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Welcome to Barely Thriving, the chaotic comfort podcast hosted by Amy & Aseah, two best friends trying (and mostly failing) to figure out life in their 30s. Expect unfiltered chats, therapy-level convos and belly laughs. We might not be thriving, but we're definitely surviving ... barely. ⚡️New episodes every Wednesday 🎧 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @barelythriving_pod ✉️ Got a story, dilemma or chaos to share? Email: barelythriving_pod@outlook.com

  1. 2D AGO

    The ICK That Ended It 😭 | Getting Blocked & Red Flags | Barely Thriving Podcast | Episode 27

    This week on Barely Thriving Podcast, we’re diving into the chaos of modern dating, situationships, mixed signals and the ICK that ended it all 😭 From a man saying “hehehe” mid-conversation (yes, seriously) to getting blocked by THREE different men, we unpack what it’s really like navigating dating in your 30s, where nothing is ever quite as straightforward as it should be 🚩 We also react to a Barely Thriving Hotline dilemma, where one listener sees a girl leaving the guy she’s been seeing's house… but doesn’t confront him. Is she overreacting, or is he actually taking the piss? In this episode, we talk about: situationships and the “I don’t like labels” red flag getting blocked, ghosted and mixed signals in dating why men pull away (even when they like you) the psychology of the ick and why there’s no coming back being honest about what you actually want in dating and why you can’t go to McDonald’s expecting Starbucks ☕🍟 We also ask the big question… are we the problem, or are we just choosing the wrong people? If you’ve ever been confused in dating, ignored red flags, or found yourself in a situationship you didn’t sign up for… 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/ 📱 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@barelythriving_pod

    52 min

  2. APR 1

    Would You Forgive This?! Dating Dilemmas & Friendship Drama | Episode 26 | Barely Thriving Podcast

    Dating, friendships, honesty… and a little bit of chaos. In this episode, we react to real life dilemmas and give our brutally honest opinions on everything from cheating and crushes to friendship loyalty and toxic traits. Would you tell your partner if you had a crush at work? Is it worse to cheat and come clean or to lie about it for years? And what happens when girl code gets completely broken? Expect strong opinions, questionable decisions, and a lot of “wait… what?!” moments. Submit your anonymous dilemmas to the Barely Thriving Hotline and we might feature them in a future episode.   🎙 New episodes every Wednesday Follow us on: 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/barelythriving_pod/ 📱 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@barelythriving_pod

    1h 9m

  3. MAR 25

    Barely Thriving Hotline | He Took Me on a Date While He Was in Prison | Episode 25

    Modern dating is already chaotic… but this story takes it somewhere else entirely. In this episode of The Barely Thriving Podcast, we introduce the Barely Thriving Hotline a space for your anonymous confessions, dilemmas, and chaotic situations. And this one? Truly unhinged. A listener shares her experience of dating someone who seemed completely normal… until she discovered he had been in prison the entire time. From carefully timed phone calls to the revelation of day release, the red flags were there all along just expertly hidden.   🎙 New episodes every Wednesday Follow us on: 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/barelythriving_pod/ 📱 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@barelythriving_pod

    53 min

  4. MAR 18

    Worst Hinge Dates Ever… It Just Gets Worse | Episode 24 | Barely Thriving Podcast

    Hinge dating stories are actually unhinged… and this episode proves it. From a 7ft date and 3-hour FaceTimes to a man who lied about his name, what started as a normal Hinge experience quickly spiralled into red flags, manipulation, and a Google search that exposed everything. If you’ve ever ignored your gut, romanticised red flags, or found yourself in a situationship that made no sense… this one will hit.   🎙 New episodes every Wednesday Follow us on: 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/barelythriving_pod/ 📱 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@barelythriving_pod

    1h 5m

  5. MAR 11

    Body Image & Self Love | Episode 23 | Barely Thriving Podcast

    In this episode of Barely Thriving, we talk about body image, self-confidence, and why women are often so critical of themselves. From unrealistic beauty standards and cosmetic procedures to learning how to enjoy your own company and enter a “love yourself” era, this episode is an honest conversation about self-image and figuring life out in your 30s.   🎙 New episodes every Wednesday Follow us on: 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/barelythriving_pod/ 📱 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@barelythriving_pod

    42 min

  6. MAR 4

    Romantic or Red Flag? | Episode 22 | Barely Thriving Podcast

    So, we watched Wuthering Heights ... and it has officially set the new bare minimum standards, and our non negotionables are no longer negotiable.   In this episode we talk about: • Heathcliff vs Edgar • Loving harder vs being loved more • Why we romanticise crumbs • And whether we’d actually choose chaos if we’re being honest Welcome to Episode 22 of Barely Thriving.    🎙 New episodes every Wednesday Follow us on: 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/barelythriving_pod/ 📱 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@barelythriving_pod

    46 min

  7. FEB 25

    Am I Overreacting? 🚩 | Episode 21 | Barely Thriving Podcast

    Are we overreacting… or are we finally raising our standards? In this episode, we dive into Reddit’s “Am I Overreacting?” relationship stories and unpack everything from red flags and wedding drama to emotional spirals and chaotic boy behaviour. We react to: • A bride who called off her wedding after a drunken disaster • A boyfriend who smashed furniture during an argument • The tension between wanting spontaneous affection and wanting respect • And the late-night spiral that led to wine, drive-thru therapy and a prom car park heart to heart 🎙 New episodes every Wednesday Follow us on: 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/barelythriving_pod/ 📱 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@barelythriving_pod

    45 min

  8. FEB 18

    We Shed, We Claimed, We Spiraled | Fire Horse Season| Episode 20 | Barely Thriving Podcast

    The Year of the Fire Horse is coming… and apparently so is the chaos. This week we talk about what Fire Horse energy means for 2026, what we’re shedding, what we’re claiming, and how we’ve survived some genuinely tumultuous situations lately. From building a red flag investigation board to debating whether a £30 Etsy witch spell counts as self-care, this episode covers dating drama, spiritual girl math and the psychic reading that exposed a flickering bathroom light as a possible ghost portal. Hot Mess Committee, assemble. 🎙 New episodes every Wednesday Follow us on: 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/barelythriving_pod/ 📱 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@barelythriving_pod

    47 min
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Welcome to Barely Thriving, the chaotic comfort podcast hosted by Amy & Aseah, two best friends trying (and mostly failing) to figure out life in their 30s. Expect unfiltered chats, therapy-level convos and belly laughs. We might not be thriving, but we're definitely surviving ... barely. ⚡️New episodes every Wednesday 🎧 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @barelythriving_pod ✉️ Got a story, dilemma or chaos to share? Email: barelythriving_pod@outlook.com

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  • Creator
    barelythrivingpod
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
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