entries from your twenties is your honest guide to the messy, magical chaos of moving through your twenties. Tess shares real stories about self-doubt, friendships, healing, and everything in between — reminding you that you’re not alone in figuring it all out.
some fears don’t stay in childhood.
in today's episode, we break down some of my biggest childhood fears, how they’ve resurfaced in my adult life, and the three things i’m learning about dealing with fear when it resurfaces.
if you’ve ever wondered why certain anxieties keep following you through different chapters of life, this one might resonate.
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0:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfkzxnv8ZUI) childhood fears that followed me into adulthood
0:55 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfkzxnv8ZUI&t=55s) fear #1 – sleepovers and childhood panic
2:40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfkzxnv8ZUI&t=160s) fear #2 – school and being separated from my mum
6:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfkzxnv8ZUI&t=390s) fear #3 – someone breaking into the house
8:28 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfkzxnv8ZUI&t=508s) fear #4 – the fear of losing my family
9:53 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfkzxnv8ZUI&t=593s) fear #5 – being terrified my brother would do drugs
14:19 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfkzxnv8ZUI&t=859s) how childhood fears show up in adulthood
14:24 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfkzxnv8ZUI&t=864s) sleepovers → learning who you can trust
17:11 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfkzxnv8ZUI&t=1031s) school anxiety → fear of big life changes
19:50 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfkzxnv8ZUI&t=1190s) break-in fear → fear of losing everything
22:50 fear of family dying as you get older
23:01 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfkzxnv8ZUI&t=1381s) protecting my brother → feeling responsible for people
24:19 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfkzxnv8ZUI&t=1459s) why these fears still exist
25:05 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfkzxnv8ZUI&t=1505s) how to deal with fears that follow you into adulthood
25:05 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfkzxnv8ZUI&t=1505s) step 1 – understand where the fear comes from
26:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfkzxnv8ZUI&t=1560s) step 2 – remember you’re an adult with options
28:08 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfkzxnv8ZUI&t=1688s) step 3 – admit the fear but don’t give in
31:12 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfkzxnv8ZUI&t=1872s) final thoughts
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15 Mar 2026
the reality of living with your parents in your 20s
i’m 21 and i still live with my parents...i didn’t realize how complicated that would feel.in today’s episode, we talk about the reality of living at home in your 20s — the guilt, the judgment, the comfort, and the strange feeling that everyone else’s life is starting while yours is somehow on pause.
this is an honest conversation about early adulthood, independence, comparison, and learning to appreciate the chapter you’re in — even if it doesn’t look how you expected.
if you’ve ever felt embarrassed about living with your parents, worried you’re not where you should be, or confused about this weird in-between phase of your twenties, you are not alone.🎙 entries from your twenties — a podcast about navigating your 20s, self-growth, and figuring life out along the way.https://linktr.ee/entriesfromyourtwenties#livingwithparents #lifeinyour20s #adultingstruggles #selfgrowthpodcast#navigatingyour20s #feelingbehindinlife #twentiesadvice #youngadultlife#selfreflection #podcastyoutube #mentalhealthconversation #personalgrowthjourney
8 Mar 2026
why do you always expect the worst?
i always thought i was a positive person… until recently.
in today’s episode, we’re talking about pessimism and why so many of us mentally prepare for things to go wrong, especially during big life changes, new chapters, or moments of uncertainty.
if you’ve ever caught yourself imagining worst-case scenarios before they even happen, this episode is for you.
we talk about:
- why you might always expect the worst
- the psychology behind pessimistic thinking
- how negative thinking disguises itself as “being realistic.”
- the hidden benefits of pessimism (yes, there are some)
- practical ways to shift your mindset without fake positivity
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