Teach Me How To Adult

We are rapidly approaching the end of the year, and I am SHOOK at how fast 2024 flew by. I have a rigorous reflection process, and I always find a ton of value in tracking the highs, lows, and lessons of the year, which help inform how I move forward into the new year. You need to understand where you’ve been to plan where you’re going, so today I’m sharing how to do a comprehensive end of year au...

Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed.  If you're struggling with debt or moving the needle on your financial goals, this is a must-listen reminder for overcoming financial stress and toxic money patterns. A healthy money mindset is the missing ingredient for a lot of people's financial security. So we’...

If you’re looking for the cheat code to catapult your career trajectory, today’s episode is a must-listen. We’re learning how to succeed using our most valuable currency: our reputation, and our networks, from global communications strategist Maha Abouelenein . Our reputations matter in every area of our lives, especially in this digital age when comments, reviews and feedback are instant and publ...

Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed.  We could all use a confidence boost sometimes, and we’re throwing it back to Komal Minhas, who drops doable research-backed tips on how to cultivate more confidence and courage to tap into our potential.  Komal is an executive coach, business strategist, interview...

I’ve been struggling with self-trust and self-doubt lately, so today we’re diving deep on how to build more self-worth and how self-accountability is the ultimate confidence-builder, with my dear friend and self-love queen, Afomia Hailemeskel . There’s nobody better to speak to about self-worth and self-trust than Afomia — she’s a Certified Life Coach with a specialization in self-love, authentici...

Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed.  Is it safe to pick stocks, and what should you know as a beginner investor? Do you invest your money in large amounts, or dollar cost average into the market? And how do you prioritize sustainable investing?  We’re throwing it back to some solid tips and advice, l...

Welcome back to another edition of “I’m the problem, it’s me”, where I call bullshit on myself for the stuff I’ve been getting wrong, because we learn the most through our fuck-ups. If you’re listening to this, you’re probably dating or thinking about dating… but please (speaking from experience!), whatever you do, don’t date someone for what you think their potential is. Do not date for what some...

Are you feeling lonely and disconnected? There’s a phenomenon right now I’m seeing in friendships, where we get stuck in the “catching up” loop. As we get older and enter our “ splinter era ” of different schedules, different priorities, and different life stages, it can feel like our friendships constantly take the backseat. We’re relegated to a one-dinner-a-month maintenance catchup that keeps u...

Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed.  I'm here this week to myth-bust our ideas of desire, because most of the conflict couples have around sex comes down to having different desire responses. Tune in as we throw it  back to this deep dive on how to approach different sex drives and desire types, and...

I’ve been hitting a ceiling with my upper limits lately — in love, business, and life decisions, limiting beliefs and self-sabotage have been showing all the way up. So I revisited this episode with Lori Harder, and it was a powerful reminder of how to get out of my own way… it felt right to throw it back to this top-performing episode today for anyone who needs to hear this. The biggest thing tha...

It’s World Mental Health Day this week, and we're having lots of important conversations to increase awareness around emotional wellbeing. I called in Trauma Therapist Simone Saunders to learn more about somatic therapy, how our mental health impacts our physical health, and how trauma and distress shows up in our bodies. Anxiety and mental illness can show up in so many ways physically — from get...

If you’re thinking of starting a podcast, but you aren’t sure where to start or how to take off — we got you. Book a call with us, and we’ll help you hone in your unique idea, figure out equipment and editing, and market your show!  Check out our consulting services at  teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast . Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one...

We’re heading into mental health awareness week, and these conversations are crucial as we face a global mental health crisis, with 1 in 3 people struggling with a mental health issue in North America. Almost every person I’m close with has been affected by mental health struggles, and I dealt with my own uncomfortable bout of anxiety and depression this September. During this tough month, I found...

Welcome to this week’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed.  We're in our biohacking eras, and it turns out the easiest thing we can do for our health is moving our bodies. Just how much exercise does it take to see the anti-aging impact on our brains? We called in brilliant neuroscientist, Dr. Kristen Willeumier. Dr. W...

Do you guys feel like time keeps passing by faster the older we get? When we’re kids, summer stretches endlessly, and in adulthood, it’s gone in the blink of an eye.  Today we’re diving into the intersection of time, memories, novelty and neuroscience to figure out how we can slow down our perception of time and make more memories. Enter: Liz Moody’s Novelty Rule. It turns out, when we’re learning...

Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed.  Did you know that sugar is 10x more addictive than cocaine? Here to advise on emotional eating, cravings, and the impact of sugar on our health, we have Amber Romaniuk. Amber is an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert, with 10 years experience helping wo...

Welcome back to another episode of “I’m the problem, it’s me,” where I call bullshit on myself for the things I’m getting wrong, so we can all learn from the struggle.  Today’s adulting confession: I’m terrible at letting things go. I never know when to walk away and call it quits, and I try to make things work long past the point of productivity or hope If you’re listening to this, you’re probabl...

Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed.  Dating can be the BEST. But it can also be THE WORST if you’ve been on the hunt for “the one” for a while. Whether you’re newly single or a seasoned app swiper, we’re throwing it back to the lesson that changed how we approached partnership and ourselves, from rel...

Do you ever feel like you're less productive when you’re less busy? It’s like the more time you have, the longer it takes to get anything done, and the busier you are, the more you get done. You’re not alone my friends — that’s actually thanks to a phenomenon called Parkinson’s Law.  Parkinson’s Law is the idea that work expands to fill the time allotted for its completion… a task will grow more c...

We’re joined today by a very special guest for a bonus back to school quickie — introducing my sweet and insightful seven year-old niece, Isabelle! Belle is always coming out with advice far beyond her years, so we’re making it official and picking her brain on friendship, confidence, money, and adulting. Because kids say the darndest things! I hope this conversation brings as much wholesome joy t...

Welcome back to the show!!! We have an incredible fall lineup planned, and I’m so glad you’re here.  I don’t know about you, but no matter how old I get, September will always feel like that fresh back to school milestone where you get back into your routine and set new goals and habits. And today’s episode is a must-listen to help us get back on track — we called in the internet’s favourite habit...

Today's summer rewind is a re-release of one of our favourites that we keep coming back to. We'll be back in September with brand new interviews!  No matter how old we get, as we approach September back-to-school season, the fresh start new goals vibes are strong. A big focus in my life this past year has been improving my health and creating habits and routines that are better for me. But I still...

Today's summer rewind is a re-release of one of our favourites that we keep coming back to. We'll be back in September with brand new interviews! If you’re nearing (or in) your 30s, you might’ve noticed a new phenomenon taking over your girls’ night convos, your office, and your Instagram feeds. It seems like everyone is suddenly getting pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or worried about whether t...

Today's summer rewind is a re-release of one of our favourites that we keep coming back to. We'll be back in September with brand new interviews! How do you talk to yourself? Are you critical? Mean? Doubtful? A lot of us can be our own biggest bullies, but our self-talk is one of the most important factors in the quality of our lives, relationships, career, and happiness.  Your thoughts become act...

Today's summer rewind is a re-release of one of our favourites that we keep coming back to. We'll be back in September with brand new interviews! This might come as a surprise, but telling people “no” isn’t actually one of the seven deadly sins. Here’s what actually happens when you say “no” to things you don’t align with that consistently drain you: You open up all of the doors for the “HELL YES”...