So This Is Growing Up

#23 "INFLUENCERS - THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY"

October 01, 2021 14:30 - 48 minutes - 40.4 MB

Hey guys! We had so much fun with this episode. We're discussing all things social media influencers. We found that there was so much to talk about that we definitely missed out on a few things we wanted to touch on so maybe one day we will have a part two.. but in this episode you can expect: > Attention vs Influence > What is an influencer? > Holding influencers accountable > Influencer scandals > Cancel Culture and lots more! Let us know what you think. Don't forget to fo...

#22 "HI HOW R U? WE ARE BACK!"

September 10, 2021 12:30 - 32 minutes - 27.2 MB

Okay okay you guys can stop worrying, Lloyd and Bon are back with BRAND NEW COVER ART. That's wild! Just a mini ep today to check in with each other and find out how we've been going since we last were in your ears! So much has happened for us since our last poddy, including an additional two Melbourne lockdowns, moving house, multiple meals consumed... actually I guess not a lot has happened. We are looking forward to bringing you more content soon! Remember to follow / subscribe to ou...

#21 "HOW TO BE A BREAK UP BAD ASS"

May 09, 2021 09:35 - 45 minutes - 38 MB

We are back baby with part 2 of our mini relationship break up series. As two millennials who are NOT married, who have NOT had kids and only one of us having had a long term relationship, we can only comment on what we know. Every break up is different. Some reasons they end may be similar but the people involved are always different which means different endings and outcomes. We discuss in this episode things you should (or shouldn't) do to cope with your breakup. We discuss grieving...

#20 "HOW TO BREAK UP WELL"

April 25, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 39.6 MB

Holy heck, we're at episode 20?! Well technically we should've been there awhile a go but you know, life got in the way etc etc etc. Welcome to our new regular (not gonna say fortnightly or weekly) but regular podcast! We are kicking it back off with part one of a three part relationship series: "HOW TO BREAK UP WELL". So what does it mean to break up 'well'? Basically how you should approach a break up - realisation of why and when you should break up as well as how to approach the brea...

#19 "PRESSURE VS. MILLENNIALS"

March 29, 2021 09:22 - 58 minutes - 48.3 MB

What are millennials considered the lazy generation? Why do millennials feel the most pressure to succeed out of all living generations? Is social media the root of the problem? Do you feel peer pressure to do drugs? Drink? To have a higher education? Why do we succumb to so much pressure?

#18 "SETTLING IN RELATIONSHIPS"

February 28, 2021 15:30 - 56 minutes - 47.1 MB

Oke doke artichoke episode 18 here we are! Today we're talking settling in relationships. What is settling? Why do we do it? How do you know if you're settling for less than what you deserve? Is there a thing as being too picky, and why you need to know what you want in a relationship. Lots of content to cover and lots of questions from Bon and Lloyd. We initially thought this episode would be a piece of cake, but it proved to just have so many angles. If there's one thing to take away...

#17 "THE THREE C'S THAT CAN DESTROY YOU"

February 21, 2021 15:30 - 52 minutes - 43.7 MB

The hiatus is over... again. Lord we have had a wild past few weeks and needed some time off to process what's been going on in our lives... buuuuuut now we're back with a brand new episode on the problems associated with COMPARISON, COMPETITION AND COMPASSION. We hear "comparison is the thief of joy" regularly, but what does that actually mean? How does comparison steal your happiness? We also delve into the concept of being overly competitive bringing you down as well as the problems wi...

#16 "EXPECTATIONS"

January 24, 2021 15:00 - 53 minutes - 45.5 MB

To have or not to have expectations is the real question. You often hear "have low expectations so you won't be disappointed".. but when should you have expectations? Is it fair to have expectations in your relationship? What are unfair expectations? What do you expect from your friends? What can you expect from your employees? From your employer? All topics we discuss in todays episode on "EXPECTATIONS". This one was hard! Our opinions were constantly fluctuating as we agreed and dis...

#15 "KNOWING WHEN TO CALL IT QUITS"

January 16, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 40 MB

HI HO HEY! Happy Christmas/New Year/Sunday and all the goodness in between. Lloyd and Bon are back after a solid month off with an episode on "calling it quits". What does it mean to call it quits? Why you would need to call something quits?.. and how to call it quits and finish it completely. We discuss ending self deprecation, friendships and relationships and give some tips as to how to do so. Knowing the end of something is nearing can be daunting, but at the end of the day if it d...

#14 "KILL EM WITH KINDNESS"

December 20, 2020 09:12 - 34 minutes - 28.4 MB

Well here it is STIGU fam.. the final episode for 2020. In this ep we're talking about kindness being key. It's the end of what has been a crazy year for so many reasons. Many people are burnt out from social events galore, christmas festivities, stress and work responsibilities. When all else fails, kindness goes a long way. You never know what someone is going through behind closed doors or personal battles they're facing. Here's your little reminder that a smile, checking in with someone ...

#12 "PASSION, PURPOSE & SETTING GOALS"

December 13, 2020 18:01 - 44 minutes - 37.2 MB

It's our second last episode for the year and what would be more fitting than discussing our goals for 2021 - how to set them and how to stick to them. We look into the correlation between passion, purpose and your 'why' in life and how knowing your 'why' can help set your goals. We look into the concept of "SMART" goals when setting them and how this allows us to stick to them more. Specific (simple, sensible, significant). Measurable (meaningful, motivating). Achievable (agreed, a...

#11 "THE POWER OF SAYING NO"

December 05, 2020 15:00 - 40 minutes - 34.3 MB

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO! Why is this a word we all struggle so much to say? Why do you find it difficult to say no to your friends, your partner, your boss? Is it because you feel as though you have to people please? You feel guilty if you don't say yes? You just wanted to be like and you're scared that by saying no it's going to make someone dislike you? Interesting hey? Saying "no" is a life skill that we all need to learn.. but is it easier said than done? What are some ways you can say n...

#10 "WHY DO WE SELF SABOTAGE?"

November 28, 2020 21:22 - 45 minutes - 38.1 MB

Here's to reaching double digits of our poddy! This week we're discussing self sabotage - what is it, and why do we do it. The truth is we have all done it at some stage in our lives, but we tend to self sabotage the most when we're going through a break up, fearful of the unknown and when trying to reach our goals. We put it out to the people for examples of some of their self sabotaging behaviour and although we can laugh it off sometimes, try and think to yourself the next time you qu...

#9 "MAKING FRIENDS IN YOUR 20s"

November 22, 2020 09:26 - 27 minutes - 23.3 MB

Disable snooze mode! One week off and we are back friends! Todays episode is just a lil short one on making friends in your 20s and keeping friendships. We discuss Bumble Friends (yes this is a thing), importance of listening to one another and allowing your hobbies expanding your friendship horizons.

#8 "THINGS YOU SHOULD DO, BUT DON'T"

November 07, 2020 15:30 - 52 minutes - 43.3 MB

HEEEEELLLOOOOOO. 8 Weeks of poddy fun already - can you believe it?! This week we're having a few lols at things you should do, but don't. We're talking all things from not letting your petrol tank go all the way down to empty before filling up to papsmears and prostate checks. Take these as perhaps a little friendly reminder to do some of the more important things.. and a little bit of reassurance with others that no, you are not alone and other people also don't fold their fitted she...

#7 "THINGS I WISH I COULD TELL MY YOUNGER SELF"

October 31, 2020 14:30 - 44 minutes - 37.2 MB

SHUT THE FRONT DOOR - WE HAVE MADE IT TO PODCAST 7.. and for some reason that is the magic number where you can officially say you're podcasters.. yahooooo! Today's episode we talk about things you wish you could tell your younger self. SO what does this mean? Basically it's things you've learnt as you've gotten older that you may not have realised at a younger age. We put this one out to the people and got some great feedback of life lessons they've learned. Put your headphones, turn up ...

#6 "RED FLAGS"

October 24, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 39.2 MB

HEEEELLLOOOOOOOOOO ! Episode 6 - we've almost made it to number 7 - the (unofficial) podcaster goal of being an ONGOING PODDY.. (almost, let's not get ahead of ourselves here). TODAY WE TALK RED FLAGS. You know that sign that flashes saying "danger" or "warning"? That there, is a red flag.. and we're here today talking about the red flags we so commonly miss in relationships, friendships and workplaces. Sometimes they're less obvious - because we're not actively looking for flaws in someone ...

#5 "PANDEMIC PERCEPTION"

October 17, 2020 14:00 - 35 minutes - 30.3 MB

Wellllll we've made it to Episode 5 & we can't thank you all enough for coming on this journey with us and tuning in weekly. This week we talk about the COVID-19 Pandemic and perception. As the optimists we are, we take a look at the way the pandemic has shaped us and helped us grow. We are under no circumstances dismissing how difficult this year has been in terms of challenges and obstacles we have had to (and are still) overcoming, however, in every negative there is a positive. We...

#4 "MONEY & MILLENNIALS"

October 10, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 40 MB

Bon & LLoyd are BACK for an episode on cash money! More money, more problems? Or the opposite? We discuss Smashed Avo > House Deposits, Good Debt vs. Bad Debt (yes they're different), The Barefoot Investor and super EASY money savings tip and tricks that you can apply to your life. Cheeky disclaimer: We are NAHT financial advisors but we have got our heads switched on (most of the time) when it comes to money and prioritising our needs > wants. Lloyd has his own business and Bon is a...

#4 "MONEY & MILLENNIALS"

October 10, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 40 MB

Bon & LLoyd are BACK for an episode on cash money! More money, more problems? Or the opposite? We discuss Smashed Avo > House Deposits, Good Debt vs. Bad Debt (yes they're different), The Barefoot Investor and super EASY money savings tip and tricks that you can apply to your life. Cheeky disclaimer: We are NAHT financial advisors but we have got our heads switched on (most of the time) when it comes to money and prioritising our needs > wants. Lloyd has his own business and Bon is a...

#3 "A JOURNEY TO SELF LOVE"

October 04, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 37.7 MB

Hiiiiiii we are back for Week 3, poddy 3 and boy oh boy is a deep chat today. We discuss all aspects of mental health including who & what influences our mindset, challenges we face and what are some key triggers. Bon tells us about her struggle with her mental health over the years, what triggered her and how she got to where she is today (cheeky side note** a bloody good place) and we briefly discuss breaking stigmas surrounding expectations of men. Trigger warning: This episode conta...

#2 "WAKE UP & SEIZE THE DAY"

September 27, 2020 07:30 - 44 minutes - 38.6 MB

Hiiiiiiiiiiii and hellooooo! We're back for Episode 2 where we discuss our Morning Routines and Rituals and how having a routine can set you up for success. We dive into ideas of 'priming' and cold water therapy as well as simple things like making the bed and exercise and the benefits of these. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @so.thisisgrowingup and follow/subscribe to get our weekly podcasts! For more information on cold water therapy and how to integrate it into your day v...

#1 So This Is Growing Up "EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON"

September 20, 2020 08:09 - 22 minutes - 19.5 MB

Haiiii, hello there and welcome to our brand spanking new poddy "So This Is Growing Up", with a couple of twenty something's navigating their way through what it means to be an adult. We are so excited to bring to you a new podcast about things we have learnt on our "growing up" journey and explore topics and questions that so many of us are faced with as young adults. Today we're starting things off with the age old saying "Everything Happens For A Reason". As two positive vibe tribe ki...

#1 "EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON"

September 20, 2020 08:09 - 22 minutes - 19.5 MB

Haiiii, hello there and welcome to our brand spanking new poddy "So This Is Growing Up", with a couple of twenty something's navigating their way through what it means to be an adult. We are so excited to bring to you a new podcast about things we have learnt on our "growing up" journey and explore topics and questions that so many of us are faced with as young adults. Today we're starting things off with the age old saying "Everything Happens For A Reason". As two positive vibe tribe ki...

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