It's an Adult Thing!

We are exposed to popular culture every day, from the videos on social media, the books we read, to the movies that we watch. Pop culture greatly influences how we think, speak, and live. So it's important that we become critical of the things that we consume. In this episode, we talk about the problematic things we've observed in pop culture, and how these can affect us if they remain unscrutiniz...

In an ideal world, we all get to do what we love and get paid for it. But in the world we live in, we sometimes have to make a choice between the two. In this episode, we are joined by the multi-hyphenated founder and CEO of "When in Manila," Mr. Vince Golangco, as we weigh in on this crucial choice in building our careers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We spend most of our adulthood working, but a salary shouldn't be the only thing we take home while we earn a living. Here are some of the biggest life lessons we learned as we navigate our work and career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of the fake news that we consume are generated NOT by trolls but by OUR OWN MINDS. In this episode, we expose the harmful thoughts that sabotage our happiness, and learn how to fact-check the stories in our heads. Cited materials: "Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy" by Dr. David D. Burns "Cognitive Distortions: When Your Brain Lies to You" (https://positivepsychology.com/cognitive-distortion...

In this Halloween special, we recount the most hair-raising, goosebumps-inducing, and mind-melting experiences that we have experienced first-hand. ADVISORY : Due to our raw and intense reactions to each other's spooky story, this episode contains more expletives than usual. There may also be parts that might distress people of certain faiths. Pls. know that no offense was intended upon retelling...

Rest is a crucial part of staying healthy. It helps our body heal, strengthens our immune system, boosts our creativity, and improves our mental health. Yet, we still take rest for granted and feel guilty when we're not doing anything. Listen in to hear different ways on how we can all relax, recover, and rest optimally for our physical, mental, and over-all health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Here's an update on the habits we're trying to build. We reflect on what worked, what didn't, and the adjustments we have to make to get closer to making our desired habits stick for good.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being courageous doesn't mean being fearless. It's having the strength to do something despite the fear. In this episode, we talk about the most courageous things we've done as adults. We're joined by Victor Anastacio, a host, actor, and stand-up comedian who makes a living by courageously putting himself in front an audience and making people laugh. ====== Hey, fellow adults! October 11 is Intern...

Is it possible to stay together while you and your partner are physically apart? How can partners maintain their closeness when distance gets in the way? Hear Kara David and LM Cancio share about their thriving relationship, in spite of being away from each other for long stretches of time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does age matter in romantic relationships? We’ll find out as we chat with multi-awarded journalist Kara David and composer-musician LM Cancio. We have them spill out the hesitations, differences, compromises, and surprising advantages that they’ve had as a married couple with a 12-year age gap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raising kids is a major responsibility. Parents need all the help they can get to provide the physical, emotional, social, and many other needs of their children. In this episode, we discuss the joys, challenges, and milestones of parenting with millennial mom Pauline Manus, a mother to twins, a homemaker, and an entrepreneur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we read out letters from our fellow adults who are asking for some advice. Hear out their concerns and our attempt to provide road maps that might help them get thru the adulting hurdles that they are facing. Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before the most current ECQ was declared. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creating a great life might sound daunting. But building good habits thru science-based hacks is surely a more doable step towards this goal. In this episode, we’ll be applying what we’ve been advocating since Episodes 2 and 3. We’re laying out a gameplan to kick off good habits that will nudge us towards becoming better versions of our selves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Growing up, we learned so many "shoulds" and "must haves" in order to live a "normal" adult life. But as we became our own adults, we were able to debunk some of these faulty beliefs about adulthood and life in general. Listen in with an open mind as we dispel these adulting misconceptions with Mish Tan of the Mishconceptions Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes the truth can be uncomfortable and difficult to handle, but only when we come to terms with these facts will we be able to truly grow and be free. Here are some bitter pills about life that we had to swallow so we can become better adults, as well as some tips on how we slowly learned to accept them. This episode is inspired by a post from Nedra Tawwab, a therapist, boundaries expert, an...

We say it’s “for adults,” yet many, if not most of us are little informed, misled, and confused about sex. So come with us as we dive into a pleasurable conversation with sex therapist and sex educator, Dr. Rica Cruz. Let’s penetrate this taboo topic, expose the myths surrounding it, and take a peek at the intimate sexual concerns, insecurities, and desires of our adulting tribe. Hosted on Acast....

Going to college can give us many opportunities, skills, experiences, and connections that can help us create a great career and build a life that we want. In this episode, we are joined by TV 5 sportscaster Frau Lyn Olavario to talk about how our college adventures turned into life-long learnings. ——— Download Kumu here: podlink.co/kumu-adultthing Mag-rehistro na para bumoto, fellow adults! Sched...

In this episode, we are joined with our fellow podcaster Alec Cuenca as we revisit the lowest points in our lives and map out the ways we bounced back from those sh*tholes. --------- Download Kumu here : podlink.co/kumu-adultthing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During these times when cultural norms are evolving faster than ever, generations also seem to drift farther apart from each other. For this, we reached out to our guest Boomer, Ms. Pinky Aseron, to help us bridge the gap between her generation and ours. Download Kumu here: podlink.co/kumu-adultthing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's figure out adult life together since it wasn't taught in school. Join us, Nica, Carla, & Azl, as we exchange stories, questions, and sometimes expert advice on adulting, self-development, well-being, and more because IT'S AN ADULT THING! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s normal for any romantic relationship to have troubles and challenges. And it doesn’t always have to end in a break up just because you’re going through a rough patch. We talk about some common relationship problems that aren’t necessarily deal breakers, and how these can still be solved if you and your partner are willing to work it out. Download Kumu here: podlink.co/kumu-adultthing  Ap...

All our beliefs are learned, and as we expand our knowledge and gain more experience, some of our previous beliefs can become obsolete. So to thrive better in life, we need to update our old beliefs, assumptions and convictions that no longer serve us! Download Kumu here: podlink.co/kumu-adultthing  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During these disruptive times, many of us have been flooded with the loss of loved ones, jobs, our previous norms, and relationships. Yet not many of us know how to stay afloat when hit by these storms. We sit with our guest psychologist, Ms. Mara Yusingco, as she guides us through the waves of grief that all adults, at some point in our lives, will have to face. || SHOW NOTES || 10:38 = What is g...

A lot of you have requested this topic, and we totally get why! Saving money can be a struggle even if we're working our asses off. So we asked Kevin De Guia of Kids Who Save We talk to Kevin De Guia of “Kids Who Save” to help us have a healthier perspective on money and on how to spend it wisely. Listen in and learn how to manage your personal finances, monitor your cash flow, start a saving habi...

In this episode, we take a peek into the lives of 2 people whose genders deviate from the bodies they were born in. Hear out Pow Chavez and Miss Iman Manoguid as they bravely open up about their self-discoveries, struggles, intimate lives, and long-kept insecurities as transgender people. ❤️ 🌈 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.