Barely Thriving Podcast

Emotionally Unavailable Men, Situationships & The Most Horrifying Story Ever | Episode 33 | Barely Thriving Podcast

This week on Barely Thriving Podcast, we spiral through situationships, dating icks, emotionally unavailable men, Snapchat red flags, accidental texts, manifestation delusions and one of the most horrifying stories we’ve ever heard online. This week’s Barely Thriving Hotline involves a girl accidentally sending HIM the message that was definitely meant for the group chat… and honestly, the thumbs up reply might have been worse than an argument. We also discuss: ✨ modern dating chaos ✨ relationship double standards ✨ tarot cards & becoming Etsy witches ✨ actions vs words in relationships ✨ immediate dating NOs ✨ and the TikTok story that genuinely made us feel sick Expect chaotic girl talk, questionable advice, relationship spirals and several moments where we nearly had to stop recording. 🎧 New episodes every week. 💌 Send your anonymous stories: barelythriving_pod@outlook.com or click the link on our socials to our anonymous form!  📲 Follow us: Instagram & TikTok → @barelythriving_pod

Her Dog Ate WHAT?! + The Worst “And I Still Stayed” | Episode 32 | Barely Thriving Podcast

A listener’s dog ate her tampon… and somehow that still wasn’t the worst part of the story. This week on Barely Thriving Podcast, we spiral through THE most traumatic hotline confession, embarrassing family stories, toxic ex behaviour, dating red flags, and the most unhinged “and I still stayed” relationship stories we’ve ever heard. From fake sleeping during arguments, to peeing in bottles, charging girlfriends back for Subway, and horrifying relationship confessions that genuinely made us question women collectively… this episode is complete chaos. Expect chaotic girl talk, friendship banter, oversharing, dating disasters, trauma bonding, and way too much information. 💌 Send your anonymous stories: barelythriving_pod@outlook.com or click the link on our socials to our anonymous form!  📲 Follow us: Instagram & TikTok → @barelythriving_pod

Embarrassing Storytime Confession | Types of People We Don’t Like (Pt 2) | Episode 31 | Barely Thriving Podcast

This week on Barely Thriving Podcast, we react to one of the most chaotic listener confessions we’ve ever received… and it only gets worse the more we unpack it 😭 We kick things off with our Barely Thriving Hotline, where you send in your anonymous stories and dilemmas, and we give our honest (and slightly unfiltered) opinions. This week’s confession? A truly unhinged “caught in the act” moment that turns into one of the most awkward situations imaginable. We also dive into Types of People We Don’t Like (Part 2) - and yes, we have a LOT to say. We get into: * Embarrassing storytime confessions * Relationship boundaries (strip clubs & lap dances 👀) * Customer service horror stories * The types of people we genuinely cannot stand * Unhinged encounters with the general public If you’ve ever been in an awkward situation, dealt with annoying people, or just love a bit of chaotic girl talk… this episode is for you. 💌 Send your anonymous stories: barelythriving_pod@outlook.com 📲 Follow us: Instagram & TikTok → @barelythriving_pod

Toxic People We Can’t Stand: Friendship Red Flags | Barely Thriving Podcast

Toxic friendships, group chat drama and the friendship red flags you should never ignore… would you still be friends? 👀 In this episode of Barely Thriving Podcast, we react to a listener submission in our Barely Thriving Hotline ☎️ - a friendship dilemma that starts with one group chat comment and quickly spirals. We dive into: * Toxic friendships and subtle friendship red flags 🚩 * What being a true “girls’ girl” actually means * Cheating and the emotional damage it leaves behind * The types of toxic people we can’t stand Plus, expect a few chaotic and very honest rants along the way (including some controversial opinions 👀). If you’ve ever felt left out, judged by friends, or questioned your circle, this episode will hit home. Join the Hot Mess Committee every Wednesday! 💌 Got a story or dilemma? Send it to the Barely Thriving Hotline or DM us on  📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/barelythriving_pod/ [https://www.instagram.com/barelythriving_pod/] 📱 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@barelythriving_pod [https://www.tiktok.com/@barelythriving_pod]

I Went On A Date… He Talked About His Ex 😭 | “I’m Just A Girl” Era | Barely Thriving Podcast

In episode 29 of Barely Thriving, we get into a Hinge date gone very wrong… think oversharing, awkward bill splitting, and zero self-awareness. We also talk about: • The “I’m just a girl” trend and using it to justify chaos • Lowering your standards the second someone shows attention • Romanticising the bare minimum • Spending habits that make no sense (but we stand by them) • Non-negotiables that somehow become negotiable • Being the “acts of service” girlfriend who does the most If you’ve ever ignored red flags, settled for less, or convinced yourself “it’s fine”… this one’s for you. Join the Hot Mess Committee every Wednesday! 💌 Got a story or dilemma? Send it to the Barely Thriving Hotline or DM us on  📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/barelythriving_pod/ [https://www.instagram.com/barelythriving_pod/] 📱 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@barelythriving_pod [https://www.tiktok.com/@barelythriving_pod]