A year in the life of a lost millennial, revisited. Also, a glimpse into the future. In the season finale, things get a little more raw. It's the most personal episode so far, with pieces of audio from the course of my journey. One thing I promise you -- it's the truth. Music by this episode is from AJ Raglow, Wendy Warner, Eileen Buck, Birthright, Sea Offs, Tours, and Nangdo. Big thanks to everyone who has listened this season. Stay tuned for much more in the coming months, including surveys, opportunities to submit, and bonus episodes.

He has the meaningful career he was looking for, but he didn't get lucky. It all comes down to choice. Gabriel Killian is a sustainability and business consultant who lives in Denton, Texas. He hosts a podcast called Craft Conversations and is responsible for iDentonfy, a rewards program that encourages people to shop locally. He also recently became the Chief Business Development Officer for Instant Local, an Austin-based app that connects people with local businesses. So, how did a business-savvy sustainability nerd get here, doing what he cares about? It's actually pretty simple. Music by the Blue Dot Sessions, Nheap, and the Polyrhythmics.

having kids. there are a lot of ways to do it -- or not do it. but how do you find out what you really want? This episode features two pretty opposite perspectives. First, you'll hear from Adam Ehlers and Emily Likens about deciding to have a baby one month after their first date. Then, you'll hear from Bria Sullivan, an egg donor. Finally, we'll leave you with a tip about how to decide if you want kids or not. If you're anything like me, you probably need a little help. Music from Nangdo, Bogdan, Lobo Loco, and Monopole. Theme music by Emmet Ore. Thanks to my family for help with the background research.

We look to successful people as if they have all the answers. But really, should any of us ever stop searching for meaning? Jonathan Crawford is the founder of Storenvy, a successful tech company in San Francisco responsible for the exchange of millions of dollars between consumers and merchants. But one day, he had an epiphany that led him to switch gears and sell the company. Now, he's taking some time to figure out what's next. It's almost like...a search for meaning. Music for this episode is by V Nessy, PK Jazz, and Emmet Ore.

As we become adults, the people who have always been adults to us are aging, and more of our peers are already beginning to experience the loss we’ll all have to face at some point in our lives: the loss of our parents and protectors. What does this mean for our lives and development? How does this change our direction? Interviews with Mark Wayne, Tully Olsen, and Charlotte Nickel. Music by Kai Engel and Circus Marcus.

You know that moment when you run into someone you know -- or maybe just used to know? Or maybe just kinda know? The strange can feel so familiar in this situation, or maybe the familiar is strange. Either way. My recent travels in San Diego caused me to reunite with an old friend, Andy Frasco. He's a well-known musician who I met when we were both three years younger. I was living in Missoula; he was traveling through. Now, we're both kind of doing that travel around, follow your dreams thang, but of course, he's the veteran and I'm the novice.

Mariah goes on Tinder dates, talks to a seasoned millennial dater, and asks a handful of millennials what they are looking for. Perspectives from L.J. Dawson, Hannah Heilicher, Leah Ore, Casey Shove, Mark Wayne, Patrick Yoder, Morgan Anderson, Slater Smith, Autumn Sharpe, and Logan Foret. Music by Leon Haywood, Starover Blue, Monplaisier, PC III, and August Ore.

How do we move forward in the wake of the election? By including everyone in the conversation, says Gregory McKelvey, a 23-year-old activist from Portland, OR. Anti-trump protests across the country were met with violence, and in Portland, the violence included a drive-by shooting. But in addition to putting in the time for the causes we believe in, now is the time to keep speaking to each other, according to McKelvey. To find out more about McKelvey's recent activism, check out the PDX Resistance. Music: "All I Know" from Portland artist and activist Quincy Davis. You can find his album Remedy at http://quincydavismusic.com/music.

Mariah spends the summer working for a whitewater rafting company & comes face to face with fear, waves, & life. Interviews from Megan Hughes, Joseph Dickens, and David Lawrence. Special appearances from Julie Stinton, Gus Schubert, Brooke Lawrence, and Chris Carlson. Music by Partygoers Electracana, Mitch Foster, Let Me Know You Anatole, and Monplaisir. Theme Music by Emmet Ore.

Audio diary from Mariah Ore.