Well...Adjusting

Well…Adjusting and iHeart's podcast, Grown-Up Stuff are joining forces to answer an important question: Why is it so much easier to give advice than actually take it? Robin, Steph, Lea, and Matt gave themselves two weeks to tackle something they’ve been avoiding, then came back with the receipts. We’re talking wins, spectacular failures, accountability, and what actually helps when you know exactly what you should do... and still really don’t wanna do it.

If you'd like to be on Well...Adjusting send us an email at [email protected] 

You can find a copy of "The Great You Plan" here, a starter version of the "Financial Notes Doc" here and an excel version (for spreadsheet pros) here. 

Closed captions for this podcast can be found on YouTube.

Follow robin at @realrobhops and editaudio at @editaud.io 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Burnout isn't just being tired. Samantha Edu joins us to talk about how to recognize it, why so many of us end up there, and the beliefs we've inherited about productivity, guilt, and always doing more. Plus, she leaves us with one simple practice to help you feel a little calmer, a little braver, and a little more hopeful.

Find Samantha here, and the Brown Heart Wellness podcast here

If you'd like to be on Well...Adjusting send us an email at [email protected] 

You can find a copy of "The Great You Plan" here, a starter version of the "Financial Notes Doc" here and an excel version (for spreadsheet pros) here. 

Closed captions for this podcast can be found on YouTube.

Follow robin at @realrobhops and editaudio at @editaud.io 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bestselling author Oliver Burkeman (Four Thousand Weeks) joins us to tackle one of life's biggest truths: you can't do everything... and that's actually great news. We talk about letting go of perfection, embracing our finite lives, and why accepting our limits might be the key to a happier one.

Learn more about Oliver Burkeman and get all his books at: www.oliverburkeman.com/

If you'd like to be on Well...Adjusting send us an email at [email protected] 

You can find a copy of "The Great You Plan" here, a starter version of the "Financial Notes Doc" here and an excel version (for spreadsheet pros) here. 

Closed captions for this podcast can be found on YouTube.

Follow robin at @realrobhops and editaudio at @editaud.io 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robin's wife, Mary, is back! Last time we discovered she's... not exactly an optimist. So we're checking in to see if anything's changed. We talk about existential dread, Steph's big move back to Canada, and whether choosing joy is a mindset... or just caring a little less.

If you'd like to be on Well...Adjusting send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voice memo at sayhi.chat/welladjusting

You can find a copy of "The Great You Plan" HERE, a starter version of the "Financial Notes Doc" HERE and an excel version (for spreadsheet pros) HERE. 

Closed captions for this podcast can be found on YouTube: HERE. 

Follow robin @realrobhops and editaudio at @editaud.io 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Emily's father was diagnosed with a terminal illness, her life changed overnight. Instead of giving up, she became his caregiver and started a foundation supporting kids with cancer. We talk about choosing hope, finding purpose in impossible moments, and why optimism isn't about ignoring reality. It's about deciding how to meet it.

Find For Love & Buttercup here.

If you'd like to be on Well...Adjusting send us an email at [email protected] 

You can find a copy of "The Great You Plan" here, a starter version of the "Financial Notes Doc" here and an excel version (for spreadsheet pros) here. 

Closed captions for this podcast can be found on YouTube.

Follow robin at @realrobhops and editaudio at @editaud.io 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Leah joins us to talk about anticipatory grief, complicated parent relationships, and what happens when you know a major loss is coming but life keeps moving anyway. We get into caregiving, avoidance, dark humor, and the very human art of telling everyone you’re “fine” when you absolutely are not.

If you want to hear the story of Robin's mom putting the pot roast down the garbage disposal, check out these episodes: Holiday Triggers and Glimmers | Your Worst Holiday Stories

We're taking the summer off! We'll return with new episodes on the theme of Optimism in September, but if you need something else to get your weekly fix of advice, queer fun, drunk-best-friend-meets-wise-mom vibes over the summer, here are some listening recs from the Well...Adjusting team!

The Harbingers

Perfect Day with Jessica Knappett

Interior Motives (specifically this episode)

Lemme Say This

Consider This For Comfort

Everybody Knows But Me

Brown Heart Wellness Podcast

If you'd like to be on Well...Adjusting send us an email at [email protected] 

You can find a copy of "The Great You Plan" HERE, a starter version of the "Financial Notes Doc" HERE and an excel version (for spreadsheet pros) HERE. 

Closed captions for this podcast can be found on YouTube: HERE. 

Follow robin @realrobhops and editaudio at @editaud.io 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Layoffs. AI. Hiring freezes. It feels like everyone knows someone who's looking for work. Laura joins us to unpack what it's like trying to build a creative career when the ground keeps shifting beneath your feet, and how to stay hopeful when the future of work feels anything but certain.

If you'd like to be on Well...Adjusting send us an email at [email protected] 

You can find a copy of "The Great You Plan" HERE, a starter version of the "Financial Notes Doc" HERE and an excel version (for spreadsheet pros) HERE. 

Closed captions for this podcast can be found on YouTube: HERE. 

Follow robin @realrobhops and editaudio at @editaud.io 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For many LGBTQ folks, bars have long been more than bars. They've been community centers, meeting places, and a way to find our people. But what happens when every social plan seems to come with a drink in hand? Aadi joins us to talk about finding the line between social drinking and social habit, creating new ways to connect, and figuring out how to have a great night out without waking up wondering if it was worth it.

Make Robin & Steph's mocktails!

Steph:

1) Use iced tea, lemon, a herb or spice of your choice (Steph uses Cardamom syrup), muddle them up, delicious!

2) Soak hibiscus leaves, lime or lemon juice, fresh ginger, a little honey, to make a refreshing summery pink drink!

Robin:

1) A non-alcoholic tequila is great!

2) Take some lime juice, agave syrup (approx 3 swirls), *important* put them in a cute glass, add fresh mint and muddle. Add a load of ice and fill with seltzer. Garnish with a piece of lime for ultimate aesthetics.

If you'd like to be on Well...Adjusting send us an email at [email protected] 

You can find a copy of "The Great You Plan" HERE, a starter version of the "Financial Notes Doc" HERE and an excel version (for spreadsheet pros) HERE. 

Closed captions for this podcast can be found on YouTube: HERE. 

Follow robin @realrobhops and editaudio at @editaud.io 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Drew and Alex from Into the Into the Mud podcast join to chat about what's making us anxious right now. We talk creative paralysis, career spirals, and the pressure to be perfect—whether it’s as a parent, an artist, or just a functioning human. Is anxiety something to fix, or something to live with? How do you know when it’s too much? And what, if anything, actually helps?

Real talk, some swearing, a little hope. And maybe, a reminder that you’re not the only one spiraling.

Watch this episode on Spotify or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@editaudiopodcasts

If you'd like to be on Well...Adjusting send us an email at [email protected] 

You can find a copy of "The Great You Plan" HERE, a starter version of the "Financial Notes Doc" HERE and an excel version (for spreadsheet pros) HERE. 

Closed captions for this podcast can be found on YouTube: HERE. 

Follow robin @realrobhops and editaudio at @editaud.io 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Teeny brings us a question about how open to be about your personal life. She’s in a polyamorous relationship and wants to share her weekend stories at work just like anyone else, without judgment, microaggressions, or having to launch into Polyamory 101 every time. We talk trust, boundaries, and the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways people shame what they don’t understand. Plus: how to decide who deserves the truth—and who can keep guessing. Dr. Badiee joins us to offer thoughtful, grounded guidance on how to navigate this tricky space with clarity and self-respect.

More info on Dr. Badiee HERE.

If you'd like to be on Well...Adjusting send us an email at [email protected] 

You can find a copy of "The Great You Plan" HERE, a starter version of the "Financial Notes Doc" HERE and an excel version (for spreadsheet pros) HERE. 

Closed captions for this podcast can be found on YouTube: HERE. 

Follow robin @realrobhops and editaudio at @editaud.io 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.