i've been rejected and i feel awful about it

rejection hurts. whether it’s the guy you like, the dream job you hoped for, or friends leaving you out, hearing 'I don’t want you' can sting. in this episode, we talk about how to face rejection without spiralling. how do we process it in a healthy way and move forward with confidence? rejection isn’t always the end, sometimes it’s the redirection that leads you somewhere better!

at the start of 2026 we took a HUGE risk and quit our 9-5 jobs to pursue this podcast, eeeeek! it's been a wild journey so far & today we're asking YOU: what are the little thoughts, passions or ‘what ifs’ lingering in the back of your head? maybe you want to learn to dance, to run a race, to start a business, to move city. how would it feel to reach the age 80 and think ‘why didn’t i do something about that dream?!’. listen along for some encouragement to be bold today 🤍

is natural beauty even natural anymore? in this episode, we’re talking about the way subtle 'micro' treatments, invisible filler, and “undetectable” tweaks have created a beauty standard that just feels unattainable. if you’ve ever looked in the mirror and wondered why you don’t look as 'naturally beautiful as the girls on your feed, this is for you! we need to stop comparing the way we look to other people's 'best versions' of themselves.

we have a birthday to celebrate. yes our very own soph has turned 27!!! in this week’s episode, we have an honest, unfiltered chat about how soph is really feeling as she approaches her late 20's. the excitement, the pressure, the comparison, the quiet “am i behind?” thoughts that seem to get louder. we're addressing it allllll. so, to all the 1999 babies turning 27 this year, or anyone questioning life in their 20's – this one's for you. you're not behind, you're right where you need to be.

how do you know that the person you're with is the right person for you?! today we're hearing rach's story: how did she know she her fiancé was 'the one'? is there even such thing as 'the one'?! we're getting real and questioning whether 'romanticised' ways of thinking are always helpful or not.

let’s be honest, social media can often give us unrealistic expectations of what going to the gym looks like. from influencer lies, gym anxiety and the pressure to look like you know exactly what you’re doing, we’re sharing our completely unfiltered opinions on gym culture. if you’ve ever felt intimidated, or straight-up confused at the gym: this one’s for you!

as you may know, soph just got into her first relationship at 26..and her and her boyfriend live in different cities. so come along for the ride as we chat about the realities of medium-distance dating: the hard bits, and the unexpected positives. because honestly… it’s not all bad. welcome to season five of the it's not just you podcast!

to wrap up season 4 we play a good old game of 'would you rather'. we chat about having access to each other's camera rolls or messages, boyfriends who are bad at gifts or bad at compliments, turning up overdressed or underdressed for an event and more. stay tuned for a *big life update* at the end of the podcast too ahead of january 2026! we love you guys ❤️

yep. you read correctly. our very own soph is no longer a single queen!!!! 26 and getting into a relationship for the FIRST time. HOW did this happen?!? what's it like to start dating when you're 26?! listen a long for a good old story time!

we relay our university fresher experiences: the good, the bad and the ugly. freshers gets hyped up a lot, but the reality doesn’t always match the expectations. for some, it’s the best week ever, for others it’s not so much. whatever your university experience, we're here to remind you: it's not just you.