• 16 - Together We Budget: Practical Monthly and Yearly Financial Strategies
    Jul 24 2024

    In this episode we talk all things budgeting. If you’re like us, maybe it’s one of your favourite topics too. We delve into the essentials for us when it comes to planning our financial goals on a yearly basis to how we stay on track to a strict budget month-to-month.


    We also discuss ways we’ve boosted our income with Airbnb, unexpected expenses that have come up for us, and the importance of being open about money and finances as the basis of our relationship.


    We talk about what we will do when we get to that magical day when we have extra money floating around and how much we value having a few people we can have open discussions about these more taboo things (like money) with.


    Listen and let us know in the comments if you love budgeting too! Or are we just actually crazy? Tell us all your best tips we need them.

    Episode Breakdown:

    00:00 The Green Room

    01:13 Pride & Kinds of Kindness

    08:45 Sports Chat

    13:10 Budgets, Financial Plans and Goals

    14:52 Yearly Budget Goals

    19:08 Monthly Budgeting

    25:28 Budgeting is Fun?

    26:18 Airbnb & Defender

    27:07 Saving for a Rainy Day

    28:30 From Love at First Credit Card Debt

    37:00 Investment Funds

    38:05 Let’s Talk About It

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    44 mins
  • 15 - Reset Your Energy: Self-Care Retreats You Can Do at Home
    Jul 17 2024

    Feeling overwhelmed and stuck in a cycle of bad habits and high anxiety? In this solo episode, I dive into the transformative power of at-home retreats and self-care days. Carly shares personal experiences of breaking free from excessive screen time and social media scrolling, highlighting the impact of stressors from daily life and how they can disrupt our routines and mental well-being.


    Discover practical tips and inspiring ideas on how to reset your energy and rejuvenate your mind and body. From meditation and cold plunges to grounding exercises and nature walks, learn how to create a personalized retreat that suits your lifestyle and preferences. Whether you have a whole weekend or just a few hours, this episode will guide you on how to make the most of your self-care time.


    Perfect for anyone looking to reclaim their routine and find joy in the little things, this episode is your guide to feeling good again.

    Topics Covered:

    • The negative effects of excessive screen time and social media
    • The importance of resetting your energy and mental state
    • Practical steps for creating an at-home retreat
    • Incorporating activities like meditation, cold plunges, and outdoor walks
    • Personal stories of self-care and finding balance
    • Tips for integrating self-care into your daily life


    Episode Breakdown:


    00:00 When I Need To RESET

    03:02 I Couldn’t Find The Retreat For Me

    05:45 Birth of the Home Retreat

    08:45 The Half Day Retreat

    12:50 New Energy Unlocked

    14:20 Walking Meditation Are Underrated

    16:45 Reminder To Embrace Self Care

    19:26 An Announcement..



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    20 mins
  • 14 - Life-Changing Events That Shifted Our Worldview
    Jul 10 2024
    In this episode, Matthew and Carly delve into some of their most profound life lessons learned through grief and significant life events. This candid conversation touches on personal experiences, mental health struggles, and the impact of generational trauma.

    The hosts discuss the complexity of human behavior and how life events have helped them understand that people are not simply good or bad. They reflect on how their perceptions have changed with age and experience, fostering a deeper sense of empathy.

    They discuss the process of grieving and how it has shaped their outlook on life, leading to significant personal development. They also discuss the importance of appreciating the present moment. They discuss how the loss of loved ones has deepened their gratitude for the time they have with those who are still with them.

    Episode Breakdown:

    00:00 Let Us Explain..

    01:20 Matthew’s Transformation

    04:50 Perfect Wife

    06:32 Couples Therapy This Week

    08:31 Airbnb DRAMA

    16:31 Amber Heard Johnny Depp

    21:57 Engagement is King!

    24:52 Right & Wrong, Villains & Heroes

    26:48 Carly’s Background

    38:29 It All Comes To The Surface With Kids

    40:20 The Shortness of Life

    43:36 Self-help me

    46:00 Health Investments For Later

    48:14 Don’t Mix Politics With Emotion

    50:11 Another Chance

    52:05 Write It Down

    55:15 Spiritual Stuff

    58:14 What’s Your Favourite Colour?

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    1 hr
  • 13 - Natural Ways We're Increasing Our Chances of Conceiving
    Jul 3 2024

    Get our fertility cheatsheet for a summary of everything discussed in the podcast!

    In this episode, we're diving into the proactive steps we're taking to increase our chances of conceiving naturally, despite facing some challenges. Join us as we share the comprehensive program we're following and the lifestyle changes we've implemented to support our fertility journey. For a deeper dive into our pregnancy journey the first time around and the medical paths we're exploring, head over to our Patreon to listen to part one.

    We discuss the importance of keeping things cool for male fertility and the impact of avoiding plastics on reproductive health. We also explore how eliminating household toxins can enhance fertility.

    The role of physical activity, stress management, and mindfulness in improving fertility is highlighted, along with an exploration of the potential benefits of cold plunges. We emphasize the importance of quality sleep and overall health, key dietary considerations, and the incorporation of antioxidant-rich foods to support fertility.

    Essential nutrients and their role in boosting reproductive health are discussed, along with the benefits of a low-inflammatory, low-GI, high-fiber diet. We also share the supplements we're taking to support our fertility journey.

    Episode Breakdown:
    0:00 If You’re Trying For A Baby..
    02:15 The Program We’re Following
    05:33 No Hot Sweaty Balls Allowed
    08:42 Ew Plastics!
    10:18 Toxins In The Home
    13:58 Organic Food & Girl Math
    15:03 Exercise
    17:42 Stress & Meditation
    19:04 Cold Plunge?
    20:40 Sleep & Sickness
    22:35 Food!
    23:02 Antioxidant Rich Food
    27:45 Key Nutrients for Fertility
    31:16 Low Inflammatory, GI, High Fibre
    33:29 Supplements
    37:03 The Protocol In Summary

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    40 mins
  • 12 - Our Story: From First Dates to Marriage (Plus The Green and Red Flags)
    Jun 26 2024

    In today’s episode, we're taking a trip down memory lane to share the story of how we met, and we're spilling all the tea on our green and red flags along the way. From secret smoking to some serious persistence, this episode is packed with laughs, surprises, and a lot of honesty.

    We'll dive into a bit of our dating history and how fate landed us on a dating app in London at the same time. We talk about our first date, first impressions and how timing is everything.

    We list out all of each other's green and red flags. From Carly's independence and lifestyle to her living in another country, and Matthew's easy-going nature to his secret smoking habit. In the end we conclude that the nice guy won (in this case) and how being best friends is the foundation to our ongoing happiness together.

    Join us for a candid, hilarious, and heartfelt episode. We hope you enjoy!

    00:00 Pre-Workout Fumbles

    01:45 Slug Wars

    03:19 Matthew’s Rage

    06:20 Carly’s Driving State of Mind

    09:30 Pranks

    12:02 Let’s Talk About How We Met

    13:03 Carly’s History

    14:15 Matthew’s Jealousy

    15:10 Matthews History

    16:06 What is Dating?

    18:01 Soulmates & Timing

    19:16 More Backstory

    21:41 Random London Guy on Bumble

    23:51 The First Date

    27:00 First Impressions

    29:23 Bye Forever?

    30:16 Carly’s Green & Red Flags

    35:50 Matthews Green Flags

    42:29 Will You Be My GF? No..

    46:05 Will you marry me? Yes!

    47:24 Matthew’s Icks

    51:43 The Nice Guy Wins

    54:27: Colin, God of Sex, Goes to America

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    56 mins
  • 11 - Reset and Reinvent In Your 30s: Career Pivots, Passion Projects and an Entrepreneurial Mindset
    Jun 19 2024

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    This episode is for those of us navigating change, reinventing ourselves, or reevaluating where they get success from (maybe no longer the corporate world). Join hosts Matthew, a seasoned management consultant, and Carly, a communications professional, as they explore the unique challenges they are facing in their careers and new paths they are looking at.

    For Matthew, it's all about resetting and ensuring his priorities are aligned. For Carly it's about reinventing herself both career-wise and personally. In our 20s the focus was on getting ahead, but now we seek purpose and flow in life.

    In This Episode:

    • Resetting Priorities: Matthew discusses his career as a management consultant and his perspective on the corporate world and how to achieve more balance with his career.
    • Reinventing at 30: Carly opens up about feeling behind, lacking confidence to make a move, and overcoming the fear of being too old for a career pivot.
    • Hitting the Ceiling: Facing the frustration of watching peers progress rapidly while you feel stuck.
    • Reevaluating Success: Shifting the definition of success from career-centric to life-centric.
    • Children Career Pauses: Navigating the career growth pause when choosing to have children.
    • Different Considerations: Comparing the job choices and career considerations between Carly and Matthew.
    • Exploring New Passions: How questioning their current paths has led to exploring new passions, side hustles, and keeping options open.
    • Entrepreneurial Mindset: Embracing the mindset that a successful idea only needs to be 10% better than existing ones.
    • Educational Aspirations: Discussing the possibility of going back to school, with Carly considering a doctorate in clinical psychology.

    Whether you're contemplating a career change, starting a new side hustle, or simply seeking more purpose in life, we get into it in this episode.



    Episode Breakdown:

    00:00 The Mystery of Naps

    00:48 Welcome to Elevate Our 30s

    02:33 Patrons Get 2 Bonus Episodes!

    05:55 Resetting & Reinventing in 30s

    08:25 Two Views on the Corporate World

    10:39 Hitting the Ceiling

    12:10 Re-Evaluating Success

    12:39 Pregnancy Pause

    14:40 Time to Focus on Me

    15:02 Matthew Loves The Corporate World

    16:45 Flexibility vs New Challenges

    18:05 Finding New Passions & Side Hustles

    21:09 Entrepreneurial Mindset

    22:50 That’s Insane, Why Would We Podcast?

    25:47 Freedom! And Confidence.

    27:15 Going Back To School?

    31:33 2 Types Of Decisions

    33:37 Corporate Culture

    35:57 Psychoanalysing Matthew

    37:51 We’re In The Thick Of It

    38:25 Resources

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    41 mins
  • 10 - Mastering Fair Play: A Guide to Household Equality
    Jun 12 2024

    In this episode of Mastering Fair Play: A Guide to Household Equality, hosts Matthew and Carly share their personal journey of discovering Eve Rodsky's transformative book, Fair Play. Join them as they candidly discuss the challenges they faced in managing their family workload, especially after the arrival of their baby.

    Matthew and Carly open up about the common fights and frustrations that arose from an unbalanced division of household tasks and mental load. They delve into the specific struggles that many couples face, shedding light on how these issues can strain even the strongest relationships.

    Listeners will gain valuable insights as Matthew and Carly reveal how Fair Play provided them with practical solutions to achieve household equality. They explain the Fair Play system's key principles and how implementing them has brought harmony and balance to their home.

    Whether you're navigating the demands of a growing family or seeking to improve your partnership, this episode offers actionable advice and relatable stories to help you master the art of fair play in your own household. Tune in to learn how to create a more equitable and peaceful domestic life with tips and strategies that work.

    0:00 Intro & New Set-up
    01:10 Wild News
    02:02 Sober Wedding
    04:36 Family Workload & Fair Share
    06:10 When the Fighting Ramped Up
    07:12 Common ‘Misunderstandings’
    12:25 Finding a Solution with FairPlay
    16:35 Matthew’s Examples
    21:20 100 Activities
    23:05 Gender Roles
    26:25 The List of Tasks
    27:38 Who Holds the Cards
    30:28 Redistributing the Cards

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    36 mins
  • 9 - Leaving the City for the Country: Finding Our Perfect Place to Live
    Jun 5 2024

    In this episode, we dive deep into our journey of moving from the city life of London to the serene english countryside. We share the best parts and the challenges, balancing our professional lives, and creating a lifestyle that suits our growing family. From the initial decision to leave London, navigating work-from-home setups, to the surprising benefits of countryside living, we cover it all.

    Join us as we discuss:

    • The factors influencing our decision to move
    • The pros and cons of city versus countryside living
    • How the countryside has impacted our lifestyle and well-being
    • The practicalities of finding and renovating a house
    • Our future plans and priorities, including the dream of living by the water

    Whether you're contemplating a similar move or simply curious about life outside the city, this episode offers insights and honest reflections on making a major life change.

    Episode Summary:

    0:00 Intro & Caravan Talk

    01:20 City to Countryside

    02:20 Leaving London (and Canada)

    08:22 But What About Work?

    12:13 Countryside vs City, the Pros & Cons

    21:13 Our Forever Location?

    22:30 The Big List

    26:30 Competing Priorities


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    32 mins