Episode 16: Budget Travel



It’s no secret that we both love to travel and explore new places but neither of us have the money or time to just drop everything and explore somewhere new whenever we fancy it. We’re both advocates of the fact that whilst being able to travel is a privilege it doesn’t have to be as expensive as you first think. If you’re willing to invest a little bit of time, plan things through and make a couple of compromises you can cut the cost of any trip down. In this episode we’re sharing our best tips of how to reduce costs and how we manage to afford to travel with all of life’s other expenses.

Recommendations

Candy Kittens

Avengers: End Game

List of Avengers movies you need to watch here (spoilers for older films if you read the details so just scroll through the titles!)

List of times where you can take a toilet break during the film here (no spoilers)

Yin Yoga with Boho Beautiful

Homecoming on Netflix

Get in touch

20sarehard@gmail.com

@20sarehard

@helenabradbury

@charlotte.phoebe


Episode 15: Discussing Personal Style



This fortnight we decided it was about time we discussed something a little lighter so we’re chatting all about fashion, personal style and wardrobe staples. It’s something we both love and can be so much fun so whether you want to just get involved in the conversation or are looking for that confidence boost when it comes to stepping outside your style comfort zones, we’re here. We also discuss Our Planet, Captain Marvel (no spoilers, don’t worry) and the people you simply must be following on Instagram. 

Get in touch

@20sarehard

20sarehard”@gmail.com

@charlotte.phoebe

@helena.bradbury

Reccomendations

Our Planet on Netflix

Captain America

@frassyaudrey

Dabbers, Liverpool Street, London


Episode 14: Feeling Overwhelmed



We’re back with another episode and what a fortnight it’s been! It’s been busy for both of us and so it seemed only right that we are discussing that feeling of being overwhelmed in this fortnight’s episode. We get into why it’s OK and totally normally to feel overwhelmed sometimes and share some of the things we do to try and prevent that feeling settling in. We also have our usual catch up and share some of our favourite from the past couple of weeks.

Get In Touch

20sarehard@gmail.com

@20sarehard

@charlotte.phoebe

@helenabradbury

Recommendations

Dolly Alderton’s Article

Dirty John on Netflix

Crazy Rich Asians


Episode 13: Getting Organised



This fortnight we’re getting stuck into one of our favourite subjects – organisation! Yes, this can seem a little dry at first but it’s one of our favourite things because there’s nothing better than feeling organised and on top of life. Whether you’re a full blown Monica or more of a Phoebe hopefully some of our tips will be helpful! Weve got our usual chit chat, some book talk and some of our favourites from the past week or so!

Reccomendations

“Why You Should Travel Less in 2019”

Deliciously Ella Banna Bread Eneergy Balls

Wobble Podcast

Cool Stays

Get In Touch

20sarehard@gmail.com

@20sarehard

@helenabradbury

@charlotte.phoebe


Episode 12: Catching Up



This week we decided to just have a bit of a natter over some tea & mini eggs (because who can resist when it’s the season for them?). We catch up about everything we’ve been up to recently, discuss our favourite teas (with some possibly controversial thoughts), what we’ve been reading, what we’ve been buying and just generally have a bit of a ramble. We’ll be back in the next episode with a slightly meatier topic but for now we thought it would be the perfect chance to take 5, catch up and chill out after a long couple of weeks. We’ve also relaunched the 20s Are Hard Instagram page so head over there for your daily dose of positivity and some pretty pictures! 

Get In Touch 
@charlotte.phoebe
@helenabradbury 
@20sarehard
20sarehard@gmail.com

Explicit content: bad language


Episode 11: Discussing Women’s Health



This week we talk all things women’s health, but guys, don’t turn off because it’s important for you too! In fact, we think it’s important that we all start discussing our health more and removing some of the taboos surrounding these discussions. We aren’t medical professionals in any way (careers in marketing and publishing hardly qualify you for that!) but we do have some useful tips and we do want to open up the conversations around all of those typically ‘awkward’ topics like smear tests, checking yourself and just generally being more aware of your body. It’s never too late to get on top of your health and it really could save your life.

Get In Touch

@20sarehard

@helenabradbury

@charlotte.phoebe

20sarehard@gmail.com

Recommendations

Ozark

The Dan Mallory Debate

Juice – Lizzo

The Life Changing Magic of Not Giving A Fuck by Sarah Knight

Things mentioned

Deadpool breast examination video

Deadpool testicle examination video

Clue

Coppafeel, click here for the texts and here to order your shower sticker!


Episode 10: Long Distance Relationships



This week we are discussing long distance relationships, a topic that is very close to both of our hearts and something that we could chat about for hours. We have both been in long distance relationships for some years and in that time have found that not only do very few people seem to discuss them but that there is also the idea that long distance can only ever be a bad thing. That certainly isn’t how we feel (or our boyfriends for that matter!) so we wanted to have this conversation to reframe long distance and share why it has worked for us and the steps we take to maintain a healthy relationship. We know that this probably wont be relevant for everyone in their 20’s but it’s been a defining feature of ours so wanted to discuss it. Whether you’re in one now, have been in the past or you’re just as nosey as we are and like to hear about peoples relationships we hope you enjoy this week! And if you want to hear the couples Q&A then please send us in your questions and we’ll get the guys on!

Get in touch

@20sarehard

20sarehard@gmail.com

@helenabradbury

@charlotte.phoebe

Recommendations

Stanley Tucci episode of Love Stories

In The Bathroom with Drew Barrymore

Your Moms House

Norwegian Air

Gravy, Portland


Episode 9: Consuming Social Media Responsibly



This week we are chatting all about social media. Love it or hate it, social media is a big part of most of our lives and for all of its benefits there are some drawbacks that we’ve been thinking about more recently. It isn’t always easy to create boundaries around social media as it’s so intergrated into our lives and as a result it doesn’t always have the most positive impacts on our day to day lives. We discuss how we came to realise how altered some elements of social media is and also how we are trying to curate our social feeds to be more positive and empowering spaces.

Get In Touch

@helenabradbury

@charlotte.phoebe

@20sarehard

20sarehard@gmail.com

Reccomendations

@thoughtcataloug

Silent Witness

Feel Better, Live More


Episode 8: How To Save Money



It’s a brand new year and we are kicking it off by talking about saving money! We know that money can sometimes seem a little boring and be a bit of a taboo subject but we think its really important that we all start to have more open conversations about money and how to manage your finances. In this episode we chat all about saving money, sorting out a savings account and we share some of our favourite tips on how to save a little bit more each month. We also have a natter about or Chirstmas breaks and share a few of our favourite things with you!

A little disclaimer, we had a few sound issues when recording this week but we’re working on it so please bear with us! It’s all a learning curve and should hopefully be back to normal next week!

Get In Touch

We always love hearing from you so don’t forget to stay in touch!

@20sarehard

@charlotte.phoebe

@helenabradbury

20sarehard@gmail.com

Reccomendations

ABC Murders

Luther

Calm App

Via Hero

“The ‘Fuck Off’ Fund” by Paulette Perhach

(Paulette also wrote a really good follow up piece for Glamour here)

Fringe Of It Money Episode

Monzo

Moneybox (this was the app that I actually meant for rounding up your spare pennies, whoops!)

Martin Lewis Money Saving Expert

You Are A Badass At Making Money


Episode 7: The Best of 2018



2018 is almost over so this week we’re taking a look back at the past 12 months and sharing some of our favourite moments, the best days we’ve had and the things that we’ve discovered that we now couldn’t be without! Grab a cup of tea (a biscuit brew wouldn’t go a miss!) or a glass of something bubbly, sit back and get comfy for this week’s catch up, it’s a long one! 🍾

Get In Touch

We want to hear all about the things you’ve loved this year so get in touch!

@20sarehard

@charlotte.phoebe

@helenabradbury

20sarehard@gmail.com

Everything mentioned

The Greatest Showman

Terminal

The Jules & Sarah Podcast

Full Body Fake Tan Mitt

Wireless Headphones

The Ordinary Salicylic Acid

Cera Ve Moisturising Body Lotion

Helli’s New Lens

Dorothy Perkins Boots