Well...Adjusting for Grown-Ups - A Crossover Episode
Summary
Hosts Matt Stillo and Leah Palmieri team up with Robin Hopkins and producer Steph from Well Adjusting to compare notes on the struggles of adulthood. The group shares their personal two-week self-improvement challenges, ranging from committing to daily weight lifting and learning Ukrainian to managing the anxiety of moving to Canada and actively networking for freelance work. They discuss practical strategies for overcoming procrastination, catastrophizing, and the difficulty of maintaining consistency in new habits.
Topics discussed
Introduction and show partnership
Sponsor: UnitedHealthcare
Setting the stage: non-expert advice
Struggles with weight training consistency
Learning Ukrainian for family connections
Moving house and managing catastrophizing
Networking for freelance work
Reflections on career path and validation
Sponsor: Sniffy's Cruising Confessions
Sponsor: ChatGPT Study Mode
Coping strategies for anxiety and OCD
Packing up and building community in NYC
Language immersion and routine building
Workout accountability and social support
Key takeaways: trust and self-kindness
Update on Ukrainian conversation with parents
Production credits
Sponsor: ChatGPT
Sponsor: Chase for Business
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