Adulting Decrypted
We prepare young adults to be independent powerhouses for life.--Who We Are: The Adulting Decrypted team is composed of a Dad and his three sons: Roscoe(Dad - age redacted), Ashton(22), Gene(18), and Gideon(14). How We Started: As a family we have always tried to have at least one meal together daily. The meal that typically ends up being is dinner. One night in particular near the beginning of the COVID pandemic, our conversation started with Roscoe mentioning that he had recently read a news article stating that an Ivy League college was offering “Adulting,” classes. These classes were being offered in the hopes that they might be able to educate students who were struggling with common “Adult” tasks. It didn't make sense to us that someone would have to enroll in an Ivy League school to learn things that nearly every person has to deal with daily. To us it seemed that things like shopping, laundry, mental health, communication, taxes, loans, and so much more should be basic knowledge before taking on the substantial challenges of modern life. Eventually the idea was floated that there should be a podcast that can be accessed for free that would help people gain insight into these things that we thought we knew fairly well. Since COVID-19 had caused unemployment and school schedule changes for all of us we thought that there could be no better thing than for us to take on this challenge. Less than a month later, after several planning meetings and countless hours of research, we had recorded and uploaded our first episode.
Episodes
134 episodes
Hey Dad: Insurance, Liability, Comprehensive, Collision
Understanding Car Insurance: Full Coverage vs. Liability OnlyHey everyone! In this episode, we dive into the nitty-gritty of car insurance. Learn the key differences between full coverage, liability only, and other essential types of ins...
HOA, Hey Dad
HOAs Explained: What You Need to Know Before Buying Your First Home!In this episode, we dive into the essentials of Homeowners Associations (HOAs). Discover what an HOA is, the pros and cons, and how it can affect your property and lifes...
"Hey Dad, When Do I Need New Tires?" – A Practical Guide to Tread, Safety & Smart Buying
Is it time to replace your tires, or can you squeeze out a few more miles? In this episode, we answer the classic question: "Hey Dad, when should I get new tires?" Using the simple penny test (while we still have pennies!), we dive int...
S-7 E-18 Finale - Adulting Decrypted Quiz
In the season 7 finale of 'Adulting Decrypted', we embarked on a journey of games, discussions, and introspection on adulting. With a special guest. From revisiting past episodes through a quiz, this episode was a blend of entertainment and pro...
S-7 E-17 Finance 104 (Roth IRAs)
Embark on a financial journey with us as we explore financial accounts in the Roth IRAs world of mutual funds and index funds. Discover the importance of investing early and where. Engage with us through social media, suggest topics, and suppor...
S-7 E-16 5 Steps to Solve Your Problems
Today Dad takes us through a series of enlightening discussions where we explore problem-solving techniques, share personal reflections, and emphasize the significance of confident action in overcoming hurdles. Together, we uncover the essence ...
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S-7 E-15 Finance 103
Embark on an insightful journey through financial literacy and investment strategies as we delve into understanding different account types, including checking, savings, CDs, IRAs, and brokerage accounts. Gain practical tips on managing these a...
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S-7 E-14 Adulting Quiz
In this one we laugh and try to determine who is the most adult out of the group. Dad won for sure. However, Ashton was close behind with Gene and Gideon tying for last. If you want to take the quiz here it is! F...
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S-7 E-13 Open Mindedness
In this episode of Adulting Decrypted, we explore how refraining from judging others can promote empathy, encourage open-mindedness, reduce stress, and foster personal growth. As we share personal experiences and discuss the importance of self-...
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S-7 E-12 Celebrate Good Times
In this episode, we dive into the power of celebrating small wins, focusing on motivation, recognition, positive messaging, and team building. By sharing personal experiences, we explore how acknowledging victories can drive individual and coll...
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S-7 E-11 Financial Literacy 102
On this episode we had a ton of fun covering finances this is the 102 version of the episode. We covered CSP not a budget. This is borrowed from Ramit the CSP is conscious spending plan.Net worth on topline just to have it....
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S-7 E-10 Life takes turns, no one is the expert on your life | ft. Jake Strack |
This episode is about Jake Strack and his road to adult hood. There is not a straight path. There can and will be twists and turn and it is part of the process. Jake has a belief that most people don't know what they are doing...
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S-7 E-9 Financial Literacy 101
This one we go over financial independence vs security and cover some very basics of finances. Do you know what your net worth is? Assets-Liability= Net Worth... Do you know how much you spent last month? Re...
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S-7 E-8 Listening Through Filters with Larry Chatterton
In this episode we talk about listening skilz and how they can set us apart. How there are 10 diffrent types of filters to be aware of. You can reach Larry @ Larry@larrychatterton.com ... We learned to be aware of what you are...
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S-7 E-7 Wellness, 8 Areas to Think About
Gene Lead this Episode on Wellness! We talk about the 8 areas of Wellness, Physical, Intellectual, Social, Emotional, Financial, Occupational, Environmental, and Spiritual.Today we had a fun discussion of the differe...
S-7 E-6 Job Interview Skills
We had a great conversation about what we need to do for job interviews. Join us today as we look through skills specifically for job interviews and some general communication skills.It might be hard right now to find a "job" so when yo...
S-7 E-5 How to Make Friends in College
Join us this week, where we discuss the ins and outs of making friends in college. As we chat, we touch on navigating roommate relationships, making good use of social media to meet people, and finding your crew among new groups. Our frie...
S-7 E-4 Fear Stuff
We discuss running from Bears, Avoiding Rattle Snakes and the occasional heigh story. We had a fun time discussing Fears and how to overcome them and to realize what we need to do to improve our chances of feeling Brave! Find this and man...
S-7 E-3 Sextortion
In this episode we discuss a scary trend that every parent, grandparent and adult decrypted listener needs to know about. Thanks #CrimeJunkies for the info. We cover what it is, who to talk to and the dangers of being scammed as wel...
S 7 E 2 Words and how they hurt and help! Word for the Year!
This one we discuss how words hurt you and sticks and stones might be less painful. To ourselves and others! Find your word for 2024, Ashton is discover, Gene is Connect, Gideon is Consistency and Dad is flow. We spend a lot o...
S-7 E-1 Effecient vs Effective
In this episode we talk about the many ways we could have came home from the Pirate Ship! Effective vs efficient! And what does it mean to us! When do we prioritize efficiency over effectiveness? Mass marketing, being be...
Season 7 Prequel
Update with All 4 of us Back together! We learn what we are all doing! Gene shares about his mission and how the podcast helped and things he can do better! Gideon shares that we are not in New Mexico, and how he likes going t...
S-6 E-18 A truth about Goal setting, Gid gives us a Challenge
This episode reminded us that we all are struggling hitting our best life. There is so much to do and so much we need to get done. Putting our goals first is a big priority. However, we still missed them and did not get all do...
S-6 E-17 The crew plays "Family Feud" Or lets go fishing!!!
On this one we play family Feud about adulting and what we can do better. What we need to do better! This one was a fun chance to grow, win and .... someone won... someone lost! But we had fun. We also included some tips and t...