Let's figure out adult life together since it wasn't taught in school. Join us, Nica & Carla, as we exchange stories, questions, and sometimes expert advice on adulting, self-development, well-being, and more because IT'S AN ADULT THING!
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More and more people are choosing the single life, yet society and pop media still depicts being single as a lonely and problematic phase in an adult's life.🤷🏽♀️ So we dissect the benefits & drawbacks of singlehood, as well as check out the pros & cons of its alternative, being in a romantic relationship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Two of our basic emotional needs are belongingness and the sense of self. But what do we do when these needs clash? In this episode, we ask help from psych therapists Mara Yusingco and JR Ilagan in building the boundaries that would protect our authentic selves within the spaces we belong. SHOW NOTES: 11:00 What are "boundaries?" 12:47 Why there is lack of boundaries in our culture 21:22 What happens when we lack boundaries 32:46 Too much boundaries 36:26 Formula to becoming an a**hole 43:...
Hopping on to a a healthy lifestyle is exciting, but staying committed to it can seem daunting. So we talk to the very energetic Coach Bryan Casauay, a dragon boat coach, swimmer, marine biologist, and triathlete to help us update our mindset about sustaining a healthy lifestyle. SHOW NOTES: 18:25 Coach Bry's fitness journey 24:03 The right mindset 36:43 How to set fitness goals 58:21 Setbacks 1:01:54 How to make workouts enjoyable 1:03:40 Removing bottlenecks 1:06:57 Self-sabotaging behaviors 1...
What did we learn from last year? How will we apply these learnings in our lives? With 4 simple guide questions, we reflect on the year that was and brainstorm on how we’ll face 2022 as wiser adults. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The biggest and most defining event of 2022 is the upcoming Philippine National Elections. It will have an impact, not just on the lives of the whole nation, but in our personal lives as well. So we talk about how we can balance and maintain our friendships and relationships even if we have diverse political beliefs. *This episode was recorded on October 22, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
The holidays can bring more responsibilities and unnecessary stress for adults like us. So we're sharing some practical tips and meaningful ways to spend the holiday season and take the pressure off of our celebrations! This episode is sponsored by Globe Telecom. ------------- Jingle Bells by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100187 Artist...
In an age when productivity has become an obsession, we often feel the pressure to always be productive, no matter the circumstance. In this episode, Direk Randolph Longjas stands with us as we reclaim our power by redefining productivity instead of letting it define us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are exposed to popular culture every day, from the videos on social media, the books we read, to the movies that we watch. Pop culture greatly influences how we think, speak, and live. So it's important that we become critical of the things that we consume. In this episode, we talk about the problematic things we've observed in pop culture, and how these can affect us if they remain unscrutinized. Thank you to Globe Telecom for letting us stay connected so we can popularize being aware and cr...
In an ideal world, we all get to do what we love and get paid for it. But in the world we live in, we sometimes have to make a choice between the two. In this episode, we are joined by the multi-hyphenated founder and CEO of "When in Manila," Mr. Vince Golangco, as we weigh in on this crucial choice in building our careers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
We spend most of our adulthood working, but a salary shouldn't be the only thing we take home while we earn a living. Here are some of the biggest life lessons we learned as we navigate our work and career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Many of the fake news that we consume are generated NOT by trolls but by OUR OWN MINDS. In this episode, we expose the harmful thoughts that sabotage our happiness, and learn how to fact-check the stories in our heads. Cited materials: "Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy" by Dr. David D. Burns "Cognitive Distortions: When Your Brain Lies to You" (https://positivepsychology.com/cognitive-distortions/) Fear-Setting concept by Tim Ferris (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J6jAC6XxAI) "Brene Brown: T...
In this Halloween special, we recount the most hair-raising, goosebumps-inducing, and mind-melting experiences that we have experienced first-hand. ADVISORY : Due to our raw and intense reactions to each other's spooky story, this episode contains more expletives than usual. There may also be parts that might distress people of certain faiths. Pls. know that no offense was intended upon retelling these anecdotes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Rest is a crucial part of staying healthy. It helps our body heal, strengthens our immune system, boosts our creativity, and improves our mental health. Yet, we still take rest for granted and feel guilty when we're not doing anything. Listen in to hear different ways on how we can all relax, recover, and rest optimally for our physical, mental, and over-all health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Here's an update on the habits we're trying to build. We reflect on what worked, what didn't, and the adjustments we have to make to get closer to making our desired habits stick for good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Being courageous doesn't mean being fearless. It's having the strength to do something despite the fear. In this episode, we talk about the most courageous things we've done as adults. We're joined by Victor Anastacio, a host, actor, and stand-up comedian who makes a living by courageously putting himself in front an audience and making people laugh. ====== Hey, fellow adults! October 11 is International Day of the Girl! We can celebrate and help vulnerable girls thrive and have better opportuni...
Is it possible to stay together while you and your partner are physically apart? How can partners maintain their closeness when distance gets in the way? Hear Kara David and LM Cancio share about their thriving relationship, in spite of being away from each other for long stretches of time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Does age matter in romantic relationships? We’ll find out as we chat with multi-awarded journalist Kara David and composer-musician LM Cancio. We have them spill out the hesitations, differences, compromises, and surprising advantages that they’ve had as a married couple with a 12-year age gap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Raising kids is a major responsibility. Parents need all the help they can get to provide the physical, emotional, social, and many other needs of their children. In this episode, we discuss the joys, challenges, and milestones of parenting with millennial mom Pauline Manus, a mother to twins, a homemaker, and an entrepreneur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
In this episode, we read out letters from our fellow adults who are asking for some advice. Hear out their concerns and our attempt to provide road maps that might help them get thru the adulting hurdles that they are facing. Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before the most current ECQ was declared. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Creating a great life might sound daunting. But building good habits thru science-based hacks is surely a more doable step towards this goal. In this episode, we’ll be applying what we’ve been advocating since Episodes 2 and 3. We’re laying out a gameplan to kick off good habits that will nudge us towards becoming better versions of our selves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Growing up, we learned so many "shoulds" and "must haves" in order to live a "normal" adult life. But as we became our own adults, we were able to debunk some of these faulty beliefs about adulthood and life in general. Listen in with an open mind as we dispel these adulting misconceptions with Mish Tan of the Mishconceptions Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sometimes the truth can be uncomfortable and difficult to handle, but only when we come to terms with these facts will we be able to truly grow and be free. Here are some bitter pills about life that we had to swallow so we can become better adults, as well as some tips on how we slowly learned to accept them. This episode is inspired by a post from Nedra Tawwab, a therapist, boundaries expert, and author: https://www.instagram.com/p/CPBjcssD9XT/?utm_medium=copy_link ---- --- ---- --- ----- Last...
We say it’s “for adults,” yet many, if not most of us are little informed, misled, and confused about sex. So come with us as we dive into a pleasurable conversation with sex therapist and sex educator, Dr. Rica Cruz. Let’s penetrate this taboo topic, expose the myths surrounding it, and take a peek at the intimate sexual concerns, insecurities, and desires of our adulting tribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Going to college can give us many opportunities, skills, experiences, and connections that can help us create a great career and build a life that we want. In this episode, we are joined by TV 5 sportscaster Frau Lyn Olavario to talk about how our college adventures turned into life-long learnings. ——— Download Kumu here: podlink.co/kumu-adultthing Mag-rehistro na para bumoto, fellow adults! Schedule your registration here: https://bit.ly/adultrehistro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
In this episode, we are joined with our fellow podcaster Alec Cuenca as we revisit the lowest points in our lives and map out the ways we bounced back from those sh*tholes. --------- Download Kumu here : podlink.co/kumu-adultthing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
During these times when cultural norms are evolving faster than ever, generations also seem to drift farther apart from each other. For this, we reached out to our guest Boomer, Ms. Pinky Aseron, to help us bridge the gap between her generation and ours. Download Kumu here: podlink.co/kumu-adultthing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Let's figure out adult life together since it wasn't taught in school. Join us, Nica, Carla, & Azl, as we exchange stories, questions, and sometimes expert advice on adulting, self-development, well-being, and more because IT'S AN ADULT THING! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s normal for any romantic relationship to have troubles and challenges. And it doesn’t always have to end in a break up just because you’re going through a rough patch. We talk about some common relationship problems that aren’t necessarily deal breakers, and how these can still be solved if you and your partner are willing to work it out. Download Kumu here: podlink.co/kumu-adultthing Application for VOTER REGISTRATION : https://bit.ly/adultrehistro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
All our beliefs are learned, and as we expand our knowledge and gain more experience, some of our previous beliefs can become obsolete. So to thrive better in life, we need to update our old beliefs, assumptions and convictions that no longer serve us! Download Kumu here: podlink.co/kumu-adultthing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
During these disruptive times, many of us have been flooded with the loss of loved ones, jobs, our previous norms, and relationships. Yet not many of us know how to stay afloat when hit by these storms. We sit with our guest psychologist, Ms. Mara Yusingco, as she guides us through the waves of grief that all adults, at some point in our lives, will have to face. || SHOW NOTES || 10:38 = What is grief? | 14:15 = Why do people grieve? | 17:41 = Different kinds of grief | 23:54 = Stages of grief |...
