• Living away from home, pandemic burnout & finding the joy in every day
    Sep 25 2021

    Hey, hi, hello, and welcome to This Lil Life (TLL) - a podcast that shares the stories and experiences that unite us all. In today's episode, I chat with my friend and housemate, Em. We talk about handling homesickness in lockdown, staying present and sane in a pandemic, and finding the joy in every day. 

    Apologies for the differences in audio level between Em and I. It was the first time I'd recorded with someone face-to-face in a very long time; it's a learning process, and I'll keep trying to improve the audio quality. 

    If you would like to keep up-to-date with the behind the scenes of This Lil Life, please follow me on Instagram (@this.lil.life_).

    The song that is the intro and outro to the podcast is Airae's 'It Can Be Done'. You can check it out here: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/BNFvEGigJE/

    Stay safe, stay well and I'll be back on Sunday with another episode. 

    L x

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    34 mins
  • From the Archive - Benjamin Law
    Sep 18 2021

    Hey, hi, hello, and welcome to This Lil Life (TLL) - a podcast that shares the stories and experiences that unite us all. In today's episode, I share an interview that I did a little over six years ago with Australian writer, journalist and broadcaster Benjamin Law. Ben discusses (amongst other things) how he got into writing, the pieces he's most proud of, whether or not he'd do a TedTalk again, his advice for teens who are exploring their sexuality, and his stance on the marriage equality debate (bearing in mind that same-sex marriage was not legalised in Australia until the end of 2017). 

    The catch is, however, that I have not listened to the interview since I did it. So, I pop in and out of your ears throughout the interview with my response to Ben's answers and reaction to 15-year-old Lily's interviewing skills (or lack thereof). 

    If you would like to know more about Ben and his work, you can visit his website (https://benjamin-law.com/) or follow him on Twitter and Instagram (@mrbenjaminlaw).

    If you would like to keep up-to-date with the behind the scenes of This Lil Life, please follow me on Instagram (@this.lil.life_).

    The song that is the intro and outro to the podcast is Airae's 'It Can Be Done'. You can check it out here: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/BNFvEGigJE/

    Stay safe, stay well and I'll be back on Sunday with another episode. 

    L x

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    37 mins
  • "You'll be a mum one day, but it's not your time yet."
    Sep 11 2021

    TRIGGER WARNING This episode discusses abortion. If this topic is distressing, please feel free to skip today's podcast. If you or someone you know is struggling, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. In an emergency, call 000.

    Hey, hi, hello, and welcome to This Lil Life (TLL) - a podcast that shares the stories and experiences that unite us all. In today's episode, I chat to *Annie who fell pregnant when she was 16 and in her penultimate year of high school. Annie opens up about the 'tsunami' of emotions she felt when she found out that she was pregnant, how she processed the abortion at the time, and her perspective on her choice now, more than five years later. 

    The song that is the intro and outro to the podcast is Airae's 'It Can Be Done'. You can check it out here: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/BNFvEGigJE/

    If you would like to keep up-to-date with the behind the scenes of This Lil Life, please follow me on Instagram: @this.lil.life_

    Stay safe, stay well and I'll be back on Sunday with another episode. 

    L x

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    32 mins
  • Breakups, Moving Out & Moving On in Lockdown
    Sep 4 2021

    TRIGGER WARNING This episode mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. In an emergency, call 000.

    Hey, hi, hello, and welcome to This Lil Life (TLL) - a podcast that shares the stories and experiences that unite us all. Today I give you, my wonderful listener, a deep-dive into my recent breakup and how I've been healing my heart over the last few months. I share practical tips and advice for packing up your life and moving out from the home you shared with your partner, moving on from your partner, as well as my current perspective on the separation and how I'm feeling about the future. If you're heartbroken, feeling alone or flat in lockdown or are an eternal optimist (like I try to be), I think you'll relate to today's episode. 

    The song that is the intro and outro to the podcast is Airae's 'It Can Be Done'. You can check it out here: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/BNFvEGigJE/

    If you would like to keep up-to-date with the behind the scenes of This Lil Life, please follow me on Instagram: @this.lil.life_

    Stay safe, stay well and I'll be back on Sunday with another episode. 

    L x

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    34 mins
  • Hey, hi, hello and welcome to This Lil Life
    Aug 29 2021

    Hey, hi, hello, and welcome to This Lil Life (TLL) - a podcast that shares the stories and experiences that unite us all. Today I give you, my wonderful listener, the trailer for TLL. I hope that this short, sharp and snappy episode can give you a taste of what you can expect from this podcast. I'll be dropping a new episode into your podcast feed of choice every Sunday. Some weeks I will be popping into your ears all by myself, while others will be an interview or simply a conversation. If you would like to keep up-to-date with the behind the scenes of This Lil Life, please follow me on Instagram: @this.lil.life_ The song that runs throughout the trailer is Airae's 'It Can Be Done'. You can check it out here: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/BNFvEGigJE/ Stay safe, stay well and I'll be back on Sunday with a full-length solo episode.

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    3 mins