Adult by Default

Welcome to Episode 9 of Adult by Default! In this episode, we’re talking about traveling, studying abroad, and how stepping outside of your routine can completely shift your perspective on life. From culture shock and homesickness to newfound independence, friendships, confidence, and unforgettable memories, we dive into the highs, lows, and unexpected lessons that come with exploring or living so...

Welcome to Episode 8! This week, we’re talking about advocating for yourself. Every day, in every way, all the time. We dive into everything from school to relationships to career, and why it’s important to speak up for yourself in every area of your life. Advocating for yourself doesn’t always look like a big, confident moment—sometimes it’s just saying the small thing you’ve been holding in. In...

Hi everyone and welcome to Episode 7 of Adult by Default! Today we will be talking about love, relationships, and not settling. Have you ever wondered whether there was a specific timeline that your relationship should follow, or if it’s even going in the right direction? If you have, this episode is for you!  From questioning whether we’re “behind” to figuring out what it actually means to not se...

Welcome to Episode 6 of Adult By Default! Today, we’re getting honest about what it feels like to navigate careers in a time where the world feels unstable, expectations are high, and the path forward isn’t always obvious. We talk about reinvention—whether that’s switching paths, starting over, or just changing your mindset—and ponder if this is a planned or natural process. We explore the pressur...

Hi friends! Today we are discussing finances, budget, and all things money-related during adulthood. Have you ever felt behind because you haven’t bought a house yet, or chose not to go out to dinner to afford rising gas prices? Well, this episode is for you. This week, we dive into the reality of living as an adult in today’s economy and what this means for us.  From feeling like we should have e...

Join us for episode 4 of Adult by Default!  This week, it’s all about hobbies. We’re exploring how hobbies and personal interests shape a more fulfilling adult life. We talk about the very real benefits of hobbies, such as reducing stress, increasing creativity, boosting confidence, and contributing to overall joy.   We also discuss how hobbies don’t need to have a set definition or meet certain c...

Welcome to Episode 3 of Adult by Default! Today, we’ll be talking about navigating friendships in adulthood. We’ll discuss how they change and grow, and how we form meaningful connections as an adult. And let’s be honest, it’s not as simple as it used to be.  Adulthood presents many opportunities—and challenges—as far as friendships are concerned. We want to illuminate these and talk about them in...

Welcome to Episode 2 of Adult by Default! We’re so thrilled to be talking about all things success.  In this episode, we’re unpacking how our idea of success has evolved from what we thought growing up and saw in the media, to what truly feels right now. We reflect on the expectations we were taught to chase–money, titles, and external validation–and how those markers don’t always align with inter...

Welcome to our living room🛋️ We’re so excited to have you here as we talk about what it really means to navigate adulthood. Let’s be honest, no one truly prepares you for this phase of life. You grow up watching TV shows and movies thinking adulthood is going to look one way… and then suddenly you’re here, in your mid-twenties, still trying to figure it all out. Whoever said you’d have everything...