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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:Coping with anxiety about going into labourTelling your partner/support team what you need How strengthening your pelvic floor can help during labourAdvocating for yourself in the delivery roomMaking a birth plan, but keeping an open mindMeditation and breathwork apps to help you through contractionsCailyn's experience getting an epidural Hospital bag essentials you'll want to haveThe scoop on poop during childbirthThe healing process post-deliveryIf 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.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultpodcast @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanLabour and diaper bag essentials:Nursing BrasPadsFrieda Post Partum UnderwearThe Ana AppContraction Meditation App  Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

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.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultpodcast @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow Cassie:instagram.com/cassiedayyyinstagram.com/alldayfit.co Workouts mentioned in this episode:Kettlebell Complex:https://www.instagram.com/p/CIYqynanCnj/https://www.instagram.com/tv/CBV0_PcnnLK/https://www.instagram.com/tv/CAlaSGfnRaA/Animal Flowhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTS_092ZX5kStretches for low back, neck & shoulder painhttps://www.instagram.com/tv/B2CTuBunmmU/?hl=enMobility movements:6 Foundational movement patterns: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKKLQ8IHim8/90/90 stretch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uW-9KD5XOM Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

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:How Julia became an “accidental environmentalist” and started PrelovedJulia’s fave sustainable swaps that anyone can makeTips for cutting out plastic and reducing your wasteWorking towards a circular economy Ways to repair, upcycle, and thrift to extend the lifecycle of our things Hacks for cutting down on food waste (and keeping those avocados fresh!) and the truth about recycling Why its key to be mindful of your water consumptionWe hope this episode helps inspire you to take small sustainable actions that will help protect this beautiful planet.  For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultpodcast @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow Julia:@prelovedjulesjuliagrieve.cagetpreloved.com Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

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.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultpodcast @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaan Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

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 onWe 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.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultpodcast @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow us on TikTok:@teachmehowtoadult Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

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:The myth of having it all and the truth about balanceThe “seasons” Gill and Cailyn are currently inThe best advice from Shonda RhimesThe difference between “legitimate overwhelm” and “lifestyle overwhelm” Mel Robbins’ antidote to overwhelmIdentifying lies we tell ourselvesHow to actually prioritize 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.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultpodcast @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow us on TikTok:@teachmehowtoadult Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

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.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultpodcast @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow Jessica:jessicamoorhouse.com@jessicaimoorhouseMore Money Podcast Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

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:Overcoming the need to people-pleaseHow to rewire your brain to make different decisionsOur one exception for avoiding “no” The ways no has changed our lives and opened new doorsHow to set healthy boundaries and communicate effectivelyTips for getting better at saying noThe importance of honesty and vulnerability The 3 questions to help you make any decisionWe 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.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultpodcast @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow us on TikTok:@teachmehowtoadult Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

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.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultpodcast @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaan Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

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:How to stop comparing and start leading with curiosityGetting rid of timelines and expectations for where you *should* beNavigating feelings of isolation during a big life changeWhy it’s as important to be there in the good times as it is in the badCelebrating your friend’s wins like they’re your ownGiving your friends the space to change and growFinding new ways to make memories togetherHow to communicate and self-regulate when your friendship dynamics shiftBringing your people along for the journeyNo 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.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultpodcast @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaan Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube