Twenties Inspired : Recent Episodes
Holly Simpson
I am on a mission to design my twenties around happiness and purpose! From having been in positions where I haven't been living according to what makes me happy, I have come to realize the importance of health and happiness above all else. The podcast is designed to inspire you to design a life you love through authentic chats on self-growth, health, following passions, and discussing the challenges we face in our 20s and how to overcome them!
I would like to invite anyone to join me in living according to what makes us happy and not subscribing to a life based on societal expectations!! :)
Twenties Inspired is undergoing some significant changes! In this short episode, we discuss the new brand mission, vision, purpose, what to expect moving forward, and the ideal listener and guest. This will be a rebranding starting in early August once I get back from Europe travels!!
You could play it safe, you could stay at that stable job that you don't really enjoy, longing for the weekend and waiting on that paycheck. It's good money, you could stay there, you’re comfortable and in your comfort zone, and it's doable. If you want a stable, cruisy decade without challenges, failures, learnings & adventure, this is not the episode for you. I am here to encourage you to take calculated risks, to launch into the unknown, and to push yourself out of your comfort zone. To challenge yourself. To lean into what scares you most but what's always on your mind. Today we're talking about taking risks in your twenties!!
We go through:
- Why the twenties are the best time to experiment & take those risks!
- How the Millenial & Gen Z generations are changing the Working Climate
- The rise in entrepreneurship & the passion project
- Job hopping & skill stacking
- Solo traveling
- Experiences abroad
- Moving to a new city by yourself
As always I would love to hear your thoughts & feelings on the episode! Send me a message on Insta and join the community: https://www.instagram.com/twentiesinspired/?next=%2F
Although the twenties can be a time of excitement, new experiences, opportunities & self-discovery, it's safe to say that many of us also experience a lot of internal stress! A lot of the stress we experience comes from our own pressures & high expectations for ourselves & our futures. We place so much pressure on ourselves to be successful and land that perfect job, to be financially secure and move into that perfect apartment, to be keeping up with our peers, to have that perfect summer body, to have quality friendships and relationships, and pressures to have high performance in every area of our lives. This can cause unnecessary self-induced stress and prevent us from living in the present. In this episode, we’re pushing external stressors and environmental pressures aside because according to psychology, we too are the ones to blame for our stress levels.
In this episode, we dive into the following:
- The twenties and the pressures that we place on ourselves in this decade
- The Psychology of self-imposed stress & being trapped in a toxic cycle
- My own experiences with life stress & realizations about myself
- The familiarity & habit of stress
- The sense of accomplishment associated with stress
- Social validation & perceived productivity
- Fear of failure & inadequacy
- The rise of perfectionism in the Gen Z generation
- The balance between healthy doses of stress & toxic stress
- Chronic stress
- Tips to overcome & manage stress!
- My experiences with journaling
As always I would love to hear your thoughts & feelings on the episode! Send me a message on Insta and join the community: https://www.instagram.com/twentiesinspired/?next=%2F
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This episode is all about the belief that we have in ourselves, and in our own abilities to achieve our goals and turn our dreams into reality. According to psychology, we not only have to believe that we can achieve our goals but also that we will achieve our goals. That we have the drive, motivation, and commitment to follow through with our goals. This comes down to our self-confidence & self-efficacy!
In this episode, we take a deep dive into:
- Self-efficacy and its recognized importance in creating success
- The difference between self-confidence & self-efficacy
- The qualities of people with high self-efficacy
- My own gaps in my beliefs about myself & my skills
- My personal struggles with self-efficacy
- The importance of celebrating small wins & tracking progress
- Playing to your strengths in life
- Setting goals in line with priorities & values
- How seeing others succeed boosts our self-efficacy
- Seeking positive affirmations
As always I would love to hear your thoughts & feelings on the episode! Send me a message on Insta and join the community: https://www.instagram.com/twentiesinspired/?next=%2F
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Imagine what you could do, what you could accomplish, and who you would be if you weren’t afraid of how others would perceive you! I think too many dreams and goals have been dismissed due to fear of judgement and social criticism. This episode is not here to tell you to just get over what other people think of you and start expressing yourself because quite frankly... it's not that simple. There are scientific & psychological reasons behind why we fear what other people think of us. This episode is to instead, chat through practical ways that we can overcome this fear and start living a life that's meant for us with confidence!
In this episode, we go through:
- Why we fear judgement from others and social criticisms
- The science and psychology behind needing to belong
- The importance of psychological safety & belonging in our social circles
- My personal experiences with judgement and struggles with expressing myself
- How I have been able to launch a self-development podcast and overcome my fear of judgement
- Your social environment and how this can influence your confidence
- Creating a tribe of similarity!
- Subscribing to the right content on Social Media
- Investing in yourself
- Building self-confidence
As always I would love to hear your thoughts & feelings on the episode! Send me a message on Insta and join the community: https://www.instagram.com/twentiesinspired/?next=%2F
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In this episode, we’re talking to Nathan Moss who is the mastermind behind Uncle Nathan, his own brand which he developed from scratch! Uncle Nathan is an online ecosystem consisting of the Post School Podcast, the Uncle Nathan Blog as well as his social platforms where Nathan shares his personal life learnings and insights from others.
I wanted to bring Nathan on Twenties Inspired to share his wisdom and knowledge about all things to do with following your passions and turning your passion project into an opportunity to design your dream life! This is a jam-packed episode, full of value on different topics!
In this episode, we take a deep dive into:
- An Intro to Nathan Moss and his purpose behind Uncle Nathan
- Mental health & breaking the stigma of seeing a therapist
- The mindset around creating a life you love and not settling for any less
- Work-life balance!
- The reality of the entrepreneur lifestyle and what it's actually like behind the scenes
- Work ethic and what it really takes to turn your dreams into your reality
- Traveling in your 20s & self-discovery
- Dealing with breakups and letting go of friendships
- Should you monetize your hobby?
- Moving to a new city & fresh starts
- Biggest life lessons & life learnings
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed speaking to Nathan! As mentioned, the link to The Post-School Podcast and Nathan's socials is below:
- https://linktr.ee/unclenathanco?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
There is alot to say about purpose these days and I believe for good reason. However, there are layers to purpose that I would like to unpack in this episode. This episode is not designed to stress you out into thinking that you may need to find your one lifes purpose or you won’t live a happy and fulfilling life, not at all! I instead, talk about purpose in a more realistic and relatable way that doesn't end with you banging your head on the wall questioning whether or not you have purpose in your life. Although it is arguably an important question.
In this episode we dive into:
- What purpose actually is and how it relates to our lives
- The health benefits of having a purpose
- How different cultures view purpose
- Identifying a purpose
- My conflicting views on purpose and the stress associated with the idea of needing to 'find a purpose'
- How purpose is misrepresented in social media (in my opinion)
- Having a more relaxed view on purpose in life
As always i'd love to hear your thoughts and stories. Slide into my Instagram and join the community: https://www.instagram.com/twentiesinspired/?next=%2F
Ahh the timeline of your twenties! A massive contributor to the stress we all seem to go through in this decade. We have an incredible amount of expectations of life events we need to tick off to feel successful in our twenties. This episode is to acknowledge that we are all on different paths in life and to inspire you to follow what feels right to you!
In this episode, we chat through:
- Societal Expectations & The Timeline
- The Normality of Failure & Setbacks in your twenties
- Age expectations and the stress associated with planning life events in line with your age
- The benefits of goal setting & manifestation
- Learning to embrace the uncertainty of life
- Living in the moment
As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the episode and your own stories too! Reach out on my Instagram & join the community: https://www.instagram.com/twentiesinspired/?next=%2F
The quarter-life crisis is a very real experience that many of us will go through in our twenties! I have realized that I have just been through or am arguably still going through the quarter-life crisis, so naturally, we went down the rabbit hole with the research, and this episode was born.
In this episode, I talk through:
- My personal experience in crisis mode
- The stages of the quarter-life crisis & personal stories surrounding each stage
- Overcoming the crisis & becoming more aligned with yourself
- Self reminders & Mindset
As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the episode and your own stories too! Reach out on my Instagram & join the community: https://www.instagram.com/twentiesinspired/?next=%2F
Decision-making can be an overwhelming and consuming process, particularly in our twenties when we are still figuring out who we are and what we want in life. I have made some questionable life decisions so far and have learned a lot in the process. I have also (more recently) made some really difficult decisions that I am quite proud of and have complete peace with. This episode is made up of lessons I have learned through my decision-making processes and research from those much wiser about how to make effective decisions without feelings of regret.
In this episode, we go through:
- Why making life decisions can be overwhelming in your twenties
- Your 5 core values and how they can guide you in the decision-making process
- Being specific about who you speak to & who you seek advice from
- The pros & cons list
- Visualization
As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the episode and your own stories too! Reach out on my Instagram & join the community: https://www.instagram.com/twentiesinspired/?next=%2F
This episode is a mix of a whole bunch of life lessons and learnings that I have experienced over the last 2 years. Our twenties are full of exciting and meaningful learnings as well as some pretty challenging lessons. This episode dives into the good, the bad, and all the in-between of navigating our twenties.
As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the episode and your own stories too! Reach out on my Instagram & join the community: https://www.instagram.com/twentiesinspired/?next=%2F
New beginnings are always a time full of mixed emotions! They involve a whole lot of change and courage as they usually involve leaving or ending something beforehand. In this episode, I chat about my love for change and new starts but also how to go about a new chapter without dismissing the past...
In this episode, we go through:
- My personal love for change and new beginnings
- The importance of knowing when to quit
- How quitting or leaving something is not a weakness
- The importance of reflection in having a successful fresh start & why we should forgive the past to move forward!
- How the mindset and energy we adopt will attract a positive new beginning
- How I am personally going about my exciting new chapter!
And a whole bunch of stories!!
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I have learned the power of asking for what you want in life! I genuinely believe that in order to live a life that we love, we must be able to initiate difficult conversations and speak up about what we want and where we see ourselves moving in life. We limit so much of our potential for happiness & growth if we are unable to address the areas in our lives that aren't bringing us up.
In this episode, I will get into:
- A Personal story of how I struggle with asking for things...
- Are you an asker or a guesser?
- Do Australians struggle more than other cultures with being honest?
- The importance of speaking up & asking for what you want
- How difficult conversations are a stepping stone to life changes
- My tips for being more confident in having uncomfortable conversations
And a whole bunch of stories!!
I would love to hear from you! Join the community and reach out on my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twentiesinspired/?next=%2F
There are so many benefits to having both a routine and times for spontaneity & chaos in life! In this episode, I chat through how I seem to live in seasons of routine and 'the grind' and then months of spontaneity and chaos... I am personally on a mission to balance the two!
In this episode we cover:
- Having a balance between routine & spontaneity
- How I tend to live in seasons of routine/structure and chaos!
- How routines allow for consistency and provide a blueprint for achieving goals
- The health benefits of having a morning & night routine
- How spontaneity allows for creativity & innovation
- How spontaneity keeps life exciting and fresh
- Spontaneity and decision making
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The grind and hustle culture is promoted as the ideal way to live a successful life. Of course, I believe that we need to work hard and employ discipline to achieve our goals. However, in order to have a sustainable and long-term approach, balance is key!! In this episode, I dive into hustle culture and my personal experiences with the grind.
- A deep dive into hustle culture in the corporate world & the health and fitness industry.
- My personal experiences with burnout and stress from grinding.
- How to grind sustainably and achieve our long-term goals without burnout
- The importance of having a purpose behind the task/ our goals
- How our motivations behind the task/goals will impact our experience
- Health and well-being factors we have to make sure we are not excluding
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You never know who you are going to meet and where one person's story, perspective, experience, or idea may take you! In this episode, I discuss the benefits of networking on our health & happiness and why we should all actively increase our networks and meet new people in our 20s! I also dive into personal stories of how meeting new people has changed my life and opened a doorway to new perspectives and ideas. I am an avid traveler and will always love socializing and here's why!!
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LIFE IS NOT A RACE!!! Feeling lost and like we are constantly behind in our 20s is so common. In this episode, I explore the differences between these feelings, my personal experiences with them, why they are so common in our 20s, and tips on how to overcome them.
Your social, home & working environment has a massive impact on your happiness, wellbeing & success in life. In this episode, I dive into how we can recognise when we are foundations are working well for us and when it may be time for a change in environments. I talk about personal experiences and how making changes to my environment has changed my life. From being in really positive and happy environments, to being in the wrong environment for myself, I am now able to recognise when I my foundations are helping me thrive!