Teach Me How To Adult

As if adulting wasn’t hard enough already, we’re now facing the realities of rising interest rates, skyrocketing inflation, mass layoffs and a looming recession. Anyone else need a drink? So this week’s episode is all about how to recession-proof our finances, because economic instability is upon us, whether we like it or not.There is A LOT to learn when it comes to protecting your nest egg, winning in an unstable stock market, and multiplying your revenue streams, so we brought in financial expert Nicole Victoria AKA No Budget Babe, to teach us how to take control of our finances. Nicole is a CEO, money coach and financial literacy advocate who specializes in helping millennial and gen-z women effortlessly manage their money and build bank accounts that never stop growing. So grab a glass (or a bottle—economies of scale!) of wine, and get ready to set yourself up for financial success.Join us as we chat about:What to do with your investments during a recessionThe history of stock market crashes and bear marketsThe do’s and don’ts of making an emergency fundHow to manage your debtWays to start generating passive incomeTips for bringing your fixed costs down and negotiating bills like a proThe pros and cons of entering the real estate market right nowWe hope this episode inspires you to start (or continue) to build your nest egg and invest your money so that you’re set up for success no matter what this crazy economy throws at you!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 Follow Gillian:@yunggillianaire/Follow Cailyn:@cailynmichaan/Follow Nicole:No Budget BabeInstagram: @NobudgetbabeTikTok: @nobudgetbabe Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Our relationship with work has changed a lot over the last few years. As we’ve seen with The Great Resignation, young professionals are thankfully dumping hustle culture and reevaluating their priorities in life and work. And that’s great if you know what you want and can create a career out of it, but what about if you don’t know wtf to do with your life?We’re here to help. This week’s Quickie is all about how to find a career path that fuels your mind AND your bank account. From prioritizing your values and identifying your purpose, to figuring out what you’re uniquely good at, we’re diving deep on what makes a fulfilling career. Because unfortunately for us adults, you gotta work b*tch!Join us as we chat about:Why the “dream job” is a myth and saying BYE to hustle cultureHow to find your personal purpose The 4 questions to ask yourself if you’re feeling lost in your careerThe reality of pursuing your interests Identifying your unique talentsPrioritizing your values in a jobLearning to face fears and apply for scary jobsWe hope this episode helps you on your journey to a meaningful career! 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 Follow Gillian:@yunggillianaire/Follow Cailyn:@cailynmichaan/ Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Is anyone else feeling uneasy after that non-stop barrage of media coverage from the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial? 🙋‍♀️Social media has given everyone a platform to share their opinions, but the deeper we get into these hot button topics, the harder it gets to tell fact from fiction and avoid the trolls #fakenews. These pop culture controversies are all too quickly becoming passive entertainment for the masses and engagement drivers for creators, and we’re starting to worry about the real-life consequences of the media craze. So this week we called in Sadaf Ahsan and Sarah Sahagian from Frequency Podcast Network’s The Reheat, to get their expert advice on ethical media consumption and how to navigate the news with accuracy. On The Reheat, Sadaf and Sarah reexamine the biggest celebrity scandals of the past, but with an educational twist - picture if a Gender Studies Class and your favourite gossip blog had a baby. So take a break from doom scrolling, because we’re about to get a reality check on why the way we consume media matters.Join us as we chat about:How to take a more conscious role in how we consume stories on social mediaThe role we play in fact-checking our own news feedsSadaf & Sarah’s best sources for trending news and pop cultureThe meme-ification of complicated celebrity momentsWe hope that this episode helps you re-examine the way you consume your media and help you decipher fact from fiction a little easier!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 Follow Gillian:@yunggillianaire/Follow Cailyn:@cailynmichaan/Listen to The ReheatFollow Sadaf: twitter.com/_sadafahsanFollow Sarah: twitter.com/sarahsahagian Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Spring has sprung and we are in full swing cleaning mode, but this year we decided to take it one step further and get *Monica clean* by learning how to properly declutter and organize our homes (and our lives), and the psychology behind our belongings.It’s time to say goodbye to those cluttered closets because while you may not realize it – living amongst disorder can have a really negative impact on your life. Think about all of the unnecessary time and energy you waste trying to find your keys or that important document you needed. Or the pile of aspirational items that make you feel bad about yourself.So this week we are joined by Megan Golightly,  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. Her goal is to help everyone feel at ease in their homes and remove any negative feelings and thoughts they have about their clutter, themselves, and their spaces. Join us as we chat about:The neuroscience behind decluttering and organizationWhy clutter happens in the first placeThe difference between organizing, decluttering, tidying and cleaningHow to learn to let go of sentimental itemsWhy holding onto things out of financial or environmental guilt can cost youTop 3 things someone should do when tackling a room in their homeMegan’s secret-sauce product recommendations for organizingHow to deal with a partner/roommate who isn’t as organized as you areWe hope this episode helps you feel empowered to organize your life and declutter the things that no longer serve you. You got this!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 Follow Megan:go-simplified.com@gosimplified/Megan's organization guides: ​​go-simplified.com/guidesFollow Gillian:@yunggillianaire/Follow Cailyn:@cailynmichaan/ Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Let’s be honest, according to our phone’s screen time reports, we’re all spending a helluva lot of time online. And whether you’re logging on for business or pleasure, there are a lot of risks online that can be so financially or personally devastating.But don’t worry friends, we’ve got you covered this week with tips for keeping your identity, your cashmoney, your sensitive photos, and everything else safe online from all the Anna Sorokin and Tinder Swindlers out there.Join us as we chat about:Protecting yourself from leaked photos and phone hacksHow to avoid getting catfished on dating appsProtecting your personal identity/banking info onlineHow to make a smart passwordThe benefits of an online security protection planThe most common fraud calls/emails you can fall victim toKeeping your mental health safe by avoiding trolls and cyberbulliesWe hope this episode helps empower you to protect yourself online! Special thanks to Telus Online Security for sponsoring today’s episode! Check out TELUS Online Security, powered by Norton — Canada's most comprehensive, all-in-one protection for your devices, online privacy, and identity, starting from just $10 per month. Learn more at Telus.com/onlinesecurity. Conditions apply. 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 Follow Gillian:@yunggillianaire/Follow Cailyn:@cailynmichaan/ Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Unpopular opinion: It’s NOT always healthy to find the silver lining in everything. Some things just suck, and we don’t always need to look on the bright side, at the expense of *actually* processing hard feelings. Our culture is obsessed with a “good vibes only,” and “everything happens for a reason” state of mind that makes us feel like we’re failing if we’re not happy 100% of the time. Trying to see the positive isn’t always positive, sometimes shit happens that doesn’t make us stronger, and we’re ready to break up with toxic positivity so we can fully experience our emotions AND our loved ones’ feelings. (Because nothing is worse than platitudes.) So this week we called in author and psychotherapist, Whitney Goodman, to help us ditch toxic positivity and get real with our emotions. Whitney is the author of the book Toxic Positivity, a columnist for Psychology Today and appears regularly in publications like The New York Times and Teen Vogue. No one should have to pretend that everything’s ok when it isn’t, so if you’re looking for some validation, you’ve come to the right place!Join us as we chat about:The signs of toxic positivity and why it gets in the way of your healing Finding the balance between optimism, negativity and toxic positivity How to deal with friends and family who dismiss your strugglesThe productive VS annoying way to complain The impact of social media on toxic positivity How to show up for others in a supportive wayWe hope this episode helps you deal with your shit  and feel all of your very valid feelings.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 Follow Gillian:@yunggillianaireFollow Cailyn:@cailynmichaanFollow Whitney:sitwithwhit.com@sitwithwhitToxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

We all know that the years start coming and they don’t stop coming, but we’re starting to have trouble remembering them. Our memories are an essential part of who we are and this week we learned there’s A LOT that can impact our ability to remember the good old days (or just that person’s name we met five minutes ago, tbh). If you’ve been feeling some brain fog lately you’re not alone — surprisingly, there’s a lot that goes into maintaining our memory, especially when a global health crisis cuts off the stimulation our minds need to stay sharp. But we’re diving into hacking our brainwaves and training our minds so that we can actually remember all the things we need to do today. May the odds be ever in our favour!Join us as we chat about:The three pillars of memory maintenanceHow to stimulate both sides of your brainThe impact of staying physically and mentally activeWhy sleep rules everythingHow managing stress and anxiety can strengthen memory (and why we blackout when stressed)Quick memory hacks to help you stay sharp We hope this is an episode you won’t forget!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 Follow Gillian:@yunggillianaire/Follow Cailyn:@cailynmichaan/ Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Friends, this week’s episode is a juicyyy one! We sat down with sex coach and educator Portia Brown to chat all things orgasms and how to take control of your own pleasure. Because there’s an embarrassing amount we don’t know about our own sexual physiology, and we’re SO ready to take self-care to the next level by creating a pleasure practice that helps us tune into our body and mind. This is such an inspiring conversation that is guaranteed to help you take control of your orgasms and incorporate pleasure (in its many forms, as we learned) into your daily routine. Because you deserve alllllll the O’s, and they don’t have to be elusive. Portia is the founder of Froetic Sexology, 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.Join us as we chat about:How to create your own pleasure practiseThe different ways to achieve your big OTips for orgasming with a partnerBreaking through your own mental/physical barriersHow breathwork can enhance pleasureHow orgasms *actually* feelFun ways to initiate sexGaining confidence in the bedroomWe hope this episode inspires you to maximize your pleasure and prioritize YOU.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 Follow Gillian:@yunggillianaireFollow Cailyn:@cailynmichaaninstagram.com/cailynmichaan/Follow Portia:portiabrowncoaching.com/@portiabrowncoaching Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

The one thing we all need to do literally every day is make decisions. So you made the right decision to listen to this one today! But for those of you plagued with indecision (like us) it can be a struggggle. Analysis paralysis can mess with us when it comes to making big decisions about our careers, planning big events, and even smaller things like what to watch on Netflix or where to eat. We’ve allll been there. But here’s the tea: being decisive isn’t about being right, it’s about growing and learning from all of the possible outcomes. Plus making no decision is actually a decision — you’re choosing stagnation. So in this week’s episode we’re kissing our indecisiveness goodbye, so we confidently navigate our way through adulthood and get good at making decisions.Join us as we chat about:Getting clear on YOUR desired outcomeHow to be more confident in your decisionsTips for avoiding choice overloadWhy having perspective makes everything easierThe ultimate hack of time-boxing your choicesBreaking big decisions down into smaller decision treesWe hope this episode helps you slay your decisions with confidence!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/teachmehowtoadultpodcast Follow Gillian:instagram.com/yunggillianaire/Follow Cailyn:instagram.com/cailynmichaan/ Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Let’s face it… life is exhausting, but that doesn’t stop the sun from rising every morning so it’s time we figured out how to hack the system and stay energized! This week’s quickie is all about fighting fatigue and finding more energy so we can get sh*t done. So get caffeinated because we’re covering everything from the basics we’ve been known to ignore (has anyone ever slept for 8 hours?) to new tricks backed by the pros (hot tip: have more sex).Join us as we chat about:Why hydration is keyUsing sunlight to our advantageThe surprising effect of spending time in natureMicro-exercises and how they can help usThe impact of surrounding yourself with good energyHow sex effects our mental wellbeingThe perks of microdosing caffeineWe hope this episode helps boost your energy so you can do allll of the things!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/teachmehowtoadultpodcast Follow Gillian:@yunggillianaireFollow Cailyn:@cailynmichaan Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube