Actually Trying
Rose Honey MorganSelf improvement meets comedy, by accident. Rose Honey Morgan is a chronically sleep deprived mother of two small children, with a catastrophic history of sticking to anything. So naturally she's spending the year testing self-improvement trends and wellness theories (with questionable methods and an anthropology degree) to work out what actually works, so you don't have to.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 30 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementEducationSociety & Culture | |||
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Welcome to Actually Trying. Same podcast, new name, new format.
This week: have a lot of women got undiagnosed ADHD, or are we all just weird? I'm seeing a psychiatrist in two days. Old Ma thinks we should go back to the five original lunacies. She ... more
A field report (and Guru & Granny) featuring Japanese walking, Hot Girl Walks, movement after meals, and using the Steppin app to earn screen time through steps.
Click here to try the Steppin App - www.steppin.net/
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0:00 Intro — ... more
This week I’m testing whether walking really is the closest thing we have to a magic pill - and whether I can get my steps up without becoming the sort of person pacing the kitchen at 10pm to hit 10,000.
I’m trying:
• Japanese interval walking
• h... more
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This week I tested three viral morning routines from an American wellness girl, a British productivity girl, and an aggressively glowing Australian woman.
The result:
• I gagg... more
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Apple Podcasts5TriggerSomerset
United Kingdom3 months ago - Love love love
Loving this podcast very funny and informative
Apple Podcasts5Firefoot1999United Kingdom4 months ago - Favorite!
Easily becoming one of my favorite podcast shows! Mama of 4 (6 and under) here and loving the unfiltered thoughts and challenges that come about when doing all that Rose does. Thanks for the fun company during my commute!
Apple Podcasts5drinkcitra
United States5 months ago - Love this podcast
So excited to find this new funny podcast. Really enjoy
Apple Podcasts5Kats1976
Ireland5 months ago - Come a long way from the salty crisp reviews!!
Been following Rose since the salty crisp days of yore. Absolutely LOVE the pod/ group chat. It’s like listening to an older cooler cousin I never had! Shout out too to Old Ma, love her additions to the pod! Inspired me to have my own year of Actually Trying too, latest success has been to clear out 12,000 unread emails from my inbox.
Apple Podcasts5Amy HardwoodUnited Kingdom6 months ago
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What is Actually Trying about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A candid, humor-forward exploration of self-improvement trends through the lens of a sleep-deprived, busy mom. Episodes mix personal experiments, real-life parenting realities, and social critique of wellness culture, often featuring a frank co-hosting dynamic with a blunt, opinionated mother figure. The show blends practical tests, science-ish commentary, and anecdotes about everyday life, aiming to help frazzled listeners decide what actually works without wasting time. Noteworthy is the recurring Guru & Granny segment, which injects humor and counterpoints from a trusted matriarch, adding a distinctive, relatable voice to wellness debates. Potential listeners may appreciate blunt honesty, practical experiments, and a playful, unfiltered ... more
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