Unqualified Adulting

This week I talk about not caring so much about what other people think of you, and how that can help you live your best and most fulfilling life. I talk about: -not focusing on what other people think about you -being the most authentic version of yourself -external validation -being vulnerable -going outside of your comfort zone & more

So you got your hopes up. We've all been there. In this episode, I share my mindset on dealing with scenarios that we wanted to work out, but didn't.I talk about: -getting your hopes up -situations not going the way you intended them to -dealing with the loss of something's potential -leaving room for other things to work out And more! Follow Unqualified Adulting on Instagram: @unqualifiedadulting Email: unqualifiedadulting@gmail.com

This week, I'm joined by the founder of the eating disorder recovery-focused blog @eatwithcare, Boston University student, and most importantly, my friend Emily. We talk about overcoming negative body image when dating, insecurities with dating, external validation, comparing yourself to others, dating for the wrong reasons, dating in college, developing confidence in your body, and more... You'll have to tune in! You can find Emily on Instagram @eatwithcare and on her website www.letseatwithcare.com. You can follow Unqualified Adulting on Instagram @unqualifiedadulting Email: unqualifiedadulting@gmail.com

This episode is all about setting goals for the right reasons & actually sticking to them. I talk about: -shifting your perspective on your goals -starting goals from a place of enough-ness -understanding your why -comparing yourself to others -social media's impact on goal-setting -breaking down goals into actionable steps -focusing on the process rather than the outcome -and more!

What do you do when you can't quit your job? Is something holding you back from making the right decisions for yourself? This week, Becca is joined by LPC and Mindset coach Marquita Myrick to talk about burnout & limiting beliefs. They discuss overcoming burnout, prioritization, changing your behavior to help you achieve your goals, reevaluating your vision, and dealing with a negative work environment. This week's episode focuses on how to overcome burnout and limiting beliefs when you cannot quit your job, change careers, in college, and/or during a global pandemic. They also break down what limiting beliefs are, and how social media and others can impact these thoughts. Marquita also gives actionable tips for dealing with quarantine burnout. Last week's episode focused on identifying burnout, and understanding when it is time to quit your job or change careers. For more information about Marquita's practice you can visit: https://www.marquitamyrick.com/about/ Follow Marquita on Instagram @marquitamyricklpc | https://www.instagram.com/marquitamyricklpc/ Follow Unqualified Adulting on Instagram @unqualifiedadulting | https://www.instagram.com/unqualifiedadulting/ For questions or professional inquiries, you can reach Becca at unqualifiedadulting@gmail.com

You should probably quit your job… just kidding… or not? This week, Becca is joined by LPC and Mindset coach, Marquita Myrick, to talk about burnout. They discuss identifying burnout, managing and overcoming burnout, and getting unstuck. This week's episode focuses on understanding when it's time to quit your job or change careers, and how to prepare for career change. They talk about advocating for yourself at your job, prioritizing your needs, remembering your why, and how to deal with other people's opinions about your decisions. The next episode will focus on overcoming burnout when you cannot switch jobs or careers, in college, and in quarantine. For more information about Marquita's practice you can visit: https://www.marquitamyrick.com/about/ Follow Marquita on Instagram @marquitamyricklpc | https://www.instagram.com/marquitamyricklpc/ Follow Unqualified Adulting on Instagram @unqualifiedadulting | https://www.instagram.com/unqualifiedadulting/ For questions or professional inquiries, you can reach Becca at unqualifiedadulting@gmail.com

Yes you can shop, travel, live your best life, and still reach your financial goals! Becca is joined by financial coach and founder of City Girl Savings, Raya Reaves. Raya shares her story about transforming her financial situation after almost facing eviction, to creating a budget and completely changing her life around and meeting her financial goals. They talk about creating a budget that works for you, creating an emergency fund, paying off debt, saving for retirement, when to begin investing, budgeting for career change, credits cards, and more! Tune in for actionable advice on how to use budgeting as a tool to reach your goals and live life to the fullest! For more information about Raya and City Girl Savings you can go to www.citygirlsavings.com. Follow City Girl Savings on Instagram @citygirlsavings | https://www.instagram.com/citygirlsavings/ Follow Unqualified Adulting on Instagram @unqualifiedadulting | https://www.instagram.com/unqualifiedadulting/ For questions and professional inquiries unqualifiedadulting@gmail.com

This week Becca chats about some of her recent mental health struggles. She talks about graduating college during a pandemic, moving back home, and her overall mental health throughout this crazy time. She also chats about how her life currently feels like it's on pause, anxiety, feeling super stuck, feeling “not enough,” and an overall lack of motivation. She also discusses what it's felt like to be an extrovert in quarantine, how she dealt with the second semester of her senior year of college during the pandemic, and more. Follow Unqualified Adulting on Instagram @unqualifiedadulting https://www.instagram.com/unqualifiedadulting/ For professional inquiries and questions you can email Becca at unqualifiedadulting@gmail.com

Long story short: you are NOT! This week, Becca is joined by Katie Miles, a private practice licensed marriage and family therapist in San Diego who specializes in individual, couple and family therapy. This week is all about understanding and getting your needs met! Katie and Becca chat about systems of attachment, the four attachment styles, and how they create and affect the framework for the relationships in your life. Katie breaks down how your attachment style is formed, how it can change, and how it can be influenced by the events and relationships in your life. Katie and Becca discuss how your attachment style can help you understand, own and communicate your needs to others. Katie shares how your attachment style impacts your needs when you are single, dating and in a relationship. Katie also shares tips for communication in online dating, as well as actionable ways to effectively communicate your needs to others, and more! Follow Katie on Instagram @connectionwithkatie on TikTok @katietalkstherapy. For more information about Katie's practice, you can visit https://www.katiemileslmft.com/. Follow Unqualified Adulting on Instagram @unqualifiedadulting https://www.instagram.com/unqualifiedadulting/ For professional inquiries and questions you can reach Becca at unqualifiedadulting@gmail.com

This week, Becca is joined by registered dietitian Tianna Smith to talk about intuitive eating. Tianna is the founder of Realistic Roots Nutrition, located in Temecula, California. Tianna breaks down what intuitive eating is, listening to your body, how you can begin your intuitive eating journey, the stages of intuitive eating, intuitive eating after eating disorder recovery, finding support in your intuitive eating journey, fatphobia and body image. They discuss the difference between a registered dietitian and nutritionist, and the importance of reliable nutrition information. They also talk about changing the way nutrition and food are talked about in the home and from a generational standpoint, in friendships, and in relationships. Tianna shares her advice for talking about intuitive eating with family, friends and significant others. She also provides resources for beginning your intuitive eating journey. Follow Tianna on Instagram @dietitian.tianna. You can find out more information about her and her practice by visiting www.realisticrootsnutrition.com. Follow Unqualified Adulting on Instagram @unqualifiedadulting. You can reach Becca at unqualifiedadulting@gmail.com.

And you will be ok! This week, Becca is joined by her friend Meghan to talk about those situations when you like someone, and they just don't like you back. They talk about their past experiences of liking people who did not like them back, liking the idea of someone, wanting to be in a relationship, external validation, loneliness and insecurities. They also talk about people taking advantage of the attention you give to them and worrying about what other people think. They share what they have learned about overcoming insecurities, building self-confidence, self love and how they changed their perspective on liking someone. Follow Unqualified Adulting on Instagram @unqualifiedadulting. You can reach Becca at unqualifiedadulting@gmail.com.

This week, Becca is joined by Emily from Eatwithcare. Emily is a psycology student at Boston University and creator of the eating disorder recovery Instagram @eatwithcare. Emily shares her story about her struggle with anorexia and a binge eating disorder. Becca and Emily chat about their eating disorder stories, recovery, insecurities, body image, relationships and more. They discuss how their lives revolved around their view of themselves, and how that impacted their relationship with themselves and those around them. They also share how their eating disorders changed their view on life, and the gifts recovery has brought them. This episode focuses on their personal journeys, and is in no way intended to provide professional advice. If you or someone you know is suffering from an eating disorder, seeking professional help is advised. Follow Emily on Instagram @eatwithcare. Follow Unqualified Adulting on Instagram @unqualifiedadulting. Becca can be reached at unqualifiedadulting@gmail.com.

This week, Jamie and Becca are joined by eating disorder therapist and founder of The Eating Disorder Center, Jennifer Rollin. Jennifer shares her personal experiences with anxiety, trauma and eating disorders. They discuss diet culture, the systems that uphold it, body image, tiktok, her upcoming book and more. Additionally, Jennifer gives advice for creating a pro-recovery social media space and how to rethink the way you think about body image. Follow Jennifer on Instagram @jennifer_rollin. To learn more about her practice you can go to www.theeatingdisordercenter.com. Follow Unqualified Adulting on Instagram @unqualifiedadulting. You can reach them at unqualifiedadulting@gmail.com.

This week, Jamie and Becca are joined by fitness trainer and entrepreneur Aubrey Branagan-Lloyd of Aubrey Taylor Fitness. They discuss her journey to becoming a personal trainer, starting her own fitness business, challenges in the fitness industry, and her personal struggles with body image. Aubrey shares her advice for starting a small business, and her philosophy about entering the fitness industry. They delve into the challenges and rewards of starting your own business, motivation, how her outlook on body image and fitness has changed after becoming a mother, and more. Follow Aubrey on Instagram @athealthfitness and Follow Unqualified Adulting @unqualifiedadulting.

This week, Jamie and Becca are joined by Stephanie Haber to discuss eating disorder help and support. Stephanie Haber is a registered dietitian and licensed dietitian nutritionist at a residential and intensive outpatient eating disorder and exercise addiction treatment center in Boston. They discuss understanding what an eating disorder is, how they are diagnosed, the types of treatment available, and finding the proper care and support you need, challenges in recovery, and more. Stephanie also gives her insight and provides resources for support during COVID-19, affordable support, and how you can educate yourself on eating disorders to help yourself and those around you. Everything discussed in this episode is for educational purposely only. If you or someone you know is suffering from an eating disorder, seeking professional treatment is advised. Follow Unqualified Adulting on Instagram @unqualifiedadulting or reach them at unqualifiedadulting@gmail.com

This week, Jamie and Becca share their experiences with long distance relationships in college and post-grad life. They discuss knowing when a long distance relationship is a good idea, establishing and understanding meaningful communication, when a long distance relationship is no longer working out, and more. Be sure to follow them on Instagram @unqualifiedadulting. They can also be reached by email at unqualifiedadulting@gmail.com

This week, Jamie and Becca take a trip down memory to give you somewhat qualified advice from their freshman year of college. They talk about some things to expect moving in, tips for academic success, going out, making friends, and other challenges that freshman year brings. Tune in for some dorm and snack essentials, roommate stories, what not to do in a quiet study room, and more. Follow Unqualified Adulting on Instagram @unqualifiedadulting or email unqualifiedadulting@gmail.com

This week, Jamie and Becca share their personal eating disorder stories. They discuss when and how their eating disorders originated, their struggles with weight and mental health, understanding their eating disorders, and choosing the road to recovery. They also touch on subjects such as the influences of diet culture, society's ideal body type, and social media. Today's episode is intended to provide an honest depiction of their struggles, and is in no way intended to provide medical advice. If you are exhibiting symptoms of an eating disorder, seeking professional medical help is strongly encouraged. Follow them on Instagram @unqualifiedadulting or email unqualifiedadulting@gmail.com