GROWN UP

How to combat loneliness in lockdown!

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:10:30 GMT

Join us as we discuss "emotional shits", our lowest points during lockdown, dating during coronavirus and what we do when we get stuck in an unproductive rut!

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Are we all addicted to Social Media?

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:20:37 GMT

Are we all addicted to social media? Is everyone lying online? Is Google controlling us? Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of social media, and weigh in on that Paris Hilton documentary!

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How to stay positive during 'Lockdown'.

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 15:58:10 GMT

Join us as we discuss how Laura caught coronavirus and how Abi enjoyed being in lockdown and our thoughts on how to flourish (or at least float) during this quite frankly bonkers time!

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Ghosts: Is there life after death?

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 17:00:40 GMT

Ever done a Ouija board? Had a spooky experience that you can't explain? Or perhaps you think the idea of ghosts is ridiculous! Join Laura and Abi as they interview paranormal investigation team Spectrum Paranormal. Dean's a massive sceptic but loves to investigate the paranormal world, and his aunty Hazel's a hardcore convert. Together they're on a mission to document paranormal activity and answer the question "Is there life after death?"

Founded in 1996 Spectrum Paranormal is one of the most experienced and dedicated paranormal investigation companies in the UK. They have been featured on German and French television and in Time Out, Business Insider and many UK newspapers.

For more information please visit: https://spectrumparanormal.co.uk

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How to Be Smarter With Your Money: From Mortgages to Isa's, Accountants to Credit Ratings!

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:00:01 GMT

How can we get more money? How can we save more money? Are ISA's a waste of time? Laura and Abi have so many money related questions for this weeks extraordinarily ordinary guest Claire Sweet. Claire helps female business owners create "gintastic" future plans! They discuss credit ratings, mortgages and the value of having a great accountant.

Claire Sweet has been featured by the BBC and in the mainstream media including The Telegraph , The Mirror and Moneywise. Perhaps more impressively Claire also keeps a herd of alpaca's in her garden!

To learn more about Claire and how she can help you visit www.peacetogether.co.uk alternatively she can also be found on instagram @peacetogethermoneycoach

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Cruelty Free Fashion and How to Start Your Own Brand

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:00:47 GMT

Join Laura and Abi as they chat to Faux Fur Fashion Designer Nina Hopkins. They discuss what inspired her to start her label, what obstacles she faces as a business owner and what her most proud moments are thus far. They also discover why her label is more sustainable and less cruel than many of the brands that we see on our high streets.

Nina's fashion label Jakke was awarded “Best Faux Fur Brand” in 2017 and “Best Wool Free Brand” in 2018, Jakke was recognised by PETA alongside luxury brands Gucci, Stella McCartney and Net-a-Porter for their animal friendly achievements.

To find out more about Jakke or have a look at their fabulous fashion range you can visit: www.jakke.co.uk. You can also follow Jakke on instagram @jakkeldn

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Modern Dating the Valentine's Day Special: How to embrace online dating, the importance of letting go of your ex and how to have a passionate long-term, loving relationship

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 17:00:48 GMT

Abi works as a matchmaker, headhunter and dating coach at award-winning matchmaking company Little Black Book and has trained with Dr Terri Orbuch in science-based coaching at The Matchmaking Institute, New York. And Laura? Well she's "kissed a lot of people" and is "all over the dating apps like a hot rash". This week they discuss all things modern dating. In honour of St Valentine's Day they reveal how to embrace online dating, the importance of letting go of your ex and how to strike "lucky" and have a passionate long-term, loving relationship.

For more information about Abi please visit: www.abiblears.com or follow her on Instagram @abiblears

For matchmaking enquiries please visit: www.littleblackbooklondon.co.uk

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The rise of the Influencer: How to increase your social media presence and gain more Instagram followers and YouTube subscribers

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:00:29 GMT

This week join Abi as she interviews Laura about all things Instagram and YouTube.

Laura Blair is a fashion and beauty blogger, YouTuber and social media influencer with 157 000 Instagram followers and almost 100 000 YouTube subscribers. Learn how Laura makes a full-time wage from social media, what equipment you should start out with and why you absolutely shouldn't buy your followers.

To learn more about Laura Blair you can follow her @thelaurablair on Instagram, and to keep up to date with the podcast you can follow @grownup_official.

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Sustainable Fashion: How to look fabulous without fast fashion

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:00:42 GMT

Abi wishes her apples weren't wrapped in plastic but eats them anyway and Laura's loosely "flexitarian". Both are confused about which recycling bin is for what and if they as individuals have any power over the environmental crisis. What is fast fashion? Are we actually eating our clothes? And why is Abi weeping about global warming? Should we all just deny responsibility and blame it on the Kardashians? Or could we possibly help our planet and look fabulous all at the same time?

This week Laura and Abi are joined by Friends of the Earth Campainer Muna Suleiman. Muna's recent media work includes BBC Radio 5 Live’s Twenty's Takeover and Channel 5 News’ week long special on the environment. For more information about Friends of the Earth visit www.friendsoftheearth.uk

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Men's Mental Health: From self-harm and suicide ideation, to toxic masculinity and "emotional constipation".

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 17:00:07 GMT

From self-harm and suicide ideation, to toxic masculinity and "emotional constipation". This week Laura and Abi delve into men's mental health with coach and speaker Henry Johnstone.

Self confessed "Mad man" Henry Johnstone is a certified and accredited mens coach, podcaster and metal work expert. To find out more about Henry please vist www.henryjohnstone.org.

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Are we all alcoholics?

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 16:45:41 GMT

Why do hangovers get worse as we age? How much do you have to drink to accidentally kill yourself? Are we all just a little bit alcoholic?

Join Laura and Abi this week as they discover how close to becoming alcoholics they actually are. Discover the app that helps you to monitor your alcohol intake without the pressure of quitting alcohol altogether. Unearth the facts about why alcohol causes cancer, why memory blackouts happen and the staggering amount of people who are alcohol dependent but don't even realise it... Could you be one of them?

This weeks guest is Mark Holmes from DrinkCoach. Mark is a Mental Health Nurse with a First Class BSc specialising in substance misuse with NMC recognised Specialist Practitioner status in Mental Health. He has twenty-seven years nursing experience (17 of which are in addiction services) and has been awarded nurse of the year twice.

If you want to down load drinkapp or book an appointment with someone at DrinkCoach please visit: https://drinkcoach.org.uk/ or follow them on Twitter @DrinkCoach

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Self-Awareness: The secret to career success and the fine art of letting people speak

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 16:00:58 GMT

Ever met someone in the workplace who you simply cannot tolerate? Is there always one person in any team who is, quite frankly, a bit of a d*ck? What do you do if you realise that your boss is an incompetent arse? Meet Steve Sallis: “Failed” footballer turned, Vice Principal, turned mindset coach for elite athletes and business people. Steve has worked for Millwall Football Club, is a consultant for the England U15s national team and he’s the author of “Educating Football”. This week Laura and Abi interrogate Steve on dealing with d*ckheads in the workplace. Listen as they learn about the importance of self-awareness and mastering the fine art of letting people speak.

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Maternal Mental Health: Postnatal depression, perinatal anxiety and stress, and why it's okay not to be the perfect parent!

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 16:00:17 GMT

Pregnancy and parenting can be a terrifying and overwhelming prospect. Join Laura and Abi as they discover the statistics about how many new parents are struggling with their mental health, what to do if you yourself are struggling and laugh along with them as they reveal the slightly ridiculous things they fear about childbirth and parenting.

Their interview this week is with Anna Ceesay, a mother of two, former BBC journalist and Founder of Motherdom- The UK's first maternal mental health and wellbeing magazine.

This one's a little bit "sweary", potentially triggering and admittedly they do start off by getting carried away with "poo talk" but the message is clear... it's okay not to be the perfect parent and you are certainly not alone if you're feeling low. If you're struggling with your mental health please contact your gp. If your gp's about as welcoming as a teething toddler you can do as Anna did and contact The Panda's Foundation by calling: 0843 28 98 401. And for those of you who hate making calls you can also email them on: info@pandasfoundation.org.uk

To grab a copy of Motherdom Magazine please visit www.motherdom.co.uk

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Sleep: Say goodnight to insomnia naturally, and get a great night's sleep!

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 16:30:48 GMT

This week Laura and Abi learn about one of their favourite hobbies, sleeping! Is sleep better for banishing wrinkles than botox? Why do women need more sleep than men? Does sleeping before midnight really make a difference? And how can you get rid of insomnia naturally?

This week's guest is Max Kirsten, an international sleep expert, speaker and an award-winning Sleep Coach. Max successfully treats Insomnia in London and all other anxiety related issues at his insomnia sleep clinic in Knightsbridge. He's also an award-winning Clinical Hypnotherapist, a Master NLP Success Coach and author. Max is dubbed "the hypnotherapist to the stars" with previous hypnotherapy clients including Adele, Ewan Mcgregor, Liam Payne, Tom Hardy and rumour has it David Cameron. Be sure to listen to the end where Max hypnotises Laura and Abi into a state of relaxed bliss.

To learn more about max visit www.thesleepcoach.co.uk

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Is university a waste of money? When is it okay to lie on a cv? And how can you get Wikipedia page?!

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 16:31:47 GMT

This week Laura and Abi chat with Cambridge university alumni Zoe Cunningham. Join them as they work out whether university is a waste of time and money, the situations when lying on a cv is acceptable, and most importantly how YOU can get a Wikipedia page! They uncover the truth about Cambridge university, the role of parental influence in career choice, and debate whether having a strong social media following is more beneficial than education background.

According to her Wikipedia page "Zoe Cunningham is a British business executive and competitive backgammon player. Cunningham serves as the Managing Director of Softwire. She is an advocate for women in technology related businesses, and a contributor to business columns in UK periodicals. In 2010 she became the Ladies World Backgammon Champion. "

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Grief: How to deal with unspeakable loss

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:00:20 GMT

Meet Gary Andrews: Ex-Disney illustrator and cartoonist, director of Fireman Sam and dad of two. Gary lost his wife very suddenly to sepsis in 2017. Suddenly widowed, Gary did what he does best and channelled his grief into his drawings. Every day Gary drew a doodle to express how he was feeling and shared it with his friends on Twitter. Gary went viral. When Laura and Abi saw Gary on The One Show his story resonated so strongly that they reached out to him to come on for a chat about how to deal with unspeakable loss. This is that chat. An ordinary man with an extraordinary talent and a passion for keeping his wife Joy's memory alive. They discuss coping with grief, how to manage unspeakable loss and the importance of open communication as a parent.

"Underneath it all we’re basically human beings and grief is a universal thing and it’s the one thing that is certain when we enter this world... we’re going to leave it and most of us are going to have to deal with it at some point."-Gary Andrews

To look at Gary's heart-warming doodles you can find him @garyscribbler on social media

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Career change: Setting up a business with minimal money!

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 16:00:25 GMT

Stuck in a career shaped rut? Wish you'd followed your passion? Or maybe you still don't know what you want to do when you grow up! Not to worry, join Laura and Abi as they investigate how to set up a successful business or embark on a career change. From finding the initial courage to change careers, to what to do if you don't have any passion left, they have it covered.

Their guest this week is Jennifer Haynes the founder and owner of City Dance Parties. An award winning company which was set up in the comfort of Jennifer's living room, with minimal funding. City Dance Parties won "Best Hen and Stag Provider" at the British Wedding awards 2019. As C.S Lewis says "You're never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream"!

To follow Jennifer and learn more about City Dance Parties you can visit her Instagram @citydanceparties

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Are men really from mars?

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 16:51:01 GMT

Inspired by the iconic self-help book "Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus" Laura and Abi conduct a light-hearted, highly unscientific study to discover whether men and women really are from totally different planets. More of an interrogation than an interview they ask "A Dave" and "A Craig" all the questions their listeners wanted answers to, including: "Why do men ghost women?", "Do all vaginas feel the same?" and "Do you ever look at your naked self in the mirror and feel bitterly disappointed?"

Sensitive Dave is a happy-go-lucky chappie with a positive outlook on life and a passion for Nordic beards and Craig's a big, bald miserable b*stard with a scar down the side of his head who flatly refuses to cry at anything other than death. Collectively they're the most seemingly normal men Laura and Abi could find. Join them as they discuss the definition of feminism, misandry and why men cannot ask for directions.

You can follow Dave on Instagram @bunting1981 and Craig @ninja.craig72

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Regret: How to avoid regret, embrace risk and laugh about becoming a little bit legless

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 16:05:03 GMT

“Having my leg amputated was possibly the best decision I ever made” We beg your pardon?!

Every now and again we're forced to make life changing choices and risk the chance of later regretting our decisions. But what is life without risk? How do we avoid regret? And how do we turn a bleak situation into something we can belly laugh about? Introducing Colin Leggo, UK Pun Champion 2019… although this podcast isn’t that "punny". Colin is a standup comedian and drama teacher who uses his experience as an amputee to, as Abi calls it “make a profit”. Rumour has it, he charges an arm and a leg.

You can follow Colin on Instagram @colinleggo and you can follow The Grown Up Podcast @grownup_official

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Cancer: lottery or lifestyle?

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:13:28 GMT

Cancer is something that happens to other people, until it happens to you or someone you love. With a dramatic rise in cancer diagnoses it’s natural to question whether there’s anything at all we can be doing to prevent it. Is a cancer diagnosis simply just bad luck? Is a cardboard coloured poo really the dream? And does Laura’s “Hindu” neck tattoo really say she’s a tw*t?

Today’s guest is cancer confidence coach Sophie Trew, Sophie was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma at the age of 23. This was her wake-up call. Join Laura and Abi as they discover how Sophie’s cancer diagnosis changed her life, what we can consider doing to optimise our health and how Sophie came to be the founder of Trew Fields, the first holistic health and cancer awareness festival in the world. In 2018 Sophie won an award for being a Remarkable Person for outstanding contribution to the cancer community making her an extraordinarily ordinary person.

*****Today’s podcast comes with lots of opinions, none of which should be taken as medical advice because Laura, Abi and Sophie aren’t doctors. Listen to your doctor and not just your gut and perhaps skip this one if you’re a “Sensitive Sally”*****

If you would like to book tickets to trew fields visit www.trewfields.com

If you would like to provide feedback to the Grown Up podcast, suggest a topic or come on as an extraordinarily ordinary guest you can email thegrownuppodcast@gmail.com. For weekly updates follow @grownup_official on Instagram

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How to bounce back from a break-up and the art of subtle seduction.

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 15:49:16 GMT

Afraid you’re too fat to be fanciable? Wondering if all the “good options” died? Questioning whether it’s ever okay for a woman to make the first move?! Laura and Abi discuss 21st Century dating with the UK’s top dating coach Hayley Quinn. Covering pacing relationships, recognising boundary pushers and creating more dating opportunities for yourself. They unearth the magic of turning up 20 minutes early and how to cleanse yourself of that ex who just will not leave your brain. Hayley Quinn runs the UK’s largest dating coaching company and is the UK ambassador for Match. Her opinions have been published in The Times, Grazia, ELLE, The Observer (NYC), Cosmopolitan, The Independent, and The Guardian. She’s also appeared on BBC World News, BBC Radio London and BBC Radio 4. For more information on her work visit www.hayleyquinn.com or follow her on instagram @hayleyquinnx

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TRAILER

Sun, 19 May 2019 23:52:56 GMT

Join Laura and Abi on a quest to navigate their way through 21st century adulthood. Each episode covers a different life issue discussed with their extraordinarily ordinary guests. Embracing failure and celebrating success they explore everything they didn’t learn in school. A candid, heartfelt and at times laugh out loud podcast which aims to embrace failure and success in equal measure and look at life through an un-filtered lens.

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