Adult Puberty: Recent Episodes
Ebonie Alexandra
Adult Puberty Podcast is for those of us who didn’t receive a silver spoon into adulthood and who dare to live authentic, unscripted lives. My name is Ebonie and I value self-development, or "the work" as I call it, in the areas of physical health, mental/emotional stability and spiritual maturity. I have experienced the transformative power of doing the work, so I want to empower and encourage you to embrace "the work" for the sole purpose of being the best version of yourself. Mountaintop experiences happen every so often. Does that mean we stop living or growing? Not at all! There’s so much untapped opportunity for personal growth in everyday living. You are not alone and we are all trying to figure it out, so I hope you hear something that makes you think, laugh, grow or seek God for your self.
It’s been two years since I’ve been out of corporate America and one year since I was thrusted out of the "upper middle class" due to not being able to find adequate paying jobs.
There is a generation of us, Generation X, born between 1965 and 1980 that, I believe, are the closest targets in this new economic normal of the have’s and the have nots. Sure, most people I know are not affected by this lackluster job market nor the high cost of living because they have it. But here is the thing, it happened to me and its silently happening to others within our generation and others (e.g Gen Z,) where we are being phased out of the job market, housing market etc. and faced with a very different reality than the one we have been building for the last 10, 15, 20, 30 years...
I just want to send out a quick PSA for you to keep your head on a swivel and most importantly to be prepared, not scared.💜
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In this episode I talk about my uncle’s recent passing and how his unconventional lifestyle was an example of authenticity for me and a reminder that people can change but more often than not, are unlikely to.
I have a 1 day challenge to encourage you to be exactly who you are and give others the space to be exactly who they are.
Sometimes the struggles of being an adult and ordinary life can seem like the only thing going on. I for one, have wanted to just not participate in life as I say, but then I’m reminded that life ebbs and flows, there is a bigger picture and I am a part of that bigger picture, no matter how crappy I feel.
I noticed a pattern in my life that consisted of four seasons:
- Growing Season
- The Goal/Mountaintop
- Have (5) Seats
- The Valley
In this episode I talk about each of the four seasons. If you need a little pick me up or encouragement to keep going, Check out this latest episode.
There aren’t many things that we all can say we need. Air, water, food and REST are the exception. We ALL need rest. I am sharing what I am learning on this journey to living a rest based lifestyle, Tips so that you can invite more rest into your life and how rest is so much more than sleep, it’s a mindset and a state of being.
Interesting in trying somatics? Here are a few videos to get you started but explore other videos on Youtube!
https://youtu.be/iI2LRBdPvvg What is Somatics?
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https://youtu.be/DKU7OPgHGo Putting it all Together in Real Time Susan Koenig - Somatics For You
https://youtu.be/KRh86ZoMA1o Somatic Low Back & Psoas Release Megan MacCarthy
https://youtu.be/sQz-wwKySPY Letting The Shoulders Flow Somatic Yoga Megan MacCarthy
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In part 2 of this real talk I get into what faith is like for me and what I've observed with the religions of the world.
In today's episode, I open up about what has been on my mind concerning my world perspective, what I believe the point of life is and how faith is not for the faint of heart.
My Aunt has been a nun for 70 years. Many people have never known a nun let alone a black nun. I spent time with her on a recent visit to Cleveland, Ohio and wanted to share a snippet of a candid conversation we had. She drops some gems on race, children, self love, kindness. and more. Just a lil something to break the monotony.....
My friend of 11 years tried to fight me and I'm here to talk about what led up to that moment and how I handled the situation in our first real talk of season 2.
Who wants to stay the same and deal with the same personal struggles year after year? Not us! So lean in to discomfort and embrace your own growing season!
Grief is personal. I don't have a "to do" list for grief but in this episode I talk about how I had been avoiding grieving for two relationships and why Its healthy to process grief that may not be tied to the death of someone but rather because of some change in your life or the loss of a relationship, place or thing.
There's much controversy around the truth, what it is and what it is not, but you don't hear much about HOW to be truthful or HOW to accept the truth. We take it for granted that not everyone knows how to be truthful or how to accept the truth. In this episode I get into 3 ways to practice telling the truth and 3 ideas you can implement to help you better accept the truth.
So... I was in my bag after I found this 20 year old poem that I wrote at age 25. However! It's a great reminder whether for those of us who are single to embrace this unique time of self love and self discovery.
Everyone at some point has had a moment where they did not control their emotions.If you were never taught how to control your emotions or even what that means you may be living in a prison of your emotions or Worse, you may be alienating and losing friends or loved ones because of your uncontrolled emotions. I give you (3) practical options to get you started in your practice of controlling your emotions.
We all are as different as snowflakes and those unique differences mean that we see, experience and feel the world and relationships very differently. Instead of trying to conform to a world that doesn't care how you are wired embrace how you are wired so that you can live the life you want to live.
In the season 1 wrap up we will discuss the 4 pillar of wholeness: mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health and how they are not just buzz words of self help gurus but are foundational to our well-being.
The adult Puberty podcast is all about addressing our whole person and I believe these 4 areas are keys to unlocking some amazing potential leading to news ways of being and living.
During the off season lets connect!
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Life can be unforgiving and we all know what it's like to go through some hard times. But will you make the choice to get back up and keep going? We are each responsible for our own happiness, if you don't take the necessary steps to improve your circumstances then it won't happen. Nothing will change unless you change.
Note: Adult Puberty Podcast is now on You Tube!
Stay tuned for more details. In the meantime check out the channel intro below!
Titled "welcome to adult puberty | Redefining adulthood by focusing on four key areas
https://youtu.be/8yFuFIby77Y
After 17 episodes, I am reflecting on what type of content I've made and who exactly this podcast is for. This podcast is for you if any one of the following apply:
- You value personal growth/development
- You are and/or are working on becoming more self-aware
- You are open to hearing different perspectives than your own
- You believe and/or are open to the idea that God is real
- You are considerate/mindful of others
- You have a learning spirit
Today I give the deets on why I was fired from my corporate job in the pharmaceutical industry with a major Pharma company (shhh) :-) in January of this year, where I am today and a bit of encouragement to always protect the person you are at the core at all costs.
Today I celebrate my two year sober anniversary. For the first time publicly, I share my sober story in hopes to encourage those who may be new to sobriety or are thinking about being sober.
We have a wide range of emotions for a reason from elated to furious. The healthiest thing we can do as individuals is to not dismiss our feelings for the purpose of trying to force ourselves to feel something that we don't in that moment.
The best thing we can do for the people in our lives that we care about is to give them the empathy and space to feel their emotions and not be dismissive by responding with toxic positivity as if negative emotions are not a part of the human experience.
It seems like people give out unsolicited opinions like candy on Halloween. This week we talk about why most unsolicited opinions are pointless, why some people are affected more than others and learn how take back the power that seems to be held in the unsolicited opinions of others.
No matter who you are, at some point or another you have had to contend with worry and the ill effects of it. I want to share what God revealed to me about worry in hopes to encourage you to change your relationship with and perspective on worry.
Sin. A sometimes controversial word. Holiness. A forgot about character trait of God.
I talk about what God showed me in his word and share a bit of background about why I believe and my faith.
Do you realize how powerful your words are? Do you realize that simply changing the words you speak can affect how you feel, outcomes and your overall well being?
Change your words and you change your life.
Health is the real wealth in life! Everything is more enjoyable when you are in good health. Often times we look at our health in narrow focus rather than as a lifelong journey. No matter what your current state of health is you can take control of it and improve if you are willing to put in the work.
Today we gotta have another real talk about the you know what...shhhh. Something has been on my mind heavy and I need my good vibe tribe to help me talk through it.
In our modern world today most of have some kind of schedule we are on, especially if you work a job. How much of your schedule includes things that are important to you? There are things that we must do but we should also make room for things that nourish us and give to us. Leaving our priorities up to chance and hoping to get to them "when we get time" typically leads to inconsistencies in doing the things we care about the most. If you schedule them, you at least make room for the priority. All you have to do now is execute!
In this episode I talk about the benefits of scheduling personal priorities and steps you can take to create your own.
Being uncomfortable is a part of life (unfortunately). Wouldn't we all just love to have smooth seas and white sands to park our feet into daily instead of having to deal with moments of being uncomfortable? Of course we would! But that is, so far, a long ways off. So instead of daydreaming of a life with no discomfort we can learn to embrace the times that we are uncomfortable and learn for the sole purpose of growing in our journey.
Join me for a new type of podcast episode called "real talk". Real Talks will be intermittent and a chance for us to talk about some real things that affect us.
This episode is about bringing back the art of conversation. Not everyone knows how to have a conversation with others, but for those of us who can be in a room of differing opinions and viewpoints Lets Talk!
Have you ever not done something you wanted to because you were afraid? Instead of waiting for the fear to disappear, try doing it afraid!
Discipline sounds harsh and typically is associated with punishment, but have you ever partnered with discipline to accomplish your goals? Discipline can be a game changer for those who have dare to allow it to do its work.
On this episode, I share some insights on how I became acquainted with discipline and simple ways I implemented it into my life.
People are the most consistent currency we have. We can't escape interacting and at some point we have to learn how to be in relationship with those that we choose.
None of us has to be in relationship with anyone, its always a choice and because of that choice we should appreciate those who choose to be in our lives. Even more, some relationships go even deeper and we become invested in one another. In this episode I talk about a few ways to tell if someone is invested in you and a few things to be aware of.
Today we go into the deep end and talk about the spiritual realm. As we mature we begin to look at things differently and ask a lot of probing questions about life. In this episode I talk about why I believe it's important to believe in something bigger than ourselves.
In the first full length episode of the Adult Puberty Podcast I talk about what it means to do "The Work" and some key ingredients.