Elevate Our 30s

In this episode we talk all things budgeting. If you're like us, maybe it's one of your favourite topics too. We delve into the essentials for us when it comes to planning our financial goals on a yearly basis to how we stay on track to a strict budget month-to-month. We also discuss ways we've boosted our income with Airbnb, unexpected expenses that have come up for us, and the importance of being open about money and finances as the basis of our relationship. We talk about what we will do when we get to that magical day when we have extra money floating around and how much we value having a few people we can have open discussions about these more taboo things (like money) with.Listen and let us know in the comments if you love budgeting too! Or are we just actually crazy? Tell us all your best tips we need them. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 The Green Room 01:13 Pride & Kinds of Kindness  08:45 Sports Chat 13:10 Budgets, Financial Plans and Goals14:52 Yearly Budget Goals19:08 Monthly Budgeting 25:28 Budgeting is Fun?26:18 Airbnb & Defender 27:07  Saving for a Rainy Day28:30 From Love at First Credit Card Debt 37:00 Investment Funds 38:05 Let's Talk About It Support the Show. Our Patreon for 2 Bonus Episodes Every Month! Subscribe, Follow & Rate Elevate Our 30s Podcast- On Spotify- On Apple Podcasts The Elevate Our 30s Instagram Connect with Carly Connect with Matthew Subscribe to Elevate Our 30s Carly's TikTok

Feeling overwhelmed and stuck in a cycle of bad habits and high anxiety? In this solo episode, I dive into the transformative power of at-home retreats and self-care days. Carly shares personal experiences of breaking free from excessive screen time and social media scrolling, highlighting the impact of stressors from daily life and how they can disrupt our routines and mental well-being.Discover practical tips and inspiring ideas on how to reset your energy and rejuvenate your mind and body. From meditation and cold plunges to grounding exercises and nature walks, learn how to create a personalized retreat that suits your lifestyle and preferences. Whether you have a whole weekend or just a few hours, this episode will guide you on how to make the most of your self-care time. Perfect for anyone looking to reclaim their routine and find joy in the little things, this episode is your guide to feeling good again.Topics Covered:The negative effects of excessive screen time and social mediaThe importance of resetting your energy and mental statePractical steps for creating an at-home retreatIncorporating activities like meditation, cold plunges, and outdoor walksPersonal stories of self-care and finding balanceTips for integrating self-care into your daily lifeEpisode Breakdown: 00:00 When I Need To RESET 03:02 I Couldn't Find The Retreat For Me 05:45 Birth of the Home Retreat 08:45 The Half Day Retreat 12:50 New Energy Unlocked 14:20 Walking Meditation Are Underrated 16:45 Reminder To Embrace Self Care 19:26 An Announcement.. Joe Dispenza Meditation! https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ArfLF8e9aSyipBJ2wUzYR?si=9001520d9ae34f3eSupport the Show. Our Patreon for 2 Bonus Episodes Every Month! Subscribe, Follow & Rate Elevate Our 30s Podcast- On Spotify- On Apple Podcasts The Elevate Our 30s Instagram Connect with Carly Connect with Matthew Subscribe to Elevate Our 30s Carly's TikTok

In this episode, Matthew and Carly delve into some of their most profound life lessons learned through grief and significant life events. This candid conversation touches on personal experiences, mental health struggles, and the impact of generational trauma.The hosts discuss the complexity of human behavior and how life events have helped them understand that people are not simply good or bad. They reflect on how their perceptions have changed with age and experience, fostering a deeper sense of empathy.They discuss the process of grieving and how it has shaped their outlook on life, leading to significant personal development. They also discuss the importance of appreciating the present moment. They discuss how the loss of loved ones has deepened their gratitude for the time they have with those who are still with them.Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Let Us Explain..01:20 Matthew's Transformation 04:50 Perfect Wife 06:32 Couples Therapy This Week08:31 Airbnb DRAMA16:31 Amber Heard Johnny Depp 21:57 Engagement is King!24:52 Right & Wrong, Villains & Heroes 26:48 Carly's Background 38:29 It All Comes To The Surface With Kids40:20 The Shortness of Life 43:36 Self-help me46:00 Health Investments For Later 48:14 Don't Mix Politics With Emotion50:11 Another Chance 52:05 Write It Down55:15 Spiritual Stuff58:14 What's Your Favourite Colour? Support the Show. Our Patreon for 2 Bonus Episodes Every Month! Subscribe, Follow & Rate Elevate Our 30s Podcast- On Spotify- On Apple Podcasts The Elevate Our 30s Instagram Connect with Carly Connect with Matthew Subscribe to Elevate Our 30s Carly's TikTok

Get our fertility cheatsheet for a summary of everything discussed in the podcast!  In this episode, we're diving into the proactive steps we're taking to increase our chances of conceiving naturally, despite facing some challenges. Join us as we share the comprehensive program we're following and the lifestyle changes we've implemented to support our fertility journey. For a deeper dive into our pregnancy journey the first time around and the medical paths we're exploring, head over to our Patreon to listen to part one.We discuss the importance of keeping things cool for male fertility and the impact of avoiding plastics on reproductive health. We also explore how eliminating household toxins can enhance fertility.The role of physical activity, stress management, and mindfulness in improving fertility is highlighted, along with an exploration of the potential benefits of cold plunges. We emphasize the importance of quality sleep and overall health, key dietary considerations, and the incorporation of antioxidant-rich foods to support fertility. Essential nutrients and their role in boosting reproductive health are discussed, along with the benefits of a low-inflammatory, low-GI, high-fiber diet. We also share the supplements we're taking to support our fertility journey and wrap up with a summary of our comprehensive fertility-boosting protocol. Join us as we share our journey and the steps we're taking to optimize our chances of conceiving naturally, offering valuable insights and practical tips to hopefully support your own fertility journey.Episode Breakdown: 0:00 If You're Trying For A Baby..  02:15 The Program We're Following  05:33 No Hot Sweaty Balls Allowed 08:42 Ew Plastics! 10:18 Toxins In The Home13:58 Organic Food & Girl Math 15:03 Exercise 17:42 Stress & Meditation  19:04 Cold Plunge? 20:40 Sleep & Sickness 22:35 Food! 23:02 Antioxidant Rich Food27:45 Key Nutrients for Fertility 31:16 LSupport the Show. Our Patreon for 2 Bonus Episodes Every Month! Subscribe, Follow & Rate Elevate Our 30s Podcast- On Spotify- On Apple Podcasts The Elevate Our 30s Instagram Connect with Carly Connect with Matthew Subscribe to Elevate Our 30s Carly's TikTok

In today's episode, we're taking a trip down memory lane to share the story of how we met, and we're spilling all the tea on our green and red flags along the way. From secret smoking to some serious persistence,  this episode is packed with laughs, surprises, and a lot of honesty.We'll dive into a bit of our dating history and how fate landed us on a dating app in London at the same time. We talk about our first date, first impressions and how timing is everything. We list out all of each other's green and red flags. From Carly's independence and lifestyle to her living in another country, and Matthew's easy-going nature to his secret smoking habit. In the end we conclude that the nice guy won (in this case) and how being best friends is the foundation to our ongoing happiness together. Join us for a candid, hilarious, and heartfelt episode. We hope you enjoy!00:00 Pre-Workout Fumbles 01:45 Slug Wars 03:19 Matthew's Rage06:20 Carly's Driving State of Mind 09:30 Pranks  12:02 Let's Talk About How We Met 13:03 Carly's History14:15 Matthew's Jealousy15:10 Matthews History  16:06 What is Dating?18:01 Soulmates & Timing19:16 More Backstory21:41 Random London Guy on Bumble23:51 The First Date27:00 First Impressions 29:23 Bye Forever? 30:16 Carly's Green & Red Flags35:50 Matthews Green Flags 42:29 Will You Be My GF? No..46:05 Will you marry me? Yes!47:24 Matthew's Icks 51:43 The Nice Guy Wins54:27: Colin, God of Sex, Goes to America Support the Show. The Elevate Our 30s Instagram Connect with Carly Connect with Matthew Subscribe to Elevate Our 30s Elevate Our 30s TikTok

Join us on Patreon for 2 Monthly Bonus Episodes and More! www. patreon.com/ElevateOur30sThis episode is for those of us navigating change, reinventing ourselves, or reevaluating where they get success from (maybe no longer the corporate world).  Join hosts Matthew, a seasoned management consultant, and Carly, a communications professional, as they explore the unique challenges they are facing in their careers and new paths they are looking at. For Matthew, it's all about resetting and ensuring his priorities are aligned. For Carly it's about reinventing herself both career-wise and personally. In our 20s the focus was on getting ahead, but now we seek purpose and flow in life. In This Episode:Resetting Priorities: Matthew discusses his career as a management consultant and his perspective on the corporate world and how to achieve more balance with his career. Reinventing at 30: Carly opens up about feeling behind, lacking confidence to make a move, and overcoming the fear of being too old for a career pivot. Hitting the Ceiling: Facing the frustration of watching peers progress rapidly while you feel stuck.Reevaluating Success: Shifting the definition of success from career-centric to life-centric.Children Career Pauses: Navigating the career growth pause when choosing to have children.Different Considerations: Comparing the job choices and career considerations between Carly and Matthew.Exploring New Passions: How questioning their current paths has led to exploring new passions, side hustles, and keeping options open.Entrepreneurial Mindset: Embracing the mindset that a successful idea only needs to be 10% better than existing ones.Educational Aspirations: Discussing the possibility of going back to school, with Carly considering a doctorate in clinical psychology.Whether you're contemplating a career change, starting a new side hustle, or simply seeking more purpose in life, we get into it in this episode. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 The Mystery of Naps00:48 Welcome to Elevate Our 30s  02:33 Patrons Get 2 Bonus Episodes!05:55 Resetting & Reinventing in 30s 08:25 Two Views on the Corporate World 10:39 Hitting the Ceiling 12:10 Re-Evaluating Success 12:39 Pregnancy Pause 14:40 Time to Focus on Me 15:02 Matthew Loves The Corporate World16:45 Flexibility vs New Challenges 18:05 Finding New Passions & Side Hustles21:09 Entrepreneurial Mindset 22:50 That's Insane, Why Would We Podcast?25:47 Freedom! And Confidence.  27:15 Going Back To School?31:33 2 Types Of Decisions33:37 Corporate Culture35:57 Psychoanalysing Matthew 37:51 We're In The Thick Of It 38:25 Resources Support the Show. The Elevate Our 30s Instagram Connect with Carly Connect with Matthew Subscribe to Elevate Our 30s Elevate Our 30s TikTok

In this episode of Mastering Fair Play: A Guide to Household Equality, hosts Matthew and Carly share their personal journey of discovering Eve Rodsky's transformative book, Fair Play. Join them as they candidly discuss the challenges they faced in managing their family workload, especially after the arrival of their baby.Matthew and Carly open up about the common fights and frustrations that arose from an unbalanced division of household tasks and mental load. They delve into the specific struggles that many couples face, shedding light on how these issues can strain even the strongest relationships.Listeners will gain valuable insights as Matthew and Carly reveal how Fair Play provided them with practical solutions to achieve household equality. They explain the Fair Play system's key principles and how implementing them has brought harmony and balance to their home.Whether you're navigating the demands of a growing family or seeking to improve your partnership, this episode offers actionable advice and relatable stories to help you master the art of fair play in your own household. Tune in to learn how to create a more equitable and peaceful domestic life with tips and strategies that work.0:00 Intro & New Set-up 01:10 Wild News 02:02 Sober Wedding 04:36 Family Workload & Fair Share 06:10 When the Fighting Ramped Up 07:12 Common ‘Misunderstandings'12:25 Finding a Solution with FairPlay16:35 Matthew's Examples  21:20 100 Activities 23:05 Gender Roles 26:25 The List of Tasks 27:38 Who Holds the Cards30:28 Redistributing the CardsSupport the Show. The Elevate Our 30s Instagram Connect with Carly Connect with Matthew Subscribe to Elevate Our 30s Elevate Our 30s TikTok

In this episode, we dive deep into our journey of moving from the city life of London to the serene english countryside. We share the best parts and the challenges, balancing our professional lives, and creating a lifestyle that suits our growing family. From the initial decision to leave London, navigating work-from-home setups, to the surprising benefits of countryside living, we cover it all.Join us as we discuss:The factors influencing our decision to moveThe pros and cons of city versus countryside livingHow the countryside has impacted our lifestyle and well-beingThe practicalities of finding and renovating a houseOur future plans and priorities, including the dream of living by the waterWhether you're contemplating a similar move or simply curious about life outside the city, this episode offers insights and honest reflections on making a major life change. Episode Summary: 0:00 Intro & Caravan Talk 01:20 City to Countryside 02:20 Leaving London (and Canada)08:22 But What About Work?12:13 Countryside vs City, the Pros & Cons 21:13 Our Forever Location? 22:30 The Big List  26:30 Competing Priorities Support the Show. The Elevate Our 30s Instagram Connect with Carly Connect with Matthew Subscribe to Elevate Our 30s Elevate Our 30s TikTok

In today's solo episode, Carly shares her personal experiences and insights on how to make pregnancy and postpartum a time to thrive. This episode offers practical tips, focusing on how to cultivate positivity about your self image and also find time for exercise, meditation and self care. Carly discusses her journey from battling body image issues to embracing a much healthier mindset through pregnancy and postpartum. Also talking about key changes in diet and exercise that helped reach her goals. This episode offers practical tips for new moms, focusing on how to cultivate positivity, find time for self-care, and build a supportive postpartum routine. Whether you're expecting, a new mom, or years into your parenting journey, this discussion provides valuable takeaways to uplift and inspire.00:00 - 1:39 Intro from the caravan 01:40 - 2:33 Pregnancy & Postpartum Journey 2:34 - 10:01 Pregnancy, Mindset & Self-love 10:02 - 17:47 Postpartum & Fitting It In 17:48 - 24:03 Levelling Up24:04 - 25:53 Consistency & Daily Habits Support the Show. The Elevate Our 30s Instagram Connect with Carly Connect with Matthew Subscribe to Elevate Our 30s Elevate Our 30s TikTok

This is the year we decided to put our house, yes our house, on Airbnb and have an adventure filled year with our toddler. It started as a desire to get away more on the weekends and quickly turned into a little side hustle that is helping us pay for nicer trips away, car payments, you name it. We get into how this started and quickly escalated into our house being booked out every weekend, becoming a profitable side hustle. We went from booking cheaper airbnbs to just buying our own caravan for weekends of adventure while other people enjoyed our countryside home. Did our house get totally trashed? We dive into exactly how it's gone so far when people have stayed at our place, we've had over 20 bookings at this point and spoiler alert, it hasn't been trashed yet. We also talk about details like cleaning and logistics of how we actually turned our personal home into a holiday rental, becoming a space people could stay in and what we do with all of our stuff. Do you want to make some extra income, looking at renting your place out but it seems a bit crazy to let people stay? Or maybe you just want to start camping or caravanning with your family.  This episode is for you. Episode Breakdown:00:00 Intro & Chit Chat 02:50 Airbnb Side Hustle 07:30 Fully Booked08:45 Adventure turned hustle 09:47 Caravan Living 10:51 Did our house get trashed?18:22 Cleaning 20:01 Caravan Adventures 22:25 Logistics of Airbnb 26:04 Main residence renting 27:29 Reviews are everything 28:40 It's a part-time job  30:50 The easy version 32:07 Target to pay off your big holidays Support the Show. The Elevate Our 30s Instagram Connect with Carly Connect with Matthew Subscribe to Elevate Our 30s Elevate Our 30s TikTok

In today's episode get into the 5 AM Club, the book and method by Robin Sharma, and how we've adapted this to fit our lives (with a toddler). We discuss the tools and tactics we implement in our. mornings to transform the way we start the day and how this has shifted from the past. Waking up early and focusing on reflection and mindset has totally changed the way we tackle each day. Whether you're a seasoned early riser or a sleep-deprived parent looking to reclaim your day,  we hope our journey will empower you to transform your routine and embrace the magic of the early hours. Support the Show. The Elevate Our 30s Instagram Connect with Carly Connect with Matthew Subscribe to Elevate Our 30s Elevate Our 30s TikTok

Today we talk through the Hero's Journey following four stages and how this can be applied to our life, past and present. We like this framework as it helps us put challenging times into the context of the big picture, and also see when we're stuck or trying to push a gut feeling down with numbing behaviour. We discuss the narrative self, doing things for the story, like  the story of what we want our life to look like in our 30s and how it's linked to the hero's journey. Carly talks about main character energy and Matthew talks about how he likes the dynamic where Carly pushes us to do more things as a family and Matthew help make it happen.We get into the details of challenges around starting a podcast and what the actual stats have been in our first month. If you're on the fence maybe this podcast is for you just to remind you, it will be challenging but you can do it! Carly was stuck being the reluctant hero and just not starting for almost a year. Whether it's moving to a new county, quitting drinking, starting that podcast or something smaller like starting a workout program, cold plunging, journalling or waking up earlier - the hero's journey is a great framework to use.We were inspired by Mel Robbin's latest podcast episode to talk about this topic - thanks Mel Robbins!00:00 What is the Hero's Journey02:05 Stage 1: The Call to Adventure 06:33 Narrative Self vs. Experiential Self10:08 Main Character Energy 14:52 Stage 2: You're the Reluctant Hero   20:12 Stage 3: Cross the Threshold 25:11 Stage 4: The Midpoint & Challenges 28:14 Stage 5: The Journey Continues 33:54 Changes we're making Support the Show. The Elevate Our 30s Instagram Connect with Carly Connect with Matthew Subscribe to Elevate Our 30s Elevate Our 30s TikTok

In today's episode we discuss how life has been completely off the rails and how difficult it is when your kids are off sick and you still have to somehow manage everything. We get into some "Good Biological Developments" and talk about how overstimulating it can be to be a parent, especially when you're the 'go to' parent. Carly discusses how she feels like she needs a princess diaries style makeover and Matthew talks about how inadequate he feels in the gym. We've started reading the book Fair Play and we talk about how we are tackling our mental load and invisible work problems at home. 00:00  Intro01:50  Comment Love 04:00 The Shit Show Chronicles05:45  ‘Good Biological Developments'09:42  Overstimulation City  13:31  Goodbye Pregnancy Glow 15:33  Princess Diaries Makeover19:18  Are We Even Buff? 24:45   Cartoon Nation, More Babies, Doom Scrolling 28:53  Mid Life Crisis   30:48  Mental Load & Invisible Work Support the Show. The Elevate Our 30s Instagram Connect with Carly Connect with Matthew Subscribe to Elevate Our 30s Elevate Our 30s TikTok

In this episode we talk about how we strive for balance and manage all our competing priorities; parenting, full-time jobs, wellness and everything in between. It was a timely episode for us as we're currently juggling working, trying to adhere to an intense exercise regime, all while our toddler is home with Chicken Pox.For us we focus on four key steps to set ourselves up for success, starting with goal setting and aligning on our priorities for they year, weekly planning & scheduling, being okay with change and doing a weekly review to constantly evolve and improve. We do our weekly review live on this episode, because it was overdue, and we came up with some solutions to improve some areas that have been lagging in our life. We have found that following these steps helps us not only achieve balance, but also hit our goals while avoiding resentment. It's been a process and we are always working on getting better in this area. 00:00 Intro00:59 Who is this episode for?01:30 The 4 steps to strive for balance  01:54 1. Goals &  priorities for 202409:10 2. Weekly planning, scheduling and to dos13:20 3. Things change & minimum priorities 20:30 4. Our weekly recap & learnings 30:42 Recapping the 4 steps 31:31 Aligning on the de-priorities 33:35 Follow, rate & review!Support the Show. The Elevate Our 30s Instagram Connect with Carly Connect with Matthew Subscribe to Elevate Our 30s Elevate Our 30s TikTok

We dive into a practice that has become a crucial part of our routine, the cold plunge. We discuss how we started (and easy ways you can start),  the many benefits, how to do it in the best way and other practical tips including how we incorporate this into our daily routine. Carly also covers the details of the Wim Hof method for cold plunging. 00:00 Intro 02:03 What we missed last time05:06 Our cold plunge journey13:50 The benefits20:58 The Wim Hof method24:05 The Matthew Flynn method25:45 How long to stay in28:15: When to cold plunge32:03 Set-up 35:02 Pro-tips 36:15 Cold plunging dream house37:00 Closing Support the Show. The Elevate Our 30s Instagram Connect with Carly Connect with Matthew Subscribe to Elevate Our 30s Elevate Our 30s TikTok

In this episode, we peel back the layers of our relationship with alcohol, tracing the path from our first sips to the moment we decided to stop for good. We explore the roots of our relationship with drinking and the moments that led us to say, "enough is enough." This episode not only charts the challenges and revelations of transitioning to sobriety but also marks the pivotal tipping point that led us to embrace a year without alcohol—a decision that has since become a permanent lifestyle.We discuss the impact of sobriety on our physical health and mental clarity, the shifts in our social circles, and how our daily lives have been changed for the better. Beyond our story, we offer insights into the tools and strategies that have supported us along the way, providing listeners with practical advice, motivational tips, and the inspiration needed to embark on their own journey to sobriety.Whether you're curious about sobriety, in the midst of your own sober journey, or simply seeking a story of transformation and resilience, this episode promises to enlighten, encourage, and empower. 00:00 Intro 00:51 Our history with drinking 05:34 Unhealthy Cycles 10:52 Babies change everything13:10 The decision to stop16:41 Sober honeymoon19:20 Tipping point23:17  Inspiration and resources25:08 Physical and mental transformation27:50 How our social life changed32:15 Tips and tools34:26 Will we ever drink again?35:24 Next episode & follow!Support the Show. The Elevate Our 30s Instagram Connect with Carly Connect with Matthew Subscribe to Elevate Our 30s Elevate Our 30s TikTok

Welcome to the first episode of "Elevate Our 30s," the podcast where your hosts, Carly and Matthew, embark on a mission to transform the prime years of their 30s into a decade of growth, wellness, and self-improvement. In this introductory episode, we lay the foundation for what you can expect from our honest and unfiltered conversations. Join us as we share our personal journeys and insights from our quest to become the best versions of ourselves. Dive into a wide range of topics that touch every aspect of life in our 30s – from embracing mindfulness and spirituality to optimizing our nutrition and fitness routines. We'll explore the invigorating world of cold plunging, the challenges and joys of parenthood, the dynamics of career growth, and the transformative experiences of post-partum life.Elevate Our 30s is more than just a podcast; it's a community for those who seek to laugh, learn, and be inspired. Whether you're looking to make significant changes in your life or find camaraderie in the shared experiences of navigating this pivotal decade, you're in the right place.Stay tuned for episodes filled with actionable insights, expert interviews, and real-life stories that motivate you to embrace the journey of self-improvement. Subscribe now to "Elevate Our 30s" and start elevating your life today.Support the Show. The Elevate Our 30s Instagram Connect with Carly Connect with Matthew Subscribe to Elevate Our 30s Elevate Our 30s TikTok