Episode 19 – Still Catching Up
In their second catch-up after an unintentional hiatus, El and Don reflect on life lately—from university rejection and time perception to memory quirks, energetic dips, and the emotional impact of furniture and routines.

They navigate frustrations around the barriers faced by mature students, share vulnerable moments from recent weeks, and laugh through stories of memory lapses, karaoke machines, and Denmark trips. The conversation is loose and wide-ranging—true to its title—but full of heart and insight.

🔹 The emotional toll of rejection—and asking for help
🔹 Time, memory, and why everything feels like a blur
🔹 Navigating burnout, routines, and reconnection
🔹 Small joys: side quests, song references, and shared sofas
🔹 Big topics brewing: boundaries, discomfort, and future episodes

Spontaneous, reflective, and full of that familiar blend of honesty and humour. An episode that lingers in the in-between, where life really happens.

Keywords: friendship podcast, neurodivergence, mature student life, burnout, memory, routines, life transitions, honest conversation, boundaries, emotional check-in