Today we Decode...Sexual Intelligence. How comfortable are you discussing sex with the important people in your life, your partner, younger generation, or doctors? As we move forward in our adulting journeys, we look back retrospectively on our own knowledge and comfort with sex and sexuality while also  looking prospectively at how we can begin to have these discussions with the younger generations that we now  care for and interact with. We are joined by Felicia Washington-Brown, Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Midwife as she helps us decode this and other adulting topics.&nbs ..read more

Today we Decode...Prioritizing Your Health. As adults we have so many competing responsibilities and priorities. Why do we often let our health fall to the bottom of that list? Why should we focus on putting ourselves first when it comes to our health? What are the barriers we face in our adulting journeys that make this so hard? We are also honored to have a guest expert Decoder with us,  Dr. Pascale M. White. Dr. White  is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She has contributed articles i ..read more

Today we Decode...Happiness. How important is happiness to you in your adulting? Is  happiness  a destination or a  journey?  How much happiness should we expect?  Should we look at happiness as a luxury?  Is there any harm in just being satisfied vs. being happy? Join us as we discuss and reflect on how happiness fits into our adulting journeys.  New Programming:  March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so tune in for a very important Public Service Announcement from Dr. Pascale White, Gastroenterologist, about Colorectal cancer and the im ..read more

Today we Decode...Creating a legacy for ourselves and our families. What do we mean by legacy? Typically the idea of legacy involves financial and material possessions but what other legacies should we focus on during our adulting journeys. Is creating a legacy important to you?  Why is this something we should strive to do in our own families? How have you begun to do that?   Join us as we discuss the traditions, cultures and history we want to become our legacies.  ..read more

Today we decode...Friendships. What does a healthy friendship look like? Have you recently done inventory and evaluated  your friendships? Do they still serve you? Are you bringing your best self to your friendships? How do we know when a friendship is toxic? Join us as we decode friendships in our adulting journeys.  ..read more

Today we decode...Financial Health. Do you have control of your finances or do your finances control you. How have our finances or our outlook on finances affected the way we live our lives. Join us as we tackle  and decode this issue that affects all of us in various ways throughout our adulting journeys.  Episode Links:  1. Asnath Gedeon, Certified Financial Coach Email: financialbliss81@gmail.com Instagram: @financialbliss81 2. Nerdwallet.com for financial information  ..read more

Today we decode.... Imposter Syndrome.  Why do we sometimes feel like we are not as smart, as capable , or as competent as we portray ourselves to be. If you have ever felt like " they are going to find out that I am a fraud" even though you actually belong there,  then join as we decode this part of adulting.  ..read more

Today we decode...Reflection vs. Regret. Do you reflect or do you regret? Why should we reflect instead of just regretting decisions we have made in the past?  How do we ensure that we don't keep making those same mistakes? Join us as we adult and  decode these and other questions. Become a part of  our community of Decoders  on Instagram @adulting.decoded in order to get the latest adulting tips and continue the discussions while we conquer this thing called life. New Programming Links: Morehouse College online college completion program for men: https://www.morehouse.ed ..read more

Today we Decode...Emotional Intelligence. Do you recognize when you need to tap into outside help to deal with issues or behaviors, Decoders? How can we recognize the signs that we may need to seek professional assistance to deal with certain issues? What are the signs that we should look for? How can we be honest with ourselves about the fact that sometimes we are not and should not be strong enough to deal with issues on our own? Join us as we Decode these signs and understand how seeking help can only benefit us in our adulting journeys.  Resources:  https://therapyforblackgirls ..read more

Today we decode...Following Your Passion. Do you have an interest or purpose in your life that you have no choice but to pursue. Why do we need to seek out and fulfill this passion in our life. Join us as we decode why finding your passion is a necessary part of adulting.  Guest: Victorious DeCosta, Director/Producer/Writer- A native Brooklynite, Victorious De Costa has dedicated his life to healing his community through various mediums. A former DJ, Victorious’  directorial debut was Digging for Weldon Irvine (Q-Tip, Lalah Hathaway, Lenny White, Bernard Wright) which focused on the ..read more