Are We Adulting Yet?
121 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsDali and Jackie, two highly opinionated latina childhood friends who have grown up to realize they have not grown up. Come listen every week to see how these two goal driven, determined and honest females discuss various topics nobody prepared them for going into adulthood such as; mental health, sex, marriage, divorce, kids, death and other subjects that assure us all that we are not alone.
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EP 59: Creative ways to save, becoming successful, & being a goal-setter!
January 18, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBWelcome back adult family!! You're two favorite girls are at it again bringing you an all new episode. And this week, we're talking all about saving money and making sacrifices in order to become successful in adulthood. Truth is, we aren't taught in schools on how to invest and save our money, and unless you were raised with educating parents or mentors, chances are you weren't given the awareness of how important it is to make goals for your future and how to save in order to achieve those...
EP 58: Are we patriotic yet?! Featuring: Madison
January 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBWe are back fam! You’re two favorite girls are at it again bringing you a brand new episode of are we Adulting yet podcast. This week we start the show off right with some grown folk business. We talk about how our adulting is going and how we’re handling it all. Oh, and we have a special guest! Madison is back on the show to bring her thoughts and opinions on a very heartbreaking topic for all of America right now. On January 6th, a group of Trump supporters protested and rioted into the ...
EP 58: Are we patriotic yet?! Featuring: Madison
January 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBWe are back fam! You’re two favorite girls are at it again bringing you a brand new episode of are we Adulting yet podcast. This week we start the show off right with some grown folk business. We talk about how our adulting is going and how we’re handling it all. Oh, and we have a special guest! Madison is back on the show to bring her thoughts and opinions on a very heartbreaking topic for all of America right now. On January 6th, a group of Trump supporters protested and rioted into the ...
EP 57: Stop being the go-to person for people you can't go to!
January 04, 2021 03:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBWe’re back fam! Bringing you the very first episode of the new year, your two favorite girls are here to talk about all of the experiences we have that leave us all asking the same question. Are we Adulting yet? This week we start off as usual with our grown folk business. Where we talk about all of the adulting we’ve had to do throughout our week. Then we dive right into our topic. Being a go-to person for people you can’t go to. If you’re always a go-to person for people, chances are you ...
EP 56: New year, same pandemic!
December 28, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBYour two favorite girls are back at it again bringing you the very last episode of 2020. Oh what a year it has been. While there has been lots of downs, this year has brought lots of positive changes as well. In times like these, it’s important to remember and reflect on all of the good times too. So join us as we go through all of our podcast ups & downs this wild year has given us. We go through some of our favorite episodes and give you all a bit of behind the scenes stories of what we we...
EP 55: Adulting & Christmas
December 21, 2020 03:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBWe’re back adult family! This week we start off our episode right with some grown folk business. We talk about all of the crazy adulting we’ve had to experience this past week. Then we go right into our topic. Christmas is right around the corner. And as adults, we want to know how this all began. Who really is Santa Clause? Are Christmas trees even real?! We’re here to talk about it all! Adulting tip of the day: If there's one thing childhood has taught us, it should be to question everyth...
EP 55: Adulting & Christmas
December 21, 2020 03:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBWe’re back adult family! This week we start off our episode right with some grown folk business. We talk about all of the crazy adulting we’ve had to experience this past week. Then we go right into our topic. Christmas is right around the corner. And as adults, we want to know how this all began. Who really is Santa Clause? Are Christmas trees even real?! We’re here to talk about it all! Adulting tip of the day: If there's one thing childhood has taught us, it should be to question everyth...
EP 54: Let's talk about new beginnings!!
December 14, 2020 03:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBWe’re back fam! Your two favorite girls are here again bringing you an all new episode that leaves us all asking the same question. Are we Adulting yet?! This week we talk about new beginnings we’ve been experiencing and how great it feels to see your hard work pay off. We’ve been doing lots of adulting lately and, while it’s been a rollercoaster of events, we’re finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel. It’s times like these when you realize that all of the hard work truly does pa...
EP 53: Keeping the creative juices flowin'...well, we're trying!
November 30, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBWe’re back at it again fam! This week you’re two favorite girls are at it again and starting the show off right, as always, with some grown folk business. We talk about how our thanksgiving went and a little of what we’ve been up to. Then we dive right into our topic of the week. How do we as adults find ways to be creative, when we’re just not feeling very creative? Adulting tip of the day: Allow yourself time to express your ideas and thoughts. Question of the day: Are we creative yet? ...
EP 52: Are we being sensitive or are we standing our ground?!
November 23, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBYour two favorite girls are back at it again! This week JQ and Dali start off the episode with some grown folk business, of course. Dali asks for an opinion on a conversation she had pertaining to men and women dating people with kids. Then chit chat about that for awhile and then go right into the topic of the week. Is this generation being too sensitive or are we standing up for ourselves?? We’re living in a time where it seems like everyone’s feelings are always getting hurt about somethi...
EP 51: Realistic Positivity!
November 16, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBWelcome back to another great episode of Are We Adulting Yet! Your two favorite girls are at it again talking about all of the situations that adults really have to deal with. This week is all about being realistic. We are always told to think positive and to send out good vibes all of the time. Which is a great habit to have. But we also need to think realistically right?? How do we keep a realistic positive mindset as we get older? Question of the day: Are we realistic yet? Wanna listen...
EP 51: Realistic Positivity!
November 16, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBWelcome back to another great episode of Are We Adulting Yet! Your two favorite girls are at it again talking about all of the situations that adults really have to deal with. This week is all about being realistic. We are always told to think positive and to send out good vibes all of the time. Which is a great habit to have. But we also need to think realistically right?? How do we keep a realistic positive mindset as we get older? Question of the day: Are we realistic yet? Wanna listen...
EP 50: Please don't stop the music!
November 09, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBAnother week into adulthood, and your two favorite girls are back at it again with another episode! This week we start off with a little bit of grown folk business where we talk about the adulting we’ve been doing lately. Then there’s a bit of chit chat on the elections and Biden’s victory. But the real topic of conversation this week is music. Music has a way of connecting us and making us feel everything all at once. As we get older our music interests may expand and some may even use musi...
EP 49: Vote or die!
November 02, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBWelcome back everyone to another episode! Your two favorite girls are back at it again to talk and leave us all asking the same confusing question. Are we Adulting yet?? This week we talk about one of the most important things you can do as an adult. And just in time for one of the most important days of 2020. Yup, we’re talking about voting. We’ve realized a lot growing up and especially this year. And one of the main things is the importance of voting and how critical it is to know who i...
EP 48: PERIOD! featuring Cindy & Drew from Menstrual Mates!
October 26, 2020 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBWe’re back fam! Another week in the world of adulting with your two favorite girls, Dali & JQ. This week is super exciting for us because we have two very special guests. And they’re here to give us all the inside scoop of what it really means to be a menstruator. Yup, this week we’re talking about periods. Cindy and Drew are the founder and co-founder of Menstrual Mates, an organization focused and dedicated to bringing a full circle approach on periods, education and awareness. Tune in whi...
EP 47: Drugs R' Us!
October 19, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBWelcome back AWAY family! Your two favorite girls are back at it again with a brand new episode that leaves us all asking the same question. Are we Adulting yet?! We start the episode off right just like we always do with some grown folk business. We catch you guys up on all the adulting we’ve been up to and how hectic (or not hectic), our lives have been. Then we go right into discussion. This week we’re talking about big pharma and the massive effect it has on all of our lives. Pharmaceut...
EP 46: teachers, abortions, and COVID life!
October 12, 2020 02:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBWe’re back at it again fam! Another week and a brand new episode of Are We Adulting Yet! This week we brought back a very special guest and a long time friend. Madison is back in the studio with us and we bring a lot to the table. From teachers not getting paid enough, to abortions, and some talk about how much fun we used to have before all of this COVID hit our lives. But the main thing we chat about is how Coronavirus is STILL happening and how much it’s changed our Ives. 2020 has been th...
EP 46: teachers, abortions, and COVID life!
October 12, 2020 02:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBWe’re back at it again fam! Another week and a brand new episode of Are We Adulting Yet! This week we brought back a very special guest and a long time friend. Madison is back in the studio with us and we bring a lot to the table. From teachers not getting paid enough, to abortions, and some talk about how much fun we used to have before all of this COVID hit our lives. But the main thing we chat about is how Coronavirus is STILL happening and how much it’s changed our Ives. 2020 has been th...
EP 45: Thank you for being a friend!
October 05, 2020 03:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBWelcome back fam! Your two favorite girls are back at it again with a brand new episode that leaves us all asking the same question. Are we Adulting yet? This week we have a very special guest and lifelong friend join us on the mic. We switch things up a bit and decide to go down memory lane and talk about how much we’ve grown not only as adults, but as friends. There’s nothing like good friendship and this episode proves that. Today's guest: https://www.instagram.com/madsween_/?hl=en Wan...
EP 44: The Universe, the Priests, And wth is going on with the Boy Scouts?!
September 28, 2020 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBWe’re back! Your two favorite girls have survived another week of adulting and oh what a week it’s been! We start this episode off right with some grown folk business, where JQ talks about her job hunting struggles and Dali talks about how the Universe is speaking to her through numbers and doughnuts. After all of that crazy talk, we dive right into our topic of the week. This topic is something that is hard to talk about but so important to be aware of. As we grow up we begin to realize tha...
EP 43: Fire and ICE!
September 21, 2020 01:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBWelcome back AWAY family! Your two favorite girls are back at it again with another episode that leaves us all asking the same question. Are we Adulting yet? As always, we start off with our episode right with some grown folk business. We catch the fam up on all of the adult things they’ve been up to. Then they get right to business. This week they dive into a very serious issue America is facing at the moment and not just for adults. Kids are being affected by this as well. Dali and JQ want...
EP 42: Are We Coping Yet?!
September 13, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBHello again fam! It's a brand new week which means you're two favorite girls are back again asking the most important question we find ourselves all asking. Are we adulting yet?? As always we start off the show right with some Grown Folk Business and this week the girls catch up on some adulting they've been trying to accomplish. Then they share the answers to a question Dali asked some of the AWAY family members, which just so happens to be related to our topic of discussion today. Coping m...
EP 41: Normalizing failure, accepting criticism & asking for help!
September 05, 2020 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBWelcome back AWAY family! Your two favorite girls are at it again this week to leave us asking one important question....are we adulting yet?! This episode we're talking about how normal it is to fail. How failure is the only way to get ahead and why it should be normalized in our adult lives. Along with failure comes criticism which is always so hard to take, and sometimes even harder to give. Then there's asking for help. And that can be extremely difficult when you feel like you're an "ad...
EP 40: Fat Phobia
August 31, 2020 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBHey fam! Thanks for tuning in again to another episode of Are We Adulting Yet! This week you're two favorite girls start the week off right and talk about some Adulting they’ve been up to. Then they are coming together to talk about an issue a lot of us adults face and something we absolutely have to normalize. The fat shaming is getting old and tiring. We’re here to normalize all body shapes in our adult lives. Are We Confident Yet? Wanna listen to us on YouTube? You can subscribe with t...
EP 40: Fat Phobia
August 31, 2020 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBHey fam! Thanks for tuning in again to another episode of Are We Adulting Yet! This week you're two favorite girls start the week off right and talk about some Adulting they’ve been up to. Then they are coming together to talk about an issue a lot of us adults face and something we absolutely have to normalize. The fat shaming is getting old and tiring. We’re here to normalize all body shapes in our adult lives. Are We Confident Yet? Wanna listen to us on YouTube? You can subscribe with t...
EP 39: Are we scared to grow up?!
August 24, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBWe're back at it again AWAY fam! And this week we're talking about the fear of getting older. We know we know, we ALL have to do it. But why do we have to grow up into this "adult" role of living. Wouldn't it be great to to just be forever young?! In this episode we talk about the growing pains we all feel as we transition from being a kid to a grownup. And ways to make the process a little easier. Grown Folk Business: The girls talk about some difficult adulting they've had to deal with l...
EP 38: Incarceration Nation!
August 15, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBHey fam! We're back! Thanks for tuning into another episode that asks us all the same confusing question. Are we adulting yet?! This week Dali and JQ dive into a topic that they feel all adults should be having. Growing up means learning from your mistakes and to keep being better than we were before. But for some of us, our mistakes stay with us for the rest of our lives. The prison system is a place that is definitely needed, but it is also a place with many flaws. And people are dramatica...
EP 37: Can we be friends with our exes?!
August 10, 2020 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBWe're back!! Dali and JQ are at it again and this week they are talking about friendships. But not just any friendships. They want to know if it's possible to have friendships with our exes. Is it easy to just forgive and still be cool? Or should our romantic relationships be left in the past once they no longer serve a purpose for us. JQ and Dali seem to have a difference of opinions about this topic, so the conversation definitely gets interesting. But we want to hear from you. Do you thin...
EP 36: Grown and Confident!
August 03, 2020 03:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBWe're back once again fam! And this week your two favorite adults are here to speak up about a secret life hack we can all use as we get older. Confidence is the one thing us "grown ups" can use to get through anything life throws at us. The more confident we are in ourselves, the easier it is to believe that we can handle anything. So why is it so difficult to become so confident in ourselves? Of course like with anything else, this is something we must all practice. But practicing things l...
EP 35: Imposter syndrome, the imposter experience and becoming worthy!
July 27, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBWelcome back AWAY family! On this weeks episode the girls go right into their first topic where they ask a very important question. Are we worthy yet? Which ties right into their topic of discussion. An issue many of us have never heard of, but have all probably experienced. They discuss the importance of becoming aware of imposter syndrome, what it is and how to tell if you are or ever have experienced it. And they make sure to leave you with a helpful adulting tip of the day. They also ...
EP 34: Diverse relationships, coronavirus & Breonna Taylor!
July 12, 2020 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBWe're back AWAY family! On this weeks episode of Are We Adulting Yet, the girls dive right into their first segment where they speak up about how high the coronavirus numbers are rising in the country, especially in their state. After that they go into their grown folk business and discuss the engagement party that Daniel Cameron, Kentucky's attorney general, hosted even though the cops who killed Breonna Taylor still roam free. And after that is all said and done, they dive right into their...
EP 33: Black Lives STILL Matter!
July 06, 2020 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBWelcome back AWAY family! We wanted to dedicated more than just one episode in light of the recent events that took place to spark the protests and the fight to end police brutality. Especially because this is a time where we are continually learning something new everyday. Bringing awareness to the issues that come to light as we enter adulthood is our mission for this show. And as two latina women, it is important for us to make sure we are fully aware of the systemic racism that is consta...
EP 33: Black Lives STILL Matter!
July 06, 2020 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBWelcome back AWAY family! We wanted to dedicated more than just one episode in light of the recent events that took place to spark the protests and the fight to end police brutality. Especially because this is a time where we are continually learning something new everyday. Bringing awareness to the issues that come to light as we enter adulthood is our mission for this show. And as two latina women, it is important for us to make sure we are fully aware of the systemic racism that is consta...
EP 32: Flirting with dominance, flirting with life and how to be seductive!
June 27, 2020 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBYou’re two favorite girls are back this week to discuss the art of flirting. But not just flirting. Flirting with dominance. Actually, how to do everything with dominance. This week we talk about ways we can take common flirting tactics and turn them into powerful habits we can practice in our everyday lives. Wouldn't it be great to be able to finesse every situation that comes your way with seduction and confidence? We think so too. And we're hoping we'll only get better at it with age! Gr...
EP 31: Black Lives Matter!
June 22, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBWe’re back!! We want to start this new week off with a topic that has had us all talking lately. The killing of George Floyd was the tip of the iceberg for many people worldwide that have been fighting and feeling the effects of police brutality and systemic racism. The Black Lives Matter Movement has opened our eyes to a lot that has been going on around us. And though we will never know exactly how black people have and continue to be mistreated, we know the world can be unfair. And we hav...
EP 30: Reinventing, Rebirth and Staying True to Yourself During it ALL
June 15, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWe're back!! We took a little break but your two favorite girls are officially back and on a new day! Mondays are now the new Thursdays! You wanna know why we love Mondays? It's a fresh start to a new week. A chance to start over sometimes. And that's just what today's episode is all about. This week Dali & JQ talk about the power of reinventing your life at any given moment. 2020 feels crazy right now but maybe it's the perfect time for a rebirth and an awakening of some sort. During our G...
Death!....Oh yea, we're going there!
May 07, 2020 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBThe girls are back at it again! Season 3 is dedicated to all of the big changes we face as we get older, and how to handle it all like an "adult", whatever that means. This weeks episode is surrounded around the biggest change of all. Yup, we're talking about death. Now, we know the idea of death can immediately instill fear in some of us. Fear of the unknown is real. But lets face it, death is a change we all have to go through and experience no matter what. So why not talk about it and t...
New relationships!
April 30, 2020 03:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBDali and JQ are back at it again with a new episode to help us all adult a little better. Season 3 has been dedicated change and different events that tend to take place in our lives that force a change to happen. This weeks episode is targeted around the adjustments that occur when we start new romantic relationships. We talk about the pros and cons, the honeymoon phase, the after honeymoon phase, and so much more that comes with building a new life with a new romantic partner. I think we...
New relationships!
April 30, 2020 03:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBDali and JQ are back at it again with a new episode to help us all adult a little better. Season 3 has been dedicated change and different events that tend to take place in our lives that force a change to happen. This weeks episode is targeted around the adjustments that occur when we start new romantic relationships. We talk about the pros and cons, the honeymoon phase, the after honeymoon phase, and so much more that comes with building a new life with a new romantic partner. I think we...
Dating culture and all that comes with it!
April 22, 2020 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBWe're back fam! And this week the topic is all about the big D! Yup, you got it right, DATING! Thanks to the help of some of our Instagram friends, we're attempting to dig a little deep into the pros and cons of the dating culture and why most of us are just straight up over it. We make sure to touch base on online dating, serial dating, ghosting, catcalling, soulmates, and how dating can mean something to one person and another to someone else. After researching all of this, it's clear to...
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April 16, 2020 18:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBWe're back! If you don't know by now, we're dedicating season 3 on big changes we most likely have to face as adults. As we get older it feels like things in our life tend to change drastically and most of the time we are not as prepared as we think we are. This week the big change we want to focus on is the adjustment after a break up or divorce. Because of the coronavirus, we're seeing a rise in divorce rates. It's difficult when a separation happens and your reality gets shaken up to th...
Changes we face after a divorce or breakup!
April 16, 2020 18:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBWe're back! If you don't know by now, we're dedicating season 3 on big changes we most likely have to face as adults. As we get older it feels like things in our life tend to change drastically and most of the time we are not as prepared as we think we are. This week the big change we want to focus on is the adjustment after a break up or divorce. Because of the coronavirus, we're seeing a rise in divorce rates. It's difficult when a separation happens and your reality gets shaken up to th...
Money Changes!
April 09, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBWelcome back fam! We want to use this season to talk about different major changes we have or possibly could face as we get older and more settled into adulthood. Right now the world is facing one of the biggest changes yet. The pandemic that Coronavirus has started is a lot to take in right now. And if that isn't crazy enough, it's also causing other major changes as well. The biggest change right now, and I guess a change we are always going to face, are money changes. What happens when ...
CHANGE!
April 02, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIt is officially season 3 guys! And this season we want to focus on the most constant thing in this world. Change is always going to happen. And the older we get, we tend to become more and more uncomfortable with it. Why is change so scary for us? Why do we try to avoid it like the plague? When we should really be embracing it for what it is. Right now we are living through a time of extreme change. The coranavirus has come and completely flipped our lives upside down. And the fear of wha...
Minimalism!
March 26, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBWelcome back fam!! We're back, and this week we're talking about minimalism. This concept that more and more people have been adapting to recently where one works to get rid of the things they don't need so the can live with less, and in return, become happier. We learned that this practice doesn't necessarily mean throwing out everything possible, but rather making room for more of what matters. But why is it so difficult for some people to part with their items? Holding onto memories pla...
Minimalism!
March 26, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBWelcome back fam!! We're back, and this week we're talking about minimalism. This concept that more and more people have been adapting to recently where one works to get rid of the things they don't need so the can live with less, and in return, become happier. We learned that this practice doesn't necessarily mean throwing out everything possible, but rather making room for more of what matters. But why is it so difficult for some people to part with their items? Holding onto memories pla...
Corona Que?!
March 19, 2020 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBHey fam!!! You're two favorite girls are back at it again, bringing you another crazy episode. Thanks for tuning into our shit show! And if you're new to our little adult world, WELCOME! I'm sure you have all heard by now about the pandemic the world is going through. We are literally making history right now! So it's only right that we come together and speak about it. The coronavirus (or COVID-19) is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. So new that there's no cure for it ...
What in the hack?!
March 12, 2020 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBGuess who's back!! It's your two favorite girls back at it again bringing you another episode, still trying to figure all of this shit out. Thanks for joining us on this crazy journey. And if you're new to the show, welcome! This week we're diving into a topic that we feel is something we've all had to deal with one way or another, especially with todays technology on such a rise. Hacking is something we don't really talk about. It's just kind of a thing that happens all of the time and we'...
Hangin W/Negativity
March 05, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBWelcome back fam! Your two favorite girls are here again with another episode to help us all how to adult a little more...hopefully. This week we’re diving into our vibes. How hanging out with negativity can really take a toll on our lives and on our outlook on life. And as we grow up we can either get sucked in with that kind of crowd, or we just start to realize we don’t want to live like that. We get it, it’s impossible to be happy and positive all of the time, but practicing the art of...
Hangin W/Negativity
March 05, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBWelcome back fam! Your two favorite girls are here again with another episode to help us all how to adult a little more...hopefully. This week we’re diving into our vibes. How hanging out with negativity can really take a toll on our lives and on our outlook on life. And as we grow up we can either get sucked in with that kind of crowd, or we just start to realize we don’t want to live like that. We get it, it’s impossible to be happy and positive all of the time, but practicing the art of...