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Welcome to this week's Quickie, our super fast take on all the adulting things that matter to you. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and we’ve got love on the brain! So, today we’re talking about the five Love Languages, what they mean, and tips for dating each type.The Five Love Languages was written by marriage counsellor, Dr. Gary Chapman, and has sold over twelve million copies worldwide— it’s been on the New York Times best-sellers list since 2007! It has totally changed the way we show up for our partners and give them the kind of love that they need. Dr. Chapman noticed that couples often had similar complaints that boiled down to a single feeling: “I feel like my partner doesn’t love me.” Starting to recognize a pattern, he discovered that there were five categories on how people could give their partner the love they need: Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Receiving Gifts, Acts of Service and Physical Touch.Each of us has a primary love language that speaks to us more deeply, but that doesn’t mean we don’t still need the other four (we’ll never say no to a thoughtful gift)! And these don’t only apply to romantic relationships. You can identify the love languages of your parents, friends, boss and co-workers, too, so use them to form stronger relationships with everyone in your life! #winningListen to our chat to learn more about:The importance ‘Words of Affirmation’ play in making you feel understood: 2:47How to spend ‘Quality Time’ together when you see each other 24/7 or are in a LDR: 5:38Why ‘Receiving Gifts’ isn’t as superficial as it sounds: 12:15How ‘Acts of Service’ can make your partner’s day: 14:20Why ‘Physical Touch’ is more than just sexy time: 17:28Two easy ways to find yours and your partner’s love language: 20:22Cailyn’s top love languages and how learning them made her relationship thrive: 21:04Gill’s top love languages and how they can change throughout her life: 23:31We hope this episode helps you speak the same language of love with the people you care about, and inspires you to keep the spark alive! Take Dr.Chapman’s free quiz to find out your love language: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/ Date Night In a Box: https://datenightinbox.com/Teach Me How To Adult is a podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit:teachmehowtoadult.ca 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:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Any guesses what our listeners voted as their #1 goal for 2021? Improving their health—both physical and mental. It’s true what they say: “If you’ve got your health, you’ve got just about everything.” But it’s been harder than ever to take control of our health over the past year (71% of you said the pandemic has negatively affected your health, while 62% are working to improve their mental health right now).So, today we’re diving into eight totally doable ways to feel healthier, starting with the four pillars of good health: Sleep, nutrition, physical activity, and stress management. Obviously, while we love watching them on TV, we’re not doctors (sorry mom and dad!) or health experts, so please always consult with your doctor before making any big changes, and never rely on Google (or podcasts) to diagnose yourself. We’re really passionate about making this year the one where we truly prioritize our health, so we’re sharing all of the research and info we’ve gathered to help make small, healthy changes.Let’s make this the year of you. Listen in to learn more about: The crucial reasons you need to prioritize sleep, and how to get moreAll the wild ways drinking more water can change your life Why we’re advocates for shutting down diet culture and learning what *your specific body* needs from foodThe big role gut health plays in your overall health The power of walking and exercising for pleasure, not punishmentWhy sitting is the worst and how micro-exercise can combat thatHow to get help when your mental health is suffering The power of a mental health toolbox Why vitamins can be a key factor in your wellnessThe appointments you *should* be booking every yearTeach Me How To Adult is a podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit:teachmehowtoadult.caFollow 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:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

How different would your life be if you weren’t afraid to ask for what you deserve? In this week’s episode, we’re talking all things negotiation and how to confidently go after the things you want in life, with negotiation expert Fotini Iconomopoulos! A lot of us don’t even realize that anytime you want someone to say "yes” to something, you're actually entering a negotiation. So whether it’s saying yes to a raise, to buying your product, to buying a house, or to ordering in from YOUR favourite restaurant...you, friends, are already negotiating! And here’s the thing: Negotiations are not about bulldozing others so you can get your way...it’s about creating a collaboration that helps both parties get what they want. It’s about confidence, clear communication, listening and empathy, and when you break it down like that, a lot of us already have these skills—we just need to apply them! Fotini dives into all of this and more. She’s been helping people get what they want for decades through her new book, keynotes, workshops and virtual courses, which teach the negotiation and communication skills required to navigate any scenario. She teaches MBA Negotiations at the Schulich School of Business at York University, and in April 2021, Fotini is releasing her first book “Say Less, Get More: Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to Get What You Want”, so stay tuned for that! Listen to our chat to learn more about: 3 ways to practise negotiating on a daily basis: 6:29 All the ways you don’t realize you’re negotiating: 12:47 What’s holding most women back from asking for what they want: 15:10 The most effective language to use in negotiations and phrases to avoid: 19:07 Why pauses are okay and key to any negotiation: 24:26 Key body language cues to look out for: 29:35 How emotional intelligence is crucial in a negotiation: 37:03 The difference between being assertive and aggressive: 41:16 How to ask for a raise in 2021: 43:13 Easy ways to brush up on your negotiation skills: 49:38 We hope this episode inspires you to go after what you want and ask for what you deserve! Teach Me How To Adult is a podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together! For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.caFollow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultpodcast Follow Gillian: instagram.com/yunggillianaire/ Follow Cailyn: instagram.com/cailynmichaan/ Follow Fotini: fotiniicon.com/ instagram.com/fotiniicon/ linkedin.com/in/fotiniiconomopoulos/ Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Welcome to this week's (bonus) Quickie, our super fast take on all the adulting things that matter to you. It’s the perfect time to plan our 2021 goals as a roadmap to accomplish our dreams and set our intentions. And this isn’t your basic let’s-set-some-new-year's-resolutions chat. We dive into why you need to set clear goals vs. ambiguous resolutions, and give you our secret sauce to pandemic-proofing your plans for 2021.If you want to take control of your life, goal-setting is where it’s at...goals give you focus, direction, motivation and a clear benchmark for measuring your success and progress. So we’re breaking down what a SMART goal is, and eight ways you can plan and execute any goal you set.Listen to our chat to learn more about: The results of how you all responded to our goal-setting polls on socialFinding your “why”Setting positive, future-thinking goalsEstablishing “SMART” goalsHow to integrate your goals into your daily routineScheduling your non-negotiablesMapping out a pandemic-proof planThe importance of accountabilityHow to deprioritize to make room for your new goalsHow we broke down our individual goals for 2021PLUS download our free goal setting cheat sheet that outlines all of the steps to creating and achieving your goals for 2021: teachmehowtoadult.ca/goals.We hope this helps you absolutely slay 2021 with clear direction, motivation and planning, no matter what awaits us in the new year. Thanks joining us on our journey this year and supporting this podcast, it has meant the world to us. Happy New Year, friends! Teach Me How To Adult is a podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit:teachmehowtoadult.ca 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:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Welcome to this week's Quickie, our super fast take on all the adulting things that matter to you. The holidays can be super jolly and joyful for some, but they can also come with a ton of stress, pressure, grief, and loneliness for many. So, today we’re diving into five expert-backed mindset hacks to survive the holidays.Listen to our chat to learn more about:Setting clear boundaries with yourself and loved ones: 1:50The benefits of an *easy* gratitude practise: 4:08How to “gamify” holiday drama and stress as a way of (pretty damn fun) coping: 5:30Dealing with grief and the loss of loved ones during the holiday season: 8:16Creating new traditions and making your own meaning during the holidays: 12:10We hope this episode helps you survive the “most wonderful time of the year” a little better during these particularly strange times. Remember, you’re not alone—we’re all on this together. Stay safe and happy holidays, friends!Teach Me How To Adult is a podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit:teachmehowtoadult.caFollow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultpodcastFollow Gillian:instagram.com/yunggillianaire/Follow Cailyn:instagram.com/cailynmichaan/ Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Diversity shouldn’t be a trend, it should be a standard. Support for Black Lives Matter has dipped significantly since June, but racial inequality continues to permeate every facet of society—including our workplaces. Exactly six months after the senseless murder of George Floyd, we had the privilege of talking with Karlyn Percil about the racial pandemic we’re still facing, and the state of diversity and equality in the workplace, and what we can do to make businesses more inclusive. Because equitable work is a key to breaking the cycle of oppression, and the right to earn a living in a safe, inclusive workplace is a basic human right. In this episode, we learned how to use emotional intelligence and positive psychology to help create equal opportunities for BIPOC employees, to shift hiring practices and dated work cultures, and to eliminate harmful microaggressions that prevent employees from feeling safe enough to bring their whole selves to work.While it is 100% *our* job as white women to educate ourselves on systemic racism and how to be an anti-racist ally, we’re so grateful that Certified Emotional Intelligence and Neuro-Life Coach Karlyn Percil spent time chatting with us about how to leverage bravery, leadership, empathy and vulnerability to create more equitable and safe workplaces for BIPOC communities. Karlyn has dedicated her career to increasing emotional intelligence in the workforce and helping corporations plan and execute Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategies. She’s the CEO of KDPM Consulting, the Founder of SisterTalk Group, and she spreads her infectiously positive and empowering mindset tools on talk shows like CityLine, on CBC and in the pages of Forbes and Refinery29.Listen to our chat with Karlyn to learn more about: The current state of racial diversity in the workplace: 2:05Changes you can make right now to promote inclusivity and diversity at work: 3:00Why corporate “Listening and Learning” sessions are missing the mark, and how to improve them: 15:35The reality of changing “company culture”: 21:39What microaggressions sound like and how to take accountability: 22:30Why you will 100% screw up on your anti-racism journey, and why you should keep going out of your comfort zone: 24:28Using emotional intelligence to examine defensiveness, shame and fear: 30:16How to be a better ally through Karlyn’s LEAP strategy: 31:30The hiring practices that ensure inclusivity and equity: 36:10How to respond to racial injustice and getting “called in” on social media: 51:08Teach Me How To Adult is a podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit:teachmehowtoadult.caFollow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultpodcast Follow Gillian:instagram.com/yunggillianaire/Follow Cailyn:instagram.com/cailynmichaan/Follow Karlyn:karlynpercil.cominstagram.com/karlynpercillinkedin.com/karlynpercil/kdpmconsultinggroup.com/ Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Welcome to this week's Quickie, our super fast take on all the adulting things that matter to you. This week, we’re diving into *realistic* tips on how you can become a morning person with an AM routine that works for you.We all know that research shows having a productive routine in the morning can set the stage for success. So we did our homework and researched the routines of successful, high-achieving women we love, and five science-backed ways to create a morning routine that works for YOU.But let’s be real, mornings are not for everyone. So this won’t be a preachy episode where we tell you how perfect our morning routines are, because we’re not robots, and mornings are tough. But If you’re listening to this, it’s probably because you want to hack your AM routine and be a bit more of a morning person. So listen to our chat to learn more about: Debunking the shame around not being an early riser: 1:55Celebrity morning routines we love, from Pryanka Chopra Jonas to Oprah: 3:30Our current morning routine tricks and hacks: 8:455 science-backed tips for creating your perfect morning routine: 10:54Teach Me How To Adult is a podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit:teachmehowtoadult.caFollow 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:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

It seems like pivot and resiliency are the hottest buzzwords of 2020. After all, change and adversity are the only constant in this life, and if this year 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. Shifting our mindsets, perception and reactions is far from easy, but that’s the key to healthily recovering from turmoil and trauma. So, we called in mindset and success coach Leisse Wilcox to teach us everything we need to know about how to cultivate mental resilience and turn whatever life throws at you into a beautiful story. And Leisse is not just your average coach. She is a coveted mindset coach, podcast host, AND bestselling author, who is changing the global conversation on emotional health & wellness. She literally wrote the book on turning adversity into opportunities for growth, joy and beauty. Listen to our chat with Leisse to learn more about:Our tools for bouncing back from adversity: 2:08Why your mindset matters: 8:50The meaning of emotional alchemy (turning the dark and heavy pieces of your life into something beautiful and light): 10:37Leisse’s 10 steps to cultivating emotional alchemy: 13:11How to avoid toxic positivity and *actually* deal with your sh*t: 25:46Ways to process and feel your feelings: 28:33How to make a difficult life change with grit and grace: 30:31The importance of staying in the present moment and “zooming out”: 34:27Why gratitude is the key to mindset: 38:52Teach Me How To Adult is a podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit:teachmehowtoadult.caFollow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultpodcast Follow Gillian:instagram.com/yunggillianaire/Follow Cailyn:instagram.com/cailynmichaan/Follow Leisse:leissewilcox.ca/instagram.com/leissewilcox/Get her book:To Call Myself Beloved Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Welcome to this week's Quickie, our super fast take on all the adulting things that matter to you. This week, we’re diving into something we all need help with right now... how to navigate the news responsibly, while protecting our mental health. With COVID-19 numbers surging around the world, the upcoming US election, and the onslaught of disasters that 2020 has served up, there is more news being consumed than ever before, and it can be seriously overwhelming trying to stay up to date with accurate info, without going crazy. So we did our homework on how you can stay informed without sacrificing your sanity. Listen to our chat to learn more about: The importance of reading beyond the headlines & fact checking: 2:00How to avoid confirmation bias and learn all sides to a story: 2:45Identifying innate biases in the media: 4:12Finding sources that *explain* the news, rather than just breaking it: 6:13Different ways to consume the news that work for YOUR lifestyle: 8:42Drawing boundaries on your media intake for your mental health: 11:27Good news resources for when you need a smile: 14:46How to stay up to date with COVID without having anxiety: 16:02Teach Me How To Adult is a podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit:teachmehowtoadult.caFollow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultpodcast Follow Gillian:instagram.com/yunggillianaire/Follow Cailyn:instagram.com/cailynmichaan/ Fact Checking Resource:https://www.snopes.com/Media Outlet Bias Check:https://mediabiasfactcheck.comThe Media Bias Chart:https://www.adfontesmedia.com/ Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Businesses of all sizes have taken a ROUGH hit in 2020, and unstable employment is a stressor for everyone right now. So today we’re talking about how to bounce back from a layoff and what to do if it happens to you, with the help of Latesha Byrd, a certified career coach, talent development consultant, Google Digital Coach, and CEO of Byrd Career Consulting. Whether you’ve been laid off due to COVID, industry shifts, or company restructuring, remember that you are not to blame, and you’re so much more than what you do from 9-5. The best way to bounce back is with a solid strategy: You can start by identifying your purpose, getting intentional about job applications, and as Latesha says, “staying ready so you don’t have to get ready.”Listen to our chat with Latesha to learn more about: Our experience with how to handle a layoff: 2:40Latesha’s journey to Byrd Career Consulting: 17:273 key things to do after you’ve been laid off: 19:00How to mentally bounce back from job loss: 21:59 How to gain your confidence back: 24:18Why you need a “Career Readiness Toolkit”: 26:36How to grow your network: 28:44How to address your layoff in an interview: 32:013 important traits that all top talent have: 34:37Important questions to ask in an interview: 37:18How to ask companies about their diversity & inclusivity policies: 40:14Using LinkedIn to build your personal brand: 41:11Teach Me How To Adult is a podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit:teachmehowtoadult.caFollow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultpodcast Follow Gillian:instagram.com/yunggillianaire/Follow Cailyn:instagram.com/cailynmichaan/Follow Latesha:https://www.instagram.com/latesha_byrdhttps://twitter.com/Latesha_Byrdhttps://www.lateshabyrd.com/Latesha’s Career Chasers Membership Clubwww.careerchasersclub.com/ Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

This week’s topic is a tough one, but it’s something that we’ll all have to navigate at some point in our lives despite most of us feeling totally unequipped to cope with it. We’re talking about grief, with the help of mental health professionals Eleanor Haley and Litsa Williams, the founders of popular website and podcast What’s Your Grief. Whether you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, the general uncertainty of the pandemic, job loss, a breakup, a difficult diagnosis, or the loss of connection with the people you love, you might be experiencing grief in ways you didn’t even realize. And here’s the thing: there’s no “right” way to grieve. It looks completely different for everyone.Listen to our chat with What’s Your Grief to learn more about:Our personal experiences coping with grief: 2:29How to identify your individual grief coping style: 11:33Coping with anticipatory vs. unexpected grief: 15:59What not to say to someone who is grieving: 18:28Getting comfortable talking about loss, as a griever and a supporter: 24:02How to deal with loss during a pandemic: 27:04How to survive the holidays when you’re grieving: 32:24Identifying and managing grief triggers: 35:36Finding balance between grieving and living life again: 41:20Why alcohol and grief aren’t always bffs: 45:30 Teach Me How To Adult is a podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.caFollow us on the ‘gram: instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultpodcast Follow Gillian: instagram.com/yunggillianaire/Follow Cailyn: instagram.com/cailynmichaan/Follow What’s Your Grief:instagram.com/whatsyourgrief/www.whatsyourgrief.comListen to the What's Your Grief PodcastTry the 10 day coping with grief challenge:https://school.whatsyourgrief.com/p/10-day-coping-with-grief-from-home-challenge Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

This week we’re mixing things up with a solo deep dive into some career #RealTalk! We’ve gotten lots of questions about how we got our start in the Media and Entertainment industry, so we’re bringing you the good, the bad and the ugly of how we go to where we are today, and our biggest tactical career takeaways.So pour yourself a glass and join us for happy hour as we chat about our career journeys, the biggest lessons we learned along the way, the best pieces of advice we ever received, and how to pursue a career you’re passionate about.Listen along to hear more about:Gill’s journey to magazine editing and video producing: 1:40Cailyn’s journey to movie marketing: 6:07Gill’s biggest lessons, from never playing small to learning when to say yes and no: 10:57Cailyn’s biggest lessons, including the power of good leadership and the importance of negotiation: 20:47Best advice Gill ever received: 29:21Best advice Cailyn ever received: 31:18 Teach Me How To Adult is a podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.caFollow 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:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

We’re back with Part 2 of our highly anticipated relationship episode with relationship therapist, Liz Earnshaw! In this episode we chat with Liz about the four power struggles in a relationship, why you should go to bed angry, how to recover from betrayal, how to set healthy boundaries, and how to help your partner if they are dealing with mental health issues.If you missed Part 1, be sure to go back and listen to episode 13, where we talked about surviving quarantine with your partner, managing long distance relationships (especially during COVID-19), avoiding Dr. Gottman’s Four Horsemen (Criticism, Defensiveness, Contempt and Stonewalling), dealing with life’s stresses as a team, and more!Tune in to hear more about:- The most common relationship issues couples come to Liz with: 11:20- Four power struggles that can crop up in conflict: 13:44- How to move past a betrayal in your relationship: 18:18- How to set healthy boundaries in your relationship: 21:12- How to seek or offer support when one partner is dealing with mental health struggles: 23:34Liz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of A Better Life Therapy in Philadelphia. She helps couples through issues like betrayal, grief, loss, and trauma, while teaching the art of communication. Teach Me How To Adult is a podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.caFollow us on the ‘gram: instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultpodcast Follow Gillian: instagram.com/yunggillianaire/Follow Cailyn: instagram.com/cailynmichaan/Follow Liz: instagram.com/lizlistens/ Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Hi friends! We’re back after a brief hiatus to bring you an exciting new batch of episodes that we think you’ll love.We want to ensure that this podcast is super relevant and helpful in our current climate, so we’ve re-thought all of the episodes for this season and we’re committed to bringing you diverse guests and topics that matter most right now! We’re also going to be switching up our frequency so that we can continue to release thoughtful and well-researched episodes, with some seriously inspiring experts.This pause has given us the opportunity to reflect and educate ourselves on the most crucial matters that society is facing right now. To learn more and contribute to funds that are fighting for racial justice, check out the links below. To donate to the Official George Floyd Memorial Fund CLICK HERETo donate to the Official Justice for Breonna Taylor Fund CLICK HERETo donate to the Black Lives Matter Movement CLICK HERE Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Welcome to this week's Quickie, our super fast take on all the adulting things that matter to you. Spring has finally sprung, and since we’ve all been stuck in our homes for ages, this is the prime time to spring clean your life! In this week’s episode, we’re making organization fun again, and diving into simple ways to organize your home, your work life, and your time.Tune in to hear more about:- The psychology behind organization & its impact on our mental health : 4:00- How to tidy your home using Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method of Essentials: 5:00- Some of our favourite around-the-house organization hacks & products: 7:06- How to clean up your computer & Inbox: 9:00- Keeping your finances organized (hellllo tax time!): 10:38- How to schedule and track your time effectively: 11:43(PS: if you still need a little help getting your taxes organized, check out our Canadian tax prep checklist to help you track everything you need before you submit, at teachmehowtoadult.ca/taxes.) Teach Me How To Adult is a podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.caFollow 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:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Today we’re talking about relationships: The struggles couples are facing right now, communication strategies to help improve things, and what we’ve learned about our own relationships in quarantine. Couples are navigating totally new and unprecedented stressors in their relationships right now due to COVID-19, so we called in relationship therapist Elizabeth Earnshaw, who helps her clients and hundreds of thousands of social media followers develop healthier relationships everyday.Liz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of A Better Life Therapy in Philadelphia. She helps couples through issues like betrayal, grief, loss, and trauma, while teaching the art of communication.Tune in for Part 1 of our relationship deep dive to hear more about:- What we’ve learned in our relationships: 1:49- How to manage long distance relationships: 10:15- How to handle quarantining with your partner 24/7: 15:05- How to use this time together to reconnect: 18:35- How to avoid Dr. Gottman’s Four Horsemen, AKA the four toxic conflict styles of Criticism, Defensiveness, Contempt and Stonewalling: 19:51- How to deal with life’s stresses as a team: 32:04 Teach Me How To Adult is a podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.caFollow us on the ‘gram: instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultpodcast Follow Gillian: instagram.com/yunggillianaire/Follow Cailyn: instagram.com/cailynmichaan/Follow Liz:instagram.com/lizlistensabetterlifetherapy.com Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Welcome to this week's quickie, our super fast take on all the adulting things that matter to you. If you’re like us, you may be feeling more stressed (and moody) than usual. Many of us deal with some level of stress at the best of times, but when you toss a global pandemic and quarantine into the mix, it’s safe to say that almost everyone is feeling anxious in some capacity. We interviewed therapist Megan Rafuse a while back, and we’re bringing you a few highlights from our conversation that are super relevant and helpful for anyone who is feeling stressed today. So carve out a little time for you right now, and listen in for our key takeaways on how to manage stress, deal with anxiety, nourish yourself and find more balance.Megan is a mental health innovator who specializes in millennial wellness. She’s the owner of the Toronto-based therapy clinic, Shift Collab, which offers one-on-one therapy and mental health workshops, catering to busy, highly-driven young adults. Megan’s relatable approach to mental wellness makes it so accessible for everyone, and her tips on managing stress and burnout have really helped us over the past few months.If you’re looking for tangible resources to help you navigate your mental wellness, we’ve created a life balance wheel and emotion bank account worksheet for you to use at teachmehowtoadult.ca/stressless! Tune in to the episode for Megan’s guidance on how to use them. Teach Me How To Adult is a podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.caFollow us on the ‘gram: instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultpodcast Follow Gillian: instagram.com/yunggillianaire/Follow Cailyn: instagram.com/cailynmichaan/Follow Megan:instagram.com/meganrafuse/ instagram.com/theshiftcollabwww.shiftcollab.com Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Mo Money Mo Problems, She Works Hard For Her Money, If I Had A Million Dollars… Clearly, money is on everyone's minds right now, but most of us can't make sense of how to manage it. Today we're diving into money management and the psychology behind how we spend our money, with finance expert Melissa Leong. We’re covering how to budget your money, savings hacks, the link between happiness and money, and how to design the life you want with financial freedom.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. Melissa makes personal finance fun, relatable, and feel-good, so be sure to listen and get ready to take control of your money! Teach Me How To Adult is a podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.caFollow us on the ‘gram: instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultpodcastFollow Melissa:melissaleong.cominstagram.com/lisleong Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

If you want to revamp your morning routine, start working out, read more, meditate, track your spending, or drink more water... this one’s for you. You’ve probably heard the saying, “excellence is not an act but a habit.” But how do you actually form new habits that stick? In episode 10, we’re diving into how to hack your habits, since a lot of us have more time and space to work on developing new behaviours right now.It can feel daunting to find motivation right now, but here’s a major key: Habits don’t need to be huge, crazy life changes! They actually work best when they’re small, subtle tweaks, and the best way to make them automatic processes is by building a routine where you stack habits, form cues, stay realistic and consistent, and schedule in your new action everyday.Listen to the episode and get going on your glow-up today! We’ve created a free downloadable habit tracker to help you get started, so be sure to check it out here and start tracking your progress: teachmehowtoadult.ca/habits Teach Me How To Adult is a podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit:teachmehowtoadult.caFollow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultpodcast Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

If you’ve been thinking about getting back into your health and fitness routine (especially while we’re stuck at home), we got you. In episode 9, we sit down with fitness coach and founder of Born To Sweat, Beverley Cheng, to learn about motivation tips, how to set realistic goals, how to properly track your progress, proper form for weight room power moves, and three things you can start doing TODAY to live a healthier life (spoiler alert: we need to start drinking water).Beverley is the brains (and brawn) behind Borntosweat.co which serves up fitness, health, recipe and wellness content. She hosts epic fitness retreats, runs a 1:1 coaching program and a variety of workout programs, and she has her own clothing apparel line! Prepare to get super fired up and inspired. Teach Me How To Adult is a podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit:teachmehowtoadult.caFollow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultpodcastFollow Beverley:instagram.com/beverleychengborntosweat.co Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Welcome to this week's quickie, our super fast take on all the adulting things that matter to you. If you’re like us, you might be struggling to sync up your sleep schedule with this new WFH life we're living due to the Coronavirus. We all know we should be getting the coveted eight hours of sleep a night, but it’s easier said than done. So today, we’re diving into six tried-and-tested tips to help you sleep better. Teach Me How To Adult is a podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit:teachmehowtoadult.caFollow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultpodcast Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

It’s a tough time for entrepreneurs, small businesses and freelancers right now as we all feel the effects of Coronavirus, so we’re diving into how you can pivot your business to digital. Now is the best time to experiment with new revenue streams and digital platforms, because YOUR BUSINESS DESERVES TO MAKE IT!We called in digital guru and productivity expert Alyssa Coleman for all the strategies and motivation you need to help your small business survive and thrive. She gives us tactical advice on everything from how to take your business online and sell in a sensitive way, to building an email list, killing it on social and creating new digital content and products. Plus, listen for a dose of inspo on all the ways small businesses are making a big impact, and how you can help support other businesses trying to stay afloat.Teach Me How To Adult is a podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit:teachmehowtoadult.caFollow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultpodcastFollow Alyssa Coleman:instagram.com/alyssacoleman.caalyssacoleman.ca Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Welcome to this week's quickie, our super fast take on all the adulting things that matter to you. Most of us are figuring out how to work from home right now as we all practice social isolation to slow the spread of Coronavirus. It can be a tough adjustment, so we’re bringing you three super easy and effective productivity hacks to help you work faster and smarter, so you can tackle that to-do list like a boss! Have a quick listen, and let us know what helps you manage your time and workload at home.Teach Me How To Adult is a podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit:teachmehowtoadult.caFollow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultpodcast Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Real talk...Did you know the average person has about 50,000 thoughts a day?! The best way to gain control of your thoughts and emotions is with a solid mindfulness and meditation practice. And in these stressful times, getting grounded is more important than ever. So, in this week’s episode, we learned how to master our thoughts and get mindful AF with the mindfulness Queen herself, Nina Purewal.Nina has been studying mindfulness and meditation for over 20 years! She's the co-author of the bestselling book, Let That Sh*t Go, and the owner of Pure Minds, a company that runs mindfulness workshops for the public and corporate sectors. So sit back, relax, and...let that sh*t go! Teach Me How To Adult is a podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit:teachmehowtoadult.caFollow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultpodcastFollow Nina, Kate and Let That Sh*t Go:https://www.letthatshitgothebook.com/https://www.instagram.com/nina.pure.minds/https://www.instagram.com/kate.petriw/https://www.instagram.com/letthatshitgo_book/ Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Sit back, relax and unwind with a lovely guided meditation from Nina Purewal. We hope this brings you some peace. Nina has been studying mindfulness and meditation for over 20 years! She's the owner of Pure Minds, a company that runs mindfulness workshops for the public and corporate sectors, and she's also the co-author of the bestselling book, Let That Sh*t Go. Teach Me How To Adult is a podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit:teachmehowtoadult.caFollow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultpodcastFollow Nina and Let That Sh*t Go:https://www.letthatshitgothebook.com/https://www.instagram.com/nina.pure.minds/ Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt like you’re not good enough, or that you don't deserve the job or opportunity you’ve earned. That’s Impostor Syndrome talking, and most of us have experienced it at some point.Today we’re talking to an incredibly inspiring expert, Coach Raia Carey, who has so many motivational tips for stopping Impostor Syndrome in its tracks. Coach Carey is a 3x certified Life Coach and motivational speaker who specializes in confidence, visualization, and career coaching, and she gave us some FIRE strategies for gaining confidence and kissing Impostor Syndrome goodbye. Teach Me How To Adult is a weekly podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit:teachmehowtoadult.caFollow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultpodcastFollow Raia "Coach" Carey: instagram.com/coach.carey/ Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Welcome to this week's quickie, our super fast take on all the adulting things that matter to you. Today, we’re helping you get ready for tax season with Laura Davidson, an Accounting Consultant, Business Coach, Entrepreneur, and the founder of Modern Money, a financial resource for millennial women. Doing your taxes always feels daunting, but you just need to be prepared, organized and informed about how the whole process works. So listen in as we learn everything you need to know about taxes (especially for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and freelancers), from tax credits and deductions to RRSPs and charging HST. Teach Me How To Adult is a weekly podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit:teachmehowtoadult.caFollow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultpodcastFollow Laura:instagram.com/misslauradavidson/instagram.com/modernmoney_/ Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Welcome to season one of Teach Me How To Adult! We’re so excited that you’re joining us on our journey to crush adulthood so we can live our best damn lives. Meet your hosts Cailyn Michaan and Gillian Berner as we share our vision for the podcast and the experiences that led us to making our dream millennial self-help guide a reality. Teach Me How To Adult is a weekly podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.caFollow us on the ‘gram: instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultpodcastFollow Gillian: instagram.com/yunggillianaire/Follow Cailyn: instagram.com/cailynmichaan/ Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube