The WHY in Your 20s

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Two counsellors in their 20s navigating their adulthood away from their home country. Asking the WHYs about relationships, identities, and uncertainties. WHY am I feeling this way? WHY is life full of uncertainties? Why...? Making sense of the topics we tend to shy away. It's FUN, SCARY, and UNCOMFORTABLE. But sit with it because that's when we learn and grow. Grab a cup of tea, go for a walk, or do your chores! Let the journey begin!

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EP09: Embracing Regret - Why do we hold on to regrets?

In today’s episode of the WHY in your 20s, we dive deep into the transformative power of embracing regret and the invaluable lessons it holds.Have you ever found yourself pondering the "what ifs" or wrestling with past decisions? Is “no regrets” one of your life mottos or tattoo ideas? Regret is more than just a mistake and having no regrets doesn’t mean living a life without mistakes. It is a natural part of the human experience, and instead of avoiding it, we're here to show you how embracing ...

Jun 06, 2023•35 min•Ep. 9

EP08: Post-graduation - Why is transitioning into the professional world often stressful?

In today’s episode of the WHY in your 20s, we delve into the common challenges and experiences faced by postgraduates and explore the complexities of this transitional period. Completing a degree is often seen as a significant achievement, marking the end of a chapter and the beginning of another. However, the transition has its own challenges. As postgraduates embark on the job-hunting process, they encounter a whole new set of stressors and uncertainties. From the relentless search for employm...

May 30, 2023•44 min•Ep. 8

EP07: Self Compassion - Why am I being so hard on myself?

In today’s episode of the WHY in your 20s, we are sharing our thoughts on being harsh on ourselves and ways to self compassion. Self criticism can be beneficial and motivates us to improve. However, it can also be destructive when we are being overly harsh on ourselves. So how do we maintain the balance between self criticism and self compassion? In this episode, you will hear us sharing our experiences on… What were some of our proud moments? How do our parents reward us when we were young? Whe...

May 23, 2023•42 min•Ep. 7

EP06: International Students - Why is the reality of studying overseas contrary to my expectations?

In today’s episode of the WHY in your 20s, we are sharing our expectations and experiences as international students. Transitioning from high school to university in your 20s can be scary, overwhelming and challenging, let alone moving to a new country and being far away from your support system. In this episode, you will hear us sharing our experiences on… What are some of our firsts? First week upon arrival? First friends? First homesick? How long did it take for us to feel a sense of belongin...

May 16, 2023•54 min•Ep. 6

EP05: Grief and Loss - Why do we react to losses differently?

In today’s episode of the WHY in your 20s, we are sharing our first and most significant losses, our grieving journey, and how we process grief to reach closure. We used to think grieving only happens when someone passes away, yet grief can occur over a significant loss of a tangible object, a relationship, or a memory. In this episode, you will hear us sharing our thoughts on… What is our definition of grief and loss? What is our first memory of loss? What is our most significant loss? What are...

May 09, 2023•45 min•Ep. 5

EP04: Personality Type - Why is knowing your personality type important?

In today’s episode of the WHY in your 20s, we are exploring each other’s personality types and how we can utilise personality types to improve our friendship. Personality tests are so accessible on the internet and we often hear people saying “I’m an introvert/ extrovert”. However, there’s so much more about personality types that we could explore. In this episode, you will hear us sharing our thoughts on… When was our first time doing a personality test? What are a few things we need to keep in...

May 02, 2023•49 min•Ep. 4

EP03: Death - Why is it important to not avoid talking about death?

In today’s episode of the WHY in your 20s, we are breaking the taboo of talking about death and sharing our views and perspective on death. Society often shapes death talk as a taboo that should not be spoken of openly, and it seems like death is a concept you will only discuss when your 60s, which is still a far distance from your 20s. However, the experience of death is closer than we thought. So why do we avoid talking about death? Why is death talk so important? In this episode, you will hea...

Apr 25, 2023•42 min•Ep. 3

EP02: Adulthood Friendship - Why are adulthood friendships so challenging?

In this week’s episode, we are exploring friendships in adulthood. We are born wired for connections, it is a fundamental need of human beings that is just as important as the need of food and water to survive. With the continuous increase of friends/followers on social media platforms, we somehow remain feeling disconnected? It almost feels like the older we get, the fewer friends we have. Do you have friends that just slowly lose contact? Do you maintain friendships in a similar way when compa...

Apr 18, 2023•56 min•Ep. 2

EP01: Emerging Adulthood - Why do I feel like I am still a kid?

Welcome to the first episode of the WHY in your 20s! In this episode, we are exploring our experiences on emerging adulthood. Past the teenager phase and walking into adulthood, one of the most common questions/reactions to adulthood is NOW WHAT? Society can easily define the arrival of adulthood by our age, usually at 18. But is it that simple? What is it like to be an adult? Is there anything wrong if I still feel like I am a kid? In this episode, you will hear us sharing our experience in… Wh...

Apr 11, 2023•43 min•Ep. 1

EP0: Welcome to our podcast!

Welcome to the WHY in Your 20s! Before diving deep into the why questions, we want to start by introducing who we are! We also discuss what to expect from this podcast and the potential topics we might cover in the future.

Apr 03, 2023•11 min

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