Figuring It Out As I Go Along

55. I Got a New Job, an ADHD Diagnosis & a Feature on Radio 1? + Your Thoughts on What Ambition Really Means in Your 20s

We're backkkkkkk!! It has been a whirlwind of a few months to say the least, but that doesn't mean I've forgotten about you, my lovely listeners! This episode is a little bit of a catch up, covering my recent Radio 1 Adventure, battling burnout & a full time job, and the fact that I have (finally) been diagnosed with ADHD (yay!) I also chat about the incredible book 'The Defining Decade' by Dr Meg Jay (that you MUST read), being vulnerable online as well as diving deep into your thoughts on ambition and success in your 20s. I must say, it was so much fun getting back behind the mic, and I can't wait to do more in the New Year. Thanks for all the love & support in 2025, here's to 2026!

54. Career Comparison & Friendship Changes w Kiera Ford

Hello and welcome to another episode of FIOAIGA, and this time with the wonderful Kiera Ford. Kiera & I met doing student radio, and have got a shared passion for the world of audio, so I knew she’d be an excellent guest on the pod. In this week’s episode, Kiera and I dive deep into the difficulties of seeing your peers with their dream jobs on LinkedIn, whilst battling job rejections yourself, and tackling the conflict of celebrating other people’s wins whilst also crediting our own hard work and effort too! From there, we reflected on how friendships can change drastically in your 20s, as our priorities, routines and locations change drastically from year to year. We talk difficult friendship breakups to touching reunions, and cherishing these connections even if we can’t see people as much as we’d like to! It was a therapeutic episode, I must say, and I really enjoyed reflecting with Kiera about some things I hadn’t thought about much before! Thanks for being a super guest Kiera, and I can’t wait to hear what you guys think! Enjoy - K xxxx

53. Is University Really 'The Best Years of Your Life' w/ Ben Smith

hello and welcome back to a brand new episode of FIOAIGA, and this week I’m joined by the lovely Ben Smith to debate the age-old claim that ‘University is the best time of your life’. Coming at it from different perspectives, this lay down the perfect foundation for an extensive discussion. Ben agreed wholeheartedly with the statement, adding that it has made for a sudden drop back down to reality in post-grad life, whilst I described how I was desperately ready to leave and how this allowed me to find more joy in my life after graduating. From discussing ‘pseudo-adulthood’, to sleep procrastination and the importance of mindset, we really covered all bases and found a way to meet in the middle of the debate. I truly enjoyed reflecting on university with Ben in a way that I hadn’t before, and it was an honour to have him on the podcast. I would be curious to hear your opinions, let me know what you think!

52. Your Thoughts on the Matter: Transitional Periods & Change

helloooo and welcome back to a brand new episode of FIOAIGA, and this week I wanted to get your thoughts on the matter, all about Transitional Periods! after chatting to some friends recently, I’ve realised that too often we repress uncomfortable emotions that arise during change as we feel unable to understand or articulate them. With a mixture of listener insights & psychological research, we explore the grief that comes with closing a chapter, and the anxiety that can arise when taking on a fresh start. We chat about all the big ‘firsts’ that crop up during your 20s, and the ups and downs that come alongside them (as well as starting off with a little catchup, as usual!). hope you enjoyyyy:))

51. Exploring Attachment Styles and the Inner Child w/ Emma Motha

Hello and welcome to another episode of FIOAIGA, and our first EVER video episode! Ahh I’m so excited ! Today I’m joined with my glorious friend Emma, who honestly is like my soul sister. Emma and I were flatmates in our first year at uni, and bonded instantly as two very nervous girls starting this scary new chapter in our lives. Now, 6 years on, Emma is training to be a psychotherapist over in Greece, and I thought she’d be the PERFECT person to come on the pod. Together, we explore the extremely interesting topic of attachment styles, and how they affect our relationships from infancy all the way into adulthood. Within this, we discuss how childhood trauma can influence our attachment styles and whether or not we can learn to heal from unhealthy relationship habits and break the cycle of toxicity. On top of all this, we also dive deep into Emma’s experiences in training, how we can nurture our inner child, and whether or not ChatGPT therapists are actually legit. Wow, it was so healing to connect with one of my dear friends, even if we are time zones apart, and I truly know you’ll find all that she has to say super interesting. Thank you Emma, and I hope you enjoy! K x