American Horror Story: Adulting - SmoshCast #85
[00:03 - 00:21]They compare self-care to car care and the importance of putting in effort.
[00:22 - 00:32]The speaker shares a story about cutting themselves and realizing the importance of following their mother's advice.
[00:33 - 00:45]In high school, the speaker felt pressure to hide their flaws and insecurities.
[00:49 - 01:20]They introduce their podcast and joke about radio shows.
[01:21 - 01:34]They joke about their favorite new voice.
[01:35 - 02:15]They introduce their podcast and joke about radio shows.
[02:15 - 02:37]They joke about their favorite new voice.
[02:37 - 02:59]They introduce their podcast and joke about radio shows.
[03:00 - 03:06]The speaker reflects on their teenage insecurities and how they have accepted themselves now.
[03:07 - 03:18]They joke about their favorite new voice.
[03:19 - 03:41]They introduce their podcast and joke about radio shows.
[03:42 - 04:27]The speaker discusses how their co-host and guest became best friends on a previous podcast episode.
[04:27 - 04:33]They joke about finding new best friends.
[04:35 - 05:00]The topic shifts to being an adult.
[04:42 - 05:00]The speakers are talking about growing up, adultery, and affairs.
[05:01 - 05:24]Being an adult in 2020 is challenging.
[05:24 - 07:43]It can be difficult for parents and children to have open conversations about personal lives.
[06:34 - 07:11]The tendency to look back fondly and filter out negative experiences.
[06:44 - 07:31]Being an adult in 2020 is challenging.
[07:32 - 08:40]The older generation often looks down on younger generations.
[07:43 - 07:49]A reference to a SpongeBob episode about being an adult.
[07:49 - 08:04]The speakers speculate on how they will talk about their own lives when they are older.
[08:41 - 08:46]The speakers joke about wanting to beat their grandchildren at video games.
[08:46 - 09:31]They mention the changing perception of "kid things" as they grow up.
[09:09 - 09:37]The speakers hope to continue learning and growing as they get older.
[09:37 - 10:05]They mention the changing perception of "kid things" as they grow up.
[10:05 - 10:32]The speakers joke about wanting to beat their grandchildren at video games.
[10:33 - 11:09]The speakers speculate on how they will talk about their own lives when they are older.
[10:47 - 11:52]The speaker talks about learning to be independent on decisions and how it can be difficult.
[10:56 - 11:18]Failure can be a learning experience.
[10:56 - 12:01]They share their personal experience of having to practice learning how to fail and accept that every decision won't be perfect.
[11:19 - 11:52]The importance of being able to have a conversation without help.
[11:53 - 12:01]A reference to a SpongeBob episode about being an adult.
[12:01 - 12:16]They mention the changing perception of "kid things" as they grow up.
[12:01 - 12:16]They mention growing up not fully trusting their own opinion due to constantly expecting others to interject.
[12:17 - 12:42]They discuss the pressure to have a successful romantic relationship.
[12:17 - 12:42]The speaker shares a specific example of struggling with decision-making while directing videos.
[12:43 - 13:13]They mention growing up not fully trusting their own opinion due to constantly expecting others to interject.
[12:43 - 14:06]It can be difficult for parents and children to have open conversations about personal lives.
[13:14 - 13:45]The importance of being able to have a conversation without help.
[13:14 - 14:27]The speaker emphasizes the importance of valuing one's own opinion and not always trying to please others.
[14:06 - 14:11]The older generation often looks down on younger generations.
[14:06 - 14:11]They mention growing up not fully trusting their own opinion due to constantly expecting others to interject.
[14:11 - 14:18]They mention the societal pressure to always make the "right" decision.
[14:27 - 14:57]The speaker suggests flipping a coin to reveal one's true feelings about a decision.
[14:58 - 15:49]They mention picturing the best and worst case scenarios for each decision and evaluating emotional cost.
[15:24 - 16:28]The speaker encourages just making a decision and starting to work on that decision-making muscle.
[16:16 - 16:34]They mention that motivation and closure are concepts that can be made up and may not always be present.
[16:34 - 17:48]The speaker talks about how things do get easier as one gets older and learns to accept their insecurities.
[16:47 - 16:54]The speaker encourages just making a decision and starting to work on that decision-making muscle.
[17:08 - 18:00]They mention struggling with decision-making, especially when there are two equally good options.
[18:00 - 18:13]The speaker talks about how things do get easier as one gets older and learns to accept their insecurities.
[18:07 - 18:53]People hate talking on the phone, especially with strangers.
[18:13 - 18:53]The speaker shares a specific example of struggling with decision-making while directing videos.
[18:30 - 18:36]It can be challenging to apply for jobs that require phone calls.
[18:37 - 19:00]The speaker remembers a time when they didn't have a cell phone.
[18:37 - 19:06]The speaker suggests flipping a coin to reveal one's true feelings about a decision.
[18:54 - 20:36]The speaker talks about how things do get easier as one gets older and learns to accept their insecurities.
[19:07 - 20:36]Phone calls can be good practice for talking to strangers.
[19:17 - 20:19]They mention confiding in close friends or family for help in decision-making.
[19:23 - 19:36]The speaker mentions seeking a second opinion and feeling guilty for making selfish decisions.
[19:48 - 20:55]Some advice for dealing with phone call anxiety: be nice to the person on the other end, remember they deal with difficult people all day, and make it a personal goal to be the nicest call they've had today.
[20:05 - 20:19]Phone calls can be good practice for talking to strangers.
[20:21 - 20:30]The speaker shares a specific example of struggling with decision-making while directing videos.
[20:21 - 21:27]The speaker used to work in customer support and knows that dealing with difficult situations is part of the job.
[20:36 - 20:49]The speaker encourages having a goal in mind and removing societal pressure from decision-making.
[20:56 - 23:21]It's important to remember that the person on the other end may not remember you, as they deal with hundreds of phone calls a day.
[21:27 - 23:06]It can be challenging to apply for jobs that require phone calls.
[21:38 - 21:52]It's important to remember that the person on the other end may not remember you, as they deal with hundreds of phone calls a day.
[22:23 - 22:51]The speaker mentions receiving emails while in the shower and feeling pressure to respond immediately.
[22:51 - 24:56]The speaker used to work in customer support and knows that dealing with difficult situations is part of the job.
[24:27 - 24:35]The speaker mentions receiving emails while in the shower and feeling pressure to respond immediately.
[24:56 - 26:11]The speaker used to work in customer support and knows that dealing with difficult situations is part of the job.
[25:23 - 25:39]It's important to remember that the person on the other end may not remember you, as they deal with hundreds of phone calls a day.
[25:46 - 25:51]Some people feel pressure to respond to emails and texts immediately, regardless of the situation.
[25:51 - 25:58]The speaker remembers a time when they didn't have a cell phone.
[26:12 - 26:54]It can be challenging to apply for jobs that require phone calls.
[26:38 - 27:02]Initiating contact with a potential employer can show initiative and make a good impression.
[27:02 - 27:34]The speaker has auditioned for many jobs as an actor and has learned to focus on what they want rather than avoiding failure.
[27:44 - 28:26]Focus on what you want when facing a difficult situation.
[28:04 - 28:38]The speaker believes in the power of the "secret," which is to focus on what you want.
[28:39 - 28:54]The next question is from @KaleiDokai (on Twitter) and asks how to get everything done.
[28:55 - 29:23]It's important to focus on what you want in any situation.
[28:55 - 31:13]The speaker talks about their busy schedule and their struggle to find time for themselves
[29:04 - 31:06]The speaker shares their personal experience and desire for balance in their own life
[29:23 - 30:00]The constant accessibility of technology has made it difficult to disconnect from work or communication.
[30:06 - 30:25]The speaker mentions receiving emails while in the shower and feeling pressure to respond immediately.
[30:16 - 34:43]The speaker talks about their busy schedule and their struggle to find time for themselves
[34:49 - 35:35]They mention the pressure to constantly be productive and the difficulty in finding time for relaxation and self-care
[35:35 - 38:34]The speaker discusses the importance of acknowledging self-care and making time for it
[36:38 - 37:27]They mention the constant pressure to achieve more and the idea that happiness is always in the next thing
[37:28 - 39:03]The speaker talks about the need for society to embrace contentment and the negative effects of constantly striving for more
[38:06 - 39:26]The speaker discusses the importance of acknowledging self-care and making time for it
[38:47 - 41:07]They mention the pressure to constantly be productive and the difficulty in finding time for relaxation and self-care
[41:08 - 42:18]The speaker shares a personal experience of feeling overwhelmed and using a notebook to process their thoughts and needs
[42:25 - 43:01]They discuss the pressure to constantly be someone or something more than who they are and the negative impact it can have
[43:02 - 43:35]The speaker mentions the dysfunction in constantly striving for more and the need to prioritize self-care and balance in order to avoid burnout.
[43:35 - 43:48]The speaker discusses the pressure society puts on young adults to achieve success at a young age.
[43:48 - 44:37]The speaker shares their experience with meditation and observing nature, including animals.
[44:38 - 45:01]They highlight the importance of doing tasks that take less than five minutes immediately.
[45:02 - 46:33]The speaker talks about their first apartment and their priorities, including struggling with being vegan.
[45:15 - 46:50]They talk about the societal pressure to achieve success and the importance of taking small actions.
[46:51 - 48:12]The speaker talks about their first apartment and their priorities, including struggling with being vegan.
[48:13 - 49:07]They mention learning how to do laundry and the importance of learning basic adult tasks.
[48:31 - 48:52]The speaker talks about their first apartment and their priorities, including struggling with being vegan.
[49:07 - 49:33]They talk about the societal pressure to achieve success and the importance of taking small actions.
[49:18 - 51:46]They mention learning how to do laundry and the importance of learning basic adult tasks.
[51:47 - 52:35]The speaker talks about their first apartment and their priorities, including struggling with being vegan.
[52:35 - 53:39]They discuss the importance of learning how to cook for oneself and how it can save money.
[53:00 - 54:25]The speaker gives tips for eating healthy, including using a rice cooker and incorporating spices.
[54:25 - 55:31]The speaker encourages listeners to trust themselves and learn from their mistakes.
[54:45 - 55:18]They highlight the importance of doing tasks that take less than five minutes immediately.
[55:19 - 56:03]Person advises not to beat yourself up for not knowing something
[55:31 - 55:36]The speaker advises to Google everything to learn and become more capable.
[55:36 - 56:20]Reminds listeners that everyone is constantly learning and no one has it all figured out
[56:20 - 56:45]Person advises not to beat yourself up for not knowing something
[56:45 - 57:56]Person shares a story of falling in front of a person who may have been a celebrity
[57:56 - 59:32]Person admits to being a pessimist and skeptical about stories like this
[58:03 - 59:13]Person shares a story of falling in front of a person who may have been a celebrity
[59:14 - 1.00:48]Person admits to being a pessimist and skeptical about stories like this
[59:32 - 1.01:16]Person shares a story of falling in front of a person who may have been a celebrity
[1.01:16 - 1.02:29]Person advises not to beat yourself up for not knowing something
[1.01:47 - 1.02:23]Encourages listeners to send in their own embarrassing stories to the podcast
[1.02:04 - 1.02:35]Discussion about the embarrassment of falling in front of someone you admire
[1.02:35 - 1.02:40]Encourages listeners to send in their own embarrassing stories to the podcast
[1.02:41 - 1.03:08]Reminds listeners to rate the podcast and watch the video version on YouTube
[1.03:08 - 1.03:44]Person advises not to beat yourself up for not knowing something