We’re back after our break and after 10 months (!) we are back to recording on the same timezone!

We’ve got exciting life updates, new recommendations and of course our topic this week which feels very fitting after 10 months without seeing each other. We’re chatting about low maintenance vs low effort friendships – what’s the difference? What makes a friendship low maintenance and why are they so great?

Friendships change a lot in your late 20s and 30s as life priorities shift and big changes happen, we’re chatting about those friendships that feel like you can pick up where you left off even after not seeing each other as well as those friendships that maybe feel a bit one-sided.

As always we’d love to hear your thoughts.

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Recommendations

I’m Sorry You Feel That Way by Rebecca Wait

Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV – watch on Discovery+ via Amazon Prime

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Hands up, we forgot to mention we’re taking a spring break in last week’s episode (we blame the excitement of hitting 200 episodes) so see this as our out of office & update on the newsletter!

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If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below:

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IT’S OUR 200TH EPISODE!

We can’t believe we’ve reached this milestone and to celebrate we’re expanding the Growth in Progress community with a free Growth in Progress newsletter coming to you every month! We’ve also created a Patreon to help us continue producing the podcast, so if you’d like to support us there, you can get lots of bonus content by supporting us here – https://patreon.com/GrowthInProgress

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This week it feels fitting to discuss something that definitely doesn’t get covered enough in adulthood: doing hobbies for the pure enjoyment of them. Not everything has to be motivated by goals, financial gain or social pressure. Social media and hustle culture make us think that the purpose of a hobby is to monetise it or turn it into a business. But not everything needs to become a side hustle, you can and should do something purely for the enjoyment of it – like we do for this podcast!

Enjoyment can and should be just as valid as a motivating factor as anything else, you’re allowed to do things just for you and pursue passion projects without pressure.

You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here – https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress

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If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below:

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Recommendations

The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze Gel

Homicide New York on Netflix

Gravy Breakfast restaurant in Portland Oregon (Helena recommends the Challah French Toast)

Helena also mentioned (but gave 1-star on Good Reads) to Too Late by Colleen Hoover

Charlotte also mentioned Jackie Chan (Do it for the ‘Gram song) 

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Charlotte’s heading to Paris and Helena’s just arrived in California but we’re both baffled by the Kate Middleton conspiracy theories which are taking over the internet right now! But our topic this week is our revisiting of a topic we discussed 80 episodes ago (head back to episode 118 if you’re interested). We’re chatting about how our ambitions have changed and whether you can be both ambitious and content at the same time – we’d love to hear your thoughts!

Don’t miss next week’s episode which is our 200TH EPISODE –  and we have a special surprise…

If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below:

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helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury

Recommendations

The Mothers by Brit Bennett

Who Replaced Avril Lavigne Podcast with Joanne McNally

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Oh hey, extra episode! No, you haven’t gone mad, we had a little *ahem* mishap with uploading so this week you’ve got the extra episode you should have had last week. Hey, we’re all human!

In this episode we’re discussing nostalgia and how those pesky rose-tinted glasses can impact the decisions we’re making today if we aren’t careful. Whether it’s thinking you enjoyed something more than you actually did or would do now, or just trying to honour the idea of how your life would be when you were younger, it can add a whole other dimension to decision making. We’re discussing why you shouldn’t let nostalgia distract you from who you are today and why fundamentally it’s ok to change your mind.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on this one!

If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below:

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charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe
helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury

Recommendations

American Nightmare on Netflix

Lover, Stalker, Killer on Netflix

Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy on Netflix

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Helena’s preparing for a big life shift and Charlotte has been going through family photos from over a century ago! We’re covering a topic we’re really excited about this week – is the Wellness Girly trend the new Girl Boss? Girl Boss has been dismantled over recent years but is this new trend helpful, is it a response to the burnout and financial challenges that millennials are experiencing right now, is it exclusionary in its trending aesthetic or is it an empowering movement?

We’d love to hear your thoughts on this one!

If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below:

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charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe
helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury

Recommendations

The Lamplighters by Emma Stonex

Anna Nicole Smith: You Don’t Know Me on Netflix

Only Say Good Things Memoir by Crystal Hefner

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We’re both confused about how January was 3 months long but February has only been 3 days long – but we’re back with another episode sharing two podcasts we’ve been loving recently as well as Helena’s new love for Cabybaras and Charlotte’s new favourite bag from Uniqlo. This week we’re chatting about why habits can feel overwhelming at the start and ways to identify and remove friction to make habits feel easier.

If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below:

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charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe
helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury

Recommendations

The Financial Feminist Podcast – the specific episode Helena talks about is 131: How to Build Financial Wellness in 2024

Working Hard, Hardly Working – the specific episode Charlotte talks about is 73: The Blueprint for Building an 8-Figure Business

The Uniqlo Crossbody Bag (affiliate link)

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Helena has been celebrating Lunar New Year in Vietnam and Charlotte has THE BEST handbag pill box organiser (yes we are very excited about this!) We also have a catch up about the new Taylor Swift album announcement before we chat about intentionality in designing your day-to-day.

This isn’t about having a big “woo” conversation about intentionality, but more about making conscious decisions to include things that bring joy or purpose in your daily life. We talk about morning routines or good habits to create purpose and being proactive in designing a life you enjoy, rather than letting life happen to you.

If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below:

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charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe
helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury

Recommendations

Carrie Jade Does Not Exist Podcast with Sue Perkins and Katherine Denkinson

It Can’t Just Be Me Podcast with Anna Richardson

Travel Pill Box/Handbag Organiser – on Amazon *affiliate link

Universal Travel Adapter

Multiple plug charging cable

This Girl Talks Money on Instagram

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Last year it felt like we had the summer of “girlhood” and suddenly embracing all the light hearted, fun, girlie things became more acceptable. We had Barbie and The Eras Tour, friendship bracelets and pink EVERYTHING. It was fun, inclusive, positive and just joyful. So we want to talk about how after years of hiding away from our softer feminine energy we’re finally embracing and enjoying it

If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below:

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charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe
helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury

Recommendations

Big Vape: The Rise & Fall of Juul on Netflix

The Rest is Entertainment – available on all podcast players

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We’re back from another unscheduled hiatus (life happens!) and we’re can’t wait to dive into this week’s topic. We’re discussing the idea of being high maintenance, what does it *actually* mean and who even cares if someone is high maintenance. Is it just a misogynistic term that’s thrown at women too easily or it is just rooted within jealousy and comparison to others? We talking about why having high standards and wanting to take care of yourself is never a bad thing, but also how it’s truly no one’s business if you’re the one maintaining yourself.

After our conversation I had a look into the work ‘queer’ and (like so many things) it looks like there’s a lot of different opinions on who, if anyone should use the word to describe people in the LGBTQ+ community. If I offended anyone by using the word as a straight woman, then I’m sorry. These two articles were great in helping me get a bit more context on the history of the word and how it’s being reclaimed. We’re always learning and trying to do better, and that’s what this podcast is all about!

https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/01/10/queer-or-gay-slur-debate/

https://www.learningforjustice.org/magazine/is-queer-ok-to-say-heres-why-we-use-it

If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below:

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helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury

Recommendations

Griselda on Netflix

Strong Female Character by Fern Brady

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