How To! with Mike Pesca Our Favorite Advice of 2025
Dec 30, 2025
In 2025, listeners sought advice on outsmarting student loans, moving cities, and hosting gatherings. A heartfelt update featured Jeff, who described coping after losing his home in a wildfire. Experts shared insights on living with chronic pain and normalizing ADHD, easing shame for many. A caller's reflection on quitting a draining dream job sparked discussions on navigating tricky decisions without binary choices. Finally, the hosts encouraged asking for help and embracing vulnerability as a path to recovery.
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Use Time Limits To Avoid Binary Choices
- For career dilemmas, Vanessa Zoltan suggested avoiding binary quit-or-stay thinking and using time-limited experiments.
- Give yourself deadlines or breaks to gather information before making a major decision.
Progress With Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Valerie applied for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and reached 100 of 120 payments, easing anxiety about student loans.
- She began sharing finances with friends and family and found relief and useful resources.
Money Shame Obscures Practical Decisions
- Money carries deep identity and shame that blocks clear decision-making for many people.
- Talking openly about finances helps separate identity from practical choices and unlocks better outcomes.