The Simply Adulting Podcast: Recent Episodes
Amukelane and Davidzo
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In this series we have been talking about parenting mistakes and the trauma that some of the behaviours of parents can end up manifesting into. In this final part of the series, we continue and conclude our conversation on how we can experience the trauma of childhood parenting as adults.
As always, everything that we discuss in this podcast is based on our own current experiences and the people in the world around us. Our views of this and all other podcast topics are subject to change with new information, further research, and personal growth.
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In this series we have been talking about some mommy and daddy issues (mistakes that parents could make) that could lead negative effects in their children. In this episode, we unpack some of the ways in which trauma manifests in our lives as a result of the behaviours and parenting styles we grew up with.
As always, everything that we discuss in this podcast is based on our own current experiences and the people in the world around us. Our views of this and all other podcast topics are subject to change with new information, further research, and personal growth.
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This is a parenting series and, in this episode, we talk about the flip of what we spoke about in past week’s episode of daddy issues. We unpack some of the behaviours that mothers in our generation have exhibited that may have a negative impact on a child. We also touch on the financial expectations that some mothers have on the fathers of their children.
As always, everything that we discuss in this podcast is based on our own current experiences and the people in the world around us. Our views of this and all other podcast topics are subject to change with new information, further research, and personal growth.
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In this episode we talk about paternal relationships and how the term “daddy issues” has been used as a negative term for anyone but the father. We instead talk about the men themselves and some of the behaviours that we’ve seen that lead people to saying their children have these issues.
As always, everything that we discuss in this podcast is based on our own current experiences and the people in the world around us. Our views of this and all other podcast topics are subject to change with new information, further research, and personal growth.
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In this episode we discuss the nuances between being lonely and being alone and what it means to be alone. We unpack solo dates, alone time, and feeding into yourself as well as what it means to be surrounded by a room full of people but still feeling lonely.
As always, everything that we discuss in this podcast is based on our own current experiences and the people in the world around us. Our views of this and all other podcast topics are subject to change with new information, further research, and personal growth.
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Welcome back guys! In this episode we talk about what it means to be in a situationship, what the dynamics of such a relationship are and who is more likely to benefit from them.
As always, everything that we discuss in this podcast is based on our own current experiences and the people in the world around us. Our views of this and all other podcast topics are subject to change with new information, further research, and personal growth.
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In this episode, we talk about the costs - in more ways than just financial - of drinking alcohol and whether or not it's even worth it.
As always, everything that we discuss in this podcast is based on our own current experiences and the people in the world around us. Our views of this and all other podcast topics are subject to change with new information, further research, and personal growth.
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In this episode, we unpack what healthy conflict is and we share some of our proven tips to resolving conflict.
As always, everything that we discuss in this podcast is based on our own current experiences and the people in the world around us. Our views of this and all other podcast topics are subject to change with new information, further research, and personal growth.
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In this episode, we discuss the trends in diets and the impact of listening to social media influencers about things like flat tummy teas.
As always, everything that we discuss in this podcast is based on our own current experiences and the people in the world around us. Our views of this and all other podcast topics are subject to change with new information, further research, and personal growth.
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Welcome back everyone, we are back for a brand new season!! In this episode, we talk about the dreaded cheating! We discuss what cheating means to us personally, if we ourselves have ever cheated and whether or not we would stay in a relationship where we've been cheated on. We further discuss some of the reasons why we think some people stay and the complicated nature of relationships that can occur after the cheating.
As always, everything that we discuss in this podcast is based on our own current experiences and the people in the world around us. Our views of this and all other podcast topics are subject to change with new information, further research, and personal growth.
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Join us in this week's episode where we share our thoughts on cancel culture and the eagerness of people to cut others off sometimes, with no real research of their own but rather with secondary knowledge of the "cancel-worthy-offense".
As always, everything that we discuss in this podcast is based on our own current experiences and the people in the world around us. Our views of this and all other podcast topics are subject to change with new information, further research, and personal growth.
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Welcome to The Simply Adulting Podcast! A community created by Amukelane and Davidzo to share, reflect, and dissect the issues affecting us and coming out inspired. We are available on several streaming platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.
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Welcome to this week's episode where we chat about the red and green flags in relationships.
As always, everything that we discuss in this podcast is based on our own current experiences and the people in the world around us.
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Welcome to this week's episode where we have a light-hearted conversation about Valentine's Day (is it just for romance?) and exchanging gifts.
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Hi again adults (this is the name we are sticking with for you guys until you help us find a new one)! In this episode, we unpack what it means to live a soft life, whether the concept is more romanticised than we realise, and the consequences of living the soft life. We also touch on the meaning of hypergamy in the context or pursuit of the soft life.
As always, everything that we discuss in this podcast is based on our own current experiences and the people in the world around us.
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Welcome back adults (help us with a better nickname for you guys)! In this episode we take a look back to the things we wish we knew 10 years ago and we discuss some of the advice we'd give our younger selves to navigate adulting a little simpler.
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Welcome back everyone and thank you for joining us again. In this episode, we unpack what black tax means to us and the kinds of discussions we've heard about it. We talk about whether it's something to embrace and uplift or if it's just a burden that holds us back.
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Welcome to 2022!!! In this episode we discuss what it really means when we say “new year, new me”, possible ways to keep our new year's resolutions, and the ways in which we can stay consistent with our growing journeys.
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In this episode, we discuss Will Smith’s docuseries Best Shape of my life and how it affected us. We talk about the power of vulnerability and the ways in which authenticity can really help not only ourselves but those around us. A show that may have begun as one thing ended up being about living an authentic life, and there are so many lessons to learn from that. If you’d like to watch it, it is available on Will Smith’s YouTube page.
p.s. There are several spoilers about the show.
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In this episode, we talk about the dark side of participating in Black Friday and ways to avoid over-spending. We also touch on the upcoming festive season and the differences in the excitement and overall ‘holiday cheer’ here in Korea versus back home in South Africa (and other western parts of the world).
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In this episode, we go back to where we started with our conversation on healing from narcissistic relationships. We have a conversation with licensed psychotherapist and author, Heather Kent, where we deeply unpack what a narcissist really is. We talk about the characteristics and mannerisms of a narcissist and Heather gives us a real-life example from her own life.
You can learn more about Heather from her bio below and also find links to her website as well as the place to purchase her books.
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Heather Kent is a Registered Psychotherapist with a training background in trauma assessment and treatment. She is the bestselling author of the books Heal From Your Narcissist Ex and I Left My Toxic Relationship – Now What? Much of her professional practice is focused on helping clients through the process of recovering from the trauma and PTSD of abusive relationships. Having survived her own experience in an abusive relationship, Heather soon came to realize that many other women (and men) find themselves in the same situation, which leaves them feeling broken, ashamed, and paralyzed by fear. Heather combines her experience from her previous teaching career with her integrative therapeutic approach to counselling. Through her virtual programs, speaking engagements, workshops, and retreats, Heather is able to serve a larger population of clients who want interactive guided support from a licensed professional, as they navigate their way through trauma recovery from an abusive relationship and begin the next phase of their lives with safety and confidence. Heather currently resides in Ontario, Canada.
Website: www.heatherjkent.com
Book download: https://www.heatherjkent.com/free-book-heal-from-your-narcissist-ex
Calendar: https://heatherkent.as.me/schedule.php
Email: heather@heatherjkent.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heather.joanne.1/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heather__joanne
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0IdA55JoMBclOix6NZ-QIg
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In this episode, we talk about things that we may overshare, whether it's on social media or in-person to the people around us. We also talk about privacy and being wary of whom we share things with.
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Welcome back to the Simply Adulting Podcast. In this episode, we explore the meaning of goal-setting, how it makes us feel when we don't meet those goals and ways to effectively reach the goals in a healthy way. We discuss the art of persistence versus the art of letting go.
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In this episode, we talk about what it means to be a side chick and whether or not someone you're dating can have a platonic friendship that remains the same throughout your relationship. We also discuss drawing boundaries within the relationship that allows everyone involved to feel respected.
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In this episode, we discuss what friendships mean and all the things that happen when we break up or ghost each other. We go into whether or not closure is necessary on either side of the break up, and how that closure can be obtained.
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In this episode, we discuss the ways in which consuming media content (television, social media, radio, etc.) can affect the way we feel and sometimes even direct how we view certain things.
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In this episode, we discuss what it means to change careers, the obstacles that you may come across on that journey, and the different kinds of legacies that can be left behind.
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In this episode, we unpack some of the things we were told as young black girls about how we should carry ourselves. In the conversation, we talk about the language used when raising boys as opposed to the language used when raising girls and how black women's bodies - in particular - have been sexualized.
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In this week's episode, we discuss how important it is to have a positive body image, the different ways you can change how you see yourself against how the world wants you to see yourself, and what triggers insecurities.
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In this episode, we discuss the difficulties and nuances of being a black woman. We unpack what we were taught; 'to be strong' and the implications of that perceived strength today.
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We've reached the finale of our 3-part series. In this episode, we conclude the discussion of our experiences as expats and what we've learned living in South Korea. We unpack the good, the bad, and the challenging.
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In this episode (which is part of a series), we continue to discuss our experiences as expats living in South Korea. We unpack the good, the bad, and the challenging.
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In this episode, we discuss our experiences as expats living in South Korea. We unpack the good, the bad, and the challenging.
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In this episode, we discuss some of our experiences with our menstrual cycles and what some women go through. The conversation is also for male listeners to learn some fun facts and to gain some perspective into what we experience on a monthly basis.
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In this episode, we discuss self-care, what it means to us, and how self-care has been commercialised.
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In this episode, we continue the discussion on some of the issues that we've faced in the workplace.
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In this episode, we speak about mental health in the workplace.
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In this episode, we discuss our experiences with narcissists in relationships.
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