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Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip that you might have missed. Let’s be honest: It isn’t always easy to tell the truth — to ourselves or to others. But when we dig a layer deeper behind the lies we fall back on, we can usually find shame and fear of judgement as the culprits.Whether you’re struggling to have honest conversations, to admit the truth (to yourself or others), or you tend to hide things that are uncomfortable, today's quick hit will help you live more truthfully and unapologetically. Tune in every Monday for expert advice in under 10 minutes, and listen to the full episode here! PS: If you’ve been dreaming of starting your own podcast, but you aren’t sure where to start or how to grow, check out our consulting services at teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast. We can’t wait to work with you!Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow us on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

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:Fertility 101: Understanding ovulation and how to track itWhen are you considered infertile? How long should it take to get pregnant?Exercise and nutrition tips to improve natural fertility and boost egg quality Supplements and vitamins to help fertility The truth about age-related fertility declineProactive fertility assessments and the labs/tests to getFamily planning options for same-sex couples and people who are singleHow IVF actually works, and why some clinics do it betterDealing with PCOS and endometriosis When to consider egg freezing and what to expect 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:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@yunggillianaireFollow us on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultFollow Dr. Dixon and Anova Fertility: https://anovafertility.com/@anovafertility Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip that you might have missed. It can be tough to score the promotion you deserve in this economy and challenging job climate. But there are strategic ways to zig-zag your way to the top. Today, we're throwing it back to some valuable advice on how lateral moves can position you perfectly for a big career leap, and how you can show up as a leader even if you don't have direct reports. We hope this episode helps you get the recognition you deserve at work, so you can keep crushing as a corporate baddie!Tune in every Monday for expert advice in under 10 minutes, and listen to the full episode here! PS: If you’ve been dreaming of starting your own podcast, but you aren’t sure where to start or how to grow, check out our consulting services at teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast. We can’t wait to work with you!Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow us on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

There’s a powerful quote that says, “A bad day for the ego is a great day for the soul.“ That one line has become a mantra for us, a reminder that some of the shittiest things we go through can create quantum leaps of growth and resilience. Think of that shit as fertilizer, because we grow through what we go through. So today we’re chatting about the psychological discovery of post-traumatic growth, and how some of the challenges we’ve faced in our lives changed and redirected us for the better. Tune in as we talk about: What’s post-traumatic growth, and how can it help us process hard times? The framework of reinforcing post-traumatic growth Disrupting our core belief systems after a traumatic eventDisclosure and the importance of sharing Our struggles with binge-drinking and job lossReclaiming your narrative and writing your own storyPS: If you’ve been dreaming of starting your own podcast, but you aren’t sure where to start or how to grow, check out our consulting services at teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast. We can’t wait to work with you!Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow us on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultAdulting deals:- Care/Of Supplements Discount - Classpass Discount Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Today's episode is a re-release from season one, because honestly, humans seem to be feeling lonelier and more disconnected than ever. As two 30-somethings in totally different places and life stages, we've each dealt with our own feelings of deep loneliness and isolation over the last few years. But being alone and being lonely are two very different things, and we’ve learned that getting comfortable spending time on your own can be the ultimate game-changer for your health, happiness and relationships.It all starts with reframing our idea of being alone. After all, personal time is a luxury in our busy lives, and making space to relax, reflect or get creative in solitude has amazing positive outcomes. Even if you thrive off social connection (we see you, extroverts!), finding fulfillment on your own is essential. So, this week we’re exploring how to combat loneliness and enjoy being alone! Tune in as we chat about:Why people are feeling lonelier than everHow alone time can help you learn about yourselfThe importance of finding personal hobbiesThe real reason those “mental health walks” do wondersThe power of micro-connections and how to make themWays to be part of a communityRedefining your narrative and shifting your mindsetThe mental health benefits of giving backHow to increase your productivity during alone timeWe hope this episode helps you feel a little less lonely and embrace the beauty of being with yourself! 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. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow us on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] 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. Raise your hand if you're hella burnt out at work, and you low-key job hunt every week... Corporate dissatisfaction is at an all-time high, and a lot of us are sick of it. But there's steps you can take to improve your work situation before you throw in the towel and quit in an unstable economy. So this week we’re throwing it back to this incredibly actionable advice from Komal Minhas, who educates us on what work-life balance actually looks like, working with the corporate system to improve your job, how to gradually implement boundaries (we see you, quiet-quitting) and more. 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 shares her insights and wisdom on her podcast, Lessons Learned, and in her own column for Fortune Magazine.Tune in every Monday for expert advice in under 10 minutes.Listen to the full episode here! PS: If you’ve been dreaming of starting your own podcast, but you aren’t sure where to start or how to grow, check out our consulting services at teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast. We can’t wait to work with you!Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow us on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultFollow Komal:Komalminhas.com @komalminhas Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

As born-and-raised (but recovering!) people pleasers, we have experienced first-hand how this habit can contribute to burnout, resentment, getting taken advantage of, and appeasing people who don’t respect our boundaries. But it’s time to break the cycle, because the key to happiness and success isn’t trying to please everyone… that’s actually the key to failure. So we called in the expert, Kristina Virro. 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. Tune in as we chat about:The psychological root of people-pleasingThe red flags to look out for if you have people-pleasing tendenciesThe danger of prioritizing being liked over everythingHow it affects communication — especially at workHow these behaviours impact your relationshipsUnderstanding the fight, flight, freeze and fawn responsesGetting comfortable with letting people downEstablishing honest boundaries (without being an asshole)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:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow us on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultFollow Kristina: @therapykristina @kristinavirrofresh-insight.ca/kristina Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing expert tip that you might have missed.The fear of failure can hold us back from starting so many of the projects we're dreaming of. According to the queen of career pivots, Keltie Knight, the key to overcoming that fear is diversifying what you work on, launching before you invest too much, and pivoting quickly from rejection. So today we're throwing it back to our favourite advice from Keltie for budding entrepreneurs and hustlers.Keltie is a three-time Emmy Award winning television personality, podcaster, A New York Times bestselling author, and former professional dancer. She pivoted from dance into television as a host, working on Entertainment Tonight and E! News, and covering huge events like The Grammys Red Carpet. She’s the co-host and creator of one of the top 100 podcasts in the world, The LADYGANG podcast, which she transformed into a TV show and a bestselling book, Act Like A Lady. And she’s the creator, executive producer, and host of the CBS primetime show, Superfan. Listen to the full episode here! PS: If you’ve been dreaming of starting a podcast but you aren’t sure where to start or how to grow it, check our consulting services at teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast. 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:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

We live in a pretty unforgiving world: According to research, people will form a solid impression of who you are within the first seven seconds of meeting you, and in less than a second they can start to determine traits like trustworthiness. The best way to guarantee a good first impression? A tried-and-tested elevator pitch. Whether you realize it or not, you’ve given someone an elevator pitch about yourself at some point in your career. Or maybe even on a date. But if you’re not intentional about it, you’re missing out on opportunities. A solid elevator pitch is key for networking, pitching yourself or your business, and speaking confidently about yourself in social situations. So in today’s episode, we’re tackling the best practices you need to capture your best self, and pitch what you do with confidence in any networking situation. Tune in as we chat about: The purpose and use cases for a good elevator pitch Gill’s elevator pitch crisis — and how everything changed when she nailed itUsing the four “C”s to frame what you do and who you areThe importance of focusing on what you’re building towards Confident body language tips How Cailyn is framing her industry pivot How your mindset determines a successful pitchPS: If you’ve been dreaming of starting your own podcast, but you aren’t sure where to start or how to grow, check out our consulting services at teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast. We can’t wait to work with you!Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow us on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultAdulting deals:Save on your next customized supplement subscription with Care/of Move for the love of it with a Classpass Discount Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] 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 episodes that you might have missed. Welcome to your late 20s/early 30s, where no one knows WTF they’re doing, and everyone is in a wildly different life stage. One friend is having a baby, while the other is newly single. One is a successful serial entrepreneur, while the other quit their job to travel the world. There’s no right way to adult, but it sure is easy to compare our timelines to what everyone else is doing… even if that’s not exactly what we want. We’re throwing it to a bonus mini-episode/motivational rant/rallying cry for all those feeling pressure to adhere to societal milestones and timelines. This is your reminder to live life on your own terms, and to take each leap when you’re actually ready for it. Read Gill’s poem here. Listen to our full episode on reframing negative self-talk here!Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes.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. Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow us on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultAdulting deals:- Care/Of Supplements Discount - Classpass Discount Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

How do you generally talk to yourself? Are you critical? Mean? Doubtful? A lot of us can be our own biggest bullies, but our self-talk is one of the most important factors in the quality of our lives, relationships, career, and happiness. Your thoughts become actions, and they can determine everything in your life. So it’s our job to recognize them, acknowledge them, and then kindly tell these limiting beliefs to eff off, because we’ve got this. Tune in as we chat about: Countering our inner critic with empathyTweaking our language to be more confident Using cognitive reframing to shift out of negative thoughtsFighting negative self-talk with facts Rethinking our idea of failureCalling out your loved ones on their negative self-talkPositive affirmations and helpful mantras PS: If you’ve been dreaming of starting your own podcast, but you aren’t sure where to start or how to grow, check out our consulting services at teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast. We can’t wait to work with you!Save on your next customized supplement subscription with Care/of Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow us on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing expert tip that you might have missed.If you're battling burnout, you already know it takes more than a week off work and a sheet mask to properly recover. It can take an entire mindset shift. Burnout keeps us in patterns of productivity and overworking, and robs us of our joy. So today we're throwing it back to the key shifts you can apply now to get your life back. Listen to the full episode here! PS: If you’ve been dreaming of starting a podcast but you aren’t sure where to start or how to grow it, check our consulting services at teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast. 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:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

🚨Brain health is mental health 🚨We might associate our cognitive health with our memory, productivity, thinking, and energy levels, but what about our happiness? Our mood has EVERYTHING to do with our brain health. So what do top neuroscientists recommend for psychiatric issues? In part 2 of our brain health episode, Dr. Kristen Willeumier offers her EXACT protocol for improving anxiety without a medical prescription. We pick right back up from last week’s episode (be sure to go back and listen if you missed it), with game-changing advice on the power of supplements for managing anxiety and psychiatric disorders, and how to improve memory and brain fog. This episode is a refreshing conversation about getting back to the basics, prioritizing our physical wellness to take care of our mental wellbeing, and investing in our future brains as we do our future retirement fund. Let’s benefit from the compound interest of healthy habits, too. Dr. Kristen Willeumier has her PHD and Masters in neurobiology, Masters in Physiological science, and is an award-winning neuroscientist with expertise in neuroimaging. She was a postdoctoral scientist in the Department of Neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in LA, where focused on the genetic analysis of neurological disorders. She’s also the recipient of a National Research Service Award Fellowship from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Willeumier has led research on the impact of head trauma in sports with the NFL, and she’s published research on PTSD, autism, psychiatric treatment, and much more. Tune in as we discuss:Key supplements for mental healthThe power of a GABA supplement for anxiety How sleep impacts brain function Stress management and brain healthTips for improving your memory Why we experience brain fog and low energy Getting back to simplicity How making changes in middle age prevents older age degeneration PS: If you’ve been dreaming of starting your own podcast, but you aren’t sure where to start or how to grow, check out our consulting services at teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast. We can’t wait to work with you!Save on your next customized supplement subscription with Care/of Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow Dr. Kristen:www.drwilleumier.comRead Biohack Your Brain Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

We’re in an era of health hacks, from tracking our cycles, sleep, and steps, to tailored fitness regimens. But what about our brain health? Cognitive decline may not be top-of-mind for the under-50 crowd, but our paying attention to our brain health can change our lives right now, and in the long-term. So we called in the incredibly brilliant neuroscientist, Dr. Kristen Willeumier, to learn more about the easy way we can improve our brain function to feel sharper, more energetic, happier, and healthier.Dr. Kristen Willeumier has her PHD and Masters in neurobiology, Masters in Physiological science, and is an award-winning neuroscientist with expertise in neuroimaging. She was a postdoctoral scientist in the Department of Neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in LA, where focused on the genetic analysis of neurological disorders. She’s also the recipient of a National Research Service Award Fellowship from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Willeumier has led research on the impact of head trauma in sports with the NFL, and she’s published research on PTSD, autism, psychiatric treatment, and much more. We dive deep on the nitty gritty details of all the lifestyle tweaks and medical studies, so we’re breaking this interview into two digestible parts. Be sure to tune in next Wednesday for Part 2!And join us today as we discuss:The biggest contributors to cognitive declineWeight management and the impacts of sugar and diet on your brainAddressing sleep issues like sleep apneaHow exercise helps to maintain blood flow in the brainThe benefits of intermittent fastingThe best vitamins for cognitive healthKey supplements for psychiatric disordersListen in next Wednesday for Part 2 of the episode, where we cover supplements for anxiety, tactical ways to improve your brain health by managing stress, how to improve your memory and get rid of brain fog, and more.PS: If you’ve been dreaming of starting your own podcast, but you aren’t sure where to start or how to grow, check out our consulting services at teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast. We can’t wait to work with you!Save on your next customized supplement subscription with Care/of Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter: teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow Dr. Kristen:www.drwilleumier.comRead Biohack Your Brain Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing expert tip that you might have missed. We’re officially in Q4 — there are 90 days left in 2023… and tbh, we need some extra motivation to get us to the finish line. But what really is motivation? Can we hack it, or is it just a fallacy?Motivation doesn’t just magically appear, it’s all about building goals and habits that move you forward each day towards your goal. In the game or life, consistency is king.So we’re throwing it back to our biggest takeaways on how to align our actions with who we really wanna be, and hack our habits to create momentum.Listen to the full episode here! PS: If you’ve been dreaming of starting a podcast but you aren’t sure where to start or how to grow it, check our consulting services at teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast. 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:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

It becomes increasingly tough to keep in touch as we get older (seriously, has anyone in their 30s tried to plan a group hangout recently!?) but it’s extra hard if you’ve moved away. And add a different timezone in there? Good luck. But relocating is a fact of life in adulthood, and we don’t want our fears of losing touch with loved ones to hold us back from making an exciting move. So in this week’s episode of Asking For A Friend, we’re diving into all the strategies for maintaining your relationships while abroad, including the great tips we got from our followers on Instagram!Tune in as we chat about:How Cailyn has kept in touch, and what she wants to improve upon Scheduling your catch-ups like non-negotiable meetingsBeing thoughtful with milestones and big events (the good and bad ones) Removing the guilt from a phone call hiatus Communication methods for every personality type Habit-stacking your Facetimes The power of a friendship trip Creating virtual experiences to share We hope this helps you stay connected with your loved ones, no matter how far away they are. If you have any burning questions and want to get us in the hot seat, DM us and we’ll dive into them in an upcoming tell-all.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. Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow us on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Get adulting deals!- Care/Of Supplements Discount - Classpass Discount- Instacart Discount: GBERNER15C1BC Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] 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. They say money can't buy happiness... but studies show that making a certain amount, and spending it on connective experiences and things of genuine value, can certainly help. So why is our relationship with money so complicated, and how do we use it to create more happiness? We're throwing it back to this helpful insight from finance expert Melissa Leong, who literally wrote the book on money and happiness. Melissa is a sought-after speaker, award-winning writer, and best-selling author of the feel-good finance guide, Happy Go Money. She is the money expert on Canada’s leading daytime talk show, The Social on CTV, and she’s the host of the Money Moves podcast. Listen to the full episode with Melissa here! PS: If you’ve been dreaming of starting a podcast but you aren’t sure where to start or how to grow it, check our consulting services at teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast. 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: @teachmehowtoadultFollow Melissa:http://www.melissaleong.com/https://www.instagram.com/lisleong/ Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

If you’re easily triggered, quick to overreact, or constantly carrying your past into the present moment… it’s time to take accountability for your baggage. And if you’ve got more bags than Kim Kardashian, this one’s definitely for you!All of us have baggage, whether it’s from bad relationships, broken homes, friendship drama, or toxic work environments — and more often than not, these past traumas aren’t even our fault! But it’s still our job to manage how we allow these past problems to impact our relationships and experiences today. We’re here to help you understand what your baggage is, how it shows up, who is usually on the receiving end of it, and how you’ll manage it — all while sharing our own shit that we’re still working through. Tune in as we dive into: What causes the majority of our baggage How we’re learning not to take on other people’s baggageThe way our triggers show up in relationships, work, parenting, and money Being self-aware and responsible for healing your past Self-regulating techniques to manage your triggersRewriting your narrative and reclaiming your past storiesHow therapy, coaching, and open communication have helpedIt really is empowering to reclaim your past, choose a new narrative for the future, and take responsibility for your own happiness. Let’s do the damn work! 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. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow us on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

If you’re thinking of starting a podcast, but you aren’t sure where to start or how to take off — we got you. Book a call with us, and we’ll help you hone in your unique idea, figure out equipment and editing, and market your show! Check out our consulting services at teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast.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. You know how people tell you to trust your gut? Seriously, you should listen to it. It turns out your gut can play a huge role in your mental health (95% of the serotonin in our body is housed in the gut!). So we're throwing it back to some key info with clinical psychologist Dr. Lauren Cook, who breaks down what tests and bloodwork to get, and how gut health is intrinsically linked to mental health. Dr. Lauren Cook is a therapist, consultant, speaker, author and founder of Heartship Psychological Services. Specializing in anxiety, she helps individuals and couples work through generalized anxiety, phobias, social anxiety, OCD, and more. She has a podcast called The Boardroom Brain, and has written three books, including the forthcoming “Generation Anxiety: A Millennial and Gen Z Guide to Staying Afloat in an Uncertain World”. Listen to our full episode with Dr. 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.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow Dr. Lauren:@dr.laurencookDrlaurencook.comOrder Generation Anxiety: A Millennial and Gen Z Guide to Staying Afloat in an Uncertain World Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

There are few things we love more than food, and our favourite TV shows. Today, we’re serving both. In a quest to help everyone fall in love with cooking more, we’re chatting with iconic actress Tiffani Thiessen about her passion for food and upcoming cookbook. We’re diving deep on what cooking means to us, reducing food waste, nostalgia and childhood, raising kids, travel, and giving yourself grace + balance. You probably know Tiffani from her legendary role as Kelly Kapowski in the cult classic series Saved By The Bell, and as Valerie Malone in Beverly Hills 90210. Now she’s on TV as the host of MTVs hit food series, Deliciousness, and she’s turned her passion for food into a new career chapter as a cookbook author, with her debut cookbook Pull Up A Chair, and now her newest cookbook which launches this September, “Here We Go Again: Recipes and Inspiration to Level Up Your Leftovers”. Tune in as we chat about: Career pivots and shifting into a second life in food after a legendary acting career What fuels Tiffani’s love of cooking, and how she prioritizes it The importance of cooking with leftovers for reducing waste and climate change, time, and money. Giving yourself balance and grace Tips for cooking with kids and feeding picky eaters Tiffani’s go-to recipes for entertainingThe best leftover ingredients to work with The power of nostalgia and food Experiencing high school on set of a high school TV showPS: 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:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow Tiffani:@tiffanithiessenTiffani on TikToktiffanithiessen.com/Pre-order Here We Go Again Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] 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. Looking to spice up your sex life, or start a new relationship with a bang? We gotchu. Today, we're throwing it back to key advice from Dr. Jess O'Reilly on how to navigate different libidos and preferences, the truth about sexual compatibility and how to get on the same page with your desires. Plus, she coaches us through how to ask for what you want in the bedroom, and how to introduce something new into playtime. Dr. Jess is a sexologist (PhD), relationship expert, best-selling author and TV personality. She has worked with thousands of couples around the world to transform their sexual relationships, she’s the host of the hit reality series Swing, and hosts Intimately You on CityTV.Listen to our full episode with Dr. Jess 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:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow Dr. Jesssexwithdrjess.com @sexwithdrjessSex with Dr.Jess PodcastBuy her books: https://www.amazon.com/Jessica-OReilly/e/B009LQRI8G Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Realtalk from Gill: I’ve been at a serious crossroads about which path to take next in my career. It can be easy to feel trapped in one lane, stuck where you are, or like you have to choose only one thing to focus on if you want to be successful. But choosing something now, doesn’t mean you’re resigned to that one thing forever. Everything you do is cumulative action towards where you want to end up. Life is a long zig-zagging road, and it’s okay to pivot and try new routes along the way. And no one has exemplified how to reinvent yourself and pivot your career again and again more than today’s guest, Keltie Knight. Keltie is a three-time Emmy Award winning television personality, podcaster, A New York Times bestselling author, and former professional dancer. She started her career as a dancer and danced in the Radio City Rockettes, in music videos for musicians like John Legend, and as a backup dancer for Beyonce and Taylor Swift, NBD. She pivoted into television as a host, working on Entertainment Tonight and E! News, and covering huge events like The Grammys Red Carpet. She’s the co-host and creator of one of the top 100 podcasts in the world, The LADYGANG podcast, which she transformed into a TV show and a bestselling book, Act Like A Lady. And now, she has just launched her new CBS primetime show, Superfan, for which she’s the creator, executive producer, and host. Join us as we chat about:The key to reinventing yourself and leaning into career pivotsReverse engineering your dreams and goals VS staying flexible and open to opportunitiesHow to know when it’s time to move on to a new project or pivot into a new career eraHow to handle rejection and bounce back from negative feedbackWhat to do when you’re categorized and expected to “stay in your lane” The benefit of having multiple jobs or projects on the goThe power of staying unattached to outcomes and just making shit happen How to stay focused with your pursuits when you’re a multi-hyphenate person with lots of interests and passionsWe hope this episode inspires you to swing big and pursue all of your passions, because as per Ross Geller, you can always pivot along the way. 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. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow Keltie:@keltieKeltieknight.comListen to The Ladygang Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Want to work less and live more? Today we’re diving into some smart ways that you can start generating passive income, because we could all use a bit of extra cash right now, whether we’re working towards a big vacation, a dream home, or financial freedom from that 9-5 that we lowkey can’t stand. We’re done trading our time for money, so join us on our journey to work smarter, not harder. ICYMI, passive income is the set-it-and-forget-it of money-making. We’re not talking about taking on a part-time job or side hustle — this is all about leveraging your existing skills, assets and money to your advantage. Because who doesn’t want to make money while we sleep? We’re not the experts, so we’re throwing it back to some fire investing and passive income strategies we got from finance pros Nicole Victoria and Jessica Moorhouse.Tune in to learn more about: Leveraging your skills/influence to make $$ with digital products and affiliate marketingWhy we love Amazon Associates and LIKEtoKNOW.it Leveraging unused assets like parking spaces, storage lockers, or cars The benefits of being an Airbnb host Investing 101: creating a diverse portfolio and common investments to consider Why you should invest in high dividend stocks Getting in on the real estate market with Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) You work hard for your money, so let’s make it work even harder for you. Big thank you to Airbnb for sponsoring this episode. You could be living in the perfect Airbnb and not even know it. To find out how much your home or spare room could be worth, visit Airbnb.ca/host!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow us on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] 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. Change and adversity seem to be the only constants in this life, and if navigating our 20s and 30s has taught us anything, it’s that the more you focus on building a solid foundation within yourself, the more external chaos you can handle. So, we’re throwing it back to an inspiring moment with mindset coach Leisse Wilcox, where she spills the tea on how to handle big life changes with grit and grace, so we can all find the strength to rewrite the script and start living our best lives. And Leisse is not just your average coach. She is a coveted mindset and business coach, two-time bestselling author, podcast host, and inspired speaker. She literally wrote the book on turning adversity into opportunities for growth, joy, and beauty.Listen to our full episode with Leisse 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 us on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultFollow Leisse:leissewilcox.ca/instagram.com/leissewilcox/ Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Almost everyone we know is interviewing for a new job right now. Lay-offs are rampant, job dissatisfaction is at an all-time high, and the application process has gotten OUT OF CONTROL with so many rounds of interviews and case studies. In a sea of applicants, how do you stand apart? How do you show up with confidence, in the driver’s seat, and with experiences you can use to answer ANY question? We’ve done our fair share of job interviews and wanted to share our most successful tips for standing out in the process. Join us as we chat about:How to stay in control of any job interviewThe importance of asking about the hiring processPracticing examples to leverage for any questionWhy you should come with a list of questionsThe key questions and suggestions to impress your interviewerWe hope this episode helps prepare you to crush your next job interview — you’ve got this! PS: 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!Check out our episode with Emily the Recruiter: Teach Me How To Land My Next Job, Prep For Interviews and Crush Applications, with Emily The RecruiterSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaan Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] 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. What’s the recipe for a good, juicy conversation? How do you broach tough discussions, listen actively, and express yourself clearly? We all struggle with confronting taboo topics and uncomfortable issues, but there’s an art to having difficult conversations, and when done right, they bring us closer and help us connect more deeply. We called in fellow podcaster and the literal author of 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. Listen to our full episode with Anna 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 us on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultFollow Anna:https://annasale.com/Death, Sex, & MoneyLet's Talk About Hard Things: The Life-Changing Conversations That Connect Us Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Raise your hand if you’ve been feeling a little overwhelmed with all of life’s responsibilities lately. Our inboxes are always full, and our social feeds are always filled with everyone’s nonstop accomplishments. We're in a perpetual juggling act between work, parenting, relationships, and our health (the latter of which usually gets bumped to the back burner). There’s always more to do and less time to do it in. These girlies are tired. So this week we’re saying goodbye to hustle culture, getting to the bottom of all this burnout, and re-learning how to prioritize our wellbeing. Burnout continues to skyrocket as we take on side hustles and chase the elusive “more” – but the good news is there are real, actionable ways to beat it and prevent it from coming back! But we’re no experts, so we called in Chloe Wilde to teach us how she overcame burnout and built a business on balance and wellness.Chloe is a reporter, TV host on Canada’s #1 Entertainment show, ETALK, and founder of the Healthy Is Hot app and podcast She has interviewed some of the biggest names in entertainment, from Meryl Streep and Robert Downey Jr., to Kate Winslet and Zac Efron. She’s an advocate for health and wellness, and launched her own online community, Healthy Is Hot, for open conversations on difficult health-related topics and coaching tips for living your best life. The Healthy is Hot brand has expanded into a Podcast, Crave Original Series, and an App – where Chloe offers her education and training as a Health and Life Coach in a self-guided app to support busy women as they learn to prioritize themselves.Join us as we chat about:Chloe’s experience with burnout and her personal wellness journeyWhat fuels our burnout and overwhelmWhy taking care of yourself should be a non-negotiableChloe’s top (and totally realistic) wellness practicesThe importance of having good sleep hygiene Rethinking what productivity *actually* looks likeSetting boundaries at work so you can be your best selfWe hope you’re taking care of yourselves and that this episode helps get you back to feeling like the powerhouse you are!PS: 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. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow Chloe:@thechloewildeTry the HIH App free for 30 days!Listen to the Healthy Is Hot Podcast Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] 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. If you’ve been wondering where TF all of your friends are, you’re not alone. It turns out we replace half our friend group every seven years! But if we’ve learned anything along our journey into adulthood, it’s that friendships are crucial to our mental and physical well-being. So, this week, we're taking a trip down memory lane to revisit some of our favourite moments with psychologist and friendship expert, Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, who sheds light on why it's so difficult to maintain our friendships as adults and provides us with two game-changing tips on how to form new connections!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!Listen to our full episode with Dr. Miriam 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:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow Dr. Miriam:miriamkirmayer.com@miriamkirmayer Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

The summer of girlhood is thriving: Barbie broke a billion. Taylor Swift is stabilizing the economy. We’re doing all the things, and we’ve proven we can do it all. But should we actually have to? The #hustleculture girlboss era is mellowing out and honestly, we aren’t sad to see it go.What was sold to us under the guise of empowerment has become just another benchmark no one can live up to, so it’s time we start redefining success for ourselves. Too often we see success as a zero sum game; we want a prolific career, a healthy balanced life, a happy family and a fulfilling social life, all while comparing ourselves against someone who seems to be doing it better, and it’s impossible to keep up.There’s more than one way to succeed, and it doesn’t need to be the marriage-house-baby-corporate promotion-trajectory. We’re officially letting go of those tired narratives and rewriting the script on success, because these Barbies have had enough!Join us as we chat about:Less girlbossing, more balanceDismantling societal definitions of success we’ve been taughtPinpointing our values and passionsLearning to embrace our own unique journeyCelebrating nontraditional milestones and others’ successesRedefining failure and cultivating a growth mindsetHow visualization fits inSelf-auditing your lifeThe importance of avoiding comparisonPS: 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!Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaan Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Even with all of the books, classes and advice, nothing can truly prepare you for the changes that come with motherhood. Those first postpartum months are overwhelming and joyous and exhausting and confusing and affirming, and most of the time we look back and wonder how it could have gone by so quickly. It’s a vulnerable time that can leave a lot of women feeling isolated. So this week we’re pulling back the curtain on the fourth trimester and first year with your new human, cause when shit is hitting the fan, it’s good to know you’re not alone.And believe it or not, we kind of *are* the experts on this! Cailyn is in the hot seat to give us her hard-earned wisdom after her first year as a new mom. Tune in as she spills the tea on all the highs and lows, from physical healing and mental health, to sleep cycles and relationship changes.Join us as we chat about:What’s going on down below after childbirth?What’s the deal with sleep?Hormones and your mental health Cailyn’s top advice for new momsHow your relationships and marriage are affectedCailyn’s biggest surprises in year one Mentioned in this episode:Slumber and ShineTaking Cara BabiesPS: 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!Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaan Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] 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. If you’re on a journey to have a secure attachment style in your relationships (same) this is the #1 quick hit you need to get started. We’re throwing it back to our attachment styles episode with expert Jessica Baum, who unpacks how to deal with your emotions when you’re “triggered”, taking accountability for your reactions, and how to self-regulate and manage your nervous system responses when you’re activated. Jessica is a psychotherapist and couples counselor, founder of The Relationship Institute of Palm Beach, and the founder of Be Self-full®, a company that provides counseling, group coaching and courses for couples and individuals. Listen to our full episode with Jess here.Take Jessica’s quiz to find out what your attachment style is!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:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow Jessica:@jessicabaumlmhcBeselffull.comBuy Jessica’s book Anxiously Attached: Becoming More Secure in Life and Love Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

If you experience feelings of overwhelming anxiety, existential dread, panic sweats and heart palpitations… welcome to the anxious girlies club. But seriously, we’re finally learning that while occasional stress and worry is normal, if those feelings start to impact our day-to-day lives, it’s time to take a closer look at our brains and bodies. Millennials and Gen-Zs have been dubbed the most anxious generations in history, and it’s no surprise considering the increasingly globalized age of social media, 24/7 bad news cycles, and economic issues we face. So what can we do about it?We called in licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Lauren Cook, to give us some easy, actionable steps to help positively navigate our anxiety, rather than ignoring or fighting against it. From identifying the impacts and triggers of anxiety to breaking down the gut-brain connection, Lauren lays out the real, evidence-backed ways to manage our chaotic minds.Dr. Lauren Cook is a therapist, consultant, speaker, author and founder of Heartship Psychological Services. Specializing in anxiety, she helps individuals and couples work through generalized anxiety, phobias, social anxiety, OCD, and more. She has a podcast called The Boardroom Brain, and has written three books, including the forthcoming “Generation Anxiety: A Millennial and Gen Z Guide to Staying Afloat in an Uncertain World”. You might’ve seen her on TikTok where she spreads approachable mental health advice to her hundreds of thousands of followers, or in her features on The New York Times, Forbes, NBC, and Psychology Today. Tune in as we chat about:What’s causing the increased rates of anxiety in Millennials and Gen-Z’sThe hidden impacts of anxiety in our relationships, jobs, and interactionsThe most prevalent categories of anxiety and the rise of social anxiety The gut-brain connection and how nutrition impacts mental healthHow to cope with and communicate anxiety triggersHow to self-soothe when we’re spiralling The best ways to show up for loved ones struggling with their mental healthIs anxiety and control to blame for our procrastination and isolation?The importance of “empowered acceptance”Healthy ways to challenge our fearsWe hope this episode helps you manage your anxiety and work with your body and mind to feel your best.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.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow Dr. Lauren:@dr.laurencookDrlaurencook.comPre-Order Generation Anxiety: A Millennial and Gen Z Guide to Staying Afloat in an Uncertain World Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] 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. 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.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow Nina:pureminds.ca/@nina.pure.minds Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

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:Cailyn’s struggle with feeling disconnected and overwhelmedWhat holds us back from admitting when we’re not okWhy validation is so importantGoing to the right person for helpHow vulnerability strengthens connectionsBeing direct about what you needWhy admitting that you’re not okay isn’t a burden to othersLetting your friends and family show up for youEmphasizing validation over problem-solvingHow self-acceptance can free youWe 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.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaan Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] 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. 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.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia @yunggillianaire@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:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

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:The rise of workcations and why you should take oneHow to choose your travel destinationsNavigating work in different timezonesBudgeting for your time working abroad Setting expectations and communicating at workAll the logistics you didn’t know you neededHow to make the most of balancing work and travelWe 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.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaan Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] 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. 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.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia instagram.com/yunggillianaire/instagram.com/cailynmichaan/Follow Myka:@mykameierBuy her books: Modern Etiquette Made Easy: A Five-Step Method to Mastering EtiquetteBusiness Etiquette Made Easy: The Essential Guide to Professional Success Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

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:Alexandra’s journey to becoming a design legendThe easiest, most budget-friendly ways to make a big impactHow to figure out your personal design aestheticAlexandra’s go-to products to spruce up a spaceAdvice for renters on making big changes and navigating landlordsEasy and temporary DIYs to tryChoosing unique and affordable artDealing with differing design styles with your partnerWe 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.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow Alexandra:youtube.com/@AlexandraGater@alexandragaterBuy Alexandra's book: Own Your SpaceMentioned in this episode:Ikea Couch CoversPeel & Stick Floor TilePeel & Stick Backsplash Subway TilePeel & Stick Backsplash Hexagon Tile Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] 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. 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.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow Roxy:@luxuriousroxyGet the Ana App: https://www.anahealth.com/ Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

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:Why our friendships dwindle as we ageDr. Miriam’s best tips for making new friendsOvercoming the fear of rejection How many hours it actually takes to establish a true friendshipHow our attachment styles affect our friendshipsAdapting to new life stages and navigating changing relationshipsWhy one friend can’t check every boxHow to prioritize friendships (and why it’s good for your health!)Advice on letting go of friendships that have run their courseWe 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!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow Dr. Miriam:miriamkirmayer.com@miriamkirmayer Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] 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. 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.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia instagram.com/yunggillianaire/instagram.com/cailynmichaan/Follow Alanna:goodnightsleepsite.com@[email protected] Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

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:Unlearning imposter syndromeHow to tell if you’re being compensated fairlyTracking your wins and collecting your performance receipts When to broach the conversation with your bossLeveraging competitive opportunities Perfecting your pitchMaking the most of development opportunitiesWhat you can negotiate in addition to your salaryWe hope this helps you find the courage to confidently ask for what you deserve!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia instagram.com/yunggillianaire/instagram.com/cailynmichaan/ Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] 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. 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.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia instagram.com/yunggillianaire/instagram.com/cailynmichaan/Follow Portia:portiabrowncoaching.com/@portiabrowncoaching Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

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!? #truestoryIn this week’s Asking For A Friend, our resident travel expert, Gill, is in the hot seat to drop some hard-earned lessons on how to stay safe while traveling (especially as a solo traveler), and to share her first-hand experience with what to do if you get robbed abroad.Tune in as we chat about:Prioritizing safe areas to sayWhy you should *always* turn on Find My iPhone and share your location with family/friendsKeeping important itinerary details with you at all timesSafe transportation tips while travelingWhat happened when Gill got mugged abroad, and everything she learned from itThe stuff you should actually pack to keep you safeHow to avoid losing your belongingsProtecting your personal data & banking info while travelingThe power of trusting your gutAt 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 [email protected] 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.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia instagram.com/yunggillianaire/instagram.com/cailynmichaan/ Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] 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. 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.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmediainstagram.com/yunggillianaire/instagram.com/cailynmichaan/Follow Liz:@[email protected] Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

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:The era of ghosting and dating douchebaggery What to consider before broaching the conversationHow to be honest, without being cruelConstructive criticism and “I” statementsGetting real with yourself about the actual reason for the breakup, and the role you playedAvoiding a prolonged breakupCo-creating your conscious uncoupling, and setting expectations Breakup sex?!?!Answering the age-old debate: Can you stay friends? 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:@[email protected] 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. 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.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow Alyssa:mixedupmoney.cominstagram.com/mixedupmoneyBudgeting Downloadables: mixedupmoney.com/shop Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

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. So if you’re looking to avoid an Oppenheim Group situation on your team (just steer clear of brokers opens!), tune in as we chat about:Dealing with imposter syndrome as a first-time managerSetting mutual expectations with your teamWhy it’s essential to delegate as a managerThe key to helping your team thriveHow to give constructive feedback Tips for dealing with conflict among employees Finding a mentor or coach to guide youIf you have any burning questions for us and you want to get us in the hotseat, DM or email us your Qs at [email protected] 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:@[email protected] 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. 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.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow Danielle:betterfemalefriendships.com/membershiphttps://www.instagram.com/friendforward/https://www.tiktok.com/@thefriendshipexpert?lang=en Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

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:The mental and physical impact of sleep deprivationCreating a routine that supports healthy sleepWhy your morning wakeup is the most important factor to good sleepHow to figure out the amount of sleep we really needTricks to optimize our sleep cycles and REM sleep Realtalk on magnesium and natural remedies How to catch up after an all-nighter and adjust to new timezones Can we keep napping???The power of the napuccino We hope this episode helps you create healthy sleep habits so you can get the quality sleep you deserve!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: @teachmehowtoadultFollow Alanna:goodnightsleepsite.com@[email protected] Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube