Tag: self-improvement
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Let’s talk money and all the things you should hear in your twenties – GUS Ep. 26
Heather worked for two years and then went to college. It taught her to budget her money carefully and to only spend money that she actually had in her pocket. […]
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How do you not overload yourself? How do you stop proving yourself? How do you quit something? – GUS Ep. 25
Some people take on too much. And they only notice it when things have already gotten too stressful or deadlines are missed. We discuss noticing your own behavior and watching […]
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It’s “exceptionalities”, not “disabilities” – and other great things we can learn from an amazing young woman who is helping others every single day – GUS Ep. 24
Emily is giving herself to her students before, during, and after class. And she’s studying for her Master’s. Hopefully a Ph.D. someday, so she can help even more. But her […]
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Recent college graduates ARE making it in the real world, but it’s challenging – just ask Katie – GUS Ep. 23
Katie graduated college right at the start of the pandemic. Recent college graduates ARE making it in the real world. She used college to figure out where her boundaries were […]
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Anxiety about graduating and the future is very high right now. Focus on the controllables – GUS Ep. 22
Kyle is worried about his future. Frankly, he’s worried about his whole generation’s future. Partly because his own future is up in the air. He’s changed major. He doesn’t know […]
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Meet a young entrepreneur who’s made it all work out despite some serious early struggles – GUS Ep. 20
Seth is a recent college grad who has a full-time job but has also started his own media property called In-Between Media. Now it has a staff, thousands of hits, […]
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How to be a successful college student and college athlete – GUS Ep. 17
Some people think college athletes have it easy. In reality, it’s quite the opposite. They have it harder. Much more of their time is taken up with practice and games, […]
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Can a passive young woman become a better communicator? – GUS Ep. 16
Michelle discovered her “passive” form of communication didn’t work for her when she was younger. So she gradually worked on it and now believes she can, most of the time, […]
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(College) Interview with a campus Student Government President – GUS Ep. 12
Leadership. Pandemic. Getting involved. Mentoring. Career development. Networking. I discuss it all with Alex, twice elected Student Government Association president at a mid-sized western Pennsylvania university. Great advice for college […]
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Depression and Hope for a Brighter Future – GUS Ep. 10
Depression is a very serious topic for young adults, especially during this time of global pandemic. Cassidy and I have both experienced depression and talk at length about our differing […]
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Depression, thriving, and finding balance in life – GUS Ep. 9
Every young adult is going to find their breaking point sometime. I found mine at age 22 and a senior in college. I talk about it with Michelle and then […]
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(College) Finding and Navigating Friendships After High School – GUS Ep. 7
Megan has experienced the good and the bad of college friendships. So have I as a matter of fact. In this episode, we talk about how to find friends, how […]
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Should I get a credit card? What do I look for? – GUS Ep. 5
In this weeks’ podcast, Brooke is deciding whether to get a credit card in her name. She’s nervous for several really good reasons, but in the end, I think I […]
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Why are these workplace relationships so hard? – GUS Ep. 4
Michelle tells me about a workplace relationship that didn’t go very well. Turns out someone was stabbing her in the back, but being nice to her face. I talk this […]
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Welcome to the GUS! Podcast. – GUS Intro.
Yes, growing up sucks. But it doesn’t have to. There are many solutions to the dilemmas you face, both the every day and the life-changing. In this introduction, I explain […]
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