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Barely Thriving Podcast

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Welcome to Barely Thriving, the chaotic comfort podcast hosted by Amy & Aseah, two best friends trying (and mostly failing) to figure out life in their 30s. Expect unfiltered chats, therapy-level convos and belly laughs. We might not be thriving, but we"re definitely surviving ... barely. ⚡️New episodes every Wednesday 🎧 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @barelythriving_pod ✉️ Got a story, dilemma or chaos to share? Email: barelythriving_pod@outlook.com

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52:09

The ICK That Ended It 😭 | Getting Blocked & Red Flags...

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2026/04/08

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

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68:58

Would You Forgive This?! Dating Dilemmas & Friendship...

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2026/04/01

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

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53:40

Barely Thriving Hotline | He Took Me on a Date While...

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2026/03/25

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

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65:09

Worst Hinge Dates Ever… It Just Gets Worse | Episode...

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2026/03/18

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 –

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42:16

Body Image & Self Love | Episode 23 | Barely Thriving...

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2026/03/11

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 –

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45:31

Romantic or Red Flag? | Episode 22 | Barely Thriving...

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2026/03/04

So, we watched Wuthering Heights ... and it has officially set the new bare minimum standards, and our non negotionables are no longer negotiable. In this episode we talk about: • Heathcliff vs Edgar • Loving harder vs being loved more • Why we romanticise crumbs • And whether we’d actually choose chaos if we’re being honest Welcome to Episode 22 of Barely Thriving. 🎙 New episodes every Wednesday Follow us on: 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/barelythriving_pod/ 📱 TikTok –

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44:42

Am I Overreacting? 🚩 | Episode 21 | Barely Thriving...

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2026/02/25

Are we overreacting… or are we finally raising our standards?In this episode, we dive into Reddit’s “Am I Overreacting?” relationship stories and unpack everything from red flags and wedding drama to emotional spirals and chaotic boy behaviour. We react to: • A bride who called off her wedding after a drunken disaster • A boyfriend who smashed furniture during an argument • The tension between wanting spontaneous affection and wanting respect • And the late-night spiral that led to wine, drive-thru

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47:11

We Shed, We Claimed, We Spiraled | Fire Horse Season|...

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2026/02/18

The Year of the Fire Horse is coming… and apparently so is the chaos. This week we talk about what Fire Horse energy means for 2026, what we’re shedding, what we’re claiming, and how we’ve survived some genuinely tumultuous situations lately. From building a red flag investigation board to debating whether a £30 Etsy witch spell counts as self-care, this episode covers dating drama, spiritual girl math and the psychic reading that exposed a flickering bathroom light as a possible ghost portal. Hot

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67:00

Talking Stage Tactics: Surviving the Situationship...

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2026/02/11

In this episode, we unpack the talking stage using Tell Me Lies as the ultimate dating cautionary tale.From situationships and soft launches to exclusivity without labels, we break down why modern dating feels emotionally intense but structurally empty. If you’ve ever thought, “If this isn’t a relationship, why does it hurt?” .. this episode is for you. Confused. Observant. Barely thriving. 🎙 New episodes every Wednesday Follow Barely Thriving Podcast for honest conversations, humour, and barely

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53:21

Money Talks: The Wild Side of Side Hustles | Episode...

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2026/02/04

2026 isn’t about stability, it’s about survival and questionable side hustles. We unpack selling farts in jars, girlfriend experiences, foot content and the wild ways people are making real money online. PSA - We are sorry!! The episode cuts short, yes the camera betrayed us. Sorry babes. 🎙 New episodes every Wednesday Follow Barely Thriving Podcast to join the Hot Mess Committee! Here we have honest conversations, humour, and barely holding it together energy.

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61:46

Anonymous Confessions & Unhinged Girl Stories |...

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2026/01/28

You sent the confessions. We read them out loud. Dating disasters, relationship chaos and brutally honest girl chat.In this episode of Barely Thriving, we read and react to dating confessions, relationship horror stories, and deeply unhinged moments that range from accidentally liking your partner’s ex’s Instagram photo, to first-sleepover disasters, to realising you’ve slowly become your boyfriend’s mum. 🎙 New episodes every Wednesday Follow Barely Thriving Podcast for honest conversations,

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54:02

Girl Maths Is Saving Lives & Boy Maths Is Confusing...

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2026/01/21

In this episode of Barely Thriving Podcast, we’re talking girl maths, boy maths, and why everyone seems to believe their own logic… no matter how questionable it is. Amy and Aseah unpack how girl maths turns refunds into profit, cash payments into “free money,” and £60 water bottles into long-term investments. Meanwhile, boy maths somehow includes eight beers, inflated height claims, and the confidence to stand by all of it. We also discuss princess treatment after finding a man who experienced it

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54:16

Why is it January 87th? | Episode 15 | Barely...

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2026/01/14

Bare minimum vs princess treatment, independent women, January delusion, and why modern dating feels like a full-time job with no benefits.This week we talk not needing a man, first date expectations, messaging first, and how our 2026 “health era” collapsed by the 7th of January (thanks McDonald’s). Relatable chaos. Honest takes. Barely thriving energy.

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51:42

Women Are the Ick? | Hot Takes & Girl Talk | Episode...

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2026/01/07

Apparently women are the ick now… according to the internet. So naturally, we had to talk about it.In this episode of Barely Thriving, we react to hot takes, comments, and opinions about what supposedly makes women “unattractive”, “annoying”, or “the problem”. It’s honest, chaotic, occasionally unhinged, and very much us trying to make sense of the internet without losing our minds. If you’ve ever read a comment section and thought “are we actually okay?” .. this one’s for you. 🫶 New episodes

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62:37

What We're Leaving In 2025 | Episode 13 | Barely...

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2025/12/31

2025 broke us a bit. In this episode, we talk about what we're leaving in 2025 and what we're taking into 2026, from anxiety and healing to boundaries, closure and finally putting ourselves first. If this year humbled you, this ones for you. Barely thriving. Still here.

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41:33

Christmas Icks, Festive Chaos & Delulu December...

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2025/12/24

Christmas has officially scrambled our brains 🎄.In this festive episode of Barely Thriving, we’re talking Christmas icks, chaotic December energy, festive drinking culture, and all the unspoken things that make the holidays… a lot. From workplace Christmas drama to buying yourself more presents than anyone else, we’re asking the important question: Are we wrong? Or is Christmas just built like this? Unhinged takes, relatable chaos, and zero festive restraint. New episodes weekly!

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58:29

ChatGPT Wrapped Exposed Us | Delulu Thoughts & Dating...

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2025/12/17

ChatGPT Wrapped exposed our delusions... and we’re not okay 🤖😭In Episode 11 of Barely Thriving, Amy & Aseah unpack their ChatGPT Wrapped, dating chaos, red string theory beliefs, and the very millennial habit of asking the universe (and AI) for reassurance. From “help me reply but make it sound chill” to reflections on why your 30s hit differently, this episode is chaotic, comforting, and painfully relatable. Barely thriving… but self-aware.

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44:58

Type A vs Type B Personalities: Chaos, Organisation &...

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2025/12/10

Type A vs Type B… but make it chaotic 🧠🌪️This week, we’re exposing the girl-math logic behind our personalities: • 24 hour anxiety • Open-tab chaos • Organisation as a threat 😅 If you’ve ever felt personally attacked by someone’s to-do list… this episode is for you. Subscribe + join the Hot Mess Committee every Wednesday 💅✨

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52:41

Fruity Pebbles Scandal, Secret Lives & Dating Drama |...

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2025/12/03

The chaos is back and hotter than ever.This week, Amy gets a full breakdown of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives scandal - Fruity Pebbles, betrayal and all the wild friendship fallout 🫠 Then we decide.. is it Girls Girl or Guilty with some controversial friendship rules… and Aseah updates us on the latest saga from her dating apps 👀 Hot takes. Unfiltered opinions. Questionable decisions. You know the drill - we’re Barely Thriving. 🎧 New episodes every Wednesday 💌 Join the Hot Mess

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53:08

Nostalgia, Chaos & Growing Up | It's Not A Number,...

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2025/11/26

This week, Amy & Aseah spiral into the beautiful chaos of millennial life - from getting ID’d for scissors, MSN & Bebo memories, nostalgia and trying to figure life out in your 30s. With unfiltered girl talk and iconic chaotic energy, the girls explore why age is just a mindset, not a number. Expect honesty, humour, tangents, and all the reasons this podcast is named Barely Thriving.

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