
Teach Me How To Adult
Adulting isn't easy, but we got you. Teach Me How To Adult is a smart, unfiltered podcast on everything you never learned growing up, because let’s be honest, no one prepared us for this. Between landing your dream job, crushing your love life, learning to invest, mastering your mindset and figuring out how to be happy along the way, there’s a lot to navigate.
Join host Gillian Berner every week for expert interviews and game-changing advice on how we can all live our best lives. There’s more than one way to adult, and it is not always linear. So follow along as we figure it out together.
Latest episodes

Oct 18, 2023 • 25min
The Quickie: How To Fix Your Self-Talk (And Shut Your Inner Critic Up!)
How do you generally talk to yourself? Are you critical? Mean? Doubtful? A lot of us can be our own biggest bullies, but our self-talk is one of the most important factors in the quality of our lives, relationships, career, and happiness. Your thoughts become actions, and they can determine everything in your life. So it’s our job to recognize them, acknowledge them, and then kindly tell these limiting beliefs to eff off, because we’ve got this. Tune in as we chat about: Countering our inner critic with empathyTweaking our language to be more confident Using cognitive reframing to shift out of negative thoughtsFighting negative self-talk with facts Rethinking our idea of failureCalling out your loved ones on their negative self-talkPositive affirmations and helpful mantras PS: If you’ve been dreaming of starting your own podcast, but you aren’t sure where to start or how to grow, check out our consulting services at teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast. We can’t wait to work with you!Save on your next customized supplement subscription with Care/of Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow us on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult
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Oct 16, 2023 • 5min
ICYMI: This Shift Will Help You Beat And Avoid Burnout
Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing expert tip that you might have missed.If you're battling burnout, you already know it takes more than a week off work and a sheet mask to properly recover. It can take an entire mindset shift. Burnout keeps us in patterns of productivity and overworking, and robs us of our joy. So today we're throwing it back to the key shifts you can apply now to get your life back. Listen to the full episode here! PS: If you’ve been dreaming of starting a podcast but you aren’t sure where to start or how to grow it, check our consulting services at teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultpodcast @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow us on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult
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Oct 11, 2023 • 35min
Teach Me How To Biohack My Brain, Part 2: Anxiety & Stress Management, Supplements, and Memory, with Dr. Kristen Willeumier
Neuroscientist Dr. Kristen Willeumier shares her protocol for improving anxiety without a prescription. Topics discussed include supplements, managing anxiety and stress, memory improvement, reframing negative thoughts, addressing brain fog, consistency, small changes for brain health, getting back to basics, financial education, and expressing appreciation.

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Oct 4, 2023 • 44min
Teach Me How To Boost My Brain Health, Part 1: Nutrition, Supplements & Movement, with Dr. Kristen Willeumier
Dr. Kristen Willeumier, a brilliant neuroscientist, discusses the biggest contributors to cognitive decline, the impacts of sugar and diet on the brain, the importance of movement for brain health, the benefits of intermittent fasting, blood sugar management, and personal experiences with supplements and blood sugar balance.

Oct 2, 2023 • 10min
ICYMI: Motivation Is Bullshit…Reach Your Goals With Momentum And Routine
Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing expert tip that you might have missed. We’re officially in Q4 — there are 90 days left in 2023… and tbh, we need some extra motivation to get us to the finish line. But what really is motivation? Can we hack it, or is it just a fallacy?Motivation doesn’t just magically appear, it’s all about building goals and habits that move you forward each day towards your goal. In the game or life, consistency is king.So we’re throwing it back to our biggest takeaways on how to align our actions with who we really wanna be, and hack our habits to create momentum.Listen to the full episode here! PS: If you’ve been dreaming of starting a podcast but you aren’t sure where to start or how to grow it, check our consulting services at teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultpodcast @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow us on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult
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Sep 27, 2023 • 22min
Asking For A Friend: How Do I Maintain My Relationships When I Move Away?
It becomes increasingly tough to keep in touch as we get older (seriously, has anyone in their 30s tried to plan a group hangout recently!?) but it’s extra hard if you’ve moved away. And add a different timezone in there? Good luck. But relocating is a fact of life in adulthood, and we don’t want our fears of losing touch with loved ones to hold us back from making an exciting move. So in this week’s episode of Asking For A Friend, we’re diving into all the strategies for maintaining your relationships while abroad, including the great tips we got from our followers on Instagram!Tune in as we chat about:How Cailyn has kept in touch, and what she wants to improve upon Scheduling your catch-ups like non-negotiable meetingsBeing thoughtful with milestones and big events (the good and bad ones) Removing the guilt from a phone call hiatus Communication methods for every personality type Habit-stacking your Facetimes The power of a friendship trip Creating virtual experiences to share We hope this helps you stay connected with your loved ones, no matter how far away they are. If you have any burning questions and want to get us in the hot seat, DM us and we’ll dive into them in an upcoming tell-all.PS: If you’ve been dreaming of pivoting into podcasting but aren’t sure where to start or how to grow, check our consulting services at teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast. Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow us on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult Get adulting deals!- Care/Of Supplements Discount - Classpass Discount- Instacart Discount: GBERNER15C1BC
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Sep 25, 2023 • 7min
ICYMI: How Much Money You *Actually* Need To Be Happy, And The Psychology Of Your Relationship To Money, with Melissa Leong
Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. They say money can't buy happiness... but studies show that making a certain amount, and spending it on connective experiences and things of genuine value, can certainly help. So why is our relationship with money so complicated, and how do we use it to create more happiness? We're throwing it back to this helpful insight from finance expert Melissa Leong, who literally wrote the book on money and happiness. Melissa is a sought-after speaker, award-winning writer, and best-selling author of the feel-good finance guide, Happy Go Money. She is the money expert on Canada’s leading daytime talk show, The Social on CTV, and she’s the host of the Money Moves podcast. Listen to the full episode with Melissa here! PS: If you’ve been dreaming of starting a podcast but you aren’t sure where to start or how to grow it, check our consulting services at teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultpodcast @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow us on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultFollow Melissa:http://www.melissaleong.com/https://www.instagram.com/lisleong/
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Sep 20, 2023 • 41min
How To Take Accountability For Your Baggage, Heal Your Triggers, And Deal With Other People’s Shit
If you’re easily triggered, quick to overreact, or constantly carrying your past into the present moment… it’s time to take accountability for your baggage. And if you’ve got more bags than Kim Kardashian, this one’s definitely for you!All of us have baggage, whether it’s from bad relationships, broken homes, friendship drama, or toxic work environments — and more often than not, these past traumas aren’t even our fault! But it’s still our job to manage how we allow these past problems to impact our relationships and experiences today. We’re here to help you understand what your baggage is, how it shows up, who is usually on the receiving end of it, and how you’ll manage it — all while sharing our own shit that we’re still working through. Tune in as we dive into: What causes the majority of our baggage How we’re learning not to take on other people’s baggageThe way our triggers show up in relationships, work, parenting, and money Being self-aware and responsible for healing your past Self-regulating techniques to manage your triggersRewriting your narrative and reclaiming your past storiesHow therapy, coaching, and open communication have helpedIt really is empowering to reclaim your past, choose a new narrative for the future, and take responsibility for your own happiness. Let’s do the damn work! PS: If you’ve been dreaming of pivoting into podcasting but aren’t sure where to start or how to grow, check our consulting services at teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast. For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow us on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadult
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Sep 18, 2023 • 6min
ICYMI: Why The Gut-Brain Connection Is Key For Mental Health And Healing Anxiety, with Dr. Lauren Cook
If you’re thinking of starting a podcast, but you aren’t sure where to start or how to take off — we got you. Book a call with us, and we’ll help you hone in your unique idea, figure out equipment and editing, and market your show! Check out our consulting services at teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast.Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. You know how people tell you to trust your gut? Seriously, you should listen to it. It turns out your gut can play a huge role in your mental health (95% of the serotonin in our body is housed in the gut!). So we're throwing it back to some key info with clinical psychologist Dr. Lauren Cook, who breaks down what tests and bloodwork to get, and how gut health is intrinsically linked to mental health. Dr. Lauren Cook is a therapist, consultant, speaker, author and founder of Heartship Psychological Services. Specializing in anxiety, she helps individuals and couples work through generalized anxiety, phobias, social anxiety, OCD, and more. She has a podcast called The Boardroom Brain, and has written three books, including the forthcoming “Generation Anxiety: A Millennial and Gen Z Guide to Staying Afloat in an Uncertain World”. Listen to our full episode with Dr. Lauren here!Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes.For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow Dr. Lauren:@dr.laurencookDrlaurencook.comOrder Generation Anxiety: A Millennial and Gen Z Guide to Staying Afloat in an Uncertain World
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Sep 13, 2023 • 43min
Teach Me How To Fall In Love With Cooking (And Leftovers!), with Tiffani Thiessen, Actress and Cookbook Author
There are few things we love more than food, and our favourite TV shows. Today, we’re serving both. In a quest to help everyone fall in love with cooking more, we’re chatting with iconic actress Tiffani Thiessen about her passion for food and upcoming cookbook. We’re diving deep on what cooking means to us, reducing food waste, nostalgia and childhood, raising kids, travel, and giving yourself grace + balance. You probably know Tiffani from her legendary role as Kelly Kapowski in the cult classic series Saved By The Bell, and as Valerie Malone in Beverly Hills 90210. Now she’s on TV as the host of MTVs hit food series, Deliciousness, and she’s turned her passion for food into a new career chapter as a cookbook author, with her debut cookbook Pull Up A Chair, and now her newest cookbook which launches this September, “Here We Go Again: Recipes and Inspiration to Level Up Your Leftovers”. Tune in as we chat about: Career pivots and shifting into a second life in food after a legendary acting career What fuels Tiffani’s love of cooking, and how she prioritizes it The importance of cooking with leftovers for reducing waste and climate change, time, and money. Giving yourself balance and grace Tips for cooking with kids and feeding picky eaters Tiffani’s go-to recipes for entertainingThe best leftover ingredients to work with The power of nostalgia and food Experiencing high school on set of a high school TV showPS: If you’ve been dreaming of pivoting into podcasting but aren’t sure where to start or how to grow, check our consulting services at teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow Tiffani:@tiffanithiessenTiffani on TikToktiffanithiessen.com/Pre-order Here We Go Again
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