It's an Adult Thing!

Love can endure a lot of things, but some harmful behaviors can ultimately sabotage romantic relationships.

So before the 4 Horsemen of the Relationship Apocalypse come galloping in to disrupt your connection, learn how to combat these destructive behaviors and keep the love alive.

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Some of you are consulting us about your current life challenges, so here’s our attempt to offer solutions and alternatives to your situations. 

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Romantic relationships have undeniable highs and lows. So let's make the most of our romantic experiences and glean valuable lessons from our heartbreaks and happy ever afters.

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Are you part of this global trend? Find out why chunk of our workforce has stopped going above and beyond for their jobs.

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Ready for a great 2024? Then let's take some time to discover what to invite IN and what to kick OUT of our lives this year and plan how we can become vibin' and thrivin' adults this 2024.

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Let's journey back to our past vacation trips and pick up some nuggets of wisdom along the way.

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One episode is not enough to discuss solutions for toxic workplaces. We're joined again by our friend and non-toxic workmate, Randolph Longjas, to talk about more ways we can change our work environments and practices for the better.

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You're not sensitive. The system is really broken. Let's address some elephants in the room with our good friend Randolph Longjas in the hopes of making our workplaces a safer and more nurturing space to thrive in. 

Maker's Sched vs Manager's Sched: https://commadot.com/makers-schedule-managers-schedule/

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We spend a significant amount of our lives in the workforce, so it's imperative and even inevitable to keep learning life lessons at work.

Let's take time to reflect on the philosophies, skills, and values from work that help us become not just successful professionals, but well-rounded and fulfilled individuals.

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Let’s help out our fellow adults as they consult our adulting tribe about love, friendship, and health. 

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Cervical Cancer is highly preventable and easy to detect, but it still kills 11 Filipinas every day.

Listen to Ob-Gynecologist Dr. Mina Alferez and Health Advocate Niña Corpuz as we find ways to talk more openly about this major health threat, care for our cervix, and ultimately save people's lives.

Remember, there's always something that we can do. Sign this petition to help create a cervical cancer-free future: bit.ly/cervicalcancerfree

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Celebrate with us as we look back at how our past 99 episodes changed us, revised some of our beliefs, and helped us grow into the adults that we are today.

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Let’s expose some “well-meaning” behaviors that hurt, invalidate, or discriminate our LGBTQ+ loved ones.

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Listen to this eye-opening episode about the subtle but harmful behaviors that impact our LGBTQIA+ friends. Learn about our hidden biases, microaggressions, and prejudices against the queer community and come up with solutions to help us become more aware and empathetic adults.

Bonus!!!

Meet the genderbread person: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=635579878592570&set=a.478902074260352

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Here's how we can nurture our own well-being thru physical, psychological, and social care.

Thanks to Celeteque.com for taking care of this episode. ❤️

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Even the most self-sufficient adults can run out of ideas on what to eat, so we're sharing simple, affordable, tried and tested recipes that even kitchen-noobs can whip up at home!

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Let's revisit our past (and possibly worst) mistakes and find ways to grow from them. 

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Unpopular opinions challenge mainstream beliefs and encourage us to think critically. Listen to this episode and see how these alternative viewpoints can spark meaningful conversations and lead to our growth as discerning adults.

Learn about the British Council's Women In STEM Scholarships here bit.ly/40nVD4l

Follow the British Council on FB, IG, and Twitter @phbritish

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Join us for an informative and actionable discussion on how to recognize and handle microstresses -- small, often unrecognized stressors -- in order to lead a healthier, more balanced life as adults.

Learn about the British Council's Women In STEM Scholarships here: http://bit.ly/40nVD4l

Follow the British Council on FB, IG, and Twitter @phbritish

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We know that having enough self-esteem is essential to our wellbeing. But how can we nurture the belief that we are worthy just as we are?

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Want to know how to effectively make our dear ones feel loved and appreciated? Listen to this episode to learn about the 5 love languages or the different ways different people want to express and receive love.

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Let’s talk about how to meet potential partners and how to mindfully choose which one to build a healthy relationship with. 

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Let's discuss how we can be better prepared for the inevitable worst days of our lives.

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In this episode, we discuss how we cultivate a simple yet powerful practice that is strongly associated with happiness and well-being. 

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Let’s discuss how to allocate funds for our wants and needs so we can keep chasing our dreams and desires!

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Independence comes with a price. In this episode, let's weigh the cost of living in our own spaces and gauge if it's all worth it.

This is an episode of SUN Talks On Demand, brought to you by Sun Life Philippines. Vote It's an Adult Thing! as your favorite Sun Life podcaster and get a chance to win Php 50,000 worth of Giftaway gift certificates from Sun Life.

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Here are some of the things we need to prepare as we go back to facing the world.

SHOW NOTES:

13:46 - essentials for commuting

24:26 - essentials for school

29:37 - essentials for work

41:07 - essentials for recovering from Covid

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Get all these essentials via the Lazada app and stay updated with the latest deals thru their FB: http://facebook.com/LazadaPhilippines

or IG: https://bit.ly/3EpEWxU

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Once again, we’re reading out heartfelt advice-seeking letters from our fellow adults and suggest possible solutions to their adulting concerns.

#codependency #collegecourse #LDR

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Society needs rules so we can have order, justice, and fairness. But as society evolves, some of these rules become outdated, irrelevant, and even downright bizarre.

We discuss some of these flawed rules, how they affect our lives, and suggest some alternatives or solutions to make things better.

SHOW NOTE:

Body Clock Quiz = https://thesleepdoctor.com/sleep-quizzes/chronotype-quiz/

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What if the things that prevent us from reaching our goals are not actual limitations but the self-sabotaging stories we tell ourselves? Through this episode, let's catch these limiting beliefs and find ways to break free from these invisible shackles.

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It’s worrying that the words “tsismis” and “history” were trending together all over social media the past week, so we breakdown why it’s important for us to know the difference between these two contradictory words.

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In this episode, we discuss the adulting demands that await you right after college but nobody warned you about. This way, you can prepare for them or finally address them in case you haven't.

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Owning our sexuality is not always an easy journey. So let's discuss questions about being queer, discovering your sexuality & gender identity, coming out, and upholding equal rights across all orientations.

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Our money, time, and energy are finite. For this, we need to budget them well so that we won't run on empty. Join us and Direk Randolph Longjas as we share our tried and tested hacks on budgeting our valuable resources. 

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As we grow older, we need to add new life skills or develop the often-overlooked ones to become better adults.

Our good friend, TV/commercial/film director, and overall exemplary adult, Randolph, joins our discussion about the top 3 skills that we think every adult should have to improve our choices, relationships, and quality of life.

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We need time, understanding, and lots of radical love in these changing times. So we're inviting our adulting tribe to an Online Tambay via Zoom where we can all gather to process our thoughts and emotions together! See you this Saturday, May 14, at 8PM!

Register here so you can get the Zoom link: https://bit.ly/TribeTambay

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In the 2nd part of our conversation with investigative journalist Regine Cabato, we uncover the profiles of troll accounts, the machinery that funds their dealings, and what we can do individually and collectively to stop the spread of fake news.

SOURCES AND RELATED MATERIALS:

"Made in the Philippines: Fake social media accounts and trolls with global ambitions"by Regine Cabato and Shibani Mahtani, The Washington Post: https://wapo.st/38J0vM5

"How the Philippines’ brutal history is being whitewashed for voters" by Regine Cabato and Shibani Mahtani, The Washington Post: https://wapo.st/39nppAZ

**You might need to sign up via Google to access the articles above.

"SparkToro tool shows Marcos with 42.6% ‘fake followers’ on Twitter, Moreno with 40.5%"by Gelo Gonzales: https://bit.ly/CandidatesFakeFollowers

"Senate seeks details of over 1,400 contractual workers under Palace communications office"by Alyssa Nicole O. Tan: https://bit.ly/SenateProbeTrolls

Fact-checkers 👇👇👇

Vera Files: https://verafiles.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/verafiles/

Fact Check Philippines: https://www.facebook.com/FactCheckPhils/

Out of the Box: https://www.ootbmedialiteracy.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/ootbmedialiteracy/

Tsek PH: https://www.tsek.ph/ and https://www.facebook.com/tsek.ph/

FAKE NEWS QUIZ: https://www.inclusivedemocracy.ph/fakenewschallenge

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In democracy, the power to make national decisions resides with the people. But what happens when the people are manipulated into deciding against their own interest and in favor of the powerful few?

In this 2-part special, journalist Regine Cabato joins us as we investigate how the systematic spread of false information blunts our ability to elect good leaders. We also learn some handy measures on how to tell whether the “news” we consume is fact or fiction.

SOURCES AND RELATED MATERIALS:

"Made in the Philippines: Fake social media accounts and trolls with global ambitions"by Regine Cabato and Shibani Mahtani, The Washington Post: https://wapo.st/38J0vM5

"How the Philippines’ brutal history is being whitewashed for voters" by Regine Cabato and Shibani Mahtani, The Washington Post: https://wapo.st/39nppAZ

**You might need to sign up via Google to access the articles above.

Fact-checkers 👇👇👇

Vera Files: https://verafiles.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/verafiles/

Fact Check Philippines: https://www.facebook.com/FactCheckPhils/

Out of the Box: https://www.ootbmedialiteracy.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/ootbmedialiteracy/

Tsek PH: https://www.tsek.ph/ and https://www.facebook.com/tsek.ph/

FAKE NEWS QUIZ: https://www.inclusivedemocracy.ph/fakenewschallenge

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On May 9, 2022 we have the power to define our future when we vote for the public servants who will lead us. So here are some practical reminders and tips to make us better prepared for the biggest and most crucial socio-civic activity of the year: the 2022 National Elections.

Helpful links:

Fake News Quiz: inclusivedemocracy.ph/fakenewschallenge

Precinct Finder: voterverifier.comelec.gov.ph

NAMFREL: 09391102872 or namfrel.secretariat@namfrel.com.ph | FB: facebook.com/Namfrel

COMELEC: sumbongko@votesafe.ph or use the hashtag #sumbongko | FB: facebook.com/comelec.ph

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Many of us feel that our national leaders are irrelevant to our everyday lives. In this episode, we invited Ms. Imelda Deinla, a social researcher, to burst this illusion and trace how our leaders affect the food on our plates, the health care we can avail of, the traffic we get stuck in, and even the speed of our internet connections.

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In this episode, we are joined with social researcher Imelda Deinla to uncover the mystery of how we choose our leaders and how vulnerable our own process of deciding can be.  

Fake News Quiz: https://bit.ly/FAKENEWSQUIZ

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As we prepare for our voters education series, let us revisit our convo w/ our woke lolo Atty. Chel Diokno. Learn how to protect your freedom of speech, which is inevitably threatened under Machiavellian rule.

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Stories help us make sense of the world, connect to others, and understand ourselves better. Imaginary tales allow us to step into the shoes of interesting characters, go to far-off places, and undergo experiences that are very different from our own reality. 

Listen to some of our favorite fictional stories, people, and events that taught us many lessons that we can apply to our real, everyday lives.

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Are you using social media? Or is social media using you? In this episode, we discuss ways of navigating the internet w/o getting sucked into its distracting and destructive digital black hole.

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In the second episode of our Loving Yourself 2-part special, we continue our discussion with Tiktok star, entrepreneur, and fellow podcaster, Ayn Bernos, about self-love, how we practice it, and how we can avoid sabotaging this life-long journey of loving ourselves.

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Loving yourself seems like a given, but with so many things and responsibilities that adults are occupied with, it's also very easy to overlook and ignore our own needs.

In this 2-part special, we talk to content creator, entrepreneur, and fellow podcaster, Ayn Bernos, about how we can start and sustain our self-love journey.

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In this episode, we discuss the personal concerns of our fellow adults who reached out to us for some guidance. Join us as we untangle issues on partnership, the cancel culture, moving on, and other adulting dilemmas.

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More and more people are choosing the single life, yet society and pop media still depicts being single as a lonely and problematic phase in an adult's life.🤷🏽‍♀️

So we dissect the benefits & drawbacks of singlehood, as well as check out the pros & cons of its alternative, being in a romantic relationship.

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Two of our basic emotional needs are belongingness and the sense of self. But what do we do when these needs clash? In this episode, we ask help from psych therapists Mara Yusingco and JR Ilagan in building the boundaries that would protect our authentic selves within the spaces we belong. 

SHOW NOTES:

11:00What are "boundaries?"

12:47 Why there is lack of boundaries in our culture

21:22 What happens when we lack boundaries

32:46 Too much boundaries

36:26 Formula to becoming an a**hole

43:45 How toeffectively set boundaries

52:26 Boundaries in the family

59:36Why setting boundaries can be difficult

1:03:26 Boundaries in romantic relationships

1:08:47Boundaries in the workplace

1:15:50 Boundaries in frienships

1:20:20 How to respect people's boundaries

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Hopping on to a a healthy lifestyle is exciting, but staying committed to it can seem daunting.

So we talk to the very energetic Coach Bryan Casauay, a dragon boat coach, swimmer, marine biologist, and triathlete to help us update our mindset about sustaining a healthy lifestyle.

SHOW NOTES:

18:25Coach Bry's fitness journey

24:03The right mindset

36:43How to set fitness goals

58:21Setbacks

1:01:54How to make workouts enjoyable

1:03:40Removing bottlenecks

1:06:57Self-sabotaging behaviors

1:17:52Efficiency and effectiveness

1:19:40Debunking fitness myths

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What did we learn from last year? How will we apply these learnings in our lives? With 4 simple guide questions, we reflect on the year that was and brainstorm on how we’ll face 2022 as wiser adults.  

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The biggest and most defining event of 2022 is the upcoming Philippine National Elections.

It will have an impact, not just on the lives of the whole nation, but in our personal lives as well.

So we talk about how we can balance and maintain our friendships and relationships even if we have diverse political beliefs.

*This episode was recorded on October 22, 2021.

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The holidays can bring more responsibilities and unnecessary stress for adults like us. So we're sharing some practical tips and meaningful ways to spend the holiday season and take the pressure off of our celebrations!

This episode is sponsored by Globe Telecom.

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Jingle Bells by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100187

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

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In an age when productivity has become an obsession, we often feel the pressure to always be productive, no matter the circumstance. In this episode, Direk Randolph Longjas stands with us as we reclaim our power by redefining productivity instead of letting it define us. 

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We are exposed to popular culture every day, from the videos on social media, the books we read, to the movies that we watch. Pop culture greatly influences how we think, speak, and live. So it's important that we become critical of the things that we consume.

In this episode, we talk about the problematic things we've observed in pop culture, and how these can affect us if they remain unscrutinized.

Thank you to Globe Telecom for letting us stay connected so we can popularize being aware and critical adults.

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In an ideal world, we all get to do what we love and get paid for it. But in the world we live in, we sometimes have to make a choice between the two. In this episode, we are joined by the multi-hyphenated founder and CEO of "When in Manila," Mr. Vince Golangco, as we weigh in on this crucial choice in building our careers.

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We spend most of our adulthood working, but a salary shouldn't be the only thing we take home while we earn a living.

Here are some of the biggest life lessons we learned as we navigate our work and career.

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Many of the fake news that we consume are generated NOT by trolls but by OUR OWN MINDS. In this episode, we expose the harmful thoughts that sabotage our happiness, and learn how to fact-check the stories in our heads.

Cited materials:

"Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy" by Dr. David D. Burns

"Cognitive Distortions: When Your Brain Lies to You" (https://positivepsychology.com/cognitive-distortions/)

Fear-Setting concept by Tim Ferris (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J6jAC6XxAI)

"Brene Brown: The Call to Courage" (available on Netflix)

UP Dragonboat Team Psych Up Webinar (https://bit.ly/30yS4z8)

Radical Acceptance concept by Marsha Linehan

Extreme Ownership concept by Jocko Willink

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In this Halloween special, we recount the most hair-raising, goosebumps-inducing, and mind-melting experiences that we have experienced first-hand.

ADVISORY: Due to our raw and intense reactions to each other's spooky story, this episode contains more expletives than usual. There may also be parts that might distress people of certain faiths. Pls. know that no offense was intended upon retelling these anecdotes.

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Rest is a crucial part of staying healthy. It helps our body heal, strengthens our immune system, boosts our creativity, and improves our mental health. Yet, we still take rest for granted and feel guilty when we're not doing anything.

Listen in to hear different ways on how we can all relax, recover, and rest optimally for our physical, mental, and over-all health.

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Here's an update on the habits we're trying to build. We reflect on what worked, what didn't, and the adjustments we have to make to get closer to making our desired habits stick for good. 

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Being courageous doesn't mean being fearless. It's having the strength to do something despite the fear.

In this episode, we talk about the most courageous things we've done as adults. We're joined by Victor Anastacio, a host, actor, and stand-up comedian who makes a living by courageously putting himself in front an audience and making people laugh.

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Hey, fellow adults! October 11 is International Day of the Girl!

We can celebrate and help vulnerable girls thrive and have better opportunities by joining the GIRLS CAN movement of empowering 1,000 Girls.

Sponsor a girl at worldvision.org.ph today.

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Is it possible to stay together while you and your partner are physically apart? How can partners maintain their closeness when distance gets in the way? Hear Kara David and LM Cancio share about their thriving relationship, in spite of being away from each other for long stretches of time.

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Does age matter in romantic relationships? We’ll find out as we chat with multi-awarded journalist Kara David and composer-musician LM Cancio. We have them spill out the hesitations, differences, compromises, and surprising advantages that they’ve had as a married couple with a 12-year age gap.

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Raising kids is a major responsibility. Parents need all the help they can get to provide the physical, emotional, social, and many other needs of their children.

In this episode, we discuss the joys, challenges, and milestones of parenting with millennial mom Pauline Manus, a mother to twins, a homemaker, and an entrepreneur.

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In this episode, we read out letters from our fellow adults who are asking for some advice. Hear out their concerns and our attempt to provide road maps that might help them get thru the adulting hurdles that they are facing.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before the most current ECQ was declared.

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Creating a great life might sound daunting. But building good habits thru science-based hacks is surely a more doable step towards this goal.

In this episode, we’ll be applying what we’ve been advocating since Episodes 2 and 3. We’re laying out a gameplan to kick off good habits that will nudge us towards becoming better versions of our selves.

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Growing up, we learned so many "shoulds" and "must haves" in order to live a "normal" adult life.

But as we became our own adults, we were able to debunk some of these faulty beliefs about adulthood and life in general.

Listen in with an open mind as we dispel these adulting misconceptions with Mish Tan of the Mishconceptions Podcast.

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Sometimes the truth can be uncomfortable and difficult to handle, but only when we come to terms with these facts will we be able to truly grow and be free.

Here are some bitter pills about life that we had to swallow so we can become better adults, as well as some tips on how we slowly learned to accept them.

This episode is inspired by a post from Nedra Tawwab, a therapist, boundaries expert, and author: https://www.instagram.com/p/CPBjcssD9XT/?utm_medium=copy_link

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Last few days to register to vote, fellow adults! 'Wag magpahuliiiii!
Click here to begin your registration: https://bit.ly/adultrehistro

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Some references we mentioned in the episode:

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We say it’s “for adults,” yet many, if not most of us are little informed, misled, and confused about sex. So come with us as we dive into a pleasurable conversation with sex therapist and sex educator, Dr. Rica Cruz. Let’s penetrate this taboo topic, expose the myths surrounding it, and take a peek at the intimate sexual concerns, insecurities, and desires of our adulting tribe.

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Going to college can give us many opportunities, skills, experiences, and connections that can help us create a great career and build a life that we want.

In this episode, we are joined by TV 5 sportscaster Frau Lyn Olavario to talk about how our college adventures turned into life-long learnings.

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Download Kumu here: podlink.co/kumu-adultthing

Mag-rehistro na para bumoto, fellow adults! Schedule your registration here: https://bit.ly/adultrehistro

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In this episode, we are joined with our fellow podcaster Alec Cuenca as we revisit the lowest points in our lives and map out the ways we bounced back from those sh*tholes.

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During these times when cultural norms are evolving faster than ever, generations also seem to drift farther apart from each other. For this, we reached out to our guest Boomer, Ms. Pinky Aseron, to help us bridge the gap between her generation and ours.

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Let's figure out adult life together since it wasn't taught in school. Join us, Nica, Carla, & Azl, as we exchange stories, questions, and sometimes expert advice on adulting, self-development, well-being, and more because IT'S AN ADULT THING!

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It’s normal for any romantic relationship to have troubles and challenges. And it doesn’t always have to end in a break up just because you’re going through a rough patch.

We talk about some common relationship problems that aren’t necessarily deal breakers, and how these can still be solved if you and your partner are willing to work it out.


Download Kumuhere: podlink.co/kumu-adultthing 

Application for VOTER REGISTRATION: https://bit.ly/adultrehistro

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All our beliefs are learned, and as we expand our knowledge and gain more experience, some of our previous beliefs can become obsolete. So to thrive better in life, we need to update our old beliefs, assumptions and convictions that no longer serve us!

Download Kumu here: podlink.co/kumu-adultthing 

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During these disruptive times, many of us have been flooded with the loss of loved ones, jobs, our previous norms, and relationships. Yet not many of us know how to stay afloat when hit by these storms.

We sit with our guest psychologist, Ms. Mara Yusingco, as she guides us through the waves of grief that all adults, at some point in our lives, will have to face.

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10:38 = What is grief? |

14:15 = Why do people grieve? |

17:41 = Different kinds of grief |

23:54 = Stages of grief |

30:00 = Healthy ways of grieving |

48:34 = Self-compassion in times of grief |

58:35= Coping mechanisms to watch out for |

1:01:06 = Seeking support w/o stepping on people’s boundaries |

1:03:00 = Giving support to those who are grieving |

1:07:38 = Toxic positivity |

1:10:31 = Ms. Mara’s request to people in grief |

In Touch crisis line numbers (for emergency):

(02) 88937603 | 09178001123 | 09228938944 |

In Touch Community FB page: https://www.facebook.com/InTouchCommunityServices

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A lot of you have requested this topic, and we totally get why!Saving money can be a struggle even if we're working our asses off.So we asked Kevin De Guia of Kids Who Save We talk to Kevin De Guia of “Kids Who Save” to help us have a healthier perspective on money and on how to spend it wisely.Listen in and learn how to manage your personal finances, monitor your cash flow, start a saving habit, create income streams, and know the basics of investing.==========Kevin’s Budgeting Worksheet: bit.ly/budgetitKids Who Save: https://www.facebook.com/KidsWhoSaveSubreddits on saving and investing: https://www.reddit.com/r/phmoneysaving/https://www.reddit.com/r/phinvest/

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In this episode, we take a peek into the lives of 2 people whose genders deviate from the bodies they were born in. Hear out Pow Chavez and Miss Iman Manoguid as they bravely open up about their self-discoveries, struggles, intimate lives, and long-kept insecurities as transgender people. ❤️🌈

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We’re capping off Women’s Month with a special episode where we share about some of the bad ass women we look up to.

Women can do anything — make history, fight for our rights, tell brave stories, create tech empires, bring social change, spread love, care for the future generation, and even take humanity to outer space. These heroines are breaking barriers, shattering stereotypes and showing the world that we can be great no matter our gender.

Tell us about the inspiring women you idolize on our FB and IG @itsanadultthing !

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Excited to hear and see you, guys!

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Yes. We said it. This women’s month (and hopefully onwards), let’s normalize talking about the vagina, its related parts, our sexual lives, and our reproductive health. Hear our guest OB-Gyne, Dr. Maan de Castro-Abesamis, answer questions from people who have (and people who love) vaginas. 😉

SHOW NOTES:

00:10:25 = re-examining vagina-related norms

00:14:55 = how to properly clean the vagina

00:21:41 = pubic hair removal

00:27:10 = common clinical concerns

00:47:55 = "virginity"

00:56:40= sex-related concerns

01:14:00 = Doc Maan's top advice

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We try to identify the things that matter most to us, and check how we can focus on achieving and protecting what is truly essential.

We talk about:

Listen to the ideas and wisdom we got from:

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In this episode, Nica, Carla, and Azl warn you about the early signs of possibly toxic relationships and spotlight the signs of promising ones.

SHOW NOTES:

18:00 = Healthy Space 💚

23:15 = Attachment Styles 🔗

37:15 = The 4 Horsemen of Relationships ⚠️

50:45 = Evan Rachel Wood’s Story 👩

55:35 = Pick Up Academy 🤮

1:02:55 = Listening to Our Bodies 🤸


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SPECIAL 1ST ANNIVERSARY EPISODE

It’s been a year of #adulting conversations that helped us become happier, healthier, and smarter adults!
We survived 2020 together, and we are hopeful that we can make 2021 better.
In this episode, we reflect on what we learned, how we grew, how we can take better care of ourselves, our limiting beliefs, and how we can change our lives.

This episode was inspired by Nedra Tawwab’s IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CItDH-djAqZ/?igshid=c7sh9s5am067

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Ever thought of leaving the Philippines in search for greener pastures?
Hear what it’s like to live in another country from Sophia Balod-Lorenzo, a Filipina journalist in the Netherlands!

We talk about options on how to get visas, how to adjust to different cultures, food, transportation systems, school, work, dumpster diving, weed, and finding friends and family in a foreign land.

And the most important question of all, is leaving home worth it? Pak! Pang-Miss Universe!

Check out Erasmus+ opportunities here: https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/about_en

Or check out the Mundus Journalism MA Programme: https://mundusjournalism.com/

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Aaaaand we’re back!!! In this episode, we open up about our biggest fears and brainstorm on how to avoid or face the things we dread the most.

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COVID-19 is deadly. This is the harsh truth. But this doesn’t have to be the case all the time.

Aside from wearing masks and social distancing, there’s a way to protect ourselves from the serious effects of the virus.

We talk to a frontliner/cardiologist about boosting our immune system, avoiding heart disease, steering clear of trans fats, and making COVID-19 less morbid.

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For many of us, the most challenging battle we fight every day is not out in the arena but within our own heads. In this episode, Nica, Azl, and Carla share about how they try to tame their own inner dragons and regain power over them.

10:30 - realizing the need to tame our minds

16:00 - the Mental Chatter

18:12 - metacognition

21:21 - treating thoughts as they are—just thoughts

25:00 - our “mental workouts”

42:07 - our “mental diets”

46:46 - our brains’ most vulnerable moments

50:30 - reco resources

55:08 - the changes we’ve been noticing so far

59:19 - the finish line

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There are a looot of misconceptions about food, nutrients, and diets, so we decided to consult an expert. 

We talk to nutritionist-dietitian, chef, and fitness coach Fia Batua to clear up the most common diet myths, and to answer our crowdsourced questions.

We discuss fad diets, demonizing carbohydrates, intermittent fasting, the sustainability of a plant-based diet, genes vs. lifestyle, and how we can have a better relationship with our food.

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Of the few things we knew about FATS, most turned out to be wrong! In this episode, elite fitness coach / registered nutritionist dietician / culinary chef Ms. Fia Batua clarifies some of the misconceptions and confusions that we had about fats.

We talk about good fats and bad fats (trans fats!), cholesterol, fatty organs, and the controversial ketogenic diet!

This episode is produced with the help of:

Trans Fat Free Philippines https://www.facebook.com/transfatfreephilippines

ImagineLaw https://www.facebook.com/imaginelawPH

Probe Media Foundation Inc. https://www.facebook.com/ProbeMediaFoundation

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Though it’s normal to feel anxious and stressed during the COVID-19 pandemic, this 6month-long quarantine has definitely strained our mental well-being.

We are joined by Dr. Anna Tuazon of UP PsycServ to help us take better care of our mental health and the people we love.

We talk about mental health hygiene that we can practice everyday, how we can help COVID-19 patients and family members, and even our frontlinters.

If you are in need of psychosocial services and therapy, or if you want to volunteer, contact UP PsycServ at psycserv.upd@up.edu.ph or https://www.facebook.com/updpsycserv/

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Some of life’s best teachers are our own mistakes. In this episode, we unearthed some cringe-worthy memories that we’ve previously buried, so that we can share some nuggets of wisdom that came along with the dumb things that did in the past.

07:57 - What makes “stupid?”

09:46 - The rebellious 5-year-old Nica

11:35 - Tech boo-boos

18:10 - Stupid love

37:00 - Dangers in dating

39:30 - Costly mistakes. Literally.

48:10 - Blame it on the alcohol

56:10 - Owning up to our mistakes

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Part of our responsibility and privilege as adults is to know our fundamental rights.
In this episode, we talk to veteran human rights lawyer Chel Diokno about the Anti-Terrorism Law, and how it poses a threat to our most basic freedoms as Filipino citizens.

We discuss our current political climate, debunk the misconceptions about the “Terror Law”, find out how to protect ourselves from abuse, learn about life during Martial Law, and consider the steps we can take in the future.

If you need legal advice or help, you may contact Atty. Chel and the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG) at flag.metromanila@gmail.com or flag@flag.com.ph.

Other volunteer legal assistance groups:
UP College of Law: https://law.upd.edu.ph/uplawhelps/ uplawhelps@up.edu.ph
The Ateneo Human Rights Center (AHRC): http://www.ahrc.org.ph/

8:50 - Anti-Terrorism Law Backgrounder

9:06 - Human Security Act

12:52 - vague definition of “Terrorism”

17:40 - Separation of powers + checks and balances

19:35 - unconstitutionality of the “Terror Law”

21:32 - “Bakit ka matatakot kung ‘di ka naman terorista?”

24:00 - Terrorism in Mindanao

25:52 - fixing the justice system

37:39 - what can citizens do to reverse the law

39:04 - how to protect yourself from unlawful arrest

45:50 - Freedom of speech and the press

50:44 - Martial Law

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Films can influence how we think and view the world, so we’re recommending films that made an impact to us as adults!In this episode, we brought in film and commercial director Randolph Longjas and shared about the movies we think everyone should watch.04:52 - first movie we watched in the cinema10:37 - the film we rewatched the most13:29 - the film we would like to unsee17:17 - My Love, Don’t Cross That River (Korean Documentary)21:44 - Respeto (Pelikulang Pilipino, Musical, Rap Battle, Balagtasan)24:38 - The Matrix (Sci Fi)29:46 - Rashomon (a 1950 psychological thriller/crime film by Akira Kurosawa)31:35 - Chicago (American Musical)36:10 - Barber’s Tales (Filipino Movie)40:55 - Central Station / Central do Brasil (a 1998 Brazilian–French drama film)44:38 - Honor Thy Father (thriller crime drama film directed by Erik Matti and starring John Lloyd Cruz)46:33 - Batas Militar (Filipino Documentary, Martial Law)53:00 - Lightning Round: 10-sec movie recommendations

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Tulad ba namin, your "new normal" includes working or studying from home? Check out this episode as Azl, Carla, and Nica discuss people's biggest concerns when working from home, like time management, work schedules, routines, and functional design! Learn some tried and tested hacks to address them. #WFH

11:03 Pros of WFH

12:38 Time Management

28:14 Workspace & Space Design

34:40 Video Calls & Zoom Meetings

42:46 Slow Internet Connection

47:19 Dealing with isolation

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Thinking of getting your own place?
Along with freedom and independence, having your own house also comes with a lot of responsibilities.
To help you out with this major adulting milestone, let’s talk about the things you have to consider before you leave the comfort of your family’s home.

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For our triple birthday celebration, we had our very 1st live stream on Facebook, and shared what we wish we could tell to our younger selves. Here's the audio version of our online mañanita!

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Do you know your Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression?Everyone has a SOGIE!So we define these terms, and learn why it’s important that we all try understand and RESPECT each other.Listen to our interview with Ging Cristobal of OutRight Action International and Ryan Silverio of ASEAN SOGIE Caucus in this very enlightening and judgement-free episode!Happy Pride, everyone!

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In this episode, we invited dermatologist Dr. Kathy Reyes to answer questions about skin care practices, usual skin issues and their causes, and ways to manage and prevent them.

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