How Not To Twenty

This is an episode of my podcast, How Not To Twenty. Available on Spotify, Apple and Amazon music. This week, we’re delving into a complex and deeply personal topic that’s been on my mind — especially with April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month and reflecting on Netflix's "Adolescence".However, this is not an episode about SA, but instead about consent — and how, as a young woman, there can be...

It's been a bit more than A MINUTE... But what else has it been? A year since I started this silly little podcast (Or long extended voice note, depending on how you view it) This started as something I used to do from my bed in Derry and now it's something I do from my bed in London! How bizzare. This week I recap the chaotic year of the first year of this podcast. I am honest about some o...

At 17, I stood on a TED stage and told my younger self that “body changes are normal, and at 11, there are many more to come.” What I didn’t realize? That advice would hit way harder at 22. This week, we’re diving into my 20’s body journey – from navigating changes with health issues, to reconnecting with my inner child, and (spoiler alert) why my early university outfit choices will NOT see the l...

Hello my loves! Today, we’re diving headfirst into crush culture in your twenties—because let’s be real, the word “crush” is spot-on. It’s CRUSHING. You all (weirdly) love when we get into these relationship-and-dating girly chats, so I’m here to give you a solid laugh (and some reassurance) about how having a crush can turn your brain into a complete head-wreck. In this episode, I’ll be spilling...

This week, we’re diving into diplomas and disasters—because, as a graduate life after university hit me like a ton of bricks! (shocker)... Welcome back to How Not to Twenty! After a little summer break, I’m back and better than ever, with fresh new branding and—drumroll, please—the official video launch (studio pending, of course)! In this episode, I’m tackling the chaos of post-university life—sh...

As season 1 of HNT20 wraps I'd love to do something big and dramatic like the Brooke Schofield effect (maybe one day lol, there's still time) but instead, I am ending this season as it started; talking about navigating your twenties on your own. As university came to a close and adult life (debt) hit me up the face, I realised that this era of my life can sometimes be extremely lonely. Weirdly a l...

This week I learnt that love is very much my vice (and this is not a good thing my friends). In this episode we talk about all things romance in your 20's and why I love, love!! A wee cutesy episode, sure why not. Just to be clear I am not retiring... (one can dream), instead we're talking about my dellusional about lovergirl energy. We also talk about is it better to have a Ross and Rachel type o...

As you all love our relationship chats, on our tenth episode let’s take a U-turn and talk BIG BAD BREAKUPS. The worst part of being young and fun? In this week's episode, I confess to you about heartbreak at 15 and how I posted WAY too many sad Instagram quotes about it. And am I ashamed? Yes. We also talk about real love, self-value outside of beauty and how to accept reality in a very cloudy tim...

She’s giving happy little hippie this week, but I mean am I complaining?? This week I’m talking about my perspective on adapting a kinder mentality whilst also having boundaries in your 20s. This includes delving into not letting your emotions overpower you, especially during a very turbulent and hormonal era of life. We also talk about retiring and getting married at 22, why my dad is a walking m...

In an era of life where everything is constantly changing and it’s hard to keep up, let’s talk about how NOT to lose yourself in the process (something I am very much not an expert in).  In this episode we talk healing, having faith in humanity, onions, Hannah Montana and my behind… an interesting mix??? Tune in to find out how all these things link together.  P.S. If you are going through a bit o...

Guess who’s back?? Back again (no actually cut out the cringe we’re not doing that on here Catriona??) This is clearly why I’m chatting about self-respect this week!! Massive L..... Anyways… welcome back to the pod.  This week I am talking about tough times in the chaos of your twenties. Something I am no stranger too. We talk about how to learn to treat your mind, body and soul better (something...

So you’re not in a relationship, but you’re dating someone? But they’re not your boyfriend? And haven’t expressed they want to be in a relationship with you?? But you’re low-key planning your wedding???? Welcome to situationships.(terminology that gives me the shivers)  Modern love; what a horrible thing. However, this lack of commitment seems to be a bit part of being in your twenties. Personally...

The question on my mind all the time is; How do you fake confidence? And if someone knows the answer will you PLEASE enlighten me??? In this episode, I talk about being extremely socially awkward and masking it. How to survive the pressures of fitting in with your peers and the secret of 'fake it to you make it' We also talk about One Day on Netflix (because I know you are all hopeless romantics)...

Happy day after Valentine’s/Galentine's/Mentine's, whatever your feeling Day my loves! I can imagine you’re either super in your feels (lucky you) or you're probably glad to have another year until you see that much insufferable PDA in your Instagram stories? I get you. I’m playing Cupid this week and talking about how NOT to date in your twenties. Something I feel I have a good understanding of…....

Welcome to a BIG rant about why I hate social media, on social media, aren’t I so humble and creative? I am back on the podcast grind after a week of the flu, not fresher flu, unfortunately, real grown-up flu. Which is not a vibe. In this episode, I talk about how social media is something I struggle with. I’ve never been comfortable with having a life online whilst also trying to keep my life off...

Welcome back to another manic week in Catriona’s twenties. In this episode, I discuss what it means to feel like a ‘medium’ type of person in your twenties. I also learnt the hard way that there is so much beauty in accepting that you are exactly where you’re meant to be right now. We mourn that I am no longer 21 and also talk about how to reframe your perspective yourself. Most importantly I disc...

What better way to launch a podcast than talking about being a loner?? I joke, Welcome to How NOT to Twenty, a podcast where I talk you through all the turbulent but fun realities of being in your twenties. In this episode I let you in on my secrets to being alone and how good it has been for me (even if I don't like to admit it). I even tell you about my U in biology, that's how honest I am being...