It can be a common experience to lose yourself in a relationship. Whether the relationship was toxic or positive, once you've got the love goggles on you can become all consumed by the other person and forget to hang out with your friends or even neglect the solo activities that you used to love. In this week's episode I discuss why we can lose ourselves to someone else and my tips to getting to know yourself again after a breakup.

Topics covered:

• Why we lose ourselves in a relationship.
• How toxic relationships can make us lose our identity.
• My tips on how to get to know yourself again after a breakup.
• Why you should try new things after a breakup.
• How to reconnect with friends and family after a breakup.

I hope you enjoyed the episode!

- Amy Xx

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Anyone else have expensive hobbies? 😭 My bestie Eryn and I definitely do. Whether it be pilates, matcha, or staying on trend, everything we love costs a pretty penny. That may not be an issue for some, but for us (on our student budgets) it can be difficult! In this week's episode I'm joined by Eryn and we are discussing how to be a baddie on a budget.

Topic's covered:

• Our top 10 tips for being a 'baddie on a budget'.
• The importance of planning out your weekly budget.
• Why you should set yourself a 'fun' allowance each week.
• Tips on how to shop your wardrobe to save money on new outfits.
• How to access cheap pilates/workout classes.
• The importance of learning to say no to plans when it is out of your budget.

We hope you enjoy this episode! Please let me know what you thought by answering the poll and/or question below.

- Amy Xx

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In this week's episode I am discussing all things passion projects. From the initial stages of self-doubt, to taking the first steps, I discuss the ins and outs of putting yourself out there with your passion project. Whether you are thinking of writing a novel, taking your Instagram more seriously, or even starting a podcast, this episode is your guide to turning your passion into something for all of the world to love!

Topics covered:

• What is a passion project?
• Passion project vs business venture
• The benefits of starting a passion project in your twenties

• Dealing with self-doubt and fear of failure
• How to combat fear of judgement
• Tips on how to start your passion project

I hope you enjoy the episode! Please let me know what you thought by answering the poll and question below.

- Amy Xx

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We are now halfway through 2024! It is winter here in Australia and during this time of year, it feels like we all lose a lot of motivation and momentum, so to combat that, we can use the middle of the year as a 'check in point' to check in with ourselves, what we have achieved, what we want to change and what we want to work on. In this week's episode I bring on one of my besties - Eryn, and we discuss a 30-day challenge we are setting ourselves to reset our lives and get back to living in alignment with our greater goals.

Topics covered:

• How to break down big goals to make them more achievable
• July reset challenge
• Tips to help you achieve your goals

We hope you enjoyed the episode! Please let me know what you thought by answering the poll and question below.

- Amy Xx

Stereotypical study tips like using flashcards and re-reading notes over and over don't work for everyone, they especially don't work for me! In this week's episode I discuss realistic tips that I use to help me slay the uni year and retain information for exams.

Topics covered:

• Time-management tips: time blocking, making lists, setting goals.
• The benefits of having a study buddy.
• Why you should switch up your study environment.
• Rest is productive.
• Self-care to prevent burnout.
• Revising tips to help you understand concepts and retain information.

I hope you enjoy the episode!

- Amy Xx

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Breakup advice commonly targets how to heal in the long-term whereas, the intense feelings of heartbreak that come immediately after a breakup are often overlooked. In this week's episode I give 8 tips aimed at helping those that are going through a 'fresh' breakup. The first couple of weeks after a relationship ends are distressing and so intense, so these tips aim to help you navigate this time.

Topics covered:

• Why you need to go no contact.
• The importance of letting yourself feel.
• Mindsets to embrace when trying to move on.
• 'Healthy' revenge era.

I hope you enjoy the episode! Let me know what you thought by answering the poll and question below.

- Amy Xx

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For this months book club I thought I'd give you some book recommendations that are perfect to read during your twenties. The twenties are a time that can be filled with uncertainty, self-doubt and changes so these books are ideal to guide you through these challenges.

I hope you enjoy the episode!

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Winter makes it so much harder to get out of bed and stay motivated so in this week's episode I'm giving you all of my tips to beat the winter blues and romanticise the winter season. After all, we shouldn't just endure winter, we should embrace it!

Topics covered:

• The importance of sunlight and getting outside during winter.
• How to romanticise the winter season.
• Different cultural outlooks on winter + what we can learn from that.
• Why we should bring back bucket lists.
• Winter activity ideas.
• The importance of exercise and eating well for mental wellbeing.
• Cozy habits to take up during winter.

I hope you enjoy the episode! Let me know what you thought by answering the poll and question below.

- Amy Xx

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Despite it often feeling distressing, outgrowing friendships is a completely normal experience as we get older. In this week's episode I discuss reasons why we outgrow certain friendships and what makes a friendship that will last.

Topics covered:

• Difference between childhood vs adult friendships.
• The pressure of the 'best friend' title.
• Transitioning from a childhood friendship to an adult friendship.
• Reasons why it is common to outgrow friendships in our twenties.
• Signs that you have outgrown a friendship.

I hope you enjoy the episode!

- Amy Xx

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After a tough week, Sunday is your chance to hit the reset button and nurture yourself with some self-care. In this episode I discuss how to develop the ultimate Sunday reset routine to go into a new week feeling like your best self.

Topics covered:

• Cold plunges: benefits and why I love them.
• Why should we 'Sunday reset?'
• My ideal Sunday reset routine.
• How to streamline your Monday mornings to set yourself up for ease.
• The ideal at home spa night.
• The importance of consuming 'feel-good' content to improve mood.

I hope you enjoy the episode! Don't forget to answer the poll and question below.

- Amy Xx

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For our April bookclub episode I reviewed Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings. Let me know what you thought about Magnolia Parks in the poll below.

I hope you enjoy the episode!

- Amy Xx

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This week's episode is a continuation of the 22 things I have learnt so far in my twenties (listen to last weeks episode for part 1).

Topics covered in this episode:

• Reframing 'healthy eating' to stop restricting.
• Benefits of travel in your twenties.
• Dealing with rejection in your twenties.
• How to cultivate quality friendships.
• Using discipline to achieve goals.
• Nobody has the right to access you.

I hope you enjoy the episode! Don't forget to follow the podcast and vote on the poll below.

- Amy Xx

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I turned 22 this past weekend so I wanted to reflect on the things I have learnt throughout my twenties so far. In this episode I share 11 of the lessons I have learnt during the past two years of being in my twenties, including lessons in friendships, relationships and life. There will be a part 2 to this episode where I share the other 11 life lessons I have learnt thus far.

I hope you enjoy the episode!

- Amy Xx

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Trying to balance our health while navigating an extremely busy schedule can feel overwhelming, if not impossible. In this episode I'm here to tell you that being busy doesn't mean we have to sacrifice our healthy habits. Looking after your health while in your busy girl era may look a little bit different but it is not impossible!

Topics covered in this episode:

• The 3 dimensions of our health.
• The interconnectedness of the dimensions of health.
• Why it is especially important to look after yourself during busy stages of life.
• Easy tips to promote physical, mental and social health in a busy schedule.

I hope you enjoy the episode! Don't forget to give the podcast a star rating and answer the poll below.

- Amy xx

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This week's episode is our monthly book club! In this episode I reviewed Powerless by Lauren Roberts. Let me know what you thought about Powerless in the poll below.

I hope you enjoy the episode!

- Amy xx

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2023 was the year of girlhood. The release of Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' and Taylor Swift embarking on her eras tour has sparked a huge celebration for girlhood and being a woman. Women all around the world were reigniting their excitement for the things they loved in their childhood like friendship bracelets, wearing bows in their hair and collecting barbie dolls. In this episode I talk all things girlhood and why we should be embracing it in our adult life.

Topics covered:

• What is girlhood?
• Mourning your childhood.
• Letting go of your childhood for women vs men.
• The influence of the Barbie movie and Taylor Swift for women.
• Why it is important to nurture your inner child.
• How embracing girlhood is an act of feminism.
• Ways to embrace girlhood in your adult life.

I hope you enjoy the episode! Please answer the Q & A and let me know how you embrace girlhood/your inner child.

- Amy xx

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'Romanticising your life' is a phrase we see all over social media. While some may think romanticising life is redundant, there are actually so many benefits to be reaped from trying to see the beauty in the more 'mundane' moments of daily life. In this week's episode I discuss all things romanticising life; the benefits of it, why you should romanticise life in your twenties, and specific ways you can romanticise your day-to-day routine.

Topics covered:

• What does 'romanticising life' mean?
• Benefits of romanticising your life.
• Mental and physical health benefits of gratitude.
• Benefits of present moment awareness/mindfulness.
• Why we should romanticise life in our twenties.
• 13 specific ways to romanticise your everyday routine.

I hope you enjoy the episode. Don't forget to follow The Twenties Mindset and leave a star rating if you haven't already!

Lot's of love,

- Amy xx

Sources used:

• Benefits of gratitude: https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier 
• Benefits of present moment awareness: https://thehumancondition.com/present-moment-awareness/#:~:text=Other%20studies%20have%20examined%20the,moment%20can%20alleviate%20sleep%20disorders.&text=It%20has%20also%20been%20associated,and%20discomfort%20in%20cancer%20patients. 

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Feeling lost and uncertain in your twenties is almost like a right of passage for all the twenty-somethings out there, but that doesn't mean that it's easy. Our twenties are a decade full of huge life changes and amounting pressures which make feeling lost inevitable, but these feelings of uncertainty can be really difficult to navigate. In this week's episode I discuss reasons why it is so normal for us twenty-somethings to feel such uncertainty during this stage of life and I also give strategies you can use to ease these feelings of doubt and unpredictability.

Topics covered:

• The big adjustments that come with entering your twenties
• The pressure to choose only ONE path for yourself
• The pressure to have it all figured out in your twenties
• The importance of focusing on happiness rather than security
• Why you should reassess your relationships in your twenties

• The importance of boundaries and saying NO
• How people pleasing increasing feelings of uncertainty and not knowing who you are
• The effects of comparison on feeling lost

I hope you enjoy the episode. Don't forget to follow The Twenties Mindset and leave a star rating if you haven't already!

Lot's of love,

- Amy xx

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Love, Sex and Psych is getting a rebrand!! I've loved the journey I have been on this past year with starting my very first podcast. I have learnt a lot along the way but I have come to the decision that I am ready to start the next chapter of this podcast. Love, Sex and Psych will now be called 'The Twenties Mindset.' The Twenties Mindset will be a space where I talk about navigating the ups and downs of life in your twenties. I will be breaking down relationships, societal expectations, careers, self-discovery and everything else that comes with being a twenty-something year old. To spice things up I will also be having a monthly book club episode for anyone that is obsessed with books as much as I am! I hope you can all join me in this new chapter!

The first full episode of The Twenties Mindset will be live at 6am AEST 14/2/24.

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Happy new year!! I've been seeing everyone discussing their ins and outs all over social media recently so I thought it would be the perfect time to discuss my idea of relationship ins and outs - things I want to bring into 2024 vs. things I want to leave behind in 2023 regarding relationships.

I hope you all enjoy the episode!