The Mature Podcast

ONE YEAR. IT'S BEEN ONE YEAR SINCE WE RELEASED OUR FIRST EPISODE AND BECAME PODCASTS HOSTS.    To celebrate, we wanted to answer some questions to show you guys what it's like to have a podcast and share more stories behind the scenes. We answer some of your questions from Instagram too!    Thank you for your support! Please leave us a review on how we're doing! 

Come and learn more about our co-host McKenna. If you haven't figured it out, she obsessed with the beach, books, candles, and ice cream. If you like any of those things, it might be a good idea to tune in!    This is our season finale! We are wrapping up Season 2. We are in the works of planning season 3! 

Especially in this particular season of life that we are all experiencing in our own way, feelings of loneliness are at a all-time HIGH. Why do we feel this pressure to be in a relationship? Is there a finish line to find your soulmate? Do people in relationship know something that single people are missing out on? Come and hang out with us for a bit to hear more of our thoughts.    Season 2 is coming to an end. We are planning a season 3! Thank you for your support.    Please feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mature-podcast/id1477152427   Follow us @TheMaturePodcast on Instagram to stay updated! https://www.instagram.com/thematurepodcast/            

"If your path is clear, you're on the wrong path." Transitioning into post-grad life is a journey and it takes a lot of work and effort. So we wanted to help out by outlining some tips and tools that may help you during this time. Whether it's taking care of yourself emotionally and mentally, or figuring out how to apply for jobs, or learning how to live at home again, we got you.  Press play to hear more!  Self-Awareness Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/66Ct58WCYfJW5sPSwpcjek?si=0UfUR216S4WGWcaRu9F_1g Chat with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematurepodcast/ Leave us a review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mature-podcast/id1477152427

We are so excited to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month this May. So to celebrate, we ask our very co-host all about what's it like to grow up Vietnamese-Chinese in America. Through learning about Mafia ;) and the pressures to become a doctor, we are speaking on this important topic to bridge the gap between people of different cultures. Press play to see if you can relate to any of these stories! Thanks so much for tuning in! Chat with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematurepodcast/ Leave us a review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mature-podcast/id1477152427

Y’all loved our first episode on boundaries in friendships so we came back for another round because we’re not done talking about it! We said in the first season that this is a topic that doesn’t get talked about enough and we’re still saying it this season. There are so many boundaries that are changing and developing as we grow as individuals and as friends. So for today’s episode we’re sharing some stories that led us to having hard conversations with friends, each other, and ourselves. First off, Tiffani shares about an estranged friend and what it has been like for them to reach out to her. She explains her conflicting feelings of not having contact with them and the option of extending grace. This all brings up the question of whether we should keep friends around just because they are a good person, rather than keeping them around because they are a good friend. McKenna then expresses her concerns around friends that she has had since her childhood and whether those friendships are fulfilling or even have the same standards as her newer friendships. We finally discuss our overall feelings on how these situations make us think about friendships and how if we are not seeing fulfilling friends around us, we have to be them ourselves. So buckle up for an emotional rollercoaster and hit play!   Boundaries in Friendships PART 1 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boundaries-in-friendships/id1477152427?i=1000448431631 Follow us here - https://www.instagram.com/thematurepodcast/

Today we are sitting down with Sarah Cooper, AKA Scoops, and having the chance to talk about her journey through pageantry, her coming out story, and her new YouTube channel. We uncover our little knowledge about what pageants are, which mainly come from Miss Congeniality, and dive into the pressures that having a national title hold and if pageants are really like Toddlers and Tiaras. Sarah later talks about her coming out story. She talks about what it was like to grow up in a conservative environment, her fears about coming out, and her ultimate acceptance of who she is today. Finally, she talks about how her journey has led her to start a YouTube channel of sharing other people’s stories and their own experiences. We are so excited to shed some light on these topics so get comfy and press play! Follow Sarah here: https://www.instagram.com/cooper__sarah/ Sarah's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-LEex9ETeDploOwQusRQQA Follow The Mature Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thematurepodcast/  

This episode is another audience requested episode!  Ever feel like you're just trudging through another day? Another day, another dollar? We feel you and this mundane-ness! We go through what this feels like and the importance of gratitude when you're stuck on autopilot. We talk through how our hobbies has shifted our perspective in this transition to adulthood. Come hang out with us by pressing play to hear fun stories and how we learned how to get ourselves out of this!  If you have any topics you want us to cover, send us a DM on our instagram https://www.instagram.com/thematurepodcast/

Inspired by daily conversations with close friends, we decided to talk through what the process of becoming self aware looked like for us. If you're wondering "Am I self-aware?" or "What does being self-aware look like?", press play to hear us tell stories of how we take in other people's comments on our lives and how we shift the blame from someone else to looking at ourselves.  We are not holding back on this one, press play now!  Our live event was postponed! Stay tuned for more updates https://linktr.ee/thematurepodcast

Post-grad and being a twenty-something can often feel like the world is personally setting us up to be a failure, specifically when it comes to having a space of your own. Today, we are breaking down that barrier with the help of Maya Landrum! Maya is a current realtor who bought her first home at the whopping age of 24! We first talk to Maya about the types of people we all believe buy homes, such as “established, married, two-income households” (A.K.A. NOT fresh out of college kids who have only a dime to their name). However, Maya explains that she had people who came along to help her and make her realize where she was spending her money and how she began to save. She then takes us through her journey of applying for a loan, finding a home with “rental potential”, and how she is having someone else pay for her mortgage! After sharing a bit about her journey, we then ask Maya about some financial tips such as asking more questions and how to split up your saving accounts. Are you ready to get inspired to buy a home? Grab a pen, get ready to take some notes, and press play! WE HAVE A LIVE EVENT COMING UP SOON on MARCH 26TH,2020 IN UPLAND CA! Come and see us record an episode LIVE for FREE! https://www.instagram.com/thematurepodcast/

Ever feel like you just need to pause and figure out where you’re at in life? Us too. So today we are sitting down and revealing a little bit about what is going on in our lives behind the podcast. Kicking it off, McKenna dives into the struggles of grad school and what it is really like for psychology majors post grad (Hint: It’s not glamorous in any form of the word). Tiffani talks about updates on her career and how she is pushing towards digital marketing on a bigger platform. She explains the anxiety that led to her decision and how she is now feeling about doing more freelance work. After discussing our career updates, we give a truer than true update on how we feel about seasons of singleness. It’s the hot tea everyone has been waiting for, so what do we have to say? Each of us talk about our own ideas of what it’s like to be single right now and how others in our lives have treated us about not being in a relationship. Overall, we’re bringing you along for one of our late night chats so grab a cup of coffee and press play! Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/thematurepodcast/ LIVE EVENT HAPPENING ON MARCH 26TH,2020. COME MEET US AND SEE US RECORD AN EPISODE LIVE! info here - https://www.instagram.com/p/B9M9DvBh-Vb/

Sit down and relax as we take you through our traveling guide! In today’s episode we are talking about all things travel and getting to the real truth of why it feels absolutely impossible to travel as a post-grad. (Hint: McKenna 100% believes it’s a social construct.) We first discuss our travel plans for this year where McKenna is going on a complete solo trip to a city she has never been to, Boston. Tiffani talks about her experience with leaving America for the first time. Ultimately, we talk about we save for our trips! If you're dying to take a trip but don't know where to start, listen to this episode!  Press play now. Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/thematurepodcast/  

How do we process our emotions with minor breakdowns? We don’t. Just kidding. Our audience wanted to know, so we’re answering to the best of our ability! In this episode we are breaking down (only sort of literally) on the ways that we process our emotions without having a complete mental breakdown and having it affect your busy life. At one point, it will get easier and you’ll find the appropriate time if and when you decide to process. Processing your emotions comes within time, but ultimately it develops as a muscle and you’ll hopefully be able to breakdown a little less! Press play if you're looking to handle your emotions a little better!  Chat with us here! https://www.instagram.com/thematurepodcast/  

In our first episode back for season two, we are exposing the unrealistic expectations that are New Year’s resolutions. New Year’s resolutions come down to one common theme: “there's a lot of talk but NO plan.” Because of our distaste of these resolutions, we had to go out searching for something that would ignite our fire for 2020 but also keep us accountable. Thus, the Lavendaire “Artist of Life” Workbook. Each of us discuss our mindset of what we plan to do if some of our goals fall through the cracks whether that’s knowing that every day is a new start or learning from the mistakes we have made. Either way, we’re ready to bounce back and make it a year neither of us could forget! 2020 we’re ready for you! Lavendaire - https://www.instagram.com/lavendaire/ Follow us on our Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thematurepodcast/

We're jumping into the new 20s as we will be entering another year in our 20s!  In the spirit of both our birthdays, we take a look back to inspire ideas on how to celebrate birthdays and what we learned in this previous year of life. Our conversation takes us through learning on how to grow in our confidence in just a year and how to balance having fun. Tune in now!  We hope you enjoy this because this is our last episode of our first season! Don't worry! Follow us on Instagram for updates for this upcoming season https://www.instagram.com/thematurepodcast/

Tune in for our take on Vogue's 73 Questions! You can find out where I had my first kiss or what's exciting me these days! Stay tuned for our interview with McKenna in our next season.   

The dreaded Mondays, the longing for weekends, the lack of motivation. This is #adulting. This is what the transition looks like. Right? This week, we decided to do things a little different and give you a real life snapshot into what these past couple have looked like for us.  How do you handle the weeks when you're just going through the motions? When you're at your lowest? We feel you too. Press play to hear our conversation on independence vs. isolation and learning how to cope with unhealthy mindsets and habits.  Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/thematurepodcast/   

Most people barely get to the phone to schedule an appointment, let alone to their actual appointment. The process can be daunting, so this episode gives you a real look into what the process and logistics of finding a therapist. We talk about how much it costs, how our insurance works, and what kind of therapy was the right one for us.  We even share what were our preconceived ideas and where our head space was at before starting therapy. (It was not a good one, we’ll tell you that much.) And we give you a real updated glimpse at what we’re learning in therapy. (It probably involves vulnerability.) Disclaimer: We are not professionals nor do we recommend a certain type of therapy to any of our listeners. We just want to share our experiences with you.  Take a listen if you’re curious to see how therapy has benefited us in the midst of transitions of post-grad! Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/thematurepodcast/  Suicide Prevention Hotline (1-800-273-8255) We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

We've all heard the saying "Opposites Attract", but we always forget the last part that says "But Similarities Last".  In this week's episode, we dive even deeper of how our friendship came to fruition, despite our differences. Bringing to light the difficulty of having conversations with people who disagree or people who have polar opposite backgrounds than you, we break down how to push past the uncomfortable and into more meaningful conversations.  Press play now!  Diving into Vulnerability - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diving-into-vulnerability/id1477152427?i=1000451918460   Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/thematurepodcast/  

If you’re yearning for something more in life, start with this episode!  In the midst of transitions, life can get messy. How do we start healthy habits to set ourselves up for success? We sit down and give you real tips and mindset strategies that we try to implement in our every day lives. Some are self explanatory and you were probably expecting, but others may just might surprise you!  At the end of the day, it’s important to simply start. So start here and press play to hear how we really try to live our best lives.    Link to our Self Care Episode- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-care-oclock/id1477152427?i=1000450082451   Continue the convo here- https://www.instagram.com/thematurepodcast/