Episode 30: Facing Your Fears



A little late but finally this fortnights episode is up and we’re discussing fears. We share some of our biggest fears, how we’ve started to face them and also how to go about combatting your fears, from the tangible every day fears to the bigger things that play on your mind.

Recommendations

Modern Love on Amazon Prime

The Americas with Simon Reeve on BBC iPlayer

Mexican Bim-Bap

Where’s My Mom At

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facebook.com/20sarehard

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@charlotte.phoebe / charlottephoebe.com


Episode 29: Coping With Worry & Uncertainty



It’s here, our first UK/Australia episode! This fortnight we catch up on all the crazy things that have happened in the past couple of weeks and then dive into our topic: coping with worry and uncertainty. As two self-confessed life-long worriers we have stirred ourselves up into our fair share of worried states and got worked up about the uncertainty that the future holds. In the past year or so we’ve become much better at dealing with worry and uncertainty though and we thought it was time that we shared how we’ve done this and what we do to put a halt on those worrisome thoughts.

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@20sarehard
20sarehard@gmail.com
Facebook.com/20sarehard

@helenabradbury Helenabradbhry.com
@charlotte.phoebe charlottephoebe.com

Reccomendations
Jamie Oliver’s Meat Free Meals
Friends Cafe in Singapore
Pumpkin Brownie Recipe
Pumpkin Spice Loaf recipe (it actually turned out really well!)


28: Solo Travel



This week we’re discussing one of our favourite topics, solo travel and busting some of the myths that surround it. Whether you’re a seasoned pro like Helli or just starting to dip your toes in like Charlotte, it can be such a fun and exciting experience that we both think everyone should give it a go at least once. We cover the danger that can sometimes be associated with solo travel, how to plan a trip that works for you and what to do if you’re worried about being lonely and ultimately why we think everyone should give it a go at least once. 


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@20sarehard
20sarehard@gmail.com
@charlotte.phoebe
charlottephoebe.com
@helenabradbury
helenabradbury.com

Recommendations
Desert Island Discs

Tom Hanks

Freddie Flintoff

Bruno Tonoli

Stella McCartney

Emily Eavis

Day One Journal


Episode 27: Credit Cards



This fortnight we’re back talking about money and this time we’re exploring the (sometimes scary) world of credit cards. We’ve all head the horror stories of spiralling debt and creating bad financial habits associated with credit cards but in fact they can be really valuable and beneficial financial tools. We get into why credit cards can be so beneficial, how they can help you improve your credit rating (along with how to check what yours is and how you can use it) and we also share our favourite resources for learning more about the different financial products out there and some tips for creating good credit card habits.

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Drop us an email at 20sarehard@gmail.com

Get your (almost) daily dose of positivity and follow @20sarehard on Instagram, or catch up with what we’ve been doing by following @charlotte.phoebe or @helenabradbury

Get inspired for the new season and take a peak inside Charlotte’s wardrobe at charlottephoebe.com

Keep up to date with Helli’s travels and fuel your wanderlust at helenabradbury.com

Recommendations

Anna Jones A Modern Cook’s Year

Tiny Rebel Brewery

Sibling Gin Distillery

This American Life: In Defence of Ignorance

The Farewell

Money Saving Expert ( A new series of Martin Lewis’ Money Saving Expert has just started on ITV, you can catch up here)

Clearscore Credit Checker


Episode 26: Bonus Episode – Discussing Body Image with Becky & Asia



We’re coming to you this week with something a little different, a bonus episode where we interview our friends, Becky and Asia, and discuss all things body image with them. We spoke in the last episode about how we were conscious that we came to the discussion from two very specific viewpoints so we took the opportunity to open up the discussion with our friends too. We hope you enjoy this extra dose of 20s Are Hard and we’d love to hear what you think about interviewing guests on the show!

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@20sarehard

@helenabradbury / helenabradbury.com

@charlotte.phoebe / charlottephoebe.com


Episode 25: Discussing Body Image



In this fortnight’s episode we’re discussing body image. It’s a huge topic and we’re very aware that we come at it from 2 very specific perspectives and a place of privilege, however, it’s also something that effects everyone at some point in their life. As we’ve gone through our 20s we’ve found that our relationships with our bodies have changed a lot, with some things no longer being a cause for concern whilst also discovering new insecurities. Whilst we certainly don’t have all the answers we are hoping that there will be some reassurance that no matter what body image issues you may be facing at the moment you aren’t alone. We discuss how your relationship with your body is ever changing, how everyone’s journey with body image is so personal and how sometimes self-acceptances is a more achievable goal than self-love.

Get in touch

Drop us an email at 20sarehard@gmail.com

Get your (almost) daily dose of positivity and follow @20sarehard on Instagram, or catch up with what we’ve been doing by following @charlotte.phoebe or @helenabradbury

Keep up to date with Helli’s travels and fuel your wanderlust at helenabradbury.com

Get inspired for the new season and take a peak inside Charlotte’s wardrobe at charlottephoebe.com

Recommendations

Instagram Fasting: The Low-Stress Way To Stop Social Media Making You Sad on Refinery 29

Church of England Social Media Community Guidelines

A Note From The Beach by Matt Haig (Head to our instagram to see more)

Beat

Mind

Isle of Paradise


Episode 24: How To Stay Motivated



Are you struggling to get back into the swing of things after a break over the summer? Or maybe you’ve been working towards a goal for what seems like forever and suddenly you find yourself running out of steam? Maybe you just need the kick up the backside to get going on a new project? Well this fortnight’s topic is perfect for you because we’re discussing motivation but more importantly how to stay motivated. We’ve all felt that initial buzz when we start a new project or make a new plan but keeping it up and making sure that we can sustain that level of motivation can sometimes be a bit of a challenge, no matter how much you want something. We’re all working towards our own goals and all have our own motivations for them but at the end of the day we’re all also just human. So if you need some tips in how to keep that momentum going and how to stay motivated even when things are tough or are taking longer than you expected, we’re here for you!

Get in touch

Drop us an email at 20sarehard@gmail.com

Get your (almost) daily dose of positivity and follow @20sarehard on Instagram, or catch up with what we’ve been doing by following @charlotte.phoebe or @helenabradbury

Keep up to date with Helli’s travels and fuel your wanderlust at helenabradbury.com

Get inspired for the new season and take a peak inside Charlotte’s wardrobe at charlottephoebe.com

Recommendations

The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan

Seedlip Non Alcoholic Spirit

How Power Poses Impact Confidence at Work

Big Wild Thought


Episode 23: Long Distance Friendships



In this fortnight’s episode we decide to tackle the topic of long distance friendships. Most of us have friends that we adore but don’t get to see all that often simply because of geography. Maybe one of you moved, or you were all scattered over the country after uni, whatever the reason sometimes maintaining a friendship when you don’t get to see one another can feel pretty diffuclt. Given that we’ve been long distance friends for the majority of the time we’ve known one another and Helli’s big announcement in this episode we thought it was the perfect timing to long distance friendships.

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@20sarehard

20sarehard@gmail.com

Fwcebook.com/20sarehard

@charlotte.phoebe

@helenabradbury

Reccomendations

Becoming by Michelle Obama

Ecosia

M&S Jeans

There Are Other Ways Podcast


22: Keeping Fit



We all know that exercising and keeping fit is important but it can often feel so difficult to work it around our busy lives and other commitments. Even if you love working out, finding the time can feel like a real challenge. This fortnight we discuss the ways we try to still prioritise excercise and why we always ensure it’s something we make time for, regardless of whether we love it and always have (Helli) or find building up the motivation more challenging (Charlotte).

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20sarehard@gmail.com

@20sarehard

@charlotte.phoebe

@helenabradbury

Recommendations

Florence and the Machine Article

Secrets of the Multi Layer Millionaires

The Escape Room Swansea

Victoria Secret Butt Workout

Yoga WIth Adrienne Abs


Episode 21: Why It’s Ok To Quit Your Job



We’ve spoken about careers and finding the right job before, but this week we’re talking about why it’s okay to quite your job. Your 20s can be a confusing time trying to figure out what you want from your career and what job makes you happy, but the added pressure from past generations and the expectation from those around us seems to make quitting your job a bit of a taboo topic. We’re chatting about our own experiences of quitting our jobs, how you know when you should quit and putting a plan in place for what to do next. Whether you’re quitting because you’re unhappy, looking for a new career, going travelling, going into education or just looking for a new opportunity, you need to do what’s right for you.

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@20sarehard

www.facebook.com/20sarehard/

@charlotte.phoebe – www.charlottephoebe.com

@helenabradbury – www.helenabradbury.com

Recommendations

Guardian Article – https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/jun/30/keeping-up-kardashians-women-victorian-age?CMP=fb_cif

ValourGo folding water bottle – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Valourgo-Collapsible-Water-Bottle-Proof/dp/B073HD6D9N

Vegan free from chocolate bar

Flintoff, Savage and the Ping Pong Guy