Millennialism

Enjoy this final episode of 2020 where we reminisce about the ups and downs of the past 12 months and our goals for the upcoming year. Happy New Year everybody! Get in touch: Website: anchor.fm/millennialism --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/millennialism/message

Katey and Adam talk about practicing gratitude in hard times and all the benefits that come with it. Get in touch! anchor.fm/millennialism --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/millennialism/message

In today's increasingly fast-paced world, entire days breeze by without us stopping to really experience them. We allow individual moments to blend into one blurry snapshot, and constantly ask ourselves where time has gone and why we can't have more of it. But every now and then, time almost seems to stop and all of our periphery thoughts and worries disappear. In this episode, we talk about some of those moments.  Get in touch! Websiteanchor.fm/millennialism --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/millennialism/message

Adam and Katey discuss the importance of self-connection, what could happen if you lack it, and getting to know yourself on a deeper level. Inspired by @millennial.therapist Website anchor.fm/millennialism --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/millennialism/message

An Aries and a Leo walk into a bar... This week, Katey tries to convert Adam into an Astrology-believer. We discuss how/if our own Zodiac signs reflect who we are, how we can use them to guide us, and if we should trust them to tell us who we're compatible with. Websiteanchor.fm/millennialism --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/millennialism/message

We talk about our political upbringings, Katey reports live from New York on election day and Adam shares his thoughts on how the world should move forward. Get in touch! @katey_hannaby Websiteanchor.fm/millennialism --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/millennialism/message

In this episode, we talk about how our careers are going, Adam's daily hustle as a substitute teacher, and how to figure out (or at least narrow down) one's career goals. Websiteanchor.fm/millennialism --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/millennialism/message

The first half is about moving back home with your parents after living on your own, the second half is about long-distance relationships and love. Fast forward if the second topic is more interesting to you. My favorite Irishman, John Gleeson, is filling in for Katey this week. Websiteanchor.fm/millennialism --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/millennialism/message

What would you do if someone gave you a million dollars today? Katey would buy a horse and 50K worth of accessories. Adam would buy a villa in Italy, probably. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/millennialism/message

Research has shown that moving is more stressful than divorce. Katey just moved into a new apartment and Adam just moved into his friend's house on a farm, so today's episode is all about moving. Adam also shares some (not so) helpful advice on managing a stressful move.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/millennialism/message

We talk about our first memories of going abroad and why we love exploring new cultures around the world. Adam shares one of his most memorable moments from a tiny tropical party island in Indonesia three years ago.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/millennialism/message

Do you miss how you and your friends used to hang out when nobody had any obligations? Did you spend your Saturdays watching movies and talking shit with your mates after a heavy night of drinking? Adam & Katey talk about how socializing and the art of hanging out with friends changes with age.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/millennialism/message

Adam talks about his imagined "wine-sipping-Italian-villa-life" and a changing perspective on career goals. Katey talks about her newfound love of suburban life and what she's been up to during the lockdown in New York. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/millennialism/message

In 2018, Irish author Sally Rooney published her second novel, Normal People. It quickly became an international bestseller and Rooney was hailed as the first great millennial novelist for her stories of love and late capitalism. In April this year, Hulu and BBC released a 12-episode TV series based on the novel. The story follows the relationship between Marianne Sheridan (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Connell Waldron (Paul Mescal), as they navigate adulthood from their final days in secondary school to their undergraduate years at Trinity College. It is a beautiful look at two highly intelligent but socially complex people who are constantly mislabeled and misunderstood by everyone around them except each other. It can be hard to capture the words and feelings of a book into a visual and emotional piece of film, but this show really does. Sensual, tender, and intimate, it gently clutches your heart and makes you remember what it means to feel the complexities of love. Quiet and subtle, Normal People is simply a beautiful piece told perfectly by two brilliant young actors. I watched the entire show last week and I have not been able to think about anything else since. So, I asked my friends, Katey Hannaby and John Gleeson to join me here today to discuss this beautiful coming-of-age story and what it taught us about love and relationships. We compare and contrast the themes of Normal People with our own lives, experiences, trials, and tribulations. Links Normal People by Sally Rooney Normal People Trailer Millennialism Apple Podcasts ｜Spotify ｜ Google Podcasts｜ Download --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/millennialism/message

We like to think that we have come so far as a global society, but there is still so much injustice, hate, and racism out there. In the last few years, hate crimes have been on the rise. White supremacists have been emboldened. Anti-immigrant rhetoric has intensified. We condemn these awful examples of prejudice and bias and hate, but systemic racism is something different. It is less about violence or burning crosses than it is about everyday decisions made by people who may not even think of themselves as racist. As sociologist Eduardo Bonilla-Silva has said, "The main problem nowadays is not the folks with the hoods, but the folks dressed in suits." Systemic racism persists in our schools, offices, court system, police departments, and elsewhere. Why? Think about it: when white people occupy most positions of decision-making power, people of color have a difficult time getting a fair shake, let alone getting ahead. As a white European straight male, I have never had to experience any of the prejudice many of my Black, Asian, and Hispanic friends face daily. For me and everyone else like me, it has taken the death of another innocent man and global protests for us to really reflect on these issues. To better understand the racism, prejudice, and hate millions of people in the U.S. and around the world face every day, I invited my friend Kevin Taylor to come on the podcast to talk about his personal experiences. We discuss Black Lives Matter, how you can show support for the movement, and our thoughts on people protesting for “Blue Lives Matter.” Kevin also shares some personal stories and examples of times he has been affected by systemic racism, his deeply rooted fear of being pulled over by the police, and what it is like growing up knowing that the cards are stacked against you. Links Kevin Taylor Instagram @kev_taylor1 Please Watch: Dave Chappelle’s 8:46 www.blacklivesmatter.com Donate Millennialism Apple Podcasts ｜Spotify ｜ Google Podcasts｜ Download --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/millennialism/message

In this episode, I am joined by author, speaker, mountain climber, college professor, and women’s rights advocate, Sara Safari. In 2015, she received The Global Citizen award from the United Nations Association and is currently on track to become the first Iranian woman in history to climb the Seven Summits, the highest peak in each continent. Growing up in Iran after the Islamic Revolution, Sara enjoyed little personal freedom and few rights under the law, living an existence marked by oppression and limitations. In response to her childhood experiences, Sara was motivated to empower marginalized women everywhere—and what better way to show young girls that they can do anything than to stand on top of the world? Literally. She recounts her experiences of overcoming these great challenges and adversities in her books Follow my Footsteps, Above the Mountain Shadow, and Making a Difference. We talk about Sara’s climbing experiences, setting big goals, overcoming challenges, and how a near-death experience can change your perspective on life and what is important. I also ask Sara what it means to her to have come from such adversity to become an inspiration for young girls and women all over the world. It was a privilege having her on my show, so please enjoy this conversation with the admirable Sara Safari. Links Sara Safari www.climbyoureverest.org www.sarasafari.com Instagram @sara.safari.everest Facebook /empoweringallgirls Millennialism Apple Podcasts ｜Spotify ｜ Google Podcasts｜ Download --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/millennialism/message

The tourism industry has been massively affected by the spread of coronavirus, as many countries have introduced travel restrictions in an attempt to contain its spread. The United Nations World Tourism Organization estimated that global international tourist arrivals might decrease by 20–30% in 2020, leading to a potential loss of US$30–50 billion. In many of the world's cities, planned travel went down by 80–90%. Since none of us can physically travel anywhere right now, I wanted to talk to someone who could take me on a virtual adventure around the world. In this episode, I am joined by my good friend Caroline Sandström, a 22-year-old modern-day traveler and adventurer from Sweden. Looking at her Instagram pictures and hearing her stories about the vibrant Holi festival in India, island hopping in Fiji, scooter rides through the Vietnamese wilderness, late-night dance parties in the Philippines, and emotional sightseeing’s in Laos made me feel both jealous and incredibly alive. We talk about how she funded all her trips over the last few years, some of the people she met along the way, falling in love on the road, travelling with friends versus traveling solo, and what makes her feel most alive. If you are longing to travel, feel stuck at home, or just want a nice break from reality, just push your headphones in, turn the volume up, and enjoy this conversation with Caroline Sandström. Links Caroline Sandström Instagram @carolinesandstrom --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/millennialism/message

If there is one thing to know about what millennials want in the workplace, it is that they crave a sense of purpose. So much that, according to one study, millennials prefer a company that gives them the chance to drive meaningful progress over one that offers a higher paycheck. However, a lot of people are afraid to dream big and admit what they want out of their career, only to find themselves completely stuck years later with a sense that they wasted years of their lives. So how do you figure out what you want? And what does it mean to be purpose-driven? In this episode, I am joined by Emily Eliza Moyer, an Intuitive Career Strategist focused on helping professionals build meaningful careers they absolutely love. She has worked with clients from start-ups, non-profits, and Fortune 500 companies. As a trusted guide for her clients, she helps them make the changes they need to bring fulfillment to their lives. In addition to purpose work, she is an expert in building purpose-driven high performing teams, remote work, and developing great leaders. She has been featured in NBC News, Forbes, The Muse, Power to Fly, and other major career-focused media outlets for her expertise. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/millennialism/message

Have you ever stopped to think about how much control social media has over your life? Measuring the self against others is normal, and in some ways, it can be helpful. The inspiration you feel about someone else's achievements can rev up the motivation to improve your own life. The recognition that your abilities are a notch above someone else's can deliver a boost to your self-esteem. But comparisons can be harmful when they leave you feeling chronically inferior or depressed. Social media is like a canvas. You can choose to portray your life however you want to. So, what will people naturally do with their social media accounts? They will put up only the best pictures of themselves and always make it look like they are having THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES. I think it is obvious to most people that social media is not an accurate representation of life, but it is important to have open conversations about it. In this episode, I am joined by influencer, YouTuber, and blogger, Anna Reid, to discuss how we can develop a healthier relationship with social media and our current media landscape. We also talk about social media and its relation to mental health issues, anxiety, and false or unrealistic expectation on what a good life looks like. Over the last few years, Anna has amassed over 178.000 subscribers on her YouTube channel, Anna’s Analysis, where she uploads video essays and analyses on social media culture and many other interesting topics. Her most viewed video, “how social media is ruining your life… and you don’t even know it,” has over 2.5 million views and 176.000 likes. Check out her van life conversion series if you want some realistic travel inspiration. Links Anna Reid YouTube: Anna’s Analysis www.annasanalysis.com Instagram @annas_analysis Video: how social media is ruining your life.. and you don't even know it Video: 4 Ways Influencers Manipulate You --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/millennialism/message

Do you feel confused about the dating game? You are not alone. Even though it seems like everyone is on some kind of dating app, teenagers and young adults are feeling lonelier than any previous generation and are having way less sex. There are many reasons behind this, but it just seems like many of us are dating for all the wrong reasons and can’t make up our minds about what we want. Dating apps and social media present us with an abundance of possible partners. How many of your matches on Tinder do you actually go on dates with? Do you ever think, “maybe I can find someone better if I just keep swiping?” It seems like the challenge in modern times, for many people, is not dishonesty, but decision-making. Call me old fashioned or naive, but for me, nothing will ever beat meeting someone in real life without knowing anything about them only to unravel the mystery. I have never had to go on a Tinder date to know it is not for me, but I know that not everyone shares my opinion. I have made a few episodes about relationships before, but not one quite like this. I was lucky enough to get Sean Kernan, a top writer on Medium in Humor, Life, Business, Self-Improvement, Love, and Relationships to join me for a discussion on the state of online dating, common dating mistakes, toxic couple behaviors, and the ultimate first date question. He also shares some advice on what makes a good dating profile and how to recover from both breakups as well as bad dates. Sean’s articles on love and relationships have been featured in Inc, HuffPost, and Apple News just to name a few. Over the last couple of years, he has amassed over 260k followers on Quora and at the time of writing 374 million content views. Sean is a witty, honest, relatable, and personal writer sharing his own trials and tribulations, life lessons, and advice for our enjoyment, inspiration, and learning. Links Sean Kernan 7 Surefire Ways to Die Single Dating Profiles are a Highlight Reel of Bad Marketing The Ultimate First Date Question — And How to Answer It Quora @sean-kernan Medium @seanjkernan Instagram @sean_kernan Twitter @seanjkernan --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/millennialism/message