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A couple with over $100,000 in debt seeks help from a personal finance expert to create a budget. They discuss the struggles of debt, multitasking challenges, personal experiences with money, impulsive spending, cutting up credit cards, and planning to get out of debt and prioritize future goals.

Learn how to say goodbye to your pet through the emotional and logistical preparations associated with the final phase of their life. Hear touching stories about euthanasia experiences, the importance of meaningful rituals and ceremonies for pet loss, creating a bucket list for aging pets, and coping with grief. Contact the show for support and enjoy an ad for Discover credit cards.

Mae Chan, a business alignment coach, helps Sarah, a part-time pet groomer, navigate the process of starting her own business. They discuss the challenges of entrepreneurship, finding joy in your work, and exploring low-risk options for testing business ideas.

Luca Lampariello, speaker of 14 languages, discusses the challenges and motivations of learning a new language, a holistic approach to language learning, creating a learning plan, strategies for overcoming challenges, and the importance of showing up fully in language learning.

The podcast discusses the challenges of forming meaningful friendships as adults, particularly during the pandemic. It explores the impact of isolation, fear of rejection, and the difficulties of maintaining friendships. The importance of building genuine connections and being open to possibilities is emphasized, along with strategies for overcoming rejection and building friendships at work.

A parent and their 13-year-old son both discover they are on the autism spectrum, sparking questions about how to navigate a neurotypical world. Journalist Lauren Ober shares advice for living as a newly diagnosed neurodivergent person. The podcast explores understanding autism, the challenges of disclosure, and the importance of accommodations.

Authors and podcast hosts Susan and Kelly share their experiences and emotions as their daughters leave for college, offering wisdom on handling major life transitions with grace. They discuss the bittersweet emotions of an empty nest, adjusting to the change, finding joy in new experiences, and embracing the newfound freedom. They also explore coping strategies for the empty nest syndrome.

Learn how to make a smooth transition when moving abroad with tips from Dr. Nassim Assefi, a global nomad. Topics include finding a sense of belonging, the importance of generous friends, exploring a new place with friends, navigating healthcare challenges, and words of encouragement from experts in reinventing oneself with work.

Guest-host Cheyna Roth brings on Dr. Britt Wray to discuss climate anxiety, sharing personal experiences with wildfires near Lake Tahoe and the rise of climate-related challenges. They address the importance of communication, seeking help from climate-aware therapists, and self-care strategies for managing eco-anxiety. The chapter also explores promising projects, coping strategies, and preparing for environmental threats.

When Gwendolyn found out her friend was diagnosed with cancer, she knew she wanted to help. She just didn’t know how. Her friend lives hundreds of miles away. How can she help in a way that’s more meaningful than sending a meal and a few encouraging texts? On this episode of How To!, guest-host Courtney Martin brings on Mia Birdsong, author of the book How We Show Up. Mia went through her own cancer journey and figured out structures of support that not only helped her but made supporting easier for her friends. If you liked this episode, check out: How To Solve Your Own Medical MysteryDo you have a question we can help you solve? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen.Podcast production by Derek John, Rosemary Belson, Kevin Bendis, and Jabari Butler.If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you’ll also be supporting the work we do here on How To!. Sign up now at slate.com/howtoplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices