The 20's Survival Guide
by Emily Astley
How To Get Out Of A Rut
About this podcast
The 20's Survival Guide is a podcast designed to comfort, entertain, and inspire those navigating the drama, chaos and freedom of their twenties.
Each solo episode feels like an exclusive catch up with your best friend, while other episodes include young entrepreneurs and creatives who are figuring it out in real time, sharing stories, lessons and advice for anyone trying to do the same.
If you are looking for advice on how to improve your 20s, a comforting DMC with a best friend, or an inspiring chat from some talented entrepreneurs, you're in the right place :)
Instagram: @_20ssurvivalguide
Youtube: @20ssurvivalguide
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 62 episodes
- How To Get Out Of A Rut · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 79Send us Fan Mail Are you bored, or are you stuck? This episode is your guide to figuring out whether life has just slowed down for a moment, or whether you’ve fallen into a rut…
- How To Protect Your Peace From Negative People (TB) · 21 min · Season 2 Episode 77Send us Fan Mail Now that we’re heading toward the end of the year, I think it’s the perfect time to reflect on the people we spend the most time around (especially those whose…
- How To Know If You Have ADHD - Myths, Symptoms And Coping Tips For Your 20s (TB) · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 77Send us Fan Mail Do you struggle to stay focused on important projects or find yourself making impulsive decisions you later regret? This week, we’re revisiting an old but…
- Why The 9-5 Isn't As Bad As You Think (Ft. Leah) · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 76Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re joined by Leah (@thatyoungprofessional) to talk about how to make the most of your 9-5 and your life outside of it in your 20s. We get into why…
- How to Make Exercise a Habit in Your 20's (and stick with it) (TB) · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 75Send us Fan Mail Since winter has hit us like a bus this week, and leaving the house to brave the cold now requires some serious mental preparation, I thought it was the perfect…
- How to Break The Doom Scroll Cycle · 22 min · Season 2 Episode 74Send us Fan Mail Ever told yourself, “I’m just going to take a quick break” and then looked up an hour later, deep in the doom scroll? Between Instagram reels, endless…
- How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others (A 5 Step Guide) (TB) · 16 min · Season 2 Episode 73Send us Fan Mail Do you find yourself comparing your life or career to the people around you and those on social media? The good news is that this is totally normal! But that…
- How to Be Fit Without Making It Your Personality in Your 20s (Ft Motivate With Maria) · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 72Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like the world of sports and fitness has shifted from being about health and connection to constant competition and pressure? Like if you…
- 12 Signs You’re Doing BETTER Than You Think in Your 20s (TB) · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 71Send us Fan Mail Do you ever catch yourself feeling behind, or guilty that you aren't at your best version of yourself yet? The good news is that this is so normal, and sometimes…
- Five Mindset Shifts for Mental Fitness in Your 20s · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 70Send us Fan Mail A strange little Saturday exercise, eyes closed, three mystery bottles, a friend with a case of flower drops, turned into a mirror I didn’t know I needed. I walk…
- Why Female Friendships Matter More Than You Think (Ft Amy Launder) · 46 min · Season 2 Episode 69Send us Fan Mail This week, we invited creator Amy Launder to come on and spill the tea that we need to hear. From run club culture and how to go alone, to being extremely…
- How Worrying Less Can Help You Achieve More · 22 min · Season 2 Episode 68Send us Fan Mail Worry can silently destroy your twenties. As a self-proclaimed chronic worrier, I've spent countless hours fretting over everything from lunch choices to…
- How to Survive the ‘What Are You Doing With Your Life?’ Question · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 67Send us Fan Mail What's the deal with everyone asking what you're doing with your life when you have no clue yourself? Emily welcomes back her best friend Ellie to discuss the…
- How to Get Rid of Post Summer Blues · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 66Send us Fan Mail We have reached that dreaded moment where September has commenced and we have to face that summer might just be behind us... Pub gardens, warm evening walks, and…
- The 4 Personality Types Everyone Should Know Before 30 · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 65Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder why some people thrive under pressure while others shut down? Or why your laid-back friend drives your Type A brain insane? In this episode, we break…
- The Power Of Saying No - And Meaning It · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 64Send us Fan Mail That simple two-letter word, 'no', might be the most powerful tool you're not using enough in your twenties. But what's the real cost of saying yes to…
- The Struggle of Job Searching in Your 20s · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 63Send us Fan Mail Job hunting in your twenties is an emotional rollercoaster filled with rejection fatigue, imposter syndrome, and the pressure to compete in an oversaturated job…
- Summer FOMO: How to Not Stress About Missing Out · 18 min · Season 2 Episode 64Send us Fan Mail Summer FOMO hits particularly hard as everyone seems to be living their best life while you may be stuck at work or feeling left out. There's an unspoken…
- What Would You Tell Your Teen Self If You Could Go Back? · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 62Send us Fan Mail What would you tell your younger self if you could go back in time? This episode is a letter to my younger self, what I would tell her if I could go back in time…
- Being The Single Friend And Learning To Love It · 29 min · Season 2 Episode 62Send us Fan Mail Have you watched your social media fill with couples photos on Valentine's Day and felt like you wanted to chuck your phone out the window? I get it. But being…







