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Teach Me How To Adult

On Teach Me How To Adult, we tackle the deep questions that help us know ourselves, and each other, a little better… how do we have better conversations? How do we grow together in our relationships, instead of apart? How do we stay optimistic when the world is a dumpster fire? Are we really in a loneliness epidemic? How do we cultivate more awe? Why are everyone’s hormones so out of whack? Is everyone having more sex than me? Join host and writer Gillian Berner every week for expert interviews

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00:10:28

ICYMI: Feeling Numb? Understanding Functional Freeze,...

Teach Me How To Adult ·

2026/10/05

Do you ever feel numb, like you're sleep-walking through life in zombie mode? You might be in functional freeze. Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed.We're diving into polyvagal theory, how to recognize when you’re stuck in functional freeze (a lot of people are!), and how to use somatic tools and nervous system mapping to heal both your mind and body. If you're looking to effectively regulate your

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00:13:51

We're Back! Kick Off Season 6 With 6 Questions To Get...

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2026/09/30

We're baaaaack! Season 6 is here, we've rebranded, and we’re going deeper.I'm so excited to share everything we have in store this season — it's going to be less about finding the “right” answers, and more about asking better questions.We’re talking about self-discovery, relationships, identity, change and uncertainty, health, purpose, communication, and what it actually means to build a life that feels like your own.I'm kicking things off by sharing the mini identity crisis I had this summer about

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00:04:35

Announcement: Summer Break And Season 6 Updates

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2026/07/22

A quick update to let you know we're taking a summer break from the podcast — we’ll be back with SEASON 6 in September! I'm so excited to share what's in store for Season 6... we have lots of exciting updates, a new look and feel, and deeper convos with brilliant and thoughtful guests. In the meantime, you can stay up-to-date by subscribing to the show on YouTube and Spotify to watch all the episodes... leaving a review really is such a helpful way to support the show so I can keep making this

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00:23:40

The Psychology of Whimsy: Maybe Life Doesn’t Suck…...

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2026/07/15

Finally… a happiness habit that actually works. Whimsymaxxing is everywhere right now, and for good reason. But this is more than just another internet trend… the vitality of whimsy reflects something much deeper about what so many of us are craving. In this episode, we're exploring the psychology of whimsy, why adults desperately need more play, wonder, novelty, creativity, and delight, and why intentionally romanticizing your life can improve your mental health, resilience, and overall

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00:07:37

ICYMI: How To Be Indispensable In An AI World (And...

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2026/07/13

How do we make ourselves indispensable in a workforce where we're constantly being replaced? Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. In this uncertain job market, the things that make you uniquely you — like your ideas, communication skills and emotional intelligence — are becoming increasingly important for career success. So we're throwing it back to this helpful advice from Emily The Recruiter on how

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01:01:01

How To Stay In Love: Top Divorce Lawyer On Why...

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2026/07/08

More than half of marriages end in divorce… so why do we still choose to tie the knot? In this episode we get profound relationship advice from a perspective you might not expect… a world-renowned divorce lawyer and authority on relationships. Because there’s a lot that we can reverse engineer from someone who has spent their career witnessing endings. We're joined by James Sexton, America's top divorce lawyer, and bestselling author of How to Stay in Love and How Not To Fuck Up Your Marriage. After

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00:07:48

ICYMI: How Fear Can Be The #1 Relationship Killer,...

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2026/07/06

How do we choose love over fear when relationships get hard? Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from an episode that you might have missed. This advice from Trevor Hanson will guide you through common communication landmines, why fear is the #1 killer of relationships, and how to move through fear by accessing our primary emotions and communicating without self-protection. I’m joined by Trevor Hanson, a marriage and family therapist who has helped

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00:23:22

Why Your Social Biome Shapes Your Happiness: Build...

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2026/07/01

What if this summer was your most social summer ever? We desperately need connection. Loneliness impacts your body, mood, longevity and emotional health, and as we turn to technology more and more for all our needs, we risk missing the social interactions that fuel us. So today we're throwing it back to the concept of the “social biome” — your personal ecosystem of relationships and daily interactions — and how it can enrich your life. Founded by researchers Dr. Jeffrey Hall and Dr. Andy Merolla,

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00:10:34

ICYMI: Give Better Feedback In The Bedroom (And In...

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2026/06/29

How do we communicate our needs in a way that doesn't feel like criticism? Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from an episode that you might have missed. Expressing our true desires, communicating what actually makes us feel good or safe, and dialling into our preferences and needs can be vulnerable territory with a partner... but it's a powerful path to intimacy when done with care. So we're throwing it back to this masterclass in feedback,

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00:17:22

How To Feel More Empowered & Confident: The...

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2026/06/24

Do you feel like you're in the driver's seat of your life, or does it feel like life is just happening to you? Empowered people have an infectious confidence and energy, and a lot of that personal agency comes down to a powerful concept in psychology: locus of control. Do our choices, habits, and actions shape our future? Or are we at the mercy of luck, circumstances, other people, and forces beyond our control? Your answer has a major impact on your confidence, resilience, motivation, mental

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00:18:06

The Overlooked Cause Of Burnout (It's Not Stress Or...

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2026/06/17

What if burnout isn't always caused by working too much?I've been falling back into burnout lately, and a lot of people around me have been struggling with it too. So in this throwback episode, we're exploring a lesser-known cause of burnout that rarely gets discussed: a lack of meaning, purpose, connection, engagement, and fulfillment. Most burnout advice focuses on reducing stress, taking breaks, and improving work-life balance... but tons of people are still experiencing chronic fatigue,

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00:11:37

ICYMI: Are You A Moderator Or Abstainer? Breaking...

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2026/06/15

Rethinking drinking? You're not the only one. Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from an episode that you might have missed. We all know alcohol messes with our health, but do you know how much it gets in the way of real connection? We're throwing it back to a deep chat with Amanda Kuda on how alcohol impacts our confidence, energy, social lives and more. Tune in to find out if you fall into the moderators vs. abstainers archetype, and how to

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00:42:51

Why Your Friendships Feel Empty, Lonely &...

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2026/06/10

You have friends… so why do you still feel lonely? Friendships are more important than ever in adulthood, but they become increasingly hard to make and maintain. But we’re in a real loneliness epidemic where most adults feel unseen, alone, and disconnected *even though* they have lots of connections in their lives. The real reason no one’s talking about? The “depth gap” that keeps us from being truly vulnerable and connected. Because the problem isn't always that we need more friends… it's that we

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00:07:00

ICYMI: An Expert-Backed Trick To Manage ADHD Mood...

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2026/06/08

Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from past episodes that you might have missed. Why is catastrophizing and emotional spirals so common in ADHD? We're throwing it back to this helpful advice from ADHD coach Shanna Pearson, on her easy go-to trick to manage mood and strong emotional reactions in the moment. Shanna is the founder of the world’s largest one-on-one ADHD coaching company, working with thousands of adults with ADHD every year, and the

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00:17:15

How To Stop Avoiding Your Life: Why Avoidance Makes...

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2026/06/03

What you resist really does persist… and the anxiety-avoidance cycle can keep you trapped in a small life for years. If you avoid social situations, difficult conversations, travel, dating, decision-making, presentations, or anything that makes you anxious, this episode is for you. Avoidance is one of the most common coping mechanisms people use for anxiety… but it's also one of the biggest reasons anxiety continues to grow. And the problem with avoidance is you can’t stop thinking about something

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00:11:28

ICYMI: Do You Know Your Sexual Personality Type?...

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2026/06/01

Do you know your sexual personality type? Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from an episode that you might have missed. If you like personality tests and frameworks like Myers Briggs, learning your sexual profile can make a huge difference in your sex life. We're throwing it back to this helpful segment from TikTok’s #1 sex educator, Dr. Tara, on how to know if you and your partner are sexually compatible, what to do if you have different sexual

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01:11:29

Endometriosis & PCOS/PMOS Explained: Symptoms, Period...

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2026/05/27

If you’re listening to this episode, chances are you or someone you love is struggling with a hormonal, inflammatory, reproductive, or chronic pain condition like endometriosis or PCOS/PMOS… I know firsthand how exhausting and frustrating it can be to get proper care, and how much these conditions can impact your life, from pain and fertility struggles, to metabolism issues, bloating, and the impact on your physical and mental health.The good news? Women’s health conversations are finally starting

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00:07:42

ICYMI: Why Your Hormones, Mood & Hunger Feel Out Of...

Teach Me How To Adult ·

2026/05/25

Welcome to today’s ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. What you eat has a huge impact on your mood, energy and hormones. Here to advise on how our nutrition and eating habits affect hormonal imbalances and metabolism, we have Amber Romaniuk. Amber is an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert, with 10 years experience helping women create body confidence, intuition and optimal health through mindset healing,

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00:14:44

Boost Your Mood With Expert-Backed Supplements,...

Teach Me How To Adult ·

2026/05/20

May is mental health awareness month, so I've gone back and pulled the top tips and advice from neuroscientists, psychologists and biohacking experts on how to improve your happiness, anxiety, and depression through specific supplement protocols, brain health hacks, and healing your gut.Because we can't ignore the physical side to mental health, and taking care of our bodies is a key piece in taking care of our minds. Tune in to hear about: Our mood has EVERYTHING to do with our brain health. So

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00:22:24

3 Top Mental Health Experts On The Root Cause of...

Teach Me How To Adult ·

2026/05/13

May is mental health awareness month, so we’re rounding up some of the most game-changing advice and insights we've heard on the podcast about managing anxiety and improving your emotional wellbeing, from three leading experts. We cover the root cause of anxiety and the beliefs that fuel it, managing our distress with the “anxiety hierarchy”, and the ways trauma is stored in the body — along with how to move it. These perspective-changing concepts have really helped me better understand my mind and

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