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Episode description
This week we are discussing the ups and downs of living alone in your 20s: from the freedom and independence, to the loneliness and social isolation, financial anxiety and stress, but the authenticity and emotional maturity that comes with it. We talk about:
- Why being alone doesn't make you lonely
- Sliders versus deciders - why you should wait before moving in with a partner
- Cognitive distortions and overspending
- Lifestyle creep
- Habits for building social connection and community
- How to successfully live alone
All that and more, listen now!
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