Nadia Sayed & Abbie Lenton
Soft Launching Adulthood
Welcome to Soft Launching Adulthood, a podcast dedicated to helping you get through the scary and exciting time that is launching into adulthood. We will be unpacking the realities of uni life, sharing some of the lessons we learnt along the way and figuring out how best to navigate the period after and everything in between, from job hunting, keeping up friendships and doing your taxes. All the things no one ever teaches you how to do! Brought to you by two friends who thought there must be a better use for their outrageously long voice notes.
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Nadia Sayed & Abbie Lenton
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Latest episode
Dec 12, 2025
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Episodes
How to: Enjoy New Years 12.12.2025 25:57
In this episode Abbie and Nadia talk all things New Years, from New Years Eve itself, to planning for the year ahead, setting realistic goals and reflecting from the year behind.
How to: Navigate the festive season 28.11.2025 24:55
While the holiday season can be a really fun and exciting time, it isn't enjoyable for everyone. In this episode Abbie and Nadia discuss some of the difficulties of dealing with the Christmas period, including navigating family, loss and winter blues.
How to: Recognise and manage burnout 14.11.2025 22:17
In this episode Abbie and Nadia explore some of the symptoms of burnout and the importance of recognising and preventing it early on.
How to: Endure the job market 31.10.2025 32:55
In this episode Abbie and Nadia dive into the subject of jobs, searching for them, applying and even leaving them. They discuss the process of writing CV's, cover letters and everything in between.
How to: Survive living with strangers 17.10.2025 33:23
In this episode, Abbie and Nadia share their experience of living with strangers, both during university and after university. From extravagant housemates to pooping in bedrooms and cooking in a shared kitchen, you'll hear it all. Plus, you may even gain a few tips on how to survive living with strangers, including group chats and respecting one another's space.
How to: Grieve the loss of a friendship 03.10.2025 28:06
In this episode, Abbie and Nadia talk about all things friendship. Like most things in life, friendships naturally come and go. But losing a friend, who, at one point, you may have never even imagined life without, can be a very difficult process. Often, it comes with a sense of grief, not only for the memories you may have shared, but for having the presence of a certain friend in your life. This...
How to: Manage your finances (post-uni edition) 19.09.2025 32:23
In this episode, Nadia and Abbie share some of their tips on how to go about (the daunting task) of managing your finances in your 20s. From tracking your spending habits to downloading as many loyalty points cards as you can, this episode is worth a listen for anyone wanting to stretch their cash a little further, without compromising on their weekly(probably overpriced) coffee.
How to: Join a club or society 08.09.2025 20:08
Welcome to Soft Launching Adulthood! In this episode, Abbie and Nadia talk about the pros and cons of joining a society at university. Also, the ways you can join clubs and make friends post-university.
How to: Survive the first summer after your final year of university 15.08.2025 32:17
From keeping up uni-friendships to moving back home and figuring out what you're going to do with the rest of your life, the summer after the final year of university can be a daunting one! In this episode, Abbie and Nadia share the things they wish they'd known to help you survive the first summer after your final year of university.
Great minds think alike 08.08.2025 18:57
Welcome to the first episode of Soft Launching Adulthood, hosted by Abbie and Nadia, two friends navigating the highs and lows of post-uni life. This episode will be an introduction to the podcast series and some of the topics you can expect to hear about in later episodes. E
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