Emily Astley

The 20's Survival Guide

Society EN ↓ 62 episodes

The 20's Survival Guide is a podcast designed to comfort, entertain, and inspire those navigating the drama, chaos and freedom of their twenties.  Each solo episode feels like an exclusive catch up with your best friend, while other episodes include young entrepreneurs and creatives who are figuring it out in real time, sharing stories, lessons and advice for anyone trying to do the same.  If you are looking for advice on how to improve your 20s, a comforting DMC with a best friend, or an inspiring chat from some talented entrepreneurs, you're in the right place :) Instagram: @_20ssurvivalguid...

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Emily Astley

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Society

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Latest episode

Jan 28, 2026

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Episodes

12 Signs You’re Doing BETTER Than You Think in Your 20s 06.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever catch yourself feeling behind, or guilty that you aren't at your best version of yourself yet?  The good news is that this is so normal, and sometimes you need a reminder that you are actually doing much better than you think.  In this episode, we discuss and go into detail of 12 signs that show you you are doing much better than you think in your 20's!  If y...

Why Is This App Making Me Feel Unlovable? (Navigating Dating Apps In Your 20's) 30.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail Are you frustrated with dating apps and just want to meet someone face-to-face?  In this week's episode, we are diving into the burnout of swiping, ghosting, and why finding a genuine connection on dating apps is harder than ever. Have you wondered whether dating apps are helping or actually hurting your chances of finding someone? This episode will reveal your answer and eve...

De-influencing Your Productivity Guilt - (Time Management Hacks That Actually Work) 22.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of all the wellness and productivity bait on social media at the moment? It feels like we are constantly made to feel badly for never being productive enough. But some days, all we can do is the bare minimum and that's ok!  In this week's episode, I am de-influencing you on the need to feel productive all the time. We discuss niche top tips on how to put in...

How to Stay on Track for Your 2025 Goals (Quaterly Check In) 15.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail We are just over a quater way in to 2025 and that only means one thing... Last year I released an episode on how to plan your goals for 2025, ensuring they are realistic and achievable. In order to make them acheivable, its essential we have quaterly check-ins to make sure we are still on track for what we want to achieve this year.  In this episde I break down exactly how to cond...

How to Handle Career Rejection 08.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail This week we are diving into career rejection! This episode includes why we struggle with rejection, how to overcome the feeling of disappointment, and how to use your rejection as an opportunity for growth. Enjoy! Support the show

Single vs. Committed: Navigating Relationships in Your 20s 01.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail This week's episode is about the age old long debate - what is is better? Being single, or being in a relationship in your 20's?  In this episode we are weighing up the pros and cons of both to help you decide what option is best for you in your current lifestyle.  Later, we talk about tips on how to find someone, why it is important to make the most of your single years...

How to Manage Hangovers, Energy, and Sleep: Teens vs. Twenties 26.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail Remember when you could party all night, sleep for two hours, and still make it to your 9 AM lecture? Yeah… not so much anymore. But we’re not done going out, we just have to be a little smarter about it. This episode’s all about how to keep the fun going without wrecking yourself. We are discussing how to use naps, hydration, drink choices, and hangover fixes (that actually work)...

How to Know If You Have ADHD: Myths, Symptoms, and Coping Tips for Your 20s 12.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever wonder if you might have ADHD? The topic of ADHD is spoken about now more than ever, and it is important we chat about what it means for you! As someone who has been diagnosed with ADHD from a young age,I’m here to share my personal insights, including lesser-known symptoms to watch for and my top strategies for managing ADHD in order to thrive in your 20's. In th...

How The 'Good Girl Trap' Effects Your Self Worth 05.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever struggle with your self worth? Or maybe you struggle with defining what self worth even is to you? Do not fear, this is so normal and this episode is absolutely made for you!  In this episode we go into depth on 5 reasons why women struggle with their self worth and what we are told to define ourselves as. But don't worry, I do not leave you hanging!  We also go i...

How to Make Exercise a Habit in Your 20's (and stick with it) 26.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode we are discussing why it is so important to get into a habit of exercising in our 20's! With so much information on social media telling us how to move our bodies, it can be a bit overwhelming, so today we are talking about how to make exercise part of your routine in the easiest way possible.  We also dive into every single benefit of exercise and...

How to Protect Your Peace from Negative People 19.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail We have all been around negative people who without realising it, rub off on us.  In this weeks episode, we are diving into how to deal with negative people.  We discuss how to notice negative energy in people, how being around this can consistently effect us, and tips on how we can protect our energy from negative influence.  We also discuss how to approach difficult conversation...

How to Break the People-Pleasing Cycle and Start Living for Yourself 12.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever caught yourself saying yes to plans with friends when you really don't want to go out?  We have all been there.... In this episode, I am talking about why we are so used to people pleasing, how we can stop doing it and why living more intentionally will benefit our lives incrementally in the long term.  From one people pleaser to another, I am taking my own advi...

How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others (A 5 Step Guide) 05.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail Do you find yourself comparing your life or career to the people around you and those on social media?  The good news is that this is totally normal! But that doesn't make it any easier.  In this week's solo episode, we are discussing why we are all so susceptible to comparison and 5 tips that you can use to help you shift your mindset away from comparing yourself to tho...

How to Level Up Your Emotional Intelligence and Why It Matters for Success 29.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail If you want to be the master at relationship management in your career or in your personal life, you need to listen to this episode.  In today's episode I have done extensive reasearch into why having a GREAT EQ is critical for success in all aspects of life - especially in your 20's.  Backed by important theories and research, we will cover:  - What is an EQ - Why havin...

Can You Really Be 'Just Friends' with the Opposite Sex? (TB) 22.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I invited my best guy friend to dive deep into the age-old question: Can you really have a platonic friendship with someone of the opposite gender? With opposing views, we debate everything from why girlfriends get jealous of guy-girl best friendships to navigating the tricky waters of falling for your best friend and what happens when one person wants more than f...

How to Overcome New Year Anxiety 15.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another solo episode! In this week's episode, we are discussing how to take the pressure off of the high expectations you set yourself for the new year. It is great to set new goals and push yourself to become a better version of yourself, but when we slip up, how do we stop ourselves from spiralling?  In this episode we will dive into this and more as to why...

The Ultimate Breakup Guide 08.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail It is a new year and the 20s Survival Guide has made it into 2025!  In today's episode we are covering all the bases of how to handle a breakup whichever side of it you are on. I am giving you my top tips on how to go through a breakup for pre, during, and post breakup so you can come out the other end feeling better than ever!  If you're going through a breakup or think...

The Secret to Escaping your Comfort Zone (TB) 25.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail Merry Christmas my twenties survivors! This week's episode is a throwback to one of your favourite solo episodes: The Secret to Escaping your Comfort Zone! In the run up to the new year, it is a great time to think about how we are going to make sure we get out of our comfort zone and achieve growth in 2025. This episode is so fitting for this time of year!  If you have liste...

Why Your 5-Year Plan Might Be Holding You Back 18.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we're diving into why a 5-year plan might actually do more harm than good, especially in your 20s.  We've all imagined what our future might look like, but it’s hard to create a long-term vision when you're still figuring out what you truly want right now. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the pressure of planning out the next few years (or j...

5 Reasons Why You Feel Lost in Your 20's and How to Fix It 04.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail Are you constantly being told that your 20's are the best years of your life but can't help feeling lost along the way?  Good news! This is normal, and the reality is, there are better years to come. In this episode I walk through 5 common reasons as to why you feel lost in your 20's with actionable advice on how to fix this.  You will finish this episode with a bet...

The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Vision Board That Works 27.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail As the new year quickly approaches, it's time to think about fresh starts, new goals, and aspirations! But let's be honest—without a solid plan, those goals can easily remain just dreams.  In this episode, I’m breaking down three key strategies to help you create a vision board that actually drives you toward achieving your goals, plus tips on how to track your progress...

The Ultimate Blueprint for Building Confidence After a Setback 13.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail Feeling low on confidence after a tough week or recent setback? Or maybe you just want to build more self-assurance? This episode is for you! In this episode, I’ll walk you through my proven blueprint for overcoming setbacks, no matter how big or small. You’ll get three actionable tips to help shift your mindset and become a stronger, more confident version of yourself—skills that...

Launching at Uni, Landing in Selfridges (Ft Chamiah Dewy) 06.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail If you want to grow your confidence and silence that negative voice in your head, then this is the episode for you! In today’s episode, we chat with Chamiah Dewy, the founder of DEWY, a clothing brand designed specifically for shorter women. Chamiah shares her inspiring journey, from overcoming self-doubt in her university years and early 20s to building a successful business that...

Is This Really Adulting?? 01.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail This time last year, Emily was going back to University, and moving back into a house with her roommates.  But she has been thrown into the real world and is feeling the FOMO. Emily reminisces on the things she misses most about uni and has some funny stories to tell.  She then has some confessionals of things that have happened over the past month! Lastly, she emphasises that you...

From Startup to Vogue (Ft Amira Hussain) 24.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail Want to know how a 25-year-old got her fashion brand startup into Vogue Magazine?  Tune into this episode with Amira Hussain, founder of Araia Paradis, a luxury clothing brand she started with her friend straight after leaving university.  Amira covers everything from the moment she decided to start her own fashion company to the struggles she's faced along the way and the mo...

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