Attempted Adults Podcast: Recent Episodes
Kris Mereigh
Adulthood can be such a messy concept... Attempted Adults is a podcast dedicated to the challenges, victories, and experiences of adulting at all ages. The pod is a non-judgmental space to highlight adulting journeys of all types. It is an educational and community space where historically minoritized voices are centered and amplified, where intersectional, global stories that dismantle capitalist, ableist, homo/transphobic narratives of what "adulting" should or should not look like are told and where we try to make your adulting journey a little easier to navigate by providing tips and life hacks that can be formatted for your own experiences and lifestyle.
Come attempt adulthood with Kris and her many fabulous guests!
Outline:
Intro 00:00 - 18:36
Connection between sustainability and food justice. 18:36 - 36:32
Building community and trust 36:32 - 44:58
Dealing with Naysayers 44:58 - 52:06
Culturally humble education 52:06 - 1:11:42
Finding Harmony between life and work: 1:11:42 - 1:24:00
Hopes, Dreams and helping out 1:24:00 - End
Follow Attempted Adults on Instagram and Facebook: @AttemptedAdults
Connect with the Guests:
Ali Anderson and Feed Black Futures:
FB/Insta: @FeedBlackFutures
Daniella Rodriguez Besosa (Armonia en la Montana)
@_d.ella_ @armoniaenlamontana www.armoniapr.org
Introduction: 00:00 - 07:49
Social Entrepreneurship: 07:49 -16:48
The Plastics Solution: 16:48- 20:25
Educating People: 20:25- 40:20
Wholeness & Well-Being: 40:20- 53:02
Sustainable Travel: 53:02 - :57:48
Conclusion::57:48 -end
Connect with Ziggie Gonzales:
Insta: @thecirclehostel and @theplasticsolutionph
FB: The Circle Hostel and the Plastics Solution PH
Introduction 00:00-11:36
Connecting with the Global Village 11:36-23:48
What is Sustainability Access/ Recap of Episode with Stephanie Choi23:48-26:25
What is Making Beyond Distribution? Is content creation Art? 26:25-40:41
Ode to Moms- the OG Makers 40:41-45:36
The Primal nature of Making & Consuming- 45:36-54:37
Making as Healing: 54:37-1:01:39
Hopes & Dreams for the Future: 1:01:39-1:04:29
Conclusion: 1:04:29-End
Connect with Melissa H. Potter & Check out her work:
Instagram: @melissahpotter, https://www.melpotter.com
Project: Seeds InService
Connect with Leo Selvaggio & Check out his work:
Instagram: @leoselva website: leoselvaggio.com + www.wproject.info
Additional Resources that were mentioned:
- Braiding Sweet Grass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
- After Sustainability - John Foster
- Roland Barthes' Death of the Author
Craft Artisans Mentioned for Further Exploration:
- Critical Craft Forum- Gupta Wiggers
- Gee's Bend
- Three Chairs Mama Makers
Introductions :
How Do you define Sustainability? : 00:00 - 10:48
Some History: 10:48 - 21:23
How has family and culture impacted Stephanie's definition? : 21:23 - 25:27
How do we center historically marginalized practices and traditions?: 25:27 - 28:02
Spring Cleaning / Sustainable Decluttering: 28:02 - 38:22
Poetry Reading: 38:22- 46:58
Selfcare for advocates: 46:58- :50:03
Conclusion: :50:03 -end
Introductions: 00:20 - 10:42
Immersion learning vs traditional language learning: 10:42 - 15:48
Getting over the fear of speaking : 15:48 - 21:38
Human Connection without language: 21:38 - 24:32
How to learn without having people to speak to: 24:32 - 30:09
Combatting Language Learning Myths: 30:09 - 35:05
What is fluency and click moments: 35:05 - 39:41
Can language learning expand your mind?: 39:41 - 46:20
How can schools adopt immersion learning:? 46:20 - 01:00:52
Funny language learning blunders: 01:00:52 - 01:04:32
Conclusion: 01:04:32- end
Connect with the Guests:
Check out Refold to learn how to get started with Immersion Learning
@refoldLA - Twitter
Ethan Puzarne
@toppsdown - Twitter
Dorian Brown
@doriancbrwn - Twitter
Episode NotesIntroductions: 00:20 - 07:45
Where do you find Inspiration ? : 07:45 - 14:34
How do you find out what a client really wants?: 14:34 - :20:38
Redesigning a space: 20:38 -:36:32
Finding Furniture on a budget: :36:32 - 44:39
Helpful Apps :44:39-49:03
Conclusion: 49:03- end
Connect with the Guests:
Sarah Dicorpo
@SarahDiCorpo - Twitter
@SarahDiCorpo - Instagram
Sarahdicorpo.com - Website
Seirra Fowler
@fowlerredesign - Instagram
Fowlerredesign.com -Website
Introductions: 00:20 - 08:30
Journey in the Business of Fashion?: 08:30 - 16:23
Branding and Instilling your Values: 16:23 - 21:10
Developing your Personal Style: 21:10 -34:00
Foundational Fashion Tips: 34:00 - 41:48
Incorporating Social Justice and Fashion:41:48-50:11
Is Fashion Political?: 50:11 -01:01:17
Access in the Fashion World: 01:01:17 - 01:06:24
Conclusion: 01:06:24 - end
Connect with the Guests:
Noelle Norman (N.Joye)
@n.joye_thecreative - Instagram
@peacexpiece.co - Instagram
peacexpiece.co - Website
Jayson-Ann Johnson
@transcend.boutique - Instagram
transcend.boutique -Website
Introductions: 00:20 - 13:29
How has pandemic affected the professional arts?: 13:29 - 23:59
Navigating Tokenism : 23:59 - 28:20
Self Marketing: Balancing Social Media Presence and Off-Screen Presence: 28:20 -43:41
Brand Alignment/ Project Alignment: 43:41 - 49:09
Defining Success : 49:09- 56:43
Wholeness: Body Image/ Work Life Integration: 56:43 -01:02:20
Is Performing Arts School Necessary?: 01:02:20 - 01:19:53
When was your Big Break?: 01:19:53 - 01:29:15
Conclusion: 01:29:15 - end
Connect with the Guests:
Erica Philpot
@ericaphilpot - Instagram
@ericaphilpotartist - Facebook
@ericajoyphil - Twitter
Chelsea P. Freeman
@iamchelseafreeman - Instagram
Annelise Cepero
@annelisecepero - Instagram
Introduction: 00- 07:35
How Pandemic Has affected Her Work: 07:35- 11:39
Feeding the Eyes: 11:41- 16:18
Perceptions of Color & Utilizing it for Authentic Space Design: 16:18- 27:50
How Does one Become an Architectural Color Consultant: 27:50-33:33
Color: Social Justice, Marketing & Design Identity: 33:35- 52:03
Amy’s Favorite Projects: 52:03- 55:33
Conclusion: 55:33-End
Connect with Amy Woolf:
Insta @awcolor
Website https://www.awcolor.com/
FB https://www.facebook.com/AmyWoolfColorandDesign
Houzz
https://www.houzz.com/pro/amywoolf/__public
Connect with the Guests:
Susanna Banks: @ms_banksy (instagram) , Linkedin
Jenny Lopez: @vivirconvida (instagram) Linkedin
Show Outline:
Introduction and the Catch-UP: 00:20-16:48
Guest Experiences Navigating Workplace Environments:16:48-20:38
Connection in the Workplace, Figuring out How to Support One Another
(Pre & During Pandemic):20:38-36:31
Managing Difficult Relationships in the Workplace: 36:31-49:09
Healthy vs Unhealthy ways of Connection & Navigating Work Cliques: 49:09-1:04:52
Deciding How much of yourself to show at work:1:04:52-1:12 :20
Tactics for Making Connection in a New Environment:1:12 :20-1:14:58
Conclusion: 1:14:58- End
Introductions: 00:00 - 08:29
Guest interest in the episode: 8:30 - 12:49
How Their Disabilities affect work/work relationships:12:50 - 24:00
Navigating Stigma: 24:00 - 35:40
Job Hunting: 35:40 - 45:25
Disclosure to Employers and FMLA: 43:19 - 51:31
Hope for a future World and Allyship: 51:31- 01:01:19
Community Connection: 01:01:19 - 01:14:18
Conclusion: 01:14:18-End
Connect with our Guests:
Ysabel Garcia:
- Facebook: EstoyAquiCommunity
- Instagram: estoyaquicommunity
- Twitter: EstoyAquiC
- Linkedin: ysgarcia
- Website: www.estoy-aqui.org
Wendy Navarro
- Blog: Beyondwendy.com
Vanessa William
- Instagram handle @nessawilliams6
Resources
- Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
- Sickle cell thalassemia patient network
If you or those you love are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to:
- Western Mass Peer Support Line at 888-407-4515 - Access Warmline.org to find peer support lines in the United States.
- Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255*
- The Trevor Project at 866-488-7386*
- Text HOME to 741741 to get to Crisis Text Line*
*These are resources that could use active rescues (wellness or welfare checks) involving law enforcement or emergency services without the person's consent if they are considering suicide
Introduction: 00- 5:50
Considerations for the Job Hunt: 5:50-10:00
Defining Invisible Disabilities: 11:25-14:34
Factors that Keep People from Accessing Care: 15:07-17:28
Finding Connection and Community: 18:01-20:22
Oppression and Body Terrorism: 20:23-44:23
What to do if not feeling supported at work: 45:09-50:02
Allyship/Things Companies and Managers can do to make spaces more accessible: 50:02-55:07
Conclusion: 55:07-End
Resources:* Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Helpful Literature:* Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist by Judith Heumann * Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century by Wong, Alice * Care Work: Dreaming Disability Justice by Piepzna-Samarasinha, Leah Lakshmi
Intros: 00:00- 9:23
Adapting to PWIs: 9:50-20:31
Microaggressions: 20:31-25:13
Navigating Burnout and Taxation: 25:34-27:59
Selfcare, Boundaries & Self-Advocacy: 30:16-39:06
Relationships: 40:00-50:00
Finding your Professional Fit: 51:00-1:12:45
Conclusion: 1:12:45-End
Connect with Dr.Brice Yates:
https://www.facebook.com/brice.yates.31
https://www.instagram.com/jusaregularguy/
edin.com/in/brice-yates-ph-d-he-him-b80855174/
Connect with Seirra Fowler:
www.fowlerredesign.com
@FowlerRedesign on IG and Facebook
Show Notes:
Introductions: 00:00-5:51
Job Hunting Pet Peevs and Fears about Job Hunting Today: 5:51- 14:21
Self Evaluation: 14:21- 18:24
Assessing if a Job is Right for You and Working with Recruiters: 18:27- 37:47
Negotiating Salary: 37:41-42:00
Networking: 42:30-52:00
Prepping for the Interview and Day-Of Rituals: 52:11- 1:05-26
The Actual Interview: 1:05:26-1:14:46
Post-Interview and Rejection: 1:14:51- 1:20:03
Conclusion: 1:20:41-End
Resources:
Cracking the Coding Interview : 189 Programming Questions and Solutions by Gayle Laakmann McDowell
Show Notes:
Intros: 00- 04:25
What is Attraction for you: 04:31-12:26
Discussing values in new relationships:12:26-17:04
How has dating been during Pandemic: 17:05- 18:07
Exploring our Identities : 18:07 - 22:56
Dating in 2021 : 22:56 - 41:29
Situationships : 41:29 - 50:48
Finances and Dating: 50:48 - 56:43
Conclusion: 56:43-End
Connect With Us:
Connect with the Kris for coaching or wholeness planning: kristinamereigh.com
Connect with Attempted Adults on Social Media: @attemptedadults (Instagram)
Email your thoughts, questions or concerns to Attempted Adults: attemptedadults@gmail.com
Connect with the Guests:
Sarah DiCorpo
- sarahdicorpo.com,
- IG: @sarahdicorpo
Ashley Martinez
- IG @ash_cashhhh @peacelovehaze
Show Notes:
Intros: 00- 12:06
Reasons to Explore CNM: 12:06-16:44
Monogamy is not a monolith:16:44-19:05
Dr. Joli’s Relationships and Jealousy: 19:05- 25:18
The Movie Soul: 25:18- 27:10
Consent and Communication: 27:13- 29:31
Breakups and Healing Rituals: 29:31-33:48
CNM and Online Dating:33:51- 38:41
Jealousy and Relationship Negotiation: 38:52- 1:00:53
Conclusion: 1:00:53-End
Reading Suggestions from Dr. Joli Hamilton to Explore Consensual Non-Monogamy Further:
- Many Love by Sophie Lucido Johnson
- Building Open Relationships by Dr. Liz Powell
- Love's not color blind by Kevin Patterson
- Tackles racism in polyamory:
- Jealousy book specifically for polyamory by Kitty Chambliss:
- For General Relationship Strategies from Dr. Joli- Check out her Podcast Project Relationship
Shows that Explore Consensual Non-Monogamy
- Easy- Netflix
- Steven’s Universe- Cartoon Network
- Watch Dr. Joli’s TEDx talk about jealousy
Show Notes:
- Intro and Getting to Know Sara Gonzalez and Christina Yang: 00:00-16:40
- Some spoilers
- Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships Traits: 16:41-37:07
- Bridgerton, High Conflict Relationships: 37:08-39:28
- Some spoilers
- Harmful Relationship Narratives in Black Culture : 39:35-41:43
- Intimate Partner Violence & Helping Friends: 41:44- 51:48
- Casual Dating & The Power of Self Reflection: 51:48- 1:07:50
- Daughters from Another Mother & Ohana: 1:08:24-1:13:24
- Some Spoilers
- Conclusion: 1:13-25-End
Resources:
The National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org
- Free, Confidential and 24/7
Support and Advocacy Resource for Young People:
https://www.loveisrespect.org
Studies:
- Sexual Exploration American Study
Contacts:
Dr. Zelaika Hepworth
- FB: Dr. Zelaika Hepworth Clarke
- IG: @dr.zel
- Website: www.zelaika.com
Ashley Netanel
- Website:ashaboutsex.com (Coming Soon)
- @ashaboutsex (Coming Soon)
Books
- Yes means Yes- Jaclyn Friedman and Jessica Valenti
- The Ultimate Guide to Kink - Tristan Taormino - has chapters about different types of kinks written by popular kink educators
- The New Topping Book & The New Bottoming Book - Dossie Easton & Janet Hardy - two books on power exchange, the dominant and submissive roles respectively
- Playing Well with Others - Lee Harrington and Mollena Williams - LOVE this book - a great field guide to anyone looking to get involved in the Kink community
Articles
- “The Fantasy of Acceptable ‘Nonconsent’: Why the Female Sexual Submissive Scares Us (and Why She Shouldn’t)” by Stacey May Fowles
First of all I want to say Thank you to all of you Attempted Adults out there. As a small end of 2020 treat, in this quick episode I just recap what we accomplished in 2020, how we've grown through adversity and what's to come in 2021.
Resource List* Dirty Dozen, Clean Fifteen List * Vegan Meal Box- Purple Carrot * Nadiya's Time to Eat
In this episode, we will be talking with cartoonist and creator of A Quick and Easy Guide to Sex & Disability, A.Andrews, and sex therapist Dr. Donna Oriowo about navigating sex and intimacy during the pandemic in our unique bodies, identities, sexual histories and traumas.
Dialogue with Transformation Coach Hayley J. Mckenzie and Executive Chef of Infusions Catering Damone Johnson about starting a new business as a young adult. We explore myths about entrepreneurship, some best practices and explore issues such as fear and impostor syndrome.
A dialogue with belonging experts and licensed clinicians: Ashleigh Hala and Jessica Gifford. For many of us, it is hard for us to feel like like we belong to something or know if we are making genuine connections with people or if we belong. Do people even like us? These feelings of ill-belonging can contribute to feeling alone and disconnected. We want to help address that, especially now during this time of high isolation.
In this episode, we explore the loneliness epidemic in America and practical ways for young adults to become connected despite this time of isolation and disconnection.
We also explore the difference between being alone and loneliness.
This episode explores the challenges and excitements of dating during the pandemic. Kris and her 4 guests Sophia Casten, Joseph Karanja and Ezra Miles Bristow discuss their own relationships and the lessons that they are learning about themselves through supporting their new or longer term partners in pandemic.
It gets spicy so get ready!
We are back again with our three public health/college health experts Raphael Coleman, Leah Berkenwald and Janiene Peoples as we explore college reopening in pandemic. Part two delves into the struggles that community members might experience on campus and/or remotely, loneliness, and navigating difficult conversations. The episode will provide concrete tips on how to express your levels of comfort with community members on following public health guidance and how to healthily and compassionately express discomfort with someone transgressing the new rules. #togetherwecansurvive
Meet our three public health/college health experts Raphael Coleman, Leah Berkenwald and Janiene Peoples as they explore college reopening in pandemic. They discuss ways to prepare, things to bring to campus, and considerations to take as students and families decide whether or not to participate in the college experience remotely or in-person this fall.
Dialogue with LGBTQIA+ advocates James Shultis and Michaella Kendrick exploring their thoughts on the importance of allyship with folks from marginalized identities, especially during pandemic. We also discuss issues that are relevant to LGBTQIA+ Youth such as mental health, homelessness, belonging and much more.
Coping and Thriving Through Pandemic (4:29)
Advocating for yourself in Work Spaces and Being Active in the BLM Movement (11:50)
Racial Gaslighting (25:55)
Helpful vs. Performative Allyship (15:50)
Lessons Learned in Pandemic (35:05)
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Some people swear by it, and some people think it's bologna. What's the truth? Kris has some special guests to break down what therapy is and what to expect when you go.
And hotels... All about relationships, more specifically, cuffing season. What to do, why we do it, and Ana getting very uncomfortable.
And hotels...This episode is about relationships and, more specifically, cuffing season! What is it, what to do about it, and Ana being very uncomfortable.
Kris and Ana chat about the upcoming holidays and how to navigate them whatever your situation. Oh, and they tackle and heavy debate of what Thanksgiving food is best. Listen on!
Join Ana and Kris as they discuss burnout in activism, leadership, and what it means to be an activist with a live audience!
Kris and Ana meet up with Kristen Elechko to chat about getting involved in your community to create change. If that weren't exciting enough, they also had some wisdom imparted to them by Kristen's daughter, Kensington!
Kris and Ana have a very important announcement! LIVE SHOW!! Listen in for more info and some adulting tips.
Would you like someone to speak directly to your soul and also sing Moana to you? Look no further! Kris and Ana talk to Emily Nagoski about her life, the patriarchy, stress, and her new book, Burnout: The Secret to Solving the Stress Cycle.
Spirituality and religion can play an important role in how a person adults, but can also be potentially conflicting. Kris and Ana talk through it with Director of Spiritual and Religious Life Matilda Cantwell.
Love it? Hate it? There is no middle ground on kombucha. Let's see what our brave heroines think of the fermented tea!
You have skills. But how do you use them to your advantage? Listen in as Ana and Kris dive into the different kinds of skills and how you can apply yours to your life.
If you are confused about Money Stuff, but are too embarrassed to ask anyone about it, then this is the episode for you! Kris and Ana talk to Professor Randy Bartlett about all things personal finance.
In this episode of Attempted Adults, Ana and Kris talk about the word that started it all, adulthood. What does it mean to be an adult? What does adulting look like? All that and more in this episode!
Stressed? Join the club. In this episode of Attempted Adults, Ana and Kris talk all things stress. What we are stressed about, ways we feel stress, and how we can manage and work through those stressors. Happy adulting!
Welcome to Attempted Adults! In our first episode we are talking about friendships. The makings, breakings, and everything in between-ings.