In this episode, I welcome Meg Jay – a developmental clinical psychologist specializing in twentysomethings – who helps tackle the question: are your 20s the best years of your life? Together, we explore the complexities of navigating our 20s and the misconceptions about this period. Meg sheds light on societal pressures, mental health hurdles, and the cruci ... Show More
Sep 21
#531: If You’ve Never Known Boredom, You’ll Never Know Love
We're drowning in screens, and I think that's exactly why our relationships are struggling. Every unoccupied moment of our day has been filled with content and we've lost our capacity for boredom, which means we're losing our capacity for real intimacy. In this episode I talk abo ... Show More
10m 8s
Apr 2024
How to Make the Most of Your 20s with Dr. Meg Jay
Twentysomethings are bombarded with misinformation, hype, and contradictory messages that pull them in many different directions. Dr. Meg Jay, a specialist on what she calls the “defining decade,” joins Forrest to explore how we can navigate this transformative and often anxiety- ... Show More
1h 17m
Nov 2025
How to actually make the most of your twenties
Today’s solo episode is all about your twenties, the decade everyone loves to romanticise and panic about at the exact same time. We’re told “these are the best years of your life”. That this is the decade where you’re supposed to find your passion, find your people, figure yours ... Show More
25m 44s
Jun 2025
Feeling Lost in Your 20s? You Need to Hear This
<p>These 6 pieces of advice are exactly what you need to hear. </p><p>And buckle up, because today, Mel is not holding back. </p><p>If you’re feeling lost in your 20s, this episode is your roadmap to making this decade better than you ever imagined. </p><p>Whether you’re in your ... Show More
57m 29s
Nov 2025
The Best and Worst Parts of Your 20’s: Freedom, Friendships, and Figuring It Out
Your 20’s are supposed to be the “best years of your life,” right? But what about the loneliness, burnout, and constant comparison that come with them? In this episode of For You From Eve, Olivia dives into the real highs and lows of being in your twenties — from finding your pea ... Show More
35m 49s
Sep 2023
Are your 20s the loneliest decade?
There are loads of videos on TikTok of people calling their 20s the loneliest decade. But are they?We speak to Foyin Ogunrombi (@FoyinOG), a content creator from South Africa, who’s been discussing this topic on her podcast. Dr Meg Jay, a clinical psychologist and author of ‘The ... Show More
13m 33s