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No subject is off the table as Kim, Laura and Hannah discuss topics like; sex, dating and laws of attraction, to changing your face and how to love your job. We delve into all subjects in a honest, raw but relatable group chat!
Enjoy!
After a very short break Kim, Laura and Han are back to tackle the juicy stuff. This week, the group chat is asking how do you know if someone is into you? How do you know if they aren't? We are talking touching, texting and more and, as always, the gals aren't pulling any punches.
Enjoy,
Just Another Group Chat x
This week Kim, Laura and Han discuss the secret habits of women and really, REALLY don't hold back. So much so, Kim and Han feel like this episode might be the final nail in the coffin for their love lives. We're talking vile, inexplicable and horrifying habits that will have you cringing and giggling at the same time. Please don't judge us.
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Just Another Group Chat x
You asked and we listened - You've all asked us to do this one! What women want: sex edition. Today Kim, Han and Laura very very openly talk about what they are looking for in the bedroom, from being on top (questionable?!) to asking if we've had a orgasm.... if you have to ask....
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Following on from our episode 'Things All Men Should Know', we decided to readdress the balance and ask the men in our lives what they think women should know. As always Kim, Laura and Han have a very honest discussion, including things like women making the first move, using your 'cute voice' to get what you want and jumping to the WORST conclusions.
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Just Another Group Chat x
Adam Collard is a personal trainer, business owner, online personality and two-time Love Island star. After lots of requests to get a man's perspective on the podcast, we figured who better than Love Island alumni Adam Collard. We talk sex, dating, toxic masculinity and THAT McDonalds scandal. Love him or not, this episode shows a side of Adam that the public don't usually get to see.
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Hello listeners of Just Another Group Chat! We are balls deep into Chrimbo Limbo and what better time to listen to our latest ep! Today Kim, Laura and Han are talking rather candidly about cheating. Why do people cheat? What types of cheating exist? Do toys count as cheating?
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WBCo x
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It's the week before Christmas and Kim, Laura and Han are back discussing the do's and do nots when it comes to relationships. The terrible trio cover whether flirting is acceptable, why communication is so important and why you shouldn't give up your friends.
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Enjoy,
WBCo x
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The three wise monkeys are back and this week, Kim, Laura and Han are discussing what they think men should know but don't.
Cue topics like periods, being domesticated, families, watching porn and lots more. We can all agree that silent sex is NEVER okay.
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Enjoy,
WBCO x
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We've all been there right? You meet someone, fall head over heels and throw all rational thought out of the window? No? Just us then.
After a short break, the group chat is BACK and this week Kim, Han and Laura talk about if love can make you crazy, the pros and cons of falling in love and how to avoid becoming just friends with your long term partner. As always, this is a no holds barred chat with some very interesting (and slightly worrying) stories from the ladies.
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Enjoy,
WBCO x
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Did you know there are 5 love languages? We have different ways of expressing and receiving love:
Physical touch - intimacy, these can be small or large physical interactions
Word of affirmation - kind encouraging words and compliments, verbal encouragement
Quality time - you appreciate their full attention, active listening and full presence
Acts of service - shown in actions (tidying up, hovering etc) going out of their way to make your life easier
Receiving gifts - valuing efforts, not monetary value but the symbolic thought of a gift
This week Kim, Kirsty and Rach reminisce on all things love from heartache, to stages of falling in love, their thoughts on longterm love and keeping romantic love alive.
Enjoy,
WBCo x
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We always wanted to keep Just Another Group Chat real, a fly on the wall view in an office filled with women. This week we delve into period talk, for most of us it happens every month but how much attention do you pay to it?
Do you track your period? Do you ever change up what you use? How do you manage your symptoms?
Not that we need to say it but this is your reminder that women are bloody amazing. They can we can be dealing with cramps, headaches, acne, mood swings, digestion issues not to mention the bleeding - every month and still go about life.
This week Kim, Laura and Nina look into different symptoms, pain relief and products.
Enjoy,
WBCo x
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What women want: relationship edition.
Does it change depending on your life stages? How do you figure out what you really want?
This week Kim is joined by our lovely Han, and new faces with Liza Operations Manager and Kirsty PR Manager. All with totally different perspectives.
They play a game with the 'Relationship Wheel' finding out some truths on what they are looking for. You can download our relationship wheel by heading to our Instagram.
Enjoy,
WBCo x
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It's a spicy one this week!
As Kim, Han and Laura delve into something we don't think is discussed enough: sex drive.
They jump into what defines a low sex drive, a high sex drive? Elements that can effect it; mental health, babies, hormones, stress, body image etc. The differences between men and women, being single or in a relationship.
They discuss how important communication is to the whole thing, communicating your brakes (why you don't feel like it) and accelerators (what would make you feel like it).
Enjoy,
WBCo x
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When you think of the word 'addiction' do you go straight to drugs and alcohol?
What about unconscious addictions… for example: coffee, mobile phones, online shopping, dating, work, even attention.
Is the difference that these addictions are more socially acceptable?
This week join Kim, Han and Laura as they openly look at their modern day addictions, what they are escaping from, and what triggers their addictive behaviours.
Enjoy,
WBCo x
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Thinking about becoming a model? Then you need to listen to this weeks episode as we have an inside scoop into the modelling world!
This week joining Kim, are Rach our amazing Head of Design and the lovely Terry Costello who is the founder & director of North East modelling agency Savalas Models.
They chat about how to get into the industry, top tips on going to your first shoot and really get in to it with a behind the scene look at what it's really like working in the modelling world.
Enjoy,
WBCo x
Are you saver? Or are you more 'live each day as it comes'?
Do you splash out or will you only buy something out-right?
There are many many ways to manage money, and of course it is dependent on your circumstances and responsibilities. This week Kim, Hannah and Donna talk money.
Have a listen to their experience (the things that are not taught in school!) such as learning the value of money, improving your credit rating, maternity pay and when to save and when to spend.
Enjoy,
WBCo x
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Imposter syndrome do you compare yourself to others? Do you compare yourself to an idealistic fantasy version of you that you hold in your head?
What is imposter syndrome and how can you overcome it?
This week join our WBCo power-houses Kim (CEO), Chelsea (Head of Ops) and Hannah (Head of Brand) as they chat about their experiences of imposter syndrome in work and in their personal life.
Enjoy,
WBCo x
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EP 32 | How To Survive A Break Up
Hearing a song on the radio - stab in the heart. Going to certain places - knocking the breath out of you. See them for the first time after you have broken up - Ahhhh.
We all know those feelings.
This week join Kim, Laura and Nina as they open up about break ups, how to survive particular bad break ups plus a few funny stories thrown in there just for good measure.
Remember don't ever change your eggs. If you know, you know.
Enjoy,
WBCo x
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Does being alone make you lonely?
Why can being alone (living alone, doing things on your own etc) have an automatic sadness or loneliness attached to it.
This week we have a lot to say, as Kim talks to Laura, Hannah and our amazing Gwen about how to achieve happiness on your own. We talk about loneliness, adapting, breakups and solo dates.
Enjoy,
WBCo x
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Communication before, after, during sex can be so difficult for some and so natural for others.
This week Kim, Laura and Kirsty openly discuss the way in which we communicate what we like and what we don't. They look into generation differences, regrets and inhibitions from alcohol and very importantly consent.
We'll leave you with this little fact that… communication comes in many different forms: 7% spoken words, 38% tone, 55% body language. Mind blown.
Enjoy,
WBCo x
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What is the focus in a transformation… diet? Gym routine? Or your mindset and your relationship with yourself.
This week Kim and Laura we are joined by online transformation and lifestyle coach Graham Madderson.
They talk about relationship with food, battles with their bodies, good and bad days, silly fads and how to build a better mindset.
Enjoy, WBCo x
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What do you wish people had told you about having a newborn?
This week Kim, Jessica and Nina talk about the reality of having a newborn baby. From the newborn bubble to the baby blues, that surprise first poo and guessing temperature of bath water.
It's honest, it's real, it's all the things no one tells you. Just know we are all winging it!
Enjoy, WBCo x
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We are constantly changing, whether we know it or not. Relationships, growing up, travelling, motherhood, trauma all contribute to us changing and growing.
This week Kim is chatting to Laura and Nina about all things change. From can you really (really?) change a person - to is it a bad thing to change yourself to be with someone?
Tackling the age old question of can a leopard change its spots?
How to recognise if someone else's actions are changing your behaviour, including why self-reflection is so important for positive growth and change.
Enjoy, WBCo x
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If you are looking for a dose of realism about labour and birthing a child then step this way!
From winging it to having a full on birthing plan - it's a topic that we openly chat about here at WBCo HQ.
This week Kim, Han and Jessica discuss what they didn't expect about giving birth, from having an attractive doctor to mooing like a cow.
They cover the things no one tells you from waters breaking twice, to passing your mucus plug and answer questions such as when do you get a chance to eat in a 36 hr birth...
So if to you the 'ring of fire' is more of a drinking game than related to birthing - have a listen.
Enjoy,
WBCo x
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Is dominance misunderstood?
From Fifty Shades of Grey to Kink Tok, exploring dominance has come along way.
This week Kim, Han and Laura very openly talk about different types of dominance and their own personal experiences.
They dig into the relationship between confidence and dominance. As well as the very important aspect of consent and communication.
Enjoy,
WBCo x
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Yes, this week is a topic close to our heart 'Female Empowerment' Whoop. Let's hear it for the women!
We talk to the wonderful Charlotte Fallon whose down to earth attitude and hard work has enabled her to create the most amazing Instagram community @nefempowerment which encourages and celebrates female empowerment, promotes wonderful like minded business and is all round mood-lifting account.
This week Kim and Hannah sit down and talk to Charlotte about what female empowerment means to each of them, delve a little into feminism, and chat about how that support has helped them personally and professionally.
Don't forget if you have any Kimmy Conundrums - any questions, dilemmas, relationship drama, work puzzles then get in touch contact@westbarnco.com or slide into our DM's
Enjoy,
WBCo x
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A boss, a business owner, a leader. What is it like to be all those things as a female?
Today Kim talks to Tori Haig, who is CEO and owner of Black Door Hairdressing. Tori is an incredible leader, true entrepreneur and brilliant business woman.
They discuss discrimination they have faced being a female CEO, the myths around being a CEO and challenges faced as a female that they may not have encountered if they were a male.
If you have any Kimmy Conundrums - any questions, dilemmas, relationship drama, work puzzles then get in touch contact@westbarnco.com or slide into our DM's @westbarnco
Enjoy!
WBCo x
The career funnel: School, A-level's, Uni, Job. When you think about it, all relies on some big decisions as a 15 or 16 year old.
This week Kim is joined by the lovely Bex and Ellen from our Manufacturing Team as they look at the pressure of making decisions after you finish school education. Should you go to Uni? What should you study? Should you take a gap year? How do you even make those decisions at such a young age.
Also if you have any 'Kimmy Conundrums' - Any questions, or dilemmas you would like Kim's advice please email contact@westbarnco.com or send us a DM on Instagram @westbarnco
Enjoy,
WBCo x
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What gives you the ick?
When they use the ladder to get out of the pool, when they run in flip-flops or slip off a curb...
Kim, Han and our charming guest Gary (yes we needed a male point of view on this one!) explore some very funny and very niche ick's. They even get technical and look into the science/biological logic to the ick.
Join the gang as they deliberate... can you ever come back from the ick or is the ick final?
Has the ick has become a bit of an excuse to get out of a 'situationship'?
And of course share their own ick experiences.. one involves a very cringey, very funny moment with a guitar.
Enjoy, WBCo x
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How do you feel about modern day dating... Apps, apps more apps.
How much can you tell through an image? Are we building people up in our heads, before we have even physically met them.
Join Kim, Hannah and the lovely Jessica (who works in our PR team) as they discuss the dating world from playing games and perfect first dates.
Enjoy, WBCo x
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We are so excited this week to have the incredibly talented and very funny, TV/Film MUA and skincare expert... Katrina Doran join us!
The lovely Katrina has worked on some insane projects with HBO, DC and Disney. We love her work mantra which is on set 'it is not about you' everything in the film industry is about teamwork - our kind of gal!
Join Katrina, Kim and Hannah as they have a frank discussion on working as a TV/Film MUA, the lows and the highs. What it takes to love the job (4am starts anyone?)
Enjoy, WBCo x
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What turns you on? Kissing, sexting, heavy breathing and maybe more interestingly what turns you off...
This week the WBCo girls jump into discussing turn ons such as; dirty talk, porn, toys and turn off's such as spiky chins, room temperature and having the big light on.
In the juicy yet intricate world of foreplay, our uninhibited Kim, Han and Laura openly discuss foreplay dos & don'ts as well as topics such as setting the mood, communication and confidence.
We will be running a series of Sex Podcasts in the next few weeks covering: consent, dominance and communication. We would love love love to hear your stories and opinions, head over to our IG @westbarnco to drop us a message! Don't worry all stories will be kept anonymous...
Enjoy, WBCo x
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Mam guilt, dad guilt, parent guilt. Does it ever stop? Is it daily? Does it get better...
This week Kim is talking to two members of our wonderful WBCo team; Becca (NPD Manager) and Helen (Manufacturing Assistant). Who are both at different stages of motherhood but both suffer from mam guilt or as we like to call it mam pull.
They delve into topics such as; does mam guilt ever go away, how social media effect it, do women have it more so then men and why. Rounding up with arguably the most important topic, how to take the pressure off yourself as a mother and normalising talking about mam guilt.
Enjoy! WBCo x
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How is your overall wellness? Not sure.. Have no idea how to even begin exploring your wellness on a overall level...
Take a second and look at the Wellness Wheel.
The Wellness Wheel lists elements (such as physical, emotional, environmental, intellectual) that contribute to overall wellness. The aim is to 'score' these aspects and once you join the points up, create a wheel that is well rounded.
This week Kim, Hannah and Laura take a very honest look at their overall wellness, with the help from the wellness wheel and discuss changes they can make to get a more even wheel.
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Enjoy! WBCo x
What do you want? In the next 10 mins, in the next month, in the next 5 years?
It is such a big question; what do you want? As it's a new year, this week Kim and two new WBCo voices Nina (Social Media Manager) and Chelsea (Head of Ops) discuss their wants and how they generally fall into emotional, material and external categories and do we ever stop 'wanting'...
Enjoy! WBCo x
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Habits, we all have them. Good habits, bad habits, funny little habits that make you - you!
This week joining Kim, are Hannah and Laura as they discuss their bad habits including: lateness, phone usage, sleep, and overthinking. They also open up about their good habits and how they used their mindset to change their patterns, behaviours and habits.
Enjoy! WBCo x
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It's here.. Christmas Week!
Something we have all been looking forward to at West Barn Co HQ... The tree is up, the Christmas songs are on and we are giddy with excitement (and prosecco)...
In this weeks chaotic but very funny episode Kim, Kirsty and Hannah discuss Christmas traditions (no one mention Gammon to Han!)
Enjoy, WBCo x
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Switch up this years New Year resolutions... better yet, don't make them!
Joining Kim in the conversation this week, are Laura and Hannah. Up for discussion this week is; instead of setting 'unrealistic goals' that never get fulfilled, why not use the New Year as a chance to review last year and ask yourself 'why' on parts you want to change.
Enjoy! WBCo x
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Who were you at 15... confident, independent, fierce?
This week we are joined by the gorgeous 15 year old Amelia, a true Gen Z! Join 'Millennials' Kim and Hannah as they quiz Amelia on all things Gen Z from trends, pressures and how this extraordinary generation are growing up with an amazing can-do attitude.
Enjoy, WBCo x
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Ageing - it happens to all of us.
But how you feel about common phrases such as 'clock is ticking', birthday cards that mock your age or the pressure of not showing signs of ageing?
This week, we have 3 wonderful generations of the WBCo family; Kim (daughter), Donna (mother) and the extraordinary Gwen (who is Donna's mother and gran to Kim).
They chat about pressures of looking your age or should we say not looking your age, the wisdom and knowledge we can learn from our elderly generation and ageism in the work place.
Enjoy! WBCo x
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So many questions around Contraception... Whose responsibility is it? What methods are out there? How do you keep yourself safe whilst also keeping it fun?
This week Kim and Laura are joined by Pharmacist Chris Scott as they de-bust myths, discuss trust and responsibility when it comes to contraception, as well as honestly talking about their own personal experiences.
Enjoy! WBCo x
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Have you ever been 'the other woman'?
You may have been and never even known...
This week the girls delve into fascinating topics on affairs, being cheated on, and being the other woman (intentionally or unintentionally). All based on their own experiences - it's raw, it's honest and as always, we hope it's thought-provoking!
Enjoy! WBCo x
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Ever thought about changing your face?
This week we talk to the amazing Dr Daron Seukeran a Consultant Dermatologist based in Teeside and Harley Street and the wonderful self-love queen, care home vintage singer Kayley Eid.
We delve into the how and why people are changing their faces and how self love and confidence can play a part. Alongside chatting about how important safe practice is and the rise of procedure on younger people.
Enjoy! WBCo x
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If you've ever had to think about having a baby and how that will affect your career... chances are you are probably a female.
This weeks topic explores life as a working mother, maternity leave, career progression and all the expectations that come with returning to work.
Enjoy! WBCo x
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This week we welcome the inspiring and super creative All That Is She - Dominique Davis.
The lovely Dominique delves into life as a content creator and influencer plus what those terms really mean! We talk about how the @allthatisshe Instagram account grew, and all the 'behind the scenes' work that goes into creating viral content.
We absolutely loved chatting to Dominique and hope you enjoy the glimpse inside her social media world.
We bet that caught your attention... yes, this week it's the S word - SEX.
Sex is a common hot topic at WBCo HQ and this week's podcast is (very!) real, honest and relatable, but it is also just a good laugh... Join the girls as they chat about their experiences and common questions.
Enjoy!
WBCo x
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Have you ever heard of the law of attraction? Join the girls as they delve into manifestation, gratitude and power of positive thinking. Looking at these interesting topics from both sides, but with positive vibes only.
Enjoy!
WBCo x
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Double trouble! Identical twins Kim (WBCo CEO) and Kirsty (PR & Events Manager) delve into living life with a person that shares your DNA and looks exactly like you. Join them as they chat about exploring individuality, boys (of course!) and twintuition.
Enjoy!
WBCo x
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Meet Kim (CEO of WBCo) as she introduces you to some of the girl gang at West Barn Co! Our first episode explores the Sunday scaries, work culture and what to look out for to land (or create) a job you love.
Enjoy! WBCo x
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