#20 Why Did No One Warn Me That Life Is Such a Scam? Small Psychological Truths About Life

from Life Happens* · host Michelle R Williams and Nick Hirst

Why did no one warn me that life is such a scam?If you’ve ever thought that… this episode is for you.In the latest Life Happens, Michelle and Nick dive into the things no one tells you about adulthood — from the shock of real responsibility to the strange feeling that you never quite become a “proper” adult.They explore leaving home and what that really feels like, freedom vs responsibility, the hidden psychological costs of adult life, why your “inner child” never really leaves, and more.And… how much of an adult are you, really?Take the quiz they try in the episode and compare your result:https://archive.thetab.com/uk/2019/07/11/take-this-quiz-to-find-out-how-much-of-an-adult-you-actually-are-110831Listen now to Life Happens* and join the conversation.You will find everything about Life Happens* here:https://linktr.ee/lifehappens.podcast

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