through them so you can enjoy y...

We’ve all had that moment when it seems that all of our motivation has suddenly evaporated. Throw in another lockdown and a long, cold winter and it makes finding your mojo even harder. Whether you’ve fallen off the wagon with your new years resolutions or just need a bit of a fresh perspective, we’ve got plenty of tips on how you can overcome that motivation rut. Trigger Warning...