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We all know what we *should* be doing to recover from burnout, but how to do manage that when you're already in the process of burning out? Plus we've got an interesting chat about privacy - is it the ultimate luxury and how do we protect it? For more content, including bonus episodes, become a paid member of our substack right here. Here is your 30 day burnout recovery guide, courtesy of chatGPT: https://open.substack.com/pub/growthinprogresspodcast/p/i-asked-chatgpt-for-a-30-day-burnout?r=51hwgi&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Recommendations: Salaryman on Amazon Prime Things I do BTS to Protect my Privacy as an Influencer

It's picky tea season in the UK but there's a rogue revelation that someone doesn't like picky tea... Helli has only just discovered a British staple podcast and Charlotte is repeating last week's recommendation... we're here for the chaos! We're also chatting about why sharing our ambitions outloud feels so exposing, particularly as women and the tension between going after what you want but not being "too" ambitious and not wanting to be seen to fail. For more content, including bonus episodes, become a paid member of our substack right here. Want a taste? Here's the bonus episode from March where we're talking about Gwen Stefani, her right wing values and the discourse around that. Recommendations Off Menu with James Acaster and Ed Gamble - the episode with Jeff Goldblum P.Diddy: The Rise and Fall on BBC iPlayer

Boyzone, cosy murder-mysteries, and all the regular chaos you've come to expect from us this week, plus we discuss whether we even enjoy half the things we do, or are we just good at them? For more content, including bonus episodes, become a paid member of our substack right here. Want a taste? Here's the bonus episode from March where we're talking about Gwen Stefani, her right wing values and the discourse around that. Recommendations Boyzone Documentary on Now TV The Word Is Murder by Anthony Horowitz

We're mixing heavy recommendations with a sprinkle of lighter ones this week, and we're chatting all about Soft Life... The Soft Life Aesthetic is supposed to be the antidote to Hustle Culture, the idea is to have more self-compassion, more intentionality, slow mornings and effortless routines. But the very nature of this curated trend means there is a lot of hypocrisy and privilege in what the soft life aesthetic stands for and the nature of creating content online means it is far from effortless. But there are some fundamentals of this trend that are important and speak to a wider craving of our generation for a more gentle, slower and compassionate lifestyle. For more content, including bonus episodes, become a paid member of our substack right here. Recommendations IYCMI podcast - Have Influencers Become to Normalized to be Mocked? Louis Theroux: The Settlers on BBC Also mentioned Bad Influence on Netflix Ransom Canyon on Netflix

You know when you're about to make the big scary decision, and you know it's the right one and that you're being brave and courageous, but it feels the total opposite? Well that's what we're discussing this week. People are always quick to tell you to make the brace decision but fail to mention that when you're making the decision it can feel pretty terrifying. We're looking into why that is, how to overcome it and how you can take comfort in knowing that you have great things waiting for you on the other side. For more content, including bonus episodes, become a paid member of our substack right here. Recommendations Will & Harper on Netflix Complicating The Plastic Surgery Conversation 

After we've both had wholesome Easter bank holiday weekends, of course we're back with chaos! And this week we're talking about how real self care is not sexy, content-worthy or "aesthetic" like the wellness and self-care we're sold online. Instead self-care is boring, it's effective, it's preventative. But the online aesthetic over-complicates it and creates the pressure to do it "right", rather than doing it genuinely for you. The self-care we're sold online is very privileged and assumes that journalling, meditation, skin care and morning routines are a one-size fits all, without taking into account the unique needs of everyone. For more content, including bonus episodes, become a paid member of our substack right here. Recommendations Franks RedHot Fire Roasted Jalapeno Sauce A Case for Stagnant Summers Also mentioned: https://sabrinamolu.substack.com/ Back to the Future Nosferatu

Helli is back from a Bahamas cruise and Charlotte has booked a trip to Antibes so it's safe to say we're both ready for summer! But before then, we're chatting about how to embrace cringe. You need to embrace cringe and be seen trying (and possibly failing) to reach success and the things you want, but so often the fear of failing or looking stupid or feeling embarrassed is a barrier that stops us persisting and going after what we really want. For more content, including bonus episodes, become a paid member of our substack right here. Recommendations Last One Laughing on Amazon Prime Toxic Town on Netflix Also mentioned: Adolescence on Netflix Daring Greatly by Brene Brown

This week we're taking about the seemingly insignficant moments that end up being key in your life's trajectory and what could have happened if things were ever so slightly different. We're both utterly obsessed with the idea of "sliding doors" moments (no, not that dodgy Gwenyth film from the 00's) and how things could have been, or maybe never would have been, different if things had panned out in slightly different ways. For more content, including bonus episodes, become a paid member of our substack right here. Recommendations The Lego App Michelle Andrews on The Inherited Podcast (spoiler, I've since listed to the Vicky Andrews ep too and it's wonderful)

Seriously, asking for a friend, because we constantly tell each other to "trust the process" but when you're going through that process it can be frustrating, infuriating, anxiety-inducing and just generally not all that enjoyable. Yes, that's where e grow. Yes, it's good to be uncomfortable sometimes. And OF COURSE we know we can't just expect success and everything we want overnight, but that isn't to say it isn't sometimes kinda lonely. We're sharing how we navigate these in-between phases, the reminders that keep us sane and how you can be a bit gentler on yourself when you're in limbo. If you liked the sound of the bonus episode reacting to this episode of A Bit Fruity and all of our thoughts on Gwen Stefani's transformation/return then you can sign up to be a paid member of our substack right here. Recommendations Piglet by Lottie Hazell What Is Analog Wellness by The Good Trade:

Helli has moved house (and apologies for her echoey muffled audio, studio space has not been figured out yet!) and Charlotte is back from Stockholm and the joys of the ABBA museum. This week we're chatting about all the things we feel like we're getting wrong, we're told to eat local but also get eat diverse. Avoid Amazon but don't overshop if you shop secondhard, reduce screentime but also stay informed. We're constantly told what to do, what's right, what's wrong, what you should do more of or less of. While we do constantly strive to do better by ourselves, by others and by the planet, the hard truth is that it's impossible to get everything right on the overwhelming list of “perfect choices”, so how do we come to terms with what we can do?   Did someone say Substack? Click here to subscribe to our ✨brand new✨ Substack (we've got a free and a paid version so everyone can join!). Come for newsletters, rec wraps, more thoughts on the big topics, bonus podcast content and an insight into our (somewhat chaotic) conversations. Recommendations Annie Bot my Sierre Greer The Americas on BBC iPlayer

Most of us complain about getting older but between the two of us, we so often talk about how ageing is the ultimate privilege. That's not to say ageing is easy and it certainly comes with its challenges, but ageing is a privilege that not everyone gets to experience and we live in a society, particularly as women, where we're sold anti-wrinkle creams, wellness is commercialised and we praise people who look younger than their years. So why are we all striving for longevity, but we're all still running away from what ageing actually looks like? Did someone say Substack? Click here to subscribe to our ✨brand new✨ Substack (we've got a free and a paid version so everyone can join!). Come for newsletters, rec wraps, more thoughts on the big topics, bonus podcast content and an insight into our (somewhat chaotic) conversations. Recommendations The Lies We Told by Camilla Way Break Point on Netflix

Oh we're getting deep into it this week discussing success, is there such a thing as *too much* success and is it greedy to ask for more when you already have so much? We live in an always-on society where striving for more seems to be the default. Where we always want to seek more the next big thing, but in doing so, are we being a bit greedy? Should we just be happy with what we have? Did someone say Substack? Click here to subscribe to our ✨brand new✨ Substack (we've got a free and a paid version so everyone can join!). Come for newsletters, rec wraps, more thoughts on the big topics, bonus podcast content and an insight into our (somewhat chaotic) conversations. Recommendations The Heart of Dad Culture on the Culture Society Podcast Low Energy Habits That Changed My Mental Health by Milk and Cookies

Charlotte has a new heated blanket and is getting ready to go to Stockholm, Helli is in the depths of house hunting and apologies for her muffled audio, her mic plug broke right before recording... We've got a juicy chat at the start of the episode about the dangers of what you share about your life online and how trends are mimicking history and the problems with idolising a part of history that you weren't part of. And of course we recognise the irony of our topic this week... but as two humanities students who love to analyse (and over-analyse!), however have we as a society gone too far with trying to find a deeper meaning in everything? Social media has made it easy to over-intellectualise everything from politics to pop culture and while the skills of analysis and being able to vocalise our opinions are important, maybe "being deep" has become performative because of that. Things are allowed to be fun, silly and entertaining, there is value in lightheartedness and maybe we just don't need to have an opinion on absolutely everything. Let us know your thoughts on this topic - we'd love to chat more about it (head over to our Substack to join the chat!) Did someone say Substack? Click here to subscribe to our ✨brand new✨ Substack (we've got a free and a paid version so everyone can join!). Come for newsletters, rec wraps, more thoughts on the big topics, bonus podcast content and an insight into our (somewhat chaotic) conversations. Recommendations People Like Her by Ellery Lloyd How Conservatism Inflitrated Pop Culture podcast episode on A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein Also mentioned Heated blanket from Costco The Club by Ellery Lloyd The Crunchy to Far Right Pipeline on A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein Louis Theroux podcast episode with Armie Hammer

Helli's been ill for the third time this year (thanks, 2025) and Charlotte has thrown her back out, BUT we're here! This week we're wondering, why are we obsessed with labelling people are role models and policing how people behave because we think they're a role model? Really, anyone can be a role model online these days, so is being a role model even an accolade anymore? Or are we holding people to an impossible standard? Did someone say Substack? Click here to subscribe to our ✨brand new✨ Substack (we've got a free and a paid version so everyone can join!). Come for newsletters, rec wraps, more thoughts on the big topics, bonus podcast content and an insight into our (somewhat chaotic) conversations. Recommendations White Lotus Season 3 is back American Manhunt: OJ Simpson on Netflix This Womens Health piece on female friendships

No. Stones. Left unturned. In this episode we have not one, but two honeymoon recaps, a first glance at the reading lists we managed to get through on said honeymoons, a must-read Substack (that isn't our own) and a documentary we can't stop thinking about. And then we're asking the big question of WHY are the bad things so noisy while the good things happen so quietly? Is it actually a bad thing that we give more air time to the bad? Or is there already enough negativity out there?  Did someone say Substack? Click here to subscribe to our ✨brand new✨ Substack (we've got a free and a paid version so everyone can join!). Come for newsletters, rec wraps, more thoughts on the big topics, bonus podcast content and an insight into our (somewhat chaotic) conversations. Recommendations The Balkans: Europe's Forgotten Frontier with Katya Adler on BBC iPlayer The Knowing by Emma Hinds Who's Afraid Of Sabrina Carpenter? on Substack

Helli is a sickly Victorian child this week and Charlotte has her life together with new nails. Prepare yourself for a very in depth chat about Charlotte's stringent Goodreads rating process and Helli's meta take on reviewing books throughout life. It's February, maybe you're struggling with your New Year goals or maybe you never made any, either way we feel like setting some creative goals rather than metrics-based goals is a great way to find more joy and authenticity in your life and to redefine what an achievement is. Yes, hitting sales targets or income goals is great, but not every goal has to be so black or white or come with so much stress/pressure. Trying something new, getting outside your comfort zone, making something imperfectly, enjoying yourself even if you're not perfect at something, doing something in your community, these are all achievements, maybe it's time we re-defined what goals and achievements look like. Did someone say Substack? Click here to subscribe to our ✨brand new✨ Substack (we've got a free and a paid version so everyone can join!). Come for newsletters, rec wraps, more thoughts on the big topics, bonus podcast content and an insight into our (somewhat chaotic) conversations. Recommendations Fin Carre Salted Pretzel Milk Chocolate Bar from Lidl / Reese's Take 5 Hello Beautiful by Anne Napolitano

Charlotte reveals which celebrities she gets mixed up and we're both surprised to learn how literal the direct translation of the names are in Lion King... Plus who is the internet obsessed with right now. So all this feels very fitting that we're talking about brain rot content. Oxford English Dictionary named "brain rot" their word of the year for 2024, but what does it mean? What is brain rot content? How do we classify it and is it different for everyone? Is it fundamentally bad? And how much does our intention behind our content consumption decide whether or not it's brain rot? Sometimes we find the low quality content or easy-to-consume content entertaining and it serves as escapism, but if that's the dominant content we consume, how healthy is that for us? Did someone say Substack? Click here to subscribe to our ✨brand new✨ Substack (we've got a free and a paid version so everyone can join!). Come for newsletters, rec wraps, more thoughts on the big topics, bonus podcast content and an insight into our (somewhat chaotic) conversations. Recommendations The Muse podcast with Chloe Lloyd - episode with Mollie Campsie How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristin Perrin

A discussion about ice hockey was not on our 2025 podcast bingo card, but we like to keep you (and ourselves) guessing! This week we're chatting about the phrase "you're not like other girls". This phrase feels like it was normalised in 90s rom-coms and was always the "ultimate compliment" from a guy. We both get a big ick from this phrase for many reasons, why shouldn't we be like other girls? and how does this backhanded compliment double as a patriarchal means of controlling women? Also, why do you never hear "you're not like other boys"? We're dissecting it all and we'd love to hear your thoughts too. Did someone say Substack? Click here to subscribe to our ✨brand new✨ Substack (we've got a free and a paid version so everyone can join!). Come for newsletters, rec wraps, more thoughts on the big topics, bonus podcast content and an insight into our (somewhat chaotic) conversations. Recommendations The Finch app - available on App Store and Play Store Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action on Netflix

We're back and boy are we feeling REFRESHED. It could be the 5 weeks off, it could be that crisp New Year feeling or it could be our brand new look, music and Substack (!). Whatever combination it is, we're thrilled to be back bringing you more unfiltered, honest conversations about society, culture and early adulthood.  It's no secret we love a to do list, but this year we're looking at our “To NOT Do List”. The behaviours we want to change, the little things we want to stop doing and what we're making more space for (or as the Wicked-fans say, “holding space” for).  Did someone say Substack? Click here to subscribe to our ✨brand new✨ Substack (we've got a free and a paid version so everyone can join!). Come for newsletters, rec wraps, more thoughts on the big topics, bonus podcast content and an insight into our (somewhat chaotic) conversations.  Recommendations  Every Summer After by Carley Fortune Why is the internet blaming ChatGPT for the fires in LA? On The Cut 

We missed last week's episode which just tells you how chaotic this last month has been with Black Friday, wedding planning, travelling to Christmas Markets and Christmas prep. BUT we are back with our end of year wrap up and how we're feeling about goals and intentions for going into 2025. If you're not feeling sure about your goals or how you feel about going into the New Year, you're not alone! You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations  Shogun on Disney Plus Glad We Had This Chat podcast with Caroline Hirons - episode with Emily English Also mentioned Black Doves on Netflix Our Little Secret (Lindsay Lohan's new Christmas movie on Netflix) Starbucks Peppermint Mocha with soy milk (Charlotte's favourite festive Starbucks order) Helli's top Christmas market tip - go to Christmas Markets during the week (Mon-Thurs) and not on Fri-Sun unless you love crowds!

Charlotte has no hot water, Helli has injured her neck, it's been a week of annoyances, made more stressful as we approach the busy end of the year. If the end of the year is starting to feel hectic and like you're in a hamster wheel, you're not alone! It's easy to feel busy and stressed at this time of year but how do we maintain motivation and momentum? How do we get unstuck from the hamster wheel and find perspective and purpose? You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations  Peer Suite Newsletter by Becky Van Djik Boybands Forever documentary on BBC iPlayer Also mentioned The Amazon to do list notepad *affiliate link

Anyone else feeling Christmassy early this year? We're chatting birthday parties, netball, rubbish Christmas movies and how we're feeling in the run up to December as well as two new recommendations this week. We've all heard of overthinking and know what it is and the self-doubt and feelings of comparison that come with it, but what about the wider impact on your overall happiness and enjoyment of the moment? Does overthinking how you appear to others take away your authenticity? In a world where authenticity and relatability have become marketable - how to do you show up authentically in a way that feels true to you? You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations  The Missing Family by Tim Weaver The Business of Fashion Podcast - How Dupe Culture is Challenging Traditional Luxury Also mentioned Hot Frost  

It's the Paris debrief! We're catching up after just getting back from Charlotte's hen do in Paris - Moulin Rouge, friendship bracelets, Eiffel Tower, Dior Gallery, tune in for all the fun, girly weekend vibes! Of course we're also back with two new recommendations and a conversation about having difficult converstions - how do we have them? what's the right way to have them? When are they useful and when are they just not worth it? You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations  The Trials of Marjorie Crowe by C.S. Robertson Indyx - Outfit Planning App Also mentioned Moulin Rouge, Paris Ali Goodbun - Moulin Rouge Dancer on TikTok The Undiscovered Deaths of Grace McGill Whering Outfit Planning app

What's the difference between being selfish and simply focusing on yourself and your own goals? And why does prioritising yourself often get branded as being selfish, or at least feel like you're being selfish? Well that's what we're trying to get to the bottom of in this weeks episode. We've also got two brand new recommendations and some very out-of-character updates. Did someone say heavy metal concerts and Hyrox? You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations  David Baddiel "Jews Don't Count" The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell

The irony of this week's topic isn't wasted on anyone, trust us. Between Helli spending just 4 days of October in the country and Charlotte being knee-deep in everything wedding (yes, she knows this is at risk of becoming her entire personality), we have not been slowing down. After a couple of recommendations and catching up on life lately, we're discussing why sometimes slowing down is the best way to actually achieve your goals faster and in a more efficient way. You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations  Free Soul Hydrate (click here to save 15% on your order - ad, affiliate link*) What A Way To Go by Bella Mackie Also mentioned: Rail Journeys From Above on Channel 4 (truly the best mindless watching)   *ad/affiliate link: By using this link we will make a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Helli is back from Scotland and Charlotte has officially given notice! We have a chat about True Crime and whether the genre as a form of entertainment has crossed a line into excessive depictions of abuse and violence to serve a fascination with the perverse, rather than as a deterrent for behaviour like this. This week we're chatting about the topic of urgency culture, we are so used to having everything we need at our fingertips from Amazon Prime delivery to Uber Eats and multiple streaming services to choose from - has this given us unrealistic expectations of ourselves and others? We've normalised expecting instant results so how does this impact our mental health and skills like patience and resilience. We've grown up glamourising productivity, girlbossing, multitasking, click to tidy videos and Sunday resets that happen in 20 seconds - the reality is that this takes hours. Urgency Culture has become normal culture but it creates a perceived pressure that is unsustainable, unrealistic and can ultimately lead to burnout. You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations  The 1440 Daily Digest newsletter High Performance Podcast with Richard Osman Also mentioned: The Menendez Brothers documentary The Rest is Entertainment Rivals on Disney+

Anyone else still totally obsessed with Adam Brody? We're guilty as charged! This week we're getting into why actually, *everybody* wants "Nobody Wants This", the book everyone needs to read this autumn and why we all need to lean into trusting our gut feelings a bit more. Why are we so bad at trusting our guts? Is it because we're women and we're told it's silly? Is it because we're always looking for solid evidence before we make a decision? We're not sure, but what we do know is over the past few years we've found ourselves saying "I should have just trusted my gut" more and more, and we can't be the only ones. You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations  Nobody Wants This on Netflix The Grand Tour Zimbabwe on Amazon Prime We Solve Murders by Richard Osman

We're very much a work-in-progress when it comes to stopping people pleasing, but that's why we want to talk about it. People pleasing can manifest itself in so many ways from always saying "yes" to constantly apologising to compromising our boundaries or offering to do something or taking the fall for something to keep the peace. Is it because we as women were rewarded for people pleasing tendencies early in our career? But it's not sustainable, it creates resentment and how do you even know if it's worth it? How do we break the habit of people pleasing? You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations  The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare on Amazon Prime Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods on BBC iPlayer Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa

It's Helli's first autumn in the UK in 5 years and we're ready to get cosy for the season! We're chatting autumn vibes, cosy candles, knitwear and evenings in front of the fire. We always love to chat about how we're slowing down for the season each year but this year we're jumping on the Dopamine Menu trend - our list of seasonal activities which are enjoyable, cosy, healthy and give us that dopamine hit we're all looking for. You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Mentioned in the episode:  Amazing Hotels The Rest is Entertainment Recommendations  Beetlejuice (1988) Glass Podcast

It's official, Helli is married and her wedding was one of the best. days. ever. After a summary of the highlights (because honestly that could have been an episode in its own right), you've got two documentary recommendations and then a conversation about opinions. Just because we all have them and can share them, doesn't mean that we should. Access to social media and a forum to share every thought and opinion we've ever had should have made us wiser and more well-informed, but this isn't always the case. Are there times when it's best to say nothing at all? Should you share opinions when you don't have any authority in the area? Or do we enter fundamentally murky waters when we start to debate who can, or can't, share their opinions. You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Mentioned in the episode:  Crunchy to Far Right Pipeline episode on the A Bit Fruity Podcast with Matt Bernstein Recommendations  Dancing with the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult Docu-series on Netflix America's New Female Right documentary with Layla Wright

Wedding bells are ringing and the countdown to Helli's wedding is on! We talk marquee dramas, trad wives, money, wills and then we actually get into the topic, and we have to ask you, are you being very demure, very mindful? Have you had a brat summer or experimented with the latte makeup trend? You could be forgiven for all of these trends passing by you in the blink of the eye, or missing them entirely if you're on a different algorithm to us. But that's what we're talking about today, does having a world dominated by algorithms, and a new trend bursting onto the scene every week mean that actually culture is being flattened? Does it make us all more connected or does it serve to fragment us even further? Take a listen and let us know your thoughts! You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Mentioned in the episode:  Business Of Fashion Article Pandora Sykes Podcast Recommendations  Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over: Trad Wives The Financial Feminist: 181 How I'm Changing My Money Habits In My 30s

Another week, another juicy topic! After chatting matcha, wedding planning and time zones, we dive headfirst into what to do, and how to cope, if actually *you* are the problem. We've all been there, none of us are perfect but it's a horrible feeling to actually be called out and realise that you're part of the problem. That said, it's also incredibly freeing to realise that you can also change the situation and grow so buckle up for some confronting and somewhat squirmy conversations today. You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations Optimal Living Daily Podcast: Episode 3276 - The Fast Forward Effect Perfect Ted Matcha (and yes, the summer berry does give a bit of a Blank St Blueberry Matcha vibe)

Charlotte has been thriving at the Eras Tour, Helli has been surviving in the last couple of weeks of wedding prep - but we move! This week we've got an amazing app recommendation and a super helpful recommendation for finding your style. Today we're discussing making a weakness your whole personality - inspired by a conversation on Shameless about people who make being late their whole personality, we're chatting about how doing this might feel easier to own it, but doing this doesn't remove accountability and does it even benefit you? We've told ourselves that we're bad at maths, Charlotte says she's bad at parking, Helli says she has a weak upper body and is a stubborn person. Are these things actually true? Do they help you to keep sharing them with people or is it giving people a negative preconception of you? Are you perpetuating an insecurity cycle of negative self-talk? Let us know your thoughts! You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations Be My Eyes App (on Android and iOS) Alison Bornstein - 3 words Bonus Recommendations The 'It Ends With Us' Mess - Shameless episode

We had a lovely meet up in London this week to pick out Helli's wedding fragrance and we're recapping the week of wedding nightmares, Deadpool & Wolverine movie and Charlotte's dreamy new gym. This week we're talking about self-criticism, it can be intrusive and insidious as well as all-consuming and often for many of us and women in particular it's so subconscious and "normal" that you don't realise how destructive it is. We're still very much in the weeds of our own self-criticism but we hope having this conversation will help more people spot and break their own self-criticism cycle. You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley Dirty Pop: The Boyband Scam on Netflix

Are you having a Brat Summer? No, we aren't either, unless baked oats and watching the Olympics 24/7 count. But we do have some great recommendations and we start to unpick some of the damaging and unconscious biases we have surrounding diet culture. We grew up with the Special K diet, no carbs, clean eating, heroin chic, The Kardashian's and ever other itteration of diet culture that you can imagine. And whilst we can look back now and see how harmful it was, it doesn't mean that it's easy to actually change our mindsets. Over the past 3 months with of us have undertaken big lifestyle changes to become our strongest, fittest and healthiest versions of ourselves, but as we've done that we've also had to start confronting some of the toxic beliefs we've held despite many of them starting with good intentions. This episode contains conversations about diet culture, body image, bodyweight disordered eating and other similar themes. If those topics aren't for you, please hit pause and listen to another episode instead. You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations American Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders on Netflix The Landmark Trust

We've been chatting for 3 hours before this recording, fortunately we literally NEVER run out of things to talk about so enjoy this chaotic episode with returning podcast recommendations, a rogue recommendation, Helli calling out Charlotte's 2024 Bingo Card and Charlotte's growing love of Glen Powell (and his dog). After a recent TikTok went viral about friends not liking each other's posts on social media, we wanted to have a conversation about performative friendships - what are they? How do you identify them and do they even matter? Social media makes it easier than ever for relationships to be more performative, especially with the changing priorities and pressures of everyone's lives, but what it really comes down to is how those friendships show up for you in the moments that matter. We'd love to hear your thoughts on this one! You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations Should I Delete That: "Jac is Back - let other people be wrong about you" episode from 11th July 2022 Beekeepers Naturals Propolis Immunity Throat Spray Bonus mentions Free Soul Mushroom Coffee and Protein Hot Brisket on Instagram - Glen Powell's dog

Helli has been navigating the waterways of England and Wales on a narrowboat, Charlotte has had a wholesome weekend in Kent and we're catching up on all the big and small things, like fears of bats and Charlotte learning that Helli hates custard. This week we're chatting about AI in light of the recent controversy by SheerLuxe who introduced their newest "editor" - an AI-generated creation. It's safe to say it did not have the effect they had hoped for and the backlash was swift. This conversation isn't about the SheerLuxe debacle but it brought up some interesting thoughts for us around how do we embrace AI? Is AI actually stealing our jobs? How do we (and the growing AI industry) hold ourselves accountable when using AI? What disclosures should be in place? This is just the start of AI, it's scary because of its potential but pretending it doesn't exist isn't a solution either, how do we embrace it while being aware of its flaws, the disparity in who can access it and the misinformation it potentially promotes? SheerLuxe Reem article - https://sheerluxe.com/fashion/meet-our-new-ai-enhanced-editor-reem SheerLuxe Reem controversy - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3gw720vz3lo You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations Everyone on this Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson Family Album app to share photos in a secure and safe way Ram on the Pan Am TikTok account - https://www.tiktok.com/@ramonthepanam Bonus mentions Caramilk Ice Cream Samsung's AI advert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_VRd1s9bJM I, Robot Ex Machina

We're back and boy do we have a lot to catch up on. We've got hen parties, out-of-date-but-great recommendations and we're having a chat about the weird limbo we've found ourselves in recently. It's no secret that we've both been working on a few big things for a while, and we're thrilled that we can finally say we've ticked some of them off. But as chronic over-achievers we can't help but feel like we're now in a strange mid-ground. We want to celebrate we are, but also can't help but think about our next goals. It's hard to break the habit of constantly looking forward, and even harder to stop and be grateful for where you are, but we're sharing how we're trying to and why it's such a gear-shift. You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations French Exit by Patrick DeWitt Depp V Heard on Netflix

None of our weeks can be as chaotic as Justin Timberlake's but we're definitely using "this is going to ruin the tour" as a line every time we feel inconvenienced! We're sharing the songs on our do-not-play list for our weddings and Charlotte's new crafting venture. If you've ever had that horrible feeling when you're making a decision "but what if I get it wrong?" - then this episode is for you. We're chatting about how no decision is the wrong decision when it comes to making decisions about your life. It's easy to obsess over decisions we've made, but the reality is that you made a decision with the information you had at the time and that's all anyone can do. You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations Magical Overthinkers Podcast Hit Man on Netflix Additional recommendations: Sounds like a Cult Podcast episode on Trad Wives Anyone But You

We're chatting beer festivals Helli has attended and Charlotte's first week at her new job, along with the usual chaos of dark chocolate, knot tying expertise, Godzilla facts and Helli's microphone dying halfway through (sorry!) Sometimes something has become so habitual and easy that it becomes second-nature to underestimate or undervalue the skills and knowledge you have. Whether it's planning a strategy, the ability to be organised, being a polyglot, creating content or even hobbies you do in your spare time. It takes a lot of effort to make something look effortless and it can become easy to lose sight of the value or authority you bring to the table. We feel like we should know how to do everything and yet especially as women we feel the pressure to be humble about our achievements, but what seems normal and easy to you, is a valuable skill to someone else and you don't realise the value you what you know. You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations Godzilla Minus One on Netflix Happy Mum, Happy Baby episode with Louise Tomlinson Additional recommendations: Lindt touch of sea salt dark chocolate Lidl salted caramel dark chocolate She Drinks Beer Socials for women who love craft beer - held monthly in Bristol by Good Chemistry Brewing We Are the Millers

You'll be pleased to know that this week has been far less stressful. We've got our cortisol under control, spent plenty of time outside and even discovered a brand new boy band (IYKYK). We're sharing our two latest obsessions (and of course one includes some true crime) and then we're chatting about what we think the new biggest luxury is: privacy. We've gone from being a generation of chronic over-sharers to ones that hardly post on socials at all, and it isn't just us. The rise of "unplugged weddings", combined birth & pregnancy announcements and even major fashion brands leveraging privacy as something to set them apart has got us thinking about whether the new ultimate form of luxury is privacy. It's not about the fear of missing out anymore, instead if you're not there you just miss out. Is that a good thing? Are we willing to sacrifice privacy if there's something in it for us? Is this a new trend or is it simply returning to how things used to be? You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations

It has been *a week* - Charlotte has spent hours sat at hospital and Helli hit a new level of peak stress and overwhelm with work, wedding planning and LIFE. But we're here to chat about appreciating the journey. We live in a world of instant gratification which makes it feel very uncomfortable/frustrating when you have to sit in that discomfort and wait for the results we're aiming for. We've spoken in recent episodes about knowing who you're doing it for and curating your own milestones - these are all really important parts of appreciating the journey. While we chat about success and goals a lot, this is about not becoming hyper-focused on results without enjoying the process, appreciating the opportunities that might come up along the way, or celebrating the milestones and new skills you learn as part of the process. You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations Green Dot by Madeline Gray Emma Gilligan female-centred fitness, health and body confidence - on Instagram - @_emmagilligan_fit

It's taken over 200 episodes but we finally had a hit-record-button mishap, and the chaos of this week's episode doesn't end there. From long-haul flights and weddings to road trips and beard competitions, it would be fair to say there's *breadth* to this episode. Plus we have a discussion about working out who you're really making those decisions for and what your motivation is. Why? Well it's easy to get caught up in what everyone else wants you to do, whether it's career-wise, relationships, or even wedding traditions (we're both planning weddings at the moment, did we mention that?) but what really matters is that you know why *you* are doing it and why it's so important to course-correct if something isn't quite sitting right. You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations The Murdaugh Murders on Netflix The World's Most Dangerous Roads on UKTV Play (it'll be on your smart TV, Char couldn't find it on iPlayer for the life of her, gave up ands signed up for the free account)

We have a new intro and it's safe to say we're still adjusting! But this week we are chatting about the exciting Legally Blonde news, what films Charlotte will be watching on the plane and our various levels of cringe when it comes to Rom Coms. But this week we're also chatting about curating your own milestones and while we both are getting married this year, we feel like there is more to milestones than the traditional ones that society tells us we should be excited about. You can define your own milestones and depending on your hobbies, lifestyle, industry, background, sexual orientation and a million other things, your milestones are unique to you and more than anything should be a chance to celebrate things that are important to you with people who care about you. Whether that's running a PB in your marathon training, paying off debt, getting a new job or getting a visa you've applied for. You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations The Idea of You on Amazon Prime One Sec App Also mentioned: Diamond Dazzle Stick The Rusty Bicycle pub in Oxford

We're back and we're reunited IN PERSON for the first time in about 3 years - yes, we're giddy with excitement too. This week is all about wedding dresses, Eurovision, baby reindeer (no, not the TV show) and why we need to stop putting people into boxes. Whether it's celebrities experimenting with a new genre, rediscovering a childhood hobby that you love or having multiple interests that might seem contradictory, there's so much ore joy to be had when we embrace out "ands" and stop putting other people, and ourselves, into strict boxes. You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations The Ordinary Eyebrow & Lash Serum Style-ish Podcast

Having values vs. Living by your values - what's the difference? How does this change over time as we get older, more confident or have more money? We chat about how we feel more able to live by our values now and stand up for what's important to us. We chat about how personal motivation is so important in living my your values and how we fear judgement less than when we were in our 20s. Let us know your thoughts! You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors

Charlotte is back from Kos, Helena is settling back into the UK and both of us are fighting colds, so this week felt fitting to discuss how hyperproductivity can actually be counterproductive for our health, our minds, our nervous system and our overall wellbeing. This conversation sort of didn't go where we expected as we chatted about whether multitasking and hyperproductivity are gender-skewed and how constant stress is actually putting our bodies into a constant state of fight-or-flight (spoilers: that's not good for you!) As always we'd love to hear your thoughts. You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations Behind the Bastards Podcast Stompcast Podcast Also mentioned: EasyJet Holidays The Rest is Entertainment Podcast

We're back after our break and after 10 months (!) we are back to recording on the same timezone! We've got exciting life updates, new recommendations and of course our topic this week which feels very fitting after 10 months without seeing each other. We're chatting about low maintenance vs low effort friendships - what's the difference? What makes a friendship low maintenance and why are they so great? Friendships change a lot in your late 20s and 30s as life priorities shift and big changes happen, we're chatting about those friendships that feel like you can pick up where you left off even after not seeing each other as well as those friendships that maybe feel a bit one-sided. As always we'd love to hear your thoughts. You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations I'm Sorry You Feel That Way by Rebecca Wait Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV - watch on Discovery+ via Amazon Prime

Hands up, we forgot to mention we're taking a spring break in last week's episode (we blame the excitement of hitting 200 episodes) so see this as our out of office & update on the newsletter! You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury  

IT'S OUR 200TH EPISODE! We can't believe we've reached this milestone and to celebrate we're expanding the Growth in Progress community with a free Growth in Progress newsletter coming to you every month! We've also created a Patreon to help us continue producing the podcast, so if you'd like to support us there, you can get lots of bonus content by supporting us here - https://patreon.com/GrowthInProgress You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 This week it feels fitting to discuss something that definitely doesn't get covered enough in adulthood: doing hobbies for the pure enjoyment of them. Not everything has to be motivated by goals, financial gain or social pressure. Social media and hustle culture make us think that the purpose of a hobby is to monetise it or turn it into a business. But not everything needs to become a side hustle, you can and should do something purely for the enjoyment of it - like we do for this podcast! Enjoyment can and should be just as valid as a motivating factor as anything else, you're allowed to do things just for you and pursue passion projects without pressure. You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12 If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze Gel Homicide New York on Netflix Gravy Breakfast restaurant in Portland Oregon (Helena recommends the Challah French Toast) Helena also mentioned (but gave 1-star on Good Reads) to Too Late by Colleen Hoover Charlotte also mentioned Jackie Chan (Do it for the 'Gram song) 

Charlotte's heading to Paris and Helena's just arrived in California but we're both baffled by the Kate Middleton conspiracy theories which are taking over the internet right now! But our topic this week is our revisiting of a topic we discussed 80 episodes ago (head back to episode 118 if you're interested). We're chatting about how our ambitions have changed and whether you can be both ambitious and content at the same time - we'd love to hear your thoughts! Don't miss next week's episode which is our 200TH EPISODE -  and we have a special surprise... If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below: growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury Recommendations The Mothers by Brit Bennett Who Replaced Avril Lavigne Podcast with Joanne McNally