The Grownup Millennial

We're all in a rush to do "things" before we're "too old", but who decides when that is? Listen to this podcast episode to hear all the reasons your goals don't have a time cap. Check out our website for detailed show notes and adulting resources:  https://www.thegrownupmillennial.com/

You're not getting enough rest and there will be long-term effects. In this solo-cast I talk about all the ways I ignored burnout and its prolonged consequences. 

We've spoken about self-care on the podcast quite bit, but this time we explore radical self-care with empowerment coach - Saskia Seeling. This is the podcast episode you were looking for.  At 32:14   Saskia leads us through a 5-minute meditation and breath-work practice. Here's how to centre self and chart a path that is uniquely yours. 

We've learned a lot during the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020-1, but how did it affect college students?  In this chat with 21-year old college student and Pearson Education intern - Mykel Broady - we discuss the latest Global Learner Survey findings and how he found the silver lining through it all (even through his COVID-19 diagnosis).

When you hear the word "ceremony" what do you think about? Our trusty friend Wikipedia, defines ceremony as a unified ritualistic event with a purpose. In this podcast episode, the host - Nicolette - explores why we need to expand our definition of self-care. "I feel like for most of my life, I have been holding my breath, and now I can finally exhale".  Click here for resources to help you redefi...

This episode might be just what you need right now. I took a deep dive into Carl Jung's concept of the "collective unconscious" and why we're all connected.  Also in this episode: how globalization gave way to global sameness, and why vulnerability is linked to self-care. Listen to this episode, leave a comment, and share with a friend! 

Nothing I say will do this podcast interview enough justice. You just have to listen to it! It is everything you haven't spoken to your therapist about and then some. It is a frank, honest discussion about how to navigate a world that is always changing and demanding more.   Tess Brigham (MFT, BCC), dubbed the 'Millennial Therapist' by CNBC, is an expert psychotherapist, certified life coach, and...

In this discussion with Aaron Nannini, author of Cash Uncomplicated: A New Mindset for Building Wealth , we explore how you can align your life journey with your money journey and redefining wealth as something beyond the financial. We've heard this question more than once before: "can money buy happiness"? Listen to the episode to hear Aaron's take.   Aaron Nannini is the founder of CashUncomplic...

This podcast episode is one you will revisit as you go through the seasons of life. Kenishia, Personal Financial Strategist and CEO of ThrivingDollars , dropped so many gems about her entrepreneurship journey and how believing she was meant for more got her through the hard times.  In this episode, you will hear how betting on yourself and having a solid mentor can change the course of your life....

"The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but your thoughts about it" - Eckhart Tolle Living in the moment, achieving stillness, focusing on the now all require us to go beyond the "normal", to act in ways our own body don't immediately support. It calls for us to turn to self - to find peace internally about coming to terms with what you can control and letting go what you can't.  ...

Did you know that a lack of social connection  can increase our risk of death by up to 50% ? It's comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day!   In this interview Rebecca tells us how we can create more meaningful relationships.   15:29 - Closed doors aren't barriers 28:41 - How to set boundaries in work relationships 30:55 - These stats will shock you 39:38 - Shutting off the phone at 8 pm?  

Forget everything you know about retirement. Honestly, toss it out the window and then come back to listen to this episode. The moment when you've gathered perhaps the most knowledge you've had in your life is when you should stop working? 03:20 - Defining retirement 05:40 - I don't make a lot of money, do I need a financial planner? 19:52 - How do our friends affect our wealth 24:51 - When should...

In this chat with entrepreneur, community builder and my personal Instagram fairy god-mother -  Charmaine Jennings -  we discuss the "social" in social media and how to  build your personal brand through meaningful and dynamic strategies you haven't tried before.  08:29 - "We don't own social media" 12:04 - Social media platforms keeps changing, how do we keep up? 13:52 - The most underrated benef...

Time is elusive. There is never enough of it! Hear how we've been using these resources to make more time.

In this conversation, we confront consciousness, identity and belonging, while discussing where we find ourselves in the expanse of Black history.  03:06 - When did you realize you're Black 14:51 - The invisible [and visible] burdens 19:07 - Finding community in isolation 21:13 - "It has been a supreme burden"  

In this 50-minute "no holds barred" discussion we chat about reclaiming space and time as Black people; what anti-racism looks like for Black Millennials, and the importance of rest. J.MIx is a New Orleans-based artist, advocate and the host of The Self-Aware Millennial Podcast.

This is a quick reminder that our past is not an anchor, it is just a part of our story. As we set new goals, and aspire to new achievements, we should also take the time to recall and celebrate our previous (and present) wins.  00:55 - Wanting more 11:38 - There is no straight path 13:09 - A slippery slope Let's keep the conversation going, subscribe to our newsletter.

I speak with the National Bestselling (debut) and Award-winning Author, Eternity Martis. We chat about race, identify, belonging, community, overcoming obstacles and why everything is about race.  A must-listen episode.. 

We talk about self-love, body positivity and healing a lot, but what do they really mean. What do they actually look like? In this conversation with Melise, founder of Healthy Girl Haven , we discuss what living well looks like and how we can actualize our full potential in all areas of life.  Would things be different if you chose to love yourself through it all? 03:30 - Defining body positivity...

I felt a crushing pain and an inability to cope beyond my grief when I recorded this episode.  Rest in Peace to all the amazing people who have gone before us, may we use their memories to fuel our own legacies. 

If you haven't listened to part 1, then please take a pause and check out episode 45. In this continuation John and Max are dropping even more gems about the modern workforce, productivity and the idea of leisure time. Buckle up, it's going to be an interesting ride. 01:15 - The concept of leisure 07:02 - 4-day work week vs 4-hour work day vs a 9-5 work day 22:19 - What is distraction engineering...

You have never heard a discussion on rest, productivity and reimagining work quite like this one. This interview will probably blow your mind ! 14:30 - What exactly is rest ethic 17:46 - How is overwork stifling us (an alternative view of artificial intelligence and the future of work) 19:14 - How rest can make you a better leader 25:10 - Why are we addicted to overwork p.s.: John's doggie came by...

Forget everything you ever thought about confidence. In this conversation with international Keynote speaker and brand storyteller - Melanie Spring - we discuss how to cultivate confidence and achieve courage from fear.  03:52 - How do we cultivate confidence (hint: it's not what you think) 25:40 - Be still and listen to yourself 26:37 - Living an authentic life everyday 28:20 - Who are you and wh...

This is definitely an episode you should have on repeat. Lynne Golodner is a former journalist, author, entrepreneur, teacher and podcast host with a passion for telling stories of how people find meaning in the mundane. There was nothing mundane about this conversation. 05:44 - What does it look like for us to "make meaning" in our lives 06:45 - "Leave a good legacy for others" 22:07 - The meanin...

At the beginning of 2020 we realized that this might not have been the year that we hoped for, the year we made all those vision board plans about, the year all our dreams would come true.  But, even though we didn't expect any of this let's try to figure out how to live our best lives even as the world seems to be falling apart.  PODCAST EPISODES MENTIONED: Episode 30: What to do when nothing goe...