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While we love a New Years resolution self-improvement vibe, we’re officially breaking up with the toxic diet culture goals that are so pervasive every January. But it’s hard to tune out the BS “wellness advice” that’s taking over Instagram and focus on what’s *actually* healthy and sustainable for us in the long run. So if you’re over the “new year new me” weight loss narrative, and you’re looking to make 2023 the year of restriction-free eating for pleasure and nourishment: Abbey Sharp just entered the chat.Abbey is a Registered Dietitian, food writer and blogger, best-selling author, TV and radio personality, and founder of Abbey’s Kitchen. You might know her from her insanely popular Youtube channel, TikTok and Instagram, which are followed by millions of fans for her empowering nutrition facts, wellness myth debunking, and highly entertaining critiques of BS celebrity diets.We cover everything from intuitive eating, gut health and realtalk on bloating, to creating satisfying meals and erasing the guilt around “trigger” foods. Plus, Abbey shares a hot tip on what to eat when you’re hungover…you’re welcome! Tune in as we chat about:Abbey’s personal journey overcoming disordered eatingWhy counting calories is a flawed systemDebunking diet culture narratives around bloatingNatural ways to help with bloating (#yearoftheKiwi)Abbey’s “Hunger Crushing Combo” for balance and nourishmentHow to break up with “cheat days”, guilt and shame around foodWhy we should actually eat our “trigger” foods more oftenWhy juice detoxes are bullshitAbbey’s top hangover cure (that you probably already have in your fridge right now) We hope this episode helps you heal your relationship with food and feel your healthiest this year inside and out.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 Abbey:Abbey's KitchenAbbey's Youtube Channel @abbeyskitchen/ 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 our new weekly series, ICYMI, where we start off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. Today, we’re throwing it back to some hella helpful tips from finance expert Nicole Victoria, on the smart way to invest during a recession — from diversifying your investment portfolio, to dollar-cost averaging into the tip and setting proper goals for each investment account. Nicole is a CEO, money coach and financial literacy advocate Nicole Victoria AKA No Budget Babe, who specializes in helping millennial and gen-z women effortlessly manage their money and build bank accounts that never stop growing.So grab a glass (or a bottle—economies of scale!) of wine, and get ready to set yourself up for financial success.Listen to our full episode with Nicole Victoria of No Budget Babe here!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@cailynmichaanNo Budget BabeInstagram: @NobudgetbabeTikTok: @nobudgetbabe Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

So you survived the interview process and got the job, but what’s next? In this week’s Asking For a Friend, we’re tackling a question from one of our listeners that’s especially relevant now in the time of the Great Resignation: How do I crush it at a new job?With the added pressure of making a good impression and hitting the ground running,  it can be hard to find your bearings and feel comfortable in a new environment. Luckily, Cailyn has been going through this exact thing after recently starting a new job, and she’s ready to spill the tea on how to start with a bang. Join us as we chat about:Our past experience playing it small at workWays to overcome impostor syndrome in your new roleTips for your first month on the job (and should you creep colleagues in advance??)How to show confidence and establish yourself as a leaderFitting in with the company culture while still being your authentic selfSetting healthy boundaries while proving your commitment and work ethicWe hope this episode helps you slay your first few weeks, and huge congrats to our listener on her new role! If you have any burning questions for us and you want to get us in the hot seat, 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

Hellooo, 2023! While every day is an opportunity to start fresh, January is the perfect time to set new goals and intentions for the year ahead. But if you’ve been feeling stuck or unsure about what your greater purpose is, this episode is for you! Two of the concepts we’ve been thinking a lot about while setting our own goals for the year have been living more “purposefully” and “intentionally”. And the secret to doing that is designing your life using Ikigai.ICYMI, Ikigai is a Japanese philosophy that translates to your “reason for being.” It's the thing that gets you out of bed in the morning. It’s your life's purpose.Ikigai helps you design a life full of meaning and balance so that you’re not just aimlessly stumbling through each day. Your work life, home life, and hobbies are carefully chosen with intention to create fulfillment. That doesn’t mean you’ll always love every aspect of your job and obligations — it means that you’ll be able to accept the crappier parts because you’re living in alignment with the things you care about and that you’re good at.So how do you find your ikigai? Tune in as we chat about:The philosophy of IkigaiThe four pillars behind IkigaiHow living with purpose can change your lifeThe categories we’re working on this yearQuestions to ask yourself to find your IkigaiPLUS download our free Ikigai discovery sheet that outlines all of the questions to ask yourself to find your Ikigai: teachmehowtoadult.ca/ikigaiWe hope this episode helps you discover Ikigai and start living a life full of joy and meaning. We’re sending you all the good vibes in 2023! 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 hard to believe another year has come to an end, but that means it’s the perfect time to start planning our goals and setting our intentions for 2023! This week we’re re-releasing a timeless episode that dives into why you need to set clear goals vs. ambiguous resolutions, and gives you our secret sauce to pandemic-proofing your plans for the year ahead.If you want to take control of your life, goal-setting is where it’s at...goals give you focus, direction, motivation and a clear benchmark for measuring your success and progress. So we’re breaking down what a SMART goal is, and eight ways you can plan and execute any goal you set.Tune in to learn more about: Finding the “why” behind your goalsSetting positive, future-thinking goalsEstablishing “SMART” goalsHow to integrate your goals into your daily routineScheduling your non-negotiablesThe importance of accountabilityHow to prioritize to make room for your new goalsHow we broke down our own goals for the yearPLUS download our free goal setting cheat sheet that outlines all of the steps to creating and achieving your goals for 2023: teachmehowtoadult.ca/goalsWe hope this helps you absolutely slay the new year with clear direction, motivation and planning, no matter what awaits us. Thanks for joining us on our journey this year and supporting this podcast, it has meant the world to us. Happy New Year, friends!  Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

The holiday parties have officially begun so this week we’re throwing it back to one of our favourite episodes from 2021 on an often underappreciated topic… modern etiquette! But fear not, this is NOT a stuffy table manners lecture about minding your P’s and Q’s. According to our guest, etiquette expert Myka Meier, modern etiquette is about being kind, thoughtful and respectful, presenting your best self, and having the emotional intelligence and social skills to go anywhere with confidence. Sign us up!Myka has been coined the “Marie Kondo of etiquette,” is the author of two best-selling etiquette books and even trained in London under a member of The Royal Household of the Queen. She started Beaumont Etiquette which offers courses on etiquette that are super relevant to society today and co-founded The Plaza Hotel’s Finishing Program. She brings a fresh and modern perspective to manners, breaking down the stereotype that etiquette is stuffy or outdated. Join us as she answers all our Qs on:When you should bring a hostess giftHow to (politely) remind someone to pay you backWhen you should send a thank you noteHow to set a standard table settingHandling the bill on a first dateHow to network and self-promote tastefullyThe 101 on business dining etiquetteWe hope this episode empowers you to walk into your next holiday party or event feeling totally prepared and confident!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 Myka: mykameier.com@mykameierGet Myka's books:Business Etiquette Made Easy: The Essential Guide to Professional SuccessModern Etiquette Made Easy: A Five-Step Method to Mastering Etiquette Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

This week, we’re throwing it back to an episode that feels as relevant today as it was when we released it in 2020: navigating a layoff. With a looming recession, the volatile stock market, and sky-high interest rates, it seems like companies everywhere are laying off employees each time we log into LinkedIn — especially in the tech industry. Layoffs can happen for a million different reasons, and it’s important to know that company cuts and restructuring has nothing to do with you personally. Still, losing a job impacts your self-esteem, your bank account and your career goals, but our chat with Latesha Byrd is back to help you bounce forward if it happens to you. Latesha is a certified career coach and the CEO of Perfeqta, a talent development consulting agency that helps companies build high-performing teams and put equity back into talent.Join us as we chat about:Our personal experience with layoffsThree things people should do immediately after they’ve been laid offHow to gain confidence againThe importance of a “Career Readiness Toolkit” How to talk about your layoff in an interviewKey traits top talent have that sets them apartImportant questions to ask in an interviewHow to use LinkedIn to build your own personal brandWe hope this episode helps you feel a little less alone and ready to jump into your next big opportunity!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 Latesha @latesha_byrdhttps://www.lateshabyrd.com/ Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

’Tis the season to set some hardcore boundaries, because they really are the key to living a less stressed, healthier, happier life. Upholding boundaries doesn’t mean you’re in your villain era… the truth about how to properly set and hold them may pleasantly surprise you, because they actually work to improve your relationships — not to restrict them. We got a game-changing rundown on how boundaries will change your life, with the incredible Melissa Urban, who literally wrote the book on boundaries, aptly called The Book of Boundaries. This is THE boundaries 101 crash course for anyone looking to overcome people-pleasing tendencies and improve their relationship with themselves, their family and friends, and in the workplace. Melissa Urban is a six-time New York Times bestselling author, the co-founder and CEO of the wildly popular Whole30 nutritional program, and host of the Do the Thing podcast. You may have seen her on her hugely popular social accounts or heard her on some of your favourite podcasts, from Glennon Doyle’s to The Skinny Confidential. Melissa has helped millions of people live their best lives through the work she does in the health and mental wellness spaces.Join us as we chat about:Melissa’s journey to helping people establish healthy boundariesSigns that it’s time to set a boundary with someoneHow to *actually* set a boundaryWhy boundaries improve your relationshipsMelissa’s green, yellow, red frameworkHow to stop breaking your own self-boundariesBracing for pushback from othersSetting boundaries at work to crush it without burning outWays to set boundaries this holiday seasonWe hope this episode motivates you to set some boundaries in your life, so you can take back your time, mental health, energy and relationships!  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 @melissau Buy Melissa’s book: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0735243212 Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Taking on the world by yourself can seem overwhelming, but if Eat, Pray, Love taught us anything it’s that solo travel can lead to some of our most liberating, life-changing experiences. This week we’re diving into one of our most frequently asked questions for our in-house globe trotter, Gill: How do I travel alone? Travelling solo might feel entirely out of your comfort zone, but the benefits of taking time to explore a new place (and yourself) on your own terms can be a serious game-changer for your mental well-being, confidence, and fulfillment. So buckle up, because we’re taking you on a journey through the good, bad, and best parts of flying solo!Join us as we chat about:Gill’s epic trips and why she decided to travel on her ownHow travelling solo can be healing during hard timesThe importance of setting an intention for your tripHow to keep the vacation sparks alive when you’re back homeHow to decide where you should go, and whenWays to combat loneliness when you’re on your ownTips for putting yourself out there and meeting new peoplePlanning your trips with “possibilities” vs. a strict itineraryKey safety tips you need to know while travelling soloGill’s brutal experience getting mugged in Lisbon3 key tips for anyone who’s thinking about travelling aloneWe hope this episode inspires you to take the leap and book your next solo trip! You won’t regret it.If 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.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 Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Just in time for the holiday season, we’re here to help you get back to being the social butterfly, conversational queen that you are. Because between the endless Zoom calls and virtual happy hours, a lot of us have lost the art of real conversation. So as we return to the office and real holiday parties, it’s about time we all brushed up on our social skills and learned how to carry a convo IRL. Solid talking and listening skills are an essential piece of thriving in your love life and work life, so this week we’re saying BYEEE to social anxiety so we can work any room with confidence.Join us as we chat about:How a little pre-event prep can ease your nervesFinding common ground with someone you don’t knowBrushing up on current events/pop cultureAvoiding small talk by staying curious and using open-ended questionsThe power of being vulnerable and sharing 50/50 in a conversationHow to approach heavy topics in a respectful wayThe power of a good compliment and positive vibesBody language tips for being more approachableThe 50/70 rule of eye contactWe hope these tips will help you work any room you’re in and add a little charisma to your conversations. 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 Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube