The Freshman Adult Podcast

The Freshman Adult Podcast

Adulting is one thing, but doing it for the first time...is another! Welcome to the Freshman Adult Podcast. It's your latest class in the "school of life" for the early adult, and the perfect place for anyone brave enough to give adulting a try--just without all the pressure. Whether you're an emerging adult, or been around the block for a while, join us for unfiltered conversations on the ups and downs of adulting. From the pressure to "have it all together" to the vulnerability of not knowing what’s next, we create space for authentic stories, tips, and hard-earned lessons from those of us that are on the journey, right along with you. So grab a bev, snack, or even a fellow freshman adult friend, and let's figure life out together, by getting real with one another and embracing the process of adulting together. You ready? Cuz class is offically in session! New episodes drop EVERY week!! Join the Freshman Adult Community on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thefreshmanadultpod/ Watch us The Freshman Adult Podcast instead!: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAasViRBmZZ5NJassPcWIx1J_Wtricbn&si=knuAXikgC58dHmOV Let's get more acquainted! Follow me on socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thenicolebethany/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolebethany Download the Spreaker App: https://www.spreaker.com/show/6710994/episodes/feed

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December 8, 2025 24 mins
We're LIVE at Culture Con 2025! Tune in for an excited episode where we got to catch up with Will Toms, Entrepenuer, Author, Visionary, and co-founder of the REC Philly. Thank you Will for taking the time out to drop a few gems on us! 


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LIFE UPDATE! Life's been kind of a...mess...a lot...all over the place--can't really put it into words-- yet I've been learning how to keep showing up. Click the links below to tune into the full life update anywhere you listen to podcasts! 

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"I'm Transitioning into Being Fully Independent...Where Do I Start?" | Q&A EP 06

Welcome to Office Hours--an opportunity to ask your Freshman Adult questions. Today's question comes from Orah, who asked for advice on the realities of transitioning into being fully independent and how to prepare for it. So we talked about ONE thing I recommend focusing on in preparation. However your season of transition may look--this one answer...
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NOPE! Stop skipping this class...it's called "Process". You couldn't tell that to me though...at least not until now. I get raw and honest in this episode---Freshman Adults, join me as I opens up about the moments I've tried to skip the —  “the Class of Process.” This class isn’t in any syllabus, but it’s the essential for learning how to facing struggles and growing into more of your authentic self. I share how skipping it led to ...
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What do you do when life takes an unexpected turn? LIFE IS...unexpected at times. That's exactly how my day was. I LOCKED MYSELF OUT OF MY CAR...but decided to talk about it anyway. What started as a frustrating moment turned into something much deeper. I started thinking about this question: How can we navigate life's unexpected and also learn how to find peace amidst the Ups and Downs. How do we LIVE between both the grief and th...
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Having a tough day or moment? Need a few minutes to catch your breath? Me too friend...
Let’s chat. We're in this together. 10 minutes and you'll get re-focused and motivated to keep moving forward. Tune into this week’s episode for some encouragement for your week!  Find out what happens when we surrender control in our Freshman Adulting journey. Life has a funny way of throwing curveballs at us… but there’s one key HACK we need to...
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This one got a little emotional… but it was honest. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Life is hard, and in this episode of the Freshman Adult Podcast we open up about the messy, unfiltered side of adulthood. I share a personal moment on how I’m learning to navigate life’s difficult seasons—while still choosing to show up in a healthy way. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to “have it all together,” you’re not alone. From holding onto hope and faith, to authe...
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Your 20s are often called the best years of your life… but honestly, adulthood can feel like a messy, exciting, and confusing first day at a brand-new school. In this premiere episode, we explore what it means to be a Freshman Adult —a new adult navigating your 20s with curiosity instead of shame.


💡 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
  1. Who I Am – Meet me, Nicole-Bethany, your guide and fellow Freshman Adult in the school of life
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