Teach Me How To Adult

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. If you, like us, have been feeling tired AF lately then this one’s for you! Get ready to wake up and shake up your snooze routine, because we’re throwing it back to our chat with sleep expert Alanna McGinn who shares some science-backed ways to craft the perfect nap, how a nappuccino could help curb your mid-day slump, and the first thing we should (and shouldn’t) be doing when we wake up.  Alanna is the founder and lead sleep expert at Good Night Sleep Site, host of the ‘This Girl Loves Sleep’ podcast and author of ‘This Baby Loves Sleep’. Alanna and her team of sleep consultants are certified through The Family Sleep Institute and have helped thousands of families around the world overcome their sleep challenges and establish healthy nighttime habits. Alanna is the resident sleep expert for publications like Forbes, Maclean’s and Today’s Parent, and the media sleep expert on Cityline, Breakfast Television, CBC Radio, and more. Listen to our full episode with Alanna 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:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia instagram.com/yunggillianaire/instagram.com/cailynmichaan/Follow Alanna:goodnightsleepsite.com@gnsleepsite@alanna.mcginn Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

To quote our generation’s thought leader, Britney Spears: “You wanna live fancy? Party in France? You better work.” But also, you better ask for fair compensation. Just thinking about asking for a raise makes us cringe, but no one else is going to do it for us, so tits up: It’s time to start advocating for ourselves. The good news is, most managers and companies want to keep their employees happy, so this week we’re spilling the tea on everything you need to set yourself up for success. From shifting our mindset, tracking performance, and the scripts to use for your conversation, this is the official guide to getting a raise!Join us as we chat about:Unlearning imposter syndromeHow to tell if you’re being compensated fairlyTracking your wins and collecting your performance receipts When to broach the conversation with your bossLeveraging competitive opportunities Perfecting your pitchMaking the most of development opportunitiesWhat you can negotiate in addition to your salaryWe hope this helps you find the courage to confidently ask for what you deserve!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia instagram.com/yunggillianaire/instagram.com/cailynmichaan/ Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

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. This week, we're throwing it back to a juicyyyy conversation with Portia Brown, a sex coach and educator. Tune in as we discuss how to take self-care to the next level by creating a pleasure practice, AKA a ritual that allows you to tune into your mind and body.  This inspiring conversation will motivate you to start prioritizing pleasure in your daily routine because you deserve it!Portia is the founder of Portia Brown Coaching, a website, social media platform and coaching practice that helps women find their power through pleasure. Her expansive sex coaching methods help women tap into mindfulness and ritual to help them reconnect with themselves. She’s been featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine, Glamour UK,  and podcasts such as “Doing It” with Hannah Witton, and “Am I Making You Uncomfortable” from Huffington Post.Listen to our full episode with Portia 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:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia instagram.com/yunggillianaire/instagram.com/cailynmichaan/Follow Portia:portiabrowncoaching.com/@portiabrowncoaching Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

It’s OOO season, friends! Between bachelorette weekends, road trips, summer vacay plans, and everyone decidedly going to Italy this month, travel is top of mind this time of year. And as the saying goes, “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer”...But what happens if your phone is stolen, you lose your wallet, and your identity is compromised while abroad!? #truestoryIn this week’s Asking For A Friend, our resident travel expert, Gill, is in the hot seat to drop some hard-earned lessons on how to stay safe while traveling (especially as a solo traveler), and to share her first-hand experience with what to do if you get robbed abroad.Tune in as we chat about:Prioritizing safe areas to sayWhy you should *always* turn on Find My iPhone and share your location with family/friendsKeeping important itinerary details with you at all timesSafe transportation tips while travelingWhat happened when Gill got mugged abroad, and everything she learned from itThe stuff you should actually pack to keep you safeHow to avoid losing your belongingsProtecting your personal data & banking info while travelingThe power of trusting your gutAt the end of the day, fear should never hold you back from traveling and experiencing this beautiful planet. With proper preparation and staying smart and aware, the world is truly your oyster.If you have any other burning questions for us and want to get us in the hot seat DM us or send us an email at contact@teachmehowtoadult.ca and we’ll dive into it in an upcoming Asking For A Friend! Big thank you to Telus Online Security for sponsoring this episode. You can learn more and check out their plans at Telus.com/online-security.For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmedia instagram.com/yunggillianaire/instagram.com/cailynmichaan/ Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

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. The course of true love never did run smooth (preach, Shakespeare!), so today we’re sharing some major tips from our episode with couples and family therapist, Liz Earnshaw, on navigating power struggles in your relationship (spoiler: it's okay to go to bed angry!) and moving forward after a major betrayal.Liz is a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of A Better Life Therapy in Philadelphia. She helps her clients and hundreds of thousands of social media followers develop healthier relationships every day, navigating issues like betrayal, grief, loss, and trauma, while teaching the art of communication. You also might’ve seen her on Instagram where she shares incredibly valuable relationship advice and therapy strategies on her account @lizlistens. Listen to both episodes with Liz here and 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:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultmediainstagram.com/yunggillianaire/instagram.com/cailynmichaan/Follow Liz:@lizlistens@abetterlifetherapyAbetterlifetherapy.com Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Breakups are generally unavoidable in life, but that doesn’t mean we’re any good at them. The stressful conversation, the guilt, the division of friendships, navigating all the emotions and aftermath… it’s not a fun time. So this week, we’re taking inspiration from our girl TSwift, the breakup queen herself, and diving deep on how to call things off, in the kindest way possible. The key to a healthy breakup (or a conscious uncoupling, a la Gwenyth) is honesty and accountability. No two relationships or breakups are the same, but the modern era of dating has seen a rise in general assholery when it comes to ghosting and ending relationships. So whether you’re trying to end a casual situationship, a long term relationship, or something in between, tune in for tips on how to lead with compassion and break up with grace.Join us as we chat about:The era of ghosting and dating douchebaggery What to consider before broaching the conversationHow to be honest, without being cruelConstructive criticism and “I” statementsGetting real with yourself about the actual reason for the breakup, and the role you playedAvoiding a prolonged breakupCo-creating your conscious uncoupling, and setting expectations Breakup sex?!?!Answering the age-old debate: Can you stay friends? 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@cailynmichaan Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

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. From discussing salaries and the cost of homes, to splitting the bill and vacation-planning, it’s NEVER easy to talk about money, whether you’re married or on a second date. But there are some super helpful questions and conversation-starters you can use to get on the same financial page as your partner (and parents) without all the stress. We’re throwing it back to some key advice from Alyssa Davies, the mastermind behind award-winning Canadian personal finance website and YouTube channel, Mixed Up Money, where she dishes out financial content for women who care about their money. Alyssa published Her first book, The 100 Day Financial Goal Journal, in 2020, and launched a personal finance podcast with her husband, Learn From Us, where they make talking about money feel less awkward and more relatable by sharing their own tough lessons.Listen to our full episode with Alyssa 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 Alyssa:mixedupmoney.cominstagram.com/mixedupmoneyBudgeting Downloadables: mixedupmoney.com/shop Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Being a manager isn’t easy. (Seriously, just ask Mary Fitzgerald.) Leading a whole team of diverse humans with varying needs and goals can feel super overwhelming. So how do you confidently step into a management role and show others that you've got it figured out, even when you’re drowning in impostor syndrome? We got you. This week, Cailyn’s jumping into the hot seat as TMHTA's resident people manager to spill the tea on how to be a killer boss, whether you're a first-timer or leading a brand-new team. So if you’re looking to avoid an Oppenheim Group situation on your team (just steer clear of brokers opens!), tune in as we chat about:Dealing with imposter syndrome as a first-time managerSetting mutual expectations with your teamWhy it’s essential to delegate as a managerThe key to helping your team thriveHow to give constructive feedback Tips for dealing with conflict among employees Finding a mentor or coach to guide youIf you have any burning questions for us and you want to get us in the hotseat, DM or email us your Qs at contact@teachmehowtoadult.ca and we’ll dive into them in an upcoming Asking For A Friend. 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@cailynmichaan  Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

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. Conflict and difficult discussions will arise in every close relationship, and our friends are no exception. What makes a friendship stand the test of time, is how we communicate through these challenges, so we can grow stronger and closer with each bump in the road. But it’s not always easy, so we called in friendship coach and expert Danielle Bayard Jackson to help us level up our friendships and address conflict in a healthy way. Danielle is a certified friendship coach and national speaker dedicated to teaching women how to create and maintain meaningful friendships through her company, Friend Forward. She’s also the host of the Friend Forward podcast, and she dishes out amazing advice and hilarious videos on IG and TikTok, so be sure to follow her for allll the game-changing friend advice!We hope this episode inspires you to build a stronger relationship with your friends or help you take the steps to let go of the ones that are no longer serving you.Listen to our full episode (#49) with Danielle 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 Danielle:betterfemalefriendships.com/membershiphttps://www.instagram.com/friendforward/https://www.tiktok.com/@thefriendshipexpert?lang=en Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

The more adulting we do, the more we realize how essential getting good quality sleep is to literally every aspect of our lives. From our physical health to our mood and mindset, sleep is the key to solving a whole lot of our problems. We’re sick of burning the candle at both ends and tossing and turning each night, and we’re not alone: the past few decades have seen a downward trend in the quality and quantity of sleep that people are getting. So… let’s talk about sleep, baby! We’re clearly not the experts on this (read sleep-deprived), so we called in Alanna McGinn. Alanna is the founder and lead sleep expert at Good Night Sleep Site, host of the ‘This Girl Loves Sleep’ podcast and author of ‘This Baby Loves Sleep’. Alanna and her team of sleep consultants are certified through The Family Sleep Institute and have helped thousands of families around the world overcome their sleep challenges and establish healthy nighttime habits. Alanna is the resident sleep expert for publications like Forbes, Maclean’s and Today’s Parent, and the media sleep expert on Cityline, Breakfast Television, CBC Radio, and more. Join us as we chat about:The mental and physical impact of sleep deprivationCreating a routine that supports healthy sleepWhy your morning wakeup is the most important factor to good sleepHow to figure out the amount of sleep we really needTricks to optimize our sleep cycles and REM sleep Realtalk on magnesium and natural remedies How to catch up after an all-nighter and adjust to new timezones Can we keep napping???The power of the napuccino We hope this episode helps you create healthy sleep habits so you can get the quality sleep you deserve!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 Alanna:goodnightsleepsite.com@gnsleepsite@alanna.mcginn Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube