Best Maria Passingham Podcasts (2024)

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Searching for Inner Peace and Calm 45:27

3h ago45:27

45:27

Brandon is on a quest, searching to find exactly the right Brandon he wants to be. He knows it’s a Brandon filled with calm, quiet, and serenity. But is it that simple? We dive into Brandon’s journey, exploring the challenges he faces in his quest for inner peace. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http…

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Figuring Out Freelancer Finances 42:07

4d ago42:07

42:07

Brian Leitten joins us to dive deep into the world of freelance finances. When you don’t have the security of a consistent gig or a corporate safety net offering insurance and a 401k, you have to take matters into your own hands. We share essential tips and strategies to help you navigate the waters of saving, investing, and ensuring you're taking …

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Live from Washington Square Park 44:49

19d ago44:49

44:49

Robin & Producer Steph set up shop in the heart of Washington Square Park, equipped with a table, chairs, and microphones ready to try something new: speed advice. Our guests popped in, asked for advice, and we set a timer for five minutes. Topics covered include: how to get motivated when your day job takes all your energy, how to make your kid do…

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Seeing Your Worth The Way Others Do 39:39

27d ago39:39

39:39

Brian, an actor, writer, filmmaker, and all-around amazing human joins us to talk about how despite his many accomplishments, he finds himself grappling with self-doubt. He often imposes barriers and limitations on his potential, fearing the possibility of failure. We talk about the importance of trusting one's instincts and embracing the belief th…

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Further Away Yet Closer Than Ever (With Love Letters' Meredith Goldstein) 46:04

1M ago46:04

46:04

Meredith Goldstein, known for her fantastic podcast and column Love Letters, and her hilarious sister, Brette Goldstein, a casting director join us for a chat about sibling connections. These two are not just close – they're each other’s person, and they recently found themselves on opposite coasts. We delve into their journey of well...adjusting t…

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Finding Happiness in the Hustle 41:51

1M ago41:51

41:51

Micaela, a 20-something stand-up comic and improv performer, joins to talk about balancing dreams with daily life. With aspirations to soar in her career, Micaela finds herself caught up in her daily routines, leaving little room to set concrete goals and map out her path to success. Stick around for a special appearance by Judy Gold, sharing her c…

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How to Be Positive During Dark Days 43:10

2M ago43:10

43:10

Robin and her wife Mary delve into their fears and anxieties. The end of the world, the relentless march of climate change, and the tumultuous political landscape have left them feeling utterly hopeless. Bill Burke, founder of The Optimism Institute and the host of the Blue Sky podcast, joins the conversation live to share his infectious positivity…

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Handling One-Sided Friendships 48:58

2M ago48:58

48:58

Libby joins to explore the delicate art of managing friendships where one person seems to monopolize the airwaves. How do you handle friends who consistently take up all the air in the room, leaving you feeling unheard and unsupported? We discuss strategies for setting healthy boundaries, and how to gently assert your need for equal airtime without…

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Encore Episode: When Your Parents’ Finances Leave Scars 39:49

2M ago39:49

39:49

Robin's just got back from vacation where she spent all her time and all her money on her family. So it seemed only fitting that we re-visit an episode all about family finances. Jennifer and her dad, Arnold join to talk about how generational trauma can affect the way you think about money. In Arnold’s case, his parents were broke and he became fr…

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Recognizing Depression and Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms 41:05

3M ago41:05

41:05

Author, teacher, and father Matt Bindig opens up about his struggles with recurring depression and the unhealthy behaviors he's turned to when trying to cope. Matt shares his personal story with vulnerability and honesty, offering listeners a glimpse into the challenges he's faced on his mental health journey. To learn more about Matt or his books …

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Navigating Love and Parenthood Post Divorce 39:49

3M ago39:49

39:49

Tenea is a seasoned actress and a mom extraordinaire. Her life took an unexpected twist—when her teenage sweetheart became her ex-husband. In this candid chat, we talk about the balance of finding love, carving out moments for self-care, and mastering the art of being an excellent parent. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ…

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The Perpetual Pursuit 44:33

3M ago44:33

44:33

Why do we sabotage our own success? Meet Michał, a relentless goal-chaser who never lets himself bask in the glow of achievement. As soon as one milestone is conquered, he’s off to the next. In this episode, we dive into the psyche of perpetual pursuit. Is it ambition or anxiety that fuels our drive? Can he find a kinder, gentler way to navigate li…

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Beyond the Resume: Navigating the Early Career Jungle 40:20

3M ago40:20

40:20

We sit down with Newt, a recent grad facing the challenges of kick starting their career. Newt's resume is packed with self-produced work, but they worry it's not being taken seriously. They open up about the anxiety and impatience that comes with the pursuit of professional growth. We chat about the hurdles that folks who are early in their career…

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Money Matters: Unveiling the Roots of Financial Wellness with Aja Evans 42:14

3M ago42:14

42:14

Aja Evans, a financial therapist and coach, sheds light on the connections between debt, money problems, and the impact of parental influence on our financial habits. From navigating the challenges of growing up with parents who didn't teach you about money to coping with the repercussions of parents using money as a means of emotional support, we …

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Finding Balance: Saying No to Overcommitment 49:27

4M ago49:27

49:27

Hannah, a college student, who finds herself constantly overwhelmed by her packed schedule joins us to talk about juggling multiple projects and struggling to prioritize self-care. We explore the pitfalls of overcommitment and the importance of setting boundaries, and offer advice and practical tips on learning to say no, setting realistic goals, a…

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Laughing Through Grief 33:11

4M ago33:11

33:11

Sara and Katie are two sisters embracing life's twists and turns in the year after the loss of their mom. They share their comical missteps, mishaps, and the unexpected joys discovered in laughing together. Their journey is a story of resilience, sisterhood, and finding light in the midst of loss. If you want more Sara and Katie videos, you can fin…

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Where Are They Now: Getting Some Work Life Balance 43:21

4M ago43:21

43:21

As the team prepares to come back with season four, we're catching up with previous guests to see how they're making out with the problems they shared with us. Enjoy this season three re-run with Ewan and stay tuned to the end for an update on how he's doing. Season four of Well..Adjusting launches on March 19th! * Ewan is a writer and a music jour…

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Where Are They Now?: Across the Political Divide 46:40

5M ago46:40

46:40

As the team prepares to come back with season four, we're catching up with previous guests to see how they're making out with the problems they shared with us. Enjoy this season three re-run with Robin's sister Kim and stay tuned to the end for an update on how they're doing. Season four of Well..Adjusting launches on March 19th! * Robin’s sister K…

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Where Are They Now?: Who Determines Your Worth in the Workplace 37:55

5M ago37:55

37:55

As the team prepares to come back with season four, we're catching up with previous guests to see how they're making out with the problems they shared with us. Enjoy this season two re-run with Deb JJ Lee and stay tuned to the end for an update on how they're doing. Season four of Well..Adjusting launches on March 19th! * Deb got lowballed by a pre…

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Where Are They Now?: It Ain't too Late to Fix Your Finances 42:39

5M ago42:39

42:39

As the team prepares to come back with season four, we're catching up with previous guests to see how they're making out with the problems they shared with us. Enjoy this season one re-run with Aileen and stay tuned to the end for an update on how she's doing. Season four of Well..Adjusting launches on March 19th! Aileen is tired of being in mother…

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Where Are They Now?: The Tumultuous 20s 42:43

5M ago42:43

42:43

As the team prepares to come back with season four, we're catching up with previous guests to see how they're making out with the problems they shared with us. Enjoy this season two re-run with Taylor and stay tuned to the end for an update on how she's doing. Season four of Well..Adjusting launches on March 19th! Taylor is in the middle of a bunch…

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Well…Adjusting LIVE! Part 2 38:05

6M ago38:05

38:05

Robin and Producer Steph take the show to a bar for live questions from folks with problems enjoying cocktails. We hear from Adrian who wants to know how to get back out there after a break up, Claudia who is navigating a move to NYC, and Robin’s wife Mary drops by for a chat about how to support your partner. Well…Adjusting is an editaudio origina…

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Well…Adjusting LIVE! Part 1 41:23

6M ago41:23

41:23

Robin and Producer Steph take the show to a bar for live questions from folks with problems enjoying cocktails. Susan from season 2 drops by for an update, Julia asks about a coworker taking credit for her work, Baron and Barron ask about inconveniencing their friends with their wedding location pick, and Alex asks about how to come out of a funk a…

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Relationsh!t 50:52

7M ago50:52

50:52

Marco and Tony Critelli, A.K.A. the Critellis, join to talk about navigating a gay marriage that’s also interracial. We also talk about how to protect your partner in a society that isn’t always safe. Links: Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race Well…Adjusting is an editaudio original. It is exec produced by Steph Colbourn and Robin …

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When Family Controls You With Money 45:24

7M ago45:24

45:24

Ruby joins to talk about her overwhelming debt. We uncover that her financial problems stem more from family, identity theft, and setting boundaries rather than overspending. We talk about solutions for those times when family members use money to control. Our Expert of the Day, Aja Evans, is a board certified therapist who focuses on financial wel…

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“I Blame My Sex Life at 60 on My Childhood" 35:19

7M ago35:19

35:19

It's no secret that sex changes as you age, but this listener, who is single in her sixties, is having trouble escaping the ideals of sex that shaped her in her formative years. Girls were taught that sex was meant for after marriage and that it wasn't something to be discussed. It was not something empowering, let alone playful. As she stands with…

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Holiday Triggers and Glimmers with Dr. Money 50:34

7M ago50:34

50:34

Dr. Money and Robin talk surviving the holidays. We’ve got tips for avoiding family drama and regressing to your 12-year-old self. We chat about how to recognize when you need a break from the fam, and we have a spicy game of “Naughty or Nice?” Montinique McEachern (A.K.A. Dr. Money) is a licensed family and relationship therapist. She is the host …

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“I Love My Relationship, But I Want to Go to Couples Therapy” 37:20

8M ago37:20

37:20

This confession gets into a topic that carries a lot of stigma: couples therapy. Most people think, “If you’re in counseling, your marriage, relationship, whatever, is about to be kaput.” Not so! People seek out therapy together for a number of reasons other than hating each other’s guts, like our listener on this episode, who wants to go to couple…

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How to Stop the Cycle of Debt 51:13

8M ago51:13

51:13

Danielle joined us to talk about a recurring cycle in her family. They spend. They get into debt. They get out of debt. Then they start spending all over again. Turns out, her problems are not just about the spending, but more about the issues of addiction, trust, and family patterns. Well…Adjusting is an editaudio original. It is exec produced by …

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“I Can't Find Closure After My Friend Broke Up With Me” 44:28

8M ago44:28

44:28

A friendship breakup can hurt more than a romantic breakup, especially when you don’t see it coming. This listener's friend of over a decade suddenly lost her dad by suicide. She supported her through this grieving process—her friend even shared sensitive details about her dad's death that she likely didn't tell anyone else. One day, our listener's…

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How to Get Out of Your Own Way 44:25

8M ago44:25

44:25

Becky is a stand up comedian and a writer who spends a lot of time worrying about if she’s enough. She worries so much that it gets in the way of her taking next steps. We talk about how to believe in yourself and take the next right actions in spite of that unhelpful narrative that lives inside our heads. For more Becky Veduccio comedy check out: …

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“I Had a Sex Dream About My Best Friend’s Boyfriend” 39:05

8M ago39:05

39:05

Our listener had a sex dream about her best friend's boyfriend. 😟 She's never really been into him, so now she feels super awkward. What does this kind of dream mean? Does she secretly like her best friend's boo?? Our guest Layne Dalfen founded The Dream Interpretation Center in Montreal in 1997. She has been a lecturer at Concordia University in M…

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What to Do After a Layoff 40:46

8M ago40:46

40:46

Sinead’s career was in high gear until the tech industry hit some snags and the layoffs began. She found herself without a job, having to move back home to Ireland, and wondering what her next move should be. Naturally, we talk about all the things to do after a layoff, and we are joined by Julie Teague, an HR specialist for some specific post-layo…

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“I Don’t Want to Work Hard—I Want to Be Delusional” 34:35

8M ago34:35

34:35

The world sucks. Your imagination is probably a nicer, safer place. The listener in this episode is writing in to ask if it's irresponsible to give herself permission to be delusional. If everyone else on TikTok can be delulu, why can't she? Our guest Antoni Bumba is a transgender content creator dominating multiple niches with her notorious pop cu…

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Do I Have to Give Up On My Dreams? 44:38

8M ago44:38

44:38

Sigrid took the leap and quit her soul-sucking marketing gig to pursue her dreams of writing and producing a literary podcast. But her dream gig isn’t paying the bills and she now has to figure out her next steps. Can she keep the dream job or a version of it, or does she have to head back to the corporate world? We talk marketing, networking, and …

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Across the Political Divide 43:55

9M ago43:55

43:55

Robin’s sister, Kim bravely joins to discuss the political chasm between the two sisters. How do they maintain a healthy relationship when they sit on opposite sides of the political aisle? We get some important Expert of the Day advice from Tania Israel, an authority on how to connect across political lines. Our Expert of the Day Tania Isreal, is …

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"I H-A-T-E My Best Friend’s New Partner" 47:59

9M ago47:59

47:59

Sometimes, telling your best friend the truth means that feelings might get hurt. In these situations, you have to ask yourself, “Am I willing to risk a friendship to do what I believe is the right thing?” Our listener is not a fan of her best friend’s girlfriend and things are moving quickly—like, moving in together after six months quickly. Shoul…

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Confronting Feelings About Adoption 43:56

9M ago43:56

43:56

Mia was born in Colombia and adopted by an Italian-American family in New Jersey. Her childhood was idyllic, but as a young adult, she found herself grappling with feelings of, less than-ness around her Colombian heritage. She’s trying to figure out how to simply be Mia, embracing all of her culture and identity. Well…Adjusting is an editaudio orig…

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“I Have a Huge Crush on a Co-worker…and I’m Married” 37:00

9M ago37:00

37:00

It's just nature that we want what we can't have. In this confession, our listener is struggling with an office crush that's been haunting her for 18 months. "It's so painful as nothing will ever happen between us but the infatuation is so persistent," she says. Oh, and she's married, which makes matters worse. How can she get this man out of her h…

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“I Can’t Travel in Peace While Being Black” 42:59

9M ago42:59

42:59

Our listener caught the travel bug from influencers on Instagram, but she's afraid that she will have a different experience than them in the same beautiful, dazzling locations across the globe because she's Black. Her family members and friends have shared their tales of racism while traveling abroad—being mistaken for a sex worker in Italy or bei…

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Tackling the Open Road 45:33

9M ago45:33

45:33

Susan is terrified of driving and has been since her first attempt at getting her license when she was sixteen. Now she wants to face her fears and deal with some past trauma so she can get out on the open road and maybe let her wife ride shotgun every once in a while. Well…Adjusting is an editaudio original. It is exec produced by Steph Colbourn a…

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The Sex Confessions Episode! 35:18

9M ago35:18

35:18

We're switching up the format in this episode and hear confessions from SEVERAL listeners related to a topic that we probably (unfortunately) all know something about—bad, weird, and awkward sex. At Cosmo, we’re all about having good sex, but sometimes, things just go awry. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ You live and you learn from those experiences, but you sure never…

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Getting Some Work Life Balance 40:45

9M ago40:45

40:45

Ewan is a writer and a music journalist who never sits still. He writes because he loves it, but he also writes because he’s afraid it might all disappear. We investigate how to believe in yourself and trust that you are good enough, goddammit! Well…Adjusting is an editaudio original. It is exec produced by Steph Colbourn and Robin Hopkins. Thank y…

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“My Ex Told Me I Don’t Make Enough Money to Be With Him…But I Can’t Stop Thinking About Him” 47:18

10M ago47:18

47:18

There are bad exes...and then there are harmful exes. Unfortunately, this discussion is focused on the latter. Our listener was stuck in a relationship with a person who, along with his family, went out of their way to rob her of her self-worth. Now that she’s single and free, she’s having trouble picking up the pieces from her time with this man. …

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Who Are You Without Your Job? 45:44

10M ago45:44

45:44

HGTV host Mina Starsiak-Hawk joins to talk about the ending of her job and the impact it’s had on her. From worrying about the future of her team members to wondering what’s next for her. Oh, and processing all those pesky feelings that came up around this transition. Well…Adjusting is an editaudio original. It is exec produced by Steph Colbourn an…

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“I’m Torn Between My Family and My Dream Job in the Big City” 48:21

10M ago48:21

48:21

Building your life after college is an emotional game of "choose your own adventure." Our listener is just about to graduate, and while her dream has been to live in New York City and pursue a career in fashion journalism, her family just bought a home far away from Manhattan. She's faced with a choice: Stay with her family and find a remote job or…

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Well...we're award nominated! 1:51

10M ago1:51

1:51

Vote for Well...Adjusting in the in the 'Most Inspirational Podcast - Episode' category here. Listen to the Neurodiverge-attude! episode here. -- Well…Adjusting is an editaudio original. It is exec produced by Steph Colbourn and Robin Hopkins. Thank you to Maria Passingham, Kathleen Speckert, and the whole editaudio team. Follow Robin @realrobhops …

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"Opening Up My Marriage Sexually Nearly Ended in Divorce" 37:42

10M ago37:42

37:42

Opening up a relationship can be a very fulfilling and exciting choice for a couple. In this instance, our listener and their partner opened up their marriage sexually but agreed to draw a boundary: no catching feelings. Still, her spouse fell in love with someone else and it nearly ended in a divorce. How should they build their relationship bac…

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Millions or Billions...Introducing Season Three! 1:18

10M ago1:18

1:18

Numbers don’t matter. We’re here for the PROBLEMS! This season Robin and Steph get into the weeds (and the driver’s seat!) to help our guests untangle and understand what’s holding them back. From work addiction and layoffs to family political divides and fear-of-driving struggles — Season Three is full of problems…and solutions too. First episodes…

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"I’m Annoyed by My Friend’s Credit Card Debt" 44:29

10M ago44:29

44:29

Is it helpful or nosy to give your friends unsolicited financial advice? In this episode, our listener is sick of their friend borrowing money to pay their electric bill when Miu Miu shoes are sitting in their closet and their credit card is maxed out. All we know is that setting boundaries with your bestie gets sticky when money is involved. Our g…

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