Why do bad things happen to good people? Why can life be so unfair? Can we predict how we will behave in the face of adversity? Join us as we share our thoughts on journalist Leigh Sales' book, 'Any Ordinary Day' - a book about tragedy, fairness and the human condition.
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Welcome to all our friends, new and old, tuning in! We’re so excited to be back behind the microphones, chatting about all the places our minds have wandered over the past few months—gigs, mosh pits, sparkling water, waitressing, and more. We're thinking about: What 'should' we be doing right now? One minute, we’re encouraged to travel as much as possible in our 20s, and the next, we’re being told to wake up at 5AM and climb the corporate ladder. So, how do we deinfluence ourselves from all of the noise? Oh, and let’s not forget about dating. Today, we’re diving into what we think it really means to date with intention.
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And so this concludes another year of podcasting! We've sat, we've had a ponder and we've concocted a list of questions to spark some personal reflections of the past 11 months. What have we learnt in 2024? What was the most interesting conversation? Who inspired us? Join our final episode of the year, for some collective musing.
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Dilemmas, we all have them. Some big, some small, and often very annoying. So here we are, your agony aunts ready to save the day and tell you exactly what we think of your situation! How to tell your friends you can hear them having 'fun' every single night, should you send that third message to your new friend, and how manageable is juggling a part time job and uni for first years? We have all the answers and more.
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This time of year has us both feeling a bit emotional, between exam stress, life changes, and even the spice level of hot pot. Mel’s back from her backpacking adventure, ready to share stories from far north Queensland, while Issy preps for end-of-year exams and tackles ways to manage stress. We dive into how big (or small) life changes - or the lack thereof - may influence our emotions. What can our feelings reveal, and how can tuning into them help us to better understand ourselves? Join us for all that and more.
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It's 2024, and as if printing at home is still a pain in you know what?! Maybe it is better than being victim to the customer service at an Officeworks though... Where is the best and worst customer service found? Join in today as we reflect on some awkward moments of everyday life, we're talking flat smiles, corporate lingo and long periods of silence. Plus what actually makes something awkward anyway? Today we also unpack multilevel marketing schemes otherwise known as MLMs and specifically the infamous 'Arbonne'. If you have ever been a victim to their marketing ploys, tested their products or heard of their brand this will be an interesting listen for you. What is the difference between a MLM and pyramid scheme? Who do they target? And why or how can these brands even exist?
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Today we are joined by avid traveller Stephanie Baker. Steph has travelled to 60 different countries around the globe and counting! She is a tour leader, disability support worker and jack of all trades with 6 qualifications and no end to her learnings in sight. Steph is not short of stories, as she recounts some of her most remarkable travel experiences including her trip through Kenya and some of her most challenging moments on the road. We speak about solo travel, self-growth and the pursuit of life passions. Why should people travel? How do you find the courage to travel alone? Tune in to hear the travel tips and tricks you wouldn't want to miss.
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Nora Seed is on the edge of life and death within the Midnight Library. She has the chance to relive as if she had done things differently. The opportunity to rewrite her biggest regrets... In this episode we give you the lowdown on this novel, 'The Midnight Library' by Matt Haig. We delve into all of our juicy thoughts about the characters, writing style, and major themes. Of course we will also tell you our ratings and reflections on the book too. What did we think overall? What can we learn from Nora about the theme of regret? And what philosophies on life does Matt Haig leave us thinking about?
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses themes of mental health, depression and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.
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Skull and Bones, Illuminati, The Knights Templar, Freemasons; secret societies have been around for ages. But what is a secret society, and what does it take to be in one? Bit of a different episode for you all today! Listen in as we get our creative juices flowing and tell you what our secret societies would be all about. Would you want to join?
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It's season 2 baby and our full time hobby is getting a makeover! Today we have a chitchat about our super fun photo shoot and reflect on our podcasting journey over the last couple of years. We also share our thoughts on resilience (what's it all about?) and chat about some ridiculous moments from the iconic 2000's reality tv show, American Cheapskates. Join in at risk of amusement!
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What's next for Amusing? Well, it is back with Season 2! Join Issy and Mel for more book reviews, dating catch-ups, dilemma diaries and sprinkles of wisdom. This is the show for wholesome heart to hearts, philosophical ramblings and a healthy amount of introspection. These girls are your best friends, big sisters and agony aunts all rolled into one, here to muse and be amused by life!
Today we're giving you our thoughts on the saying 'life is like...' Is it like a box of chocolates, or a train whizzing past, or a bicycle ready to tip over? Perception is a funny thing. It is highly influenced by our personality types, experiences, emotions and perhaps even attachment styles among other things. Why can we perceive things to be so vastly different from others?
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Discussing our latest read 'Conversations on Love' by Natasha Lunn. Featuring a compilation of interviews strung together by the author's personal experiences, this book has innumerable gems of wisdom to share on love, loss and grief. Today we share our thoughts on the book's insights around: How do we find love? How do we sustain love? And how do we survive losing love? Join in for a collection of our reflections and vital takeaways on the big L word.
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Dribble time is back! We are weird, people are weird and so join us for 30 minutes to chat about the oddities of life. Strange addictions, peculiar body curiosities and more, we've got you covered.
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Issy is back! We hear about her adventures motorbiking through Vietnam, the iced salt coffees consumed, lush scenery traversed and lots of poop stories in between. In the meantime, Mel's been having random revelations about life, good karma and dating to share. Grab a cuppa, take a stroll in the sunshine or catch up with us on your way home!
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Welcome back to Ask Amusing, a series where we unpack your sticky situations. Should I see a psychologist? When's it time to break up with a friend? Medical school, cheap dates and more of your questions. Sit in with your agony aunts for some big sister, best friend advice on these questions! Don't forget you can send in your own situations via the Qoohme link in our Insta bio.
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We are big promoters of reflection and self-awareness but it's time to address the elephant in the room! We have begun to wonder if being too introspective could be just plain exhausting? I mean, imagine if we decided to switch off our desire to better ourselves and muted our self-critical internal monologue. Instead of finding ways to be more productive, fitter or smarter, maybe we could just take a backseat for a while and enjoy our lives. Would we be more carefree? Less stressed? Having more fun? How do we find the balance between helping ourselves improve and just forgetting about it all for a while? References: Article, A Culture of Introspective Captivity, https://mentalhellth.xyz/p/a-culture-of-introspective-captivity Instagram: @amusingpodcast_ TikTok: @amusingpodcast Every star rating and review goes a long way. If you are feeling generous, help your pals out by sending through some love!
Regrets... we've all got them. But, what is regret? What do we often regret in our 20's? And why might we experience that all too familiar feeling of missing out or wasting time? Life is a juggling act at the best of times as we wonder whether we should travel now or wait until we've started a professional career? Should we seek a romantic relationship, or spend our 20's single? Perhaps there are no correct answers. So how do we navigate these risks and find the courage to take a leap?
References: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, by John Koenig
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