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Growing Pains with Jess

Growing Pains with Jess

By: Jess Dawson
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 Because getting older and wiser is hard work when it’s your first time living. Taking you through life’s comedies and tragedies one episode at a time, with a new ep dropping every Monday! No topic off limits, no emotion too big. Let’s av it.Jess Dawson Social Sciences
Episodes
  • S2E3 - anxiety being a great navigator, the lost art of community and a new left wing party?

    S2E3 - anxiety being a great navigator, the lost art of community and a new left wing party?
    Jul 10 2025

    I am feeling the epitome of this podcast title right now - the pain of growth when growth seems SO far away. In this episode I rant about the hidden benefits of anxiety, the state of politics and my newfound joy at becoming part of my local community. Take care of yourselves bbies xx
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    33 mins
  • S2E2 - The world's reaction to Bob Vylan is the proof we needed that the world is effed

    S2E2 - The world's reaction to Bob Vylan is the proof we needed that the world is effed
    Jun 30 2025

    Bob Vylan has made headlines by calling out the IDF - in this episode, we chat about their chants, the global response and how this reflects the world we're living in.

    It's not all ranty - we also chat about dr* gs and showing up as a better version of yourself. Enjoy bbies and take care of yourselves x
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    26 mins
  • S2E1 - a ranty catchup: shedding your old life, quitting dating and child-free by choice scaries

    S2E1 - a ranty catchup: shedding your old life, quitting dating and child-free by choice scaries
    Jun 22 2025

    Hi angels, what a treat it is to be back with a new season!

    I'm in an itchy era. I am craving the next stage of my life, and I know this will only intensify the longer I stay in the comfort of my present life.

    All of this is driving me a little bit mad, and you'll hear the stream of agitated consciousness in the ep. Enjoy darlings xxx
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    31 mins
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