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


Episode 6: The Best Advice We’ve Received



This week we are talking all about the best pieces of advice that we have received. We both love hearing what other people’s favourite advice is so this wee’k we’ve decided to share ours with you, how these have changed our perspectives and why we love them so much. We also chat about how we have started to get into the Christmas spirit (how is it halfway through December already??), share some of our food favourites and also also a new book recommendation.

Don’t forget to get in touch and share your favourite pieces of advice with us & everyone else, we’d love to hear them!

Get In Touch

@20sarehard

@helenabradbury

@charlotte.phoebe

20sarehard@gmail.com

Recommendations

Mowgli’s Oxford

Deliciously Ella App

The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle

Spotify Christmas Coffeeshop

Peaceful Christmas Piano


Episode 5: Finding Your Dream Career



This week we chat all about our recent trips to Prague, Riga and Stockholm (don’t we sound so glamorous?!), share some cosy recommendations to provide some comfort in this freezing weather and also discuss careers. There’s so much we want to discuss about careers but we thought we would start with how to work out what your ideal career is, how to land that dream job and what to do if that dream job doesn’t turn out to be quite as perfect as you had imagined.

Get In Touch

@20sarehard

@helenabradbury

@charlotte.phoebe

20sarehard@gmail.com

Recommendations

Yorkshire Tea Biscuit Brew

Clinique Take The Day Off Balm

Primark Sculpting Jeans

The Good Trade

@thegoodtrade

The Daily Good Newsletter Sign Up

Other Links

Charlotte’s Prague City Guide


Episode 4: Expectations vs Reality



This week we discuss all of the expectations we had for our twenties and how they didn’t quite work out how we had imagined. The reality of jobs, living situations, money and even how we decorate our living environments are all very different from what we had expected, but that is totally fine, very normal and actually ok. We also share some of our favourite things from the past fortnight and update you on what we have been doing.

Get In Touch

@20sarehard

@helenabradbury

@charlotte.phoebe

20sarehard@gmail.com

Recommendations

Ole & Steen

Keeping It Candid

Millie Cotton

Sophie Milner

Weekend.com

Busy Philips Article


Episode 3 : Travel



In this week’s episode we discuss all things travel! We cover everything from how there is no right way to travel, how to find a travel style that suits you and include some tips on how to make travelling more accessible.

Get In Touch

@20sarehard

@helenabradbury

@charlotte.phoebe

20sarehard@gmail.com

Recommendations

Sali Hughes’ Article

Poorna Bell’s Article

Jazz Hop Manhattan Jazz

Ella Mai

Things Mentioned

Google Flights

Helli’s Travelibro

Kayak

Skyscanner

Prague Today

Taste Of Prague


Episode 2 : Friendship



Welcome back to 20s Are Hard! This week we share what we have been up to recently and our latest recommendations before delving into our first discussion topic, friendship. We’re discussing everything from why friendships are so important to us, how we make them work when we all have such busy lives and how to know when it’s the right time to end a friendship. We would love to hear your thoughts on the topic so don’t forget to get in touch and share your experiences!

Get in touch

Instagram: @20sarehard

Email: 20sarehard@gmail.com

Follow Charlotte: @charlotte.phoebe

Follow Helli: @helenabradbury

Places mentioned

Westonbrit Arboretum

Dum Dum Doughnuts

Papersmiths Brighton

Tap Social Movement, Oxford

Air BNB Tiny House

Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place

Giovanna Fletcher Happy Mum, Happy Baby