Flirting with 30

My unedited conversation with my friend Debs. She speaks about why using IVF to have children is right for her family, how she came to feel calm about planning her future, and how the responsibility of parenting in the future reaches into her life now. Theme music by Martin Andrews and The B-Sides [martinandrews.bandcamp.com/track/poison-tree]

Not having kids is a legitimate option in life, but you wouldn't know it sometimes. Laura explores why ideas are like toothbrushes: everyone needs one, everyone has one, and nobody wants to use anyone else's. I reference the writer Dan Ariely. Theme music by Martin Andrews and the B-Sides [martinandrews.bandcamp.com/track/poison-tree] Additional music from LOST BiRD [www.lostbird.bandcamp.com/] And from www.bensound.com

That moment when you realise your parents are aging. Learning to live when we lose people who are important to us. I call my mum to ask about her mum, and Sam explains what it was like when his dad died. I reference the writer Adam Gopnik Theme music by Martin Andrews and the B-Sides [martinandrews.bandcamp.com/track/poison-tree] Additional music from LOST BiRD [lostbird.bandcamp.com/] And from Ben Folds Five [https://www.benfolds.com/] And from www.bensound.com

Some choices are harder than others. My mum tells me about a life choice that (probably) led to my very existence. I also chat to my friend JB who, at the tender age of 26, has already been married and divorced. What a difference a choice makes. I reference the book: The Art of Choosing by Sheena Iyengar Theme music by Martin Andrews and the B-Sides [martinandrews.bandcamp.com/track/poison-tree] Additional music from LOST BiRD [https://lostbird.bandcamp.com/] And from www.bensound.com

Well, It's me again. Subscribe to Flirting with 30 wherever you get podcasts. Amazing music by https://martinandrews.bandcamp.com/ and by https://lostbird.bandcamp.com/ See you soon for new episodes!

Finding a place in the world, deciding where to live forever, exploring... all things to do before you're 30! Right? My dad tells me he didn't want to move overseas until he was older, and a bunch of people partying in Wellington talk about what home means to them. Theme music by Martin Andrews and the B-Sides [martinandrews.bandcamp.com/track/poison-tree] Additional music from www.bensound.com Photo credit to Jade Winton-Lowe [www.instagram.com/jadewintonlowe/]

Love... what is it like? How to you find it? Two beautiful podcasters describe what it's like to be single, and what it's like to be in love. My guests are Priya Bhana of the "Why am I single" podcast: [https://soundcloud.com/priya-bhana-313363961] And Mervin Johnson, creator of "The Bilingual Connection": [https://soundcloud.com/user-670340582] Theme music by Martin Andrews and the B-Sides [martinandrews.bandcamp.com/track/poison-tree] Additional music from LOST BiRD [https://lostbird.bandcamp.com/] And from www.bensound.com Photo credit to Jade Winton-Lowe [www.instagram.com/jadewintonlowe/]

Can I really turn 30 if I don't own a slotted spoon? People who know me best comment on what I'm good at in the skills department. Financial expert Damian Sligo-Green gives some advice for dealing with money. My mother provides comic relief as co-host. Theme music by Martin Andrews and the B-Sides [martinandrews.bandcamp.com/track/poison-tree] Additional music from www.bensound.com Photo credit to Jade Winton-Lowe [www.instagram.com/jadewintonlowe/]

Not too sure about this kid thing? I talked to two people who have done it to learn about their experiences. And I try to find out the most terrifying and disgusting parts of having babies. Theme music by Martin Andrews and the B-Sides [martinandrews.bandcamp.com/track/poison-tree] Additional music from www.bensound.com Photo credit to Jade Winton-Lowe [www.instagram.com/jadewintonlowe/]

The full audio of my interview with Jenna Price, including more on her activism with Destroy the Joint, and advice for becoming a better broadcaster. Jenna's article that inspired me to call her is here: http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/careers-and-money/a-message-to-women-on-my-60th-birthday-you-have-time-20170406-gvfilw.html Theme music by Martin Andrews and The B-Sides [martinandrews.bandcamp.com/track/poison-tree] Photo credit to Jade Winton-Lowe [www.instagram.com/jadewintonlowe/]

Is who you are at 30 who your will be forever? Australian journalist, teacher, and activist Jenna Price tells me you can focus on different things at different points in your life. And David Klein finds a 'once in a lifetime' experience doesn't have to be. The Jenna Price article referenced is here: http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/careers-and-money/a-message-to-women-on-my-60th-birthday-you-have-time-20170406-gvfilw.html Theme music by Martin Andrews and the B-Sides [martinandrews.bandcamp.com/track/poison-tree] Additional music from www.bensound.com Photo credit to my outstretched hand.

Is it better to make the most of your twenties, getting ahead at work? Or is it ok to bounce around and take risks? Depends who you ask. Theme music by Martin Andrews and the B-Sides [martinandrews.bandcamp.com/track/poison-tree] You'll also hear the new single from LOST BiRD [https://lostbird.bandcamp.com/] Additional music from www.bensound.com Credit to the TED talk by Meg Jay: Why 30 is not the new 20 [https://www.ted.com/talks/meg_jay_why_30_is_not_the_new_20] Photo credit to Jade Winton-Lowe [www.instagram.com/jadewintonlowe/]

The full audio of my interview with Laurie Foon, including more on her business Starfish, and dealing with the pressure we put on ourselves. Recorded with oversight from Kayla the dog. Theme music by Martin Andrews and The B-Sides [martinandrews.bandcamp.com/track/poison-tree] Photo credit to Jade Winton-Lowe [https://www.instagram.com/jadewintonlowe/]

My mum assures me that people say dumb stuff to you when you turn 30, and Laurie Foon of the Sustainable Business Network says it's ok to follow your passion and love where it leads you. Theme music by Martin Andrews and the B-Sides [martinandrews.bandcamp.com/track/poison-tree] Additional music from www.bensound.com The song at the very end it by Lost Bird [lostbird.bandcamp.com] Photo credit to Jade Winton-Lowe [https://www.instagram.com/jadewintonlowe/]

The people of Cuba Street, Wellington tell me what they think of turning 30, and Anna Reid faces her birthday head-on with a boost from exciting new job opportunities. Theme music by Martin Andrews and the B-Sides [https://martinandrews.bandcamp.com/track/poison-tree] Additional music from www.bensound.com Photo credit to Jade Winton-Lowe [https://www.instagram.com/jadewintonlowe/]

The trailer for Flirting with 30, a new podcast. Song by Martin Andrews and the B-Sides [https://martinandrews.bandcamp.com/track/poison-tree] Photo credit to Jade Winton-Lowe [https://www.instagram.com/jadewintonlowe/]