The Road to Adulthood: Recent Episodes
Carol Altimas, Mary-Michelle David and Arshia Kakkar
We are The Road to Adulthood! Hosted by the wonderful Carol Altimas, Mary-Michelle David and Arshia Kakkar, and edited by the incredible Kalista Peri. We are three 20-year-olds from Montreal trying to make sense of a nonsensical life until we reach adulthood, whenever that might be. Follow us along as we talk about issues affecting many 20-somethings including body diversity, representation, and more. As a disclaimer for all episodes, the views expressed are our own and are not affiliated with any institution we belong to. We are not experts. Life is much easier when we navigate it together!
We're back!! After a quick break that turned into a slightly longer break, we are back with a new episode on gender stereotypes, joined by special guest Seb! Listen along as we discuss the challenges of gender stereotypes, and how they put us into suffocating boxes. The episode will cover our views on this subject during our childhood, teenage-hood, and new-found adulthood. As a disclaimer for all episodes, the views expressed are our own and are not affiliated with any institution or organization to which we belong. We are not experts, and we base our opinion on our personal experiences. For this episode, we would like to add a trigger warning for anyone who has or is still suffering from issues related to gender identity, body dysmorphia, gender stereotypes, and any other related issue. We hope you enjoy!
Socials
Instagram: @theroadtoadulthood
Email: podcasttheroadtoadulthood@gmail.com
Seb's socials: @iamseb99 on almost all platforms
Seb's Youtube channel: I Am Seb
Podcast Members
Hosts: Carol Altimas, Mary-Michelle David and Arshia Kakkar
Special Guest: Seb
Editor: Kalista Peri
Do you have a topic you want us to cover in the next episode? Send us an email or DM us on Instagram!
What are some gender stereotypes that you struggle with? Let us know!
Ah, nostalgia! The late '90s and early 2000s was, in our opinion, the best era for any child to grow up. With low-rise jeans skyrocketing and Avril Lavigne songs in almost every single North American's iPod touch, it comes as no surprise why this episode of The Road to Adulthood is dedicated to nostalgia. Listen along as Carol, Mary and Arshia discuss their childhood, from movies to fashion. The episode will cover our views on this subject during our childhood, teenage-hood, and new-found adulthood. As a disclaimer for all episodes, the views expressed are our own and are not affiliated with any institution or organization to which we belong. We are not experts, and we base our opinion on our personal experiences. For this episode, we would like to add a trigger warning for anyone who has or is still suffering from issues related to the late '90s and early 2000's. We hope you enjoy!
Socials
Instagram: @theroadtoadulthood
Email: podcasttheroadtoadulthood@gmail.com
Podcast Members
Hosts: Carol Altimas, Mary-Michelle David and Arshia Kakkar
Editor: Kalista Peri
Do you have a topic you want us to cover in the next episode? Send us an email or DM us on Instagram!
What was your favourite show growing up in this era? Let us know!
It's 2021, folks! We are kicking off the year with some resolutions we are bringing into 2021. On this episode of The Road to Adulthood, we are talking about New Year's resolutions. Listen along as we discuss habits that we would like to develop in 2021. The episode will cover our views on this subject during our childhood, teenage-hood, and new-found adulthood. As a disclaimer for all episodes, the views expressed are our own and are not affiliated with any institution or organization to which we belong. We are not experts, and we base our opinion on our personal experiences. For this episode, we would like to add a trigger warning for anyone who has or is still suffering from issues related to coronavirus, physical appearances, and any other related issue. We hope you enjoy!
Socials
Instagram: @theroadtoadulthood
Email: podcasttheroadtoadulthood@gmail.com
Podcast Members
Hosts: Carol Altimas, Mary-Michelle David and Arshia Kakkar
Editor: Kalista Peri
Do you have a topic you want us to cover in the next episode? Send us an email or DM us on Instagram!
We wish you all a happy new year!
It's New Years Eve! We are saying goodbye to 2020 and welcoming 2021 with partially open arms. On this episode of The Road to Adulthood, we are talking about first impressions. Listen along as we discuss what goes through our minds when we first meet someone, and if that impression is lasting. We also talk about the feelings we had when we first met each other. The episode will cover our views on this subject during our childhood, teenage-hood, and new-found adulthood. As a disclaimer for all episodes, the views expressed are our own and are not affiliated with any institution or organization to which we belong. We are not experts, and we base our opinion on our personal experiences. For this episode, we would like to add a trigger warning for anyone who has or is still suffering from issues related to coronavirus, physical appearances, and any other related issue. We hope you enjoy!
Socials
Instagram: @theroadtoadulthood
Email: podcasttheroadtoadulthood@gmail.com
Podcast Members
Hosts: Carol Altimas, Mary-Michelle David and Arshia Kakkar
Editor: Kalista Peri
Do you have a topic you want us to cover in the next episode? Send us an email or DM us on Instagram!
We wish you all a happy new year!
Deck the halls, fellow listeners! On this episode of The Road to Adulthood, we are talking about the holidays and how we are spending the magical season this year. Join us this week as we discuss our Christmas celebrations pre- and post-pandemic. The episode will cover our views on this subject during our childhood, teenage-hood, and new-found adulthood. As a disclaimer for all episodes, the views expressed are our own and are not affiliated with any institution or organization to which we belong. We are not experts, and we base our opinion on our personal experiences. For this episode, we would like to add a trigger warning for anyone who has or is still suffering from issues related to coronavirus, death, unsanitary food, divorce, Christmas, and any other related issue. We hope you enjoy!
Socials
Instagram: @theroadtoadulthood
Email: podcasttheroadtoadulthood@gmail.com
Podcast Members
Hosts: Carol Altimas, Mary-Michelle David and Arshia Kakkar
Editor: Kalista Peri
Do you have a topic you want us to cover in the next episode? Send us an email or DM us on Instagram!
We wish you all happy holidays!
On this episode of The Road to Adulthood, we are continuing our discussion on anxiety with special guest Maya Marsonia. If you missed our last episode on anxiety, feel free to listen before or after this podcast (although we do make it a point that the previous episode is quite amazing). Join us this week as we talk about how mental illness is represented on screen. We list certain shows and movies that tackle anxiety quite well, and others that unfortunately fall short. We would like to emphasize the importance of mental health, and so if at any time you feel overwhelmed with this discussion, please take the time you need to self-reflect and deal with your emotions. We would like to create a safe area to express feelings without judgement. The episode will cover our views on this subject during our childhood, teenage-hood, and new-found adulthood. As a disclaimer for all episodes, the views expressed are our own and are not affiliated with any institution or organization to which we belong. We are not experts, and we base our opinion on our personal experiences. If you are experiencing any issues related to anxiety, please consult your doctor. For this episode, we would like to add a trigger warning for anyone who has or is still suffering from issues related to anxiety in the media, anti-depressant medication, television shows such 13 Reasons Why, glorification and romanticization of mental illness in the media, and any other related issue. We hope you enjoy!
Socials
Instagram: @theroadtoadulthood
Email: podcasttheroadtoadulthood@gmail.com
Podcast Members
Hosts: Carol Altimas, Mary-Michelle David and Arshia Kakkar
Editor: Kalista Peri
Do you have a topic you want us to cover in the next episode? Send us an email or DM us on Instagram!
A very special thanks to Maya Marsonia for sitting down with us for this episode.
On this episode of The Road to Adulthood, we are tackling a very serious issue that affects many individuals, especially during a global pandemic: anxiety. Join us, along with special guest Maya Marsonia, as we discuss how our anxiety manifests, what we do to cope with stress, and how the pandemic has shaped the way we talk about anxiety. We would like to emphasize the importance of mental health, and so if at any time you feel overwhelmed with this discussion, please take the time to self-reflect and deal with your emotions. We would like to create a safe area to express feelings without judgement. The episode will cover our views on this subject during our childhood, teenage-hood, and new-found adulthood. As a disclaimer for all episodes, the views expressed are our own and are not affiliated with any institution or organization to which we belong. We are not experts, and we base our opinion on our personal experiences. If you are experiencing any issues related to anxiety, please consult your doctor. For this episode, we would like to add a trigger warning for anyone who has or is still suffering from issues related to anxiety, bullying, depression, doctor's appointments, therapy, nose bleeds, nausea, vomiting, academic stress, and any other related issue. We hope you enjoy!
Socials
Instagram: @theroadtoadulthood
Email: podcasttheroadtoadulthood@gmail.com
Podcast Members
Hosts: Carol Altimas, Mary-Michelle David and Arshia Kakkar
Editor: Kalista Peri
Do you have a topic you want us to cover in the next episode? Send us an email or DM us on Instagram!
A very special thanks to Maya Marsonia for sitting down with us for this episode.
Just wait a minute! We know what you must be thinking: "Are they actually going to talk about two-bedroom apartments for 46 minutes? Have they run out of ideas?" The answer to both of those questions is "yes," but this is our podcast and we make the rules! So strap in as we discuss what we love and hate about living in two-bedroom apartments. With the pandemic, we have all been spending so much time at home, so a conversation on this subject was in store. This episode will cover our views on the topic during our childhood, teenage-hood, and new-found adulthood. As a disclaimer for all episodes, the views expressed are our own and are not affiliated with any institution or organization to which we belong. We are not experts, and we base our opinion on our personal experiences. For this episode, we would like to add a trigger warning for anyone who has or is still suffering from issues related to COVID-19 restrictions, mold, apartments, and any other related issue. We hope you enjoy!
It's Halloween season folks! Since Halloween is just around the corner, we thought it would be a fun idea to discuss how we normally celebrate this spooky holiday when there isn't a global pandemic. Listen along as we talk about our Halloween traditions, favorite costumes and ways in which we plan on celebrating this year. This episode will cover our views on the subject during our childhood, teenage-hood, and new-found adulthood. As a disclaimer for all episodes, the views expressed are our own and are not affiliated with any institution or organization to which we belong. We are not experts, and we base our opinion on our personal experiences. For this episode, we would like to add a trigger warning for anyone who has or is still suffering from issues related to Halloween, Paganism, Coraline, ghost costumes, and any other related issue. We hope you enjoy!
It's Halloween season folks! To kick start this spooky season (or "spoopy season," as Mary would say), we are talking about our irrational, although sometimes rational, fears. We discuss the reasons behind our fears and how we think these came to be. Listen along as we open up about past experiences, and the strategies we have implemented to overcome our fears. This episode will cover our views on the subject during our childhood, teenage-hood, and new-found adulthood. As a disclaimer for all episodes, the views expressed are our own and are not affiliated with any institution or organization to which we belong. We are not experts, and we base our opinion on our personal experiences. For this episode, we would like to add a trigger warning for anyone who has or is still suffering from issues related to snakes, heights, bodies of water, murder, death, clowns, rape, trypophobia, and any other related issue. We hope you enjoy!
In this episode of The Road to Adulthood, we are talking about personal boundaries we have placed in our lives to improve our productivity and well-being. We define what constitutes a boundary, and discuss how self-control and discipline are imperative, especially in a pandemic. Listen along as we open up about past maladaptive coping mechanisms, and the strategies we have implemented to overcome our hurdles. This episode will cover our views on the subject during our childhood, teenage-hood, and new-found adulthood. As a disclaimer for all episodes, the views expressed are our own and are not affiliated with any institution or organization to which we belong. We are not experts, and we base our opinion on our personal experiences. For this episode, we would like to add a trigger warning for anyone who has or is still suffering from issues related to stress, vomiting, nausea, maladaptive coping mechanisms, and any other related issue. We hope you enjoy!
Welcome to season 2 of The Road to Adulthood! We are so honoured that you have come back to enjoy our journey to adulthood! In this episode of the podcast, we are focusing on body modifications, whether these be tattoos, piercings or surgeries. We talk about the stigma regarding body modifications and what they represent in our society. The episode will cover our views on this subject during our childhood, teenage-hood, and new-found adulthood. As a disclaimer for all episodes, the views expressed are our own and are not affiliated with any institution or organization to which we belong. We are not experts, and we base our opinion on our personal experiences. For this episode, we would like to add a trigger warning for anyone who has or is still suffering from issues related to body modifications, body image, lack of self-esteem, surgeries, or any other related issues. We hope you enjoy!
In this episode of The Road to Adulthood, we are focusing on insecurities and how our perception of these has changed over time. Self-confidence and self-esteem are two of the many values we strive to convey through our podcast, and so we thought it would be interesting to examine what makes us feel less about ourselves, and more importantly, how we can reach a point of self-acceptance. We also mention an article written by the wonderful Carol Altimas which you should definitely check out: https://thewokefolk.wixsite.com/magazine/post/_afro. The episode will cover our views on this subject during our childhood, teenage-hood, and new-found adulthood. As a disclaimer for all episodes, the views expressed are our own and are not affiliated with any institution or organization to which we belong. We are not experts, and we base our opinion on our personal experiences. For this episode, we would like to add a trigger warning for anyone who has or is still suffering from issues related to insecurities, body image, lack of self-confidence or any other related issue. We hope you enjoy!
In this episode of The Road to Adulthood, we are taking a break from hard-hitting conversations by chatting about our favourite movies and books. Sit back as we talk about our beloved series, films that simply did not get it right, and books that made us want to change the world. Even while filming this episode, we were not quite sure what we were going to discuss, let alone how to approach it, so be prepared for a very chaotic podcast! The episode will cover our views on this subject during our childhood, teenage-hood, and new-found adulthood. As a disclaimer for all episodes, the views expressed are our own and are not affiliated with any institution or organization to which we belong. We are not experts, and we base our opinion on our personal experiences. For this episode, we would like to add a spoiler alert as we may discuss certain plot points regarding the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This podcast was filmed prior to the death of Chadwick Boseman, and our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones. We hope you enjoy!
In this episode of The Road to Adulthood, we are focusing on "I Love You," and to whom we chose to say these these special words. The process of confessing your love to a friend, parent or partner can be very challenging for some, and differs from person to person. So, listen along as we talk about why it is so important to be vulnerable in modern day relationships, and how our openness towards relationships has evolved over time. The podcast will cover our views on this subject during our childhood, teenage-hood, and new-found adulthood. As a disclaimer for all episodes, the views expressed are our own and are not affiliated with any institution or organization to which we belong. We are not experts, and we base our opinion on our personal experiences. For this episode, we would like to add a trigger warning for anyone who has or is still suffering from issues related to love, relationships, divorce, sexism, single-hood, and trust. We hope you enjoy
In this episode of The Road to Adulthood, we are focusing on school, and how the transition to learning can be challenging given the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen along as we reveal tips and tricks to succeeding at Zoom University. We chat about what we did wrong in terms of planning, studying and self-care, but how we can develop new strategies for the upcoming academic year. The podcast will cover our views on this subject during our childhood, teenage-hood, and new-found adulthood. As a disclaimer for all episodes, the views expressed are our own and are not affiliated with any institution or organization to which we belong. We are not experts, and we base our opinion on our personal experiences. For this episode, we would like to add a trigger warning for anyone who has or is still suffering from issues related to anxiety, academic anxiety, depression, vomiting, and unhealthy coping mechanisms. We hope you enjoy
In this episode of The Road to Adulthood, we are spilling all the tea regarding our past crushes. We explain our definition of a crush and how we perceive relationships. Listen along as we reveal our feelings about former crushes by being open and vulnerable. The podcast will cover our views on this subject during our childhood, teenage-hood, and new-found adulthood. All names mentioned in this episode are fake as we would like to preserve the privacy of the individuals discussed. If you happen to know who we are referring to, we will kindly ask that you do not reveal the individual's identity. As a disclaimer for all episodes, the views expressed are our own and are not affiliated with any institution or organization to which we belong. We are not experts, and we base our opinion on our personal experiences. For this episode, we would like to add a trigger warning for anyone who has or is still suffering from issues related to crushes, relationships, love, and divorce. We hope you enjoy!
In this episode of The Road to Adulthood, we are focusing on adoption and are joined by the wonderful Justine Soucy. We are often unaware of the struggles that many individuals who are adopted face in their day-to-day lives, and we are thus so grateful that we are able to learn from Justine. You can follow Justine on Instagram @justinesoucy. She also has a podcast of her own titled Hotline 217, available on all streaming platforms. As a disclaimer for all episodes, the views expressed are our own and are not affiliated with any institution to which we belong. We are not experts, and we base our opinion on our personal experiences. For this episode, we would like to add a trigger warning for anyone who has or is still suffering from abandonment issues or any issues related to adoption. We hope you enjoy!
In this episode of The Road to Adulthood, we are focusing on racial identity and how it can affect many individuals over the course of their lives. We discuss cultural values, traditions and customs, and shed light on our personal struggles with the concept of identity. The podcast will cover our views on this subject during our childhood, teenage-hood and new-found adulthood. As a disclaimer for all episodes, the views expressed are our own and are not affiliated with any institution we belong to. We are not experts, and we base our opinion on our personal experiences. For this episode, we would like to add a trigger warning for anyone who has or is still suffering from racial identity-related issues, self-esteem and depression. We hope you enjoy!
In the first episode of The Road to Adulthood, we are focusing on body positivity and how it can be a major topic amongst 20-somethings in our generation. The podcast will cover our views on this subject during our childhood, teenage-hood and new-found adulthood. As a disclaimer for all episodes, the views expressed are our own and are not affiliated with any institution we belong to. We are not experts, and we base our opinion on our personal experiences. For this episode, we would like to add a trigger warning for anyone who has or is still suffering from body dysmorphia, eating disorders and depression. We hope you enjoy!