In this solo episode I share some of the lessons I have learnt from living abroad in the Netherlands. Being an expat comes with many challenges, many of which I had no idea of. This episode is for anyone curious about what life is like in another country or anyone getting ready for their own big move. I dive into topics related to managing your expectations, the impact of your environment, making friends- especially with people from other countries and language background etc. 

In this episode Madelein shares more about her job as an ESL teacher, what it's really like and how you can get into it. She shares her views on detaching from our jobs, taking away the need for emotional fulfillment and seeing it as a transaction. This mindset shift is truly something that has brought so much peace to her own life and has given her so much time and financial freedom. 

In this episode I chat all about my current running journey, starting from 3/4km to training for a 21km. I share my tips and things I have learned from running so far and what my training goals are going forward. I also chat about incorporating running/cardio into your routine even if you are not training for a race and the importance of doing so. 

In this episode Madelein shares all about how she's been feeling recently and how being in this grey space in your twenties can create so much comparison and uncertainty especially when you have no idea what you should be working towards. She chats a bit about how we can set goals when we don't actually know what the end goal should be and how to can avoid getting stuck in the 9-5 grind working towards something we hate instead of something we love. She shares her thoughts on our generation...

In this episode I share the nitty gritty details of how I got scammed starting my first business. This episode is all about my story, sharing all the details and everything I wish I had known before starting and things I am so grateful I learned through the experience. This is an episode for anyone who wants to start a business or who has gone through something similar and just needs to know that they are not alone. 

In this episode we are joined by Meagan Rioux, founder and owner of activewear brand UP.  Diving deep into starting an activewear brand, Meagan shares her own challenges and her journey to starting UP. We chat about the big and small life changes that come with starting a business as well as the feeling of imposter syndrome, failing expectations and facing the judgements of others. Meagan gets more personal as she shares advice and more on how these challenges affected her mentally. 

An episode all about productivity guilt, needing to feel overstimulated all the time and how this connects to expectations set by our younger selves. Chatting all about why we don't need a self-development book's idea of a perfect routine and how to approach our day in a more realistic way while including creativity and activities that lead to fulfillment.

In part 2 of the travelling series, I chat about the exact locations and tourist attractions we visited in 2022 in The Netherlands, Belgium and Paris. Here I focus more on activities we did in each, which place I personally wished I could've spent more time in and which I would have rather skipped.  

In this episode I share some of my travel tips that I picked up in 2022. I travelled around the Netherlands and visited Paris and Belgium during this time. In this episode I compare the different countries, share some accommodation tips, public transport advice and overall do's and don'ts. Keep in mind this is just my experience in each of the countries and could 100% be different for everyone. 

Welcome to the first episode of the year! This episode is all about my in's and out's of 2023 and how to set and plan for the most successful year ahead. I share my tips on how to create a resolution list and bulletproof plan that anyone can follow. 

In this episode I share all of the lessons I have learned in 2022. This has been a different, challenging, rewarding and difficult year to say the least. But I can confidently say I survived and thrived in my first year of being an official adult. These are 10 lessons I am taking with me into 2023! 

In this episode I share how my views on health and fitness has changed over the years and how I stopped obsessing over health and fitness and instead learned to just enjoy it. I talk a bit about my views surrounding the fitness industry and how the content I will be sharing will change in the future. I also talk a bit about how to get out of a rut regarding both fitness and nutrition, how our diets impact our mood as well as sharing one or two tips for the festive season coming up :) 

In this episode we talk about making friends in a new city and making friends post grad where we often find it difficult to relate or build a connection with others. Entering adulthood is such a big shift and having to build a community in between many other changes can be super difficult. Here I share my tips that I am using and have used in the past in order to reduce loneliness and find people I can possibly connect with in the future :) 

Feeling directionless is such a common feeling, especially in our twenties when we are surrounded by so many different directions.  It can often feel extremely overwhelming and can leave you feeling lost, uninterested and unmotivated in various areas of life. In this episode I share my own experience with feeling directionless and share ways in which I think we can go about recentering ourselves. 

In this episode we talk all about how one can be happy and healthy but still struggle with various problems. Talking about comparing one's success and phase in life, living in the future and past, self-doubt and how important betting on yourself is at this age and always. I share my own struggles and "building blocks" and how I choose to look at them. 

In this weeks episode I share all my tips on budgeting, money habits and saving in my twenties. I touch on what my budget looks like, how I separate my money into various savings accounts, how I look at a monthly spreadsheet, money behaviors and your money mindset. This is all based on what I have learnt so far and tips I have found work for me :)  Everyone has their own money story, I hope this inspires you to take a look at yours.  Follow @girlonamission.podcast & @Madelein_Luus for...

In this episode we chat all about societies deadlines, the pressures we face as a generation to live up to expectations set by previous generations in terms of the world of work, how we live and what the normal safe and conventional route should be. We cover and discuss identity capitalism from the book "Defining the decade" by Meg Jay,  a book all about the importance of your twenties and how to make the most of these years.  I also share a bit of my own experience and share on my own...

This week we are diving deep into comfort zones, talking about the different areas in life where people tend to get too comfortable, the effect of sunk costs , how to know when its time for a change and of course how to use the four phases to get out of your comfort zone.  We only have one life, you don't want to spend it wishing you had followed your dreams sooner.  #nothingventurednothinggained If you like this episode, don't forget to give us a rating and head to @girlonamission.podcast...

Answering all your fitness and health questions! Chatting all things body dysmorphia, gym intimidation, what got me started and keeps me motivated. Covering some topics surrounding fitness challenges, weight loss plateaus and sharing a bit on my own relationship with food and fitness.  Follow us on Instagram @girlonamission.podcast and if you're interested in more fitness and health content follow my personal account @madelein_luus and @moveme_official. 

An episode all about our own limiting beliefs, the things we find ourselves consistently trying to convince ourselves of. Chatting about my experience with anxiety and imposter syndrome in my career and fitness journey as well as limiting beliefs around money, accomplishments and relationships.  Follow @girlonamission.podcast for more surrounding navigating your 20s.  

In this episode I talk all about my experience with friends from high school, university and even after university. Covering all the blessings and challenges and some key factors to look for when choosing quality friends. I also chat about sacrifices and the things we often give up  for a connection.   Perfect for anyone entering or leaving any of the above mentioned phases in their life or just looking for advice on how to build and maintain quality friendships. 

This is a topic so close to my heart and one I have personally struggled with.  Chatting about the important role isolation has played in helping me find my passion and ultimately grow into the person I am today, how bizarre it is that we are expected to know what we want to do for the rest of our lives at 15 and how to not feel like a guest in your own life. As mentioned in the podcast I run a personal training business with my boyfriend, here are all the links if you are interested in...

Surviving your 20's, creating your dream career and finding balance can be extremely chaotic and overwhelming . This is why I created a raw and real podcast all about navigating your 20's and building and  creating a life after University. We discuss topics surrounding friendships and relationships, health and fitness, starting a career/starting a small business and of course all the mistakes and hiccups  in between.   If you enjoy the podcast and want to get to know me on other platforms,...