Quarter Life Crisis

BONUS: Catch-up episode

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:40:20 GMT

A special bonus treat for all you special listeners to catch you up on how our quarter life crises are going xoxo

Ruby recommends:

Books

Good Material by Dolly Alderton
Green Dot by Madeleine Gray
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins
None of this is true by Lisa Jewell

Movies

The Fall Guy

TV shows

Such Brave Girls on Stan
Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal on Netflix
Bodkin on Netflix

Rachel recommends:

Books

Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber
An Unlikely Prisoner by Sean Turnell

Movies

In Bruges

Podcasts

Fur and Loathing
The Rest Is Entertainment

TV shows

Bridgerton on Netflix

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How do I handle a big life change?

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 01:47:48 GMT

Hey dudes and dudettes, welcome to the FINAL in-person podcast before Ruby moves overseas! Naturally, we're talking about how to deal with big life changes, like moving overseas, moving houses, getting older and everything in between.

Ruby recommends: Boy Swallows Universe on Netflix, Survivor AU and the book Such A Fun Age

Rachel recommends: Green Dot by Madeleine Grey, The Disciples - BBC podcast and the Sol De Janeiro body scrub.

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What should my new year’s resolutions be?

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 20:30:15 GMT

It's a new year so we thought we'd talk new years resolutions, and our in's and out's for 2024. On this week's ep Rachel recommended listening to the podcasts 'Sentimental Garbage' and 'The Dropout'. Ruby recommended watching Ted Lasso on Applt TV, Strife on Binge, Vanderpump Rules on 7plus, as well as listening to the audiobook of 'Darling Girls' by Sally Hepworth, and playing mini golf!

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How do I manage the silly season with my family?

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 07:14:27 GMT

We're well and truly in the midst of the silly season so we thought we'd end the year by chatting about family, seeing as everyone is probably about to be spending some time with them.

On this week's episode Rachel recommended reading 'Good Material' by Dolly Alderton and reading 'Husband Hunting with Confidance' by Fidan Shevket.

Ruby recommended listening to the Britney Spears memoir 'The Woman In Me' on Spotify audiobooks, reading 'Search History' by Amy Taylor, watching 'Last Stop Larimah' on Netflix, watching the 'Air' movie on Prime Video, and watching the documentary 'David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived' on Binge.

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How do I prioritise travelling in my 20s?

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 20:00:26 GMT

This week we talk all things travel. We give you our travel tips, chat about how to prioritise travel in your 20’s and why you should always run away from your problems by going overseas.

Rachel recommends reading None Of This Is True by Lisa Jewell, watching the Wiggles doco on Amazon, and watching the Real Housewives of Sydney. Ruby recomm reccomends watching Selling Sunsets season 7, reading Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld, and reading Force of Nature by Jane Harper.

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How do I handle studying when all my friends work?

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 20:00:27 GMT

On this week's episode we have our good friend Jimmy joining us to talk all about what it’s like to still be studying while the rest of your friends have started working. Jimmy recommended listening to the podcast 'People I (Mostly) Admire', watching the TV show 'The Wire' and playing the board game Connect 4. Rachel recommended reading 'The Poppy War' by R.F. Kuang and watching The Sopranos, and Ruby recommended reading 'Something Bad Is About To Happen' by Jessie Stephens, listening to 'Guts' by Olivia Rodrigo, watching 'Sex Education' season 4 and the 'Beckham' documentary.

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Should I get a pet?

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 08:42:48 GMT

Welcome to another pawsome episode of Quarter Life Crisis! This week we're talking about what it's like to get a pet in your 20s and whether it's the right decision for you.Rachel recommends reading Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.Ruby recommends:

I’m glad my mom died by Jennette McCurdy on Audible
Exiles by Jane Harper
Only Murders In The Building on Disney Plus
Real Housewives of New York - the new season on Binge

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What will my life be like in a year’s time?

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 07:06:21 GMT

Quarter Life Crisis is 1 year old so we thought we’d take a walk down memory lane and reflect on the year that’s been and chat about the year to come. On this week’s episode Rachel recommended reading Hunger by Roxanne Gay and playing the game Boulder’s Gate. Ruby recommended listening to the new podcast Big Small Talk, and checking out Mackenzie Arnold’s interview on the No Filter podcast.

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How can I feel more sexually empowered?

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 07:10:10 GMT

CONTENT WARNING: explicit and NSFW topics discussed.Welcome to...the episode. IYKYKRuby recommends the book The Couple Upstairs by Holly Wainwright, Minx on Stan and the restaurant Daughter in Law.Rachel recommends the book The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue and The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart on Amazon.

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How do I maintain a good work/life balance?

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 07:01:37 GMT

This week we’re talking about how to maintain a good work/life balance. We share our best tips and tricks for getting the best out of your work life, and your personal life. In this week's episode Rachel recommended the Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter foundation, and watching Utopia and Crash Landing on Netflix. Ruby recommended watching the Barbie movie and listening to the soundtrack, and watching the Women's World Cup.

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How do I get out of a slump?

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 07:09:03 GMT

This week we’re talking about being in a slump. We all experience it, so how do you get out of a slump or low point? On this episode, we talk about our recent slumps and share our tips.On this week's ep Ruby recommended listening to 'Special' by Lizzo and listening to the podcast 'Who Shat On The Floor At My Wedding'. Rachel recommended reading the book 'Duck L’Orange for Breakfast' by Karina May, listening to the podcast 'Your Safe Space' by Adele Maree and playing the game 'Spiritfarer'DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded before the allegations about Lizzo came out.

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What's my sexuality?

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 07:00:55 GMT

Hey girlies, welcome back to another QLC interview! We interviewed Tom Faulkner about his quarter life crisis, which is being queer in the workplace and dealing with the rise of homophobia and conservatism. We also talk about what it means to be asexual and truly discover your sexuality in your 20s. Serious topics but there's a lot of laughs in between.Recommendations include:

No Hard Feelings (movie)
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams (book)
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee (book)
Matildas: the world at our feet (doco on Disney+)
Two Broke Chicks (podcast)
Deadloch (TV show on Amazon Prime)
Watering Dead Flowers by VOIID (album)

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Do I want to be single or do I want a relationship?

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:42:43 GMT

Welcome to a very special episode of QLC! In this episode, we interviewed our friend Andy about his quarter life crisis, which is all about relationships versus being single. We chat about the pros and cons of dating, and Andy offers his perspective on what it's like being single when most of your friends are in long-term relationships.There's also a couple of microwave-related tangents in this episode, because everyone needs more microwave chat in their life.ANDY RECOMMENDSFate (Dr Dog album)That! Feels Good! (Jessie Ware album)Chris Black Changed My Life (Portugal. The Man album) Spider-Man: Across The Spiderverse (movie)Red, White and Brass (movie)Utopia S5 (TV show on iView) RACHEL RECOMMENDSYellowface by R.F. Kuang (book)RUBY RECOMMENDSJust the Gist (podcast)The Imperfects - The Elephant In The Relationship (podcast episode)

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How can I overcome failure?

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 08:30:38 GMT

Your 20s is a time where you’re going to fail, again and again and it can really suck. We talk about the mistakes we’ve made in our 20s and how we overcame them.On this week's episode Ruby recommended watching 'F-boy Island Australia' on Binge, listening to this episode of the Sentimental Garbage podcast about how Taylor Swift's album 'Midnights' is actually a breakup album, and reading 'Red, White and Royal Blue' by Casey McQuiston. Rachel recommended reading 'What Alice Forgot' by Liane Moriarty, watching 'Sex, Love & Goop' on Netflix and playing the games Stardew Valley and Catan on your phone.

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Why do I compare myself to everyone else?

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 07:10:12 GMT

Comparison culture is rife in today's world and has only been exacerbated by social media so we thought we better chat about it. Being in your 20s is a weird time when everyone is at different stages, and it can be hard not to compare yourself. So how do we cope in a world where everything feels like a competition?

This week we both have coincidentally recommended podcast episodes from The Imperfects. Rachel recommended listening to the episode of The Imperfects with Broden Kelly from the comedy sketch group 'Aunty Donna'. Rach also recommended watching 'Persona: The Dark Truth Behind Personality Tests' on Binge and reading 'If I Had Your Face' by Frances Cha. Ruby recommended watching 'You & Me' on Stan and listening to Part 1 and Part 2 of Kate Reid on the Imperfects Podcast.

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How do you make friends in your 20s?

Mon, 22 May 2023 11:47:08 GMT

What's up, quarter life crisis sufferers! We're back in your ears with a discussion about making friends as an adult. Why is it so difficult!? Here's our advice on how to make friends when you're in your 20s and it doesn't come so easy. Recommendations are listed below:Rachel

Succession on Binge
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas

Ruby:

What to Say When People Get Bad News - article on Substack
Land of the Giants - How Apple Got Is Groove Back
The Daily - Writers' Strike pod episode
Vanderpump Rules S9-10

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How can I love myself better?

Sun, 07 May 2023 21:00:24 GMT

This week we’re talking about self-love. And not the cringey stuff you see on Instagram. We’re going to talk about the real struggle of trying to accept and even like the person you are in your 20s. On this week's episode Rachel recommended watching the movie 'Tar', and Ruby recommended far too many things including watching the TV show 'Jury Duty' on Prime Video, reading the book 'Seven Days in June' by Tia Williams, signing up to the newsletter 'Shit you should care about', listening to the podcast episode of 'But Are You Happy' with Mich and Zara from Shameless, and using the tool 'Notion' to organise your life.

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How can I succeed at my new job?

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 07:01:21 GMT

PLEASE LET US KNOW IF THE SOUND QUALITY IS BETTER!!!

Welcome back to another long-awaited, highly anticipated episode of Quarter Life Crisis. This week, your 2 faves discuss starting a new job. Rachel is 2 weeks into a new role while Ruby is just about to begin. Listen to on to hear our tips and tricks on acing your first few weeks at work.Recommendations this week include the Faith On Trial podcast, The Witch Trials of JK Rowling podcast, Class Of 07 on Prime and FS8 Pilates (yeah Rachel doesn't have a lot to bring to the table this week in terms of recs, soz).

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Should I keep taking birth control?

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 06:10:13 GMT

On this week's episode Rachel and Ruby delve into the topic of birth control. We discuss our own personal experiences with it and chat about whether or not we think the cost of birth control should be split if you're in a relationship.This week Ruby recommended listening to the podcast Land of the Giants and watching the docuseries MH370 on Netflix. Rachel recommends watching Daisy Jones & the Six on Amazon Prime and Physical 100 on Netflix.

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When’s the right time to move in with my partner?

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:34:27 GMT

Dancing in the kitchen, handmaking pasta together, snuggling up on the couch watching The Last Of Us - living with your significant other should be all domestic bliss, right? If you're mildly freaking out about saying "I do" to signing a lease together, this is the episode for you.

This week's episode also features a very special guest interview with Ruby's other half, Nelson, as the two discuss their experience moving in together recently.

In terms of recommendations to distract from your quarter life crisis, Rachel recommends the novel The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett and the Cursed Child play. Ruby recommends the game show The 100 and the podcast The Dive.

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Why is dating in your 20s so complicated?

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 06:00:36 GMT

RACHEL GOT FIRED?!?! NOT CLICKBAIT!!!

But that's besides the point. In this episode, Ruby and Rachel discuss the woes of dating in your 20s and their own experiences being unlucky in love.

This week, Ruby recommendation is the novel The Guest List by Lucy Foley. Rachel's recommendations include the new Hogwarts Legacy game on PC, and Take Two bagels on Lygon Street.

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Should I have a 10 year plan?

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 05:20:41 GMT

We're back for season 2! On this episode we're talking about goal setting and whether or not you should have a 10-year plan.

This week Rachel recommended reading 'How Much Of These Hills is Gold' by C Pam Zhang and 'Lessons in Chemistry' by Bonnie Garmus, and listening to the podcast 'Sports Bizarre'. Ruby recommended reading 'The Paper Palace' by Miranda Cowley Heller and 'Spare' by Prince Harry, and watching the Hunger Games movies and the new season of MAFS Australia.

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Why do I never seem to have time for my hobbies?

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 20:00:31 GMT

With so many other things going on in our lives why do we never seem to have time for our hobbies? In our last ep of the year we chatted all about hobbies and had Rachel's boyfriend, Tom, on to chat about how he makes time for his hobbies.

This week we recommended reading " Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin and "The Mother-In-Law" by Sally Hepworth, and watching "Fisk" on ABC iView and the Meghan and Harry doco on Netflix.

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Should I start working for myself?

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 22:38:34 GMT

Ever thought about starting your own business, or going freelance? In this episode, Rachel interviews Ruby about her journey of starting freelancing and whether it could be the right thing for you to do in your 20s.

This week we recommended watching Fifa Uncovered on Netflix, The Great British Bake Off on Binge, and listening to The Spill podcast.

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Should I work, study or travel?

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 21:00:15 GMT

It can be tricky to figure out whether to work, study or travel in your 20's, or even just how to balance them. Listen as we chat through our thoughts and feelings about this topic.

This week we recommended watching the tv shows 'Inside Man' on Netflix and 'The White Lotus' on Binge, voting in the Victorian election this week, watching the movie 'Abbott Elementary' on Disney Plus, and reading 'Raised by wolves' by Jess Ho.

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Do I want to have kids?

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:21:01 GMT

Join us this week as we discuss the idea of having kids, and how this is a thing that a lot of people in their 20's are pondering for their future. We chat about the differences men and women face when it comes to deciding if they want to have kids or not and how it will impact their lives and careers in very different ways.

This week Rachel recommended reading the book 'Song of Achilles' and watching 'Entergalactic' on Netflix. Ruby recommended watching 'The Split' (on Stan and iView), Cruella on Disney+, and listening to the podcast 'Behind the Podcast" (it is 'Behind the Podcast' not 'Beyond the Podcast' oops!).

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BONUS EP: We answer your questions & crises

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 21:00:27 GMT

Sliding into your podcast feeds with a bonus ep for you this week, answering your anonymous questions and giving you advice on all your quarter-life crises.

Hope you enjoy!

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How do I get over a breakup?

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 21:00:16 GMT

Breakups can be so hard, so we talk through some ways to get through them and move on. Hear all about our own breakup stories and how we dealt with them.

This week Rachel recommended trying onion jam relish, and watching the new movie "Thirteen lives" on Amazon Prime (our friend is an extra in it!). Ruby recommended watching "Do Revenge" on Netflix, "Don't Worry Darling" which is in cinemas now, and the limited series "Bali 2002" on Stan.

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Do I have enough money?

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 04:15:36 GMT

Ever wondered if you have enough money for someone in your 20s? We unpack the nuances of that question and why there's no such thing as having the "right" amount of money in your 20s.

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Am I a bad friend?

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 05:55:56 GMT

This week we delve into the topic of friendship, and asking ourselves if we think we're bad friends. We also had special guest Alyzza on the show this week, who has been friends with Ruby for 14 years, to chat more about friendship.

Our recommendations this week included re-watching Game of Thrones, listening to the No Filter episode with Hedley Thomas (but it appears to have been removed since I recommended it sorry! But if you want to listen to another podcast about this true crime case I've just started listening to The Teacher's Trial which Hedley is also on), and watching Anna Paul on Tik Tok.

P.S. We did have some tech issues that corrupted our initial convo which is why the sound is different in the middle section of the ep cause we had to rerecord it on Zoom sorry!

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Is there such thing as a dream job?

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:16:40 GMT

Do you have a dream job? Is there even such a thing as a dream job? Rachel and Ruby dive into this topic, discussing their own experiences with the concept of a "dream job".

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