Life – Tried & Tested

Hi and welcome to Life – Tried & Tested Self-love Club with me, Irina, your host. ✨

As Valentine's Day is soon approaching, I thought what a better time to chat all things self-love than now. So, this episode is special. 💘

Today, I have a little story time for you about how I became comfortable with being on my own. We explore the importance of loving yourself first, and the steps you can take to get there, too. Plus, I share with you some fun solo date ideas you can take yourself on this Valentine's Day or any other day, whether you're single or in a relationship.

So, grab your coffee (or wine glass for this occasion – cheers!) and let's get into it.

Hope you enjoy! 

Hi and welcome to Life – Tried & Tested podcast with me, Irina, your host. ✨ 

Have you ever had those moments in life when it’s close to impossible to gather that motivation to get up and turn your dreams into reality? 

Well, you're definitely not alone. But the hard truth is, motivation might never actually come.

According to research*, 92% of people who set New Year's goals never actually achieve them. So, if you want to be in that 8%, then this episode is for you.

Today, I'm going to share how I've been getting my goals from only being written down on paper to actually achieving them through self-discipline; plus what I believe to be the KEY to persistent motivation. 

Grab something nice to drink and press play. Hope you enjoy! ☕

Hi and welcome to Life – Tried & Tested podcast with me, Irina, your host. ✨

Are looking to improve your lifestyle and make the most of your 24 hours in a day? 

Today, we are talking about the five types of hobbies you should have that will help you better your life, your mindset and your overall health. From the one to make you money to the one to keep you creative, grab your cup of coffee, or tea, get comfy and press play.

I hope you enjoy,

Irina x

Hi and welcome to Life – Tried & Tested podcast with me, Irina, your host. ✨

Being in lockdown and having so much time to reflect and think about life, many people have turned to self-improvement.

Have you ever questioned who you are or what your purpose in this life is? Then, this episode is for you.  

We are going to talk about the journey to finding yourself and where to actually begin with help from some tried and tested tips and prompts.

Now, I’ve got my cup of coffee, go get yours and let’s delve into this.

I hope you enjoy,

Irina x

Hi and welcome to Life – Tried & Tested podcast with me, Irina, your host. ✨

Ever feel anxious and afraid you're going to lose someone close to you? Well, this fear is called thanatophobia and it tends to peak in your 20s, then decreases over time and comes back in your 50s.

Today, we're talking about dealing with loss, how you can shift the perspective and overcome the fear of losing someone you love.

Grab yourself a cup of coffee and I hope you enjoy,

Irina x

Hi and welcome to Life – Tried & Tested podcast with me, Irina, your host. ✨

This is your friendly reminder to take a break. 

Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed by the amount of work you have to do, or feel guilty when taking time off? If this is something you struggle with, this episode is for you!

I know for many people taking a break is an unusual thing to do, especially if they are committed to achieving targets or strive for success. 

But excessive working can lead to both mental and physical issues and even burnout. 

Today we’re going to talk about the importance of taking breaks and what can happen if you don’t.

I hope you enjoy,

Irina x

Hi and welcome to Life – Tried & Tested podcast with me, Irina, your host. ✨

Happy March! 🌷 I am so happy spring is fast approaching! But along with a new season comes change... So, in today's episode, we're going to talk about spring asthenia – the constant state of exhaustion caused by season changing – and discover some ways to boost your mood.

I also share with you on old Romanian tradition called "Babele" (the old ladies), about spring renewal after a cold winter, which can predict what your year will be like based on the weather. Listen on to find your 'Baba', from the 1st to the 9th of March, and see how it turns out.

I hope you enjoy,

Irina x

Hi and welcome to Life – Tried & Tested podcast with me, Irina, your host. ✨

With spending so much time at home nowadays, ending up scrolling on social media while laying on the couch in the afternoon is somehow inevitable by this point. I admit – I sometimes catch myself opening up social media without even realising it. Does this happen to you too? 🙋‍♀️

So, in order to control my own brain and limit the amount of times I go on social media, and to also let my eyes and skin take a break from blue light, I’ve decided to do a little social media detox. 

Listen to today's episode to find out how I found this break from social media, why I choose to wear SPF even indoors and what blue light exposure from our screens really does to our skin.

I hope you enjoy,

Irina x

Hi and welcome to Life – Tried & Tested podcast with me, Irina, your host. ✨

As we go through life, we all deal with some type of fear at one point in time – be it a fear that has its roots in one's childhood or a phobia.

In today's episode, we talk everything about the fear of failure and discover ways to overcome it. 

Are you a perfectionist, or perhaps don't believe in your strength and skills? Then this one's for you! 

Grab yourself a cup of coffee because it’s going to be an interesting one, packed full of information. ☕

I hope you enjoy,

Irina x

Hi and welcome to Life – Tried & Tested podcast with me, Irina, your host. 

Do you sometimes find yourself looking for ways to improve your lifestyle? Perhaps when a new year begins, or after dealing with hardships? Well, guess what... me too! 

In today's episode, I tell you everything about five heathy habits and rituals that had a positive impact on my life, and I believe they can change your life for the better too. ✨ 

Spoiler alert: it's not about eating heathy and exercising on a regular basis. 

Grab your coffee and let's explore new ways to become the best version of yourself in 2021.

I hope you enjoy,

Irina x

Hi and welcome to Life – Tried & Tested podcast with me, Irina, your host. In today's episode, we go through 20 questions together to help you reflect on the past year and understand your journey in 2020, heal the hardships and embrace the positive gifts this challenging year has brought. 

Grab a pen, your journal or a blank sheet of paper, sit down, light a candle, take a few deep breaths to ground yourself and let's reflect on 2020.

Start 2021 with a fresh mindset and at peace with 2020 – good things are coming, trust me. ✨

Irina x

Hi and welcome to Life – Tried & Tested podcast. My name is Irina Iacob and I am a 23-year-old journalist based in London. I was born in Bucharest, Romania and moved to the UK in 2016 to chase my dreams. I began my journey online with a blog and YouTube channel under my name, where I let my creativity flow on topics like fashion, beauty, travel and lifestyle. It was just a matter of time until I started a podcast too, right? On this podcast we talk all things life, love, and share good vibes over a cup of coffee... or two.  Listen on to get to know me a little bit better and stay tuned for the first episode.  

Irina x