Teach Me How To Adult

Gillian Berner

Adulting isn't easy, but we got you. Teach Me How To Adult is a smart, unfiltered podcast on everything you never learned growing up, because let’s be honest, no one prepared us for this. Between landing your dream job, crushing your love life, learning to invest, mastering your mindset and figuring out how to be happy along the way, there’s a lot to navigate. Join host Gillian Berner every week for expert interviews and game-changing advice on how we can all live our best lives. There’s more than one way to adult, and it is not always linear. So follow along as we figure it out together. read less
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Episódios

How To Expand Your Sex life, Try Alternative Relationship Styles, And Practice Ethical Non-Monogamy, with Hayley Folk
12-06-2024
How To Expand Your Sex life, Try Alternative Relationship Styles, And Practice Ethical Non-Monogamy, with Hayley Folk
Contrary to what we’re taught our whole lives, there’s more than one way to engage in sex, love, and relationships. But what does that look like? Today’s episode is an open and vulnerable conversation with Hayley Folk, a sex writer on a mission to create safe spaces to talk about sex and pleasure. It’s especially important during Pride Month to de-stigmatize sex and sexuality, eradicate judgment, and create safe communities to explore pleasure and identity. So we’re diving deep into ethical non-monogamy, kink, sexual health, boundaries, consent, dating apps, and how to communicate what you want with honesty.I chat with Hayley Folk, a sex writer whose work has appeared in magazines like Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, Elite Daily, and more. She’s the founder of Naked Folk, a publication and podcast that covers the uncomfortable conversations we should be having about sex and relationships. Trigger warning: After the first hour, we talk about the impact of nonconsensual sex and assault. If this is something you’d like to avoid, you can stop listening after the 1 hour mark. Tune in to hear more about:Ethical non-monogamy 101: Polyamory, open relationships, swinging and moreHayley’s journey coming out as queerBoundaries and communication for healthy non-monogamous relationshipsMeeting other couples, unicorns, or open partners on apps or play partiesThe “one penis policy”Dealing with jealousy and storytellingHow to get comfortable with dirty talkConsuming ethical pornDemystifying BDSM and the kink communityPhysical VS verbal kinksThe importance of aftercareNavigating sexual incompatibilityConsent, respect, and sexual health educationI hope you learn something new about yourself or the spectrum of sexuality from this convo! Follow Hayley:https://www.instagram.com/hayley.folk/?hl=enhttps://www.nakedfolk.comhttps://www.instagram.com/nakedfolk/?hl=enOur show is produced by:Gillian Berner, Host, Producer & EditorOlivia Nashmi, Audio EngineerCarolyn Schissler, Designer & Web ProducerSara Valentine, Content ProducerFor advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult
The Quickie: Why You Need Friends Who Are In Your Life Stage, And How To Navigate The Splinter Era
05-06-2024
The Quickie: Why You Need Friends Who Are In Your Life Stage, And How To Navigate The Splinter Era
We’re in the splinter era of friendships (as coined by Tinx), where everyone’s suddenly in different life stages, on very different journeys. While one friend is planning their wedding, another is having her second baby, another is single AF traveling the world in the name of self-discovery, and others are going all in on their new business or corporate ladder climbing. It can feel isolating, confusing, and hard to relate to the people you were always in sync with. Cue the old childhood Girl Scouts jingle: “Make new friends, but keep the old, one is silver and the other’s gold.” It’s so valuable to have friends in different life stages who are going through different experiences, but it’s equally important to surround yourself with people who are where you are in life right now — because being the only single person in a group of married friends fucking sucks. We tend to expect everything from one person, whether it’s a romantic partner or best friend, but we should be diversifying our needs across many people to feed different parts of ourselves. The friends we make to meet us where we are right now don’t need to be ride-or-die forever besties… there is just as much value in having friends for a season who can walk with you through the current phase you’re in. So tune in for some real talk on friendships, where I chat about: The repercussions of splinter era and why this is unique to our generationThe different kinds off friends you needThe value of finding our work wives, single friends, and fellow mamas Investing in seasonal friends and deprioritizing the idea of “forever friends”How to meet new friends that meet your needsThe Mel Robbins analogy that changed how I approach friendship Wherever you are on your adulting journey, I hope you find good people to walk it with. You’ve got this!Our show is produced by:Gillian Berner, Host, Producer & EditorOlivia Nashmi, Audio EngineerCarolyn Schissler, Designer & Web ProducerSara Valentine, Content ProducerFor advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult
How To Claim Your Worth, Get Paid What You Deserve, And Finally Feel Like Enough, with Leisse Wilcox
29-05-2024
How To Claim Your Worth, Get Paid What You Deserve, And Finally Feel Like Enough, with Leisse Wilcox
You cannot over-perform your way to feeling enough… and if that just hit you like a bus, this episode is required listening. A lot of us are fighting the feeling that no matter how much we accomplish, how hard we work, and how much money we make, we’ll never be enough. These limiting beliefs and patterns can keep us playing small and downplay our worth at work. That trickles into everything, from our relationships to how much income we make. So we’re welcoming back to the show Leisse Wilcox, a performance and emotional intelligence coach who helps people align their net-worth with their self-worth. Leisse was on the podcast all the way back in 2020, in episode 21, to talk about mindset and resilience. And I’m thrilled to share our conversation today as we tackle worthiness, the wage gap, our money stories, and uncoupling our value from what we do for work.Leisse is a keynote speaker, leadership consultant, performance coach, emotional intelligence expert and two-times best-selling author. Known as “the Marie Kondo of your Unconscious”, She helps clients and businesses turns self-sabotage into success in each of life's cornerstone areas, combining strategic consulting and therapeutic coaching tools. Tune in as we chat about: Breaking out of the narratives that keep us stuck in doing too much and not feeling like enoughWhat does “enough” feel like?The 4 ‘P’s of self-sabotage What we’re getting wrong about impostor syndrome How “proving our worth” leads to burnoutFinancial anxiety and how our self-worth impacts our incomeUnderstanding your unconscious money storyFixing our scarcity beliefs around safety and money What does living a balanced life actually mean for over-achievers?  Follow Leisse on Instagram and check out her website. Read Leisse’s bestselling books, To Call Myself Beloved and Alone: The Truth + Beauty of Belonging.Our show is produced by:Gillian Berner, Host, Producer & EditorOlivia Nashmi, Audio EngineerCarolyn Schissler, Designer & Web ProducerSara Valentine, Content ProducerFor advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult
ICYMI: Negotiate Better With These Body Language And Boardroom Hacks, with Fotini Iconomopoulos
27-05-2024
ICYMI: Negotiate Better With These Body Language And Boardroom Hacks, with Fotini Iconomopoulos
Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. Have you ever thought about how the way you sit — and where you sit — can affect the success of a negotiation or meeting? This week we’re throwing it back to a game-changing episode with negotiation expert, Fotini Iconomopoulos, where she breaks down how body language and where you position yourself in meetings or social situations can lead to better influence and negotiation. Fotini’s been helping people get what they want, both personally and professionally, for decades. Through her keynotes, workshops and virtual courses, Fotini helps teach the negotiation and communication skills required to navigate any scenario. She teaches MBA Negotiations at the Schulich School of Business at York University, and is the author of the book “Say Less, Get More: Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to Get What You Want”.We hope this episode inspires you to go after what you want and ask for what you deserve!Listen to our full episode with Fotini here.Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes.Follow Fotini:fotiniicon.com/instagram.com/fotiniicon/linkedin.com/in/fotiniiconomopoulos/Get Fotini’s Book: Say Less Get More Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult
The Quickie: Take Control Of Your Mental Health And Wellbeing With The Life Force Pyramid From Psychiatrist Phil Stutz
22-05-2024
The Quickie: Take Control Of Your Mental Health And Wellbeing With The Life Force Pyramid From Psychiatrist Phil Stutz
It’s mental health awareness month, and it honestly feels like there’s more people than ever before struggling with anxiety, depression and mental health issues. So this week we’re diving into a helpful tool for building the foundation of your mental health, using the Life Force Method from Jonah Hill’s therapist, Stutz. The method builds on the three levels that are key for our emotional wellbeing: our relationship with our body, relationships with others, and our relationship with self. This simple pyramid can be a real game-changing check-in when you feel your mental wellness start to slip. Tune in to hear more about:My personal experiences managing my mental health, and the pillars I use Stutz’s Life Force Method PyramidTaking care of your physical health and body How exercise can help you transform emotionsNurturing supportive relationships for better mental healthWhy you should cut out toxic peopleTools to cultivate a better relationship with yourselfSetting goals and finding purpose Our show is produced by:Gillian Berner, Host, Producer & EditorOlivia Nashmi, Audio EngineerCarolyn Schissler, Designer & Web ProducerSara Valentine, Content ProducerFor advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult
ICYMI: How To Overcome Fear, Use It To Your Advantage, And Transform It Into Quantum Leaps, with Lori Harder
20-05-2024
ICYMI: How To Overcome Fear, Use It To Your Advantage, And Transform It Into Quantum Leaps, with Lori Harder
Welcome to this week’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip that you might have missed. The biggest things that gets in the way of our success and greatness? Our own fear.  So how do we show up and play big? We're throwing it back to some masterful advice from Lori Harder on how to use your fear as a compass to find your purpose, and setting yourself up so you can confidently tackle your fears with systems in place.Lori pushed herself out of her comfort zone to go from a broke, unhealthy, anxiety-ridden introvert, to a confident and abundant self-made millionaire, speaker, podcast host, fitness world champion, and cover model. Lori is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of multiple companies, including Glōci and Lite Pink. She’s a best-selling author and the host of top podcast, Earn Your Happy.Follow Lori on Instagram and on her website and listen to Lori's Podcast, Earn Your Happy.Listen to the full episode here!Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes.This show is produced by:Gillian Berner, Host & ProducerOlivia Nashmi, Audio EngineerCarolyn Schissler , Designer & Web ProducerFor advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult
The Quickie: How To Embrace Change And Tolerate Uncertainty
15-05-2024
The Quickie: How To Embrace Change And Tolerate Uncertainty
Change is one of the only constants in life, but a lot of people are really adverse to it. TBH, I actually thrive in change and chaos, I’m always seeking newness, so this week I’m sharing how I overcome fear of change to approach it with a growth mindset.Tim Ferris says “People would rather be unhappy than uncertain.” Change is hard because it comes with a loss of control, and it often means letting go of how things are to embrace something new. But what is the safety and comfort of remaining the same costing you?And how do we get better at such an important, but uncomfortable, life skill?Tune in as I chat about:The change we choose VS change that happens to usThe grief that can come with changeWhy I struggle with changing relationshipsAdopting a growth mindsetQuestions to ask that will make change easierBuilding resilience and tracking your winsHow practicing impermanence can helpWorking on your inner stability to deal with unstable environmentsIf you’re toying with changes in your life right now, just remember that people often regret what they didn’t do more than what they did. You got this.Our show is produced by:Gillian Berner, Host, Producer & EditorOlivia Nashmi, Audio EngineerCarolyn Schissler, Designer & Web ProducerSara Valentine, Content ProducerFor advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult
ICYMI: Dating Non-Negotiables You Should Set, And Learning What You Need In A Relationship, with Relationship Coach Lauren Zoeller
13-05-2024
ICYMI: Dating Non-Negotiables You Should Set, And Learning What You Need In A Relationship, with Relationship Coach Lauren Zoeller
Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. TBH dating can be stressful and exhausting if you’ve been on the hunt for “the one” for a while. Whether you’re newly single or a seasoned app swiper, we gotchu! We’re throwing it back to the most important lesson we learned from relationship coach Lauren Zoeller: The non-negotiables you should establish going into any relationship, and an insightful exercise to help you figure out your needs in a relationship, and how to give them to yourself, first. Consider this the healthiest dating pep talk you’ll hear, in 7 minutes. Lauren is a CTA certified Love & Relationship Coach, motivational speaker and podcast host. She’s the creator of The Aligned Love Experience™, a coaching program that teaches women how to attract love. She’s been featured in international publications like Prevention, Shape, Business Insider, Thrive Global, Money Inc., and more. Believe us when we say love is her language!Listen to our full episode with Lauren here.Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes.For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultpodcast @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow Lauren:laurenzoeller.com@laurenzoeller Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult
How To Deal With A Layoff, And Knowing When It’s Time To Quit A Toxic Workplace
08-05-2024
How To Deal With A Layoff, And Knowing When It’s Time To Quit A Toxic Workplace
WTF happened to job security? A new round of tech and media layoffs are announced every week (looking at you, Tesla and Microsoft) and booming industries go bust faster than Tswift tickets sell out. But on the flip side, with layoffs becoming the new norm, we’re starting to detach our worth and loyalty from a corporate job. Gone are the days when quitting a job and jumping between companies was frowned upon: We’re not down with toxic work environments and underpaid gigs. So how do you prepare for the ending of a job, whether by choice or by layoff? Join Carolyn and I as we chat about:Caro and Gill’s layoff experiences Reviewing your severance and why it’s worth consulting a lawyer Things you can negotiate in your contract up-front What to do right after you’ve been laid off The power of vulnerability (and why everyone is sharing on social media) Finding empowerment and detaching your worth from a jobSigns your workplace is toxic How to know when to quit your job Advocating for yourself before you quitOur show is produced by:Gillian Berner, Host, Producer & EditorOlivia Nashmi, Audio EngineerCarolyn Schissler, Designer & Web ProducerSara Valentine, Content ProducerFor advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult
The Quickie: How To Work While Traveling The World (And Hacks To Do It On A Budget)
01-05-2024
The Quickie: How To Work While Traveling The World (And Hacks To Do It On A Budget)
If you’ve dreamt of travelling the world while you work and living that #DigitalNomad life, it’s time to stop dreaming and start planning, because it’s more possible than you might think. For remote WFH employees, freelancers and entrepreneurs, our ability to work from just about anywhere is wildly underused. There’s a whole world out there that we can enjoy between meetings, with better views than our kitchen table.So shoot your workcation shot and tune into this updated throwback episode with Gill and Cailyn on all the tips and planning hacks to kill it in your career while travelling to epic places. Prepare for takeoff as we chat about:Why workcations can work for corporate employeesHow to choose your travel destinationsNavigating working in different timezonesBudgeting tips for your time working abroadSetting expectations at work and communicating with managers/clientsThe logistics of planning a trip around your work scheduleHow to make the most of balancing work and travelTravel on a budget with Kindred’s members-only house-swapping! Earn free credits with my invite code: GIL.BER1Our show is produced by:Gillian Berner, Host, Producer & EditorOlivia Nashmi, Audio EngineerCarolyn Schissler, Designer & Web ProducerFor advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult
ICYMI: Biohacking Tips To Boost Serotonin And Improve Your Mood, with Chemical Engineer Chloe Deutscher
29-04-2024
ICYMI: Biohacking Tips To Boost Serotonin And Improve Your Mood, with Chemical Engineer Chloe Deutscher
Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from past episodes that you might have missed. If you’ve been feeling sluggish, tired, negative and like you're sleepwalking through your life, you've come to the right place. Sometimes the fix to low mood and energy is lifestyle tweaks, the proper supplement protocol (listen in for the surprising supplement that can help with depression), and direct sunlight. So I called in the biohacking pro, Chloe Deutscher. Chloe is a chemical engineer who has dedicated her career to the intersection of science, consciousness, and mental health. She’s the co-founder and the CEO of Liquid Culture, a biotech company focused on novel fungi manufacturing and developing innovative products for optimal wellbeing. She shares her actionable tips, knowledge, and experience in the fields of biohacking, mental health, and psychedelics on her popular TikTok account, where she empowers people to overcome mental health challenges like ADHD, anxiety, and depression.Listen to our full episode here.Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes.Our show is produced by:Gillian Berner, Host, Producer & EditorOlivia Nashmi, Audio EngineerCarolyn Schissler, Designer & Web ProducerFor advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult
How To Find Love That Feels Safe, Build Confidence, Manage Mental Health And Discover Who You Really Are, with Hannah Brown
17-04-2024
How To Find Love That Feels Safe, Build Confidence, Manage Mental Health And Discover Who You Really Are, with Hannah Brown
For all the Bachelorette fans tuning in, today is a must-listen, as I got to dive deep on allllll of the things with Bachelorette alum Hannah Brown.We talk relationships, therapy, cheating, mental health, insecurities, success, and how to really define ourselves when the world tries to put us in boxes... because whether you’re a TV star or an everyday muggle, we’re all trying to figure how who we are outside of the expectations and conditioning that have been placed on us.Hannah has been through some insane life experiences… it’s clear that she’s really doing the work to overcome it all and to show up as her best self, and I’m grateful she could share some of that work with us today.Hannah is a Television Personality, Podcast Host, and NYT Bestselling Author of her memoir, God Bless This Mess. After winning Miss Alabama USA 2018, she was a fan favourite on The Bachelor and then The Bachelorette, she won Dancing With The Stars, and she crushed it on the FOX show Special Forces. She hosts a self-improvement podcast called Better Tomorrow, and she shares her authenticity and vulnerability with her millions of followers on social media. And now, she’s releasing her debut romance novel “Mistakes We Never Made” this May.Tune in as we chat about:Hannah's engagement and what makes her feel safe in relationshipsThe case for couples therapy before there’s issuesNavigating cheating and betrayalRewiring our tendencies and changing our patternsBuilding confidence and self-esteemDealing with depression and anxiety while in the public eye and on The BacheloretteThe tools that help Hannah with her mental healthDefying labels, the need for validation and figuring out who we really areOvercoming fears and anxieties in her careerFinding joy and getting back to what makes us happyFollow Hannah on Instagram  and TikTokGet Hannah's new book, Mistakes We Never Made.This show is produced by:Gillian Berner, Host, Producer & EditorOlivia Nashmi, Audio EngineerCarolyn Schissler , Designer & Web ProducerFor advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult