We've made it to episode 100 and we can't quite believe it either. Instead of our normal discussion, this week we're answering your questions. We discuss everything from our least favourite part of doing the podcast (double points to anyone who guesses it correctly!) to our favourite self care rituals. Thanks to everyone who sent in their questions! We'd love to hear from you! [email protected] / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helen...
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 100
It's no secret that we're not a fan of the shorter winter days! So if you're like us and you're dreading the dark winter months, this week we're chatting about a few small things to incorporate into your day to make us all feel a bit happier, a bit more productive and embrace the season, especially as we weren't able to last year! We'd love to hear from you! [email protected] / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommend...
Nov 03, 2021•31 min
Despite what you may have been told, it's actually totally fine if you don't know something. Whether it's in a meeting at work or a question from your family, you don't need to have all of the answers all of the time. This week we discuss why saying "I don't know" can be so powerful and how you can use it to be honest with your friends and family, and become a more inclusive leader. We'd love to hear from you! [email protected] / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte....
Oct 27, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 98
With the fast pace of life, it's easy to get wrapped up in your to-do list and get stuck in a constant state of 'doing'. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of not always being busy, not just from the 'rest' and 'self-care' perspective, but also the idea that if you're constantly busy, you leave no space for nurturing your thoughts and ideas, taking advantage of other opportunities and finding your creativity. We'd love to hear from you! [email protected] / @growthinprogresspod ...
Oct 20, 2021•35 min•Ep. 97
Want to know the real secret to success? It's consistency. It's showing up again and again, improving your skills and being dedicated to your goals. This week we're talking about how finding ways to be consistent helps you to achieve your goals, why it's so important and how it can help you build your confidence and overcome imposter syndrome. We'd love to hear from you! [email protected] / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradb...
Oct 13, 2021•Season 1Ep. 96
It's uncomfortable to acknowledge that we have knowledge gaps about big topics and big sections of history and culture, but as it becomes more and more apparent that we can't rely on the narrow education curriculum we're given when we're younger to keep us informed, and with the everchanging world we live in, it's important to take responsibility for educating ourselves, questioning what we see online and seeking out different voices to learn about these topics. This week we're sharing a few tip...
Oct 06, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Finding a routine that works for you can be great and can make your life so much easier. But we're only human so as our lives and priorities change it's easy for routines to either becoming monotonous or just not really work for us anymore. We're talking about why this happens, how to avoid your routines feeling too similar each day and what you can do if things have started to feel a bit too repetitive. We'd love to hear from you! [email protected] / @growthinprogresspod charlotteph...
Sep 29, 2021•Season 1Ep. 94
Saying you want to live intentionally can sound a bit... pretentious, let's be honest. But in reality it's all about living in a way that feels authentic to you, allowing you to find your purpose, even if that changes over time. This week we're discussing how you can start to live more intentionally and why it's so valuable to you and everyone around you. We'd love to hear from you! [email protected] / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / ...
Sep 22, 2021•Season 1Ep. 93
Welcome back to the podcast! This week we're discussing the importance of understanding your own worth, how to determine your worth and why it can be such a powerful tool. We'd love to hear from you! [email protected] / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations Ted Lasso on Apple TV Sista, Sister by Candice Brathwaite
Sep 15, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 92
This week we're practising what we preach and discussing why it's so important to take a break before we head off on our summer holiday. We'll be back in September with our usual weekly episodes but for now we're taking some time to rest, relax and enjoy the sunshine (hopefully!). Still need your weekly fix? Head back through the archives and let us know which episodes you listen to! You can still get in touch with us all summer long on email or Instagram! [email protected] / @growth...
Aug 04, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 91
We're all guilty of seeing someone's highlights on social media and taking it upon ourselves to assume that the rest of their life is just as perfect. Cue the FOMO kicking in. In reality though there's often so much more to it than the snapshot we see so this week we're talking about why it's so important to remember that social media is a snapshot and why really what you see doesn't matter. Get In Touch Enjoyed this episode? Great! Let us know your thoughts and don't forget to hit subscribe to ...
Jul 28, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 90
In theory, things should be going back to 'normal', but in reality the longer term effects of the past 18 months are just coming to light and that means we're feeling anything but 'normal'. In this episode we're discussing why it's so important that we don't diminish the long term effects of the pandemic and why we're unlikely to notice all of the social and economic impacts for some time. Get In Touch Enjoyed this episode? Great! Let us know your thoughts and don't forget to hit subscribe to ne...
Jul 21, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Is it always good to be resilient? Is there such a thing as being too resilient? And where do you even start with building resilience anyway? In this episode we discuss all of these questions, share how we've become more resilient in recent years and the steps we take to maintain it. Get In Touch Enjoyed this episode? Great! Let us know your thoughts and don't forget to hit subscribe to never miss an episode. [email protected] / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.p...
Jul 14, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 88
In this week's episode we're talking about reframing thoughts and how this technique can be used to help with positive self talk, practising gratitude and as a way to challenge and change your daily thoughts if you often find yourself worrying or thinking negatively. It's easy to feel frustrated by daily tasks or worried about things you have coming up, especially as we come out of restrictions, so we're chatting about how we use reframing to disrupt those thoughts and improve our mindset. Get I...
Jul 07, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 87
There are often two extreme expectations of jobs: that it's the norm to hate your job or you should find a job you love and you'll never have to work a day. In this episode we're talking about those unrealistic expectations of what the perfect job should or shouldn't be. No job is perfect because there will always be good days and bad days, but that doesn't mean the job isn't right for you. We're chatting about the signs to look out for if your job really isn't for you and how it's okay for your...
Jun 30, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Money is often a taboo topic, but that's why we think it's an important one to discuss. This week we're chatting about how you can create and maintain healthy money habits, because it's often not something you're ever taught which makes navigating those important financial decisions later in life all the more difficult. In the episode we're discussing money habits that work for us (and ones that don't!) as well as small ways to make positive changes to your financial situation regardless of how ...
Jun 23, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Last summer, some of you may remember that we shared an episode that focused on anti-racism resources. A year on we wanted to do another episode to not only recap those resources but also share the actions we’ve taken and resources we’ve found useful on our journey to be actively anti-racist and hold ourselves to account. We know there's so much more still to do, and we will continue to do it. If you've found anything particularly useful in your anti-racism education please get in touch and shar...
Jun 21, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 84
This week we're discussing how we can start to shop in a more sustainable way. We all know that the fashion industry has a huge impact on the environment but we don't always know where to start in reducing our individual impact. In this episode we're discussing the importance of holding the industry to account, while also being accountable as individuals, how to start making better choices and the importance of striving for improvement, not perfection. We're only scratching the surface of this t...
Jun 16, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 83
We're all excited about the idea of getting away, but never has it been more important to make sure that we are traveling in a responsible way. Whether you're looking to hop on a plane as soon as possible or you want some alternatives to make the most of the UK we've got you covered in this week's episode. Get In Touch Enjoyed this episode? Great! Let us know your thoughts and don't forget to hit subscribe to never miss an episode. [email protected] / @growthinprogresspod charlotteph...
Jun 09, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Getting things wrong is part of life. We've all done it (and will do it again!) but it's ok. No one is perfect but often we can be made to think that getting something wrong is the worst thing in the world, and it really isn't. This episode is all about why it's ok if you get it wrong sometimes, the things we've got wrong along the way and why the most important thing is getting up and learning from it. Get In Touch Enjoyed this episode? Great! Let us know your thoughts and don't forget to hit s...
Jun 02, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 81
We speak to ourselves more than we speak to anyone else, so it makes sense that how we speak to ourselves has a huge impact on how we feel. Positive self talk isn't something that come naturally, especially if you're a perfectionist, but regular practice can transform how you view yourself and alter your entire outlook. This week we're sharing why we've found positive self talk to be beneficial, how we got started and also how we still stay accountable while showing compassion. Get In Touch Enjo...
May 26, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Success means something different to everyone, it could be related to your career, your health, having a family or something totally different entirely but we all have our own ideas of what makes someone successful and how we want to be successful. In this episode we're sharing our ideas of success, how they've changed over time and why we think it's so important to be open to different ideas of success. Get In Touch Enjoyed this episode? Great! Let us know your thoughts and don't forget to hit ...
May 19, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 79
In this extra episode we wanted to take a moment to share some resources that we’ve been finding useful in gaining a better understanding of the Israel/Palestine conflict. With the recent escalations it’s become clear to us that we do not know enough about the situation and while we aren’t a political podcast we do champion self-improvement and constant learning. Resources: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/4/d/1Htq4wMpoz9P_ZCc-k_B6nD9SQPnXES9cUKhPh4M6Rs0/edit?usp=sharing Get In Touch Enjoy...
May 15, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Being burnout or feeling overworked and exhausted is never a good thing, but somewhere along the way society started to glamourise it. The concept of being constantly busy and not having enough time for yourself was a good thing, but after the hard reset of the past year many of us have realised that just isn't the case. In this episode we're discussing why it's so problematic to glamourise burnout, how you can make small changes to prevent it and why finding balance should be the real goal. Get...
May 12, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Starting a new habit can be easy, sticking to it can be much harder. In this episode we're sharing the simple ways we've incorporated healthy habits into our lives and made sure that we actually stick to them. We also discuss the importance of adapting habits and re-evaluating them to suit your lifestyle. Get In Touch Enjoyed this episode? Great! Let us know your thoughts and don't forget to hit subscribe to never miss an episode. [email protected] / @growthinprogresspod charlottepho...
May 05, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 76
We all experience different things at different times, but if a friend comes to you for support and you aren't at all familiar with the situation it can be difficult to know you're really helping. In this episode we're diving in to the different ways you can support a friend, how to appreciate people's own experiences and the importance of understanding when to be empathetic and when to be sympathetic. Get In Touch Enjoyed this episode? Great! Let us know your thoughts and don't forget to hit su...
Apr 28, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Content Warning: There is a brief discussion surrounding infertility, baby loss and miscarriage in this week's episode during out discussion topic. This week we're talking about all of the big milestones you're expected to reach as a woman and the expectation to live your life in a certain way. The pressure can feel totally overwhelming, even if we're all on our own paths and happy with the pace we're going. In this episode we discuss marriage, motherhood, patriarchal expectations and share some...
Apr 21, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Ever been faced with a decision but felt utterly overwhelmed and unsure of which route to go down? It's horrible, confusing and exhausting, and typical of choice paralysis. It could be something as simple as what to have for breakfast or it could be a much bigger decisions like accepting a job offer, but as we're all faced with more decisions and are increasingly tired this paradox of choice (or analysis paralysis) becomes much more frequent. This week we're breaking down what choice paralysis i...
Apr 14, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 73
The way that we all work has drastically changed in the past year, and with so many of us now seeing the benefits of working from home and being more flexible it’s likely to continue changing. This week we’re discussing all the changes that could come next and why we think it’s such a great opportunity for all of us. From digital nomad visas to the 4 day working week and diversifying the work force, let us know your thoughts on the contact details below! Get In Touch Enjoyed this episode? Great!...
Apr 07, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Saying no can be such a great way of setting boundaries and taking back control of a situation, but that doesn't mean it's easy. Whether it's at work, in your social life or with you family, say no when you don't want to or can't do something can feel awkward and even intimidating. It's a powerful statement though and like so many things, the more we do it in a thoughtful and constructive way the easier it becomes. Not sure where to start? We've got you covered. Get In Touch Enjoyed this episode...
Mar 31, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 71
