Millennial Musings - with Gladys and Bella

'It's not about the money, money!' Jessie J said, but for many of us it's on our minds every day. This week we look at how much money millennials have compared to previous generations, how classism plays a big part, and what being financially comfortable actually means. Do we really need to get our priorities straight and stop eating avocado toast? If you like our show and feel lik...

Happy Valentine’s Day muses! We have a real treat for you today in the shape of our first guest! We ask a man’s perspective on online dating, what a healthy relationship means, the pressures to have sex, and if Valentine’s Day should be celebrated at all. You don’t want to miss this one! If you like our show and feel like giving us some extra support you can buy us a coffee or give an online tip o...

At 29 and 31 we're still young, but we don't exactly qualify as spring chickens anymore either. So what do we like about getting older? What are we not looking forward to? Would we consider cosmetic surgery? We also look at how the elderly are treated differently in different parts of the world, and we share where you have to move if you want to live past 100! If you like our show and feel...

It's Millennial Mess time! We are ending the first month of 2024 with some AITA stories, stories from listeners, and just because we love you we're adding some personal experiences to the mix. Come hang out with us! If you like our show and you feel like giving us some extra support you can buy us a coffee or submit an online tip of as little as £1 by clicking  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Your supp...

Alcohol is considered a normal part of our social lives. Some might even say it's an essential part. But when does it go too far? Are we ignoring a bigger problem? Where does the UK's 'drinking culture' come from? And do different generations have different drinking habits? If you like our show and you feel like giving us some extra support you can buy us a coffee or submit an onli...

Join us for an unhinged conversation, in which we try to break down myths and misconceptions surrounding sex, discuss the phenomenon of millennials having less sex than previous generations and of course overshare by telling you some of our own experiences. If you like our show and feel like giving us some extra support you can buy us a coffee or give an online tip of as little as £1 by clicking ...

Happy new year! We're back back back again! In this episode we're taking you back to the 2000s. We discuss the highs and lows of teenage life, we share our most embarrassing moments and we give our younger selves some advice. We also ask the question: Was it easier to be a teenager 15 years ago than it is today? Get ready to be catapulted back to a time of MP3 players, 'Low' by Flo...

TW: This episode contains mentions of self-harm, suicide and conversations around body shaming It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! This can be a lovely time of year, but what about all the things Michael Bublé doesn’t sing about? Loneliness tends to creep up during the festive season, there's pressure to spend money we don't have on gifts, and some of us have to listen to crap...

It's the end of our "Friendship" theme, which means it is time for Millennial Mess. This week we are looking at different Friendship stories - the bad ones as well as the cheesy ones. We'll be sharing your stories, our personal ones and of course the best of Reddit's AITA stories. Listen in and judge with us! If you like our show and feel like giving us some extra support you...

Friendship breakups are one of the messiest things you can go through, but also one of the most painful. Is there a least cruel way to end a friendship? How should you deal with being the ‘dumped’ friend? And if we all think ghosting a friend is horrible, why are so many of us still doing it? If you like our show and feel like giving us some extra support you can buy us a coffee or give an online...

In a world that focuses mainly on romantic relationships, we feel like friendships deserve the same attention. So join us as we try to answer questions like: What makes a good friend? Why do we have less friends in our thirties? How do you make sure friendships can withstand big life changes, and what happens when they don't? Book quoted in this episode: Friendaholic (Confessions of a Friendsh...

It's the end of our "Shit, I'm a woman" theme, which means it is time for Millennial Mess. This week we are looking at different AITA stories. Stealing a cake from a child, not inviting friends with children to gatherings, and Gladys siding with a man!? Come join and judge with us! If you like our show and feel like giving us some extra support you can buy us a coffee or give an...

TW: mentions of miscarriage and infertility 'Sooo... when are you going to have children?' People LOVE asking this questions, but why? Is it inappropriate? Are voluntary childless people selfish? Is there a rivalry going on between those who want and those who don’t want children? Join us for some musings and let us know what you think! If you like our show and feel like giving us some ext...

I do! Or do I? Marriage is seen as a big life achievement, but is it really? Why do people do it, or why not? And with all the nasty things that marriage has symbolised over the years and all the people it has excluded, is it okay to still dream of a big romantic wedding and the whole shebang? Book quoted: First Comes Love (On Marriage and Other Ways of Being Together) by Tom Rasmussen If you like...

TW: mentions of sexual violence IT'S HALLOWEEN! To celebrate our favourite holiday we're discussing some of the most intense true crime cases we know. This episode has a love triangle, kidnapping, murder, and the question: Is being in the wrong place at the wrong time enough to be convicted? We strongly recommend no eating during this one. Happy Halloween! If you like our show and you feel...

TW: mentions of violence, stalking You know we love spooky season! And because Halloween is just around the corner we decided to pause our current theme and tell each other some true horror stories. Let us send shivers down your spine! Do you want to read our own personal 'What's in our room?!' story on Gladys' blog? Click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ ! If you like our show and feel like giving us s...

(Shit, I'm a Woman 1/4) TW: mentions of violence, harassment and sexual assault What does it mean to be a feminist? It’s safe to say that both of us had misconceptions about it. In this episode we’re discussing what we’ve learnt, what feminism means to us today, where it needs to improve, and why it’s so important for men to be allies to women. Want to read the blog Gladys mentioned? Click her...

(4/4 Dating) This is our first Millennial Mess episode! This week we are looking at several dating-related 'Am I the A**hole' scenarios. So what are you waiting for? Come join and judge with us! If you like our show, you can buy us a coffee or an online tip of as little as £1 by clicking ⁠here⁠ . Your support would mean the world to us!

(3/4 Dating) Awkward dating moments, acts of revenge and £300 worth of nuts! This week's episode is filled with funny and scary dating stories from us and from you! If you like our show, you can buy us a coffee or an online tip of as little as £1 by clicking here . Your support would mean the world to us!

(2/4 Dating) How do we balance being so passionate about dismantling the patriarchy whilst at the same time being in relationships with the people who benefit from it? Being in relationships with men made us look at ourselves through the male gaze, which lead to insecurities about our bodies and our femininity. But where does all this originate from? Listen in to learn more!

(1/4 Dating) Growing up we learn that these extreme ups and downs in romantic relationships are normal and a sign of passion and we almost see no drama as 'boring'. Society sees being single as worse and less valuable than being in a relationship so we will settle for messy situationships or stay in bad relationships because we don't want to 'start over again'. Join us to discu...

(Corporate 4/4) In this episode we'll be sharing some stories and tips as we spill the beans on everything we've picked up along our job-hunting adventure. From cooking up eye-catching CVs and cover letters to becoming interview wizards.

(Corporate 3/4) According to our parents' and grandparents' generations, workin' 9-5 is still the number one way to make a livin'. But the world has changed and, for many of us, this isn't good enough anymore. We're moving towards a work-life blend, but what is that exactly? Why does the content creator lifestyle look so appealing? And basically every millennial has thought...

Corporate (2/4) Have you ever felt like everyone else is clearly better and more qualified than you and soon people will realise that you don't belong in that space? We've all been there. Millennials experience impostor syndrome more than previous generations. But is it all in our heads? And why do many of us switch jobs after only a couple of years? Do we just not want to work, or is ther...

Corporate (1/4) Is our generation too demanding? Is a job just supposed to...suck? Should your job become part of who you are? And is it okay if your job is not your passion? Oh, and we also spill all the tea about our shared experience of working for The Company From Hell.