Madeline has often struggled with the fear of being alone. And while she never imagined she would get married right out of college, her recent marriage has given her a new perspective on companionship. In this episode, Liz talks to Madeline about her journey to marriage, her expectations of relationships, and her ever-present fear of being forgotten.

Laura talks to Megan about the emotional tolls of taking on student debt. While loans can help pay tuition and day-to-day fees of student life, it can be daunting thinking about and making a plan to repay them. Megan opens up about how her financial obligations play a role in her decision-making and identity as an adult in ways she didn't expect.

Co-hosts Liz and Laura recap Season 1 by looking back at the highlights (and lowlights) of producing the first ten episodes. They also tease what’s coming up in Season 2.

Laura talks to Catalina about the challenges of converting to Judaism. Catalina compares her experience with conversion to the process of obtaining citizenship in the United States—both require immersion, assimilation, and going to great lengths to prove your dedication. For Catalina, it can be lonely, frustrating and awkward. But it is a small price to pay to join a community that embodies the core values that she came to cherish as a young adult.

Liz talks to Alexa about her challenges making ends meet and reaching her goals. Often with only a few cents in her bank account, Alexa explains how she feared failure and was simultaneously terrified to ask for help. This is the second installment in a two-part series from Alexa.

Liz talks to Alexa about some of the struggles of entering the workforce as a woman. It’s often unclear when and how to assert yourself, who to trust, and how to forge your own path. Alexa shares the wisdom she’s gleaned through, sometimes difficult and awkward, experiences as well as the wisdom of strong women in her life. This is the first installment in a two-part series from Alexa.

Liz talks to Peter, a recent graduate who is realizing that satisfaction in life requires more than being employed and having your life together. He explains what it is like to be that friend in limbo—jobless after college watching everyone start their careers. Peter wonders if his depression, sadness, and overall dissatisfaction isn’t unique to his experience. While being unemployed is a challenge, it’s given him a new perspective on life.

Laura sits down with Micah, a recent NYU graduate. In college, Micah went through periods of drug abuse and mental illness while grappling with her gender identity. Having conquered this seemingly impossible struggle, the idea of finding a full time job after graduating felt more than doable for Micah. It felt like what would be her first foray into adulthood was practically in the bag. Now weeks after graduation with no job in sight, Micah’s confidence has come crashing down.

Liz talks to one of her mentors, Alyson Kanney, about how her perspective on adulthood has changed after living in New York City for nearly 40 years. While moving to the city was a dream come true, Alyson felt lonely and afraid. Though her anxieties have taken on new forms, she reminds us that life is a constant struggle, a process, not a destination. The anxieties don’t ever go away. However, wisdom comes with time and provides strength for hard times.

Laura talks to El Salvador native, Mili Mena, about her tenuous (and ongoing) path to citizenship. Mili had ambitions to become a journalist when she came to the States for college, but after graduation she hit an all time low upon realizing finding a full-time job in her field of study that would also help her obtain a visa was going to be harder than she expected. Pushing aside feelings of discouragement, grief, and utter terror, Mili learned that part of becoming an adult and reaching your goals is getting out of your comfort zone.