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| How To Create A Healthy Routine, Stay Consistent, And Success-Proof Your Goals, with Arrae founder Siff Haider | Summer Rewind | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:40:47 | |
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 really struggle with creating structure and efficient routines around productivity. Thankfully, today’s guest Siff Haider is well-versed in both. As an entrepreneur in the wellness space, Siff has developed an impressive balance across her work life and health habits, and in today’s episode, she reveals the tips and strategies that she used to improve her health and build a wildly successful business. Siff is the co-founder of popular natural supplement and wellness brand, Arrae, which offers high-quality supplements that solve targeted issues like bloating, constipation and anxiety. She’s also the host of The Dream Bigger Podcast, where she interviews guests like Tinx, Glucose Goddess, Lauryn Bosstick, Miranda Kerr, and more, about health and wellness, entrepreneurship, beauty and self-care. Tune in as we chat about
Follow Siff on Instagram Check out Arrae. Listen to Siff's Podcast, The Dream Bigger Podcast. Resources mentioned: The Five Minute Journal, The Artist's Way, Glucose Goddess. For advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| Take Control Of Your Fertility, Egg Quality, and Egg-Freezing, with Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. Marjorie Dixon | Summer Rewind | 21 Aug 2024 | 01:08:19 | |
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 they’ll be able to get pregnant when they’re ready. The stress of fertility is real, and in today’s highly-requested episode, we debunk common fertility myths and get valuable medical advice from Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. Marjorie Dixon on how to prepare for and take control of your fertility journey, whether you’re just starting to learn about natural fertility or dealing with IVF or egg-freezing. If you’re stressed about your fertility, or you feel like you don’t really understand how your body works, this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Dixon is the Founder, CEO and Medical Director of Anova Fertility & Reproductive Health, a full-service fertility and IVF centre. She has an Accredited Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, she’s a member of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, and she’s an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. She has won the RBC Canadian Women of Influence Momentum Award, and the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society’s Mathias Gysler Award for her leadership in improving reproductive care in underserved communities. She’s also a regular expert on Cityline championing women’s health and reproductive wellness. Tune in as we chat about:
PS: If you’ve been dreaming of pivoting into podcasting but aren’t sure where to start or how to grow, check our consulting services at teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow us on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Follow Dr. Dixon and Anova Fertility: Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| ICYMI: A Game-Changing Shift To Prioritize Your Needs While Showing Up For Others, with Psychotherapist Kristina Virro | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:04:30 | |
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. How do we set boundaries and protect our own needs, while showing up for the people we love and being a good friend? For people-pleasers, that balance feels impossible. But this week, we're throwing it back to a helpful perspective shift from psychotherapist Kristina Virro on how to prioritize your needs while still being considerate of others with the "my needs, your needs, our needs" framework. Kristina is a Registered Psychotherapist and Holistic Nutritionist, who is dedicated to reducing stigma around mental health and helping people learn effective strategies to feel less stuck and more empowered. She provides psychotherapy and nutritional counselling at her wellness clinic, Fresh Insight, and she has shared her expertise with major outlets like CP24, Canadian Living, and Global News Live. You might have seen her on social media, where she’s amassed over 100,000 followers on TikTok for her no-bullshit real talk about therapy and mental health. Listen to our full episode with Kristina here! Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. Follow Kristina: For advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| ICYMI: The Easy Digital Detox You Need To Reconnect With Yourself, with Nina Purewal | 24 Jul 2023 | 00:06:52 | |
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 find yourself checking your phone first thing in the AM, mindlessly doom-scrolling through TikTok at night, or overwhelmed by the constant influx of notifications, it may be time to consider a digital detox. Today, we’re throwing it back to our episode with mindfulness expert, Nina Purewalm, for some simple and practical tips on how we can all unplug from the digital distractions in our lives and reconnect with the things that matter most. Nina has been studying mindfulness and meditation for over 20 years. She's the co-author of the bestselling book, Let That Sh*t Go, and the owner of Pure Minds, a company that runs mindfulness workshops for the public and corporate sectors. So sit back, unplug, and get ready to let that sh*t go! Listen to our full episode with Nina here. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia Follow Nina: Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| The Quickie: How to Ask for Help When You Need It (It's Okay To Not Be Okay!) | 19 Jul 2023 | 00:25:07 | |
Life can be complicated AF and everyone needs support along the way…so why is it so hard to ask for it? For most of us, the tendency to keep things bottled in and not ask for help has been reinforced over time, especially in cultures that value independence and “success”. Spoiler alert: it isn’t doing us any good. On the plus side, vulnerability and asking for help are two skills that can be learned, and class is now in session! Giving and receiving emotional support is essential for us to thrive, and it’s okay to not be okay! So this week we’re getting personal about our own struggles and share some helpful tips on how we can all channel our inner Brené Brown. Join us as we chat about:
We hope this episode inspires you to ask for help when you need it and show up better for the people who might need you! If you’ve been toying with the idea of launching a podcast but aren’t sure where to start or how to grow, check our consulting services at teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast. We can’t wait to work with you! For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| ICYMI: The Difference Between Constructive Complaining and Toxic Complaining, with psychotherapist Whitney Goodman | 17 Jul 2023 | 00:03:32 | |
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. Everybody likes a good venting session, but nobody likes a complainer. So when is it okay to complain? Can complaining be healthy, or is it always a negative thing? Today’s expert, Whitney Goodman, gives us the quick and dirty scoop on why casual complaining is a normal communal exchange, and what to watch out for if it crosses into the dreaded “draining complaining” that can keep us stuck in a negative loop. Whitney Goodman is a psychotherapist, author of the book Toxic Positivity, a columnist for Psychology Today and appears regularly in publications like The New York Times and Teen Vogue. Listen to our full episode with Whitney here! Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia Follow Whitney: Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| Asking For A Friend: How Can I Be A Digital Nomad? | 12 Jul 2023 | 00:23:18 | |
For all the sh*t we’ve been through since 2020, there was at least one positive societal change: we entered our remote work era. Not being tied down to an office 5 days a week has afforded us newfound freedom in prioritizing our work-life balance — it’s time to make the most of it. We’ve all dreamed of being able to work and live wherever we want, so let this be the year you shoot your shot. This week we have our resident world traveler, Gill, in the hot seat and she’s finally coming clean on how she’s getting away with all this travel while still killing it in the corporate world. Grab a seat, book a plane ticket and buckle in because we’re about to become digital nomads! Join us as we chat about:
We hope this episode helps you make your travel dreams a reality! And if you’ve been toying with the idea of launching a podcast but aren’t sure where to start or how to grow, check our consulting services at teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast. We can’t wait to work with you! For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| ICYMI: Wedding Etiquette 101, From Gift-Giving To Dress Codes, with Myka Meier | 10 Jul 2023 | 00:04:39 | |
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. Wedding season is officially in full swing, and if most of your friend group is getting ready to tie the knot, it can feel like a lot navigating all the do’s and don’ts, from bridal showers and wedding gift-giving, to dress codes and what to wear at different kinds of weddings. Luckily for us, etiquette expert Myka Meier has the answers. Myka has been coined the “Marie Kondo of etiquette,” is the author of two best-selling etiquette books and even trained in London under a member of The Royal Household of the Queen. She started Beaumont Etiquette which offers courses on etiquette that are super relevant to society today and also co-founded The Plaza Hotel’s Finishing Program. She brings a fresh and modern perspective to manners, breaking down the stereotype that etiquette is stuffy or outdated. Listen to our full episode, #53, with Myka here. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia instagram.com/yunggillianaire/ Follow Myka: Buy her books: Modern Etiquette Made Easy: A Five-Step Method to Mastering Etiquette Business Etiquette Made Easy: The Essential Guide to Professional Success Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| Teach Me How To Decorate A Beautiful Home On A Budget, with Design Expert and YouTuber Alexandra Gater | 05 Jul 2023 | 00:39:10 | |
The highest level of adulting might just be creating a space that feels welcoming and reflects your personal style. But let’s be honest, that’s easier said than done, especially with the limitations of budgets and rental units. Our homes should be a source of comfort and inspiration — after all, our spaces have a real impact on our wellbeing. We’re on a mission to create our own personal oasis without breaking the bank, so we called in our friend, and the budget-friendly decor guru herself, Alexandra Gater. Alexandra is a stylist and home decor expert who specializes in accessible home decor advice for renters and anyone working with a smaller budget. She started her design career as the home editor for Chatelaine Magazine, where she launched the popular YouTube series, The Home Primp. She’s since hosted the HGTV series Buy or DIY, and her work has appeared in brands like Apartment Therapy, Domino Magazine, Architectural Digest, The Rachel Ray Show, and the Global Morning Show. She just launched her STUNNING book Own Your Space, which offers room-by-room decorating tips for renters and homeowners. Join us as we chat about:
We hope this episode inspires you to make your home your own, because you deserve the space of your dreams! For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow Alexandra: Buy Alexandra's book: Own Your Space Mentioned in this episode: Peel & Stick Backsplash Subway Tile Peel & Stick Backsplash Hexagon Tile Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| ICYMI: Change Your Life With This Mindset Shift For Confidence And Self-Compassion, with Roxy Earle | 03 Jul 2023 | 00:04:56 | |
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. Summer is in full swing, friends! And while we love ourselves a cottage moment like the next girlie, we recognize that these warmer months can also be a very triggering time for many of us when it comes to body image and insecurities. So this week we're throwing it back to our inspiring chat with Roxy Earle where she shares the ultimate mindset shift to banish negative self-talk and start positively developing the single most important relationship we’ll ever have — the relationship with ourselves. Because at the end of the day, the only person holding you back from being your true confident self is you! Roxy is a former marketing professional turned model, entrepreneur, body positivity activist and a star on Real Housewives of Toronto. She started the #MySizeRox movement, which advocates that confidence comes in all shapes and sizes. She’s worked with brands like Knix, H&M, Le Chateau and Joe Fresh to bring more inclusive sizing and styles to their stores. Roxy is also the co-founder of the Ana App, a tool that helps to build happiness, health and confidence by balancing your mental wellness with the unique cycles of your body. Listen to our full episode with Roxy here. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow Roxy: Get the Ana App: Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| Teach Me How to Make Friends As An Adult, with Psychologist and Friendship Expert Dr. Miriam Kirmayer | 28 Jun 2023 | 01:07:09 | |
There’s a new epidemic in town: Loneliness. And while making friends is intimidating at any age, it feels especially daunting as adults. As we hit our 30s, our groups of friends are getting smaller and smaller (fun fact: We replace half our friend group every seven years as adults!). Life gets busy, people move away, and milestones come at different times. Even though this seems to be universal, it can still feel like something is wrong with us. If we’ve learned anything along our adulting journey, it’s that friendships are crucial to our mental and physical wellbeing. So this week, we’re learning how to prioritize the most underrated of our relationships, how to make new ones, and why it’s so damn hard to maintain friends as an adult. We’re not the experts, so we called in Dr. Miriam Kirmayer. Having spent over a decade researching the science of friendship and helping people live more connected lives, Dr. Miriam is a clinical psychologist, writer, speaker, and leading expert on friendship and social connection. She’s appeared on some of our favourite media outlets, from Call Her Daddy to Vogue and The New York Times. She sits on the Mental Health Advisory Committee for Wondermind, a media company co-founded by Selena Gomez, and is a member of The GenWell Project, a human connection movement. She also has a private practice and is one of the first and only licensed clinical psychologists to specialize in friendship therapy! Join us as we chat about:
We hope this episode helps you feel less alone and inspires you to get back into the friendship market. Remember, you’ve always got a friend in us! Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow Dr. Miriam: Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| ICYMI: The Art Of The Perfect Nap & Why You Need To Try A Nappuccino (Plus, How To Stop Hitting Snooze In The AM), with Alanna McGinn | 26 Jun 2023 | 00:06:06 | |
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, like us, have been feeling tired AF lately then this one’s for you! Get ready to wake up and shake up your snooze routine, because we’re throwing it back to our chat with sleep expert Alanna McGinn who shares some science-backed ways to craft the perfect nap, how a nappuccino could help curb your mid-day slump, and the first thing we should (and shouldn’t) be doing when we wake up. Alanna is the founder and lead sleep expert at Good Night Sleep Site, host of the ‘This Girl Loves Sleep’ podcast and author of ‘This Baby Loves Sleep’. Alanna and her team of sleep consultants are certified through The Family Sleep Institute and have helped thousands of families around the world overcome their sleep challenges and establish healthy nighttime habits. Alanna is the resident sleep expert for publications like Forbes, Maclean’s and Today’s Parent, and the media sleep expert on Cityline, Breakfast Television, CBC Radio, and more. Listen to our full episode with Alanna here. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia instagram.com/yunggillianaire/ Follow Alanna: goodnightsleepsite.com Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| The Quickie: How to Get the Raise You Deserve | 21 Jun 2023 | 00:20:22 | |
To quote our generation’s thought leader, Britney Spears: “You wanna live fancy? Party in France? You better work.” But also, you better ask for fair compensation. Just thinking about asking for a raise makes us cringe, but no one else is going to do it for us, so tits up: It’s time to start advocating for ourselves. The good news is, most managers and companies want to keep their employees happy, so this week we’re spilling the tea on everything you need to set yourself up for success. From shifting our mindset, tracking performance, and the scripts to use for your conversation, this is the official guide to getting a raise! Join us as we chat about:
We hope this helps you find the courage to confidently ask for what you deserve! For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia instagram.com/yunggillianaire/ Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| How To Beat Money Anxiety, Quit Toxic Budgeting, And Invest With Empowerment, with Finance Coach Nicole Stanley | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:56:04 | |
What’s your relationship to money? Is it rooted in fear? Scarcity? Shame? Abundance? Generosity? It turns out, all the hot stock tips and budgeting hacks are only half of the equation… for a lot of us, the missing ingredient is improving our mindset around money. Approaching your money management from a place of empowerment, compassion and self-worth can make all the difference for your financial success, and embracing that financial success can unlock new opportunities and impact in your life: After all, money is a gateway for other areas of growth in your life. But money is still considered taboo for many, and it can come with all sorts of judgment and anxiety. So we called in Nicole Stanley, the Founder & Head Financial Coach of Arise Financial Coaching. After battling crippling financial anxiety in her early twenties, Nicole enrolled in her first personal finance course and made changes to go from 30K in debt to building over a quarter-million in net worth for her family at age 27. Arise Financial Coaching has now served over 600 clients and has been featured in TIME, Yahoo Finance, & CNET. Today’s episode is a must-listen reframe if you struggle with financial stress and toxic money patterns. As Nicole says, the way you earn money becomes half of your life… and the way you spend money becomes the other half. Tune in to hear more about:
Resources mentioned in this episode: How To Start Saving Money (Today!) How To Recession-Proof Your Finances How To Make Passive Income (And Make Your Money Work For You) Follow Nicole: On Instagram: @arise.financial.coaching Our show is produced by:
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| ICYMI: Why You Need To Create A Pleasure Practise This Week, with Portia Brown | 19 Jun 2023 | 00:05:35 | |
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. This week, we're throwing it back to a juicyyyy conversation with Portia Brown, a sex coach and educator. Tune in as we discuss how to take self-care to the next level by creating a pleasure practice, AKA a ritual that allows you to tune into your mind and body. This inspiring conversation will motivate you to start prioritizing pleasure in your daily routine because you deserve it! Portia is the founder of Portia Brown Coaching, a website, social media platform and coaching practice that helps women find their power through pleasure. Her expansive sex coaching methods help women tap into mindfulness and ritual to help them reconnect with themselves. She’s been featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine, Glamour UK, and podcasts such as “Doing It” with Hannah Witton, and “Am I Making You Uncomfortable” from Huffington Post. Listen to our full episode with Portia here. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia instagram.com/yunggillianaire/ Follow Portia: Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| Asking For A Friend: How Do I Stay Safe While Traveling (And What To Do If You Get Robbed) | 14 Jun 2023 | 00:24:11 | |
It’s OOO season, friends! Between bachelorette weekends, road trips, summer vacay plans, and everyone decidedly going to Italy this month, travel is top of mind this time of year. And as the saying goes, “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer”...But what happens if your phone is stolen, you lose your wallet, and your identity is compromised while abroad!? #truestory Tune in as we chat about:
At the end of the day, fear should never hold you back from traveling and experiencing this beautiful planet. With proper preparation and staying smart and aware, the world is truly your oyster. If you have any other burning questions for us and want to get us in the hot seat DM us or send us an email at contact@teachmehowtoadult.ca and we’ll dive into it in an upcoming Asking For A Friend! Big thank you to Telus Online Security for sponsoring this episode. You can learn more and check out their plans at Telus.com/online-security. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia instagram.com/yunggillianaire/ Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| ICYMI: Power Struggles To Watch Out For In Your Relationship & How To Bounce Back From A Betrayal, with Liz Earnshaw | 12 Jun 2023 | 00:08:14 | |
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. The course of true love never did run smooth (preach, Shakespeare!), so today we’re sharing some major tips from our episode with couples and family therapist, Liz Earnshaw, on navigating power struggles in your relationship (spoiler: it's okay to go to bed angry!) and moving forward after a major betrayal. Liz is a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of A Better Life Therapy in Philadelphia. She helps her clients and hundreds of thousands of social media followers develop healthier relationships every day, navigating issues like betrayal, grief, loss, and trauma, while teaching the art of communication. You also might’ve seen her on Instagram where she shares incredibly valuable relationship advice and therapy strategies on her account @lizlistens. Listen to both episodes with Liz here and here. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia instagram.com/yunggillianaire/ Follow Liz: Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| The Quickie: How To Breakup Without Being An Asshole | 07 Jun 2023 | 00:23:15 | |
Breakups are generally unavoidable in life, but that doesn’t mean we’re any good at them. The stressful conversation, the guilt, the division of friendships, navigating all the emotions and aftermath… it’s not a fun time. So this week, we’re taking inspiration from our girl TSwift, the breakup queen herself, and diving deep on how to call things off, in the kindest way possible. The key to a healthy breakup (or a conscious uncoupling, a la Gwenyth) is honesty and accountability. No two relationships or breakups are the same, but the modern era of dating has seen a rise in general assholery when it comes to ghosting and ending relationships. So whether you’re trying to end a casual situationship, a long term relationship, or something in between, tune in for tips on how to lead with compassion and break up with grace. Join us as we chat about:
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| ICYMI: The Most Effective Way To Talk About Money And Financial Backgrounds With Your Partner (And Families), with Alyssa Davies | 05 Jun 2023 | 00:06:32 | |
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. From discussing salaries and the cost of homes, to splitting the bill and vacation-planning, it’s NEVER easy to talk about money, whether you’re married or on a second date. But there are some super helpful questions and conversation-starters you can use to get on the same financial page as your partner (and parents) without all the stress. We’re throwing it back to some key advice from Alyssa Davies, the mastermind behind award-winning Canadian personal finance website and YouTube channel, Mixed Up Money, where she dishes out financial content for women who care about their money. Alyssa published Her first book, The 100 Day Financial Goal Journal, in 2020, and launched a personal finance podcast with her husband, Learn From Us, where they make talking about money feel less awkward and more relatable by sharing their own tough lessons. Listen to our full episode with Alyssa here. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow Alyssa: Budgeting Downloadables: mixedupmoney.com/shop Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| Asking For A Friend: How Can I Be An Amazing Manager At Work? | 31 May 2023 | 00:20:06 | |
Being a manager isn’t easy. (Seriously, just ask Mary Fitzgerald.) Leading a whole team of diverse humans with varying needs and goals can feel super overwhelming. So how do you confidently step into a management role and show others that you've got it figured out, even when you’re drowning in impostor syndrome? We got you. This week, Cailyn’s jumping into the hot seat as TMHTA's resident people manager to spill the tea on how to be a killer boss, whether you're a first-timer or leading a brand-new team.
If you have any burning questions for us and you want to get us in the hotseat, DM or email us your Qs at contact@teachmehowtoadult.ca and we’ll dive into them in an upcoming Asking For A Friend. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:
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| ICYMI: The Best Advice For Handling Conflict With Friends, with Danielle Jackson | 29 May 2023 | 00:07:00 | |
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. Conflict and difficult discussions will arise in every close relationship, and our friends are no exception. What makes a friendship stand the test of time, is how we communicate through these challenges, so we can grow stronger and closer with each bump in the road. But it’s not always easy, so we called in friendship coach and expert Danielle Bayard Jackson to help us level up our friendships and address conflict in a healthy way. Danielle is a certified friendship coach and national speaker dedicated to teaching women how to create and maintain meaningful friendships through her company, Friend Forward. She’s also the host of the Friend Forward podcast, and she dishes out amazing advice and hilarious videos on IG and TikTok, so be sure to follow her for allll the game-changing friend advice! We hope this episode inspires you to build a stronger relationship with your friends or help you take the steps to let go of the ones that are no longer serving you. Listen to our full episode (#49) with Danielle here. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow Danielle: betterfemalefriendships.com/membership https://www.instagram.com/friendforward/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thefriendshipexpert?lang=en Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| Teach Me How To Get The Fuck To Sleep, with Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn | 24 May 2023 | 00:49:44 | |
The more adulting we do, the more we realize how essential getting good quality sleep is to literally every aspect of our lives. From our physical health to our mood and mindset, sleep is the key to solving a whole lot of our problems. We’re sick of burning the candle at both ends and tossing and turning each night, and we’re not alone: the past few decades have seen a downward trend in the quality and quantity of sleep that people are getting. So… let’s talk about sleep, baby! We’re clearly not the experts on this (read sleep-deprived), so we called in Alanna McGinn. Alanna is the founder and lead sleep expert at Good Night Sleep Site, host of the ‘This Girl Loves Sleep’ podcast and author of ‘This Baby Loves Sleep’. Alanna and her team of sleep consultants are certified through The Family Sleep Institute and have helped thousands of families around the world overcome their sleep challenges and establish healthy nighttime habits. Alanna is the resident sleep expert for publications like Forbes, Maclean’s and Today’s Parent, and the media sleep expert on Cityline, Breakfast Television, CBC Radio, and more. Join us as we chat about:
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| ICYMI: How To Order Wine Like A Pro, The Secret To Gifting The Perfect Bottle, And The Best Vino You Need To Try with Lauren Power | 22 May 2023 | 00:09:38 | |
ICYMI: How To Order Wine Like A Pro, The Secret To Gifting The Perfect Bottle, And The Best-Value Vino You Need To Try with Lauren Power
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. Patio SZN is here friends, so prepare for the warmer weather, we’re brushing up on our vino skill and throwing it back to our chat with wine pro Lauren Power for tips on navigating your way around a wine menu, gifting the perfect wine, and the best value vino you need to try now! Lauren runs in-person and virtual wine-tasting events to make enjoying wine less intimidating and to help people explore and develop their own personal wine palate. She’s the sales and marketing maven behind her family-owned wine and spirit importer, Treamici Wines. Listen to our full episode with Lauren here. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| The Quickie: How To Eat Nutritiously On A Budget | 17 May 2023 | 00:21:29 | |
Apparently, a big part of adulting is learning how to feed yourself, but with all the expensive health foods and skyrocketing grocery prices, eating well can feel financially overwhelming. So this week we’re talking about how to balance our nutrition without breaking the bank, because if we’ve learned anything on our wellness journeys, it’s that there is no one-size-fits-all solution for healthy eating and finding what works for your body can have a huge impact on how you feel. Whatever your health goals are, we should all aspire to a solid balance of protein, healthy fats, and fibre at every meal—and it doesn’t have to cost your whole paycheck. Join us as we get back to the basics on a budget! Tune in as we chat about:
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| The Quickie: Are Boundaries Making Us Assholes? How To Properly Set Them (And Stop Misusing Them) | 26 Jun 2024 | 00:21:40 | |
I have a hot take: Boundaries are giving a lotttt of people a permission slip to be assholes. They’re being mis-used to control, manipulate, and justify selfish behaviour. As therapy speak and buzzwords take over the internet and group chats, the overuse can lead to misuse, and a lot of these ideas have become convoluted and misrepresented. (Guys… not EVERYONE is a narcissist, and a disagreement doesn’t mean you were being gaslit.) Boundaries should start with a respectful dialogue, but these days they’re being used as excuse to ghost, cancel people, always get your way, and avoid dealing with real issues. Don’t get me wrong, as a newly reformed anxious people-pleaser, learning about setting proper boundaries has legit changed my life. But bailing on friends or suddenly cutting off loved ones when you don’t get your way to “protect your peace” isn’t actually how healthy boundaries work. Boundaries are an amazing tool to protect our wellbeing and our relationships. They should be rooted in kindness and respect, they should aim to bring us closer and build bridges, not walls. And they should always be about the actions you will take to keep yourself safe, not controlling other people or making demands. So join me as I go offffff on:
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| ICYMI: How To Own Your Next Networking Meeting, with Monday Girl | 15 May 2023 | 00:05:45 | |
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. This week we’re throwing it back to our chat with the founders of Monday Girl, as we dive into the do's, don'ts, and best questions to ask during a networking chat. If you’re on the job hunt, looking to change industries, going freelance, or want to scale your side hustle this episode is for you Rachel and Istiana of Monday Girl provide a safe space for women to explore empowering career opportunities, job resources, and more. Through their network, you’re set up to meet thousands of other like-minded and career-driven women and through their social club membership you can get access to exclusive events, career resources, mentorship opportunities, and curated job postings. We hope this episode helps inspire you to network like a boss and pursue the career of your dreams! Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| Teach Me How To Talk About Hard Things | Part 2, with Anna Sale, Host of Death, Sex, & Money | 10 May 2023 | 00:24:52 | |
We’re back with more of our conversation on hard conversations with the fabulous Anna Sale. This week we’re leaving our comfort zones behind and learning how to confront our mess head-on, for the good of our relationships and our sanity. From finances to family dynamics and grief, we’re getting all the tips on how to approach the most hush-hush topics and have the courage to admit when the status quo isn't good enough anymore. Anna is the creator and host of WNYC studios’ wildly popular and award-winning Death, Sex, & Money podcast, where she's been doing interviews about "the things we think about a lot and need to talk about more" since 2014. The New York Times dubbed her “a therapist at happy hour”, and we could not agree more. Anna and her guests have direct thought-provoking conversations about the topics we’re often too squeamish, polite, or nervous to bring up. She’s the author of Let’s Talk About Hard Things, where she dives into death, sex, money, family, and identity. Join us as we dive into:
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| ICYMI: A Step-By-Step Guide To Mastering Your Finances And Creating A Budget You'll Actually Stick To, with Melissa Leong | 08 May 2023 | 00:09:05 | |
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. Money is on everyone's minds right now, but TBH most of us can't make sense of how to manage it. So today we're sharing some of our fave money management moments with finance expert Melissa Leong, and how to can create a budget (AKA a spending plan) that will actually work for you. Plus she shares some key savings hacks we should all be doing to achieve financial freedom. And remember, it’s never too late to start taking control of your finances... so go out there and get that green! Listen to the full episode with Melissa here! Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow us on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Follow Melissa: https://www.instagram.com/lisleong/ Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| Teach Me How To Have Difficult Conversations | Part 1, with Anna Sale, Host of Death, Sex & Money | 03 May 2023 | 00:42:36 | |
Calling all our non-confrontational queens, this one’s for you! If you’ve ever avoided or put off a difficult conversation (you know the one), you’re not alone. We all struggle with confronting tough issues head-on in fear of being judged, shamed or rejected for expressing how we feel. But here's the thing – shying away from the hard, messy stuff means that we're leaving key parts of ourselves out of our most important relationships. So, it's time to learn how to navigate tough talks with confidence and grace! Thankfully we called in someone who has literally written the book on hard conversations, Anna Sale. Anna is the creator and host of WNYC studios’ wildly popular and award-winning Death, Sex, & Money podcast, where she's been doing interviews about "the things we think about a lot and need to talk about more" since 2014. The New York Times dubbed her “a therapist at happy hour”, and we could not agree more. Anna and her guests have direct thought-provoking conversations about the topics we’re often too squeamish, polite, or nervous to bring up. She’s the author of Let’s Talk About Hard Things, where she dives into death, sex, money, family, and identity. Join us for a deep convo about:
Be sure to tune in next week for part 2 of our chat! We hope this episode helps you have the honest, hard conversations that can help us connect more deeply.
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| ICYMI: 3 Research-Backed Ways Boost Your Confidence And Unlock Your Full Potential | 01 May 2023 | 00:05:32 | |
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. This week we’re throwing it back to Komal Minhas who drops three incredible research-backed tips on how we can develop the confidence to tap into our potential and get out of our own way. Komal is an executive coach, business strategist, interviewer, and resilience educator who coaches people to build successful businesses while improving their wellbeing and mastering their mindset. She’s landed a spot on Oprah’s Super Soul 100 list, screened her film, Dream, Girl, at the Obama White House, and has interviewed legends like Glennon Doyle and Michelle Obama. She’s overcome great adversity to accomplish so many incredible things in her life, sharing her insights and wisdom on her podcast, Lessons Learned, and in her own column for Fortune Magazine. We hope this episode helps inspire you to relentlessly pursue your full potential and believe in your damn self. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow Komal: Komalminhas.com Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| Asking For A Friend: How Can I Prepare For Labour And What’s Childbirth Really Like | 26 Apr 2023 | 00:24:42 | |
Unlike labour, this week’s Asking For A Friend episode is a quickie and we’re getting real on giving birth! From birth plans to hospital bags, labour pains to pelvic floor prep, we’ve got TMHTA’s resident mom, Cailyn, in the hot seat to get all the juicy details on the highs and lows of creating life. As the saying goes, “You don’t know until you know,” and that’s especially true in the case of labour and delivery. Birth, like so much of life, rarely goes the way we plan, but being prepared mentally and physically can help lessen anxiety and stress on your big day. There are a lot of opinions on what the ‘best’ way to give birth is, but at the end of the day, getting mom and baby through it safely is the only thing that matters...so do you boo! Tune in as we chat about:
If you have any burning questions for us and you want to get us in the hotseat, DM or email us your Qs at contact@teachmehowtoadult.ca and we’ll dive into them in an upcoming Asking For A Friend. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: @cailynmichaan Nursing Bras Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| ICYMI: Two Killer Workouts And Three Mobility Stretches That Will Level Up Your Fitness Training, with Cassie Day | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:08:21 | |
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. How do I squeeze in impactful workouts when I’m short on time or equipment? Which exercises will give you the most bang for your buck? WTF is animal flow? If you, like us, have a ton of questions about how to build a fitness regime that actually works, you’ve come to the right place. We’re throwing it back to the brilliant advice Cassie Day shared on how to optimize your workouts and mobility, and the moves that will get you serious gains. It will change the way you think about training. Cassie is an award-winning personal trainer, athlete, nutritionist, and CEO of All Day Fit, a fitness community that takes a 360° approach to training and wellness. (You can also catch her on magazine covers and in season 8 of Amazing Race Canada!) We hope this helps you listen to your body, get active and push for the life you want to live. Listen to our full episode (#29) with Cassie here. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow Cassie: instagram.com/alldayfit.co Workouts mentioned in this episode: Kettlebell Complex:
Animal Flow Stretches for low back, neck & shoulder pain Mobility movements:
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| Teach Me How To Make Sustainable And Eco-Friendly Changes (That Are Actually Doable), with Julia Grieve | 19 Apr 2023 | 00:49:13 | |
Just in time for Earth Day, it’s the perfect time to start reevaluating our consumption habits and doing our part to protect the planet. Tbh, it can be overwhelming trying to be more environmentally conscious with all the things we're “supposed” to be doing. Between recycling, conserving water, composting, and reducing waste, it feels like we're just not doing enough. But here’s the thing: it’s less about being the perfect environmentalist and more about finding sustainable swaps that work with your lifestyle — progress over perfection! So today, we’re getting the tea from the accidental environmentalist herself, Jules Grieve, for an honest, realistic and straight-up sustainable approach to how we can all live greener. Julia is a TV personality, entrepreneur, fashion designer, former international model, and founder of the incredible Preloved, North America’s leading sustainable fashion brand that has diverted over a million sweaters from landfills. She’s CityLine’s eco expert and regularly appears on Global News and in Canada’s biggest media outlets. Her mission is to show people how simple changes, over time, can have a huge impact, and she’s showing the world how we can take an eco-friendly approach to home design, health, food, fashion and lifestyle. Tune in as we chat about:
We hope this episode helps inspire you to take small sustainable actions that will help protect this beautiful planet.
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| ICYMI: End Negative Thinking By CSI-ing The Shit Out Of Your Thoughts, with Nina Purewal | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:04:53 | |
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 the average person has about 50,000 thoughts a day?! And let’s be honest…not all of these thoughts are positive or compassionate towards ourselves. But one of the best ways to gain control of a racing mind is through a solid mindfulness and meditation practice. So today we’re throwing it back to the mindfulness Queen herself, Nina Purewal, for some advice on how to calm our minds and CSI the shit out of our thoughts so we can end negative thinking for good! Nina has been studying mindfulness and meditation for over 20 years. She's the co-author of the bestselling book, Let That Sh*t Go, and the owner of Pure Minds, a company that runs mindfulness workshops for the public and corporate sectors. So sit back, relax, and...let that sh*t go! Listen to our full episode with Nina here. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| The Quickie: How To Save Money And Budget Better | Rerelease | 12 Apr 2023 | 00:14:20 | |
Spring has arrived, and just like the flowers outside, your finances deserve to bloom and flourish this season too! But with interest rates and inflation on the rise, saving money can feel like we’re all trying to swim upstream. So this week we’re throwing it back to an oldie but a goldie where we dive into some easy ways to save money and budget better, literally starting today! Because adulting just hits differently when you have your financial shit together. Tune in to get the financial scoop on: - Understanding your spending triggers - Investing in everyday items - Why negotiating with cash is King - How to save on your fave clothes each season - Automating your banking to help you save - Hacking your utility bill - How to avoid paying annual fees on credit cards - Tips on getting a higher interest rate on your savings account - What Gill and Cailyn both realized they need to cut back on We hope this episode inspires you to save a little money and achieve all of your financial dreams! For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow us on TikTok: Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| ICYMI: The Key To Conscious Breakups (And Staying Friends With Your Ex) | 24 Jun 2024 | 00:07:23 | |
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. Okay here us out... breakups don't always need to be dramatic, and you can co-create an amicable next chapter for you and your ex-boo with conscious uncoupling (thanks Gwyneth!) Of course breakups are never fun, but this week we're throwing it back to the key lessons that will help you have a healthy breakup with honesty, compassion, and maybe even... friendship? If you're over the ghosting era and want to lead with humanity the next time you need to end a situationship, longterm partnership, or something in-between, take notes. Listen to the full episode here. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. Our show is produced by:
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| Asking For A Friend: How Do I Balance It All And Prioritize — Without The Overwhelm And Guilt? | 05 Apr 2023 | 00:28:04 | |
In the words of Sharpay Evans “I want it all!” and we’re conditioned to believe that we should have it all — a career, a family, good health, a social life, nice things, without having to give anything up. But let’s be honest, our time and energy are finite resources and everything in life comes with tradeoffs. So the real key to “balance” is figuring out what you want to prioritize right now, and what can take the backseat. This week we’re tackling a question about how to balance and prioritize everything when you’re feeling overwhelmed and stretched too thin. Juggling work, family and friends can leave us feeling like we aren’t succeeding at any of it, but it’s time to give ourselves a little grace and accept the season that we’re in. Join us as we chat about:
You *can* have it all. Just not all at once. Let the journey unfold as you become ready for it. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow us on TikTok: Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| ICYMI: Want To Be A Successful Investor? Here’s How To Choose The Ideal Asset Mix For Your Risk Tolerance And Goals (Plus, What To Do When The Market Crashes), with Jessica Moorhouse | 03 Apr 2023 | 00:06:43 | |
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. Investing doesn’t have to be complicated, and you certainly don’t need to be rich to do it. We’re ready to flip that narrative with the help of expert Jessica Moorhouse. We’re throwing it back to her fire advice for understanding and simplifying investing, identifying your goals, time horizon and risk tolerance, and choosing an asset mix accordingly. (Plus, what to do when the market continues to crash.) Jessica is a millennial money expert, speaker, Accredited Financial Counsellor Canada®, award-winning blogger, host of the More Money Podcast and founder of the Millennial Money Meetup, a series of empowering personal finance events. Her mission is to teach others how to take control of their lives by taking control of their money and we are here for that! We hope this helps you start building your financial skillset so you can invest with confidence! Listen to our full episode with Jessica here. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow Jessica: Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| The Quickie: How To Say “No” To Get More Of What You Really Want | 29 Mar 2023 | 00:22:38 | |
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” opportunities to come flooding in! But if you’re anything like us and tend towards people pleasing, creating boundaries can feel foreign. And that inherent desire to avoid conflict and keep the peace can often do more harm than good. That’s why we’ve committed to learning how, and when, to prioritize our own needs, so we can show up as our best selves for all the wonderful things we say yes to. Because we can’t do it all, and our time and energy are finite resources. There's a lot of talk, and a lot to be said, for the power of Yes, but No hasn’t gotten the same star treatment and we think it’s time to change that. From increasing productivity and preventing burnout to building healthy relationships, this week we’re giving “No” the rebrand it deserves! Join us as we chat about:
We hope this helps you harness the power of doing less shit that you don’t enjoy, so you can make space for all the stuff that’s worth it. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow us on TikTok: Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| ICYMI: How To Craft A Winning Resume And LinkedIn Profile, with Emily The Recruiter | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:08:27 | |
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. Crafting the perfect resume and LinkedIn can be stressful AF. These days it feels like a full-time job just trying to keep everything updated and optimized for each posting you apply to. But are we overthinking it? We called in Talent Attraction expert, career coach, and your recruitment big sister, Emily Durham, aka Emily The Recruiter, to teach us the keys to perfecting your job application. Emily breaks down everything that actually matters on your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn, so you can shoot your shot at that dream job with confidence. Emily is a senior recruiter at a major software company, but you may know her from her killer podcast, The Straight Shooter Recruiter, or from her TikTok and Instagram @Emily.The.Recruiter where she reaches over 2 million people with her helpful and relatable career advice. Listen to our full episode with Emily The Recruiter here. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| Asking For A Friend: How Do I Navigate Friendships When We’re All In Different Life Stages? | 22 Mar 2023 | 00:32:11 | |
Picture this: You just turned 30. One friend just bought a home, while another is travelling the world. One is starting their own business, and one is skyrocketing up the corporate ladder. Some are getting married and having babies, and some are single AF. None of us can decide on a date to catch up, and where to go for dinner. So no one told you life was gonna be this way… As we go through our 20s and 30s, we all start adulting in different ways and at different rates, and maintaining our ride-or-die connections can start to feel complicated. Navigating these different life stages means that our friendships sometimes end up at the bottom of the list, or we start growing in different directions and losing common ground. But every friendship goes through different seasons, and change doesn’t need to be a bad thing! This week we’re tackling two juicy Qs: How to maintain our friendships when we’re at different life stages, and how to deal with comparison when those big milestones crop up. Join us as we chat about:
No matter where you’re at in life, your closest friendships are worth nurturing — they’re the family we get to choose! — and we’re choosing to fight for them. If you have any burning questions for us and you want to get us in the hotseat, DM or email us your Qs at contact@teachmehowtoadult.ca and we’ll dive into them in an upcoming Asking For A Friend. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| ICYMI: Organization Tricks And Neuroscience Hacks To Spring Clean Your Life, with Megan Golightly | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:08:19 | |
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. It’s officially the first day of Spring (!!!) and we are in full swing cleaning mode. But after years of half-assing our own organization, we set out to really declutter, put systems in place, and get *Monica clean*. We’re throwing it back to the top questions to ask during your decluttering journey, and the psychology behind organization and your belongings, with Megan Golightly. Megan is a professional home organizer and founder of Calgary-based business, Simplified, which helps people organize, pack and unpack their homes. Megan blends her degree in psychology and passion for neuroscience research with practical organization strategies. Listen to our full episode with Megan Golightly here. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow Megan: Organization Guides: go-simplified.com/guides Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| The Quickie: How To Be More Compassionate Towards Yourself And Others | 15 Mar 2023 | 00:22:35 | |
We humans are social creatures, we thrive on community and connection. But in these times of social media comparison and cancel culture, it can feel like we’ve lost sight of something vital — compassion. With mean girls dominating the news cycle, we thought this would be the perfect time to get deep and teach ourselves a lesson on the importance of compassion, how to give it to others and most importantly, how to give it to ourselves. At its core, compassion is about putting aside judgment and making an effort to understand the struggles within ourselves and others. It helps us create meaningful connections, build healthy relationships, and develop emotional intelligence, which coincidentally all make for a well-adjusted adult! We’re all a lot more similar than we are different so let’s get positive (but not in a toxic way we promise). Tune in as we chat about:
We hope this episode helps you have more compassion for the people in your life, but most importantly, for yourself. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| ICYMI: How To Change Your Life Using Visualization And A Simple Daily Check-In, with Raia "Coach" Carey | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:05:40 | |
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. Here’s the secret to breaking out of any rut, limiting beliefs, or periods of low self-esteem: You can completely change your life with one easy mindset tweak. So this week we’re throwing it back to the totally doable and life-changing tools Raia "Coach" Carey teaches to help clients gain confidence and break out of impostor syndrome… visualization, daily check-ins, and positive self-talk. Learn how to pursue the life you want, from the inside out, in just 5 minutes. Coach Carey is a 3x certified life coach and motivational speaker who specializes in confidence, visualization, and career coaching. She's worked with global companies like RBC, LinkedIn, H&M, SoHo House and Get REAL, teaching others the tools she’s used to completely transform her own life. We hope this episode helps you harness your confidence, overcome impostor syndrome and chase the success you deserve. Listen to our full episode with Coach Carey here. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow Coach Carey: Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| Teach Me How To Plan My Dream Wedding (Without All The Stress), with Wedding Planner Rebecca Chan | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:52:02 | |
Wedding season will soon be upon us, and if you’re planning to tie the knot, dreaming up a future wedding, or supporting a bride/groom in your life — this one’s for you. Whether you’re planning the event of the year, or an intimate and budget-friendly micro-celebration, every single wedding is a beautiful opportunity to celebrate love, so don’t lose sight of what’s important. But no matter the scale or scope, weddings can be stressful, so we got the inside scoop from luxury wedding planner Rebecca Chan. Rebecca is the owner and lead planner of Rebecca Chan Weddings & Events, which specializes in planning beautiful, luxury weddings and events in Toronto and abroad. She’s been orchestrating stunning events for over a decade and is a regular Cityline guest expert. She’s even planned events for celebrities like Rupi Kaur! So if you're ready to say "I do", tune in as we chat about:
We hope this episode helps you plan the wedding of your dreams, minus all the nerves and overspending. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow Rebecca: Rebeccachan.ca Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| ICYMI: 4 Ways To Crush Negotiations And Get What You Deserve, with Fotini Iconomopoulos | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:09:33 | |
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. How different would your life be if you weren’t afraid to ask for what you deserve? This week we’re throwing it back to a game-changing episode with negotiation expert, Fotini Iconomopoulos, where she shares four key ways to crush your next negotiation. And here’s the thing: Negotiations are not about bulldozing others so you can get your way...they are about creating a collaboration that helps both parties get what they want. The key is confidence, clear communication, listening and empathy, and when you break it down like that, a lot of us already have these skills—we just need to apply them…and maybe practice with a friend! Fotini’s been helping people get what they want, both personally and professionally, for decades. Through her keynotes, workshops and virtual courses, Fotini helps teach the negotiation and communication skills required to navigate any scenario. She teaches MBA Negotiations at the Schulich School of Business at York University, and is the author of the book “Say Less, Get More: Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to Get What You Want”. We hope this episode inspires you to go after what you want and ask for what you deserve! Listen to our full episode with Fotini here. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow Fotini: linkedin.com/in/fotiniiconomopoulos/ Get Fotini’s Book: Say Less Get More Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| No Dumb Questions: Does Balance Really Exist? How Do I Realistically Prioritize (Without The Guilt)? | Rerelease | 19 Jun 2024 | 00:28:26 | |
You can have it all... but not all at the same time. We’re conditioned to believe that we should have it all — a career, a family, good health, a social life, nice things, without having to give anything up. But everything has its season. So the real key to “balance” is figuring out what you want to prioritize right now, and what can take the backseat. For this week's No Dumb Questions, we're kicking it back to this rerelease tackling the question of how to balance and prioritize everything when you’re feeling overwhelmed and stretched too thin. Join us as we chat about:
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| Asking For A Friend: How Do I Prepare For Pregnancy (The Good, The Bad & The Mood Swings)? | 01 Mar 2023 | 00:33:40 | |
If you’re starting to think about having a bébé, or newly expecting (congrats!), it’s totally normal for a laundry list of Qs — like, WTF IS THIS GOING TO FEEL LIKE!? — to start building up. The unknowns can feel daunting, and there are so many aspects of pregnancy that still aren’t openly talked about. Like the whole nipple situation. Luckily for us, Cailyn tried out pregnancy for nine whole months, all so that we may benefit from her experiences and advice. Buckle up, because our resident mama is here to spill the tea on everything she learned during pregnancy. Join us as we chat about:
Stay tuned for our upcoming deep-dives into fertility, labor, postpartum realtalk, and life with a baby! Wherever you are in your pregnancy/fertility journey, we hope you have all the support and love you deserve during this incredible time in your life. If you have any burning questions for us and you want to get us in the hotseat, DM or email us your Qs at contact@teachmehowtoadult.ca and we’ll dive into them in an upcoming Asking For A Friend. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| ICYMI: 3 Dating Non-Negotiables, And How To Figure Out Exactly What You Need In A Relationship, with Relationship Coach Lauren Zoeller | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:07:16 | |
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 maximum fun, but it can also be stressful and exhausting if you’ve been on the hunt for “the one” for a while. Whether you’re newly single or a seasoned app swiper, we gotchu, boo! We’re throwing it back to the most important lesson we learned from relationship coach Lauren Zoeller: The non-negotiables you should establish going into any relationship, and an insightful exercise to help you figure out your needs in a relationship, and how to give them to yourself, first. Consider this the healthiest dating pep talk you’ll hear, in 7 minutes. Treat yourself. Lauren is a CTA certified Love & Relationship Coach, motivational speaker and podcast host. She’s the creator of The Aligned Love Experience™, a coaching program that teaches women how to attract love. She’s been featured in international publications like Prevention, Shape, Business Insider, Thrive Global, Money Inc., and more. Believe us when we say love is her language! Listen to our full episode with Lauren here. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.ca Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow Lauren: Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| Teach Me How To Communicate Better In My Relationship, with Therapist Liz Earnshaw | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:36:25 | |
Good communication is the golden key to a healthy relationship, but like most things, it’s easier said than done. So today, we’re continuing our love month theme and throwing it back to a collection of game-changing advice from our episode on communication and conflict with licensed family and marriage therapist, Liz Earnshaw. Liz takes us on a relationship deep dive, breaking down everything from our physiology during conflict, to identifying power dynamics and creating healthy communication strategies. And even if you’re not in a relationship, this episode can help anyone work towards becoming the securely attached communicative human we all strive to be. Tune in as we chat about:
We hope this episode helps you create closer bonds and communicate effectively in conflict! Subscribe to my Substack: teachmehowtoadult.substack.com Follow us on the ‘gram: Follow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe on YouTube | |||