Adulthood Loading Podcast

Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and struggling to find balance in your life? Don't let burnout hold you back from living your best life – join us for this empowering and insightful episode, and discover how to bounce back from burnout and thrive in the face of stress.

Ever wonder why sometimes social media can get us in our feels? Listen to Emma, Marissa and special guest LaToy talk social media and how its changed what it means to be successful.

In the final part of this two-part series, experts in finance get into more of what we really want to know: how to *actually* start saving and investing in 2022, and why it’s so important for us to invest (instead of just save) in this day and age.

As young adults, we were taught to never talk about 3 things publicly: politics, religion and money. But by the title of this episode you should know which one we’re gonna be getting into today. In this episode of a two-part series, experts in finance talk with us about some of the ways to *actually* make money and the mindset required to build generational wealth.

This year alone has been filled with so much uncertainty and a lot of us may have been left with more anxiety, depressive symptoms, and quite possibly the tendency to drink more and abuse other substances. More than that, without our usual distractions, we may have been left to reflect on a lot of things, some of which we may have done our best to push deep down and forget about. When an arm is broken, we would just go to the doctor, right? So why when we experience these mental health challenges do we avoid getting one of the top healthy remedies to deal with them-why do we really avoid therapy?

Picture this....you’re in line and somebody skips you, what do you do? Are you going to call them out on it or are you going to let it ride? What about speaking up then your partner does something you don't like? Are you saying exactly what's on your mind or waiting for them to just know what they did?  Truth is, communicating effectively isn't easy but its a big part of adulthood when it comes to showing up authentically and honouring your needs. Emma, Marissa and Christian come together to discuss all things communication and how to fix it. 

Raise your hand if you’ve ever heard these phrases:  "Good vibes only"  "Cheer up"  "Everything happens for a reason"  "It could be worse"  While the intention behind these sayings can mean well, it leaves no room for how we’re actually feeling and robs us of the opportunity to address how we actually feel. Believe it or not, positivity can be toxic. Join us as we talk toxic positivity, instant gratification, embracing acceptance & honouring your needs.

In the first episode of Season 2, Emma, Marissa, and guest, Alicia a. k. a "Nyobi", discuss being stuck, getting unstuck, and why making decisions can be so hard as an adult. A big part of living your best life is living it how you want to, and a key way that you do this is by making decisions. Being able to make your own decisions is especially important when you become an adult but let's be real, making decisions can be overwhelming for too many reasons to count. It’s almost as if all of these decisions that you might not have had to make before are now magically at your doorstep with no rulebook in sight. Join us as we talk about it and share some helpful tips. 

This episode feels like it was completed just in time. With so much going on it feels so much easier to get caught up in the "what if's" and the "back then's" than to deal with the realities we're facing today. In this episode, Marissa and Emma talk about what makes this disconnection from the present easier and discuss practical ways you can stay grounded in the here and now. 

Let's just say it: making friendships, especially during adulthood can be...*whispers* AWKWARD, to say the least. Ahhh...it feels so good to get that out! So, yes, you guessed it...on this episode, we discuss the possibility of making, maintaining, reviving, and even ending friendships in adulthood. If right about now you're feeling some friendship-building-related cringe or nervousness, rest assured, we didn't forget to mention some of the ways that you can do these things. See you there!

It's safe to say at this point the holidays are long gone and we're back into the full swing of things at work or school. Despite talks on how important it is to have work-life balance, for a lot of us it still remains something just outside of our reach. We've heard all the tips on what we should do to ensure we're living a balanced life but we all know that putting these things in practice aren't always practical or realistic. Especially now that we're in the middle of a pandemic. In this episode Marissa and Emma discuss some of the common tips for finding work-life balance and provide suggestions on how to adapt these tips to work for you. 

Join us as we talk about Valentine's Day Loneliness among singles, couples, and everyone in between. This pandemic has left a lot of us feeling very lonely, and on a day that can be filled with much love and connection, we may find ourselves feeling even more alone.   Why do we feel this way and what can we do about it? Rest assured...we have answers for you.

So it's about that time when January felt like it took a year to pass by and all the New Year excitement has worn off. We can't help but ask....how dem' New Year Resolutions looking though? Trust us, when we say we know how hard it is to stay motivated to the goals you set at the start of the year. Truth is, motivation starts with the goal itself and New Year's Resolutions don't really work well with keeping us committed. Get SMART with us as we talk about the psychology of goal setting and give you the tools to truly get your head in the game to achieve what you want.

The New Year can be an exciting time. It can also be a period filled with much pressure, among other feelings.  Join us as we discuss New Year's pressure in 2021 and the ways that we can help this pressure to feel lighter.

We're back to discuss managing the holidays and the emotions that come with them.

Join us as we discuss the elephant in the room: Imposter Syndrome.

Emma & Marissa dust off their mics in their first episode to discuss adulthood myths, expectations, and everything in between.

Step into the world of Gentle Parenting with us in our newest Adulthood Loading podcast episode! We're thrilled to have expert Patrick Andrews, also known as Montessori Dad, for an enlightening chat about 'Gentle Parenting,' a parenting approach that we know deviates from traditional Caribbean parenting methods. #AdulthoodLoading #GentleParenting #MontessoriDad #CaribbeanParenting #EmotionalIntelligence #ParentingDifferences #DeepDive Patrick Andrews Instagram: @patrickmontessoridad Patrick Andrws TikTok: @patrickandrews71 Adulthood Loading Podcast Instagram: @adulthoodloadingpodcast Adulthood Loading Podcast TikTok: @adulthoodloadingpodcast Emma's Instagram: therightpsychologist Marissa's Instagram: marissathemindcoach

In this episode, we'll delve into the unique challenges and opportunities that arise when two individuals from different generations, namely Ms. Danielle Francis (adult daughter) and Mrs. Indira Demeritte-Francis (mother), come together in a familial relationship. We'll be discussing the ways in which societal norms and expectations have shifted over time, and how this can create tension between parents and adult children. We'll also be exploring strategies for bridging these gaps and fostering healthy, supportive relationships. Stay tuned as we navigate this complex and important topic, and discover ways to cultivate deeper connections and understanding within our families.

On this episode, Emma and Marissa discuss laziness and how it can be holding you back in ways you never imagined.  We will explore the psychology behind why we feel lazy and the best tool to overcome it so that you can stay motivated and focused on achieving your goals. So, if you’ve been feeling "lazy,"  this episode is for you! Tune in and be sure to like, comment and subscribe.