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Sep 19
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Adulthood Anxiety: What To Do When Adult...

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About this episode

Ever get anxious about “simple” adult tasks, like booking appointments, answering calls, or deciding what to cook, because being a grown-up feels way harder than expected?

In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis unpacks "adulthood anxiety" and how to build real confidence AND competence in everyday life.

You'll also learn:

  • What age we actually become adults
  • What's going on for you mentally and emotionally when you're transitioning into adulthood
  • Why it's actually important to make mistakes when becoming an adult
  • How to build confidence and confidence when you're so overwhelmed

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Ashani Dante & Dr Anastasia Hronis

Executive Producer: Naima Brown

Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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