Adult Struggles

Whether you're an athlete or not, stretching is vital in maintaining muscle function and health...but are you stretching the proper way? Erin Brassington is an Advanced Neuromuscular Therapist and Certified Health Educator. She specializes in reconnecting brain function to muscle tissue using unique and anatomically specific massage. We discuss the importance of self-care, including breathing, meditation, and stretching. Learn Erin's "trifecta" meditation exercise that you can do before bed tonight!

Ever wanted to grow your own fruits and vegetables? Learn how to get started from Plant Lady, Lana LeFevre! Lana shares her personal story about how gardening helped her through a difficult period in her life, plant care tips, gardening for beginners, and more! Listening to this episode will help you prepare to grow your own plants, fruits, and vegetables this spring. Plan and research now, and plant later!

Stephen co-founded Port City Church in Tacoma, WA, seeking to disrupt the church "industry" by changing people's perspectives on God, the Church, and Christians. Port City is all about building a community of young adults who may have never experienced church before or who walked away from the church by focusing on creating real connections, celebrating differences, and changing the perspective of religion.

How do our wake-to-sleep screen habits affect our vision? I'm talking to Dr. Shawn Prapta, O.D., to get a better understanding of how technology is changing the eyesight of the millennial generation and what we can do to prevent as much damage as possible. Learn how to avoid overstraining your eyes, how to relieve redness and fatigue, and Dr. Prapta's best practice 20/20/20 rule.

Brittany lives her life to the fullest by pursuing her passions for dance, travel, and entertaining others on a daily basis. Learn about how she puts her dreams in the forefront and the rewards and struggles that come along with it.

Andrea Madril is the founder of Sunflower Motherhood, a company started by a new mom, for new moms! Andrea conceptualized her business shortly after having her first baby, in the hopes of helping other moms through their postpartum recovery. In this real and raw conversation, we discuss what recovery is like for new moms and the importance of self-care for both mom and baby.

Creating your "personal brand" is easier said than done. That's why I spoke with Codie Sanchez, businesswoman extraordinaire, to share her success story and advice for anyone looking to develop their brand. Codie has invested or advised 24+ start up companies, has bylines in online publications like Forbes and Inc magazine, received the JFK Award for Print Journalism, launched 2 companies before the age of 30, and MORE.

We're joined by Mackenzie Brown who runs a popular Youtube channel that revolves around make up, fashion, and Disney. But despite her typical happy persona, she also shares her ongoing struggles with anxiety and depression.

Meet Bailey Smith, a Portlander who spent the last 2 years living in Germany. She shares the details about how to prepare for an overseas adventure, acquire housing in a foreign country, and overcome language barriers. Plus, lots of fun stories along the way, like how she ended up living in the attic of a couple who spoke zero English!

In this introductory episode, learn about the idea behind the Adult Struggles podcast, meet your host, and discover what you can expect to hear on future episodes.