This is season 3's last episode. Request from Masha -- if any of these episodes or the resources shared within have helped you or meant something to you, please reach out to masha@boldadulting.com to let me know. I'm not sure when the next season will be, but I promise it is coming. Suggestions for guests (including yourself!), topics, other podcas…

NOTE from Masha: As these episode are being released, the world is dealing with the coronavirus crisis. Because all episodes in the season were recorded well in advance, this is not discussed on the show. I hope that you will apply the same themes that we discuss throughout the Bold Adulting podcast to coping and supporting both yourself and others…

NOTE from Masha: As these episode are being released, the world is dealing with the coronavirus crisis. Because all episodes in the season were recorded well in advance, this is not discussed on the show. I hope that you will apply the same themes that we discuss throughout the Bold Adulting podcast to coping and supporting both yourself and others…

NOTE from Masha: As these episode are being released, the world is dealing with the coronavirus crisis. Because all episodes in the season were recorded well in advance, this is not discussed on the show. I hope that you will apply the same themes that we discuss throughout the Bold Adulting podcast to coping and supporting both yourself and others…

[content warning: eating disorders & body shame] In episode 1 of a two-part episode, Voice Actor and Coach, Podcaster, and Marketing Specialist Tawny Platis shares about what makes her confidence waver, how teaching helps remind her how far she’s come, and and how she keeps picking up the phone even knowing rejections are common in voice acting. We…

Shijia gets help on her confidence as it relates to doing science/grad school in a non-native language, asking for feedback, and comfort interacting with men as a result of cultural upbringing. Homework: Ask for feedback Tip: Ask for 1 thing you did well and 1 thing you did better (to avoid receiving the “It was good but…” structure of feedback) Ti…

[content warning: suicidal ideation] Transformational Life Coach Shannon Parsons shares her recovery from childhood pain and loneliness, how observing another family gave her valuable perspective, and how she raised her children according to her values. Email Shannon Mentioned in this episode: Improv for Entrepreneurs class, through O.Improv Wonder…

Sam gets help with stressing over the possibility of being judged on a first date and about the risks of running a business. Mentioned in this episode: Homework: Then What/Worst Case Scenario, adapted from Then What exercise Homework: Don’t Worry, Prepare Tip: When sharing something difficult, give the person a year to deal with the info and come a…

Ray receives help with 1) navigating body image and consent issues in dating and 2) finding the confidence to make social change. Mentioned in the episode: 100 Rejection Letters challenge Pat 2.0 Podcast - provides advice on taking effective action Homework: Keep folder of nice things people have said about you In this coaching session, we talk abo…

In session three of Nora’s confidence coaching session series, she gets help with letting go of unworthiness and perfectionism. Mentioned in this episode: Landmark Forum Homework: Gratitude journaling, including gratitude about your own skills, traits, and experiences Homework: Note down your strengths and accomplishments, including those that came…

In session two of Nora’s confidence coaching session series, she gets help with fear of looking bad when trying new things. Mentioned in this episode: Homework: Move pennies between pockets to count unhelpful thoughts The idea of “Do It Scared” (not waiting to be totally ready before taking action) Landmark Forum Homework: Avoiding Pink Elephants (…

In session one of Nora’s confidence coaching session series, she gets help with fixating on body image and focusing on learning instead of perfectionism. Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3! See Nora’s Instagram: Makeup by Nora Lu Mentioned in this episode: Food Psych Podcast - about intuitive eating and Health At Every Size Tip: destroy or throw out scal…

In this confidence coaching session, Lucy gets help 1) navigating awkward conversational moments and 2) identifying goals and taking action. Please forgive us for some background noise. :) Remember: "Trying is cool" - Lucy Mentioned in this episode: Greater Good Storytelling: coaching and workshops by storytelling consultant Nathan Young Tip by Luc…

Business Coach Geraldine Carter shares how she helps women entrepreneurs find their confidence while growing their businesses, how she navigates career transitions when the path ahead is uncertain, and how she notices norms without conforming to all of them. Mentioned on the episode: She Thinks Big (formerly Focused Business Coaching), including Ge…

In part 2 of a two-part interview, Podcaster and writer Jordan Morris shares his experience with self-soothing when unemployed, how self-esteem affects his social anxiety, why it can be hard to feel ok about downtime in a culture that expects constant productivity, and why sharing a creative project can be more daunting than creating it. Jordan’s T…

The Bold Adulting podcast is coming soon! We’ve been away focusing on a bunch of things, including creating resources to help YOU with your confidence, authenticity, and confidence. The next Bold Adulting podcast season fill feature 8 confidence coaching sessions, 5 interviews, and the audio from a Success in Grad School & Beyond workshop. Reach ou…

In this bonus episode between seasons 2 and 3 of the BoldAdulting podcast, writer & podcaster Jordan Morris discusses with Masha how the characters on his sci-fi comedy Bubble articulate their needs and boundaries, navigate choosing between privacy and authenticity, try things that may not work out, and deal with difficult feedback. Also hear Jorda…

In the last episode of season 2, Mental Health Podcaster Andrew of Andrew in the Gap Years shares his big dream goal of training all undergrads in active listening, how he prepares for social settings to prevent a vicious cycle of social anxiety, how as a child he learned to fear making mistakes, and his secret for actually having fun at job interv…

In part 2, Graduate Career Counselor Giulia Hoffmann shares about her experience questioning gendered messages about confidence, choosing which battles to fight, her reasons for wanting to earn her PhD since she was 6 years old, and how she felt when she finally earned that PhD. Listen to part 1. Find Giulia on LinkedIn Email Giulia: gkhoffmann@ucs…

In part 1, Graduate Career Counselor Giulia Hoffmann opens up about feeling like the only grad student who wasn’t trying to become a professor, the changes she made to her job applications to finally find a great job, and a trick for using procrastination to find your dream job. Find Giulia on LinkedIn Email Giulia: gkhoffmann@ucsd.edu Discuss this…

[content warning: sexual assault] Elyse Wojnowski-Anders shares about the surprising effect running has on her confidence, how sex work can counter traditional societal body messages, and why she shares openly about her experiences with sexual assault and addiction. Find Elyse on Facebook or InstagramEmail Elyse: elyse.anders@gmail.com Discuss this…

The cast of the Grossmont College Treasure Island show shares about their desire for specific critical feedback, why they aren’t single-mindedly focused on getting to Broadway, and the many confidence-boosting benefits of being in theater. Interviewees (and their character names): Del Nieto (Billy Bones) - Instagram and Facebook Delia Mejia (Captai…

Science Communicator Dave Farina of the Professor Dave Explains YouTube channel and the Professor Dave Debates podcast opens up about how his projects are a refuge from stress, his journey in and out of multiple graduate programs, and why it’s important to calibrate your expectations based on your goals. Find Professor Dave Explains and Professor D…

Med Student Cuong Lieu discusses presenting yourself differently with friends vs. colleagues (code switching), how applying to med school affected his confidence, and the importance of having doctors who speak the same language as their patients. Find Cuong on Facebook. Discuss this episode with fellow Quirks! Follow BoldAdulting on Twitter. Email:…

In this solo episode, Masha the Quirky Qonfidence Qoach provides 7 simple steps to reach out to people for career/life advice, to make connections, to thank people for something they’ve made or done, or to follow up after meeting someone. The steps include: Choose the careers you want to learn about. Choose/find people. Write the email. Say hello. …

If any thoughts popped up while you listened, email me - masha@boldadulting.com. Right this second, just do it! Write 1 sentence, 5 sentences, or pages and pages, no need to worry about the structure. masha@boldadulting.com. Just tell me what you thought about. Even if it's been a long time since the episode and you aren't sure what to say, just sa…

BoldAdulting season 2 is here! In the first episode, Quirky Qonfidence Qoach Masha shares why she embraces her many failures, shares the struggles shared with her by many scientists, and gives 12 tips for becoming a more confident and happy individual. Discuss this episode with fellow Quirks! Recorded at the annual banquet of the Society of Women E…

Mo Anderson shares how graduating college made a huge step in her confidence, how she finds role models, and what responsibilities she feels mentors have in shaping the confidence of young minds. Email Mo including to encourage her to get her singing on YouTube! Comment on this episode at boldadulting.com/blog/2017/3/20/podcast-singer-research-asso…

In this audio blog, I rant about the structure of feedback in academia. I discuss how this affects confidence, a moment that defined my views about feedback, my proposed way to better let people know what they're doing well and how to improve, and why I think getting no positive feedback is a nonsensical and counterproductive approach among talente…

Speaker and consultant Jess Pettitt shares how her body image changes based on who she’s with, the contrast between the high of being on stage and the loneliness of returning to hotel rooms, and how publishing her book Good Enough Now challenged her own feelings of feeling good enough now. Comment on this episode or share your thoughts at boldadult…

Speaker and consultant Jess Pettitt shares 6 tips for feeling good enough now! (Yes, now. Not at some future time when you're finally perfect.) Comment on this episode or share your thoughts about how to feel good enough now at boldadulting.com/blog/2017/2/13/podcast-6-tips-for-feeling-good-enough-now-with-jess-pettitt Find Jess on her website, @je…

Science communicator (and recent PhD recipient!) Kellie Vinal opens up about how mentors saved her confidence during a grad school low, how collaborators help keep her going strong, and how being self-conscious while telling stories can backfire. Comment on this episode or share your thoughts about confidence in science at boldadulting.com/blog/201…

UCSF med student Ashleigh Nelson shares how she's rebuilding her confidence after a stressful med school application process, how community helps her feel strong, and the shocking hazing practice our future doctors go through. Email Ashleigh for advice at ashleigh.lauran@gmail.com Comment on this episode or share your thoughts about confidence in m…

Evan Bernstein, co-host of the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe podcast, shares how he got over being nervous being on stage in front of huge audiences at skeptical conferences like The Amazing Meeting, how he instills confidence in his kids, and why he doesn't let online trolls get him down. Find Evan: @SkepticsGuide The Skeptics' Guide to the Univ…

Science writer Dr. Ian Street shares about how his past experiences with depression have made him stronger today, the surprising upside of being self-conscious while talking, and his dreams for his career transition into a full-time science communicator. Find Ian: @IHStreetTheQuietBranches.comRecovering Academic Podcast Find BoldAdulting: @BoldAdul…

Journalist and podcaster Sanden Totten talks about his experience with confidence in the media, how his body image has affected the creative projects he pursues, and how the 2016 Donald Trump election has thrown a new dilemma his way. Find Sanden: @SandenTotten SandenTotten.com Find Sanden's podcast Brains On: @Brains_On BrainsOn.org Find BoldAdult…

Sisters of Flow podcaster De'Nicea Hilton and I discuss confidence when talking about issues most people shy away from! Find De'Nicea: @SistersofFlowSistersOfFlow.com Find BoldAdulting: @BoldAdultingBoldAdulting.com Sponsored by the BoldAdulting online class: How to deal with the 3 most stressful parts of grad school: AKA All grad students think th…

I discuss 9 reasons why grad students have such low confidence. Here they are: 1) They're among the people who (like them) were the best in undergrad. 2) They only hear people answer/ask questions in class when those people know the answer and don't hear all the times their classmates had no clue. 3) They're trained by people who are more experienc…

I interview Dr. Lenny Teytelman of the protocols repository Protocols.io. We discuss grad school stress, including that pesky bugger imposter syndrome (the feeling many grad students get that they aren't good enough), and how to deal with it. Lenny also shares why grad school is great preparation for many non-faculty positions, including in start-u…

Cara Santa Maria of the Skeptics Guide to the Universe and Talk Nerdy podcasts discusses her experience with confidence in grad school and in the media. Find Cara: @CaraSantaMaria CaraSantaMaria.com Find BoldAdulting: @BoldAdultingBoldAdulting.com Sponsored by the BoldAdulting online class: How to deal with the 3 most stressful parts of grad school…