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(Mis) Adulting

by Mikayla Smith

A podcast where you can expect to hear all things about the realities of life. Your host, Mikayla Smith, discusses all the wonderful, terrible, and crazy things happening in life in her 20s. This podcast will serve you as a work-in-progress guide and answer (or at least try to) all the questions you have about living a lifestyle you thrive in. Welcome to the party, we're so glad you're here!

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Episodes

  1. Q3 Check-In (I didn't forget about you!)

    Q3 is here, and so are we. Let's check in to align on our goals for the rest of the rest and get ahead of our saboteurs, shall we? Thank you for showing up and for being here :)

  2. Dry January's Over...Now What? Reflections and Next Steps

    Dry January was awesome. Let's keep the momentum of reaching our goals and creating better habits in February! Please leave a rating and review of the pod :) Socials: Instagram: @mis.adulting Tiktok: @mis.adulting

  3. Signs That You're Evolving

    The signs are there, don't ignore them. Wonder why you're feeling a little different? That's called growth. Lean in to it and become who you're meant to be. Socials: Instagram: @mis.adulting TikTok: @mis.adulting

  4. Let's Catch Up: Refocus and Refresh

    HELLOOOOO 2026! Wow! New year, same me, but better. This episode is time for us to catch up and set intentions for the new year. (Mis) Adulting is getting a well deserved and needed refresh, stay tuned for all the exciting changes coming soon! Please be sure to leave a rating and review of the…

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  5. Listen to This for the Reminder You Need

    Welcome back to me! This episode is the reminder that I needed. I hope it finds you if you need it too :)

  6. 25 Things I've Learned by 25

    25?!? I'm just a girl!!! But seriously, there's a lot to learn in 25 years and I am so happy to share some of my favorite life lessons with you to celebrate this birthday milestone. I hope you enjoy and thank you for being here :) socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram ⁠@mis.s.adulting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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  7.  Mental Health Matters, Seeking Help and Building Resilience

    "Taking care of your mental health is an act of self-love." This episode is all about being aware of our mental health and knowing how/when to take care of ourselves. Thank you for being here :) socials//⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram @mis.s.adulting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @mis.s.adulting Trigger warning…

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  8. We are SO back

    76. Well hello hello! Welcome back to you AND me! After a few months break, it feels good to be back and sharing the podcast again. In this episode I discuss why I took a break, what I learned on my break, and what's in store this year. Thank you so much for being :) socials// ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠...

  9. 76//Pressing Pause (taking a break for reflection)

    In this episode, I share the decision to take a break from the podcast to recharge and reflect. Stay updated by following me on socials insta: @mis.s.adulting tiktok: @mis.s.adulting I'll see you soon. Thank you so much for being here :)

  10. 75//A Deep Dive Into Motivation (finding motivation and staying motivate)

    This episode is all about the second of the Big 3: Motivation. In this episode, we dive deep into the art of finding and maintaining motivation. Motivation is the driving factor in you acting on your goals, listen to this episode to hear about how to find motivation in different ways and for a...

  11. 74//New Month Reset (September 2024)

    In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of fall and how it can be the perfect time for a reset. Listen for practical tips and inspiring ideas to refresh your routine, set new goals, and realign intentions. Journal Prompts: What are you grateful for? Top 3 goals for the month Steps…

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  12. 73//A Deep Dive Into Intention (How to find it and set it)

    This episode is all about the first of the Big 3: Intention. If you're feeling lost or like you're not on the right path, you may need to evaluate your intentions for your life and make sure they are aligned to you. Listen to this episode to learn some ways you can find out what your intentions…

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  13. 72//The Big 3 You Need: Intention, Motivation, and Discipline

    Intention sets directions, motivation moves you, discipline keeps you going This episode is all about how to have intention, motivation, an d discipline when it comes to reaching your goals. You may not always have all 3 at the same time, but if you ever have none it's time dive deep and find…

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  14. 71// Life Update (new job, new city, new goals)

    Hello hello! Long time no chat...It's been for good reason, trust me! This episode is a life update on an exciting new chapter in my life. I am so excited to share this chapter with you and for what's to come in the future. Thank you so much for being here :) socials// ⁠instagram⁠ @mis.s.adulting...

  15. 70//Quote of Day: Get in the habit of asking yourself; Does this support the life I'm trying to create?

    Get in the habit of asking yourself; Does this support the life I'm trying to create? socials// instagram tiktok

  16. 69// Invest in Yourself, You're Worth It.

    This episode is about some of the ways, big and small, you can start investing in yourself to make continuous improvements and grow as a person. We can start thinking that some things are not worth our time or money when in reality, WE are worth the time and money spent to become better. Listen…

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  17. 68// What Does Your Summer Vision Board Look Like? Start Manifesting NOW!

    This episode is all about making your summer vision board and manifesting your life, dreams, and goals. Creating a vision board is one of my favorite things to do, now it's your turn to create the perfect vision board for YOU. Thank you so much for being here :) How to create a vision board:...

  18. 67//Evaluating Your Personal Brand

    This episode is about taking a moment of self-reflection to evaluate your personal brand. We all have one, is yours an accurate representation of the person you are and the person you are becoming? If so, great. Keep up the work and keep doing your thing. If not, that's okay! Take the proper…

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  19. 66// 2nd Quarter Team Meeting

    This episode is about reflecting on the first quarter of the year and moving forward strong in the second quarter. It's easy to let the months pass you by so lets take bit by bit in quarters. Get ready to get hyped up for the second quarter of the year and to be focused, determined, and strategic...

  20. 65//Quote of the Day

    “Don’t Let Life Make Your Choices For You, Make Your Own Choices For Your Life” socials// ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠personal gram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @smith_mikayla ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast gram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @mis.s.adulting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @mis.s.adulting

  21. 64// Make the Most of Your Weekend

    In this episode we talk about ways to make the most of your weekend and use it to accelerate you towards your goals, not move you backward. You can have fun, relax, and still work towards the life of your dreams. Listen to this episode to find out how. Thank you so much for being here :)…

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  22. 63// Major Update (what happened, where have I been, what's next?)

    This episode is a major update after being in the dark for a while. I needed time to reset and collect my thoughts and feelings but I am back and feeling a new wave of energy and emotions! Get ready for a new wave of content that will continue to help you be a better you. Thank you for being here...

  23. Podcastmas Reboot Day 9: Quote of the Day

    "Don’t let the 31st of December or 1st of January stress y’all out, friends. Every day is a new year. Every moment is. If it’s cold where you are, maybe you can hibernate and keep warm. Manifest every new thing in your own time or save it for the spring when every other living thing decides to...

  24. Podcastmas Reboot Day 8: 2024 Ins and Outs

    Welcome back to podcastmas! We are continuing with day 8 (with quite a few days in between) talking about our 2024 ins and outs. It's never too late to let things go or start something new so here's your chance! Thank you so much for being here :) socials// ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠personal gram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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  25. Podcastmas Reboot Day 7: Girl Talk About Hardcore Adulting and Being On Your Own with Jenna Lacasse

    This episode picks podcastmas up where we left off, talking about different topics surrounding adulting. This episode features (Mis)s Adulting's first guest EVER, my close friend Jenna! We were so excited to record and video this episode and we hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for being here :)...

  26. 25 Days of Podcastmas Day 6: Prioritize Your Skincare

    Happy PODCASTMAS ☃️ 🎄 DAY 6! On this episode we talk about prioritizing your skincare and creating a basic routine with the right products for your skin. Thank you so much for being here :) socials// ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠personal gram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @smith_mikayla ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast gram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @mis.s.adulting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

  27. 25 Days of Podcastmas Day 5: Quote of the Day

    Happy PODCASTMAS ☃️ 🎄 DAY 5! "I wanna see what happens if I don't give up." What an awesome quote to start our week. Look at how far you've come without giving up, now keep going. Thank you listening to this quick episode for some motivation and thank you so much for being here! socials//...

  28. 25 Days of Podcastmas Day 4: Feeling Lost, Finding Your way, and Not Losing Hope

    Happy 25 Days of PODCASTMAS 🎄☃️ DAY 4! On this episode we talk about feeling lost in life and some ways to try and find your purpose. Navigating life is already stressful, adding feelings of confusion and not knowing where to go or what to do can be overwhelming. We have to remember to ground...

  29. 25 Days of Podcastmas Day 3: Creating a Good and Productive Morning Routine

    Happy 25 Days of PODCASTMAS 🎄☃️ DAY 3! On this episode we talk about creating a morning routine to pair with your nighttime routine. Your mornings are essential in making sure you have a good and productive day, so we should be paying close attention to our routines and habits in the morning!…

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  30. 25 Days of Podcastmas Day 2: Monthly Reset + Nighttime Routine

    Happy 25 Days of PODCASTMAS 🎄☃️ DAY 2! On this episode we talk about resetting for the month of December and I walk you through my new nighttime routine that I will be using for the month (and hopefully after that!). Let's make the most of the last month of the year, we got this:) Thank you so...

  31. 25 Days of Podcastmas Day 1 of 25: Using gratitude to boost your mood and manifest your dreams

    Happy 25 Days of PODCASTMAS 🎄☃️ I am so glad you're here! For the next 25 days there will be an episode for each day with a different topic. I hope you enjoy me trying something new! This episode is about having a mindset of gratitude and abundance to help boost your mood and receive all the…

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  32. 53//Prepping For The New Year (annual self-evaluation and using the rest of the year to your advantage)

    This episode is all about the realization that the end of the year is coming whether we like it or not. Listen to this episode to find out how you can make the most of the rest of the year and start next year on the right foot. Thank you so much for being here :) socials// ⁠⁠personal gram⁠⁠...

  33. 52//Where Have I Been?! Life Update (being stranded, 75HARD, podcast updates)

    This episode recaps some major things that happened over that last couple of weeks. Not an excuse for no episodes, but pretty reasonable reasons for why there were not any. Thank you so much for being here :) socials// ⁠personal gram⁠ @smith_mikayla ⁠podcast gram⁠ @mis.s.adulting ⁠tiktok⁠...

  34. 51//Finding a Job After School

    In this episode I go through my process for finding a job after I graudated. Let's be real, it can be hard, daunting, and discouraging looking for the right fit but like I say in the episode, all you can do is put your bed foot forward and let everything work itself out. Listen for tips on…

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  35. 50//Are You Willing To Do What It Takes?

    In this episode I talk about some self reflection I've been having over the past year and more so the past few weeks. This episode is about you reflecting on your current situation and deciding if you are willing to do what needs to be done to get better. What may seem like a simple yes or no on...

  36. 49//Embrace the Season: Weekly Reset, Fall Activities, and Seizing the Year

    This episode is about when it's time to reset and start your week off fresh—a practice that can help you maintain balance and productivity in your life. We also talk about finding joy in fall activities, and making sure the rest of the year doesn't slip away without you making the most of it.…

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  37. 48//New Era Loading pt. 4: Welcome To Your New Era

    This episode is the last episode of the New Era Loading series! This episode is about the three things you need to stay in your era and truly make big changes. Once you have these three things, you will be unstoppable. Thank you for listening to the New Era Loading series and thank you so much…

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  38. 47//New Era Loading pt. 3: Plan Your Era

    This episode is part 3 to the 4 part series, New Era Loading. This episode includes a review of part 1 and 2 and then dives into the practical part of planning your new era and implementing the plan. It's going to be hard and it's going to take discipline, but you can do it :) thank you so much…

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  39. 46//New Era Loading pt. 2: Choose Your Era

    This episode is part 2 of our New Era Loading Series! In this episode we take some time to really think about what this next era is going to look like, so exciting! There is no shame in daydreaming, it means you want something real bad and in our case, we are going to get it. Listen up for some...

  40. 45//New Era Loading...(life update and new series announcement!)

    Long time no record!! It's been a while, but I'm back and better than ever! This episode is the start of something new and fresh, a new era. Join me on this self love, healing, and growth journey as life changes. It's never too late to find yourself or to get back on track and work towards your...

  41. 44// This Life Is Getting Hard to Romanticize...

    Remember when things were a little more enjoyable and life was a little sweeter? It seems like the past few weeks have been sad and drab and life has been so hard to romanticize. That's okay, this episode is all about recognizing those feelings and acknowledging how life can be crappy, and then…

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  42. 43//One Year Anniversary Reflection (you are stronger than you think)

    In this episode Mikayla reflects on her past year of podcasting and talks about a realization she made while reflecting. We are stronger than we think. When you think about life situations that you have gotten through, it was not by accident. It's because you were strong and kept going. We all…

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  43. 42//Chit-Chat (Nashville Eras Tour disaster, new job, podcast talk)

    In this episode we have a little chit chat (obviously). This chit chat was recorded on time but uploaded late, my apologies :( but its still here and filled with lots of good updates! Listen to this episode to hear about the disastrous Eras Tour concert, a visit to Nashville, my new job, and a…

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  44. 41// How to make the most of your summer (goals, habits, and things to do this summer)

    This episode is all about making the most of your summer this year so that you come out on top. Summer can fly by and while it can be filled with fun, we can also forget our priorities and goals we set for ourselves. This summer you can have fun AND get stuff done, the best of both worlds. Join…

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  45. 40//PT. 3 Do You Know Who's Watching? Navigating the Complexities of Digital Privacy

    This episode is the third episode in my research project series where I share with you the research I've been working on in graduate school! Do you know who's watching and who has access to your information on social media? It's time wake up and be more aware of your privacy! The world can be a...

  46. 39//PT. 2 Do You Know Who's Watching? Navigating the Complexities of Digital Privacy

    This episode is the second episode in my research project series where I share with you the research I've been working on in graduate school! Do you know who's watching and who has access to your information on social media? It's time wake up and be more aware of your privacy! The world can be a...

  47. 38// PT. 1 Do You Know Who's Watching? Navigating the Complexities of Digital Privacy

    This episode is the first episode in my research project series where I share with you the research I've been working on in graduate school! Do you know who's watching and who has access to your information on social media? It's time wake up and be more aware of your privacy! The world can be a...

  48. 37//Dealing with Graduation Anxiety

    The time is near....time for graduation! While this can be a fun and exciting time in our lives, it can also cause a lot of stress and feelings of anxiety. Not knowing what is going to happen next can be pretty scary and while we will never know what the future holds, we can learn how to cope…

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  49. 36//Listen to this for your weekly reset

    This episode is about how to reset to get in the right mindset to start your week strong! We oftentimes let our week get the best of us and it hinders our productivity and can negatively impact our mindset and energy. In this episode I talk about some tips to help you reset for the week and get…

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  50. 35//Chit-chat/rant (dealing with stress, the importance of mindfulness, and pushing yourself)

    This episode is a little rant/chit chat about what Mikayla has been going through the past week or so. If you've ever been stressed or overwhelemd, then you will definitely relate to a lot of what is said in this epsidoe. Even though things look bad now, there is light at the end of the tunnel…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast where you can expect to hear all things about the realities of life. Your host, Mikayla Smith, discusses all the wonderful, terrible, and crazy things happening in life in her 20s. This podcast will serve you as a work-in-progress guide and answer (or at least try to) all the questions you have about living a lifestyle you thrive in. Welcome to the party, we're so glad you're here!

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Mikayla Smith

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