Episodes
Sometimes life throws you lemons... that was a cruel way to start off the podcast description (if you know you know- sorry Tom!). However, we have all been in that place in our lives where something has made you feel a little off balance and you need to reignite your mojo. If this is you right now, then you're in the right place! Listen as Tom tells Anya about his recent troubles and how he has reset his mind, and subsequently his everyday life, into a better place. | Produced by AudioBox |...
Published 12/02/21
Does anyone else out there wish there were more hours in a day? You are not alone! This is something that Anya and Tom struggle with a lot! But like any adult- trying their best with adulting- they do have a few tips up their sleeves on how to get the most out of every day, of course, this doesn't come without a few stories of their time management fails first... | Produced by AudioBox | CONNECT WITH US: instagram & twitter- @weareaudiobox | youtube- @audiobox | [email protected] |...
Published 11/26/21
Saving money is hard. A junior salary coupled with trying to be an independent adult with bills to pay, whilst having a good time sometimes feels like you're running on empty by the end of the month. Anya and Tom open up on their budgeting habits and give some insight into the financial challenges young adults are never briefed on before stepping out into the big wide world. | Produced by AudioBox | CONNECT WITH US: instagram & twitter- @weareaudiobox | youtube- @audiobox |...
Published 11/18/21
As we enter a new season it's common to reflect on your own life changes and transitions. During this time you might feel unsettled, nostalgic and reflective on the past and where you want to be in your life. You are not alone! In this episode, Anya and Tom discuss the challenges that come with seasonal changes and reflect on their own life phases and what this means to them. | Produced by AudioBox | CONNECT WITH US: instagram & twitter- @weareaudiobox | youtube- @audiobox |...
Published 11/11/21
Insecurities get the better of all of us in one way or another, whether it trickles into your relationships, career or you struggle with your self-esteem. Anya and Tom are no strangers to insecurity and in this episode, they let you in on some of theirs and discuss their best remedy for overcoming them. | Produced by AudioBox | CONNECT WITH US: instagram & twitter- @weareaudiobox | youtube- @audiobox | [email protected] | SPONSORED BY LONGSHOT https://longshotdrinks.co.uk/ |
Published 11/04/21
Do you find yourself switching up your personality depending on who you're with? Well, you're not alone! Anya and Tom get to the bottom of why we have these different versions of ourselves and the reasons we switch them up depending on the situations we find ourselves in. | Produced by AudioBox | CONNECT WITH US: instagram & twitter- @weareaudiobox | youtube- @audiobox | [email protected] | SPONSORED BY LONGSHOT https://longshotdrinks.co.uk/ |
Published 10/28/21
Embarking on your career is a daunting time, whether you're straight out of college or just rounded up your uni experience, stepping into real-life work is scary unknown territory. Anya and Tom are here to tell you about their first few years of beginning a career, with top tips on how they best navigated through the blind spots. | Produced by AudioBox | CONNECT WITH US: instagram & twitter- @weareaudiobox | youtube- @audiobox | [email protected] | SPONSORED BY LONGSHOT...
Published 10/22/21
Should we call it quits? A thought that crosses the mind of everyone in a relationship (don't lie to yourself!!) who have just had an argument. Anya and Tom are here to tell you these thoughts are- mostly- normal as they discuss their own break up's and make up's, along with some home truths about what a relationship in your 20's is actually like. | Produced by AudioBox | CONNECT WITH US: instagram & twitter- @weareaudiobox | youtube- @audiobox | [email protected] | SPONSORED BY...
Published 10/14/21
It's that time of year where university kicks off once again, with brand new freshers moving into halls and 2nd and 3rd years reuniting for the year ahead and Anya and Tom are here to let you know exactly what's in store! From the highs to the lows and all the bits in between that friends and family forget to tell you about. | Produced by AudioBox | CONNECT WITH US: instagram & twitter- @weareaudiobox | youtube- @audiobox | [email protected] | SPONSORED BY LONGSHOT...
Published 10/07/21
Hey kids! Anya and Tom are back for season 8 of What Adults Don't Tell You Before You Adult! A lot has changed since the last season including the fact that your wonderful hosts have flown the nest! That's right, Anya and Tom have officially moved out of the family home and into new pads. So sit tight as we catch up on how this new chapter of adulting has been for the duo with chats on what to look out for when viewing properties, how not to make friends with your neighbours and all the...
Published 09/30/21
Season 7 has sadly come to end. And BOY what an episode to end on. This episode is full of all kinds of chaotic energy today and not all just from Tom. This week the pair talk about babies, whens the right time to have them, how many do they want and will Tom make them fight to their death for his amusement?? | Produced by AudioBox | CONNECT WITH US: instagram & twitter- @weareaudiobox | youtube- @audiobox | [email protected] |
Published 07/01/21
Being selfish is often given a bad rep, but Anya and Tom are here to tell you that being selfish is often the way you live a happier and more fulfilled life where you look after number one! If you're a people pleaser this is the episode for you. | Produced by AudioBox | CONNECT WITH US: instagram & twitter- @weareaudiobox | youtube- @audiobox | [email protected] |
Published 06/24/21
PART 2 of Anyas EPIC tale that she had to save for this week! The time to share this dramatic story is now. Buckle up Tunesquaders get your popcorn ready as this is a rollercoaster (just like life - right Ronan Keating) of a story you are not going to want to miss! They also discuss why they fight, how to defuse a fight and 6 affirmations you will want to hear! | Produced by AudioBox | CONNECT WITH US: instagram & twitter- @weareaudiobox | youtube- @audiobox | [email protected] |
Published 06/17/21
Bad days are literally the worst! From getting stuck in traffic, to getting told off by your boss or even a break-up, when you've had a day that sucks it's hard to get your head out of the fog. Anya and Tom know all about bad days, and with a few recent ones up their sleeves they're here to empathise with you and give you a few reminders on how to handle a bad day when you're not sure where to place all of that negative energy. | Produced by AudioBox | CONNECT WITH US: instagram &...
Published 06/10/21
Heyyyy Tunesquaders! Hope you're all doing okay?! This week we talk about the power of the word 'NO' some struggle with it for many reasons like saving face and of course FOMO. We discuss how to say no, when to say and we give you the secret to how to get a date with Tom! | Produced by AudioBox | CONNECT WITH US: instagram & twitter- @weareaudiobox | youtube- @audiobox | [email protected] |
Published 06/03/21
Closure is a tricky beast. It can either be the key to lifting a weight off of your shoulders, or give you an answer that leaves you feeling even more confused. So is it right to seek closure in every situation? And how do you know when to walk away without knowing all the graphic details first? Anya and Tom give their best advice on how to navigate closure with their own experience of break ups and family passing away. | Produced by AudioBox | CONNECT WITH US: instagram & twitter-...
Published 05/27/21
Flying the nest is one of the most exhilarating and also terrifying moments of your life. Taking the risk to leave the comforts of your own home is no easy decision, it's often a do I don't I moment that can leave you in a sticky situation of choosing head over heart. Do I stick it out with the parents and save a ton of money, or do I take the wild road and live my best 20-year-old life having a wicked time but utterly broke. Here to give their thoughts on the conversation is Anya and Tom,...
Published 05/20/21
You don't want to admit it but we all have 'a type' not everyones 'our cup of tea'. However this week we talk about what we DO look for in a relationship - physically. We talk about being wanting to be looked after, not wanting a giant and obviously we talk about being adults but... | Produced by AudioBox | CONNECT WITH US: instagram & twitter- @weareaudiobox | youtube- @audiobox | [email protected] |
Published 05/13/21
We know that it's not great for us yet we still can't help but tap away and scroll mindlessly... why? What is it about social media's make-up that keeps us coming back for more and unable to cut it out of our lives? In this episode, Anya and Tom discuss the home truths about social media that most people know and do, but rarely ever own up to... from guilty habits to owning the reasons behind why you post. | Produced by AudioBox | CONNECT WITH US: instagram & twitter- @weareaudiobox |...
Published 05/06/21
It's finally happening kids, the unlocking of lockdown is upon us! But yet Anya and Tom can't help but feel a little unnerved by it all... amongst the feelings of excitement and joy there's also an undercurrent of anxiety and FOMO in the air. In this latest episode Anya and Tom discuss all the feelings that we didn't expect to feel as normal life creeps back into existence. | Produced by AudioBox | CONNECT WITH US: instagram & twitter- @weareaudiobox | youtube- @audiobox |...
Published 04/29/21
This week Anya and Tom discuss the ICK. Possibly the biggest destroyer of any romantic relationship. From grown men in tubs, to hearing them call their Mum 'Mummy' still... there are a whole lotta reasons for why you can catch the ick, and Anya and Tom are here to unpack it all! Get the popcorn at the ready as they open up about their past icks, what their current partners get icky about towards them and they share some of your hilarious and nail-biting icks! | Produced by AudioBox | CONNECT...
Published 04/08/21
Hold You Horses ladies and gents and go bananas for a great new episode! This week Anya and Tom are addressing the elephant in the room and talking about everything but the kitchen sink. We're talking about expressions!! We LOVE expressions anything that makes language more fun and playful! Be and eager beaver and run around like a headless chicken with Tom and Anya as we delve in deep to this wonderful world of expressions. This episode is the greatest thing since sliced bread so...
Published 04/01/21
We have made it to 1 year with Miss Rona. She's not been our friend for this past year but she's been here! This week Anya and Tom look back on this past year and reflect on how life will change and ponder how life has changed. They reflect on the past year the good, the bad and the heartbreaking. Well done Kids/TuneSquaders for making it through the year. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost friends and family members from this awful pandemic. Remember you are never alone...
Published 03/25/21
At the age of 18 years old in the UK we become an adult, but with life expectancies expanding and huge societal pressures in our modern world, is 18 still the right age to take on the title of being a grown-up? Join Anya and Tom as they discuss brain developments, generational differences and have a heated debate about whether you should know all about life before you're granted adult status. | Produced by AudioBox | CONNECT WITH US: instagram & twitter- @weareaudiobox | youtube-...
Published 03/18/21