Hey guys (and Happy New Year). We wanted to hop on for a short episode to let you know that we have decided to say goodbye to SOMQL. Whether it's forever or just for now, we're not sure yet. But life has stepped up a gear for the both of us, and right now we can't put the love and work into the pod that it deserves. Full explanation (plus the usual life updates and overshares) in the minisode. However, THANK YOU for your love and support over the past year. We are so proud of this little community we have created, and will miss bringing you the positive vibes and laughter so much. We really do love to see it. J&amp;A Follow Jess: @jessicadoeslife Follow Ali: @aliceeball/@aligoesrunning

Hey guys (and Happy New Year). We wanted to hop on for a short episode to let you know that we have decided to say goodbye to SOMQL. Whether it's forever or just for now, we're not sure yet. But life has stepped up a gear for the both of us, and right now we can't put the love and work into the pod that it deserves. Full explanation (plus the usual life updates and overshares) in the minisode. However, THANK YOU for your love and support over the past year. We are so proud of this little community we have created, and will miss bringing you the positive vibes and laughter so much. We really do love to see it. J&amp;A Follow Jess: @jessicadoeslife Follow Ali: @aliceeball/@aligoesrunning

Goodbye SOMQL 💔

HAPPY SUNDAY LEGENDS! First things first, big apologies for keeping you all waiting on the final episode of season 3. The good news is, we’re here and we made it! To round off this wonderful year since starting the pod, we’re ending the season with a #deep one and bringing you 21 life lessons we learnt in 2021. Strap in, because things are getting reflective! Plus, it wouldn’t be SOMQL without the usual life updates and overshares. Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year! See you in season 4! *Follow us @storyofmyquarterlife*

HAPPY SUNDAY LEGENDS! First things first, big apologies for keeping you all waiting on the final episode of season 3. The good news is, we’re here and we made it! To round off this wonderful year since starting the pod, we’re ending the season with a #deep one and bringing you 21 life lessons we learnt in 2021. Strap in, because things are getting reflective! Plus, it wouldn’t be SOMQL without the usual life updates and overshares. Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year! See you in season 4! *Follow us @storyofmyquarterlife*

30. 21 Things We Learnt In 2021

Hey team! This week we’re unpacking a BIG question for all you singletons out there: is there such a thing as being too picky in dating, or are we right to never settle? Plus, how can you find the balance between the two? And how do you define your priorities and what you're looking for in a partner? Plus, there’s the usual updates and overshares from the two of us. Enjoy! Don’t forget to share the love by subscribing and leaving a review! *Follow us @storyofmyquarterlife*

Hey team! This week we’re unpacking a BIG question for all you singletons out there: is there such a thing as being too picky in dating, or are we right to never settle? Plus, how can you find the balance between the two? And how do you define your priorities and what you're looking for in a partner? Plus, there’s the usual updates and overshares from the two of us. Enjoy! Don’t forget to share the love by subscribing and leaving a review! *Follow us @storyofmyquarterlife*

29. #NeverSettle: Am I Being Too Picky?

HAPPY SUNDAY LEGENDS! This week we’re joined by the lovely Emily Solman, aka @_emilysworld over on IG! We chat about what it’s actually like to be a full time content creator, toxic health and nutrition culture (trigger warning), feeling clueless post-uni and making a relationship work, even if you’re at different stages in life. Emily’s whole ethos is around putting a smile on your face, so we hope this episode brings some joy to your day! If you enjoy, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a five star review! *Follow us @storyofmyquarterlife*

HAPPY SUNDAY LEGENDS! This week we’re joined by the lovely Emily Solman, aka @_emilysworld over on IG! We chat about what it’s actually like to be a full time content creator, toxic health and nutrition culture (trigger warning), feeling clueless post-uni and making a relationship work, even if you’re at different stages in life. Emily’s whole ethos is around putting a smile on your face, so we hope this episode brings some joy to your day! If you enjoy, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a five star review! *Follow us @storyofmyquarterlife*

28. Talking Content Creation, Leaving Uni & Relationships with @_emilysworld

Hellooo friends! This week we’re pleased to welcome one of you guy to the pod. Susie Underwood was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma last December, aged 29. In this ep, we discuss her journey; from how cancer has affected her life and relationships, to finding contentment and joy in the here and now. This is such a thought-provoking conversation and we can’t thank Susie enough for her powerful words. We really hope it inspires you in some way. If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to share the love by subscribing and leaving a five star review! *Follow us @storyofmyquarterlife*

Hellooo friends! This week we’re pleased to welcome one of you guy to the pod. Susie Underwood was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma last December, aged 29. In this ep, we discuss her journey; from how cancer has affected her life and relationships, to finding contentment and joy in the here and now. This is such a thought-provoking conversation and we can’t thank Susie enough for her powerful words. We really hope it inspires you in some way. If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to share the love by subscribing and leaving a five star review! *Follow us @storyofmyquarterlife*

27. Life, Interrupted: Facing Cancer In Your 20s

Happy Sunday legends! This week we’re joined by the wonderful Harry Savage. Harry was a contestant on the fourth series of Channel 4’s Hunted, where he caused ‘national uproar’ after narrowly missing out on the £100,000 prize. But what a lot of people might not know is that Harry lost both of his parents before the age of 20. We’re so honoured to have him on the pod today to talk about his journey with grief, and how it's shaped him into the person he is today. We also chat about how he came to terms with his sexuality, first sexual encounters, and much more! If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to share the love by subscribing and leaving a review. Follow Harry: @harry.sav Follow us: @storyofmyquarterlife

Happy Sunday legends! This week we’re joined by the wonderful Harry Savage. Harry was a contestant on the fourth series of Channel 4’s Hunted, where he caused ‘national uproar’ after narrowly missing out on the £100,000 prize. But what a lot of people might not know is that Harry lost both of his parents before the age of 20. We’re so honoured to have him on the pod today to talk about his journey with grief, and how it's shaped him into the person he is today. We also chat about how he came to terms with his sexuality, first sexual encounters, and much more! If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to share the love by subscribing and leaving a review. Follow Harry: @harry.sav Follow us: @storyofmyquarterlife

26. Coping With Grief & Coming To Terms With Sexuality 

Hiya legends! This week we’re taking it back to our roots; just us, two microphones and you guys as we answer your dilemmas! From toxic work environments to messy housemates, and dating limbo to moving in together, strap in as we offer our totally unsolicited, unqualified advice to help you live your best lives. If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to share the love by subscribing and leaving a five star review. *Follow us @storyofmyquarterlife*

Hiya legends! This week we’re taking it back to our roots; just us, two microphones and you guys as we answer your dilemmas! From toxic work environments to messy housemates, and dating limbo to moving in together, strap in as we offer our totally unsolicited, unqualified advice to help you live your best lives. If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to share the love by subscribing and leaving a five star review. *Follow us @storyofmyquarterlife*

25. Ask SOMQL: Housemate Drama, Toxic Work Environments and Stuck In Dating Limbo

Alice Benham

Hey guys! Welcome back to another episode! This week we’re chatting all things confidence with business and marketing strategist and all-round legend Alice Benham (who just happens to be Jess’ new housemate). We’ll be unpacking: what confidence means to us; why confidence is an emotion, not a destination; how being extroverted/introverted isn’t mutually exclusive with confidence; and how you can build and apply confidence in different areas of your life. If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to share the love by subscribing and leaving a five star review! Follow us: @storyofmyquarterlife Follow Alice: @alice_benham

Hey guys! Welcome back to another episode! This week we’re chatting all things confidence with business and marketing strategist and all-round legend Alice Benham (who just happens to be Jess’ new housemate). We’ll be unpacking: what confidence means to us; why confidence is an emotion, not a destination; how being extroverted/introverted isn’t mutually exclusive with confidence; and how you can build and apply confidence in different areas of your life. If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to share the love by subscribing and leaving a five star review! Follow us: @storyofmyquarterlife Follow Alice: @alice_benham

24. How To Build Your Confidence 

Happy Sunday legends! This week we’re super excited to welcome another Ali to the pod in the form of comedian Ali Woods! We chatted to Ali about how he got into comedy, and why he believes we’re responsible for making our own success. We also had a long old chat about dating, including why Ali isn’t on the apps, DM slides, age gaps in relationships and his biggest dating fail. If you’re having a rough day, strap in because this one’s for you! Follow Ali: @aliwoodsgigs Follow @storyofmyquarterlife, and don’t forget to share the love by subscribing and leaving a five star review.

Happy Sunday legends! This week we’re super excited to welcome another Ali to the pod in the form of comedian Ali Woods! We chatted to Ali about how he got into comedy, and why he believes we’re responsible for making our own success. We also had a long old chat about dating, including why Ali isn’t on the apps, DM slides, age gaps in relationships and his biggest dating fail. If you’re having a rough day, strap in because this one’s for you! Follow Ali: @aliwoodsgigs Follow @storyofmyquarterlife, and don’t forget to share the love by subscribing and leaving a five star review.

23. Starting Out In Comedy, Making Your Own Success & Dating Fails with Ali Woods

HAPPY SUNDAY LEGENDS! This week we’re super excited to be joined by our wonderful friend Xav Craine, co-founder of Mixtons, to discuss how to overcome the fear of rejection. As a business owner, Xav has dealt with his fear share of rejection, and since the both of us have a crippling fear of it in a dating capacity (work in progress okay?) we wanted to deep dive into this topic.  What is the difference between rejecting and being rejected? Where does the fear of rejection actually come from? What’s your fear stimuli? And the million dollar question: just how can you overcome the fear of rejection?  We hope you enjoy! Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a five star review and follow @storyofmyquarterlife Get yourself some Mixtons (Use code JESS20)

HAPPY SUNDAY LEGENDS! This week we’re super excited to be joined by our wonderful friend Xav Craine, co-founder of Mixtons, to discuss how to overcome the fear of rejection. As a business owner, Xav has dealt with his fear share of rejection, and since the both of us have a crippling fear of it in a dating capacity (work in progress okay?) we wanted to deep dive into this topic. <ul> <li>What is the difference between rejecting and being rejected?</li> <li>Where does the fear of rejection actually come from?</li> <li>What’s your fear stimuli?</li> <li>And the million dollar question: just how can you overcome the fear of rejection?</li> </ul> We hope you enjoy! Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a five star review and follow @storyofmyquarterlife <a href="https://mixtons.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get yourself some Mixtons</a> (Use code JESS20)

22. It’s Not That Deep: Overcoming The Fear Of Rejection

Light-hearted, relatable overshares about the highs, lows and laughs of dating, friendships and ‘doing life’ in your 20s.Brought to you by two extroverts, Jess and Ali.

*Trigger warning*: Alcohol abuse and domestic violence WELCOME BACK to SEASON 3 LEGENDS! This week we are so excited and privileged to welcome Dr Imogen Dalziel to the podcast. By day, Imogen works as a holocaust researcher, but she’s actually on the pod to share her complicated journey with alcohol, having lost her mum to alcoholism as a child. We break down the stigma of alcoholism, the difference between alcoholism and problem drinking, toxic drinking culture, and finding your intuitive drinking soft spot. Plus, there’s the usual dose of oversharing – we have a lot to catch up on! Useful resources if you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol: Drinks aware  National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA) Talk To Frank  *Follow us @storyofmyquarterlife*

*Trigger warning*: Alcohol abuse and domestic violence WELCOME BACK to SEASON 3 LEGENDS! This week we are so excited and privileged to welcome Dr Imogen Dalziel to the podcast. By day, Imogen works as a holocaust researcher, but she’s actually on the pod to share her complicated journey with alcohol, having lost her mum to alcoholism as a child. We break down the stigma of alcoholism, the difference between alcoholism and problem drinking, toxic drinking culture, and finding your intuitive drinking soft spot. Plus, there’s the usual dose of oversharing – we have a lot to catch up on! Useful resources if you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol: <a href="https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drinks aware </a> <a href="https://nacoa.org.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA)</a> <a href="https://www.talktofrank.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Talk To Frank </a> *Follow us @storyofmyquarterlife*

21. Cracking Open A Cold One: Exploring Your Relationship With Alcohol 

It’s the final episode of season two! This week we’re talking conflict/argument styles, based on the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI). We unpack the pros and cons of each of the five styles (competing, avoiding, accommodating, compromising and collaborating) and why understanding a friend or partner’s conflict style could benefit your relationship. Take the quiz  here If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to subscribe to the pod, leave a five star review and follow us @storyofmyquarterlife

It’s the final episode of season two! This week we’re talking conflict/argument styles, based on the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI). We unpack the pros and cons of each of the five styles (competing, avoiding, accommodating, compromising and collaborating) and why understanding a friend or partner’s conflict style could benefit your relationship. Take the quiz <a href="https://www.uscg.mil/Portals/0/seniorleadership/chaplain/5%20types%20of%20Conflict%20Styles%20Questionnaire.pdf?ver=2020-01-16-150312-330" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a> If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to subscribe to the pod, leave a five star review and follow us @storyofmyquarterlife

20. Fighting Talk: What’s Your Conflict Style?

That’s right, we’re back from our mini hiatus and ready to answer some of your dilemmas for our penultimate episode of season two! How do you go about changing careers in your 20s? Dating when you live with your parents? How do you have a life and save money at the same time? And at what stage of dating should things become exclusive? Plus, the updates you’ve all been waiting for on Jess’ dating life! Don’t forget to subscribe to the pod and share the love by giving it a five star review. Follow us @storyofmyquarterlife

That’s right, we’re back from our mini hiatus and ready to answer some of your dilemmas for our penultimate episode of season two! How do you go about changing careers in your 20s? Dating when you live with your parents? How do you have a life and save money at the same time? And at what stage of dating should things become exclusive? Plus, the updates you’ve all been waiting for on Jess’ dating life! Don’t forget to subscribe to the pod and share the love by giving it a five star review. Follow us @storyofmyquarterlife

19. Answering Your Dilemmas: Career Changes, Saving Money, Dating Dramas and Becoming Exclusive

Helloooooo legends! This week Jess has been conquering her fear of the PPDA (post-pandemic dating anxiety) and getting back in the dating game. In her honour, we stuck a question box up on the old Insta and asked you guys for your dating worries and concerns. Basically, we’re here to be your personal hype gals and help you to take the pressure out of dating. From pre-date nerves, to the awkward goodbye. What if they think you’re a catfish? What if they’re a catfish? We’ve got ya. Follow us at @storyofmyquarterlife and don’t forget to subscribe and leave a five star review if you enjoy the ep!

Helloooooo legends! This week Jess has been conquering her fear of the PPDA (post-pandemic dating anxiety) and getting back in the dating game. In her honour, we stuck a question box up on the old Insta and asked you guys for your dating worries and concerns. Basically, we’re here to be your personal hype gals and help you to take the pressure out of dating. From pre-date nerves, to the awkward goodbye. What if they think you’re a catfish? What if they’re a catfish? We’ve got ya. Follow us at @storyofmyquarterlife and don’t forget to subscribe and leave a five star review if you enjoy the ep!

18. Taking The Pressure Out Of Dating: Answering Your Worries And Concerns 

Welcome back to another episode! This week we’re going in DEEP and talking all things self-worth and setting boundaries. First we’re exploring Nathaniel Branden’s six pillars of self-esteem and how these are linked to our ability to learn, make appropriate choices and decisions, and experience success and fulfilment. Then we’re talking about the importance of boundaries. How do you set them? How do you maintain them? What happens when your boundaries get broken? And of course, what you’ve all been waiting for…an update from Ali on our guest from episode 16… If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to share the love by subscribing, leaving a review and giving us a follow us at @storyofmyquarterlife

Welcome back to another episode! This week we’re going in DEEP and talking all things self-worth and setting boundaries. First we’re exploring Nathaniel Branden’s six pillars of self-esteem and how these are linked to our ability to learn, make appropriate choices and decisions, and experience success and fulfilment. Then we’re talking about the importance of boundaries. How do you set them? How do you maintain them? What happens when your boundaries get broken? And of course, what you’ve all been waiting for…an update from Ali on our guest from episode 16… If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to share the love by subscribing, leaving a review and giving us a follow us at @storyofmyquarterlife

17. The Six Pillars Of Self-Esteem And Setting Your Boundaries 

Happy Sunday legends! Today is a VERY exciting episode because we’ve got our very first guest! And not just any guest…somehow Ali convinced a random guy off the new Thursday dating app to come onto the pod to chat dating, sex and STIs from a man’s perspective. Yes, really. We’d never met Alex before this recording, so a big hand to him for being such a legend and putting himself out there so openly! If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a five star review and follow us @storyofmyquarterlife

Happy Sunday legends! Today is a VERY exciting episode because we’ve got our very first guest! And not just any guest…somehow Ali convinced a random guy off the new Thursday dating app to come onto the pod to chat dating, sex and STIs from a man’s perspective. Yes, really. We’d never met Alex before this recording, so a big hand to him for being such a legend and putting himself out there so openly! If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a five star review and follow us @storyofmyquarterlife

16. Match. Chat. Pod: Guy Talk With A Thursday Date 

Welcome back guys! Now let’s be honest, break ups suck. We’ve both been there. The good news is the shitty feeling won’t last forever. In this week’s episode we’re unpacking the best ways to mend a broken heart. Should you take a clean break? Do you really need closure? Does time actually heal all? Plus, there’s the usual ‘tell me something goods’ and a side order of oversharing. If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review and follow @storyofmyquarterlife

Welcome back guys! Now let’s be honest, break ups suck. We’ve both been there. The good news is the shitty feeling won’t last forever. In this week’s episode we’re unpacking the best ways to mend a broken heart. Should you take a clean break? Do you really need closure? Does time actually heal all? Plus, there’s the usual ‘tell me something goods’ and a side order of oversharing. If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review and follow @storyofmyquarterlife

15. How To Get Over A Break Up

Happy Sunday legends! This week is a slightly different episode as we are talking love languages. Based off the best-selling book by Garry Chapman, The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate, we are unpacking what each love language means and how you can use them to strengthen your romantic and platonic relationships. Take the test yourself here! If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review and give us a follow @storyofmyquarterlife

Happy Sunday legends! This week is a slightly different episode as we are talking love languages. Based off the best-selling book by Garry Chapman, The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate, we are unpacking what each love language means and how you can use them to strengthen your romantic and platonic relationships. Take the test yourself <a href="https://www.5lovelanguages.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review and give us a follow @storyofmyquarterlife

14. What's Your Love Language?

Welcome back legends! Seeing as the two of us met on the other side of the world (has Jess mentioned she went to New Zealand?) we wanted to do an episode all about solo travelling! We asked you to submit your questions via Instagram, and now we’re here to answer them. From planning where to go to budgeting; and from making friends to keeping safe whilst away from home, we hope this episode inspires you to take the plunge and explore what the world has to offer (global pandemics permitting). If you enjoy the show, don’t forget to share the love by subscribing, leaving a review and following us @storyofmyquarterlife

Welcome back legends! Seeing as the two of us met on the other side of the world (has Jess mentioned she went to New Zealand?) we wanted to do an episode all about solo travelling! We asked you to submit your questions via Instagram, and now we’re here to answer them. From planning where to go to budgeting; and from making friends to keeping safe whilst away from home, we hope this episode inspires you to take the plunge and explore what the world has to offer (global pandemics permitting). If you enjoy the show, don’t forget to share the love by subscribing, leaving a review and following us @storyofmyquarterlife

13. The Ins and Outs of Solo Travelling

Hey legends! Now that the UK is back in business (well, almost) we wanted to chat all things post-lockdown dating. Whether you’ve got straight back out there organising dates left, right and centre (Ali) or have a case of the post-pandemic dating anxiety (Jess), we’ve got ya. We also discuss how on earth you’re meant to navigate the dating scene when you’re trying to keep things casual. And as usual, there’s a side order of overthinking. If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to share the love by subscribing, leaving a review or sliding into our DMs at @storyofmyquarterlife

Hey legends! Now that the UK is back in business (well, almost) we wanted to chat all things post-lockdown dating. Whether you’ve got straight back out there organising dates left, right and centre (Ali) or have a case of the post-pandemic dating anxiety (Jess), we’ve got ya. We also discuss how on earth you’re meant to navigate the dating scene when you’re trying to keep things casual. And as usual, there’s a side order of overthinking. If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to share the love by subscribing, leaving a review or sliding into our DMs at @storyofmyquarterlife

12. Navigating Post-lockdown And Casual Dating 

Light-hearted, relatable overshares about the highs, lows and laughs of dating, friendships and ‘doing life’ in your 20s. Brought to you by two extroverts, Jess and Ali.

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