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Let'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!

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    • May 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from It's an Adult Thing!

    Online Dating Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 115:05


    Can you really catch the love of your life by swiping on your phone? Spoiler: YES. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How To Love Well Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 73:02


    Loving someone is one thing, but are we showing it the right way?

    How To Love Well Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 81:26


    Here are some tips on how to be a better partner to your significant other. ❤️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Life Detours

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 103:59


    Ever had to take a different route in life? We know detours can be scary, but they can also be opportunities for growth!Our guest, Jake de Guzman, talks about how we can navigate unexpected life changes and find our own paths.Learn more from Jake here:Project Passion https://www.facebook.com/projectpassionmedia/The Call To Lead https://unipress.ateneo.edu/product/call-lead-ignatian-wisdom-and-journey-leading Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Lessons from Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 90:16


    Let's pick up some effective strategies from sports to help us win in life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Career Choices: Being a Marine Scientist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 98:32


    Adulting Advice 5 (•Live Rec)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 66:55


    Here's our first ever live recording with an audience, where our fellow adults asked for our advice in person!

    Career Choices: Being a Financial Advisor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 92:09


    We are launching a new sporadic series to guide our fellow adults on their career paths.✨ This episode is brought to you by Manulife Philippines! ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    ANNOUNCEMENT: Tambay IRL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 3:25


    We hear you! Since you're requesting that we meet w/ our adulting tribe in real life, let's hold a live recording this Saturday, July 20, 2024! Pls. register thru this link if you can make it.

    Breaking Free from Immature People Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 58:57


    Have you listened to PART 1 where we tried to spot the immature people in our lives? Now here are some helpful ways we can protect ourselves from them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Breaking Free from Immature People

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 64:19


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Book Recos II

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 87:41


    As requested, here's our updated list of must-read books that can help in your adulting journey.

    The Dark Side of Self-Improvement

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 60:02


    How does self-help become harmful? Let's take a deeper look at our desire to improve ourselves and reveal some of the often overlooked risks of bettering oneself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Subtle Sexism

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 55:26


    Let's catch some seemingly harmless behaviors that are rooted on normalized prejudices against women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The 4 Love Killers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 66:10


    Love can endure a lot of things, but some harmful behaviors can ultimately sabotage romantic relationships.So before the 4 Horsemen of the Relationship Apocalypse come galloping in to disrupt your connection, learn how to combat these destructive behaviors and keep the love alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Adulting Advice IV

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 67:33


    Some of you are consulting us about your current life challenges, so here's our attempt to offer solutions and alternatives to your situations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Lessons From Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 101:21


    Romantic relationships have undeniable highs and lows. So let's make the most of our romantic experiences and glean valuable lessons from our heartbreaks and happy ever afters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Quiet Quitting

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 96:05


    Are you part of this global trend? Find out why chunk of our workforce has stopped going above and beyond for their jobs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2024 Ins & Outs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 85:44


    Ready for a great 2024? Then let's take some time to discover what to invite IN and what to kick OUT of our lives this year and plan how we can become vibin' and thrivin' adults this 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Life Lessons from Traveling

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 105:06


    Let's journey back to our past vacation trips and pick up some nuggets of wisdom along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Toxic Workplace Practices Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 52:51


    One episode is not enough to discuss solutions for toxic workplaces. We're joined again by our friend and non-toxic workmate, Randolph Longjas, to talk about more ways we can change our work environments and practices for the better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Toxic Workplace Practices Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 86:33


    You're not sensitive. The system is really broken. Let's address some elephants in the room with our good friend Randolph Longjas in the hopes of making our workplaces a safer and more nurturing space to thrive in. Maker's Sched vs Manager's Sched: https://commadot.com/makers-schedule-managers-schedule/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Life Lessons From Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 107:55


    We spend a significant amount of our lives in the workforce, so it's imperative and even inevitable to keep learning life lessons at work.Let's take time to reflect on the philosophies, skills, and values from work that help us become not just successful professionals, but well-rounded and fulfilled individuals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Adulting Advice III

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 54:51


    Let's help out our fellow adults as they consult our adulting tribe about love, friendship, and health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Caring for the Cervix

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 83:55


    Cervical Cancer is highly preventable and easy to detect, but it still kills 11 Filipinas every day.Listen to Ob-Gynecologist Dr. Mina Alferez and Health Advocate Niña Corpuz as we find ways to talk more openly about this major health threat, care for our cervix, and ultimately save people's lives.Remember, there's always something that we can do. Sign this petition to help create a cervical cancer-free future: bit.ly/cervicalcancerfree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    100 Episodes of Adulting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 84:37


    Celebrate with us as we look back at how our past 99 episodes changed us, revised some of our beliefs, and helped us grow into the adults that we are today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Hidden Homophobia Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 71:16


    Let's expose some “well-meaning” behaviors that hurt, invalidate, or discriminate our LGBTQ+ loved ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Hidden Homophobia Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 71:10


    Listen to this eye-opening episode about the subtle but harmful behaviors that impact our LGBTQIA+ friends. Learn about our hidden biases, microaggressions, and prejudices against the queer community and come up with solutions to help us become more aware and empathetic adults.Bonus!!!Meet the genderbread person: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=635579878592570&set=a.478902074260352 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Self-Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 79:22


    Here's how we can nurture our own well-being thru physical, psychological, and social care.Thanks to Celeteque.com for taking care of this episode. ❤️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Easy Recipes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 57:05


    Even the most self-sufficient adults can run out of ideas on what to eat, so we're sharing simple, affordable, tried and tested recipes that even kitchen-noobs can whip up at home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Biggest Regrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 74:32


    Let's revisit our past (and possibly worst) mistakes and find ways to grow from them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Unpopular Opinions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 75:42


    Unpopular opinions challenge mainstream beliefs and encourage us to think critically. Listen to this episode and see how these alternative viewpoints can spark meaningful conversations and lead to our growth as discerning adults.Learn about the British Council's Women In STEM Scholarships here bit.ly/40nVD4lFollow the British Council on FB, IG, and Twitter @phbritish Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Managing Microstresses

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 64:33


    Join us for an informative and actionable discussion on how to recognize and handle microstresses -- small, often unrecognized stressors -- in order to lead a healthier, more balanced life as adults.Learn about the British Council's Women In STEM Scholarships here: http://bit.ly/40nVD4lFollow the British Council on FB, IG, and Twitter @phbritish Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Self-Esteem

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 70:42


    We know that having enough self-esteem is essential to our wellbeing. But how can we nurture the belief that we are worthy just as we are? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Love Languages

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 57:11


    Want to know how to effectively make our dear ones feel loved and appreciated? Listen to this episode to learn about the 5 love languages or the different ways different people want to express and receive love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Dating Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 72:51


    Let's talk about how to meet potential partners and how to mindfully choose which one to build a healthy relationship with. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pre-Mortem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 72:36


    Let's discuss how we can be better prepared for the inevitable worst days of our lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Gratitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 61:10


    In this episode, we discuss how we cultivate a simple yet powerful practice that is strongly associated with happiness and well-being. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Dreams Vs. Desires

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 66:17


    Let's discuss how to allocate funds for our wants and needs so we can keep chasing our dreams and desires!This is an episode of SUN Talks On Demand, brought to you by Sun Life Philippines. Vote It's an Adult Thing! as your favorite Sun Life podcaster and get a chance to win Php 50,000 worth of Giftaway gift certificates from Sun Life.Cast your vote on this link: https://sunlife.co/vote_itsanadultthingGo to https://advisormatch.sunlife.com.ph/Check out @sunlifeph on FB and IG for updates#SunLifePartnerforLife#SunTalksOnDemand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Independent Living

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 79:24


    Independence comes with a price. In this episode, let's weigh the cost of living in our own spaces and gauge if it's all worth it.This is an episode of SUN Talks On Demand, brought to you by Sun Life Philippines. Vote It's an Adult Thing! as your favorite Sun Life podcaster and get a chance to win Php 50,000 worth of Giftaway gift certificates from Sun Life.Cast your vote thru this link: https://sunlife.co/vote_itsanadultthingGo to https://advisormatch.sunlife.com.ph/Check out @sunlifeph on FB and IG for updates.#SunLifePartnerforLife#SunTalksOnDemand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Back to Face-to-Face Essentials

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 54:28


    Here are some of the things we need to prepare as we go back to facing the world.SHOW NOTES:13:46 = essentials for commuting24:26 = essentials for school29:37 = essentials for work41:07 = essentials for recovering from Covid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Adulting Advice II

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 68:48


    Once again, we're reading out heartfelt advice-seeking letters from our fellow adults and suggest possible solutions to their adulting concerns.#codependency #collegecourse #LDR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rules That Don't Make Sense

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 89:10


    Society needs rules so we can have order, justice, and fairness. But as society evolves, some of these rules become outdated, irrelevant, and even downright bizarre.We discuss some of these flawed rules, how they affect our lives, and suggest some alternatives or solutions to make things better. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Self-Limiting Beliefs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 84:44


    What if the things that prevent us from reaching our goals are not actual limitations but the self-sabotaging stories we tell ourselves? Through this episode, let's catch these limiting beliefs and find ways to break free from these invisible shackles. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Tea About History

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 93:46


    It's worrying that the words “tsismis” and “history” were trending together all over social media the past week, so we breakdown why it's important for us to know the difference between these two contradictory words. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Life After College

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 70:05


    In this episode, we discuss the adulting demands that await you right after college but nobody warned you about. This way, you can prepare for them or finally address them in case you haven't. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Our Coming Out Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 79:18


    Owning our sexuality is not always an easy journey. So let's discuss questions about being queer, discovering your sexuality & gender identity, coming out, and upholding equal rights across all orientations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Managing Our Resources

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 104:10


    Our money, time, and energy are finite. For this, we need to budget them well so that we won't run on empty. Join us and Direk Randolph Longjas as we share our tried and tested hacks on budgeting our valuable resources. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Essential Adulting Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 72:58


    As we grow older, we need to add new life skills or develop the often-overlooked ones to become better adults.Our good friend, TV/commercial/film director, and overall exemplary adult, Randolph, joins our discussion about the top 3 skills that we think every adult should have to improve our choices, relationships, and quality of life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    ANNOUNCEMENT: Online Tambay

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 3:33


    We need time, understanding, and lots of radical love in these changing times. So we're inviting our adulting tribe to an Online Tambay via Zoom where we can all gather to process our thoughts and emotions together! See you this Saturday, May 14, at 8PM!Register here so you can get the Zoom link: https://bit.ly/TribeTambay See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    How to Spot Fake News - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 65:26


    In the 2nd part of our conversation with investigative journalist Regine Cabato, we uncover the profiles of troll accounts, the machinery that funds their dealings, and what we can do individually and collectively to stop the spread of fake news.SOURCES AND RELATED MATERIALS:"Made in the Philippines: Fake social media accounts and trolls with global ambitions" by Regine Cabato and Shibani Mahtani, The Washington Post: https://wapo.st/38J0vM5"How the Philippines' brutal history is being whitewashed for voters" by Regine Cabato and Shibani Mahtani, The Washington Post: https://wapo.st/39nppAZ**You might need to sign up via Google to access the articles above."SparkToro tool shows Marcos with 42.6% ‘fake followers' on Twitter, Moreno with 40.5%" by Gelo Gonzales: https://bit.ly/CandidatesFakeFollowers"Senate seeks details of over 1,400 contractual workers under Palace communications office" by Alyssa Nicole O. Tan: https://bit.ly/SenateProbeTrollsFact-checkers

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