These are weird times we’re living in, aren’t they? Every day we’re bombarded with more difficult and worrying news stories, with little indication as to when any of the madness is going to end. The best thing you can do (other than stay at home, unless you’re one of our amazing key workers) is to try and maintain a positive attitude. Even if you’re usually the most positive person going, right now it’s a bit tougher than usual to do that. We’ve decided to keep it real (as usual), and chat about...
Apr 01, 2020
You guys loved our episode on organisation last year so this week we're back getting all excited about getting your shit together - productivity. As two organised worriers, we're always looking for new ways to increase our productivity so this week we're sharing the routines that we try to stick to and the tips we swear by to make the most out of each day. Because being busy is not the same as being productive. Just as a side note, we record all of our episodes in advance and recorded this befor...
Mar 18, 2020
In this episode we discuss how to manage your expectations of yourself, where you “should” be and what you “should” have already acheived. We can all be guilty of seeing ourselves big goals but there’s a difference between a stretch-target and setting yourself and unrealistic timeline for success. We’re all guilty of it though and this week we’re sharing how we’ve started to manage our own expectations a little better and not be quite so hard on yourself.Get In Touch@[email protected]...
Mar 04, 2020
This fortnight we're diving into boundaries, why they're so important and how to set them. We're sharing how we've learnt to set boundaries and when we started to notice that we needed some. We've also got our latest recommendations so there's plenty of you to watch, read and listen to after you've finished this episode.Get in touch @20sarehard [email protected] Charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebeHelena Bradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations Waitress Cut price ticket websiteYou're...
Feb 19, 2020
This week we share all the ways, big and small, that you can help to make a difference both on a local level and more globally. There's so much going on in the world right now that it can feel so overwhelming, you know you should be doing something but where do you start? We have lots of ways that you can get involved and help to make a difference. We'd love to hear about the small changes you've made to help make a difference so please get in touch with us and let us know. Get In Touch 20sareha...
Feb 05, 2020
Stepping outside of our comfort zones is something we both try to do on a regular basis. Sometimes it's something smaller like joining a new club, other times it's taking a huge career change. Whatever it is, we've both found that it can be so rewarding when we go outside of comfort zones that it's something we always try to encourage other people to do too. If you're not quite sure how to start then we've got plenty of ideas and advice in this episode.Get In [email protected]...
Jan 22, 2020
We’re back! It’s a brand new year and we thought it was the perfect time to chat goals and specifically how to set realistic goals that you can actually stick to and achieve. We’d love to hear what yours are (no matter when you’re setting them!) so don’t forget to get in touch with us.Get in [email protected]@20sarehardfacebook.com/20sarehardListen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Acast or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Please don’t forget to subscribe, comment and leave us a review - ...
Jan 08, 2020
Can you believe we’re almost at the end of the year, and the decade? No, we can’t either! So before we take our end of year break (don’t worry, we’ll be back in January with plenty of new discussions) we thought we’d take a moment to look back on the rest of the year, discuss some of our highs and lows, and share our top recommendations from the past 12 months. We hope you enjoy the last episode of the year and also get a chance to take a break over the next few weeks, whether you celebrate Chri...
Dec 11, 2019
In this fortnight's episode we're discussing friendship breakups. We cover why they can be so upsetting but also how they can be so important. We share some of our own experiences of when we've had to let friendships go and how we have navigated the sometimes difficult dynaimcs. As ever, we’d love to hear your thoughts on the topic so don’t forget to get in touch!We’re starting to plan our episode topics for 2020 so if you have any suggestions or there's anything that you want us to discuss then...
Nov 27, 2019
We know we’re a little late and the sound quality isn’t great this week but we’re hoping you’ll forgive us as we work out our new recording logistics! This fortnight we're discussing loneliness and why it's ok if you feel lonely. This is a discussion usually reserved for older generations but we think it is just as relevant when you're young too. We share some of the times when we've felt lonely and what we do to try and prevent it from happening.Get In [email protected]@20sarehardfacebo...
Nov 14, 2019
A little late but finally this fortnights episode is up and we’re discussing fears. We share some of our biggest fears, how we’ve started to face them and also how to go about combatting your fears, from the tangible every day fears to the bigger things that play on your mind.RecommendationsModern Love on Amazon PrimeThe Americas with Simon Reeve on BBC iPlayerMexican Bim-BapWhere’s My Mom AtGet In [email protected]/20sarehard@20sarehard@helenabradbury / helenabradbury.com@ch...
Nov 01, 2019
It's here, our first UK/Australia episode! This fortnight we catch up on all the crazy things that have happened in the past couple of weeks and then dive into our topic: coping with worry and uncertainty. As two self-confessed life-long worriers we have stirred ourselves up into our fair share of worried states and got worked up about the uncertainty that the future holds. In the past year or so we've become much better at dealing with worry and uncertainty though and we thought it was time tha...
Oct 16, 2019
This week we’re discussing one of our favourite topics, solo travel and busting some of the myths that surround it. Whether you’re a seasoned pro like Helli or just starting to dip your toes in like Charlotte, it can be such a fun and exciting experience that we both think everyone should give it a go at least once. We cover the danger that can sometimes be associated with solo travel, how to plan a trip that works for you and what to do if you’re worried about being lonely and ultimately why we...
Oct 02, 2019
This fortnight we’re back talking about money and this time we’re exploring the (sometimes scary) world of credit cards. We’ve all head the horror stories of spiralling debt and creating bad financial habits associated with credit cards but in fact they can be really valuable and beneficial financial tools. We get into why credit cards can be so beneficial, how they can help you improve your credit rating (along with how to check what yours is and how you can use it) and we also share our favour...
Sep 18, 2019
In this fortnight’s episode we’re discussing body image. It’s a huge topic and we’re very aware that we come at it from 2 very specific perspectives and a place of privilege, however, it’s also something that effects everyone at some point in their life. As we’ve gone through our 20s we’ve found that our relationships with our bodies have changed a lot, with some things no longer being a cause for concern whilst also discovering new insecurities. Whilst we certainly don’t have all the answers we...
Sep 04, 2019
Are you struggling to get back into the swing of things after a break over the summer? Or maybe you’ve been working towards a goal for what seems like forever and suddenly you find yourself running out of steam? Maybe you just need the kick up the backside to get going on a new project? Well this fortnight’s topic is perfect for you because we’re discussing motivation but more importantly how to stay motivated. We’ve all felt that initial buzz when we start a new project or make a new plan but k...
Aug 21, 2019
In this fortnight's episode we decide to tackle the topic of long distance friendships. Most of us have friends that we adore but don't get to see all that often simply because of geography. Maybe one of you moved, or you were all scattered over the country after uni, whatever the reason sometimes maintaining a friendship when you don't get to see one another can feel pretty diffuclt. Given that we've been long distance friends for the majority of the time we've known one another and Helli's big...
Aug 07, 2019
We all know that exercising and keeping fit is important but it can often feel so difficult to work it around our busy lives and other commitments. Even if you love working out, finding the time can feel like a real challenge. This fortnight we discuss the ways we try to still prioritise excercise and why we always ensure it's something we make time for, regardless of whether we love it and always have (Helli) or find building up the motivation more challenging (Charlotte).Get In Touch20sarehard...
Jul 24, 2019
We’ve spoken about careers and finding the right job before, but this week we’re talking about why it’s okay to quite your job. Your 20s can be a confusing time trying to figure out what you want from your career and what job makes you happy, but the added pressure from past generations and the expectation from those around us seems to make quitting your job a bit of a taboo topic. We’re chatting about our own experiences of quitting our jobs, how you know when you should quit and putting a plan...
Jul 10, 2019
This week we celebrate reaching our 20th episode by answering the questions you've been sending in over the past couple of weeks. From our favourite podcasts to the highs and lows of our twenties, we share our thoughts and also some of our favourite things from the past couple of week.Get In Touch @20sarehard@[email protected] Are Hard Facebook PageEverything We MentionedAlways Be My MaybeThe Foodie Market Houmous Crisps Pause Box from MindSWEAT App The sweetcorn dish has been r...
Jun 26, 2019
After a busy few weeks we decided to spend this fortnight catching up properly, sharing what we’ve been up to over the past month or so and doing what we do best, having a good old chat. Normal discussion topics will resume next week (in preparation for our 20th episode!) but for now we’re sharing our latest recommendations, our adventures in Malta and a bit about how we’ve been staying postive when things haven’t quite gone to plan, because believe us when we say plans have really go awry this ...
Jun 12, 2019
In this week’s episode we catch up on our recent trips to New York (Helli) and Lisbon (Charlotte) and get into the big old topic of comparison. It’s something that seems to effect us all, whether we’re comparing ourselves to our friends, strangers on the internet or past versions of ourselves. There’s something about being in your twenties though that seems to make comparison even more apparent and it’s so easy to take your eyes off of what you’re doing and suddenly slip into that downward spira...
May 29, 2019
This fortnight we’re tackling another big topic, sustainability. Until now we’ve been a little nervous to discuss this because we’re far from experts and know we could both do more. It can also feel like such an overwhelming task to have to ‘save the world’ but we’ve decided to tackle it head on and in this episode we’re sharing some of the changes we’ve made in our everyday lives to do our bit to help our planet. We’ve become increasignly aware of our impact ont he world and how we can live mos...
May 15, 2019
It's no secret that we both love to travel and explore new places but neither of us have the money or time to just drop everything and explore somewhere new whenever we fancy it. We're both advocates of the fact that whilst being able to travel is a privilege it doesn't have to be as expensive as you first think. If you're willing to invest a little bit of time, plan things through and make a couple of compromises you can cut the cost of any trip down. In this episode we're sharing our best tips...
May 01, 2019
This fortnight we decided it was about time we discussed something a little lighter so we're chatting all about fashion, personal style and wardrobe staples. It's something we both love and can be so much fun so whether you want to just get involved in the conversation or are looking for that confidence boost when it comes to stepping outside your style comfort zones, we're here. We also discuss Our Planet, Captain Marvel (no spoilers, don't worry) and the people you simply must be following on ...
Apr 17, 2019
We're back with another episode and what a fortnight it's been! It's been busy for both of us and so it seemed only right that we are discussing that feeling of being overwhelmed in this fortnight's episode. We get into why it's OK and totally normally to feel overwhelmed sometimes and share some of the things we do to try and prevent that feeling settling in. We also have our usual catch up and share some of our favourite from the past couple of weeks.Get In [email protected]@20sarehard...
Apr 03, 2019
This fortnight we're getting stuck into one of our favourite subjects - organisation! Yes, this can seem a little dry at first but it's one of our favourite things because there's nothing better than feeling organised and on top of life. Whether you're a full blown Monica or more of a Phoebe hopefully some of our tips will be helpful! Weve got our usual chit chat, some book talk and some of our favourites from the past week or so! Reccomendations“Why You Should Travel Less in 2019”Deliciously El...
Mar 20, 2019
This week we decided to just have a bit of a natter over some tea & mini eggs (because who can resist when it’s the season for them?). We catch up about everything we’ve been up to recently, discuss our favourite teas (with some possibly controversial thoughts), what we’ve been reading, what we’ve been buying and just generally have a bit of a ramble. We’ll be back in the next episode with a slightly meatier topic but for now we thought it would be the perfect chance to take 5, catch up and ...
Mar 06, 2019
This week we talk all things women’s health, but guys, don’t turn off because it’s important for you too! In fact, we think it’s important that we all start discussing our health more and removing some of the taboos surrounding these discussions. We aren’t medical professionals in any way (careers in marketing and publishing hardly qualify you for that!) but we do have some useful tips and we do want to open up the conversations around all of those typically ‘awkward’ topics like smear tests, ch...
Feb 20, 2019
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 refra...
Feb 06, 2019
