Adulthood is a Project

Sometimes the hardest part of dealing with negativity isn't the big stuff. It's the constant, everyday negative that creeps into work, conversations, and even our own thoughts. This week, we're talking about what happens when you're already dealing with enough negativity in your own life and then find yourself around someone who seems to see the negative in everything. We've both had moments in ou...

Anger looks a little different for everyone. This week on Adulthood is a Project , we're talking about how we handle anger, and it turns out we approach it VERY differently. Charlie shares a situation where she completely lost her cool on a co-worker and then spent time afterward wishing she had handled it more calmly. K.C. has had almost the opposite experience, staying calm in the moment and lat...

We knew this lifestyle was going to be different. We just didn't realize how different it would actually be. This week on Adulthood is a Project , we're talking about daily reality, the things we expect, and the moments when life decides to throw the entire schedule out the window. From changing plans three times in one day to preparing for a possible evacuation when you thought you were getting a...

The Lindsay Clancy trial has officially ended in a mistrial after a jury could not reach a unanimous decision, leaving one very uncomfortable question hanging in the air: what should happen now? This week, we're talking about the case, the jury's deadlock, mental health, postpartum psychosis, and the very different opinions people have about what justice should look like. We talk about whether Lin...

Why is figuring out what to eat every single day one of the most exhausting parts of being an adult? 😂 This week, we’re talking about something incredibly ordinary that somehow becomes a full-time job: meals. Cooking can start to feel like a chore. Eating out gets expensive. And somehow, even eating at home can cost more than you expected. Add living remotely and having to plan meals for two week...

When did everything become offensive? This week, we’re talking about the ever-growing list of things people seem to find inappropriate, offensive, or worth getting upset about. From wearing a bikini in a video to simply doing things differently, it sometimes feels like we’ve forgotten how to let people just be people. We talk about how we were raised, why we don’t tend to get offended by every lit...

KC has another idea. Honestly, this shouldn't surprise anyone. In this episode, we talk about KC's lifelong ability to come up with new ideas, new plans, and new things she thinks we absolutely should do. Charlie has spent years being the person who either gets talked into those ideas or has to step in and ask the important questions: How much work is involved? When would we actually have time to...

Sometimes the problem isn't that you have too much going on. Sometimes the problem is that your brain refuses to stop working on it. This week, one of us is stressed. Really stressed. Between everything happening in life, all the things that need to be figured out, and all the things she can't actually control, her brain has decided that relaxing is apparently not an option. The other one, well, s...

Some weeks, work just feels... heavy. In this episode, we're sharing a conversation that started with both of us struggling to find joy in our current job. That led us down a path of remembering other jobs we've had where the passion just wasn't there, and asking a bigger question: What do you do when you're not excited to go to work every day? We talk about the difference between waiting for your...

At some point as kids, most of us assumed adulthood came with a secret age that you just knew it all. You hit a certain birthday, someone hands you "The Adult Manual," and suddenly you know how mortgages work, how to raise kids, how to cook dinner, and what a home warranty actually covers. ...Yeah, that never happened. In this episode, we're talking about the reality that most adults are figuring...

Why is it so hard to have empathy for some people...but effortless for others? This week on Adulthood is a Project , we're diving into The Empathy Gap . We talk about why empathy doesn't always come naturally, the difference between empathy and sympathy, and why two people can experience the exact same situation but react in completely different ways. We also unpack something that gets misundersto...

You save for the big expenses. Nobody tells you about the dozens of little ones waiting around the corner. In this episode, we're talking about the hidden costs of adulthood, from replacing RV sewer hoses and buying car batteries to expensive friendships, classroom supplies, and all the unexpected fees life keeps throwing our way. Along the way, we realized the biggest cost isn't always money. Som...

Have you ever been disappointed because something didn't go the way you pictured it...only to realize no one else even knew the plan? In this episode, we're talking about the expectations we create in our own minds and how those invisible scripts can shape everything from relationships and vacations to restaurant orders and road trips. Through plenty of laughs, we share stories about a farm-to-tab...

Have you ever caught yourself saying, "Things were different back then..."? This week on Adulthood is a Project , we're taking a lighthearted look at America Then vs. Now as we wrap up our 3-Part Summer Series. From political campaigns and voting habits to the lessons history continues to teach us, we're comparing yesterday and today with plenty of laughs along the way. We even manage to wander in...

What happened to July 4th? In Part 2 of our Summer Series , we take a trip down memory lane and talk about how Independence Day has changed over the years. From small-town ice cream socials and neighborhood fireworks to learning surprising facts about the Declaration of Independence, we're exploring what made July 4th feel so special growing up and why it feels a little different today. We share m...

Presidents Were Wild… and history class definitely left out the fun parts. In this kickoff to our 3-part summer series , we’re diving into the weird, wild, and unexpected side of U.S. presidents. From bizarre rumors and strange coincidences to surprising personal stories, this episode proves American history was a lot messier, funnier, and more chaotic than we remember. Did Lincoln’s son have unbe...

KC has no idea what today’s topic is… and we’re keeping it that way. 😏 In this Mystery Episode of Adulthood is a Project, the only clue comes through the quiz, and she’ll have to piece it together one question at a time. Will she figure it out before the episode gives it away? Play along, make your guesses, and see if you can crack the mystery before KC does. 🎙️ Come for the fun and stay for the...

Family relationships feel more complicated than ever… but are they actually, or are we just talking about them differently now? In this episode, we dive into the pressure parents face to be “perfect,” the new language around trauma and boundaries, and whether we’re too quick to label family relationships as toxic or cut people off completely. We talk about everything from spanking and changing par...

Are we more judgmental than we think... and should we actually be more discerning? 🤔 In this episode of Adulthood is a Project , we’re talking about the blurry line between judgment and discernment. Is avoiding certain people protecting your peace... or are we just judging with better vocabulary? We get into neighborhood drama, being judged for weird preferences (including KC somehow wanting a pi...

What books have stayed with you long after you turned the last page? In this episode of Adulthood is a Project , we’re talking about the stories that shaped us, the authors we can’t stop reading, and the books we still think about years later. From childhood favorites to the things we’re reading now, we’re diving into books. We chat about getting completely hooked on an author (until they start fe...

Adult friendships can feel complicated. Between work, kids, activities, texts, snaps, notifications, and trying to survive your own day-to-day life, keeping up with people can start to feel like another task on the to-do list. In this episode, we talk about friendships that survive months without talking, why some people need constant connection while others don’t, the pressure of always being rea...

Postpartum is often talked about like it’s just depression… but it’s so much more than that In this episode, we open up about the parts of postpartum no one really prepares you for—the anxiety, the overthinking, the unexpected sadness, and the pressure to feel nothing but happiness after having a baby We talk about how postpartum is really another phase of pregnancy that doesn’t just end after bir...

Life isn’t about avoiding hard… it’s about choosing the right kind of hard. In this episode, we’re diving into what it really means to “choose your hard” — from relationships that take effort, to big life decisions that look exciting on the outside but come with their own challenges behind the scenes. We talk about: Why the lifestyle you want will always come with trade-offs The reality of relatio...

Editing was a struggle this week - enjoy the chaos In a world where soap is good for you… until it’s not Eggs are healthy… until they’re suddenly not 🍳 And somehow even water feels suspicious some days… How are you supposed to choose anything? This week, we’re talking about the constant back-and-forth of “what’s good for you” and how trying to do everything right can leave you feeling overwhelmed...

Volume Up On This One (we’re working on it) Ever feel like life isn’t going the way you planned… and you’re not sure if you should stick it out or switch it up? In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to pivot — and why giving yourself permission to change your mind might be one of the healthiest things you can do. We get into how pivoting shows up in real life — from careers to...