Approaching Adulthood

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Capturing the nation in conversation to build a unique picture of our lives today. 

Capturing the nation in conversation to build a unique picture of our lives today. 

Learn a word to describe behaving like an adult. 

Are you scared to make a phone call? Make a doctor's appointment? Don't worry if you are, we were there too. In this episode, we give advice on how to do basic adult things like writing an email, making a phone call, and networking. We also talk about what transitioning into adul ... Show More

Elders, youth, respect, and dreams.   

Growing up is interesting, and today, we're going to talk all about it. 

When did you know that you had arrived at adulthood? In this episode, OOD discusses what it means to be a modern adult. From growing breasts to getting tattoos to buying health insurance, becoming a “grown-up” isn’t exactly the fantasy they pictured as kids. But it’s not all bill ... Show More

Ken reflects on her journey from working on a farm for nearly six years to navigating the fast-paced world of social media. After moving to Austin, buying a house, and juggling new responsibilities, she had to grow up quickly. Ken shares the challenges she faced and the lessons s ... Show More

Learn about the areas of development, middle childhood milestones, adolescence milestones, theories relating to development, influences of family and society, strategies to support development 

In this episode we talk about how to deal with NORMAL and common changes/emotions that happen as we shift into adulthood. It is so common for people to fear these changes and compare themselves to past or future versions of themselves. I wanted use this episode to help people loo ... Show More

The women discuss what they thought adulthood would be like when they were kids.