Adulting with Harlan L. Landes and Miranda Marquit

Many of us love going on vacation, and a road trip is a classic vacation. But how do you plan an epic road tour without getting bogged down in the details?

In this episode, we talk about the appeal of the hitting the road, and how you can plan your next vacation to take advantage of what driving has to offer. You might be surprised at how much fun you can have when you slow down and take the time to truly experience the sights.

Before you book your next plane ticket, listen to this episode — then plan to take the car instead.

Concepts

* What are the advantages of taking a road trip?

* How to make your next road trip affordable.

* Tips for creating a realistic itinerary.

* Strategies for keeping the kids entertained.

* Tools for planning the right trip for you.

* How to start saving for your next road trip.

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How to plan a road trip

Fuel cost estimator

Is this the perfect road trip?

What does it mean to have a passionate relationship? It’s about more than just sex. If you’re ready to get the passion going, you need to do more than just Netflix and chill. You need to make a real connection.

In this episode, we talk about how you can get the passion going by paying attention to your partner, creating an emotional connection, and being physically close to your partner. We’ve even got tips for reigniting your passion for your partner.

Before you assume that you are consigned to a passionless relationship, give this episode a listen and see if you can get the passion going all over again.

Concepts

* The cognitive, emotional, and behavioral components of passion.

* Tips to get the passion going again.

* Concerns about how women might be socialized in a way that can make them approach sex and passion differently than men.

* How to learn to enjoy passion more by attending to your partner’s needs.

* Thoughts on open relationships and whether or not they can add to passion.

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What is passion?

Women and men have similar brain structures

Why women may not enjoy sex

Every week, we present Adulting.tv LIVE! on Blab. Subscribe and join us for the next event, and share your questions about or suggestions for future discussions!

Adulting.tv LIVE! welcomes special guest Eva Baker from Teens Got Cents and The Teenpreneur Conference. Eva and Miranda discuss Eva’s decision to scale back on school to ramp up her business.

How do you balance the time you need to spend on education and earning a degree with the desire to build your own business?

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Are you excited to cruise around in the first car you buy for yourself? There’s something about having your own ride. Independence. Flexibility. A sense of accomplishment.

Even though you might use public transit for most of your daily commuting needs, having your own car can be a much-needed upgrade, especially if you plan to do more independent travel (road trip, maybe?)

The ins and outs of buying your first car can be intimidating, so it helps to know how to approach the process. Know what to expect, and you can purchase the ride you want — without being taken for a ride.

Once you have your first ride, though, it’s important to make sure that you are caring for it properly. If you don’t take good care of your car, you’ll end up paying for it in the long run.

Concepts

* When to consider buying a car.

* Can you really afford a car?

* How to avoid falling for pricey sales tactics.

* Tips for negotiating as you buy your first car.

* Essential maintenance for your first car.

* Strategies for lengthening the life of your car.

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Auto loan and affordability calculators

Trends in car buying

Guide to buying a new car

Guide to buying a used car

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Adulting.tv LIVE! welcomes special guest Hui-Chin Chen from Money Matters for Globetrotters and Pavlov Financial Planning. Hui-Chin, Miranda, and Harlan discuss the benefits and drawbacks of creating a lifestyle where you can and do work from anywhere in the world.

Is the nomadic life for you? What does it take to visit a variety of countries for extended periods of time?

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Are you finding it harder to make friends now that college is over?

As life picks up pace and as you know longer have the shared activities of high school and college, you might find yourself drifting away from your old friends.

Unfortunately, it can be difficult to make new friends as an adult. You have the pressures of career, relationships, and you might even be starting a family. You might also be mobile, and moving around as you look for work or adventure.

If you’re starting to feel like you want to make new friends, there is hope. And this episode will talk about how you can make good friends even if you think your peak friend years are over.

Concepts

* A look at how you make friends when you’re younger.

* Why are relationships so hard to maintain as you get older?

* Ideas on where to go to make new friends.

* Tips for interacting with people in a way that allows you to develop meaningful relationships.

* How to figure out what you’re looking for any friend.

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Why it’s harder to make new friends as an adult

Center on Longevity

Do you really need to do everything with your significant other? Is it really a sign of love if you can’t stand to be apart?

The reality of the situation is that sometimes it’s healthy to do things separate from your partner.

Another consideration is the fact that sometimes the relationship is over and you need to let go.

Both of these circumstances require that you overcome your anxiety related to confrontation or your worries about what would happen if the relationship ended. The end game should be a healthy relationship that both you and your partner fully enjoy.

Concepts

* Reasons it’s important to develop your own interest and let your partner do the same.

* Signs that it’s actually time to end the relationship.

* Why is it so hard to let go sometimes even if you aren’t happy?

* Tips for letting go when it’s time to say goodbye.

* Tips for more effective exercise.

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When it never gets easier to say goodbye

When it hurts to be away

Secrets of happy marriages

Letting a relationship go

Every week, we present Adulting.tv LIVE! on Blab. Subscribe and join us for the next event, and share your questions about or suggestions for future discussions!

Adulting.tv LIVE! welcomes special guest Tom Drake from MapleMoney (formerly Canadian Finance Blog). Tom, Miranda, and Harlan discuss the benefits of starting a side gig and how to make side gigs successful.

Is it about the money? Can you turn any old hobby into a business?

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Do you have a dream of getting fit? Exercise comes with the number of benefits. You can improve your mood, boost your energy, look better, and even live longer.

The good news is that exercise doesn’t have to mean beasting it up at the gym all the time.

You can start getting fit by doing things that you like to do, and by engaging in small amounts of exercise at a time.

Don’t sit around all the time feeling low energy and disappointed. I’m getting fit, you can change your outlook on life and be healthier.

Concepts

* Many of the benefits that come from exercise.

* How exercise can lead to a longer life.

* Excuses we used to avoid getting fit.

* Ideas for helping you overcome your reluctance to exercise.

* Tips for more effective exercise.

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Benefits of physical activity

Walking can lengthen your lifespan

Total body workouts

Beginners guide to fitness

Every week, we present Adulting.tv LIVE! on Blab. Subscribe and join us for the next event, and share your questions about or suggestions for future discussions!

Adulting.tv LIVE! welcomes special guest John Rampton from Due.com. John, Miranda, and Harlan discuss failure, and why it’s an important piece of everyone’s life path.

How do you react to failure? Having a positive attitude is essential.

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