It's an Adult Thing!
122 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago -Let's figure out adult life together since it wasn't taught in school. Join us, Nica & Carla, 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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Setting Healthy Boundaries
January 28, 2022 21:23 - 1 hour - 134 MBTwo 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: 11:00 What 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**hol...
Sustainable Fitness
January 23, 2022 11:34 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBHopping 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: 18:25 Coach Bry's fitness journey 24:03 The right mindset 36:43 How to set fitness goals 58:21 Setbacks 1:01:54 How to make workouts enjoyable 1:03:40 Removing bottlenecks 1:06:57 Self-sabotagin...
Kickstarting the Year
January 15, 2022 20:40 - 1 hour - 112 MBWhat 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Politics and Friends
December 31, 2021 07:18 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBThe 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Holiday Hacks
December 19, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBThe 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. ------------- 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=USUAN110018...
Redefining Productivity
December 12, 2021 14:36 - 1 hour - 106 MBIn 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Problems with Pop Culture
December 05, 2021 13:10 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBWe 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 ...
Passion vs Practicality
November 28, 2021 08:41 - 1 hour - 115 MBIn 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Work Life Taught Us
November 21, 2021 11:59 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBWe 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Harmful Stories in Our Heads
November 13, 2021 18:59 - 1 hour - 104 MBMany 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...
Spooky Stories
October 30, 2021 17:06 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBIn 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How To Rest
October 24, 2021 17:38 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBRest 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Building Habits (Phase 2)
October 17, 2021 10:53 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBHere'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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Courage
October 10, 2021 18:31 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBBeing 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. ====== Hey, fellow adults! October 11 is International Day of the Girl! We can celebrate and help vulnerable girls thrive and have better o...
Long Distance Relationships
October 03, 2021 16:09 - 1 hour - 101 MBIs 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Age Gap
September 18, 2021 14:26 - 1 hour - 85 MBDoes 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Becoming a Parent
September 18, 2021 14:25 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBRaising 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dear Fellow Adults
August 22, 2021 13:43 - 55 minutes - 77.5 MBIn 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Building Habits (Phase 1)
August 17, 2021 14:29 - 34 minutes - 48.5 MBCreating 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Adulting Misconceptions
August 15, 2021 08:56 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBGrowing 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hard Truths
August 01, 2021 04:40 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBSometimes 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 ---- --- ---- --- ---...
Sex
July 16, 2021 20:27 - 1 hour - 108 MBWe 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
College Life vs Work Life
July 04, 2021 09:17 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBGoing 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. ——— Download Kumu here: podlink.co/kumu-adultthing Mag-rehistro na para bumoto, fellow adults! Schedule your registration here: https://bit.ly/adultrehistro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Hitting Rock Bottom
June 26, 2021 13:32 - 1 hour - 104 MBIn 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. --------- Download Kumu here: podlink.co/kumu-adultthing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Generation Gap
June 12, 2021 20:20 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBDuring 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. Download Kumu here: podlink.co/kumu-adultthing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"It's an Adult Thing" Trailer
June 11, 2021 06:44 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBLet'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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Solving Relationship Issues
June 06, 2021 12:31 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBIt’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 Kumu here: podlink.co/kumu-adultthing Application for VOTER REGISTRATION: https://bit.ly/adultrehistro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Updated Beliefs
May 30, 2021 09:39 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBAll 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coping with Grief
May 23, 2021 12:16 - 1 hour - 108 MBDuring 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. || SHOW NOTES || 10:38 = What is grief? | 14:15 = Why do people grieve? | 17:41 = Different kinds of grief | 23:54 = Stages ...
Personal Finance
May 21, 2021 17:39 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBA 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: bi...
Being Transgender
May 02, 2021 10:58 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn 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. ❤️🌈 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Women We Look Up To
April 03, 2021 12:09 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBWe’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 idoliz...
Pekpek Talk
March 21, 2021 14:40 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBYes. 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:...
What Matters Most: Essentialism
March 08, 2021 11:03 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBWe 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: Essentialism societal standards that keep us from being happy how to SAY NO to non-essential things in our lives how to SAY YES to based on our values how we can create systems to get the right things done Listen to the ideas and wisdom we got from: Greg McKeown, author, “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” Laurie Sa...
Relationship Red Flags & Green Flags
February 13, 2021 20:47 - 1 hour - 100 MBIn 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 🤸 ———————— Fellow adults, please register so we can all vote wisely in 2022. Find out how to register here: http://bit.ly/adultrehistro ————...
What 2020 Taught Us
February 08, 2021 20:04 - 1 hour - 26.4 MBSPECIAL 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 ———————...
Living Abroad
January 24, 2021 08:17 - 1 hour - 31 MBEver 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...
Biggest Fears
December 12, 2020 20:20 - 1 hour - 24.7 MBAaaaand 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Making COVID Less Morbid
November 01, 2020 15:25 - 54 minutes - 50.7 MBCOVID-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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Making COVID-19 Less Morbid
November 01, 2020 15:25 - 54 minutes - 50.7 MBCOVID-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.
Taming the Mind
October 16, 2020 18:25 - 1 hour - 58 MBFor 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...
Diet Myths
October 05, 2020 10:34 - 1 hour - 20.8 MBThere 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Big FAT Lies
September 18, 2020 19:18 - 51 minutes - 94.3 MBOf 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...
Mental Well-being During The Pandemic
September 14, 2020 15:31 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBThough 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...
Stupidest Mistakes
August 28, 2020 16:15 - 1 hour - 111 MBSome 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 Hosted...
Know Your Rights with Atty. Chel Diokno
August 08, 2020 10:55 - 1 hour - 61 MBPart 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 nee...
Movies That Changed Our Lives
August 01, 2020 03:54 - 55 minutes - 51.7 MBFilms 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, Bala...
Working From Home
July 25, 2020 06:48 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBTulad 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 Hosted on Acast. ...
Working From Home
July 25, 2020 06:48 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBTulad 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
Moving Out
July 11, 2020 12:58 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBThinking 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.