<![CDATA[Big Small Feelings]]>The uncensored pages we never thought we’d share. Join us, Jess and Laura, as we revisit the chaos of our 20s through our very own journals. From big feelings to small feelings and everything in between, we look back on a whirlwind of a decade. Is it normal to feel like this in your 20s? Well, we’re still not sure but this is what we’ve learnt along the way.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:11:44 GMTSat, 18 Jul 2026 13:47:19 GMT60Big Small Feelings<p>The uncensored pages we never thought we’d share. Join us, Jess and Laura, as we revisit the chaos of our 20s through our very own journals. From big feelings to small feelings and everything in between, we look back on a whirlwind of a decade. Is it normal to feel like this in your 20s? Well, we’re still not sure but this is what we’ve learnt along the way. </p>episodicBig Small Feelingsbigsmallfeelingsthepodcast@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[E6: Cuddles and Hanging Out Time]]>In 2016 it’s Jess’ birthday and she has five and a half pages of celebrations that are just lovely. At the end of 2015, Laura is preparing to ring in the new year with an almost positive pep talk, and comes to a brutal conclusion about her relationship.

]]>1616f89e-d9b3-4cb8-b914-ef1f1995f87bSun, 26 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT<p>In 2016 it’s Jess’ birthday and she has five and a half pages of celebrations that are <i>just lovely</i>. At the end of 2015, Laura is preparing to ring in the new year with an <i>almost</i> positive pep talk, and comes to a brutal conclusion about her relationship.</p>no00:41:59E6: Cuddles and Hanging Out Timefull<![CDATA[E5: Volunteering with the Orangutans]]>The first crazy spell for 2016 has struck Jess. She's just feeling DONE. Has she lost faith in herself or will she perk up for her birthday? In 2015, Laura asks for a sabbatical after a whole year of work because the orangutans are calling.

]]>05b16719-1677-4ef9-a575-87ac3693544cSat, 18 Jul 2026 15:21:40 GMT<p>The first crazy spell for 2016 has struck Jess. She's just feeling DONE. Has she lost faith in herself or will she perk up for her birthday? In 2015, Laura asks for a sabbatical after a whole year of work because the orangutans are calling.</p>no00:35:16E5: Volunteering with the Orangutansfull<![CDATA[E4: Chicken Soup for the Soul]]>In 2016, Jess is headed back to Notts feeling energised and refreshed, probably because her mum just took her to Sainsbury's (always fun). Laura is jumping ahead to 2015 where she WILL BE OPTIMISTIC! For now...farewell dear reader.

]]>f83e8dea-f680-4c45-bcaf-31ae0ee244baSat, 18 Jul 2026 15:09:25 GMT<p>In 2016, Jess is headed back to Notts feeling energised and refreshed, probably because her mum just took her to Sainsbury's (always fun). Laura is jumping ahead to 2015 where she WILL BE OPTIMISTIC! For now...farewell dear reader. </p>no00:35:43E4: Chicken Soup for the Soulfull<![CDATA[E3: Lose Yourself to Find Yourself]]>In 2016, Jess is romantic journaling at the airport before she heads back to her "lovely Brazil", while she works out if Matt might be a convenience boy. It's a New Year and a fresh start (hopefully) for Laura and she's feeling much more positive this year...but is she really happy?

]]>654188d5-cecb-4349-9f1f-88bb4e2b059cSat, 18 Jul 2026 14:56:27 GMT<p>In 2016, Jess is romantic journaling at the airport before she heads back to her "lovely Brazil", while she works out if Matt might be a convenience boy. It's a New Year and a fresh start (hopefully) for Laura and she's feeling much more positive this year...but is she really happy?</p><p></p>no00:33:52E3: Lose Yourself to Find Yourselffull<![CDATA[E2: Would We Call Them Men?]]>Jess & Laura wonder who the ideal partner might have been back in the day and it’s pretty different to what they think they need now.

In 2016, Jess wonders whether Matt really is the right person for her while dissertation lark gets the better of her. In 2012, Laura is feeling down, stressed and thinks she’s failing uni, and lets us into a time Jess knew nothing about.

]]>2f4c5c53-bef4-42b9-a172-36da60416bf6Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:37:13 GMT<p>Jess &amp; Laura wonder who the ideal partner might have been back in the day and it’s pretty different to what they think they need now. </p><p>In 2016, Jess wonders whether Matt really is the right person for her while dissertation lark gets the better of her. In 2012, Laura is feeling down, stressed and thinks she’s failing uni, and lets us into a time Jess knew nothing about.</p>no00:38:19E2: Would We Call Them Men?full<![CDATA[E1: Take Things as They Come]]>On the first ever episode of Big Small Feelings, Jess rings in 2016 with her extremely non vague and original New Year’s Resolution to “take things as they come and don’t overthink”. In 2012, Laura has a new string of positivity, but will it last? Don't forget to send your big small feelings of the week to bigsmallfeelingsthepodcast@gmail.com.

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]]>8a80323e-4ed9-46a9-9f30-2a10c3098d05Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:19:24 GMT<p>On the first ever episode of Big Small Feelings, Jess rings in 2016 with her extremely non vague and original New Year’s Resolution to “take things as they come and don’t overthink”. In 2012, Laura has a new string of positivity, but will it last? Don't forget to send your big small feelings of the week to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:bigsmallfeelingsthepodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank">bigsmallfeelingsthepodcast@gmail.com</a>.</p><p></p><p>Love this episode? Please support the pod and subscribe to Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.</p>no00:29:43E1: Take Things as They Comefull