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Welcome to Life’s Your Bitch the podcast where we are changing the narrative. Join me, your host - Megan Short, every sunday to talk all thing self growth, navigating our 20s & trying to being our best selves! With mini series along the way like ‘twenty-something & trying’ and ‘How to make life your bitch’ i’m sure you’ll find the advice you need or the relatability you’re looking for because, life really can be a bitch sometimes. Megan’s Instagram - https://instagram.com/meganshortxx?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Megan Short


    • May 4, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 148 EPISODES


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    the feminine urge to cry on your birthday

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 55:53


    Its my birthday! Today we're talking about the feminine urge to cry on your birthday and why ageing in your twenties feel so hard.I also reflect on my year of being 23 and all the goals I set. I love this episode, I feel a lot of gratitude for the last year and I'm so excited for the next. We also talk all things 24, the intentions and goals I'm carrying with me into this next chapter. 24, I'm so ready for you.Keep in touch ⭐️

    the patriarchy doesn't want you to enjoy your life

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 46:47


    ever felt guilty for romanticising your own life? ever felt the imposter syndrome that comes with living your dream life? well boy have I. In this episode, we are diving into the weird, uncomfy feeling that comes with starting to live your dream life & why, ultimately, people don't like to see women succeed. enjoy the ep.Keep in touch ⭐️

    things we cancelled that i think we should bring back

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 38:27


    This episode accidentally turned out somewhat profound? ok, profound is a bit much, but it has an unintended deeper message. That we're all taking ourselves and life, a little bit tooo seriously. We're talking about things we cancelled but should bring back, from having some individuality, to eating proteinless pasta, to clubbing. Keep in touch ⭐️

    Are you actually behind or is society gaslighting you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 41:50


    Are you actually behind or is society gaslighting you?In this episode, we're unpacking the pressure to “have it all together” by your twenties. Are you really falling behind, or are we just measuring ourselves against timelines that were never ours to begin with? I bring the STATS in this episode to prove to you that you are definitely not 'behind,' whatever that means. Let's talk about societal expectations, self-worth, and redefining success on your terms.Keep in touch ⭐️

    A new era of Life's Your Bitch & the art of starting over.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 35:02


    We're SO back baby! Welcome to a new and improved Life's Your Bitch. Season one (kind of), episode one.In today's episode, we're talking about embracing new goals and taking charge of your own life. I'm so happy to have you back.Keep in touch ⭐️

    142.Nothing changes if nothing changes.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 26:11


    My motto for everything this year. I've been taking a lot of time to take a step back and reflect recently. I really want this year to be different for me so have been looking a lot at my life and making some changes to make that happen.Enjoy the ep!Keep in touch ⭐️

    141. A yap-athon with my bestie. Being newly single, Babygirl & self confidence.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 48:32


    It's giving debrief with your bestie on FaceTime.Keep in touch ⭐️

    140. Why you're procrastinating , moving country & dropping out the marathon.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 41:51


    Back with another How to make Life Your Bitch! Talking about how to actually do it all, why your procrastinating, the truth about the marathon & just a big fat catch up!!Enjoy the ep!!Keep in touch ⭐️

    139. Entering my feral girl era.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 37:28


    I'm craving the messiness of a night out. I'm craving the self-confidence of a girls' night outfit. I'm craving a feral girl era. Between covid and the wellness girlies, I think we've forgotten how fun it is to get dressed up and go for a dance at a bar!!!! And how everything we do doesn't have to be optimal for our health and we are allowed to let go, be messy and act our age! I'm done trying to be perfect all the time, queue my feral girl era (feral friends required). Keep in touch ⭐️

    138. Already burnt out 2 weeks into 2025? How to make 2025 the year of balance.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 38:29


    How many of you have already hit burnout post-Christmas? A few I bet, and if you haven't I bet you've experienced it before. Let's make 2025 is the year of BALANCE, you won't achieve your goals if you're constantly having to cure from burnout. Whatever your goals, I promise you they will benefit from balance.  Keep in touch ⭐️

    137. I don't think you understand, you are enough.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 34:46


    As 2025 rolls in and your feed is flooded with new goals, people bettering themselves, and going 100mph doing a full personal rebrand I'm here to remind you that you are enough. And if you don't realise that, you'll never achieve your goals.  Keep in touch ⭐️

    136. 2025 is going to be different & this is how.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 49:33


    I've spent too many years setting goals but still not reaching so i've decided 2025 will be different, and here's how. All of my measurable 2025 goals and how I plan on achieving them to make 2025 my best year yet. Keep in touch ⭐️

    135. The impact stress is having on your body & how to fix it.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 43:08


    9/10 times there's nothing 'wrong' with you, you're just stressed. Stress can affect you in so many ways and let's just say I've been AFFECTED recently. I wanted to learn more about the vagus nerve and how to truly calm the f down, and I wanted to share. Enjoy!

    134. How to create your dream wardrobe *without buying a whole new wardrobe*.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 52:52


    This episode is a year in the making. Its taken me a long time to study and understand how to create a great wardrobe without spending a fortune. Ive learnt so much and i want to share it all with you. https://linktr.ee/megan_short

    133. Things im loving right now.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 37:06


    An old-school favourites if you will. I love being nosey, I love yapping and I LOVE a recommendation from the girlies so here's everything I'm loving right now. From beauty to food to fitness. Hope you enjoy the ep! My linktree with some of the offers etc I mention! https://linktr.ee/megan_short

    132. 'Food freedom' is ruining my relationship with food.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 42:41


    A very open and honest conversation about food - a tricky one. I want to talk about eating food for fuel and nutrition instead of weight loss and how the idea of 'food freedom' across social media can be damaging. Raw, uncut, unplanned, If your not in a place to hear about food, calories, weight loss etc please please skip this one!!!!

    131. Back to basics - 5 things that keep me happy during winter :)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 34:51


    Winter can be shit, like super shit BUT it doesn't have to be. Ive shifted my mindset from 'getting through winter' to 'embracing the season' and heres how. Hopefully these 5 things will make your winter a lot happier :)

    130. My winter arc - time to lock in.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 36:14


    Ah, the winter arc is here. Here are my goals for the rest of the year and how I intend to achieve them before we dive head first into marathon training at the start of 2025. Healthiest, best version of myself pending.

    129. I went sober for a month & it's changed my relationship with alcohol forever.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 35:17


    Sober October has ended, and I'm so glad I did it. To be honest, I'm shocked by it all. I'm actually really proud to say, it was... easy? In this episode, we're talking about everything I learnt, everything I missed and my new alcohol rules going forward.

    128. Post uni deprssion, feeling lost & the secret to slowing down!! How to make life your bitch.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 44:34


    It's time for my favourite episode! SO may good questions and topics from how to plan for the future while enjoying the present to feeling lost and making big life decisions. If you're looking for some comfort in your twenties, this is for you!

    127. Its not easy, you're just good at it. Give yourself some credit.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 38:01


    Recently, I've realised just how little credit I give myself. So, I want to talk about it. I want to dig into the lies we tell ourselves: No, it's not easy, no, you're not lucky. You're actually just good at it, and deserve all the good things that come your way.

    126. Back to basics - 5 Steps to unconditional self-love.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 26:22


    I think we all neglect self-love more than we care to admit. When it comes to self-development/self-growth we often try to run before we can walk, neglecting the basics, like self-love. So in this ep, we are going back to basics. Here are 5 steps to get you closer to unconditional self-love.

    125. You're getting in your own way!!!! Showing up as your highest self.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 45:13


    Recently I've realised just how much I've been getting in my own way so decided to do a 180 and start showing up as my highest self. Wow, has my life changed in a week. You're mindset is such a powerful thing. Lets chat about who your highest self in and how to show up as them.

    124. I have a productivity problem, and i think you might too.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 38:38


    I have a problem with productivity. I have a problem with only doing things that are deemed ‘productive' which ironically leaves me falling behind and I also have a problem with us calling the simple pleasures in life ‘productive' to place value on them. So, let's unpack and refine this together. This podcast has really helped me so I hope it helps you too. 

    123. Can't find your passion? Here's why.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 33:06


    Society has put this huge pressure on us to find this one big life-changing passion. Our spark, our why, our one true calling but, what if our passions are so much smaller than that?

    122. How to: not depend on your boyfriend, make new friends & do everything you want.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 25:00


    Back with another how to make life your bitch! Short and sweet because life is still a bit all over the place but I LOVE the topics we discuss in this ep! Enjoy & I'll see you next week!

    121. How you spend your time is how you spend your life.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 36:26


    Dare I say this pod is quite motivating? I feel a shift coming on in my life and I've been thinking a lot about ' How you spend your time is how you spend your life' so I wanted to chat about it and give you a big fat life update! All things moving, leaving my job, reaching new goals and being ready for autumn/winter.

    120. 10 things to focus about this summer (and always) that aren't how your body looks.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 28:52


    120. 10 things to focus about this summer (and always) that aren't how your body looks.

    119. Back to basics - my 5 daily nonnegotiables to feel GOOD.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 39:00


    119. Back to basics - my 5 daily nonnegotiables to feel GOOD.

    118. I just need a minute!! See u soon xxxx

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 15:11


    Not that deep!! I just need a minute!! See u soon xxxx

    117. Mid year reality check and goal review.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 33:36


    Ahhh were officially half way through 2024 and I feel like I've not made a start on any of my goals

    116. Starting over is hard, but so is staying stuck.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 31:49


    Consider this episode more of a journal entry. This topic is something I've been thinking about a lot recently and I guess I just wanted to speak my mind. I think I've realised my relatively easy life is what's making me a little sad. So although change and starting over is hard, so is staying stuck. Here's my very raw and very honest thought process. Come find us on socials! https://www.instagram.com/lifesyourbitch/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesyourbitch My Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/meganshortxx/⁠⁠ My Youtube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuwGyEL8QLI8Mt6dbjS5uHA⁠ My TikTok - ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@megann_short⁠⁠

    115. How to: Cure burn out while you're busy, beat imposter syndrome and forgive yourself.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 29:13


    How to make life your bitch. This episode ended up getting rather deep. I love this episode, I love the questions I love the advice I give and I think you will too. We cover so much, from being independent while with a boyfriend to improve your self esteem after weight gain to feeling motivated in a rut and SOOO much more. I hope this helps you in some way. I love you x Come find us on socials! https://www.instagram.com/lifesyourbitch/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@lifesyourbitch My Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/meganshortxx/⁠ My Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuwGyEL8QLI8Mt6dbjS5uHA My TikTok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@megann_short⁠

    114. So you've just finished uni.. now what? Post-grad scaries Q&A.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 46:30


    Grad season is approaching which means so is post grad life, terrifying. Leaving uni can be really tough and full of questions so in todays episode I try and answer some of them worries and questions. From feeling like your going to be unemployed for the rest of your life to just being scared of adult life, enjoy the episode! My Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/meganshortxx/⁠ My Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuwGyEL8QLI8Mt6dbjS5uHA My TikTok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@megann_short⁠

    113. Hot girl summer is approaching and I am EXCITED.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 26:26


    Let's call this episode a shake out. A break from all the serious self development stuff to chat about SUMMER!!! My plans, what I want to do and the vibe for summer 2024. That will be all. This episode actually put a fat smile on my face after a stressful week so hopefully it will yours too xxxx come to croatia with me!!! MEGAN10 for 10% off:) https://influenceandinspire.trutravels.com/travel-with-megan# My Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/meganshortxx/⁠ My Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuwGyEL8QLI8Mt6dbjS5uHA My TikTok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@megann_short⁠

    112. What running 4 half marathons has taught me & a big fitness update.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 30:06


    Last week end I ran my 4th half marathon. It was hard. It made me reflect a lot on what ive learnt in the last year of running so here is it. Plus a fitness update coming into summer because im nosey and always love to know what other people are up to. My Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/meganshortxx/⁠ My Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuwGyEL8QLI8Mt6dbjS5uHA My TikTok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@megann_short⁠

    111. I deserve better. Project Me.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 39:58


    Turns out I have some work to do. In todays ep is big fat FaceTime vibes, I open up about how ive been feeling lately and also tell you what I plan on doing about it. Our lives are a reflect of our habits and im not happy with mine. My Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/meganshortxx/⁠ My Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuwGyEL8QLI8Mt6dbjS5uHA My TikTok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@megann_short⁠

    110. How to live your best life and feel fulfilled while working a 9-5 with Jess Farnham

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 68:12


    Another twenty something and trying ep with one of my besties Jess! Jess is superwoman, she inspires me on the daily so I knew when we started this series she had to come on. Jess manages her time so well to make sure she feels fulfilled and lives her best life so here is how she does it while working a chaotic 9-5. Enjoy! Jess' socials!!! https://www.instagram.com/jess.farnham/ https://www.youtube.com/@JessFarnham/videos Our socials !!! https://www.instagram.com/lifesyourbitch/ https://www.instagram.com/meganshortxx/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuwGyEL8QLI8Mt6dbjS5uHA

    109. How to: not dread the mornings, survive long distance & do scary thing!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 39:24


    AKA how to make life your bitch!!! I loved filming this ep, we dive deep but also catch up like besties, what a vibe. Enjoy!!!

    108. I've never been so lost. My goals, intentions and hopes for turning 23.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 34:04


    Ahhhh nothing like a bit of birthday reflection! A super chilled chatty episode about how ive never had less of a clue what the next year holds and how im actually really quite excited about that! As-well as some goals and intentions for my 23rd year on this silly earth.

    107. How to *actually* manage your finances in your 20s with YourJuno. Time to girl-math the finance bros.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 75:22


    Talking and even thinking about money can be SO scary, especially in your 20s when you don't have a lot of it. Which is EXACTLY why we have filmed this eprisode. It's time for the finance bros to step aside because the girlies are getting involved. In this episode we are joined my Margot from YourJuno, a female finance education app, to learn all about money management and make this conversation easy, accessible and ACTIONABLE. We break everything down step by step and suddenly, im not scared of my bank account or the stock market anymore. This episode is seriously great so enjoy! Down below we've listed links and resources as promised so you can take control of your money and future TODAY. YourJuno App - https://www.yourjuno.co/

    105. Who even am I? The identity crisis strikes again

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 41:54


    ERG can't be just me that wants to throw away my whole wardrobe and reinvent my life every 2 weeks? Well in this pod I tried to get to the bottom of WHY I feel like that and more importantly how I plan on attempting to stop that feeling. Being your true authentic self is so cool and sexy but also so hard so I tried to think of some steps to get to the answer of WHO EVEN AM I ???

    105. Faye Bate on trying to balance being a Doctor & an Influencer, overcoming self doubt and TikTok health myths. 20-something & trying.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 62:03


    When I started this series Faye was one of the first guests that I wrote on my dream guest list so im VERY excited for you to hear this ep. A wonderful balance of off topic conversations, inspiring stories and a big insight into working in the NHS. Im not going to give too much away. Enjoy the ep x Fayes Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fayebate/ My Socials My Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/meganshortxx/⁠ My Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuwGyEL8QLI8Mt6dbjS5uHA My TikTok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@megann_short⁠

    104. The 'snowflake generation'. This is why you don't want to work hard.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 42:01


    Ooooooo im nervy a controversial one !! This ep is all about 'the snow flake generation'. What that means, if I agree with it and where I think it's come from. I do really love this episode and have SO many opinions on it all so lets go... My Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/meganshortxx/⁠ My Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuwGyEL8QLI8Mt6dbjS5uHA My TikTok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@megann_short⁠

    103. The secret to making *and keeping* amazing female friendships.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 42:47


    In the last year i've made so many new, INCREDIBLE female friendships and I wanted to share what I think the key to making amazing friends is. Something i've mastered over the last year is taking a person from someone you've met once to a comfy friend and im going to let you in on my how. Spoiler alert it's definitely not what you think. Join our girls group chat for £1 a month (and a 7 day free trial!) patreon.com/user?u=101750187 My Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/meganshortxx/⁠ My Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuwGyEL8QLI8Mt6dbjS5uHA My TikTok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@megann_short⁠

    102. RIP clean girl aesthetic, comparing relationships & overcoming gym anxiety. How to make life your bitch.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 42:17


    Were back with a Q&A! In this one we talk about the pressure of the 'clean girl aesthetic', if the grass is always greener in relationships, gym anxiety, the 3pm slump and more! Think facetime with your bestie. Enjoy the ep! The patreon - patreon.com/user?u=101750187 Our instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifesyourbitch/ My Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/meganshortxx/⁠ My Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuwGyEL8QLI8Mt6dbjS5uHA My TikTok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@megann_short⁠

    101. Haz Chadwick on the importance of good friends, the impact of grief & new beginnings. 20-something & trying.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 62:00


    Wow this episode has so much to offer. Haz is our next 20-something and trying guest and we cover A LOT. From the importance of good friends, to living with no expectations, trying a new career path, the impact of grief and abuse relationships. It's an amazing episode so I hope you enjoy it. Haz's new single PUNCHBAG is out now! https://open.spotify.com/track/7bE7asxKiDabjoOIy5DUps?si=6e8a39033a7947c0 Haz's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/idkimhaz/ My socials. My Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/meganshortxx/⁠ My Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuwGyEL8QLI8Mt6dbjS5uHA My TikTok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@megann_short⁠

    100. My own episode of 20-something & trying. Interviewing myself on my own life so far.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 45:33


    EPISODE 100!!!!??? what the HECK!! I thought for episode 100 I would do my own episode of twenty something and trying. Essentially interview myself. I thought it would be great way to get to know me a bit more if you're new and a nice recap/reflection if you're not. Enjoy the ep and thank u for the support always x My Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/meganshortxx/⁠ My Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuwGyEL8QLI8Mt6dbjS5uHA My TikTok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@megann_short⁠

    99. Redefining what it means to be healthy. Overcoming my toxic relationship with my body.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 57:53


    A big topic. I got so much love from my short conversation on food in one of my recent episodes and you all wanted me to talk about it more. I'm not qualified to talk about this subject anymore than my own personal experience so thats exactly what this is. My journey with my body and how i've finally managed to purge old toxic thoughts and appreciate my body for what it is. My Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/meganshortxx/⁠ My Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuwGyEL8QLI8Mt6dbjS5uHA My TikTok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@megann_short⁠

    98. 5 tips to help you navigate a quarter life crisis.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 35:56


    97. How *& why* to date yourself this valentines day.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 39:34


    A very passionate episode about making the effort to treat yourself like someone you love this valentines day. You're worthy of good day no matter your circumstances so if you need some ideas, some inspo or just a pick me up to do so, this one is for you

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