Unsolicited Advice With Mum

Hey Friends, Zoe was unable to join Jenny on this episode, so she's solo again. Enjoy this personal take as Jenny talks about pivoting in her career, looking back in the rear view mirror she can see where she was, and from the outside it looks very impressive but from the inside, something was missing. Through a few zigs and zags she finally landed on a career that speaks to her heart, Pilates...

Hey Friends! In this episode, whilst Zoe is off galavanting in a European country on a travel adventure, Mum Jenny is holding down the fort and sharing something that mums and dads everywhere eventually face, the empty nest. She shares what it's like finding herself temporarily being an empty nester, or as autocorrect calls it, "snotty jester". Ha! There are 5 things Jenny has learne...

Hey Friends! In this episode, we delve into the world of female friendships and more specifically, best friends and the we discuss the belief that there is one exclusive 'Best Friend Forever' for you out there. But what if there are different friendships that serve you in different ways? And you have multiple best friends? Zoe talks about the complexities of having multiple best friends an...

Hey friends! In this episode, we dive into our biggest fears. We chat about Zoe's fears on being single and not having children and Jenny's fears around reaching retirement and discovering what that could look like. We also chat about how exhausting it can be trying to plan every next step when sometimes you just have to figure things out along the way. We hope you enjoy ! Sending you love...

Hey friends! In this episode, we reflect on shedding old skins and stepping into new chapters. Wether it's travel, career pivots, breakups, graduations, age milestones or illness, it forces us to reexamine our priorities. We dive into how Substack feels like entering our ultimate Carrie Bradshaw Sex and the City era. Zoe shares her breakthroughs with learning to genuinely love and be excited b...

Hey friends! In this episode, we dive into phone addiction, screen time overload, and the quest for balance. We chat about screen time, doomscrolling and the never ending slog of phone discipline. We hope you enjoy listening! Sending you lots of love, Jenny & Zoe xxx

Hey friends! In this episode, we dive into breakups, closure, and the road to acceptance. We chat about overanalysing every little detail after a relationship ends, and how sometimes it's the matter-of-fact words from the other person that finally help you let go. We talk about the surprising realisation that Zoe feels more like herself now than she did in the relationship, how easy it is to l...

Hey hey! In this episode, we chat about dating. We talk about the age-old debate of who pays for the bill on a first date. We look at Zoe dipping her toes into the dating scene post-breakup, and Mum’s unwavering optimism as she continues to see the best in people and give them the benefit of the doubt, despite some less-than-ideal dates. We share Zoe's first date horror story involving a gambl...

Hey there! In this episode, we chat about hobbies, and specifically, the habit of starting them and absolutely not sticking with them. We talk about the sudden pressure to find new things to fill your time when you find yourself single, and whether everyday habits like exercise actually count as a real hobby. We talk about our own current rotations, from reading to trying to cultivate a green thum...

Hey there! In this episode, Zoe chats about her recent solo trip to Lisbon, Portugal, which turned out to be a lot more social than solo. We dive into what it’s like rocking up to a new city with absolutely no plans, hoping for the best, and the confidence that comes from striking up conversations with strangers. We talk about Zoe's "summer of free will" and saying yes to new opportu...

Heya!! In this episode, we are chatting about the infamous Vogue article 'Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?' written by Chanté Jospeh. Zoe and Jenny kick things off by disagreeing on a premise, opening up an honest conversation about the anxieties of modern dating, from Zoe feeling self-conscious about posting her partner too much, to Jenny worrying about needing permission to post t...

Hey there! In this episode, Zoe discusses her need to be liked by others. We talk about the reality of moving overseas, the pressure to impress a brand-new crowd, and how relying on external approval can feel like a validation rollercoaster. We talk about navigating breakups and rejection. Zoe and Jenny share why we should never accept someone who is "unsure" about us, how self-worth is...

Hey there! In this episode, Jenny shares her personal journey with breast cancer. From the initial shock of diagnosis to the overwhelming love from family, friends, and an incredible medical team. Throughout it all, Jenny’s unwavering optimism and positivity carried her through, and now, one year on, she shares the ultimate milestone, she is officially, cancer-free! Tune in for a beautiful convers...

Well, hello there! In this episode, we are diving deep into life post-breakup. Zoe opens up about how she’s really feeling, the journey of trying to stay friends with an ex, and how she's finding closure independently. Zoe talks about staying optimistic for the future, finding gratitude for the good parts of the relationship, and the power of acceptance and time. To lighten things up, Zoe shar...

Well, hello there! Welcome to our first EVER episode! We wanted to kick things off introducing ourselves, Jenny talks about living in London in the 80s, meeting Zoe's dad and moving to Australia as an American. Zoe breaks down her life after living in London for the last year and a half. They unpack why they moved overseas, the experience of making new friends, job hunt struggles, from finding...