Growth In Progress Charlotte & Helli

It's taken over 200 episodes but we finally had a hit-record-button mishap, and the chaos of this week's episode doesn't end there. From long-haul flights and weddings to road trips and beard competitions, it would be fair to say there's *breadth* to this episode. Plus we have a discussion about working out who you're really making those decisions for and what your motivation is. Why? Well it's easy to get caught up in what everyone else wants you to do, whether it's career-wise, relationships, or even wedding traditions (we're both planning weddings at the moment, did we mention that?) but what really matters is that you know why *you* are doing it and why it's so important to course-correct if something isn't quite sitting right.



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charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe

helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury



Recommendations



The Murdaugh Murders on Netflix



The World's Most Dangerous Roads on UKTV Play (it'll be on your smart TV, Char couldn't find it on iPlayer for the life of her, gave up ands signed up for the free account)

We have a new intro and it's safe to say we're still adjusting! But this week we are chatting about the exciting Legally Blonde news, what films Charlotte will be watching on the plane and our various levels of cringe when it comes to Rom Coms. But this week we're also chatting about curating your own milestones and while we both are getting married this year, we feel like there is more to milestones than the traditional ones that society tells us we should be excited about.



You can define your own milestones and depending on your hobbies, lifestyle, industry, background, sexual orientation and a million other things, your milestones are unique to you and more than anything should be a chance to celebrate things that are important to you with people who care about you. Whether that's running a PB in your marathon training, paying off debt, getting a new job or getting a visa you've applied for.



You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress



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If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below:



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charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe

helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury



Recommendations



The Idea of You on Amazon Prime



One Sec App



Also mentioned:

Diamond Dazzle Stick



The Rusty Bicycle pub in Oxford

We're back and we're reunited IN PERSON for the first time in about 3 years - yes, we're giddy with excitement too. This week is all about wedding dresses, Eurovision, baby reindeer (no, not the TV show) and why we need to stop putting people into boxes. Whether it's celebrities experimenting with a new genre, rediscovering a childhood hobby that you love or having multiple interests that might seem contradictory, there's so much ore joy to be had when we embrace out "ands" and stop putting other people, and ourselves, into strict boxes.



You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress



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If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below:



growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod

charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe

helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury



Recommendations



The Ordinary Eyebrow & Lash Serum



Style-ish Podcast

Having values vs. Living by your values - what's the difference? How does this change over time as we get older, more confident or have more money? We chat about how we feel more able to live by our values now and stand up for what's important to us. We chat about how personal motivation is so important in living my your values and how we fear judgement less than when we were in our 20s.



Let us know your thoughts!



You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress



You can join our FREE quarterly newsletter here - https://growth-in-progress-podcast.ck.page/a9c9d06b12



If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below:



growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod

charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe

helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury



Recommendations

Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors

Charlotte is back from Kos, Helena is settling back into the UK and both of us are fighting colds, so this week felt fitting to discuss how hyperproductivity can actually be counterproductive for our health, our minds, our nervous system and our overall wellbeing.



This conversation sort of didn't go where we expected as we chatted about whether multitasking and hyperproductivity are gender-skewed and how constant stress is actually putting our bodies into a constant state of fight-or-flight (spoilers: that's not good for you!)



As always we'd love to hear your thoughts.



You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress



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If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below:



growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod

charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe

helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury



Recommendations



Behind the Bastards Podcast



Stompcast Podcast



Also mentioned:



EasyJet Holidays



The Rest is Entertainment Podcast

We're back after our break and after 10 months (!) we are back to recording on the same timezone!



We've got exciting life updates, new recommendations and of course our topic this week which feels very fitting after 10 months without seeing each other. We're chatting about low maintenance vs low effort friendships - what's the difference? What makes a friendship low maintenance and why are they so great?



Friendships change a lot in your late 20s and 30s as life priorities shift and big changes happen, we're chatting about those friendships that feel like you can pick up where you left off even after not seeing each other as well as those friendships that maybe feel a bit one-sided.



As always we'd love to hear your thoughts.



You can support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content (including monthly bonus episodes!) here - https://www.www.patreon.com/GrowthInProgress



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If you're enjoying the podcast and want to support us then the best way to do so is hit follow on your podcast player and let your friends know. We always want to hear from you so get in touch through the details below:



growthinprogresspod@gmail.com / @growthinprogresspod

charlottephoebe.com / @charlotte.phoebe

helenabradbury.com / @helenabradbury



Recommendations



I'm Sorry You Feel That Way by Rebecca Wait



Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV - watch on Discovery+ via Amazon Prime