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30's the New 20

56 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratings

Welcome to 30's the new 20 podcast where by 30, we thought we’d have it all figured out by now. Boy were we wrong. So here we are trying to figure out, with you guys. 

We’re two millennial women of color learning to live unapologetically through candid & sometimes self-deprecating conversations. 

Tune in every other Wednesday to find out how we’re navigating our human experience as spiritual baddies.

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Episodes

Allow me to reintroduce myself

August 02, 2023 06:00 - 50 minutes - 35.1 MB

This week is a little different as we answer some questions that span from insecurities to friendships. We also touch on how our podcast is evolving.  Connect with us on Instagram @30sthenew20pod

Soft Girl Era?

July 19, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

Cathryn talks about changes in her career and feeling unfulfilled at work. Brittany talks about turning 33 and a possible block in her root chakra. We dive into what our a soft life looks like and so much more.  Connect with us on Instagram:  @30sthenewpod

This self-love thing is kinda hard…

July 05, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB

We are back b—-ches. Did you miss us?! On our first episode back, we have a major catch up sesh. Of course it wouldn’t be right if we didn’t have a Pattern moment. Ya’ll know we love that app. Cathryn talks about what it’s like living alone for the first time in her thirties, feeling ungrateful for wanting more out of life, and being in state of hypo arousal. Brittany talks about trying to find more ways to stay connected to herself and intrusive thoughts. We touch on Amazon’s Shiny Happy Pe...

Love & Marriage

November 02, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

This week Cathryn & Brittany talk about feeling like they're not doing enough & Brittany blames it on capitalism & the patriarchy. They also get into partners projecting their inner critic onto you, imposter syndrome, Brittany trying to prove her worth to her father and society putting too much pressure on marriage. Then the ladies have a slight "lovers' quarrel" over whether they plan on getting married again & what their interpretation of marriage is.  Connect with us on IG @30sthenew20pod

Love & Marriage

November 02, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

This week Cathryn & Brittany talk about feeling like they're not doing enough & Brittany blames it on capitalism & the patriarchy. They also get into partners projecting their inner critic onto you, imposter syndrome, Brittany trying to prove her worth to her father and society putting too much pressure on marriage. Then the ladies have a slight "lovers' quarrel" over whether they plan on getting married again & what their interpretation of marriage is.  Connect with us on IG @30sthenew20pod

The Embodiment of Love

October 19, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

This week you can expect to hear Brittany & Cathryn touch on revisiting patterns, bare minimum requirements to be in a relationship, guilt in your relationship, gaslighting, cheating, not feeling supported in your relationship, messages coming from anywhere as long as you’re open to receive them, taking yourself on dates, telling your friends you love them, narcissists and much more!  Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

Changing the Narrative

October 05, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MB

This week Brittany & Cathryn dive into how attachment styles affect your relationships, your body not forgetting its trauma, not being fully healed before getting into relationships, knowing when your triggers no longer affect you, twin flames, people around you being mirrors, communicating for clarity & so much more!  Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

Certified Lover Girl

September 21, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 49 MB

This week Cathryn & Brittany discuss Cathryn traveling more than ever, getting used to a new routine after being separated, Brittany going a little boy crazy for a bit, filling voids with other people, seeking external validation specifically from men, taking on characteristics of your own wounds, using distractions instead of doing the work & so much more.  Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

Returning To Yourself

September 07, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

This week Brittany & Cathryn continue their discussion from last episode and dive into being seen & understood in relationships, returning to your inner child, pivoting when life doesn’t go according to plan, dating yourself & more. 

My Thirties Are For Me

August 17, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

This week Brittany and Cathryn talk about getting back into the swing of things after so many transitions, reflecting on the start of the podcast (5:18), the importance of having friends that keep it real with you (8:33), losing your identity in marriage (11:27). They both get super candid about their current relationship status (16:29) while discussing connections that are actually trauma bonds (23:20), Saturn Return (30:00), and so much more! This episode is 2 part episode so tune into th...

Renaissance

August 03, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

The bitches are back together again. Cathryn comes to Florida for 2 weeks to spend cancer season with Brittany thanks to the benefits of working remotely. They talk about all of the fun they get into when they link up. They get into the all the changes and transitions they’re both going through. Brittany talks about how manifesting helped leave her job, and Cathryn touches on finding herself again. Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

Life is Weird

July 07, 2022 16:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

After a much needed break, Brittany & Cathryn discuss how retrograde affected us, taking a break, being drawn to certain colors & how it pertains to chakra points that may need work, past lives & life path numbers, connection to the spiritual realm, how colonialism has affected society today, growth not being linear, pattern/astrology updates, stress responses & being seen for who you truly are.  Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

Rejection is God's Protection

June 08, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

This week Cathryn makes a new friend which prompts her & Brittany to get into how women in their 30s make new friends, competing with other women especially for male attention, being clear on what you want so you can find people that align with that & it wouldn’t be right if we didn’t talk about astrology in some form or fashion!  Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

What Happens in Vegas

May 26, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

This week Cathryn & Brittany meet up in Las Vegas for the first time in 15 years for the Lovers & Friends Festival. Ahh the nostalgia!! They dive into realizing the power of letting go, tapping into your divine feminine energy, Brittany’s frustration with capitalism, feeling like your true self on vacation but playing a role in the real world, craving deep connections outside of romantic relationships, making your boundaries clear and so much more!  Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthene...

We're Humans, Not Robots

May 11, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

This week Brittany & Cathryn discuss finding the balance between planning & leaving room for inspiration, feeling the constant need to be doing more, comparing where we are to where our parents were at our age, co-star vs the pattern app, giving yourself time to actually feel instead of rushing through life, working smarter not harder and so much more!  Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

First Wives Club

April 20, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MB

This week we are joined by our first guest - Cathryn’s best friend, Julie! We talk about how Cathryn & Julie met in their twenties. Julie talks about her whirlwind of a marriage & taking ghosting to the next level. We get into the importance of finding yourself, living your best life & being selfish (even though society gives that a negative rep).  We all agree that having a support system with women is everything! We discuss how dating in your thirties is different than dating in your twen...

Be The Light

April 06, 2022 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

This week Cathryn & Brittany talk about: - boundaries and not communicating them  - dimming our light for the sake of being liked  - differences in being nice vs being kind - Brittany's premonitions  - Breaking  patterns  Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

You Attract More Flies With Honey

March 23, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

This week Brittany & Cathryn talk about: Setting boundaries What we don’t deserve Practicing kind self-talk Changing our negative mindset Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

Plan B

March 10, 2022 02:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

This week Cathryn & Brittany talk about:  Adapting when life doesn’t go according to plan.  When to decide it’s time to make a change.  Sacrificing ourselves during the times we feel most overwhelmed.  Communion by Bell Hooks Having a support system that holds you accountable with love. Repeating patterns.  The responsibility of healing generational curses. Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

Plan B

March 10, 2022 02:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

This week Cathryn & Brittany talk about:  Adapting when life doesn’t go according to plan.  When to decide it’s time to make a change.  Sacrificing ourselves during the times we feel most overwhelmed.  Communion by Bell Hooks Having a support system that holds you accountable with love. Repeating patterns.  The responsibility of healing generational curses. Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

Welcome to the Jungle

February 16, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

This week Cathryn & Brittany talk about Brittany’s magical trip to Costa Rica from meeting some indigenous people to getting a natal chart reading. Special thanks to Good Moms Bad Choices podcast & Silvia Ancestral. Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

Change Your Mindset

February 02, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

This week Cathryn and Brittany talk about How powerful changing your mindset is Brittany’s upcoming solo trip to Costa Rica! The 5 Second Rule & The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins What book they’ve decided to read and discuss during future episodes  Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

New Year, New You?!

January 19, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MB

We are back bitches! On our first episode in the new year, we talk about: A slow start to the new year New Year's goals & resolutions Cathryn feeling blocked & stagnant Brittany’s obsession with astrology  Accountability Being more intentional with your time We also decide on doing a book club. The first book we'll be reading will be Atomic Habits by James Clear. Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

New York State of Mind

December 15, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

This week Cathryn and Brittany start with talking about astrology (shocker) then they talk about redirecting your thoughts when they get they get negative. They continue their obsession of solo travel as they get excited about Cat’s upcoming trip to New York.  Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

Fearless Self-love

December 08, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

This week Cathryn and Brittany discuss: Working on yourself is a daily practice. Being intentional Holding yourself accountable Forgiving yourself Figuring out the root cause to our triggers Solo trips & career changes Relocating to places during the pandemic Speaking about your issues so you don’t feel so alone.  Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

I Don't Wanna Be an Empath

December 01, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Happy December! This week the ladies talk about empaths. Brittany talks about being an empath, Cathryn talks about her reservations with being labeled an empath, they discuss importance of setting boundaries, and more! Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

I'm Not Like a Regular Mom

November 24, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

This week Cathryn & Brittany talk about society’s pressure on women to have children & get married, having kids in your twenties vs your thirties, Brittany’s journey into motherhood and more!  Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

A Reason, a Season or a Lifetime

November 17, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

This week Brittany & Cathryn start out by going into the pattern app and running their friendship bond. They get into why men use the word “p—sy” as an insult, reminiscing on being a teenager, ending friendships, setting boundaries in friendships and more! Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

Are We Planting the Wrong Seeds?

November 10, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MB

This week Cathryn & Brittany talk about friends that hold you accountable, the pattern app because we’re obsessed, Saturn returns, Adele, tarot cards, ego being a form of protection, the concept of ownership in marriage, and so much more! Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

Be mindful of what you think & what you thank

November 03, 2021 23:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

This week the Cathryn & Brittany talk about how marriage looks different for everyone, accepting your partner’s flaws through each other’s personal journeys, responding to your triggers, letting emotions control you, the power of the tongue, accepting criticism, and more. Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

Scorpio Season

October 27, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

This week Cathryn & Brittany talk about owning your triggers, duality, protecting your peace in whatever way that may look, Sex, Love & Goop on Netflix, memories being trapped in your body, Scorpio season &  all that comes with that, orgasms, intimacy,  the idea of multiple realties existing, having friends of the opposite sex when you’re married, actually communicating your boundaries, and more! Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

Advocate For Yourself

October 20, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MB

This week Brittany & Cathryn talk about negative self talk, having to prove that you’ve evolved, questioning yourself, advocating for yourself at work & home, how changes are made, having an accountability partner and much more. Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

Creating Community

October 13, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

This week Cathryn & Brittany talk about the importance of diversity & inclusion in school, Gabrielle Union’s new book ‘You Got Anything Stronger’, pressures we put on children, the balance between being optimistic & realistic, mother-daughter dynamic and much more! Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

Practice Makes Progress

October 06, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

This week Brittany & Cathryn talk about marriage, comparison, fear responses, craving chaos or disfunction, the pattern app & much more. Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

Overcoming Codependency

September 29, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

This week Cathryn & Brittany talk about womb health, forming habits, emotional eating, coffee contributing to anxiety, codependency, our expectations of others, and more! 

Finding Your Tribe

September 22, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Cathryn and Brittany discuss when people pleasing began for them, training your mind to dive into the “why”, finding friends who aren’t there for your ego, and more!  Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

Give Yourself Grace

September 15, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

Brittany & Cathryn talk about what caused them to need to take a break last week, not rushing your growth, Cathryn’s trip to her grandparents’ house, Brittany moving from the suburbs to the city, divorce, Brittany’s revolutionary conversation with her dad, and breaking cycles.  Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

Prioritize Yourself

September 01, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

This week the Brittany & Cathryn discuss the “disease to please”, finding that work/life balance especially during the never-ending pandemic, setting expectations particularly at work, dealing with anxiety as per usz, consistency or lack thereof, virgo season, saying yes when you should’ve said no, the power of intention, and so much more.  Connect with us on IG | Twitter @30sthenew20pod 

Breaking Up With Self-Doubt

August 25, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MB

This week Cathryn & Brittany talk about: Why do we have to be nice as women? Bad bitch energy Stereotypes of men vs women Self doubt Connect with us on IG | Twitter | TikTok @30sthenew20pod 

Dis-ease Leads To Disease

August 18, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

This week Brittany & Cathryn talk about: Brittany’s experience w/ Covid.  Vaccines being a personal choice.  When you don’t listen to your body, bad things happen.  Breaking up with self doubt. Cathryn’s bouts with anxiety.  Connect with us on IG | Twitter | TikTok @30sthenew20pod ✨

Communication is Key

August 11, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

This week Brittany & Cathryn talk about: Women being the vessel of all creation Breaking societal norms Why is it easier to set a boundary to protect your loved ones, than it is to set a boundary to protect yourself? Why do women have to be strong? Speaking up for yourself Connect with us on IG | Twitter | TikTok @30sthenew20pod ✨

Ask. Believe. Receive.

August 04, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

On this week's episode Cathryn and Brittany talk about: Checking in from last week's intention: Being Open Making new friends in your 30's Paying attention to the signs around you  Living in your purpose and stepping into your power Follow us on IG @30sthenew20pod✨

Blocking Abundance Pt 2

July 28, 2021 20:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

This week Cathryn & Brittany continue their conversation from last week.  The also get into:  At  what point in life do we truly know who we are?  The mother-daughter dynamic Being afraid of who you’re growing into Twin flames As they wrap up their conversation they set their intention for next week to be open ✨ Check out last weeks episode, Blocking Abundance Pt 1 to see how we got here.  Connect with us on IG @30sthenew20pod ✨

Blocking Abundance Pt 1

July 21, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

This week Cathryn & Brittany talk about: Checking in from the past week where they focused on being present. Evolution Self doubt Speaking up for what you want Stepping into your power Giving up control in order to gain abundance Connect with us on IG @30sthenew20pod ✨

Don't Take It Personal

July 14, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

This week we talk about: Brittany turning 31 Toxic positivity FOMO Making excuses Discipline Being present Follow us on IG @30sthenew20pod ✨

Setting Boundaries With Yourself

July 07, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

This week we talk about creating boundaries with yourself from eating foods that work for your body to creating routines that work for each energy level.  Follow us on Instagram @30sthenew20pod ✨

The Universe Is Testing Me

June 30, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

On this week’s episode Cathryn & Brittany talk about: Boundaries in all aspects of your life including work. Assuming people can read our minds Shifting your thoughts from negative to positive.  The power of writing. Follow us on IG @30sthenew20pod ✨

Inner Child Work Pt 2

June 23, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

This week we talk about: Brittany talks about this recent episode of hoarders and how family trauma lead can manifest into other aspects of your life. Cathryn’s biological clock is ticking, but she’s trying to find the balance with being a newlywed. Why do we feel like we can ask women when/if they’re going to have kids? Not setting boundaries/people pleasing leads you to not honoring yourself. People put their own expectations on YOUR life. Cathryn talks about replacing adderall with ...

Inner Child Work Pt 1

June 16, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

This week Brittany & Cathryn start diving into their daddy issues, setting boundaries with family members & Brittany’s journey with oracle decks.  Follow us on IG @30sthenew20pod If you loved this episode, please rate & give us a review! 

Intuition, is that you?!

June 09, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

This week we chat about paying attention and trusting your intuition when you hear her speak to you, counter-dependency and how we struggle with accepting help, finding the balance with working from home & we begin diving into our daddy issues. Follow us on Instagram @30sthenew20pod