No One's Going To Save You: Building The Life That You Want Through Self Clarity and Accountability
Are you waiting for a divine intervention to change your life? In this episode, I sit down with Yoli Inácio to talk about self-clarity, accountability, and what it really takes to build the life that you want. We discussed:Giving yourself permission to try Following your excitement and why curiosity mattersTaking ownership of your decisions and your lifeBreaking free from the victim, savior, and prosecutor rolesPivoting in your career and navigating changeLetting go of past versions of yourself to build new ones Yoli Inácio is a Brazilian brand strategist and creative director based in Barcelona with 14 years of experience in brand strategy, design, mentoring, and creative direction. Known for blending creativity with practicality, she brings depth, clarity, and innovation to brands and individuals. Yoli teaches at BAU and IED Barcelona and is the founder of Endless-ID, a community for creative self-development.Yoli's socials:https://www.instagram.com/yoliinacio/https://www.instagram.com/endless___id/More about ENDLESS-ID: www.endless-id.comThe Adults' Table Socials:https://www.instagram.com/theadultstableshow/https://tiktok.com/@theadultstableshow
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Not Every Discomfort Is a Sign That You're In The Wrong Place
In today’s world, where we're constantly plugged into everyone’s lives and bombarded by the illusion that everyone is happy all the time, we’ve started to believe that any discomfort means we’re in the wrong place or not living life the "right" way.We’ve bought into the cheap advice of “If you feel this way, it’s not for you,” and by chasing a perfect life free of any “negative” emotions, we only end up more frustrated, anxious, and unfulfilled.In this episode, I dive into why we sabotage ourselves by thinking we should always be happy and comfortable. I also offer an alternative perspective on how to approach life.
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Why Does Making Friends as an Adult Feel So Difficult?
Does anyone else find it tough to make friends as an adult? Or at least think about it often?The older I get, the more I'm okay with having just a few really good friends. But at the same time, I’m realizing how important it is to surround ourselves with people we like. And that a true friend doesn’t have to be someone you share everything in common with.As I've moved countries and gone through so many changes, I've faced some real challenges in making new friends and maintaining the ones I already have. In this episode, I dive into some of those challenges and talk about:Making the first movePutting in the effort to nurture friendshipsSetting boundariesNavigating everyone's busy schedulesDealing with fear of rejection and insecuritiesCome join me at the adults table and let’s talk about friendships!
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Leave the Past Behind (Including the Good Moments and the "Unlived" Life)
Feeling stuck? Like the best version of yourself is behind you—either in the past or in the choices you didn’t make and the life you didn’t live?To truly enjoy the present and create a fulfilling future, we need to let go of the past. Not just the painful moments, but also the good ones and the life we never lived.In this episode, I discuss:The power of taking responsibility for your life, even when you're not at fault for what happened to you.How the "unlived life" can be a way of escaping reality and avoiding responsibility.The danger of living in a "provisional" state, where you see your current life as just a placeholder for your "real" life.How to shift your perspective on the past so you can move forward.Take a seat at the adults’ table!Socials:https://instagram.com/theadultstableshowhttps://www.tiktok.com/@theadultstableshow
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Why Do You Keep Falling into the Same Relationship Patterns?
Have you ever found yourself stuck in the same relationship patterns, no matter how hard you try to break free? Life often tries to show us something about ourselves through repeated experiences, and relationships are no exception. In this episode, we’ll dive deep into why these patterns keep resurfacing and what we need to become aware of in order to break free and create healthier relationships.We’ll explore:Secondary Gains: Uncover the hidden benefits behind repeating unhealthy relationship patterns.Misaligned Desires: Recognizing when what you think you want and what you truly desire are out of sync.Comfort in Predictability: Why we often stick with what’s familiar, even if it means avoiding deeper emotional growth or change.Projection: How the way you see yourself can be reflected in your relationships.Desires vs. Actions: Is there a disconnect between your relationship goals and the actions you’re taking to get there?Choosing the Wrong Places: Are you still looking for love in places you no longer want to be?Creating the Life You Want: How to align your actions with your desires to attract the right partner for you.Join me this week as we explore how to recognize and break free from the relationship patterns that no longer serve you.
For accountable young adults craving authentic, actionable self-knowledge content. Through short solo episodes and 1-hour+ interviews, host Fernanda Rodrigues sparks reflection with digestible insights and a touch of ”borogodó.”
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