In today’s episode, Laura and Jess talk about their ideal weekend and all the elements it includes. Make sure to follow @adultescencepodcast on Instagram to play along with our polls and other fun things on our stories!

The rest of the episode is all about dealing with drama and conflict at work. Conflict is a normal part of life, even at work. But what are the best ways to handle gossip, bullying, toxic managers and colleagues, and other common problems in the office?

Jess and Laura spill all the tea on the times they’ve dealt with destructive drama at work. How did they go about handling the different situations, and what would they do differently today? How can you avoid getting involved in drama at work?

Finally, today’s adulting moments include a tip about asking for what you want at work, and a WiFi recommendation. 

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Welcome back, adultescents! Today’s episode kicks off with a pre-travel chat about Laura’s upcoming trip to Portugal. Then, Jess and Laura talk about the differences between Millennials and Gen-Z.

For the bulk of the episode, this week’s topic is all about family relationships after college. It’s no secret that sometimes, parents can be domineering - even if they want the best for you. Jess and Laura talk about how to gain more independence from your parents in early adulthood, and some of the struggles they’ve faced when setting boundaries with family. 

The adulting moments of the week include an anecdote about hanging curtains and a tip for cleaning out your closet. 

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Welcome to part two of our new Post-Grad Story series of the Adultescence podcast! In this episode, Jess shares her post-grad journey and Laura takes a seat as the interviewer. 

In this conversational interview episode, Jess tells her post-grad story. From expectations vs. reality, to sharing the most challenging aspects of life after college, to disclosing some of her toughest moments.

In these episodes, you'll get a raw and real picture of the truth about post-grad in every aspect. Between managing money for the first time, to starting a full-time job, to dealing with shifting social dynamics, life post-college isn't all sunshine and rainbows. 

Do you want to share your post-grad story? DM us on Instagram @adultescencepodcast, or send us an email at [email protected]. We'd love to have you on the podcast and share your experience! 

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Welcome to a brand new series of the Adultescence podcast! In this episode, Laura shares her post-grad journey and Jess takes a seat as the interviewer. 

In this conversational interview episode, Laura tells her post-grad story. From expectations vs. reality, to sharing the most challenging aspects of life after college, to disclosing some of her toughest moments.

In these episodes, you'll get a raw and real picture of the truth about post-grad in every aspect. Between managing money for the first time, to starting a full-time job, to dealing with shifting social dynamics, life post-college isn't all sunshine and rainbows. 

Do you want to share your post-grad story? DM us on Instagram @adultescencepodcast, or send us an email at [email protected]. We'd love to have you on the podcast and share your experience! 

Thanks for listening, besties! Check out our website and subscribe to our newsletter at https://adultescence.com/.

Your hosts are feeling fall fever after a heat wave that resulted in summer fatigue. The pair start the episode by talking about why fall is the best season (especially in Boston). Later in the intro, they rank their favorite seasons, months, and days of the week. 

The bulk of the episode is about FOMO (or the fear of missing out). Jess and Laura talk about their own experiences with FOMO and why it's worse after college. They introduce the idea of "JOMO," or the "joy of missing out," that you can feel once you figure out what you do and don't want to participate in. 

FOMO sucks; let's not sugar coat it. But it's a feeling you can kick. Your hosts give a few helpful pointers for how you can avoid FOMO (like getting off social media), and take ownership of your social life. 

The adulting moments this week involve travel tips and how to avoid (and combat) bedbugs.

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In this week’s episode, we begin by discussing the disgusting heat wave that’s hitting Boston (and the rest of the world). Then, Jess and Laura discuss the most recent season of The Bachelorette. If you’re not a Bachelorette fan, you can skip to 22:55 for the rest of the episode.

Today’s episode is all about being single. Being single gets a bad reputation, but it shouldn’t. Jess and Laura talk about the best things about being single, and why it’s not bad or scary like it’s cracked up to be.

Ultimately, being single is better than being in a bad relationship, or a relationship that isn’t serving you. The two discuss all of the reasons why, and provide tips to anyone who isn’t sure if their relationship is right for them. 

Finally, the episode concludes with the adulting moments of the week, which include a tip about cable boxes, and a plug for Pura, a smart home diffuser. 

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Jess and Laura open this week's episode with a pop culture update: they discuss everything from Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens' recent cryptic High School Musical posts to their favorite Spiderman actors, to the new Bachelorette season and the difference between girl hot and guy hot. 

Then, the pair dive into this week's topic: the all-too-common feeling that you're behind financially in your twenties. The two discuss what it means to compare yourself to others financially, and why everyone you see dining at expensive restaurants and living in boujie apartments probably aren't as well-off as they seem.  

Jess and Laura chat about their own experiences with feeling behind financially, and how they overcame it - and that it's always a work in progress. There are certain things that many of us feel like we *have* to have by a certain age (like a house, a fancy engagement ring, a robust retirement account, etc.) - but there are no rules! Awareness is the key to a happy financial life, and they provide concrete tips on how to become more aware of your own situation. 

They end the episode with their adulting moments of the week, which include paying for parking and splurging on a new pair of AirPods during a sale. 

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Today’s episode begins with Jess’s movie recommendation: Whiplash. She and Laura discuss the themes of the movie, and how the desire to be the best at something fades with age. 

Then, the pair get into the topic of the week: the best parts about post-grad! It only took 55 episodes, but we are finally talking about all the things we *like* about being out of college. 

Life after graduation, while challenging, is also amazing - and in many ways, better than life in college. After all, you have the money to work towards your dreams and goals (hello, buying a house!). You finally get to learn some practical skills on the job, and no longer have to spend all your free time studying. Plus, you have the opportunity to pursue things you didn’t have time for in college, like reading for pleasure or picking up a new hobby.

The freedom that comes after you walk the graduation stage is exhilarating, and this episode is dedicated to all the reasons why.

What’s your favorite part about post-grad? Send us a note at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @adultescencepodcast with a post-grad story, question, or adulting moment for us to share on the pod.

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Download Yuka, the cosmetic and food scanning app that Jess talked about in her adulting moment of the week: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/yuka-food-cosmetic-scanner/id1092799236

Thanks for listening, besties! See you next Monday. 

Jess and Laura kick off this week’s episode with a discussion about the pros and cons of spending summer in the city. Plus, recent experiences with workouts gone wrong and a deep cleaning extravaganza result in injuries and soreness, leading your hosts to lament on one of the more upsetting challenges of being an adult: the effect gravity starts to take on your body.

In today’s episode, the ladies break down what they did during the summer after college graduation. They reflect on what they would have done differently if given the opportunity, and why they made the choices they did. Then, the pair offer up a list of suggestions for new grads on how to fill their time in between college and the “real world” (aka joining corporate America). Some ideas include traveling, volunteering, joining the Peace Corps, or taking some time off.

Finally, they explain why it’s important to take ownership of your life and your choices in post-grad, and consider taking advantage of the momentum you have to make big decisions, like moving cross-country or traveling the world.

We’d love to hear from you! Send us a note at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @adultescencepodcast with a post-grad story, question, or adulting moment for us to share on the pod.

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Thanks for listening, besties! See you next Monday. 

In today’s episodes, Jess and Laura recap their July 4th weekends, and the baby fever, house fever, and puppy fevers that resulted from it.

Then, the pair dive into the episode topic: how to manage conflict with roommates. It’s no secret that living with others can be hard. Jess and Laura discuss some of the challenges they’ve faced when living with roommates, and how they handled those situations (not always gracefully). They offer some advice and practical tips on how to handle conflict, even if you’re conflict-averse (or if your roomie is).

Check out episode 5 next (Post-grad living situations) for advice on how to select roommates after college to avoid getting to a point of conflict in the first place!

And, if you’re looking for new digs, read this article about how to go about an apartment hunt: https://adultescence.com/apartment-hunting-tips/

Thanks for listening, and see you next Monday, besties!