20/40

Big questions - does marriage still matter? It does to Kirstie and it's something she wants and thinks about a lot. Does commitment still matter? Does putting a ring on it really change anything or save a struggling relationship? Kirstie and Jen are not sure they know any of the answers. 20/40 is a podcast celebrating conversations and friendship across generations. Your podcast hosts are Kirstie Fitzpatrick (the 20 something) and Jen Seyderhelm (the 40 something). Kirstie and Jen met while w...

1 Juni 202036min

Part of Jen's COVID-19 experience is a need to reconnect with a couple of people with whom she has 'loose ends'. She's noticed that many of her friends are doing the same. Is this something that is generational as Jen has had more time to have friends and loved ones walk in and out of her life, or is Kirstie experiencing the same thing? 20/40 is a podcast celebrating conversations and friendship across generations. Your podcast hosts are Kirstie Fitzpatrick (the 20 something) and Jen Seyderhe...

18 Maj 202027min

Despite the rules and regulations around movements during the current COVID-19 situation, both Kirstie and Jen are moving in and out of places. Moving house is, for some people the most stressful experience next to divorce. Kirstie and Jen discuss their worst and best moments that have come out of moving and what it means to have to make big life changes in the middle of a pandemic. 20/40 is a podcast celebrating conversations and friendship across generations. Your podcast hosts are Kirstie ...

4 Maj 202030min

Kirstie and Jen recorded this work-related podcast the last time they were able to hang out in a studio together. As the Covid-19 situation unfolded they held on to it because it felt strange talking about work when so many people were now in totally different employment situations than a month ago. The point of the podcast though remains. Women don’t tend to discuss their job roles with each other like men do. So much of Jen's identity is, rightly or wrongly, tied up in her job roles. ...

20 Apr 202026min

How are you going? Kirstie and Jen discuss this new world we are living in and the ongoing implications, both certain and uncertain. 20/40 is a podcast celebrating conversations and friendship across generations. Your podcast hosts are Kirstie Fitzpatrick (the 20 something) and Jen Seyderhelm (the 40 something). Kirstie and Jen met while working in the media. Initially their catch ups were defined by work roles which required sharing current affairs and news with each other. It didn't take ...

2 Apr 202030min

Kirstie brings up some uncomfortable truths she's experienced - some that need to be said to go forward. Jen has experienced some that don't. 20/40 is a podcast celebrating conversations and friendship across generations. Your podcast hosts are Kirstie Fitzpatrick (the 20 something) and Jen Seyderhelm (the 40 something). Kirstie and Jen met while working in the media. Initially their catch ups were defined by work roles which required sharing current affairs and news with each other. I...

22 Mars 202030min

Kirstie and Jen write letters to their 16 year old selves, and to themselves 20 years in the future. It is more emotional that one expected but also very funny as Kirstie gets worried about her 40 year old "decrepit" self (Jen's words - not hers!). 20/40 is a podcast celebrating conversations and friendship across generations. Your podcast hosts are Kirstie Fitzpatrick (the 20 something) and Jen Seyderhelm (the 40 something). Kirstie and Jen met while working in the media. Initially their ca...

8 Mars 202029min

Tragedy • It seems the only word to describe this week. Working in the media means there’s often no escape from reporting on tragedy, like the horrific and heartbreaking death of #HannahClarke and her children or the equally horrific and heartbreaking bullying suffered by #QuadenBayles. Kirstie and Jen have been deeply affected by these stories. This week's episode discusses life's defining moments - good and bad. 20/40 is a podcast celebrating conversations and friendship across gener...

23 Feb 202024min