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It’s been four years since Noaky last appeared on the podcast, and a lot has changed. From working at Shine with my now boss, Steve Chapman, to playing a key role in brand strategy at Pepsi, James has grown through some huge decisions, a couple breakups, and plenty of moments of honesty. In this episode, we unpack the two decisions that changed his life: honesty (with yourself and others) and investment (in your time, health, and energy). We talk about gut decisions, alignment, delayed gratification, and how to rewrite your 20s with intention, even when it’s uncomfortable. This one dives deep into the realities of growing up, evolving friendships, and balancing structure and freedom in your 20s. 💭 New episodes every Thursday 7am 📩 Submit your next community question via Instagram @unclenathco -- All links (checklist, book pre-save, socials, podcast feeds): 👉 https://linktr.ee/unclenathanco DM me with your questions! IG: @unclenathanco If this helped, send it to a friend! -- CHAPTERS 00:00 – Reuniting with James after 4 years 00:44 – The two most impactful decisions in life 01:15 – Decision #1: Honesty with yourself 03:10 – Learning to be honest about who you are 05:00 – Following your gut vs logic and emotion 07:00 – When your gut knows before your mind does 08:00 – Decision #2: Investing in yourself and your life 09:20 – Viewing life decisions like investments 11:00 – Compounding habits and delayed gratification 13:40 – Building discipline and staying consistent 16:00 – Avoiding burnout: when investment becomes obsession 18:10 – Balancing heart, logic, and fear when making changes 20:00 – Outsourcing thoughts vs trusting your gut 22:30 – Avoiding confirmation bias when seeking advice 24:40 – The “30-second rule” for feeling emotions 26:30 – Learning to self-regulate and sit with thoughts 29:10 – The power of changing your stimulus 31:00 – Figuring out your 20s: lessons so far 33:00 – Pivotal breakups, growth, and perspective shifts 36:00 – How heartbreak shaped honesty and alignment 39:00 – Redefining goals in your mid-20s 41:30 – Why goals should be based on feelings, not outcomes 43:10 – The shift from external success to internal alignment 45:10 – Freedom vs structure: finding the right balance 48:00 – Prioritising peace and rewriting your own life path 50:00 – Investing in yourself before anyone else 52:00 – The “100% rule” in friendships and relationships 54:40 – Wrapping up: honesty, investment, and living aligned #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #LifeAdvice #genzpodcast

You finally get the win… then your brain whispers “you don’t belong here.” In this episode I break down why imposter syndrome hits hardest in your 20s, how social media warps your self-image, and a simple playbook to act with confidence before you feel ready. We’ll cover reframes, evidence stacking, and a quick test to tell humility from self-sabotage - plus a community Q&A at the end. You’ll learn: ✅ Why imposter syndrome = proof you’re growing ✅ How to stop comparing your Year 2 to someone else’s Year 10 ✅ “Confidence follows competency” (and how to build both) ✅ A 4-step toolkit: reframe, stop the comparison, collect evidence, talk it out If this helped, drop a comment, share it with a friend who’s doubting themselves, and hit that subscribe button! 💭 New episodes every Thursday 7am 📩 Submit your next community question via Instagram @unclenathco -- All links (checklist, book pre-save, socials, podcast feeds): 👉 https://linktr.ee/unclenathanco DM me with your questions! IG: @unclenathanco If this helped, send it to a friend! -- Chapters 00:00 – The moment success triggers self-doubt 01:01 – Imposter syndrome = internal vs external gap (+ social media effect) 01:45 – “Smart topics” trap: politics, money, global affairs 03:09 – Early Uncle Nathan days & feeling unqualified 03:48 – Reframe: no one is ever fully ready (growth requires discomfort) 05:01 – Trust your opinion: why the ask itself is evidence 05:45 – Relationships & work: responsibility means you’re ready enough 06:23 – Your 20s = one long identity crisis (confidence after competency) 08:04 – “Fake it till you make it” (without being a fraud) 08:28 – My book story: loud vs worthy, conviction over volume 10:59 – Don’t wait for doubt to disappear—move anyway 11:14 – Practical toolkit: reframe, stop comparing, collect proof, talk about it 13:55 – Community Q&A: humble or self-sabotaging? 15:27 – You’re not a fraud: start, learn, adjust, repeat #impostersyndrome #lifeinyour20s #confidencebuilding #mentalhealth

We’ve turned “independence” into an aesthetic - solo dinners, glow-up routines, “protect your peace.” But if we’re so independent, why do so many of us feel lonely multiple times a week? In this episode I unpack how independence ≠ isolation, why modern dating feels broken, how “boundaries” sometimes become walls, and the practical shifts to rebuild real connection - without losing yourself. 💭 New episodes every Thursday 7am 📩 Submit your next community question via Instagram @unclenathco -- All links (checklist, book pre-save, socials, podcast feeds): 👉 https://linktr.ee/unclenathanco DM me with your questions! IG: @unclenathanco If this helped, send it to a friend! -- Chapters 00:00 – The independence lie & loneliness poll 01:25 – Independence ≠ isolation: connection needs vulnerability 03:50 – Boundaries vs walls + why pain is part of love 05:45 – When did you last let someone in? Fear & self-sabotage 07:38 – Redefining independence without shutting people out 09:39 – Dating culture is broken (AU): expectations vs reality 12:20 – Single by choice… or by fear? Rejection & resilience 15:05 – Healing vs hiding: you can’t heal what you won’t face 17:05 – Practical playbook: stop performing, kintsugi, ask for help 19:15 – Redefine independence & reconnect offline 20:31 – Community Q&A: being single without feeling lonely 23:35 – Closing riff: take the risk to earn connection 26:40 – Life update: Hyro, the book, what’s next 28:31 – Outro & how to submit next week’s question #lonely #growingup #lifeishard #independence

12 months ago, I was living what looked like the dream — Bali villa, girlfriend, dogs, freedom, and money. But it didn’t feel like me anymore. So I blew it all up and started from zero. In this episode, I share what it’s really like to rebuild your life in your 20s — how to know when it’s time for a change, why starting over doesn’t mean failure, and the exact steps I used to reset from scratch. We’ll talk values, alignment, and how to design a life that actually feels good, not just looks good. 💭 New episodes every Thursday 7am 📩 Submit your next community question via Instagram @unclenathco -- All links (checklist, book pre-save, socials, podcast feeds): 👉 https://linktr.ee/unclenathanco DM me with your questions! IG: @unclenathanco If this helped, send it to a friend! -- Chapters 00:00 – Why I Blew Up My “Dream Life” in Bali 01:45 – The Digital Nomad Life That Looked Perfect 04:30 – When Success Doesn’t Feel Like Success 06:40 – Choosing Between What Looks Good and What Feels Right 09:20 – Why It’s Okay to Start Again in Your 20s 11:45 – Signs It’s Time to Change or Reset 15:00 – Feeling Stuck and Disconnected from Yourself 17:40 – Step 1: Define Your Core Values 19:40 – Step 2: Run a 30-Day Life Experiment 21:10 – Step 3: Build a Financial Safety Net 22:40 – Step 4: Let Go of Your Old Self 24:00 – Step 5: Design Your Future and Build New Habits 25:50 – You’re Never Too Deep to Start Over 27:10 – Community Question + Life Update #lifeinyour20s #startingoveragain #lifereset #lifedecisions

Money in your 20s isn’t about getting rich fast. It’s about building a simple system that lets you enjoy life now and invest for future you. In this solo episode I break down my automated buckets — fixed expenses, a More Life fund, an emergency fund, and investing — plus the 5-phase roadmap I’m using to hit semi-retirement by 35. We cover earning potential vs penny pinching, balance over extremes, and practical steps you can copy today. New episodes every Thursday 7am. Comment your biggest money challenge and I’ll feature a few next week. -- All links (checklist, book pre-save, socials, podcast feeds):👉 https://linktr.ee/unclenathanco DM me with your questions!IG: @unclenathanco If this helped, send it to a friend! -- Chapters 00:00 Money is an enabler not the goal 01:07 Redefining success after school 03:19 Hemorrhaging vs hoarding money 05:18 Why systems beat willpower 06:26 Balance today’s fun with tomorrow’s goals 08:06 Stop obsessing over coffees focus on earning more 09:14 My money system: fixed expenses → More Life → emergency → investing 13:02 Automations tracking and the 70/30 everyday split 15:05 Goals and 10-year plan mindset 16:23 Phase 1: capital stacking and skills mastery 17:44 Phase 2: first investment property and scaling 20:05 Phase 3: portfolio growth and compounding 21:08 Phase 4: shift to safer passive scaling 22:00 Phase 5: semi-retire at 35 and live off assets 24:31 Why starting now matters more than perfection 25:41 Actionable takeaways: build a system stack skills balance passions 31:15 Community Q: the best investment in your 20s 33:21 Closing ideas on exploration and systems 34:44 Life update: book progress, new role at Drink Hyro 36:16 Outro and call for your money stories #lifeinyour20s #personalfinancetips #moneymanagement #youngandrich

This one’s raw. I open up about losing my Bali puppies, Luna and Olive + what grief did to my head, and why you don’t “move on” but instead, learn to live with it. We talk identity shifts, the pressure to be “strong,” and the exact tools that helped me get through the worst days (the 30-second rule, circuit breakers, and tackling the scary “firsts”). Community Q: how to live with regret after loss. If this episode brings anything up for you, please reach out to someone you trust or Lifeline (13 11 14 in Aus). Chapters00:00:00 — Why this episode matters 00:02:36 — Losing Luna: my first real grief 00:11:02 — Olive: love, loss, and letting go 00:20:23 — How grief reshapes who you are 00:25:35 — What helped: feeling it, routine, and firsts 00:29:07 — Q&A: living with regret + final thoughtsAll links (checklist, book pre-save, socials, podcast feeds):👉 https://linktr.ee/unclenathancoDM me with your questions!IG: @unclenathancoIf this helped, send it to a friend!

In your 20s, it feels like everyone else is miles ahead - getting married, buying houses, landing dream jobs - while you’re still piecing things together. This episode breaks down the pressure to “have it all figured out,” why that expectation is flawed, and how to reframe your 20s as a time for growth, mistakes, and progress over perfection. I share personal stories (like moving back in with my parents after Bali), unpack the trap of social media comparison, and offer simple reframes to stop feeling “behind.” Community Question: “How can I stop comparing myself to my friends?” If you’ve ever felt stuck, behind, or lost, you’ll want to hear this one.Chapters 00:00 – Revamping the studio & today’s topic 02:00 – The pressure to “have it all figured out” 06:00 – Checkpoints, milestones & the myth of timelines 12:00 – Social media and the comparison trap 18:00 – Progress over perfection (practical reframes) 24:00 – Community Q: How do I stop comparing myself? 29:30 – Book update & outroAll links (checklist, book pre-save, socials, podcast feeds):👉 https://linktr.ee/unclenathancoDM me with your questions!IG: @unclenathancoIf this helped, send it to a friend!

Everyone online makes Bali look like a dream: coconuts, pool villas, working two hours a day from a laptop. I lived it for 2.5 years — and while parts of it were incredible, the reality is way more complicated. In this episode, I break down what life as a digital nomad in Bali is really like. The freedom, the hidden costs, the loneliness, the constant pressure to “live the dream”… and why it didn’t fully click for me. If you’ve ever thought about moving overseas, this one’s for you.Chapters: 00:00 – The dream vs. the reality of Bali life 05:50 – The hidden costs of being a digital nomad 10:00 – Building a routine from scratch overseas 15:00 – Loneliness, distractions & why Bali didn’t click 20:40 – Practical takeaways & community Q&AAll links (checklist, book pre-save, socials, podcast feeds):👉 https://linktr.ee/unclenathancoDM me with your questions!IG: @unclenathancoIf this helped, send it to a friend who's thinking about moving out!

Today we’re talking about moving out in your 20s... more specifically, the gap between the dream and the reality. I'll dive into the hidden costs, setting up a home from scratch, the time suck of chores, the family trade-offs, and the difference between independence and loneliness - don't worry, there's some fun stuff in there too! -- All links (checklist, book pre-save, socials, podcast feeds):👉 https://linktr.ee/unclenathanco DM me with your questions!IG: @unclenathanco If this helped, send it to a friend who's thinking about moving out!

The Post-School Podcast is back! This isn’t self-help, it’s a space for honest conversations about the chaos of your 20s - money, breakups, moving out, bad decisions, good lessons, and the pressure to have life sorted when nobody actually does. In this episode, I’ll share what’s changing with the podcast, where I’ve been, and why I want this to be more about real stories and less about polished advice. Think of it as a weekly check-in with an older brother... unfiltered, sometimes messy, but always honest. Links: 🎁 Free “20s Clarity Checklist” → Download HERE 📖 My book This Isn’t a Self-Help Book → Pre-Save HERE 📲 Instagram → @unclenathanco 🎥 Watch on YouTube → Watch HERE --- Tags/Keywords:20s podcast, figuring life out, real talk 20s, growing up, money in your 20s, relationships in your 20s, moving out, quarter-life crisis, honest conversations

Noah Hunter Dorsey has gone from borrowing $50 off his neighbour for a slice a pizza to working with some of Australia's biggest e-commerce brands and notable figures such as Davie Fogarty, Kanye West, Gretta Van Riel and many more. He's built multiple businesses with an incredible team culture and some of the most sought-after services in the country. This podcast episode dives into Noah's journey with a uni degree that wasn't really his calling, stumbling upon entrepreneurship, some soul-destroying setbacks and a whole lot of belief, learning and adaptation. What are you waiting for? Jump in! Don't forget to leave a rating and review if you found value in this episode! Every review helps the podcast reach and inspire more young people! Find Noah on Instagram @noahhunterdorsey Connect with Uncle Nathan on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unclenathanco⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Be sure to DM us with any questions, or just simply to have a chat!

Ben Maclean is a self-taught sharp shooter who has produced some of the best content I've ever laid eyes on. Every post Ben makes is a masterpiece that has been meticulously crafted from the first thought to the last. This attention to detail has landed him working with some of the biggest brands on the globe (Channel, Dior, Moncler, Lexus, Samsung, to name a few), as well as contracts with big name influencers like KSI's Sidemen. This podcast episode dives into Ben's journey in the photography and videography space and how he went from a guy taking photos of sneakers to working with the world's most elite. We also take some time to understand Ben's mindset and attitude towards the future with some great advice for anyone hoping to crack the content world for themselves. What are you waiting for? Jump in! Don't forget to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts if you found value in this episode! Every review helps the podcast reach and inspire more young people! You can also now leave a rating on Spotify to help this podcast find the right people! Find Ben on Instagram @bxnmxclean Find Ben on YouTube @benmaclean Connect with Uncle Nathan on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unclenathanco⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Be sure to DM us with any questions, or just simply to have a chat!

Stella Klim has experienced a lot in her 18 years of life. Growing up in Bali with parents who have both lived a life of excellence and success, Stella has never been shy of going after what she wants. This podcast episode dives into her Bali upbringing and some of the challenges that came with it, we speak about schooling and how it differs from the 'normal' curriculum, and we chat about some of the extraordinary situations she's been exposed to and how they've shaped who she is today. What are you waiting for? Jump in! Don't forget to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts if you found value in this episode! Every review helps the podcast reach and inspire more young people! You can also now leave a rating on Spotify to help this podcast find the right people! Find Stella on Instagram @stellaklim Connect with Uncle Nathan on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unclenathanco⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit the website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Be sure to DM us with any questions, or just simply to have a chat!

Laurence Benson has a knack for creating engaging content and sharing it with the world. In just a few short years, he has amassed an audience of millions online, making videos with Jason Derulo and La Liga, and building a series that took Indonesia by storm. This podcast episode dives into what life is like with over a million subscribers, the journey to getting there, daily life in Bali, and the next step to monetise such a large audience. What are you waiting for? Jump in! Don't forget to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts if you found value in this episode! Every review helps the podcast reach and inspire more young people! You can also now leave a rating on Spotify to help this podcast find the right people! Find Laurence on Instagram ⁠@laurencerioubenson⁠ Connect with Uncle Nathan on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unclenathanco⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit the website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Be sure to DM us with any questions, or just simply to have a chat!

Douglas Laz owns a property portfolio that allows him to travel the world without worrying about his bank account. Douglas had visited 100 countries and all 7 wonders of the world by the age of 24, with his next goal to reach 150 countries by 30 years old. He has built a property portfolio here in Australia that provides a monthly rental income and continues to grow this to live a free life. This podcast episode dives into the process of building his portfolio in such away that gives him the time and freedom to explore the world. It goes into why he travels and what he loves about travel, plus how anyone can travel the world for much less money than we may think! What are you waiting for? Jump in! Don't forget to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts if you found value in this episode! Every review helps the podcast reach and inspire more young people! You can also now leave a rating on Spotify to help this podcast find the right people! Find Douglas on Instagram @douglaslazickirk Connect with Uncle Nathan on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@unclenathanco⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠visit the website⁠⁠⁠⁠. Be sure to DM us with any questions, or just simply to have a chat!