Full Send into Adulthood: A Podcast Supporting Young Adults

Eps. 10: Make the Choice- How Trusting Your Decisions Unlocks Peace (and New Adventures)

Summary: In this episode, Cielle shares insights about decision-making. She dives into the real struggle of self-doubt after making choices, sharing the tip that we can choose to make our decisions "right" for us in that moment, and the value of trusting past decisions. Cielle also talks about why your journey and personal growth from making decisions matter more than the final outcome, encouraging you to embrace the process and the lessons you pick up along the way. Whether you're feeling unsure about a big decision or just want to learn how to trust your path, this episode has you covered. Keywords: decision-making tips for young adults, self doubt after decisions, trust yourself, genz, personal growth from decisions, embracing the journey, decision making, commitment, choices, life lessons, journey, self-reflection Takeaways: * Self-doubt loves to show up after we make a decision — it’s totally normal. * Committing to a choice is how you actually live that choice. * Trusting your past decisions can help quiet the self-doubt noise. * Honestly, the journey usually teaches you way more than the destination. * Making decisions means juggling a lot of different things — it’s not always simple. * It’s okay to change your mind! That’s part of the process. * Walking your path often leads to surprises you never saw coming. Seriously!   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Personal Story 03:49 Committing to a Choice Matters 07:25 Committing to a Choice is an Action 10:30 When Choosing brings up a Doubting Spiral 12:34 Trusting Your Past Self's Decision-Making 15:22 Changing Paths and Experiencing the Journey 16:55 The Purpose of Making Choices 19:32 Conclusion 20:17 Engage and Connect with the Podcast 21:40 Supporting the Podcast Community   As always, a big thank you to my amazingly wonderful and very cute husband for the intro- and to my friends, Miracle Laurie and Bobbo Byrnes, for their song Effin' Groovy in the outro.  Both of these humans have NEW albums out now- that are REAL good- so go check them out too.     Thank you for taking a listen!

Eps. 9: Syllabus Secrets- Unlock College Success in Week 1

Summary: I know those Syllabi can be boring- and yet... the syllabus is basically a type of agreement or contract that you agree to by staying in the class. Yup- no signature required. You can also use it as the cheat code to ensure you survive (and thrive ;) in the class. I'm breaking down the parts of the syllabus I highly suggest you read and how to use it to your advantage. Spoiler: Not all classes are the same, and neither are the instructors. So, pick the ones that vibe with your priorities! And always keep an eye on those emails from your prof—they can override anything in the syllabus.  Tune in, and let’s make this semester your best one yet! 🚀   Keywords: syllabus, college, student success, student support, agreement, contract, rules, consequences, grades, financial aid,  understanding, instructors, grading, attendance policies, communication, emails, learning preferences, addendums   Takeaways: * Syllabi function as a type of contract between students and instructors in college * Staying in a class implies agreement to the terms outlined in the syllabus * Changes or addendums to the syllabus communicated often supersede the original syllabus (even via email) * Students should consider their learning preferences and priorities to make informed choices when selecting classes * You have the option to choose classes and instructors that align with their learning preferences and needs   Sound Bites: * "What people don't tell you about the syllabus is that it is basically a contract. * "By you staying in the class, you are agreeing to the terms." * "Differences in syllabi can be the difference in your grade, passing or failing, and getting financial aid."   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Syllabus as an Agreement 01:32 Sections of the Syllabus to Pay Attention to: Grading 05:30 Instructors often Determine How they Accommodate Absences 07:40 The Significance of School Emails  12:15 Choosing Classes and Instructors Based on YOUR Priorities 18:00 Engage and Connect with the Podcast 19:22 Supporting the Podcast Community   Special Thank You:  To my amazing partner, Brandon Ward, for the intro. AND to the amazing Miracle Laurie and Bobbo Byrnes for their tune Effin' Groovy in the outro.  So lucky!

Eps 8: College is a Tool to Enhance Your Life

Summary: The purpose of the university is to serve and enhance the lives of students. Colleges and universities are tools that can be used to pursue interests, explore possibilities, and fulfill personal curiosities- for YOU. Students- you get to approach the college experience with meeting your needs and wants. The analogy of a restaurant is used to illustrate the idea that students have the power to choose their experiences and that it can be tailored to individual preferences, goals, and circumstances.  Make it fit you!   Keywords: college, university, purpose, serve, enhance, students, tools, interests, possibilities, advocate, experiences, tailored, student success, college life   Takeaways: * The purpose of the university is to serve and enhance the lives of students. * College is a tool that can be used to pursue interests, explore possibilities, and fulfill personal curiosities. * Students- you are allowed to approach the college experience with your personal and specific intentions and advocate for yourself to ensure you get what they want and need.   Sound Bites * "The purpose of the university, aka the purpose of a job, can also be to serve you." * "Approach college like going to a restaurant - choose what you want, advocate for yourself, and tailor the experience to your preferences." * "You are allowed to switch classes, change majors, and make changes to your college experience."   Chapters 00:00 The Purpose of College: Serving and Enhancing Students' Lives 04:56 Advocating for Yourself: Choosing the Right Courses and Majors 09:44 Personalization and Flexibility: Considering Preferences and Circumstances 12:51 Exploring Opportunities: Making Changes and Trying New Things   Special Thank You:   To my amazing husband for the intro.  And to my amazing friends- Miracle Laurie and Bobbo Byrnes for their tune, Effin Groovy, that is in the outro. I am surrounded by the best!

Eps 7: Independence and Freedom in a Marriage? with Brandon Ward (her husband)

Summary In this conversation, Cielle and Brandon discuss their relationship and the concepts of independence/freedom as it pertains to their marriage. They share their first impressions of each other and talk about their journey of getting engaged, moving in together, and how to keep a long lasting relationship from not 'getting boring'. They discuss the stereotypes and societal expectations surrounding marriage and highlight the importance of communication and transparency in maintaining a strong partnership. In this conversation, Cielle and Brandon discuss the challenges and joys of marriage, including the importance of investing in each other's passions and interests, the beauty of communal care,  the importance of assuming good intent, and being intentional in showing love.   Keywords relationship, marriage, independence, moving in together, roommates, communication, transparency, marriage, challenges, joys, investing, passions, interests, communal care, financial independence, freedom, love languages, assuming good intent, intentional care, life coach, life coaching, colorado life coach, denver life coach, relationship tips   Takeaways * Marriage is a choice and not necessarily a loss of independence (depending on the definition) * For us, communication and transparency are super duper necessary * Stereotypes and societal expectations should not define a marriage * Maintaining a strong relationship requires reassessing and adapting along the way * Investing in each other's passions and interests is important in a partnership * There is beauty in communal care and depending on each other for livelihood and subsistence. * Assuming good intent and being intentional in showing love is crucial * Keeping the relationship from getting boring can include creativity, creating weird and fun moments, and finding joy in the ordinary * Love languages that feel supporting can shift hourly- you can actually ask for what you need.     Sound Bites * "Living together as a couple requires open communication and transparency." * "Moving in together is a personal choice and doesn't have a one-size-fits-all approach." * "Marriage is a commitment to be in it together, supporting and loving each other." * "There is a beauty in communal care, in being able to take care of each other and be able to depend on people." * "It feels good to be able to trade off and support each other. I know we are going to be that team."   Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:36 Topic Intro: Is there Freedom and Independence in Marriage? 03:05 Brandon Introducing Himself 05:06 How We Met and Got Engaged 08:21 Any Advice on Moving In Together? 14:37 What Was Our First Impressions of Each Other? 19:47 How Do You Make It Feel Like You Are Not Roommates? 24:22 Independence and Marriage? 40:04 Freedom and Marriage? 45:55 What Has Tested Our Marriage The Most? 50:01 Tips to Not Let the Relationship Get Boring 54:22 What To Do If Love Languages Don't Align?   Mentions: Thank you, Brandon Ward, for being my partner, being a guest on this episode, and also for creating the intro.  I love you. Big thank you to Miracle Laurie and Bobbo Byrnes for the music used in the outro Effin' Groovy.  AND, if you have not checked them out yet- they both have amazing music out with new albums and singles! Woot!

Eps 6: Feeling Good about Choosing COLLEGE or NOT College

Summary: This episode focuses on being at the helm of choosing whether college is right for us right now or not, feeling really good about the choice, and how not to be disappointed by the outcome. Dr. C emphasizes the importance of choosing either as a value add towards winning this game of life that we are playing. There are various reasons why people choose college, such as pursuing a specific career, exploring different interests, or fulfilling familial expectations. There are also various reasons why people choose not to go to college, such as not needed a degree to prove worth, which is also valid. Cielle encourages listeners to trust themselves and make decisions that align with their values and aspirations.   Keywords: college, college experience, intrinsic motivation, career, exploration, familial expectations, end goal, trust, decision-making, first gen, gen Z, young adults, adulting, empowerment, redefine success, purpose driven, personal growth, live on your own terms, authentic self, mindfulness, break the stigma, life coach, fulfillment, personally meaningful life   Takeaways: * Choose college for yourself and find intrinsic motivation. * Have a clear goal(s) and utilize college as a tool to achieve them. * We are allowed to explore different interests and use college (or not college) as an opportunity for personal growth * Foundational to adulting is beginning to trust ourselves and make decisions that make sense to us right now   Sound Bites: "There are a variety of ways to do this thing called life, there are a variety of ways to even do this thing called college, that will have it so that either you get to graduation and you have it feel really luscious and fulfilling, or there are ways to go through it where you get to that graduation and it feels empty and it feels disappointing." "There are ways to choose not to do college and have it feel life crap, like you're a disappointment, like you let people down. And there are ways to choose not doing college that fills you up with respect and feeling proud of yourself" "College becomes a value add in the game of life." "A job is not guaranteed; because college degree equals job is not a formula in the real world."   Chapters: 00:00 How to Make the College (Not College) Experience Feel Worthwhile for You 03:02 Different Reasons for College 04:46 Having the College (Not College) Experience Feel Fulfilling and Yummy 08:08 Choosing Your Path 20:39 Trusting Yourself and Your Journey 22:12 Finding Joy in the Pursuit of Your Goals Mentions: As always, thank you to the amazing Brandon Ward for voicing the into (he is a wonderful husband too)- and to the amazing Bobbo Byrnes and Miracle Laurie for their song Effin' Groovy in the outro.  It is pretty Effin' Groovy!  Heehee.