GROWN UP

Join us as we discuss "emotional shits", our lowest points during lockdown, dating during coronavirus and what we do when we get stuck in an unproductive rut!

Are we all addicted to social media? Is everyone lying online? Is Google controlling us? Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of social media, and weigh in on that Paris Hilton documentary! Follow us on social media @grownup_official and email your feedback to thegrownuppodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening!

Join us as we discuss how Laura caught coronavirus and how Abi enjoyed being in lockdown and our thoughts on how to flourish (or at least float) during this quite frankly bonkers time!Find us on social media @grownup_official

Ever done a Ouija board? Had a spooky experience that you can't explain? Or perhaps you think the idea of ghosts is ridiculous! Join Laura and Abi as they interview paranormal investigation team Spectrum Paranormal. Dean's a massive sceptic but loves to investigate the paranormal world, and his aunty Hazel's a hardcore convert. Together they're on a mission to document paranormal activity and answer the question "Is there life after death?"Founded in 1996 Spectrum Paranormal is one of the most experienced and dedicated paranormal investigation companies in the UK. They have been featured on German and French television and in Time Out, Business Insider and many UK newspapers.For more information please visit: https://spectrumparanormal.co.ukFor podcast updates please visit @grownup_official on Instagram.

How can we get more money? How can we save more money? Are ISA's a waste of time? Laura and Abi have so many money related questions for this weeks extraordinarily ordinary guest Claire Sweet. Claire helps female business owners create "gintastic" future plans! They discuss credit ratings, mortgages and the value of having a great accountant.Claire Sweet has been featured by the BBC and in the mainstream media including The Telegraph , The Mirror and Moneywise. Perhaps more impressively Claire also keeps a herd of alpaca's in her garden!To learn more about Claire and how she can help you visit www.peacetogether.co.uk alternatively she can also be found on instagram @peacetogethermoneycoachTo keep up to date with Grown Up you can follow them @grownup_official

Join Laura and Abi as they chat to Faux Fur Fashion Designer Nina Hopkins. They discuss what inspired her to start her label, what obstacles she faces as a business owner and what her most proud moments are thus far. They also discover why her label is more sustainable and less cruel than many of the brands that we see on our high streets.Nina's fashion label Jakke was awarded “Best Faux Fur Brand” in 2017 and “Best Wool Free Brand” in 2018, Jakke was recognised by PETA alongside luxury brands Gucci, Stella McCartney and Net-a-Porter for their animal friendly achievements.To find out more about Jakke or have a look at their fabulous fashion range you can visit: www.jakke.co.uk. You can also follow Jakke on instagram @jakkeldnTo keep up to date with podcast releases please follow Grown Up @grownup_official

Abi works as a matchmaker, headhunter and dating coach at award-winning matchmaking company Little Black Book and has trained with Dr Terri Orbuch in science-based coaching at The Matchmaking Institute, New York. And Laura? Well she's "kissed a lot of people" and is "all over the dating apps like a hot rash". This week they discuss all things modern dating. In honour of St Valentine's Day they reveal how to embrace online dating, the importance of letting go of your ex and how to strike "lucky" and have a passionate long-term, loving relationship.For more information about Abi please visit: www.abiblears.com or follow her on Instagram @abiblearsFor matchmaking enquiries please visit: www.littleblackbooklondon.co.ukIf you want to keep up to date with Grown Up you can follow them on Instagram @grownup_official

Abi wishes her apples weren't wrapped in plastic but eats them anyway and Laura's loosely "flexitarian". Both are confused about which recycling bin is for what and if they as individuals have any power over the environmental crisis. What is fast fashion? Are we actually eating our clothes? And why is Abi weeping about global warming? Should we all just deny responsibility and blame it on the Kardashians? Or could we possibly help our planet and look fabulous all at the same time?This week Laura and Abi are joined by Friends of the Earth Campainer Muna Suleiman. Muna's recent media work includes BBC Radio 5 Live’s Twenty's Takeover and Channel 5 News’ week long special on the environment. For more information about Friends of the Earth visit www.friendsoftheearth.uk