Avoiding disappointing others might keep the peace – but at what cost?In this episode, I explore why trying to meet everyone's expectations can slowly disconnect you from yourself. You might think that you are being a good daughter, friend, or partner – but if it comes at the expense of your authenticity, is it sustainable?We'll talk about the guilt, the fear of rejection, and how to find a healthier balance – one where you can stay true to your values without abandoning the people you love (or yourself).00:00 Intro1:20 Why we're so afraid of disappointing others 4:32 The link between disappointment and authenticity8:42 How fear of disappointing others holds you back in life10:13 Staying stuck in life to avoid upsetting people11:02 Redefining disappointment11:25 People's expectations are not always your responsibility11:52 It's impossible to fulfill everyone's expectations12:38 When the pressure is just in your head14:00 How to become more comfortable with disappointing people Come have a seat at The Adults' Table! Follow The Adults Table on social media https://instagram.com/theadultstableshow/https://tiktok.com/@theadultstableshowSubscribe to our newsletter https://substack.com/@thefernandarodrigues
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What's It Like to Travel the World for a Living?
What's it really like to travel the world for a living?In this episode, I sit down with Miguel Sant'Anna (aka Guelmi) – a wanderer, storyteller, and loyal son and friend – who has explored 38 countries and built a Youtube community of nearly 100,000 subscribers along the way.Whether you dream of living on the road or just love honest conversations about courage, identity, and chasing your own path, come have a seat at The Adults' Table!00:00 Intro2:50 Miguel's story, from waiter to content creator15:53 The ups and downs of traveling full-time 22:30 How traveling has changed Miguel 26:54 Traveling is addicting 30:00 Overcoming fear 38:17 Starting where you are, with what you have 40:24 Let life surprise you 44:30 Taking calculated risks46:26 Having low expectations and celebrating small wins47:30 "Dream with your hands" 53:38 Advice for future full-time travelers Guelmi's socials:• Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@guelmiporai• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guelmi.poraiThe Adults' Table socials:• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAdultsTableShow• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theadultstableshow• TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@theadultstableshow
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The Feeling of Being a Foreigner
Adapting to a culture is more than participating in its customs and understanding what individuals value, how they behave and what matters to them. It’s about questioning your own identity, re-discovering, and expanding it. That is both liberating and disorienting.I left my home country when I was 23. Back then, I had no idea how much culture shapes the way we see ourselves.In this episode, I dive into some of the core feelings that come with being a foreigner and how to navigate a hybrid identity that is formed once you leave your home country.00:00 Highlight00:32 My background, moving countries and changing 03:30 3 phases when moving countries10:11 Identity, Culture, Language, Belonging11:10 How is our identity formed 14:10 Our identity is supposed to be stretched15:14 Why culture impacts our identity16:27 7 ways that changing cultures can affect us19:30 Why humans long to belong 21:20 Is language just a communication tool?23:00 To understand a language vs. to feel a language24:09 The 3 layers of language25:42 Key concepts26:25 How can we better navigate a cultural change If you live abroad and find it hard to put your experience into words, come grab a seat at The Adult’s Table and let’s talk about it!Instagram: @theadultstableshow TikTok: @theadultstableshow
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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.
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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