Travel - in AND out of covid is our topic for today. For obvious reasons, the travel industry has been hugely impacted by the lockdown restrictions around the world. Joining us this week is the entertainment and travel journalist Holly Rubenstein who hosts the UK's #1 travel podcast The Travel Diaries (which we would highly recommend for some healthy wanderlust). In the episode we allow ourselves to dream a little about the travels we have loved and where we can't wait to go back to, as well as ...
Apr 26, 2021•49 min
The pandemic has hit charities HARD. We dig into why donating & fundraising are proving tricky (even before COVID) and how charities are doing brilliant things to pivot in these uncertain times. We feel good about being involved but also we hate shaking our bucket and asking for people's attention and ...money! And it can feel very vulnerable sharing such personal stories. We speak to Rob Woods, Fundraising expert and Podcast Host of Fundraising Bright Spots to understand how charities t...
Apr 12, 2021•40 min
The internet is a pretty wonderful thing, but with approximately 3.7 billion people having access to it...at times it's going to get...a bit nasty. This week we are talking about 'trolling' and we are joined by the winner of 'The Circle' Series 1: Alex Hobern. More specifically, we talk about: - What it is - Our personal experiences of it - Who gets trolled and why people troll - The concept of anonymity...and some celebrity trolls - What it can do to your mental health, what social media is doi...
Mar 29, 2021•52 min
It's a big topic this week and a pretty timely one, with current redundancy rates in the UK shooting up past the rates from the last financial crisis and predicted to keep on rising in 2021. Both of us pod-wives have experience of being made redundant, so we are talking about all the emotions we felt going through it. Later we are joined by Hanna Andersen founder of As We Are in our brand new ASK THE EXPERT section. She answers all of your questions and gives us heaps of resources to take a look...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Ready to take on the new week of the new month without fear? Yes? Good for you! No? Well, turns out, that's ok too (thankfully). Chloe Brotheridge is a Hypnotherapist, Coach and Author of The Anxiety Solution and The Confidence Solution and she talks to us about 'Being Fearless' this week. We delve into how bravery isn't really to do with an absence of fear and how confidence isn't really something you have or you don't - as well as taking a peek at our inner critic and core beliefs. Eek! Very b...
Mar 01, 2021•42 min
Oh gosh, this old thing? No, it's just our new podcast episode. Embarrassing really... If this is how you sound when trying to talk about your successes and achievements then this is the episode for you! Our guest is Stefanie Sword-Williams, founder of F*ck Being Humble and she manages to convince us that Self-Promotion is not a dirty word and that it's very possible to sound confidence without coming across as arrogant. It's actually pretty great... Contact: Email:ftfopod@gmail.com Twitter: @ft...
Feb 15, 2021•52 min
Recorded as part of Groupon's 'Wellness Week' we are talking to Isa Robinson - a Registered Associate Nutritionist - all about the topic of...Nutrition. *Discussing fad diets and the link between mood and food.* Emotional Eating* Intuitive Eating * Critical self talk* Attachments to food Contact: Email:ftfopod@gmail.com Twitter: @ftfopod Instagram: @ftfopod Facebook: Freaking the F Out Isa Robinson: Website - https://isarobinsonnutrition.co.uk Instagram - @isarobinson_nutrition Artwork by Chris ...
Jan 25, 2021•48 min
Well the world turned upside down this year, in all the ways. We take a look back at the 2020 timeline, our personal highs & lows and give you our Top 5 (ish) book, podcast, film, TV recommendations (turns out, we're a soppy pair). Books Plum (poetry)- Hollie McNish Where The Crawdads Sing- Delia Owens Educated- Tara Westover American Dirt- Janine Cummins The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck- Mark Manson About Race- Rennie Eddo Lodge A little Life- Hanya Yanagihara Films Paddington 2 The Grin...
Dec 31, 2020•37 min
It's a very weird old time at the moment. Coronavirus has changed our way of life in a matter of weeks. In this episode, rather than dwelling on the facts and the figures (because everyone already knows them), we are sending you a virtual care package: our episode on Coping In A Crisis. What can you do to look after your mental health? What weird and wonderful ways can you find to entertain yourself and your friends and family? And how many episodes is too many episodes of The Chase? Contact: Em...
Mar 31, 2020•50 min
Was there a HINT of Spring in the air this weekend? Has it made you remember that SUMMER exists? And what comes with Summer? Festivaaaaaaaaals. Focusing in on the more trivial aspects of our anxious minds this week we are talking all about the highs and lows of listening to live bands in the sun...or sometimes the rain and the mud. Kelsey is a hardcore festival fan. Maddy has some reservations. Mainly around the portaloo situation. There's some slightly jazzy music included in this episode...we ...
Mar 02, 2020•34 min
Break ups can be the WORST. The person you probably spent the most amount of time with is now...well...(not to quote Gotye but)...basically somebody that you used to know. It's weird. But is it worse and weirder if you're the 'breaker up-er' or the 'breaker up-ee'? Do your emotions differ depending on the age you are? Does it make it easier depending on the reason you've ended things? And what happens next - do you surround yourself with friends or like to deal with things solo? And what happens...
Feb 24, 2020•48 min
This live episode from 14th February 2020 was recorded at The Horse & Stables pub as part of The Vault Festival and raising money for Child.org. We were joined by Jamie Windust and, appropriately, tackled the subject of Valentine's Day and the worries that can crop up on the most romantic day of the year...and a little bit about the troubles of dating in general. It was OUR favourite V Day to date and we hope you enjoy! Contact: Email:ftfopod@gmail.com Twitter: @ftfopod Instagram: @ftfopod F...
Feb 17, 2020•46 min
This week we are delving back into the archives to look at dating. It's Valentine's Day on Friday...so we thought it was appropriate! Ultimately, it’s really weird and most of the time you’ll have a better time staying home and watching TV in your trackies. But sometimes you’ve got to take a chance, so strap yourself in for a discussion about the perils of online dating, going for unavailable, beardy hipsters and mutual ghosting. This is the low down on our particular anxieties from the dating w...
Feb 10, 2020•30 min
Exercise! What does that word conjure up for you? Eighties aerobics? Pumping iron at the gym? Perhaps a zumba class! Were you a sporty child or did P.E. lessons fill you with dread? How much exercise are you MEANT to do a week? Do you do it more for your physical or mental health? How much money do you spend each month on the gym...and do you ever go? We found lots to be fearful of when it comes to getting a sweat on...but also lots of upsides. Listen in, perhaps while on a gentle jog. Contact: ...
Feb 03, 2020•46 min
This week we are joined by Miles Otway: born and raised in London but current resident of San Francisco (or SF to those in the know). We discuss the terrifying logistics of moving to another country, the loneliness that comes with being away from your friends and family and how home will always be home but it can start to feel...different. Living abroad can be fantastic, but there's a LOT to worry about. Contact: Email:ftfopod@gmail.com Twitter: @ftfopod Instagram: @ftfopod Facebook: Freaking th...
Jan 27, 2020•36 min
'Being a Parent' is the hot topic for this week and for obvious reasons we had a guest on. Leoni is the editor of Noctis magazine...and mother to delightful twin girls! There's so much to talk about and in this episode we cover things like the famed 'pressure to have it all', how you can keep your identity when you become a parent, how much the little bundles of joy cost to raise and also...SLEEP. How much do you really get and HOW ON EARTH do you cope? Contact: Email:ftfopod@gmail.com Twitter: ...
Jan 20, 2020•39 min
The vegan diet seems to have exploded in popularity in the last few years and people are often very passionate about it - whether they're for or against. In this episode we look at exactly what the vegan diet is and the reasons why veganism is a choice for some. We also consider some of the difficulties of being a vegan - when you're eating on the go, when your friends want to go to a steakhouse or when you're worried people might be making all sorts of assumptions about you at a party. In this ...
Jan 13, 2020•46 min
It's 2020 baby and we're back with a brand new episode! The end of the year - and in this case the end of the DECADE - can be a good time to reflect on the highs and lows. But what about going forwards? New year, new you? Or are you happy just the way you are? Do new year's resolutions set us up for failure or do they give us inspiring goals to work towards? What's worked in the past and what have you given up by January 3rd? Whether you're still feeling strong in your resolutions, have fallen o...
Jan 06, 2020•41 min
We're back with another mini-episode, this time challenging ourselves to write a letter from our 80 year old selves to our current selves. In our main episode last week we were freaking out about turning 30...but how young would that seem to an octogenarian? We consider what we would like to hear we get up to over the next 50 years...and what the important things are that we should value. Contact: Email:ftfopod@gmail.com Twitter: @ftfopod Instagram: @ftfopod Facebook: Freaking the F Out Artwork ...
Jul 16, 2019•10 min
In this week's episode we are talking about 'body shaming' with owner of The Pilates Pod (a studio in Hitchin, not a podcast!) - Michelle Smith. Michelle talks about her own experiences of being body shamed and we consider how the 'desired' body shape for women has changed a lot over the last century. We chat about the role of celebrity and social media in how we feel about our bodies - and also discuss whether body shaming is particularly rife in the sporting industry. Contact: The Pilates Pod:...
Jul 15, 2019•47 min
This is the first of our mini 'challenges' episodes - where we try to do something practical to address our anxieties. In our episode about Success, Nadine Wild-Palmer told us that she always wonders what 6 year old Nadine would think about what she's doing now. So, we decided to write our 6 year old selves a letter, to tell them what we've been up to with all our many decades - and where we think we can give ourselves a little pat on the back! Contact: Email:ftfopod@gmail.com Twitter: @ftfopod ...
Jul 09, 2019•12 min
Turning 30 is a bit scary isn't it? You start to not understand the 'youth of today', your crow's feet start really settling in and you no longer have the status of being the 'young person' at work. That's before you start hearing the tick tock of the biological clock and getting invites to 17 weddings a summer. But...there are lots of positives to the allegedly greatest decade...and you can have a fancy party to celebrate, so it's not all bad! This week we are joined by the lovely Amy Hawkins -...
Jul 08, 2019•40 min
What does success mean to you? How do you measure it? Are you someone who makes a 5 year plan and tracks your progress towards it, or do you prefer to go with the flow? We know that comparison is the thief of joy - but can you resist sneaking a peak at what other people are achieving to check you are 'keeping up'? Sigh...it's a tough one. Come freak out with us you bunch of successful people! The Tunnels Below: https://www.pushkinpress.com/product/the-tunnels-below/ Contact: Nadine Wild-Palmer: ...
Jul 01, 2019•40 min
It's a bit of a hot potato of a subject this week. We are talking about drugs with the beyond lovely Dr Suzi Gage, psychologist, epidemiologist and host of the phenomenally successful 'Say Why To Drugs' podcast. In this episode we talk about what drugs really are, what we knew about them growing up and what we worry about now. From taking them and thinking you might die, to not taking them and feeling like you're missing out - there is a lot of anxiety around the subject so there's lots to talk ...
Jun 24, 2019•46 min
Namaste to you, our yogi pod-friends. This week we are talking about Yoga with Dr Kirstie Fleetwood-Meade. Counselling psychologist and (handily) yoga teacher. We talk about what yoga really is, its connection to mental health and feeling like you're doing it wrong. Also - farting, feeling a bit 'wanky' and worrying that you're completely incompetent when everyone else in the class stands on their head. Kirstie also talks us through a few moves that you can try at home! Contact: Dr Kirstie Fleet...
Jun 17, 2019•45 min
This week's episode comes to you from BBC Radio Sheffield and is a collaboration with The Naked Podcast. The wonderful Kat Harbourne and Jenny Eels talk all things 'being naked'. Why do some people feel comfortable strutting about with nothing on, but others cover up walking from their bedroom to the bathroom? Were you brought up in a 'naked household' and has that affected your attitude to it now? What's your go-to gym changing room etiquette? And what does your anxious mind decide that other p...
Jun 10, 2019•49 min
This week's episode is about a difficult topic...loneliness. It's such an emotive word that it has Kelsey tearing up before we've even begun. We discuss what it is (which is actually more complicated than it sounds) and what our own experiences of loneliness have been. Apparently over 9 million people in the UK report feeling lonely - and it's not just the older population. So, if you are feeling lonely, it turns out you're not alone. Tune in for our attempt to tackle this tricky topic! Contact:...
May 13, 2019•42 min
Holidaaaay! Celebraaaate! Holidays are, without a doubt, our favourite things of life. If we could live on holiday, oh we would. But. That's not to say they don't come with their own fair share of worries and stress. Where to go. The holiday admin. Flying. The cost. Who to go with. Losing luggage. Getting ill. Staying in dodgy places. Travel companies going bust. And a very British fear...the weather. Recorded on a gloriously sunny bank holiday in the UK with a prosecco in hand, join us as we tr...
May 06, 2019•48 min
This week's episode is a little different. It's a mashup with the podcast People Soup, which was recorded as a live fringe event at the recent Brighton Podcast Festival. Unfortunately Kelsey couldn't leave the M25 area so missed this episode, but Maddy spoke to Ross McIntosh - an organisational psychologist and coach - about Imposter Syndrome. What is it? What's the origin of the term? What are our own experiences of feeling it? And, perhaps most importantly, what can we do about it? Ross is a '...
Apr 29, 2019•43 min
This week's episode is on alcohol and we invited Elliot Ball, founder of The Cocktail Trading Company onto the podcast. It's a huge topic and probably deserves another episode at least, but this week we spoke about why we like drinking alcohol, what constitutes binge drinking and why we allow ourselves to drink too much even though we know hangovers are TERRIBLE. We also speak about alcohol and mental health and why generation z seem to be choosing more and more to cut out alcohol altogether. Co...
Apr 22, 2019•45 min
