Is This Adulthood?

Best friends Ryan Durgy and Katie Jones wrap up the 'Is This Adulthood?' podcast with a trip down memory lane in this finale special. The dynamic duo take a look at some of their favourite moments from the series, react to the never-before-heard first podcast recording they did back in 2018, and touch on things they would've done differently. After three years, 68 episodes and more than 10,000 listens from around the world, the hosts finally answer the question 'Is this adulthood?' the only way they know how – with both sass and class.

In a never-before-released episode from 2020, Katie and Ryan take to the internet to answer some burning love and dating questions from Reddit users. The hilarious hosts give their opinion on what to do if your crush says you're not their type or doesn't wish you a happy birthday on Instagram. Yep - covering the hard hitting topics, as usual. LOL.

Ryan's friend Lisa joins for an episode about knowing your self-worth while dating and matching the "texting energy" of your crush. Plus, the duo discuss their ideal double date.

In this episode, Taylor Blixt joins Ryan to share more about the benefits of meditation. Plus, he leads a quick guided meditation to put your mind at ease. Meditation music: Sunny Palm Beach (ID 902) by Lobo Lobo via freemusicarchive.org.

Ryan and Katie react to the latest music video from Lil Nas X, cancel culture, backlash over influencer's ignoring standard pandemic protocols and so much more! Plus, they explain what 'revenge bedtime procrastination' is and why it may be skyrocketing during the pandemic.

Dating and relationship coach Annie The Matchmaker shares tips for dating in 2021 and how to stand out in a sea of online profiles. Annie covers everything from whether opposites really attract and if you should know your partner's phone passcode to her thoughts on if you should sleep with someone on the first date and staying in touch with exes. Plus, she talks about the trend of 'situationships' and how to tackle the topic head on. 

Ryan, Ruby and Taylor reflect on a year of the pandemic and how to be your best self while avoiding going on autopilot in a relationship. Plus, they talk about the positive things that happened to them in the past year.  Follow 'Is This Adulthood?' on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isthisadulthood/ Follow 'Is This Adulthood?' on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ITA_podcast

The dynamic duo are back together – with Katie Jones making a very special appearance. They share their thoughts on the Free Britney movement (including the new Framing Britney Spears documentary), what their wedding rules would be, and catch each other up on the latest in reality TV – including Bling Empire. Plus, Ryan talks about why he feels dating apps have gone downhill over the years. 

Ryan and Taylor chat about the idea that sexuality is on a spectrum and how the labels society puts on people sometimes prevents them from exploring who they really are.

Taylor moderates a chat focused on love and dating, with Ryan and Ruby listing out the physical and personality traits they look for when seeking out a perfect partner. Plus, they talk about the halo effect and celebrity crushes. 

Ryan, Ruby and Taylor team up for another episode – this time they chat about how to trust that everything is happening for a reason and believe it will all work out... as hard as that is to do at times. They also talk about how to remain positive while worrying less.

Katie Jones is back! In a very special episode to end off the year, the dynamic duo talk about their 2020 and goals for the New Year. Plus, they share their opinions on when someone should pop the question and chat about reality TV and dating. 

Ryan's good friend Ivanna is back and this time she's sharing her story about moving from Toronto to Berlin. Plus, the two share never-before-heard poems and stories from their personal journals. 

Ryan, Ruby and Taylor are back! They discuss upgrading your skills at any point in your life, the pressures that come with that and always following your heart. Plus, Ryan puts out the call for a Christmas boo to have some hot cocoa and cuddle up 

Ryan, Taylor and Ruby check in on each other to see how they've been doing throughout the pandemic. Plus, they discuss how dating may change forever as more people turn to the apps and friends to help them find a match.

Rachel joins Ryan to share her story of finding a boyfriend during a global pandemic. From social distant outdoor dates to getting a COVID-19 test before kissing... it certainly was a new way of dating but it all worked out for the pair.

The dynamic duo are back for a very special episode! Katie Jones joins Ryan to chat about a range of topics including reality shows, food and dating... but mostly dating. Plus, Katie tells us about her upcoming anniversary with her boyfriend and whether a wedding is in her near future. 

Ryan and Taylor discuss the traits they look for in a partner and their dating dealbreakers. Plus, they share their opinions on what do if there are red flags in a relationship.

Ryan and Taylor take a deep dive into what 'adulting' looks like – including managing responsibilities, effective ways to deal with stress, and remembering to play and just dance! Plus, they talk about the importance of patience and stepping away from technology.

Taylor Blixt is now co-hosting the podcast with Ryan and in this episode, the dynamic duo discuss the power of self love, living in the moment, the harm in comparing yourself to others and whether everyone has a soul mate. Plus, they share their opinions on the 'honeymoon stage' of dating. 

Katie breaks all of our hearts with the announcement she's leaving the podcast to focus on her career in the film and television industry ... but she tells us how she'll be back! She also provides an update on her new role and love life. Ryan talks about his big move to a new city and exciting start as a producer for a TV show in our nation's capital. Plus, Ryan reveals the new co-host who will be joining him on future episodes!

Mental health advocate Taylor Blixt joins Ryan to discuss why men need to start taking their mental health seriously and how to help someone in your life who is struggling. Plus, Taylor shares his own mental health journey, including tips and tools he used to take back control in his life, and what ultimately led him to study Naturopathic Medicine. 

Rochelle joins Ryan to discuss her dating experience as someone who is Indian, the rise of inappropriate comments via dating apps, microaggressions, interracial relationships and so much more. Plus, Rochelle shares what she's looking for in a partner and go-to pick up lines. 

Special guest Ruby Boamah joins Ryan to discuss her experiences as a black woman and business owner in Canada, the Black Lives Matter movement and what allies can do to help make change and eliminate racial injustice, police brutality, discrimination and oppression. 

Established Toronto real estate agent Harris Bundy joins Katie and Ryan to chat about the housing market amid a pandemic and his tips to millennials about renting and buying in the city. Plus, Ryan explains why he thinks Harris should be on The Bachelor TV series. 

Katie and Ryan chat with psychic intuitive medium Erin Marie about her career journey, when she realized she had this ability and what she does if she comes across negative situations during a reading with a client. Plus, Erin forecasts what she sees on the horizon for Ryan with a reading on love and careers. 

Award-winning Dominatrix and owner of The Ritual Chamber in Toronto, Headmistress Shahrazad, joins Katie and Ryan to talk about the world of BDSM and the role it plays in individuals' and couples' lives. She discusses her career journey, views on the movie '50 Shades of Grey' and so much more!

Andrew joins Katie and Ryan to discuss what it's like being in a polyamorous relationship... also known as a throuple. He discusses balancing life with two partners, what led up to the relationship with his married partners and so much more!

Special guest Amy joins Katie and Ryan to share her story of love and heartbreak stemming from her five-year relationship with her former high school teacher. She talks about why the relationship ended and how she moved on.

Katie and Ryan are back together... while being apart. The duo catch listeners and each other up on what they've been up to during this quarantine. 

We are so thankful for our listeners around the world who have followed us on this journey for the past year. We had the opportunity to release close to 40 episodes discussing a diverse range of topics. Thanks for all of your support, it's been an absolute blast! As a result of scheduling changes as Katie and I start new jobs, we have to take a bit of a break from the podcast for now, which we discuss more in the episode. In the episode we also reflect on this incredible past year and the topics we covered. We hope to be back releasing episodes at some point this year and discuss some ideas we have for the podcast moving forward. Let us know your thoughts and make sure to follow us on social media for any updates – Instagram: @isthisadulthood and Twitter: @ITA_Podcast. 

Even though you may be on the naughty list this year, Katie and Ryan are making sure you get a brand new episode of the podcast from us instead of coal this Christmas. We are spending the holidays taking a trip down memory lane to discuss our childhood and how it differs to how today's youth are being brought up. 

Katie and Ryan explore dating in the modern age – including long distance dating, a new versions of ghosting (Orbiting and Paper Clipping) and sending intimate pics. Plus, Ryan chats about his experience with the paid versions of Tinder and Bumble. 

What is your love language? Do you express or experience love through the love language of receiving gifts, quality time, words of affirmation, acts of service (devotion) or physical touch? Based on the Gary Chapman book "The Five Love Languages", Katie and Ryan discuss which love languages they relate to and what it all means.

Ivanna Hreshchuk is back with Katie and Ryan – this time to talk about her social media cleanse and how it was signing off the 'gram for a few weeks. The trio also do a deep dive into Reddit's "Instagram Reality" which puts the magnifying glass on posts which seemingly are so edited they distort how the people in the photos actually look in real life.  Ivanna and Ryan's opinions are quite different on this one, with Katie in the middle. 

Katie and Ryan unearth a never-before-heard episode from December 2018 where they discussed their resolutions for the New Year 2019. A whole 10 months later, they look back and see whether they have accomplished their resolutions or not. Their resolutions include everything from weight loss and career goals to learning new skills and having a new perspective on dating. 

Today's generation has one more thing to think about while dating: social media. Your two sassiest and classiest podcast hosts around are back! And they're talking about two of their favourite topics – love and social media. Do you expect the person you're dating to make things Instagram official? After a break up, how long do you wait until you delete the photos of you two on social media? Do you stay friends with your exes online? The duo explore it all!  

Katie is back from London, U.K. – while Ryan just got back from London, Ontario... with stories to tell! Spoiler alert: the stories include awkward dancing, bringing portable Wifi to a nightclub and flirting through Google translate. In this episode, the dynamic duo discuss being super into someone you're dating and why if they're the right one they should be proud of that. 

In round two of millennial speed round, the dynamic duo discuss Generation Y trends and their thoughts on them – everything from man buns and condo-living to tattoos and piercings. 

Katie and Ryan look at societal double standards among millennial men and women. The duo analyze everything from thirst trap Instagram posts to the pay gap in Canada.  Plus, the pair talk about whether they would take on their partner's last name one day. 

The dynamic duo are back together again! In this episode, Katie and Ryan discuss how to move past feeling like you're not good enough. They also discuss the power of therapy and taking care of your mental health. 

Award-winning artist Ivanna Hreshchuk joins Ryan as guest co-host to talk about her latest art and its inspiration. She also discusses how everyone can be an artist, her recent social media cleanse, love advice to Ryan and so much more! Fun fact: Ivanna created our podcast's logo and is a huge fan of the show. 

Katie and Ryan talk about how being single isn't as bad as people make it. The duo discuss how to be happy while single and the benefits to riding solo. Plus, Ryan chats about how going on dates can help you narrow down the type of person you're looking for in a relationship. 

In this special episode, Katie and Ryan are answering some of the best questions from Ask Reddit – everything from 'How do you differentiate between someone being nice and someone flirting with you?' to 'Your ex is writing an autobiography and a chapter is dedicated to their time with you – what's the chapter's title?'

Millennials like to take things a little bit slower when it comes to dating and marriage but is it actually for the better? Katie and Ryan explore why millennials are investing more time in dating before getting married and share their opinions about long engagements.    

The dynamic duo, Katie and Ryan, explore more about dating in part two of their Dating Boundaries episode. They discuss whether you should know your partner's passcode and if it's ever okay to check their phone. Plus, the two share some of the biggest red flags when dating and their desire to date someone with an attractive voice. 

Do you ever think dating the same sex would be easier than dating the opposite sex? Katie and Ryan give their opinion on this and a range of dating topics, including talking about couples getting in public arguments and people putting their best foot forward at the start of a relationship and then slacking off. Plus, the duo describe each-other's perfect match. 

Even though an array of dating apps exist and sliding into the DMs counts as making the first move, you may be shocked to find out millennials are less intimate than any other previous generation, ever. Katie and Ryan explore the reasons this may be the case and why our generation just aren't being intimate as often.

Katie and Ryan are excited to be celebrating their 20th episode by talking about their dream weddings and wedding etiquette. Do you think it's okay to ban cellphone photography from your wedding? Isn't the professional photographer there for that? The pair dive right into it in a way only they can. They also chat about destination weddings and people who turn their pre-wedding parties into a business venture to pay for the main event. 

Katie and Ryan discuss some of the current millennial trends including astrology, hipsters, ride sharing, baby gender reveal parties, veganism, dad bods, religion and dating apps in this special speed round episode. 

Privacy is something so valued yet so easily given away with a few swipes and clicks. Whether it's agreeing to 'Terms & Conditions' without reading those terms and conditions (we've probably all done it) or sharing where you're at to thousands of people via social media – are we inviting people to invade our privacy on a daily basis without even realizing it? Plus, a look into the world of mutually tracking the location of your partner, friends or family – have things gone a little too far?