Adulthood Loading Podcast

Episodes

1. 21

   Exploring Gentle Parenting with Montessori Dad

   Step into the world of Gentle Parenting with us in our newest Adulthood Loading podcast episode! We're thrilled to have expert Patrick Andrews, also known as Montessori Dad, for an enlightening chat about 'Gentle Parenting,' a parenting approach that we know deviates from traditional Caribbean...

   Jul 24, 2023

   52m
2. 20

   Generational Differences: Why Can't we Just Get Along?

   In this episode, we'll delve into the unique challenges and opportunities that arise when two individuals from different generations, namely Ms. Danielle Francis (adult daughter) and Mrs. Indira Demeritte-Francis (mother), come together in a familial relationship. We'll be discussing the ways in...

   Jul 3, 2023

   54m
3. 19

   Beating Burnout & Building Balance

   Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and struggling to find balance in your life? Don't let burnout hold you back from living your best life – join us for this empowering and insightful episode, and discover how to bounce back from burnout and thrive in the face of stress.

   Apr 24, 2023

   36m
4. 18

   The real reason why laziness gets in the way of our goals

   On this episode, Emma and Marissa discuss laziness and how it can be holding you back in ways you never imagined. We will explore the psychology behind why we feel lazy and the best tool to overcome it so that you can stay motivated and focused on achieving your goals. So, if you’ve been feeling...

   Jan 23, 2023

   33m
5. 17

   Is social media an alternate reality?

   Ever wonder why sometimes social media can get us in our feels? Listen to Emma, Marissa and special guest LaToy talk social media and how its changed what it means to be successful.

   Nov 14, 2022

   41m
6. 16

   Generating Wealth in your 20s pt.2

   In the final part of this two-part series, experts in finance get into more of what we really want to know: how to *actually* start saving and investing in 2022, and why it’s so important for us to invest (instead of just save) in this day and age.

   Aug 1, 2022

   32m
7. 15

   Generating Wealth in Your 20s pt.1

   As young adults, we were taught to never talk about 3 things publicly: politics, religion and money. But by the title of this episode you should know which one we’re gonna be getting into today. In this episode of a two-part series, experts in finance talk with us about some of the ways to...

   May 30, 2022

   32m
8. 14

   What's really holding you back from starting therapy?

   This year alone has been filled with so much uncertainty and a lot of us may have been left with more anxiety, depressive symptoms, and quite possibly the tendency to drink more and abuse other substances. More than that, without our usual distractions, we may have been left to reflect on a lot…

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   Mar 14, 2022

   32m
9. 13

   Adulting as a Young Mom

   Young adulthood was already hard. Throw an unexpected pregnancy into the mix and imagine what can happen. Even with all this, our special guest, Martha managed love, a baby, school, gossipy people, and so much more gracefully and more importantly, as her authentic self. If you want to hear more...

   Nov 21, 2021

   51m
10. 12

    All things communication and how to fix it

    Picture this....you’re in line and somebody skips you, what do you do? Are you going to call them out on it or are you going to let it ride? What about speaking up then your partner does something you don't like? Are you saying exactly what's on your mind or waiting for them to just know what…

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    Oct 24, 2021

    56m
11. 11

    Can positivity be toxic or nah?

    Raise your hand if you’ve ever heard these phrases: "Good vibes only" "Cheer up" "Everything happens for a reason" "It could be worse" While the intention behind these sayings can mean well, it leaves no room for how we’re actually feeling and robs us of the opportunity to address how we actually...

    Oct 4, 2021

    49m
12. 10

    Help Me! I'm Stuck

    In the first episode of Season 2, Emma, Marissa, and guest, Alicia a. k. a "Nyobi", discuss being stuck, getting unstuck, and why making decisions can be so hard as an adult. A big part of living your best life is living it how you want to, and a key way that you do this is by making decisions....

    Sep 20, 2021

    41m
13. 9

    Being Present

    This episode feels like it was completed just in time. With so much going on it feels so much easier to get caught up in the "what if's" and the "back then's" than to deal with the realities we're facing today. In this episode, Marissa and Emma talk about what makes this disconnection from the...

    Mar 29, 2021

    36m
14. 8

    "No New Friends"

    Let's just say it: making friendships, especially during adulthood can be...*whispers* AWKWARD, to say the least. Ahhh...it feels so good to get that out! So, yes, you guessed it...on this episode, we discuss the possibility of making, maintaining, reviving, and even ending friendships in...

    Mar 15, 2021

    29m
15. 7

    Work-Life Balance...does it exist?

    It's safe to say at this point the holidays are long gone and we're back into the full swing of things at work or school. Despite talks on how important it is to have work-life balance, for a lot of us it still remains something just outside of our reach. We've heard all the tips on what we…

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    Mar 1, 2021

    36m
16. 6

    Valentine's Day Loneliness

    Join us as we talk about Valentine's Day Loneliness among singles, couples, and everyone in between. This pandemic has left a lot of us feeling very lonely, and on a day that can be filled with much love and connection, we may find ourselves feeling even more alone. Why do we feel this way and…

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    Feb 11, 2021

    27m
17. 5

    Get SMART

    So it's about that time when January felt like it took a year to pass by and all the New Year excitement has worn off. We can't help but ask....how dem' New Year Resolutions looking though? Trust us, when we say we know how hard it is to stay motivated to the goals you set at the start of the…

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    Feb 1, 2021

    25m
18. 4

    New Year, New Me?

    The New Year can be an exciting time. It can also be a period filled with much pressure, among other feelings. Join us as we discuss New Year's pressure in 2021 and the ways that we can help this pressure to feel lighter.

    Jan 18, 2021

    15m
19. 3

    Navigating the Holiday Blues

    We're back to discuss managing the holidays and the emotions that come with them.

    Dec 27, 2020

    20m
20. 2

    There’s an Imposter among us?

    Join us as we discuss the elephant in the room: Imposter Syndrome.

    Dec 7, 2020

    22m
21. 1

    Dustin' Off the Mic

    Emma & Marissa dust off their mics in their first episode to discuss adulthood myths, expectations, and everything in between.

    Oct 30, 2020

    22m