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EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 25 MIN

Back to Basics LIFESKILLS!

from iDulting: Your source for idulting advice, lifehacks, tips, and tricks for intermediate adults! · host Kathleen W

The episode kicks off with Paul and Kathy sharing their own recent "adulting fails"—those moments where neglecting a basic skill cost time, money, or sanity.Paul introduces the concept of the "Adulting Tax"—the literal price you pay (like a $150 plumber fee for a 5-minute fix) when you don’t know the basics. He sets the goal for the episode: building a baseline of self-reliance so a small bump in the road doesn't break your entire week.Kathy validates the listeners who feel overwhelmed, pointing out that nobody is born knowing how to bleed a radiator or iron a collar, and modern school systems completely skipped over "Home Ec." Kathy reminds the audience that mastering these skills is a process of small wins. "You don't have to fix a deck tomorrow. Just go find your water main tonight." Paul wraps up the episode by driving home the theme of empowerment: taking control of the small things gives you the bandwidth to handle the big things.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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