About this podcast
No one has it all figured out in their 20s, so let’s talk about it. 20 Sum Things is my space to explore the highs, the lows, and everything that comes with being a modern-day 20-something. Across 20 episodes, I dive into topics every young adult can relate to: relationships, trauma, self-discovery, and more.
Sometimes it’s just me sharing my thoughts; other times, I’m joined by a friend for an open and honest conversation about what it means to navigate life when you're still figuring out who you are.
If you're interested in deeper reflections, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and bonus content, feel free to check out the 20 Sum Things blog on Substack at https://substack.com/@twentysumthings.
Episodes
- Episode 20: Self Love · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 20In our final episode, we come back to the beginning: ourselves. Self love is one of those phrases that gets thrown around so often it starts to lose its meaning, so in this…
- Episode 19: Purpose · 1 h 2 min · Season 1 Episode 19What are we really here for? In this episode, I'm joined by Cervantes for an honest conversation about the search for legacy, and what it really means to live a fulfilling life…
- Episode 18: Ageing · 1 h 14 min · Season 1 Episode 18Ageing is less about getting older and more about gaining perspective. In this episode, Nadi and I reflect on growth, change, and the shifting understanding of what it means to…
- Episode 17: Pop Culture · 1 h 39 min · Season 1 Episode 17For so many of us in our 20s, pop culture didn’t just entertain us, it raised us. In this episode, Gabriel and I reflect on the movies, music, and media moments that made us who…
- Episode 16: Spirituality · 1 h 32 min · Season 1 Episode 16What does faith look like in your 20s, especially when nothing feels certain at this pivotal time? In this episode, I’m joined by Nadi as we reflect on the ways the divine shows…
- Episode 15: Kids · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 15At some point in your 20s, the idea of having children shifts from something distant to something you actually have to consider. In this episode, Latoya and I tackle one of the…
- Episode 14: Politics · 50 min · Season 1 Episode 14Why does caring about the world feel so draining sometimes? In this episode, I reflect on political apathy, disillusionment, and the fatigue that comes with trying to stay…
- Episode 13: Sex · 1 h 59 min · Season 1 Episode 13Hookup culture often teaches us to perform pleasure instead of actually experiencing it in our 20s. In this episode, Hugo and I talk about intimacy, consent, and the various ways…
- Episode 12: Marriage · 1 h 8 min · Season 1 Episode 12Is marriage the destination or just a social expectation? In this episode, Jevene joins me to unpack the pressures that come with this particular milestone, especially in your…
- Episode 11: Body Image · 56 min · Season 1 Episode 11In this episode, Imani and I get honest about something most of us are still figuring out in our 20s, namely, how to exist in a body in a world that has too many opinions about…
- Episode 10: Fame · 1 h 18 min · Season 1 Episode 10Fame is intoxicating, terrifying, and for some people, inevitable. In this episode, Felly and I talk about the allure of being known, why so many of us in our 20s chase…
- Episode 9: Drugs · 1 h 0 min · Season 1 Episode 9Drug use has long been woven into youth culture, but in your 20s, the line between exploration, escape, and habit often starts to blur. In this episode, Tee and I get into one of…
- Episode 8: Success · 55 min · Season 1 Episode 8Success is often presented as something clear and measurable, but it rarely feels that way in practice. In this episode, I reflect on expectations, comparison, and the pressure…
- Episode 7: Travel · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 7Travel has a way of disrupting your routine and, in doing so, revealing parts of yourself you might not notice otherwise. Sometimes clarity shows up when you are no longer in the…
- Episode 6: Fashion · 60 min · Season 1 Episode 6The way we present ourselves is rarely just about appearance. In this episode, Felly and I talk about trends, personal style, and what it actually means to dress like yourself in…
- Episode 5: Money · 51 min · Season 1 Episode 5Money often determines what feels possible, what feels out of reach, and how we navigate the world. In this episode, Zoe and I talk about the pressure to keep up, the desire to…
- Episode 4: Trauma · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 4Trauma has a way of shaping how we see ourselves and how we move through the world. As we move through our 20s, those patterns become harder to ignore. In this episode, I reflect…
- Episode 3: Mental Health · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 3Mental health is something we learn to navigate, often without the language to fully express it. In this episode, Imani joins me for a conversation about the stigma that keeps…
- Episode 2: Mortality · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 2In this episode I open up about something most of us feel in our 20s but rarely say out loud: the fear of running out of time. The anxiety of not becoming who you're supposed to…
- Episode 1: Dating · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 1In our very first episode recorded back in 2021, Knas and I sit down to talk through relationships and dating, and everything that comes with it. In your 20s, dating often feels…
