Figuring It Out

Friendships in your 20's are often tough to navigate. It's been said that this time of our lives is "the great scattering" with friends moving away and entering chapters of life that don't align with your own. All of this on top of the fact that it's not always super easy to find great friends. In this episode we will explore navigating the different types of friendships, the importance of having an eclectic group of friends for all life scenarios, and how to make longstanding friendships that fulfill you. Follow Alby: https://www.instagram.com/albyxalberto/ Follow The Show: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.it.outpod/

Life is a never ending journey. We are constantly learning new things about ourselves and growing to try and figure out who we are. But what does it mean to find yourself, and how exactly do we do it? Join Alby in a conversation this week on his own tips and experiences in finding himself, and why our 20's are such an important time to get in-touch with our highest selves. Follow The Show: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.it.outpod/ Follow Alby: https://www.instagram.com/albyxalberto/

What does it mean to heal? In our 20's we often work on undoing a lot of what was passed onto us from the adults in our lives prior. Join Albert and Kayla as they discuss their journeys on healing some of their preconceived beliefs and how you can too! Follow The Show: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.it.outpod/ Follow Alby: https://www.instagram.com/albyxalberto/ Follow Kayla: https://www.instagram.com/kay_demm/

WOW! Been a while since the last episode. Join Alberto this week as he dives into some of the harder, but most important, life lessons he's had to learn as of late. Follow The Show: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.it.outpod/ Follow Alby: https://www.instagram.com/albyxalberto/

It is so important for us to be more self-aware and notice our own triggers and traumas. In this episode Alby dives into how to live a more conscious and fulfilling life and why your 20's are the perfect time to begin living more consciously. Follow The Show: Follow Alby:

Part of the growing pains of these years of our lives are that we sometimes outgrow friends and romantic partners. But part of the beauty is that as we continue to grow we meet more people who enhance our lives. In this episode, Albert talks about how our relationships with friends/family/ and lovers change and how to cope. Follow The Show: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.it.outpod/ Follow Alby:https://www.instagram.com/albyxalberto/

The idea of "Feeling Behind" is completely normal as we move through life. Especially in our 20's and in the age of social media it's nearly impossible to not feel like you are falling behind in some capacity. In this episode, Alberto breaks down how we can combat these thoughts and emotions of feeling behind and where exactly they come from. Follow The Show:https://www.instagram.com/figuring.it.outpod/ Follow Alby: https://www.instagram.com/albyxalberto/

Each new years is a great time for us to reflect back and look inward to the year we had and the lessons we learned. In this episode, Albert offers insight on how to make 2024 yours and evolve into the highest version of yourself.

How can traveling shift our world perspective, and elevate us to our higher selves? This week Alby is joined by Johnny De La Rosa, a friend he made while solo traveling in Colombia as they discuss places they have traveled to and what they have learned about themselves and the world in doing so. Follow The Show:https://www.instagram.com/figuring.it.outpod/ Follow Alby: https://www.instagram.com/albyxalberto/ Follow Johnny: https://www.instagram.com/johnny_.than/

Breakups and heartbreak are a right of passage that are part of life, but how can we truly move on and become the best versions of ourselves when our heart is in a million pieces? In this episode Alby gives his step by step guidance, and words of wisdom that have been passed onto him, to help him survive prior heartbreak. Follow The Show: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.it.outpod/ Follow Alby:https://www.instagram.com/albyxalberto/

Who/What is your inner child and how can we help them? In this episode Alby explores listening and healing your inner child to become a full functioning adult.

What does it mean to be a man, and how do traditional masculine roles influence us? This week Albert is joined by Anthony Long to discuss why it is so hard for men to be vulnerable and emotional, and how their lived experiences and relations to the men around them have restructured what it means to be a man. Follow The Show:https://www.instagram.com/figuring.it.outpod/ Follow Alby: https://www.instagram.com/albyxalberto/ Follow Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/aslanthonylong/

Albert is turing 25 soon - which means another year of reflection and growth. Join Alby in sharing everything he has learned by the age of 25. Follow The Show: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.it.outpod/ Follow Alby:https://www.instagram.com/albyxalberto/

All our lives we are asked who we are dating, how our partner is, and if we are looking for love. But, not enough people talk about the benefits of being single, and the importance of filling your own cup and making yourself a priority. Join Albert in a discussion on how to properly enjoy single hood , prioritize yourself, and manifest an AMAZING partner. Plus all the life lessons learned along the way. Follow the Show: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.it.outpod/ Follow Alby: https://www.instagram.com/albyxalberto/

Every 20-something feels an immense pressure to have their life trajectory aligned before the big 3-0. But is that necessarily fair? This week Albert is joined by his cousin, Erica Fagundes to see just exactly what wisdom a 30-something can pass to a 20-something. Join them in a discussion about all the life lessons you encounter in your 20's, and realize that you don't necessarily have it all figured out by 30. Follow The Show: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/figuring.it.outpod/⁠ Follow Alby:⁠https://www.instagram.com/albyxalberto/⁠ Follow Erica: https://www.instagram.com/hihiitserica/

Life is all about working on yourself, and showing up as the best version of you each and everyday. We are constantly tasked with trying to learn more about ourselves, grow from our mistakes, and work through certain traumas. This week Albert is joined by Celeste Maldonado Green, a former colleague and current friend/life mentor, as they both discuss the ways in which life has challenged them to grow, and all the general life lessons they have learned in between. Follow The Show: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.it.outpod/ Follow Albert: https://www.instagram.com/albyxalberto/ Follow Celeste: https://www.instagram.com/celestina_green/

Whether we like to admit or not all of us has struggled with our body image at some point or another. This week Alby is joined by Alexa Stevens, who shares her own experiences of being part of a dance program where her weight and "silhouette" were regularly monitored. She also recounts her experiences of the drastic measures many would take to perfect their silhouette and achieve the "Broadway Body" from crash diets, sleeping in garbage bags, and not drinking water. Join these two in an important discussion as to how once we learn to accept our bodies we become better at loving ourselves. Follow The Show: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.it.outpod/ Follow Alby: https://www.instagram.com/albyxalberto/ Follow Alexa: https://www.instagram.com/lexastevens/

Dating, love, and relationships can be a bit complicated as you're coming into the world. This week Albert and long-time friend/roommate Kayla Demarest talk about some of the biggest lessons they've learned about dating and love from healthy relationships to toxic situationships. Kayla talks about her current relationship and everything it has taught her and Albert shares all his bad date stories. Books Talked About: "8 Rules of Love" by Jay Shetty "All About Love" by Bell Hooks "The Defining Decade" by Meg Jay Follow The Show: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/figuring.it.outpod/⁠ Follow Alby:⁠https://www.instagram.com/albyxalberto/⁠ Follow Kayla: https://www.instagram.com/kay_demm/

Gen-Z and Millenials are the first generations to embrace therapy and have open and honest conversations surrounding mental health. This week, Albert is joined by Andrea Morrow, a licensed therapist and social worker, to discuss the benefits of therapy and better understand why more and more young people are being vulnerable about mental health. Follow The Show: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/figuring.it.outpod/⁠ Follow Alby:⁠https://www.instagram.com/albyxalberto/⁠

Navigating a career in your 20's is no joke. We are expected to know exactly what we want do for the rest of our lives by the time we turn 18. Or do we? This week, Alby and his long-time friend Libby Kallins discuss everything they've learned in their careers and what they aspire to be. You can also hear about the time Libby fell over a glass table in front of a famous music artist. Follow The Show: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.it.outpod/ Follow Alby:https://www.instagram.com/albyxalberto/ Follow Libby: https://www.instagram.com/libby.wav/

It is no secret that Alberto is proud of his heritage, but how have has he balanced having multi-ethnic identities, and what does that even mean? This week he is joined by friend and colleague Nicole Avazian, as they both discuss what it means to grow-up with multiple ethnic identities, multiple languages, and how being Latino-Americans has contributed to the way they view themselves in the world. Follow The Show: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.it.outpod/ Follow Alberto: https://www.instagram.com/albyxalberto/ Follow Nicole:https://www.instagram.com/nicoleavazian/

We hear all this talk about self-love and loving yourself, but what does that actually mean and how can we practice it? This week Alby is joined by Asada Monae as they discuss being comfortable on your own, daily acts of self-love and care, and the progress they've made in learning to love themselves. You can also hear about the time that Albert nearly died on his trip to Colombia.

Are there issues in the gay community that we are ignoring? Today I am joined by my college friend Luke Ullmann, who is currently traveling the world experiencing queer spaces and working on a book surrounding gay optics. Join us in a conversation about undiscussed issues pertaining to the gay community such as sexual harassment, body image, and our opinions on the infamous Grindr app, and learn about the time Albert almost got murdered on a hookup. Follow The Show: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.it.outpod/ Follow Alby: https://www.instagram.com/albyxalberto/ Follow Luke: https://www.instagram.com/lukeull21/