The XYZ Experiment

EP147: Everyone Says "Live Your Best Life" - But What Does That Actually Mean?

What does it actually mean to live your "best life"? Is it career success, financial security, family, freedom, good health. more sleep or simply feeling calm for five minutes? This week we compare how different generations define happiness, success and fulfilment and whether anyone truly feels like they've got life sorted. Hosted by Fiona, Darsh & Luke Produced by Fiona Kelly & Darsh Ayton Show runner Darsh Ayton Original music created and performed by Luke Champion Social media content created by Darsh Ayton & Fiona Kelly

Ep146: How Did They Know I Wanted New Shoes?

How private are we anymore really? In this week's episode we discuss the complicated world of privacy, personal information and digital oversharing. From Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin to loyalty programs, online shopping and DNA ancestry kits, we explore how comfortable different generations are with handing over their personal data. Does Gen Z care less about privacy or have they simply grown in a world where sharing is normal? Why are we happy to give our details to big corporations for discounts and convenience, yet often hesitate when governments ask for the same information? How much do companies already know about us? What information would you never share? And is privacy now a luxury or just an illusion? Hosted by Fiona, Darsh & Luke Produced by Fiona Kelly & Darsh Ayton Show runner Darsh Ayton Original music created and performed by Luke Champion Social media content created by Darsh Ayton & Fiona Kelly

Ep145: What Was Your "Special Meal" Growing Up?

Food is never food, especially when you're a kid. THis week, we look back on meals that meant something; the dishes or trip to the fast food joint when you'd been particularly well behaved, the Friday night fish and chips and the family feast meals tied to religious or cultural traditions. From 'treat foods' used a rewards, to recipes bought out for celebration, we explore how food shaped our sense of comfort and identity whilst growing up.and the big question - have we carried those traditions into adulthood, or left them behind? Because its surprising how something as simple as a meal can hold so much meaning across the generations. Hosted by Fiona, Darsh & Luke Produced by Fiona Kelly & Darsh Ayton Show runner Darsh Ayton Original music created and performed by Luke Champion Social media content created by Darsh Ayton & Fiona Kelly

Ep144: Is Hair Just Hair or a Deeper Part of Who We Are?

From a Margret Thatcher haircut horror story to the latest trends, fringes to full blown reinventions, this week we are talking about the highs, lows and hilarious memories tied to getting a haircut. How much does a good (or very bad) haircut affect your confidence? Are you loyal to one style for life, or have you tried every look going? We share stories of salon triumphs, haircut disasters, experimental phases, and the strange emotional power off sitting in the hairdresser's chair. Hosted by Fiona, Darsh & Luke Produced by Fiona Kelly & Darsh Ayton Show runner Darsh Ayton Original music created and performed by Luke Champion Social media content created by Darsh Ayton & Fiona Kelly

Ep143: How Do We Keep Friendship Affordable?

Last week, we asked do we still have "Best Friends"? This week we're going deeper into something a little more uncomfortable - money and friendship. In a world where everything feels more expensive, how is money quietly shaping our relationships? From dinners out, concert tickets, weekends away - are we unintentionally pricing friends out of spending time with us? And are we being priced out of catchups too? It's a quiet balancing act nowadays, wanting to connect but also wanting to be mindful about ours and others finances. From choosing where to go, to how often we say yes, to the pressure of keeping up; are we all doing enough to keep our friendships inclusive? Hosted by Fiona, Darsh & Luke Produced by Fiona Kelly & Darsh Ayton Show runner Darsh Ayton Original music created and performed by Luke Champion Social media content created by Darsh Ayton & Fiona Kelly