I graduated and everything fell apart. Here's what I learned 5 years later.

5 Ways to Be Soft *AND* Ambitious Without Burning Out

Being soft and being ambitious are not opposites. But most of us in our twenties were never shown how to hold both at the same time, and this episode is the conversation I wish someone had started for me sooner. In this episode, I am breaking down 5 real ways to stop treating hustle and rest like they are at war with each other. We are going into why living through the extremes might actually be part of your process, how your sleep and circadian rhythm are quietly deciding how much energy you even have to give, why the seasons can do some of the heavy lifting for you if you let them, and why bringing play back into your life might honestly be the most ambitious thing you do all year. This is not a formula. This is the version of balance that actually fits your life. This one is for you if you are in your twenties, refuse to give up on your ambitions, and are completely done arriving at the finish line running on empty. In this video: * 00:00 Introduction * 02:02 My hustle culture years * 02:49 (1) You need to experience the extremes before finding your balance * 08:23 (2) Balance looks different for everybody * 11:06 (3) Proper sleep is the foundation to balance * 18:14 (4) Using the energy of the seasons (nature) * 22:29 (5) The power of play * 27:33 Outro Resources mentioned: Gary's Playful Tactics in the Workplace: https://www.instagram.com/garyware [https://www.instagram.com/garyware] The Meso, Micro, and Macro Breaks Framework: https://www.breakthroughplay.com/the-three-types-of-rest/ [https://www.breakthroughplay.com/the-three-types-of-rest/] Let's connect: Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetwentiesdetox/ [https://www.instagram.com/thetwentiesdetox/] More for you: Join The Twenties Detox Newsletter for weekly advice, blog updates, and an exclusive action of the week: https://www.thetwentiesdetox.com/newsletter [https://www.thetwentiesdetox.com/newsletter] Grab the Seasonal Workbook, a 40+ page roadmap to help you grow alongside the seasons without burning yourself out in the process: https://www.thetwentiesdetox.com/align-with-the-seasons-guide [https://www.thetwentiesdetox.com/align-with-the-seasons-guide] Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. #softlife #ambition #burnoutrecovery #hustleculture #balanceinyour20s #twentiesdetox #womeninyour20s #softandambitious #personaldevelopment #selfcare #seasonalliving #mindset

June Is Exposing Your Greatest Desires. Are You Ready for What It Reveals?

June energy is real, and if you've been feeling more restless, more driven, or suddenly clearer on what you actually want, you're not imagining it. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly why June is one of the most clarifying and creatively charged times of year, why spring's momentum can quietly tip into over-functioning and productivity guilt, and how to align with nature's rhythm so that you grow without burning yourself out. June gives you clarity for the year, and in this episode, we're going to use it. This one is for you if you're someone in your twenties who feels the shift in seasons but isn't always sure how to work with it instead of against it. We're talking desire, clarity, pace, and what it actually means to move with the energy around you, not ahead of it. In this video: 00:00 introduction 01:01 how to plan with the seasons 04:53 june's vibrancy + our inner desires 08:40 end of spring brings clarity  10:07 beware of over-functioning! 12:30 tips for maintaining balance 17:35 summary 19:26 get the seasonal workbook!! More stuff for you: 📩 Join The Twenties Detox Newsletter — weekly advice, blog updates & an exclusive action of the week: ⁠https://www.thetwentiesdetox.com/newsletter⁠ [https://www.thetwentiesdetox.com/newsletter] 🍂❄️🌷🌞 Seasonal Workbook — a 40+ page seasonal roadmap to grow without the burnout: ⁠https://www.thetwentiesdetox.com/align-with-the-seasons-guide⁠ [https://www.thetwentiesdetox.com/align-with-the-seasons-guide] Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice.

I spent my 20s believing these 5 things. I was dead wrong.

Unlearning in your 20s might be the most important work you've never been given credit for. If you've been grinding on empty, chasing a version of success someone else designed, or quietly wondering why nothing feels like enough, this episode is going to breathe something back into you. In this episode, I'm walking you through 5 powerful unlearning lessons I wish I'd had earlier in my twenties. I'm talking about why rest is your birthright and not something you have to earn, how to stop treating failure like a sign you're doing it wrong, and what it actually means to stay curious when the world keeps pressuring you toward certainty. This conversation sits right at the intersection of self-growth in your 20s, hustle culture recovery, and learning to live a more authentic, fulfilled life without the guilt. This one is for the woman who's starting to question everything she was handed and is ready to build something that actually feels like hers. In this video: 00:00 The people who feel the most *free* 01:10 Introduction 01:50 The unlearning cycle 02:57: (1) Embodying rest as a birthright. 08:18: (2) Why you actually want to fail 11:16 (3) Degree vs. curiosity. What's more important? 14:05 (4) The best career mindset in your 20s 16:41 (5) Staying consistent isn't hustle culture. More stuff for you:📩 Join The Twenties Detox Newsletter — weekly advice, blog updates & an exclusive action of the week: ⁠https://www.thetwentiesdetox.com/newsletter⁠ [https://www.thetwentiesdetox.com/newsletter] 🍂 Align With the Seasons Guide — a 40+ page seasonal roadmap to grow without the burnout: ⁠https://www.thetwentiesdetox.com/align-with-the-seasons-guide⁠ [https://www.thetwentiesdetox.com/align-with-the-seasons-guide]

The Real Reason Zara Larsson's Rebrand Worked (Every Creative Can Do It!!)

Is overnight success actually real? Zara Larsson's journey from a viral talent show moment to her Midnight Sun rebrand says otherwise, and every creative needs to hear this. In this episode, we're breaking down the real story behind Zara Larsson's artistic evolution: the creative blocks, the pressure of public expectation, the importance of creative control, and what it actually takes to sustain your energy as a creator without burning out. Whether you're a musician, content creator, entrepreneur, or artist... this one is for you. 🌺 We talk about why overnight success is a myth, how social media quietly erodes your creativity, and why the "plateau phase" isn't failure (it's part of the process.)✨ If you've ever felt creatively stuck, doubted your progress, or wondered why your art isn't landing the way you hoped, this episode will help you reconnect with why you started. In this video: 00:00 The Journey of Zara Larsson: From Talent Show to Stardom 01:45 Debunking the Myth of Overnight Success 03:28 Creative Blocks and the Importance of Rest 04:59 The Role of Creative Control in Artistic Success 07:26 The Impact of Social Media on Creativity 09:42 Emotional Connection in Art and Music 12:15 Understanding the Plateau Phase of Success 14:36 The Importance of Quiet Fans and Internal Validation 16:33 Embracing Your Current Journey and Gratitude Resources mentioned: 🎵 Zara Larsson – Midnight Sun Album More stuff for you:📩 Join The Twenties Detox Newsletter — weekly advice, blog updates & an exclusive action of the week: https://www.thetwentiesdetox.com/newsletter [https://www.thetwentiesdetox.com/newsletter] 🍂 Align With the Seasons Guide — a 40+ page seasonal roadmap to grow without the burnout: https://www.thetwentiesdetox.com/align-with-the-seasons-guide [https://www.thetwentiesdetox.com/align-with-the-seasons-guide] Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice.

5 Things I'll Never Buy In My 20s To Attract More Abundance (My Anti-Haul)

Hi everyone!! This week we got a bit more... controversial. This week I’m talking about 5 things I would never buy in my twenties to support healthier cashflow, and attract more abundance.   Spending/receiving money is very spiritual to me. As a result, I try to spend it carefully, and use it to support my morals and values. A lot of these *things* I would never buy, either give off low spiritual energy to me, or are over-priced for luxury > actual value.  disclaimer: this is not to replace financial advice. I recommend listening to this video from start to finish and write down was resonates (what feels like truth to you) what doesn’t, and who to talk to later about it. Okay…let’s dive in! TIMSTAMPS 0:00 introduction 2:13 My upbringing around money 4:30 #1 Luxury brands vs sustainability 7:42 #2 Pilates Subscriptions 9:08 #3 Take-out 11:33 #4 Too much skincare + makeup 14:21 #5 Real Estate. 17:17 Outro FOLLOW THE FREE NEWSLETTER (for more tips) https://www.thetwentiesdetox.com/newsletter [https://www.thetwentiesdetox.com/newsletter] GET MY SEASONAL WORKBOOK (plan your goals with nature) https://www.thetwentiesdetox.com/align-with-the-seasons-guide [https://www.thetwentiesdetox.com/align-with-the-seasons-guide]