So This Is Growing Up

Hey guys! We had so much fun with this episode.  We're discussing all things social media influencers. We found that there was so much to talk about that we definitely missed out on a few things we wanted to touch on so maybe one day we will have a part two.. but in this episode you can expect:  > Attention vs Influence > What is an influencer? > Holding influencers accountable > Influencer scandals > Cancel Culture and lots more! Let us know what you think. Don't forget to follow and subscribe to the podcast so you get updated when we release a new episode annnnd feedback and reviews are always welcome. Slide on into our dms!    

Okay okay you guys can stop worrying, Lloyd and Bon are back with BRAND NEW COVER ART. That's wild! Just a mini ep today to check in with each other and find out how we've been going since we last were in your ears! So much has happened for us since our last poddy, including an additional two Melbourne lockdowns, moving house, multiple meals consumed... actually I guess not a lot has happened.  We are looking forward to bringing you more content soon! Remember to follow / subscribe to our podcast and if you're feeling super generous, to give us a review. Love to you all!

We are back baby with part 2 of our mini relationship break up series. As two millennials who are NOT married, who have NOT had kids and only one of us having had a long term relationship, we can only comment on what we know. Every break up is different. Some reasons they end may be similar but the people involved are always different which means different endings and outcomes.  We discuss in this episode things you should (or shouldn't) do to cope with your breakup.  We discuss grieving the relationship, NOT drinking and messaging, surrounding yourselves with loved ones and keeping things amicable.  Also - can you be friends with your ex? Should you be? AHHH let us know!  As always please like and subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review!  Look our for Part 3 - Moving On & Up coming out in 2 weeks! 

Holy heck, we're at episode 20?! Well technically we should've been there awhile a go but you know, life got in the way etc etc etc. Welcome to our new regular (not gonna say fortnightly or weekly) but regular podcast! We are kicking it back off with part one of a three part relationship series: "HOW TO BREAK UP WELL". So what does it mean to break up 'well'? Basically how you should approach a break up - realisation of why and when you should break up as well as how to approach the break up situation itself - where it's done, what to do and especially what NOT to do (helllooooo ghosting!!!) As always - it would mean a lot if you Followed, Subscribed and rated/reviewed our podcast on either Spotify or iTunes as that helps us put out the poddy to more people. If you are in an abusive relationship and require help: please reach out to White Ribbon Australia, a helpline for family and domestic violence.  https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/Find-Help/Help-LinesA Alternatively call 000 for emergency assistance now or speak to a professional today.

What are millennials considered the lazy generation? Why do millennials feel the most pressure to succeed out of all living generations? Is social media the root of the problem? Do you feel peer pressure to do drugs? Drink? To have a higher education? Why do we succumb to so much pressure?

Oke doke artichoke episode 18 here we are! Today we're talking settling in relationships. What is settling? Why do we do it? How do you know if you're settling for less than what you deserve? Is there a thing as being too picky, and why you need to know what you want in a relationship.  Lots of content to cover and lots of questions from Bon and Lloyd. We initially thought this episode would be a piece of cake, but it proved to just have so many angles. If there's one thing to take away from this episode - relationships shouldn't be hard work, they should feel comfortable and natural. You're always going to have ups and downs, but the positives should always outweigh the negatives.  You are worthy of love and to be loved whole heartedly and to be with someone who deserves and respects you.  There's your Monday motivation for you.     ** We do not own any of the rights to the music used in this clip.  Credit to Labrinth - STILL DON'T KNOW MY NAME 

The hiatus is over... again. Lord we have had a wild past few weeks and needed some time off to process what's been going on in our lives... buuuuuut now we're back with a brand new episode on the problems associated with COMPARISON, COMPETITION AND COMPASSION.  We hear "comparison is the thief of joy" regularly, but what does that actually mean? How does comparison steal your happiness? We also delve into the concept of being overly competitive bringing you down as well as the problems with having TOO MUCH compassion and being too kind. lol wut?  Our recommendations for the week:  Lloyd - Buy 1 house every year for the next 10 years.... good luck with that one guys. On a more achievable note, his other recommendation was "fill your own cup". Make 2021 the year to look after and prioritise you in whatever way you possibly can. Bon - Watch 'Framing Britney Spears' the documentary & let us know what you think! Also watch 'It's a Sin' on Stan. Bon is aware she accidentally said LGBTIQ instead of LGBTQI... she's sorry about this. Finally - watch this powerful clip on privilege and how unfair it is on yourself to compare where you are with someone else without understanding that we all have different pasts and different advances into the world.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=ZZuucE4R65Q&feature=emb_logo

To have or not to have expectations is the real question. You often hear "have low expectations so you won't be disappointed".. but when should you have expectations? Is it fair to have expectations in your relationship? What are unfair expectations?  What do you expect from your friends? What can you expect from your employees? From your employer? All topics we discuss in todays episode on "EXPECTATIONS". This one was hard! Our opinions were constantly fluctuating as we agreed and disagreed with each other then would come full circle.  What do you expect from the people in your life?

HI HO HEY! Happy Christmas/New Year/Sunday and all the goodness in between. Lloyd and Bon are back after a solid month off with an episode on "calling it quits". What does it mean to call it quits? Why you would need to call something quits?.. and how to call it quits and finish it completely. We discuss ending self deprecation, friendships and relationships and give some tips as to how to do so. Knowing the end of something is nearing can be daunting, but at the end of the day if it doesn't provide you with purpose, happiness or is detrimental to your own wellbeing, it's time to let it go.

Well here it is STIGU fam.. the final episode for 2020. In this ep we're talking about kindness being key. It's the end of what has been a crazy year for so many reasons. Many people are burnt out from social events galore, christmas festivities, stress and work responsibilities. When all else fails, kindness goes a long way. You never know what someone is going through behind closed doors or personal battles they're facing. Here's your little reminder that a smile, checking in with someone or doing a random act of kindness doesn't take much, but it can make a big difference in someones day. We'll be back (fingers crossed) next year January 17th with a brand new episode! Stay safe, have a great Christmas and New Year. Thanks for going on this journey with us. 

It's our second last episode for the year and what would be more fitting than discussing our goals for 2021 - how to set them and how to stick to them.  We look into the correlation between passion, purpose and your 'why' in life and how knowing your 'why' can help set your goals. We look into the concept of "SMART" goals when setting them and how this allows us to stick to them more.  Specific (simple, sensible, significant). Measurable (meaningful, motivating). Achievable (agreed, attainable). Relevant (reasonable, realistic and resourced, results-based). Time bound (time-based, time limited, time/cost limited, timely, time-sensitive).   To try out Jan L Bowen's Life Purpose Quiz, head to  https://janlbowen.com/purposequiz/

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO! Why is this a word we all struggle so much to say? Why do you find it difficult to say no to your friends, your partner, your boss? Is it because you feel as though you have to people please? You feel guilty if you don't say yes? You just wanted to be like and you're scared that by saying no it's going to make someone dislike you? Interesting hey?  Saying "no" is a life skill that we all need to learn.. but is it easier said than done? What are some ways you can say no without offending people? When is it acceptable to say no? Lloydy & Bon discuss all of the above in "THE POWER OF SAYING NO"

Here's to reaching double digits of our poddy! This week we're discussing self sabotage - what is it, and why do we do it. The truth is we have all done it at some stage in our lives, but we tend to self sabotage the most when we're going through a break up, fearful of the unknown and when trying to reach our goals.  We put it out to the people for examples of some of their self sabotaging behaviour and although we can laugh it off sometimes, try and think to yourself  the next time you question, doubt, put yourself down, go to that sad song playlist, why am I really doing this and is it good for me to be doing so? To check out the playlist Bon was raving about - head to  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2GzcUf8q57c8dc4Nfs92Hl?si=k11qwqlUQZaL_BTkmBY02A To buy ZOE FOSTER BLAKES book "Break Up Boss", head to  https://www.booktopia.com.au/break-up-boss-zo-foster-blake/book/9780143788768.html?source=pla&gclid=Cj0KCQiAh4j-BRCsARIsAGeV12BjgCHQYkxln-dMjEfLn1dNE6Y0cKD8_iGXU1Hm14uw84pUMhVYWHoaAqjaEALw_wcB OR get it on Audible today !

Disable snooze mode! One week off and we are back friends! Todays episode is just a lil short one on making friends in your 20s and keeping friendships. We discuss Bumble Friends (yes this is a thing), importance of listening to one another and allowing your hobbies expanding your friendship horizons.  

HEEEEELLLOOOOOO. 8 Weeks of poddy fun already - can you believe it?!  This week we're having a few lols at things you should do, but don't. We're talking all things from not letting your petrol tank go all the way down to empty before filling up to papsmears and prostate checks.  Take these as perhaps a little friendly reminder to do some of the more important things.. and a little bit of reassurance with others that no, you are not alone and other people also don't fold their fitted sheets properly. What are some things you should do but don't? Let us know your thoughts. Share it to your stories on Instagram and tag us @so.thisisgrowingup or DM us.  Don't forget to Follow/Subscribe to our poddy so you're the first to know when our next episode drops!

SHUT THE FRONT DOOR - WE HAVE MADE IT TO PODCAST 7.. and for some reason that is the magic number where you can officially say you're podcasters.. yahooooo! Today's episode we talk about things you wish you could tell your younger self. SO what does this mean? Basically it's things you've learnt as you've gotten older that you may not have realised at a younger age.  We put this one out to the people and got some great feedback of life lessons they've learned. Put your headphones, turn up the radio in the car because this one we think you'll be able to relate to.  As usual, hit that Subscribe/Follow button on your podcast streaming site and give us some love. Also shout out to all of our wonderful listeners who have helped us reach over 1000 downloads! THANK YOU. 

HEEEELLLOOOOOOOOOO ! Episode 6 - we've almost made it to number 7 - the (unofficial) podcaster goal of being an ONGOING PODDY.. (almost, let's not get ahead of ourselves here). TODAY WE TALK RED FLAGS. You know that sign that flashes saying "danger" or "warning"? That there, is a red flag.. and we're here today talking about the red flags we so commonly miss in relationships, friendships and workplaces. Sometimes they're less obvious - because we're not actively looking for flaws in someone or something, other times they're so bloody crystal clear it's like a red flag to a bull ... but we choose to ignore it. Why is it important to identify red flags? Because red flags are an indication that something is not right - it's an issue, something that NEEDS to be addressed, avoided or eliminated. They're called red flags for a reason.. it's a warning! What makes a person toxic? What are toxic signs to look out for in a workplace, relationship or friendship? We got you covered here. Remember fill your own cup first. It's important to be able to distinguish between those that drain you, and those that will fill up your cup. YOU DO YOU BOO! As you get older, you are busy, have more responsibilities and priorities. Make sure the people you make time for are people who will lift you up and who would do the same for you. 

Wellllll we've made it to Episode 5 & we can't thank you all enough for coming on this journey with us and tuning in weekly. This week we talk about the COVID-19 Pandemic and perception. As the optimists we are, we take a look at the way the pandemic has shaped us and helped us grow. We are under no circumstances dismissing how difficult this year has been in terms of challenges and obstacles we have had to (and are still) overcoming, however, in every negative there is a positive.  We discuss self growth, quality time with loved ones, having an attitude of gratitude, the benefits of technology and routines.  Cheeky shout out to all the Covid Champions who have worked tirelessly through the pandemic. We thank you! 

Bon & LLoyd are BACK for an episode on cash money! More money, more problems? Or the opposite?  We discuss Smashed Avo > House Deposits, Good Debt vs. Bad Debt (yes they're different), The Barefoot Investor and super EASY money savings tip and tricks that you can apply to your life. Cheeky disclaimer: We are NAHT financial advisors but we have got our heads switched on (most of the time) when it comes to money and prioritising our needs > wants.  Lloyd has his own business and Bon is a frugal *cough* cheap skate *cough* shopper with some nifty lil tricks.  Find the book The Barefoot Investor at major retailers like Target, Big W and Kmart as well as your local bookstore #supportlocal. You can also find "Unfucking Your Finances". Check out our recommended apps: Raiz &  Shopback via the App Store or Google Play and the websites:  https://www.studentbeans.com/au & Honey Chrome extension  for some more money savings tips!

Hiiiiiii we are back for Week 3, poddy 3 and boy oh boy is a deep chat today.  We discuss all aspects of mental health including who & what influences our mindset, challenges we face and what are some key triggers. Bon tells us about her struggle with her mental health over the years, what triggered her and how she got to where she is today (cheeky side note** a bloody good place) and we briefly discuss breaking stigmas surrounding expectations of men. Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions about eating disorders, depression and anxiety and may be confronting for some listeners. Apologies for some background noise and some less than perfect sound quality - this is the reality of working from home and from two separate locations.  If you are struggling with your mental health, please reach out to someone you trust and seek professional help.  Some fantastic sites you can get help from are:  BEYOND BLUE: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/  R U OK https://www.ruok.org.au/  Everyman veryman.org.au

Hiiiiiiiiiiii and hellooooo! We're back for Episode 2 where we discuss our Morning Routines and Rituals and how having a routine can set you up for success.  We dive into ideas of 'priming' and cold water therapy as well as simple things like making the bed and exercise and the benefits of these.  Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @so.thisisgrowingup and follow/subscribe to get our weekly podcasts!  For more information on cold water therapy and how to integrate it into your day visit https://2mealday.com/article/cold-therapy-incorporate/ OR  https://www.tonyrobbins.com/health-vitality/the-power-of-cold-water/   To learn more about "priming", you can watch the Tony Robbins youtube video "This Daily Habit Will Prime Your Brain To Be Its Best | Tony Robbins" via tps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=faTGTgid8Uc  

Haiiii, hello there and welcome to our brand spanking new poddy "So This Is Growing Up", with a couple of twenty something's navigating their way through what it means to be an adult. We are so excited to bring to you a new podcast about things we have learnt on our "growing up" journey and explore topics and questions that so many of us are faced with as young adults. Today we're starting things off with the age old saying "Everything Happens For A Reason". As two positive vibe tribe kinds of people, we explore how the negative can in fact become a positive and hopefully open your mind up to the concept a little bit more. Don't forget to leave a review and follow us on Instagram @so.thisisgrowingup  We are SO excited for this new journey and can't wait to bring out the next few episodes!