This week on Barely Thriving, Amy and Aseah react to a dating dilemma involving a man who left multiple calls, Facetimes and voicemails after just one date.

The conversation quickly spirals into marriage coming with a warranty, divorce, soulmates and the realities of building a life with someone.

They also discuss the unexpected corner of the internet they've become obsessed with: World Cup TikTok.

Expect chaotic opinions, questionable advice, emotional football stories and plenty of laughs.

New episodes every week.

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Chapters

00:00 One Date, Five Voicemails

04:26 If It Was A Choice...

08:54 Flow State10:29 "It's Like Mother's Milk"

12:50 Marriage Should Come With A Warranty

17:49 Divorce is Expensive

18:07 Is There One Person For Everyone?

19:30 Teenage Love

27:08 Amy Was The Odd One Out

28:43 World Cup TikTok Has Changed Aseah's Life

31:10 The Goalkeeper Who Made Us Cry

33:32 Outro

This week a listener asks whether she's expecting too much from her relationship after her boyfriend stops flirting outside the bedroom.

That conversation quickly turns into a much bigger discussion about communication, sexual compatibility, fake orgasms, situationships, modern dating advice, and the relationship rules women are constantly told to follow.

Amy and Aseah unpack some of the internet's most popular dating advice and decide whether it's actually helpful... or complete rubbish.

Topics include:

• Relationship communication
• Fake orgasms
• Sexual compatibility
• Dating advice
• Modern relationships
• "If he wanted to, he would"

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This week on Barely Thriving, we discuss one of the most shocking hotline stories we've received: a woman discovers she has unknowingly been the side chick for two years after finding a Facebook post from her partner's mum.

We also react to some of the funniest and harshest comments we've received online and share stories from a chaotic girls trip to Liverpool.

If you enjoy relatable girl talk, dating stories, relationship dilemmas, friendship dynamics, and unfiltered conversations, this episode is for you.

New episodes every week.

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This week we're sharing some of our most chaotic girls holiday stories, unforgettable nights out and friendship disasters.

From holiday mishaps and drunken decisions to dating, tattoos and the reality of navigating early adulthood with your closest friends, this episode is packed with the kind of stories that only make sense when you've known each other for years.

Expect plenty of laughs and questionable choices.

New episodes every week.

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This week on Barely Thriving, we discuss modern dating chaos, situationships, relationship red flags, and some of the worst first-date stories we’ve ever heard.

From fake “sister” shampoo bottles and gym breakup captions to terrifying date behaviour and heartbreak spirals, this episode is chaotic from start to finish.

Expect:

• dating horror stories
• listener dilemmas
• relationship opinions
• friendship banter
• unfiltered girl talk
• heartbreak discussions
• modern dating culture chaos

New episodes every week.

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This week on Barely Thriving Podcast, we spiral through situationships, dating icks, emotionally unavailable men, Snapchat red flags, accidental texts, manifestation delusions and one of the most horrifying stories we’ve ever heard online.

This week’s Barely Thriving Hotline involves a girl accidentally sending HIM the message that was definitely meant for the group chat… and honestly, the thumbs up reply might have been worse than an argument.

We also discuss: ✨ modern dating chaos ✨ relationship double standards ✨ tarot cards & becoming Etsy witches ✨ actions vs words in relationships ✨ immediate dating NOs ✨ and the TikTok story that genuinely made us feel sick

Expect chaotic girl talk, questionable advice, relationship spirals and several moments where we nearly had to stop recording.

🎧 New episodes every week.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 🔮

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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 therapy and a prom car park heart to heart

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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 Mess Committee, assemble.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 for the first time and realised why women have been asking for it all along.

It’s funny, chaotic, slightly unhinged, and painfully relatable.

Topics include:

• Girl maths explained

• Boy maths logic

• Height delusion

• Internet culture & modern dating expectations

Not advice. Just vibes.

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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.

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 every Wednesday

✨ Barely thriving, always honest

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. 

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!

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.

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 💅✨

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.

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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.

This week on Barely Thriving, Amy & Aseah get deep, chaotic and VERY honest as they unpack the realities of being a woman in your 30s - from what makes someone a true Girls’ Girl to the emotional devastation of friendship breakups.

They debate the internet’s hottest girlhood takes, including: 💅 Girls’ Girl or Guilty? The rules every woman secretly lives by 💔 Why friendship breakups hurt more than romantic ones 👀 The joy of gossip (yes, even when it’s about people you don’t know) 👭 Why men’s friendships are NOTHING like women’s 🔮 Amy’s AI palm-reading obsession (and why she needs Dr. Phil)

Expect pure relatability, best-friend energy, laughter, girl code debates, and the type of unhinged honesty you only get on Barely Thriving.

New episodes every Wednesday. Join the Hot Mess Committee 💖

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What even counts as wellness? 🧘‍♀️💅

Amy and Aseah share their funniest fails, chaotic self-care moments, and failed hikes, new looks, and self-care trends that never work out. Expect unfiltered girl talk, laughter, and barely-thriving energy.

Subscribe for weekly episodes of relatable chaos, friendship, and too much honesty.

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Surely… THAT has to be the bare minimum!? 💀

This week on Barely Thriving, Amy and Aseah dive headfirst into the chaos of modern dating icks, princess treatment expectations, and the eternal question - is he giving energy or excuses? 👑💅

Expect laughter, light chaos, and the kind of girl talk that hits way too close to home.

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This week on Barely Thriving, Amy and Aseah are surviving the aftermath of a bottomless brunch… and by surviving, we mean stumbling, groaning, and questioning every life choice ever made 🍹💀

🎙️ Disclaimer: Amy’s mic decided to take the day off, honestly… you’d think we’d have it together by now. Welcome to Barely Thriving in all its chaotic glory.

👀 If you’ve ever woken up with a pounding headache, questionable texts, and zero memory of what happened last night, this one’s for you.

New episodes every week.

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This week on, Amy and Aseah are deep in their broke girl era. From thinking credit cards were free money at 18, to crying over declined payments and surviving on instant noodles - it’s chaos, delusion, and financial trauma all rolled into one 💳💅 👀

Let’s just say… if you’ve ever checked your bank app through your fingers, this one’s for you.

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A hen do that descends into complete chaos. Dating stories that should have stayed in the group chat. Amy and Aseah are revisiting one of the most unhinged weekends they've ever survived and sharing the dating disasters that still make them cringe.

If you've ever booked a girls' trip that went sideways, ignored a red flag, or found yourself trapped on a date wondering how to escape, this one's for you.

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🩷 New episodes every Wednesday.

We're Amy and Aseah, two best friends in our 30s trying to figure out life while making questionable decisions, overthinking everything, and pretending we've got it together.

In our very first episode, we're talking about what it really feels like to reach your 30s and realise nobody handed you the instruction manual. From the pressure to be "thriving" to the chaos of everyday adulthood, we're unpacking the highs, the lows, and the moments that make you wonder if everyone else is faking it too.

If you've ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or one minor inconvenience away from a complete meltdown, you're in the right place.

🎙️ Fair warning: the microphones were a little too close in this episode. Consider it proof that everybody starts somewhere.

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