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100 EPISODES 100 EPISODES 100 EPISODES 100 EPISODES 100 EPISODESSammie and Michelle are excited to have recorded 100 episodes of the best podcast, Status Post Adulting. They haven’t missed a week in the last two years and are amped to reflect on this journey. This week, they are sharing the lessons they learned in launching a podcast and recording 100 episodes. If there’s a project you’re considering, specifically interested in how to start a podcast or want to hear a little about our reflection and behind the scenes, take a listen! Show Notes:Queer Money Podcast by The Debt Free GuysStacking Benjamins PodcastYosemitebear Mountain Double Rainbow 1-8-10Relevant Status Post Adulting Episodes:#1: What is Status Post Adulting? Rethink the Status Quo85. Storytime (radio tower story) #4: Our Finance Journey - The Path to Financial IndependenceStatus Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadultingStatus Post Adulting Email: statuspostadulting@gmail.comMore show notes at the Status Post Adulting websiteFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!

Your resident positivity sisters, Sammie and Michelle, tackle positivity. Not just the benefits of being positive and living a positive life, but also the dark side of positive vibes aka toxic positivity. They look at the toxic positivity definition and toxic positivity examples. Sammie and Michelle discuss their opinion on if positivity is good or bad and how to balance it with self compassion.  Show Notes:99 Problems by Jay ZGrinch ScroogeSelf CompassionPositivity: The Power of Choice | Samantha Rea | TEDxUofMStatus Post Adulting Episodes Referenced:98. Self Compassion85. StorytimeStatus Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadultingStatus Post Adulting Email: statuspostadulting@gmail.comMore show notes at the Status Post Adulting websiteFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!

Sammie and Michelle discuss the power of self compassion. They look at the topic through the lens of Self Compassion by Kristin Neff and share their own experiences with practicing self compassion. Show Notes:Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin NeffKristin Neff: The Three Components of Self-CompassionIndian Malayalee tik tok DrivingDad late to church Status Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadultingStatus Post Adulting Email: statuspostadulting@gmail.comMore show notes at the Status Post Adulting websiteFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!

In the midst of the holidays, Sammie and Michelle reflect on boundaries. How to identify bad boundaries, remembering to respect people's boundaries, and boundaries in relationships, particularly with your family members. They reflect on how in Indian culture, bad boundaries can feel built in to the culture. Show Notes:"If you can’t say no within a relationship, you’ll have to say no to the relationship eventually"-  Wayne Dyer, How To Be A No-Limit Person (YouTube)Check out "Episode #14: Boundaries" of Status Post Adulting to hear more about Boundaries! Status Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadultingStatus Post Adulting Email: statuspostadulting@gmail.comMore show notes at the Status Post Adulting websiteFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!

Sammie and Michelle are taking a look at their gratitude practice. Perfect timing for Thanksgiving in the United States. They look at how they may have fell off from incorporate gratitude into their life, the benefits, and some steps to get back on the gratitude wagon. Show Notes:The Science of GratitudeDr. Andrew D. HubermanThe Science of Gratitude & How to Build a Gratitude Practice | Huberman Lab Podcast #47 Mr. BeastDrake - God's Plan Status Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadultingStatus Post Adulting Email: statuspostadulting@gmail.comMore show notes at the Status Post Adulting websiteFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!

Invest in yourself! Sammie and Michelle talk about the benefits of looking at investing in your health, education, fitness and general growth. They discuss different ways they've done so over the past few years and the results.  Show notes:Alex Hormozi Tweet: S&Me 500Ramit Sethi Michelle Writing Course: Write of Passage (David Perell) Sammie's Rental Course: Your First Rental Property (Paula Pant) Referenced Status Post Adulting Podcast Episodes:85. Storytime (Apple or Spotify) - Tower Falling episode 89. Therapy (Apple or Spotify) Status Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadultingStatus Post Adulting Email: statuspostadulting@gmail.comMore show notes at the Status Post Adulting websiteFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!

Michelle and Sammie take a look at the famous quote, “Life is a journey, not a destination.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson. They discuss how they have been shifting their mindset to think more about the journey vs the destination.  They look at what "journey based thinking" vs "destination based thinking" look like and how as people, we're influenced to think about the destination but the real advantage is enjoying the journey.  Show Notes:“Life is a journey, not a destination.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson. Cal NewportHow to Become a Straight-A StudentDeep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted WorldDeep Questions Podcast“Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years.” ― Bill GatesA guaranteed way to beat inflation temporarily crashed a Treasury website (CNN)I Bonds' New Rate Isn't a Record, But They're Still a Great InvestmentBollywood Movies Referenced: Mujhse Dosti Karoge!, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...Status Post Adulting Personal Finance Episodes Referenced:93. Wait...What's FIRE Again?92. I BondsStatus Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadultingStatus Post Adulting Email: statuspostadulting@gmail.comMore show notes at the Status Post Adulting websiteFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!

Sammie and Michelle take a look at the idea of FIRE (FI, FI/RE) or financial independence retire early and how it's effected their journey to creating financial security.  Resources:Trinity study (Wikipedia)Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (Wikipedia)Beginner’s Guide To Reaching Financial Independence by ChooseFIThe Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement by Mr. Money Mustache The Problem With FIREing At 4% And The Need For Flexible Spending RulesStatus Post Adulting Personal Finance Episodes (Apple or Spotify) #4: Our Finance Journey - The Path to Financial Independence #5: Personal Finance Basics#11: Lifestyle Inflation#31: How To Invest In Index FundsStatus Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadultingStatus Post Adulting Email: statuspostadulting@gmail.comMore show notes at the Status Post Adulting websiteFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!

I Bonds are "that investment" right now and the talk of the financial community. Why are I bonds popular right now? Sammie and Michelle take a comprehensive look at I Bonds and give their thoughts.  They answer the questions: What are I Bonds? I Bonds Rates? How much can I invest in I Bonds? How to purchase I Bonds through Treasury Direct? How long do I have to keep my money in I Bonds? Take a listen to learn more!  Show Notes:Tim Ferriss Show: A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose! How to Shape Your Mind, Books, Movies, and MoreMore Information about Inflation (Investopedia)Where to buy I Bonds: Treasury Direct for Purchasing: https://www.treasurydirect.gov/savings-bonds/i-bonds/ I Bonds Interest Rate for savings bonds issued May 1, 2022 to October 31, 2022: 9.62% Rate for I Bonds will change on November 1st, 2022Related Status Post Adulting Personal Finance Podcast Episodes:#5: Personal Finance Basics (Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify) #31: How To Invest In Index Funds (Listen on Apple or Spotify)Status Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadultingStatus Post Adulting Email: statuspostadulting@gmail.comMore show notes at the Status Post Adulting websiteFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!

Sammie and Michelle break down perfectionism on this weeks episode of Status Post Adulting. What is perfectionism? What are the downfalls of perfectionism? How do you fight perfectionism? We share our stories and how we try to beat perfectionism. Show Notes:Definition of perfection Perfectionism quote: "Don't let perfect get in the way of the good, don't let good get in the way of done"Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol DweckNotionIf You Liked This Episode, Check Out:#34: Action Changes Things (A.C.T)#71: Fixed Mindset vs Growth Mindset#33: Are You A Satisficer or A Maximizer?#62: Dream Big With Your DreamLineStatus Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadultingStatus Post Adulting Email: statuspostadulting@gmail.comMore show notes at the Status Post Adulting websiteFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!