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Announcement: A Summer Break And Gearing Up For Season 5

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Friends, this is a quick one to let you know I’m taking a quick summer break, and we’ll be back to our regularly programming in September with the launch of Season 5!

I’m so excited for what’s ahead — I’ll be bringing you more must-hear expert interviews AND video podcasts. (If you’re not already following the show on YouTube and Spotify, please take a minute to do so now!)

And if there are any topics, guests or questions you’d like me to cover in the coming season, I’d really love to hear from you, so hit me up on instagram or you can send any Qs through our website at teachmehowtoadult.ca.

I hope you’re all finding time for yourself this summer and doing things that light you up. I love you guys, see you in September!

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The Truth About Protein, Fibre, Gut Health & Metabolism: Nutrition Hacks + Debunking Diet Trends, with Abbey Sharp

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If you're confused by nonstop nutrition trends and conflicting health advice online… join the club. In this eye-opening episode, I chat with the internet’s favourite registered dietitian and nutrition expert, Abbey Sharp, to break down balanced nutrition tips, metabolism hacks, and what the latest science says about protein, fibre, gut health, and blood sugar balance.

Abbey is a Registered Dietitian (RD), a cookbook author, a TV nutrition expert, a YouTuber, host of the podcast Bite Back, and the founder of Abbey’s Kitchen. She dismantles diet culture with science and sass, and her core philosophy is that a pleasurable relationship with food, your body and your self is the fundamental secret to good health.

Join us as we as we dive deep into evidence-based nutrition science and debunk BS diet trends.

We’re cutting through the food noise to answer your top questions:

  • How much protein do you actually need to support satiety and muscle health?

  • Why fibre is essential for gut health and how it helps manage cravings

  • The surprising link between your gut microbiome and immune system, mental health, and more

  • How your microbiome affects calorie absorption

  • Debunking viral metabolism-boosting hacks (what actually works?)

  • Should you eat 3 big meals or snack throughout the day?

  • Does meal timing affect weight loss, blood sugar, or energy levels?

  • How sleep and hunger hormones like ghrelin, leptin and cortisol are connected

  • Easy, science-backed nutrition tips to support your health goals

  • The power of retrogradation and cooling your carbs

  • How important is working out for hormones and weight management?

  • Smart strategies to stabilize blood sugar and hormones through diet

Whether you're looking to feel more energized, support your digestion, or manage your weight without restriction, this episode is packed with balanced, no-bullshit tips for feeling your best.

Listen to our first episode with Abbey from season 1! 

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How To Master Prioritization: Overcome Busyness Addiction & Endless To-Do Lists with Productivity Minimalism | The Quickie

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I’ve been thinking a lot about prioritizing lately, mostly because I’ve been shifting the way I prioritize things in my life the last few months. My priorities desperately needed to change so that work wasn’t always #1, and I wasn’t always chasing an endless to-do list of busywork.

Because “when you prioritize the important over the urgent, you don’t just get more done, you get the right things done. And that’s the difference between a busy life and a meaningful one.” - Greg McKeown.

So today’s quickie reveals how to break free from the cult of busyness and master the art of prioritization using productivity minimalism principles inspired by Greg McKeown best-selling book, Essentialism. We dive into why you're focusing on urgent tasks instead of important priorities, along with actionable strategies to create a more meaningful, intentional life. I break down The Law of Inverse Prioritization, which explains why the most important things in life (health, relationships, personal growth) often get neglected while urgent but meaningless tasks consume all of our time and energy.

Tune in to hear:

  • Productivity minimalism strategies for focusing on high-impact activities

  • The difference between urgent and important

  • Time management tricks through intentional prioritization

  • Work-life balance and escaping the busyness addiction cycle

  • My priorities in this season of life (Burnout prevention, relationships, writing and health)

  • Time blocking techniques for non-negotiable important activities

  • 3 key questions for your prioritization and decision-making framework

  • Organizing your life around purpose and impact

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Transform Your Life & Habits Through Neuroplasticity: How to Rewire Your Brain & Regulate Dopamine with Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola

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Ready to rewire your brain and transform your habits? This re-released (now in video form!) episode features neuroscientist Nicole Vignola, the internet's favorite brain optimization expert, sharing evidence-based strategies for breaking bad habits, building positive routines, and leveraging neuroplasticity for lasting change.

Stay tuned for the science behind neuroplasticity and an inspirational look into how your brain's ability to change means you're never stuck in a negative pattern! Nicole breaks down the habit loop, explains why behavior change feels difficult, and reveals neuroscience-backed techniques for sustainable transformation.

Nicole Vignola is a leading neuroscientist, organizational psychology expert, keynote speaker, and author specializing in human optimization, longevity science, and peak performance coaching. Her research focuses on translating complex neuroscience into practical life transformation strategies.

This conversation will shift how you think about personal growth and give you the tools to create lasting transformation.

Join us as we cover:

  • Neuroplasticity principles for rewiring subconscious beliefs and thought patterns

  • Habit formation science: the anatomy of habits and making new behaviors stick

  • Brain optimization strategies for focus, learning, and peak performance

  • Improving mental health through targeted brain health practices

  • Dopamine regulation and its impact on motivation and time perception

  • Behavioral pattern interruption techniques and neurohacks

  • Productivity maximization by managing your mental energy currency

  • Phone addiction solutions and digital wellness strategies

  • Positive psychology applications for overcoming negativity bias

  • Nicole’s refreshing take on failure and resilience

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The Antidote to Burnout That Nobody Is Talking About (And The Hidden Cause) | The Quickie

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Hot take: Burnout isn’t always about doing too much… sometimes, it’s about doing too little of what actually matters. This week, we’re diving into a little-known root cause of burnout that can change how we prevent it and recover from it: a lack of meaning, connection, and energizing.

While the usual advice focuses on rest and reducing your workload, we’re exploring the lesser-known side of burnout — the one that creeps in when your work lacks purpose, when you feel chronically disengaged, or when your lifestyle is missing excitement, hobbies, and emotional fulfillment.

I’m all too familiar with burnout, so tune in to hear more about:

  • Why burnout isn’t always caused by stress or long hours

  • How boreout and emotional disconnection lead to the same exhaustion

  • How misalignment between your values and daily life creates chronic fatigue

  • Actionable ways to reintroduce energy, creativity, meaning, and connection into your life (inside and outside of work)

  • The need to take tech breaks, and why scheduling joy, hobbies, and human connection is non-negotiable

If you're feeling exhausted even after resting, stuck in a loop of apathy or wondering “what’s the point?”, this one is for you.

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The Science of Heart Coherence: How To Sync Your Heart and Mind For Stress-Relief And Emotional Regulation | The Quickie

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There’s a missing link in our mental health routines, and it has everything to do with our HRV (heart rate variability) and the emotional alignment of our mind and heart.

In this week’s quickie, we’re diving into the science of heart coherence — a powerful physiological state that can regulate your nervous system, reduce stress, and help you reconnect to your emotional intuition. This isn’t just a woo-woo idea… it’s backed by decades of research from the HeartMath Institute, and it shifted how I think about emotional wellness after I tried it in a recent therapy session.

Tune in as I recount my experience with HeartMath, a heart rate variability (HRV) tool that measures your emotional state and alignment in real time. We cover how heart-brain coherence works, how it improves emotional resilience, and why regenerative feelings like gratitude, compassion, and connection are more effective than logic or deep breathing alone.

Listen to learn about:

  • What heart coherence really means and why it optimizes our mental and physical health

  • The science behind HeartMath and HRV (Heart Rate Variability)

  • How emotions like gratitude and humour can instantly improve your physiological coherence

  • Why common coping strategies (like walking or box breathing) might not lead to coherence on their own

  • The role your heart plays in decision-making, emotional regulation, and stress

  • How to practice heart-focused breathing and coherence-building techniques

Whether you’re feeling burnt out, anxious, disconnected, or out of sync, this one’s for you.

🔗 Resources Mentioned:
– Learn more about HeartMath Institute
– HRV and coherence trackers (HeartMath Inner Balance sensor)
– Listen to Dr Joe Dispenza explain “Heart Coherence” on Lewis Howes School of Greatness

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Are We Approaching Mental Health Wrong? The Anti-Talk Therapy Changing How Therapists Treat Anxiety, Depression, OCD, and more, with psychologist sunniva itland

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What if we're approaching mental health all wrong? A revolutionary new therapy is debunking popular therapy narratives and changing how we treat anxiety and overthinking.

We’re continuing our Mental Health Awareness Month series with this introduction to Metacognitive Therapy (MCT), a groundbreaking new approach to treating anxiety, overthinking, OCD, depression, panic attacks, and more, without the usual coping strategies and trauma processing.

Unlike traditional talk therapy, Metacognitive Therapy helps people break free from the cycle of worry, rumination, and distress by targeting the way we think about our thoughts — not the thoughts themselves.

This is an especially exciting topic for me, as I’ve been working with the team at metacognitivetherapy.com as the Head Of Content for the past year, creating mental health resources including a website, social media channels, an app and a new podcast that’s still to come. MCT might just revolutionize how we treat mental health disorders.

I’m joined by Clinical Psychologist Sunniva Itland, founder of one of Norway's largest private psychology clinics and co-founder of metacognitivetherapy.com, to unpack this transformative therapy that's changing lives worldwide.

This is for anyone who hasn’t found a therapy or modality that’s really working to improve their mental health. Welcome to anti-therapy therapy.

Tune in to hear about:

  • How MCT differs from CBT, talk therapy, and other traditional approaches to anxiety disorders, OCD and depression

  • Sunniva's personal journey overcoming social anxiety using metacognitive therapy approaches

  • Why trauma-focused and emotion-processing therapies may be keeping you stuck

  • Why people develop mental health conditions VS others

  • How common mental habits like overthinking, symptom monitoring, and reassurance-seeking fuel anxiety

  • Recognizing unhelpful metabeliefs like “worrying keeps me safe” or “I can't control my thoughts

  • Why positive affirmations, reframing, mindfulness, and traditional coping strategies often backfire

  • Research-backed techniques for immediately reducing anxiety, like worry postponement and detached mindfulness

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Boost Mental Health & Heal Emotions With Creativity (Plus The Truth About Happiness), with IN-Q - Emmy-Nominated Poet & Multi-Platinum Songwriter

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One of the most powerful (and underused) tools for emotional healing is creative self-expression. In honour of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're diving into the powerful intersection of creativity, art, relationships, and mindset — and how you can use your unique voice to alchemize pain and struggle.

This episode is for anyone looking to improve their emotional resilience, self-awareness, and connection to others through the healing power of creativity. 

I’m joined by my favourite writer, IN-Q — an Emmy-nominated poet, multi-platinum songwriter, world renowned keynote speaker, best-selling author of Inquire Within and The Never Ending Now Poetry journal. IN-Q has written songs with artists like Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus and Mike Posner, and he was named to Oprah's SuperSoul 100 list of the world's most influential thought leaders. He hosts writing workshops around the world, and works with brands like Nike, Spotify, Google and Lululemon to help their teams tell their stories and find their authentic voice.

Tune in to hear more about:

  • How creative expression can help process trauma, anxiety, and loneliness

  • What’s causing our current mental health crisis?

  • Why creativity and storytelling are the most underused tools in the mental health toolkit

  • The wellness modalities that IN-Q taps into

  • The impact of technology and AI on our mental health

  • What is happiness, and have we commodified the pursuit of it?

  • How to cultivate more compassion and connection

  • Reconnecting to community in a lonely and isolated world

  • How to set healthy boundaries without isolating ourselves

  • Taking responsibility for our emotions in relationships

  • Co-regulating with your partner and establishing non-negotiables

  • Overcoming the fear of creating or sharing your work

I hope this episode helps you reconnect with yourself and your playful creativity.

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Get IN-Q's book Inquire Within and The Never Ending Now Poetry Journal. 

Listen to The Never Ending Now album.

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The Psychology of Money: Rewire Your Money Mindset, Stop Self-Sabotaging Habits & Build Financial Freedom, with Jessica Moorhouse

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Money stress is everywhere right now — rising interest rates, the cost of living crisis, inflation, layoffs, and a looming recession — we’re all feeling it. But the truth is, even in financially prosperous times, money can be a point of shame, anxiety, guilt, and avoidance for a lot of us. Your money history and money story shape your financial security throughout your life — but you can rewrite that story and heal your money mindset.

In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology of money and how to heal your relationship with it, so you can stop toxic financial habits, rewire your mindset, and actually build long-term wealth.

We called back returning guest, Jessica Moorhouse—Accredited Financial Counsellor, bestselling author of Everything but Money, host of the More Money Podcast, and a leading voice on personal finance and emotional literacy in financial wellness.

This isn’t just another budgeting or investing 101 episode… it’s a mindset shift that can set you up for success in your personal finances and your close relationships. Whether you're  struggling with debt or making $250K, this conversation will help you stop self-sabotage, understand your unconscious toxic beliefs, and make an actionable plan toward financial security.

Tune in to hear more about:

  • The emotional roots of money anxiety, guilt, shame, envy, and fear

  • Understanding the 3 toxic money patterns that keep you stuck (avoidance, money worship, and relationship codependence)

  • The impact of shame and judgment in your financial journey — and how to break that shame cycle

  • How ADHD and neurodivergence can affect spending, saving, and money organization

  • How your attachment style impacts your financial behaviour and the way you deal with money in relationships

  • The #1 mistake most people are making with money

  • Actionable advice for building wealth if you’re in debt or low income

  • How to manage setting up an emergency fund VS paying off debt VS investing

  • How to recession-proof your financial plan right now

Check out Jessica's book, Everything but Money.

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Toxic Dating Rules Debunked: Unconventional Approaches For Authentic Connection & Relationships

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This episode is for anyone who's tired of outdated dating “rules” that don’t reflect who they are and how we actually connect in 2025. I’ve recently dipped my toe back into the dating world, and the amount of toxic “rules” and overly-perscriptive advice floating around online is wild.

So today, I’m sharing my hot takes and unconventional dating perspectives to prioritize authenticity, connection, and your dating goals — without all the games.

Whether you’re dating for fun, looking for your forever person, or navigating something in between, this episode is a guide to more connected, conscious, and actually authentic dating. If you feel drained by casual dating culture, the fast food nature of apps, mixed signals and fuckboy energy, and attention-seeking games… keep. listening.

We’re debunking relationship myths like:

  • Why “keep the first date short” might be killing genuine connection

  • Why women shouldn’t always wait to be pursued

  • Why “play it cool” and “keep it casual” isn’t always the vibe

  • The truth about when to have sex

  • Should you talk about your exes on a date?

  • When you should consider exclusivity

  • How to use intentional conversations, clarity, vulnerability, and feedback to create deeper intimacy

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How To Handle Toxic Workplaces, Bad Bosses, & An Unstable Job Market: Career Advice You Actually Need with Emily Durham (AKA Emily The Recruiter)

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There’s a lot going on in the job market right now, with a looming recession, mass layoffs, and AI changing the way we work. Whether you’re stuck under a micromanaging boss, navigating office drama, dealing with return-to-office mandates, or questioning your entire career path… it’s a lot.

But we gotchu. Back by popular demand, we’re joined by Emily Durham—aka Emily the Recruiter—career coach, content creator, and host of The Straight Shooter Recruiter Podcast. With millions of views across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, Emily is known for her no-BS advice on how to land your dream job and deal with workplace dynamics like a boss.

Whether you’re strategizing how to survive a toxic workplace, burnt out and job hunting, or managing conflict on the job, this episode will help you reclaim your power, boost your career confidence, and future-proof your career in a rapidly changing job market.

Tune in for an informative and hilarious conversation about:

  • How to spot a toxic workplace (and what to do if you’re in one)

  • When to quit your job vs. stick it out—especially in an uncertain job market

  • The myth of work-life balance and how to set boundaries

  • Dealing with the most common types of bad bosses (looking at you, micromanagers & mood killers)

  • How to give your boss constructive feedback (without it backfiring)

  • Smart ways to deal with workplace drama and toxic coworkers

  • How “authentic” you should be at work—without hurting your career

  • Are work besties trust-worthy? 

  • What to do when back-to-office mandates hit

  • How to stand out and stay relevant as AI reshapes the job market

Listen to our first episode with Emily here.

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Feeling Stuck? How To Overcome Decision Paralysis, Self-Doubt & Monkey Mind, with Career Coach Sasha Patpatia

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Do you ever feel paralyzed by indecision, stuck in a loop of self-doubt, decision overwhelm, and perfectionism? Welcome to the club! We know what it’s like, and what it takes to get unstuck.

Whether you're facing a career crossroads, struggling to start a creative project, or battling the incessant inner monologue of your monkey mind, this episode is here to help.

I’m joined by my friend and brilliant coach, Sasha Patpatia, a multidisciplinary artist, writer, and board-certified career coach for creatives. Sasha has helped me navigate pivotal moments in my career, and equipped me with mindset tools I still use to move from overthinking to action.

Some brain chemistry-altering quotes from Sasha in today’s episode:

“It is only the friction between where you are and where you want to be — which is called tension — that shuts us down and makes us feel stuck.”

“Our definition of success is doing what I said I would do, with clarity, focus, ease & grace.”

If you're feeling stuck, lost, or burnt out, join us for a deep look at how to overcome mental blocks and move forward in alignment with your purpose.

Tune in to hear more about:

✅ How to get unstuck, use stuckness as data, and take consistent action.

✅ Overcoming decision paralysis with a three-part choice and decision reframe (that takes the pressure off!). 

✅ Dealing with self-doubt and monkey mind: Navigating excuses and negativity bias without judgment.

✅ The myth of motivation: Stop waiting for the “right time”!

✅ Reframing our idea of success and failure

✅ What’s behind creative burnout?

✅ How to find the right career coach

✅ The power of emotional regulation, + a combined approach of mindset coaching and somatic bodywork

Just remember, ready is not a feeling, it’s a decision. You’ve got this.

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Overcome Overwhelm & Boost Your Productivity with the 80/20 Rule (AKA The Pareto Principle) | The Quickie

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Feeling constantly busy but not actually making progress? Struggling with overwhelm, burnout, and an endless to-do list? Honestly, same.

I’ve been stuck in an overwhelming cycle of too much work and not enough impact, so I started experimenting with different productivity hacks—and this week I’m sharing one that’s really helping.

We’re diving into the 80/20 Rule—also known as the Pareto Principle—a game-changing productivity method that helps you work smarter, not harder by focusing on the tasks that actually move the needle.

The Pareto Principle isn’t just a theory; it applies to work, relationships, finances, and general productivity so you can ditch busywork and operate in your zone of genius.

Ready to break free from the grind? Tune in to hear about:

✅ How to apply the 80/20 rule to your work and daily tasks

✅ The difference between being “busy” vs. being productive

✅ How to identify and prioritize high-impact tasks to maximize your productivity and efficiency

✅ How to stop wasting time and operate in your zone of genius

✅ Why urgency doesn’t always mean importance

✅ How this principle improves relationships, finances, style, and more

I hope this helps you take back control of your time and break free from burnout!

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News Anxiety Is Real: How to Stay Informed While Protecting Your Mental Health (Quit Doomscrolling & Take Control Of Your Media Diet!) | The Quickie

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Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed by the constant flood of negative news? Join the club, friends. News anxiety is at an all-time high as we’re bombarded with breaking headlines and social media coverage of economic instability, political tension, war, tariffs, climate disasters, and more—straight to our phones, 24/7.

Washington D.C. therapist Steven Stosny coined the term "headline stress disorder" to describe the huge mental health impact of our nonstop news cycle. We’re all sucked into the cycle of online fear, and it’s crucial to learn how to consume news responsibly without sacrificing your mental health.

So how do we stay informed and responsible humans while protecting our mental health?

If you're feeling stressed, hopeless, or mentally drained from the overwhelming influx of world events, this episode is for you.

Tune in to hear more about:
✅ How the 24-hour news cycle fuels anxiety & fear-based algorithms
✅ Ways to stay informed without feeling emotionally drained
✅ How to break free from doomscrolling & social media-induced panic
✅ Practical strategies to set news boundaries & curate mindful media consumption
✅ Why focusing on what you CAN control is key to mental resilience
✅ The importance of hope & positive news for your mental well-being

Looking for uplifting news sources? Check these out:

✨ Good Good Good

✨ Good News Movement

✨ Tank’s Good News

🔗 Read more on managing worry & anxiety at metacognitivetherapy.com. 

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How Your Love Language Reveals Your Toxic Traits & Self-Sabotaging Habits | The Quickie

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I saw a TikTok about how your toxic traits can be the exact opposite of your love language, and I CANNOT stop thinking about it. If you’re stuck in a cycle of self-sabotage, your toxic behaviours might be the inverse of your love language — aka your loathe language. 🤯

In today's quickie, we’re diving into the connection between our love languages and self-destructive habits so we can recognize the patterns that hold us back. 

If you find yourself defaulting to isolation, negative self-talk, avoidance, deprivation, or burnout, understanding and interrupting your 'loathe language' can help you better meet your needs before you spiral.

Ready to stop blocking yourself from the love and support you deserve? Tune in to hear more about:
✔️ How your self-destructive habits are linked to your love language
✔️ How the shadow side of quality time is isolating from loved ones
✔️ Why people who value acts of service might refuse help and burn themselves out
✔️ How the shadow side of physical touch is withdrawing from affection and neglecting self-care
✔️ Why the shadow of receiving gifts cab turn into impulse shopping or restriction
✔️ How those who value words of affirmation can spiral into self-criticism and silence
✔️ How to break the cycle and give yourself the love you actually need

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Overconsumption Is Killing Your Style: How To Find Your Personal Style & Build An Intentional Wardrobe, with Conni Jespersen

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I'm SO sick of "having nothing to wear"... I’ve been going through a wardrobe crisis lately—I dread getting dressed, and despite having way too many clothes, I never feel like my wardrobe reflects who I am. I feel disconnected from my style and the things I buy, and I'm not the only one. 

Hitting different life stages and engaging in a cycle of overconsumption—buying more but feeling less satisfied—has left a lot of us without a clear sense of style and identity. Today, we’re tackling both issues: how to define your personal style with confidence, and how to cut down on mindless shopping and fast fashion.

I’m joined by Conni Jespersen, educational wardrobe stylist and founder of Art in the Find, who has spent over a decade helping people craft intentional wardrobes, edit their closets, and break free from excessive consumption. Through her Signature Style Method Course, she helps clients edit their closets and uncover their unique style.

We uncover how to build a wardrobe that truly feels like you—without the stress, overconsumption, or pressure to keep up with trends. If you’re over impulse buying, feeling lost in your personal style, or staring at a closet full of clothes with “nothing to wear"... we gotchu. 

Conni has kindly given Teach Me How To Adult listeners a discount on her Signature Style Method Course (which has helped me SO much in understanding the elements of my personal style), so if you’re ready to revamp your wardrobe, check it out here and use the discount code style10 for 10% off. 

Tune in as we talk about:

✨ The 5 key elements of personal style: personality, lifestyle, preferences, environment, and influences
✨ How to balance timeless basics with trendy statement pieces
✨ How to shop smarter, avoid overconsumption, and stop impulse buying
✨ The true cost of overconsumption—on our confidence, wallets, and the environment
✨ Closet organization tips to maximize wearability and identify wardrobe gaps
✨ How to shop your own closet and re-style pieces you already own
✨ Secondhand shopping tips to embrace sustainability and cut down on fast fashion
✨ When to tailor or edit down your wardrobe to make it truly work for you

Follow Conni: @artinthefind

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How A 'Fear List' Can Change Your Life: Stop Self-Rejecting & Unlock Confidence

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What would you do if failure was impossible? What's something you've always wanted to do, but never find "the right time"? To answer these questions, I started one little list in January, and it has completely changed my life. 

We all know about bucket lists — but what if the real game-changer isn’t chasing what excites you, but confronting what scares you? Enter: The Fear List.

Fear has been in the driver's seat of my life for too long, and I realized during my January meltdown, that my avoidance of discomfort and rejection were directly impacting my happiness and growth. Most of the things I was depressed about in my life could be traced to fear-based avoidance and inaction. That's why I created the fear list — it helps you rewire your brain to stop self-rejecting before you even try. Think of it like exposure therapy... this list of things will create proof that you can do scary things, and the more small uncomfortable things you do, the less scary the big things will feel. 

This episode is all about breaking out of fear-based paralysis and taking action on the things that hold you back. If you’ve been feeling stuck, playing small, or letting fear dictate your choices—this is your sign to flip the script.

In this episode, I cover:
✅ How my fear has kept me stuck in life, love, and career

✅ The connection between fear, anxiety, and perfectionism

✅ Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and why some of us with ADHD/neurodivergence fear rejection more

✅ The power of exposure therapy and why courage is a muscle

✅ How to create your own Fear List to build confidence, resilience, and momentum

✅ Questions that will help you brainstorm your fear list

✅ Getting honest with yourself about the stories you’re telling yourself

✅ Easy examples of things you can include on your fear list

✅ What’s on my list, and the wins I’ve already tackled (LITERALLY LIFE-CHANGING)

✅ Why staying accountable and tracking your progress gamifies fear and makes it fun

Remember: "The risk you’re afraid to take, could be the one that changes your entire life."

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10 Doable Changes To Break Out Of A Depressive Rut & Boost Your Mental Health | The Quickie

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After a tough start to the year—dealing with illness, isolation, and a full-on birthday-induced spiral—I knew I needed to make big, immediate changes to pull myself out of a depressive rut. It was time for a full reset.

If you’re feeling stuck, lonely, struggling with seasonal depression, or just lacking motivation and positivity, this episode is your roadmap to breaking free from the cycle and taking control of your mental wellbeing. I’m sharing the 10 game-changing shifts and habits that have worked for me and helped me feel like myself again after a month of testing.

Tune in to hear about:

  • The #1 most important step to stop isolating and ask for help

  • How mindfulness, breathwork, and cold therapy can rewire your mood

  • The journaling practice that helps you take control of your happiness

  • Why exercise (without punishment) is a powerful antidepressant

  • The one daily habit that can instantly break a depressive cycle

  • How to reset your circadian rhythm to fix insomnia and energy dips

  • Why we need to limit social media scrolling, Netflix binging, and cheap dopamine

  • Science-backed supplements to combat seasonal affective disorder and support mental health

  • The unexpected way creativity can help you heal and calm anxiety

  • Why human touch matters for mental wellbeing (and how to get it—even without a partner)

  • Setting realistic goals for your mental health progress

Sunnier days are ahead so keep going, and please tell someone if you’re struggling. I love you guys, you got this.

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The BEST Relationship Advice From Leading Love & Attachment Experts (From Better Communication to Chemistry & Attachment Styles)

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Happy Valentine’s Day, lovers! I hope you are getting showered in love, by someone else or yourself. Whether you’re single and ready to mingle, or in a long-term relationship, I’ve been thinking about how—no matter our relationship status—we all seem to wrestle with the same thoughts: Am I too much? Am I too needy, or should I express my needs more? How can I communicate better? How do I find balance in my relationships? How do I work toward secure attachments

Thankfully, over the years, I’ve had incredible relationship experts and therapists on this podcast who have tackled these very questions. So today, I’m bringing you a roundup of the best relationship advice I’ve learned from three amazing guests.

Tune in to hear from:

❤️ Dr. Morgan Cutlip, Relationship expert and PhD in Psychology: How to find balance and reciprocity in relationships, communicate your needs effectively, and understand the difference between neediness and fair expectations. (Listen to our full episode here)

❤️ Liz Earnshaw, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist: Expert strategies for conflict resolution and communication, including how to handle Gottman’s Four Horsemen and navigating common power struggles in relationships. (Listen to our full episode here)

❤️ Jess Baum, Psychotherapist, Couples Counselor, & Author of Anxiously Attached: How our attachment styles are amplified or healed based on your relationship, breaking our anxious attachment patterns and prioritizing consistent love, recognizing red and green flags in chemistry, and moving from codependency to interdependence. (Listen to our full episode here)

Wherever you are in your relationship journey… I love you guys.

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Sex Q&A: How Do I Dirty Talk? Does Size Matter? Best Toys For Orgasm? | No Dumb Questions

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We’re bringing you more than just the tip this week, so I highly recommend watching today’s episode on Spotify or YouTube to experience the visuals and product recommendations — if you’re not subscribed on Spotify and YouTube, go there now!

Happy hump day friends, and welcome back to another episode of “No Dumb Questions,” where I answer allll your burning Qs… because there are no dumb questions when it comes to adulting.

To kick off love month and Valentine’s Day, we’re doing a spicy Q&A on all things sex. Because whether you’re in a relationship, dating around, or single AF, we all deserve pleasure.

You all voted YES on Instagram, so I delivered… I’m showing you the best props and toys on the market, and how to use them to spice up your sex life. Trust me, it’s a vibe(rator).

In this episode, I answer all your juicy questions, including:

  • Tips for hot dirty talk (without it feeling awkward or forced)

  • How to tell if your partner is faking an orgasm

  • How to have honest, trusting communication about your desires

  • My top sex toys recos (from glass to silicone to metal of all shapes and sizes)

  • What to do if the guy you’re into is… hella small

  • Foreplay hacks that will level up your pleasure

  • Advice for if your man has performance anxiety

  • Positions for best stimulation and how to orgasm on top

  • Tips to incorporate sex swings

  • The key to having a healthy sex life without dating apps

  • My (toxic) case for recycling lovers

Go forth and get some! Love you.

Listen to more helpful sex episodes:

  • Episode 52: How To Spice Up Your Sex Life 

  • Episode 64: How To Own My Orgasms and Pleasure, with Sex Coach Portia Brown

  • Episode 198: Should I use toys in the bedroom? Why is my partner never in the mood? Tips for threesomes?

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