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🎙️ Barely Thriving Podcast | Episode 32 A listener’s dog ate her tampon… and somehow that still wasn’t the worst part of the story. This week on Barely Thriving Podcast, we spiral through THE most traumatic hotline confession, embarrassing family stories, toxic ex behaviour, dating red flags, and the most unhinged “and I still stayed” relationship stories we’ve ever heard. From fake sleeping during arguments, to peeing in bottles, charging girlfriends back for Subway, and horrifying relationship confessions that genuinely made us question women collectively… this episode is complete chaos. Expect chaotic girl talk, friendship banter, oversharing, dating disasters, trauma bonding, and way too much information. 💌 Send your anonymous stories: barelythriving_pod@outlook.com or click the link on our socials to our anonymous form! 📲 Follow us: Instagram & TikTok → @barelythriving_pod
🎙️ Barely Thriving Podcast | Episode 31 This week on Barely Thriving Podcast, we react to one of the most chaotic listener confessions we’ve ever received… and it only gets worse the more we unpack it 😭 We kick things off with our Barely Thriving Hotline, where you send in your anonymous stories and dilemmas, and we give our honest (and slightly unfiltered) opinions. This week’s confession? A truly unhinged “caught in the act” moment that turns into one of the most awkward situations imaginable. We also dive into Types of People We Don’t Like (Part 2) - and yes, we have a LOT to say. We get into: Embarrassing storytime confessions Relationship boundaries (strip clubs & lap dances 👀) Customer service horror stories The types of people we genuinely cannot stand Unhinged encounters with the general public If you’ve ever been in an awkward situation, dealt with annoying people, or just love a bit of chaotic girl talk… this episode is for you. 💌 Send your anonymous stories: barelythriving_pod@outlook.com 📲 Follow us: Instagram & TikTok → @barelythriving_pod
🎙️ Barely Thriving Podcast | Episode 30 Toxic friendships, group chat drama and the friendship red flags you should never ignore… would you still be friends? 👀 In this episode of Barely Thriving Podcast, we react to a listener submission in our Barely Thriving Hotline ☎️ - a friendship dilemma that starts with one group chat comment and quickly spirals. We dive into: Toxic friendships and subtle friendship red flags 🚩 What being a true “girls’ girl” actually means Cheating and the emotional damage it leaves behind The types of toxic people we can’t stand Plus, expect a few chaotic and very honest rants along the way (including some controversial opinions 👀). If you’ve ever felt left out, judged by friends, or questioned your circle, this episode will hit home. 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
🎙️ Barely Thriving Podcast | Episode 29 In episode 29 of Barely Thriving, we get into a Hinge date gone very wrong… think oversharing, awkward bill splitting, and zero self-awareness. We also talk about: • The “I’m just a girl” trend and using it to justify chaos • Lowering your standards the second someone shows attention • Romanticising the bare minimum • Spending habits that make no sense (but we stand by them) • Non-negotiables that somehow become negotiable • Being the “acts of service” girlfriend who does the most If you’ve ever ignored red flags, settled for less, or convinced yourself “it’s fine”… 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
🎙️Barely Thriving Podcast | Episode 28 Dating, relationships, insecurities & self-sabotage… this episode gets REAL. What starts as a chat about fashion trends, the clean girl aesthetic and Adanola sets quickly spirals into a deep, honest conversation about overthinking, anxious attachment and comparing yourself to your partner’s ex 😬 We cover: Modern dating & situationships Insecurities in relationships Self-sabotage & overanalysing Confidence vs how you actually feel Star signs & dating compatibility 🔮 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
🎙️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
🎙️Barely Thriving Podcast | Episode 26 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
🎙️Barely Thriving Podcast | 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
🎙️ Barely Thriving Podcast | Episode 24 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
🎙️Barely Thriving Podcast | Episode 23 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