What Adults Don't Tell You Before You Adult
34 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsListen in to Anya & Tom discussing everything you need to know about adulting! And if you're already an adult then wahey- we can all struggle together!
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Conspiracy Theories
July 02, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBHi Kids! Are you ready for a new episode that is out of this world?! Well this weeks ep is just that, as Anya and Tom discuss some of their favourite conspiracy theories. Buckle your seat belts as Tom takes a trip to the moon to find out whether its a holler gram, and hold on to your socks for landing as Anya reveals that real Britney was murdered 10 years ago and the 'Britney' we see today is actually a clone! VOTE FOR US: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote
Karma OR Coincidence
June 25, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThis week Anya and Tom chat all about karma, you know that little saying 'what goes around comes around', AKA don't do bad deeds because it may come and bite you in the bum. Anya is a firm believer of karma, since she had a recent dose of it earlier this year when bumping into an ex... but Tom's not convinced and think it may just be a very strange coincidence. Join them both as they debate whether karma is the universe alligning a balance between your actions or whether we just use karma as ...
How to Stop Overthinking
June 18, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBOverthinking can be the ultimate road block in your path to success, it squishes your confidence and can make the tiniest niggle feel like the most overwhelming situation. Lucky for you Anya and Tom are here to help you understand what overthinking truly is, why we do it and how you can manage your thought processes better to kick overthinking right out the backdoor.
Being Hard on Yourself is Self Love
June 11, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBThis week Anya and Tom dive deep deep deeeeeeeep down into their inner thoughts, so deep infact that they bump into their life long pal in their heads, which is ofcourse their innermonologues *hi*! With lockdown still in affect Anya has had a lot of time to hash things out with her innermonologue and get right down to the nitty gritty of how to be best pals with her own self. So with this thought in mind Anya and Tom discuss their trials and errors of the best form of self love and whether be...
Starting a Side Hustle in Quarantine
June 04, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.3 MBAnya and Tom chat side hustles this week, with Coronavirus putting alot of careers on hold in redundancy or furlough, an interest in side hustles have increased by 70% according to Google! Anya and Tom let you know the most in-demand side hustles right now, give their top tips and share their view on podcast side hustles that have done it well but are now in a tricky position... *cough cough* Joe Rogan and Call Me Daddy Pod... Plus with the social climate being at an all time high, Anya and T...
Life After Lockdown
May 28, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBWith a light potentially looming at the end of the quarantine tunnel, life after lockdown is a day dream that may soon become a reality (well atleast we're keeping all our fingers and toes crossed that it will!). And with life turned completely upside down at the momet, we're all thinking the same thing... is the world going to go back to the way it was before the pandemic? In this weeks ep Anya and Tom debate whats going to maybe become our new 'normal' once we're released back into the wild...
Still Embarrassing Ourselves Even in Lockdown
May 21, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBIs lockdown getting too much and you need a pick me up? Same here! Luckily Anya and Tom are back with another episode to lift your spirits, and this week they're really taking one for the team as they share their most embarrassing moments to hopefully give you a giggle. CONNECT WITH US @weareaudiobox. www.weareaudiobox.com
Together Alone, Covid-19
May 13, 2020 21:37 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBHEY KIDS! Anya and Tom are back with series 3 of What Adults Don't Tell You Before You Adult, and to kick it all off they're having a big ol'catch up. So go pour yourself a hot cuppa and get comfy as we all settle in for a chit chat all about how to stay sane in lockdown by developing a tiktok career, avoiding zoom quizzes and roasting Borris. CONNECT WITH US @weareaudiobox. www.weareaudiobox.com
Self Kindness with Dr Rebecca Ray
January 02, 2020 23:17 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this New Years Special Anya chats to Dr Rebecca Ray, a clinical Psychologist (with the mantra to live bravely whilst going gently on yourself) all about how to be kinder to yourself over the holiday festivities and into the New Year. Christmas and New Years, although comes with many highlights, can also be an emotionally exhausting and stressful time of year. Anya and Rebecca discuss how to keep balanced and stay in your lane in the midst of the holiday FOMO, winter blues and toxic compa...
New Years Special: Self Kindness with Dr Rebecca Ray
January 02, 2020 23:17 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this New Years Special Anya chats to Dr Rebecca Ray, a clinical Psychologist (with the mantra to live bravely whilst going gently on yourself) all about how to be kinder to yourself over the holiday festivities and into the New Year. Christmas and New Years, although comes with many highlights, can also be an emotionally exhausting and stressful time of year. Anya and Rebecca discuss how to keep balanced and stay in your lane in the midst of the holiday FOMO, winter blues and toxic compa...
Long Distance is HARD?
December 03, 2019 23:17 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBFinding love is hard. Keeping love is even trickier. Keeping love whilst 150 miles apart seems impossible!! Anya and Tom discuss their opinions on being in long distance relationships. Is a little bit of space a good thing is too much space a detramental thing in a relationship. Tom and Anya talk about the pros of cons of being 150 miles apart from their partners. And Tom talks about fears of moving in with his girlfriend! CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/weareaudiobox/?hl=en ht...
Re-Wiring Your Mindset with Megan Airey
November 25, 2019 23:45 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBThis week we have the incredible Megan Airey on the podcast. Megan is a Self-confidence & Mindset Coach. She tells us her story of starting a new in a whole new country and stumbling into the world of work (Obviously hers was more graceful than that of Anya and Tom but still) Megan has now become a coach to help people overcome their business issues by helping them get the right mindset and achieving personal goals. This was a really good episode. Megs has a great story about how she got the ...
Our Parents Lied To Us!?
November 19, 2019 23:48 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBWe heard that you like the one on one podcasts like old times so thats what we did. This week Anya and Tom are joined by nobody! Another episode kicking it old school like season 1. We talk about are we turning into our parents? Or are we dating people like our parents? We also discuss lies our parents told us and should you ever share bonjela? Tom’s scared of the rabbit from winnie the pooh and Anya is a belly baby we make a great team! CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/weareaudio...
Our Parents Lied To Us?! With Anya and Tom
November 19, 2019 23:48 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBWe heard that you like the one on one podcasts like old times so thats what we did. This week Anya and Tom are joined by nobody! Another episode kicking it old school like season 1. We talk about are we turning into our parents? Or are we dating people like our parents? We also discuss lies our parents told us and should you ever share bonjela? Tom’s scared of the rabbit from winnie the pooh and Anya is a belly baby we make a great team! CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/weareaudio...
Differences Between Generations With Arika Pierce
November 11, 2019 23:53 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBThis podcast was recorded in 3 different countries! How insane is that!! But whats even crazier is that we have the Author of The Millennial's Playbook to Adulting on our Podcast. This week Anya and Tom are joined by Arika Pierce Author and Success coach! Arika talks to the guys about business, growing up and how to succeed! They talk about how Millenials are misunderstood and often wrongly judged by older generations. This is a real feel good episode and we hope you enjoy! Arika Pierce: Twit...
Fears and Careers With Anya and Tom
November 04, 2019 23:54 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBThis week Anya & Tom go old skool and just chat to each other. They open up about fears they’re have within their careers and the fear of time running against them. How quickly do you want to progress, does it look bad if you hop to different jobs. Is being a jack of all trades master of none a good thing? Tom opens up about his fear that time is moving crazy quickly and that he’s scared he’s not going to have progressed enough before he dies. This isn’t their light hearted selves today. Toda...
Fears and Careers With Anya and Tom
November 04, 2019 23:54 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBThis week Anya & Tom chat to Anya and Tom. In this weeks episode they open up about their fears of time, career pressure and that its okay to relax.
The Life of a Gadget Reviewer with Gadgetsboy
October 28, 2019 23:42 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBThis week Anya & Tom chat to gadget reviewer and YouTuber Tomi Abedayo. They talk about how to get started how to make your passion projects your full time career and how to make the most of the situations you’re given!
The Life of a Gadget Reviewer with Gadgetsboy
October 28, 2019 23:42 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBThis week Anya & Tom chat to gadget reviewer and YouTuber Tomi Abedayo, about his YouTube career and how he got to the position he’s in now. Have you ever seen a YouTuber who gets sent stuff for free or gets holidays paid for them??? Well thats Tomis life! We talk about everything from finishing University, to work placements at a football club and getting flown out to Monaco for free. He shares his secrets and gives us an insight into his life. Tomi Abedayo, GadgetsBoy Instagram: https:/...
Is Gaming The Future Of Entertainment with Alfie Wright
October 23, 2019 10:13 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBThis week Anya and Tom chat to E-sports team owner Alfie Write. Alfie is a 21 year old business owner owning his own Esports organisation called London ESports. He talks to us all about the gaming industry and how to get involved. With the rise of new media and fashions taking off due to the internet if you’re good at anything theres a career out there waiting for you. Alfie tells us his story of how and why he went into competitive gaming and we talk about how gaming WILL be bigger than the ...
How to Start Up a Business with Lara Sheldrake
October 14, 2019 22:59 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBThis week Anya & Tom chat to business leader Lara Sheldrake, about her company Found and Flourish and how she aims to empower women to start-up and grow their own businesses. Kicking it off with the big question… where do I start with setting up my business?! Trickling all the way down to the nitty gritty questions like marketing, monetisation, branding and all the bits in-between. Plus some blooming inspiring discussions all about self belief and knowing your value! Lara Sheldrake, Found ...
Blowing up on YouTube with Grace Booth
October 07, 2019 23:04 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBThis week Anya & Tom chat to YouTuber Grace Booth, AKA Grackle, about her experience of becoming a big hit on YouTube this past year. Ticking off all the big topics like how she got into YouTube, what her family & Friends think of it and how she deals with hate comments. Plus Grace gives an insight into what she really thinks about her viewers and her experience of bumping into the Grackle fandom in public! Grace Booth, Grackle: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gracebooth97/?hl=en Yout...
How to travel with Louis Cole
September 30, 2019 16:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBThis week Anya and Tom are bringing What Adults Don’t Tell You Before You Adult BACK for it’s 2nd series, chatting all things travel with the incredible Louis Cole, you may know him better as Fun For Louis over on his youtube channel, where he posts vlogs of himself jet setting across the world and encouraging viewers to live the adventure! They delve in deep on making the choice to take time out of studying or a career to travel the world, share many tips on how to travel on a budget, long ...
How to get the most out of starting university
August 02, 2019 11:15 - 32 minutes - 30 MBStarting uni this September but don’t know where to begin? Well, Anya and Tom are here to save the day with all of their top tips on what to do and what not to do when starting out at uni! They chat everything from initiations, to landlords, freshers fair and best items to bring with you to halls. These are not just your standard tips!
How to dump a toxic friend
July 22, 2019 12:45 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBOn this weeks episode we have the brilliant Ellie Davey joining Anya, as Tom is away on holiday living his best life! Being besties since they were in the playground, Anya and Ellie know a thing about holding down a friendship. Keep your ears peels as they share all their juicy life experiences of toxic friends, uni pals and making friends as an adult. They also answer all of your questions including, how to tell your friend to stop editing her waist smaller for the gram and is it okay to ‘...
How tech has evolved, 90's, 00's, Now
July 16, 2019 16:51 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBIf you loved tamagotchis, you’ll love this weeks ep. Anya and Tom get nostalgic over 90’s and 00’s tech, including Sims, Blackberry’s and so many more long forgotten icon items. And with an ever evolving stream of tech, Anya and Tom have a look over the line up of future tech proposed to enter mainstream society in the next 5-10 years. Ever thought about cloning your cat?
How to enjoy the pros and avoid the cons of social media
July 08, 2019 22:25 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBHI KIDSSSSSS! Did that sound weird, it felt weird. How did you know I wasnt Anya? This week Anya is on holiday living it up (very jealous) so you're left with me to write the description this time!! On this weeks episode we talk about; - Shark Fins - Cat Videos - And Tom cancels his birthday?! All that and more in this weeks episode of What Adults Don't Tell You Before You Adult! This isn't one you should miss!
How to dodge bad housemates
June 26, 2019 12:18 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBEver lived with a housemate who leaves chunks of food in the sink, steals your food and denies it OR even gets keys cut for their partner to let themselves in..? Don’t worry, we share the same grief! And if you’ve got lucky and have never experienced a dirty dish stacker, well it’s your lucky day because Anya and Tom are here to help! They’ll be signposting all of those red flags so you can keep avoiding the culprits that take years in the bathroom and carry on living your best life!
How to survive office life
June 11, 2019 11:34 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBFrom office attire, to email lingo, Anya and Tom are back with their insight into the unspoken aspects of working in an office. In this ep they’ll be navigating you through kitchen small talk, colleagues birthdays, sharing lifts and email fuckeries- we’ve all been there! Not to mention for all the office newbies or soon to be, it may not always be smooth sailing but Anya and Tom are here to give you some honesty on what to expect as a junior office worker. Plus, their key tips on how to k...
How to do the food shop right
June 05, 2019 12:52 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBAttention all foodies! Get your snacks at the ready as Anya and Tom discuss the most important thing to man & woman, other than oxygen… and water… you guessed it, FOOD! Kicking it off with the highs and lows of food shopping, we all know that the highest of highs is the trolley skid- you’re never too old for a trolley skid! But why the hell are fruit pots so damn expensive, and we can all relate to that panic when Mum leaves you at the check-out to grab another item. And if that wasn’t ...
How to enjoy cleaning
May 23, 2019 08:18 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBAnya and Tom vouch that it’s okay not to have your life together, or be a domestic goddess, or DIY handy, but is it okay for your Mum to still be washing your under wear...? Join Anya and Tom as they discuss all things house hold related and break down the do’s and don’ts of keeping your humble abode just how it should be... with clothes slung over chairs, washing gloves inside out and wonky shelves... sounds about right.
How to have a healthy love/hate relationship with money
May 16, 2019 12:41 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBJoin Anya and Tom as they discuss their love hate relationship with the green stuff that unfortunately doesn’t grow on trees! Starting out in the big wide world managing your money can be daunting, but you can always rely on Anya and Tom to give you the low down on how to keep swimming, or maybe an overdraft would suffice… Covering all the important stuff from first time salaries, savings and of course the increasing price of the Freddo. Knowing we’re all in it together can make life’s st...
How to get through the daily commute
May 03, 2019 16:11 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBAs a kid we were asked on a regular basis by adults, ‘what do you want to do when you grow up?’. You answer their question with the usual, firefighter, popstar, Willy Wonka’s personal assistant… (just me?)… and they follow with an abundance of praise, well wishes and advice. But did they ever take a moment to mention the journey you’ll have to take every single day when you achieve that dream job… no? Funny that. Maybe they were worried that if you knew the truth you’d never leave the nest… ...
Introduction
May 01, 2019 20:28 - 3 minutes - 5.01 MBWelcome to What Adults Don't Tell You Before You Adult, where myself (Anya) and Tom (who is currently avoiding all responsibilities of writing this description) will be discussing everything that adults forgot to tell you about adulting, before you hit the magical age of 18. From commuting, to foodshopping, and all the niggly responsibilities like writing a description box for a podcast... We'll be getting right down to the nitty gritty life stuff, to give you lovely listeners some relatable...