I Guess I’m an Adult Now...

Text us and share your adulting stories! Discussing Black Men, Drugs & the Mental Health Crisis Nobody Talks About. In this week’s episode, we sit with Dr. Ahmed Al-Khatib, a board-certified psychiatrist based in Brooklyn, New York, who is challenging the way mental health is treated. Through his “Mental Fitness” approach, Dr. Ahmed combines clinical psychiatry with physical fitness, lifestyle changes, and emotional intelligence to help people actually heal and not just cope. Whether you’re a man who has never been given the language to express how you feel, someone from a culture where mental health simply wasn’t talked about, or a person quietly battling addiction while looking completely fine on the outside, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. Find Dr. Ahmed Al-Khatib: Instagram: instagram.com/dralkatib TikTok: www.tiktok.com/t/ZTBgr4379/ Direct booking: https://psychiatryinmotion.com/dralkatib Submit your adulthood dilemmas to get them answered on the podcast. https://forms.gle/q5VA4y1xfBLz1tyQ8 Subscribe and join the community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch / Listen and don't forget to subscribe for more honest conversations on adulthood. Chapters: 00:00 — Introduction & Meet Dr. Ahmed Al-Khatib 02:20 — Men’s Mental Health & The Silence Epidemic 08:00 — Growing Up Without Mental Health Language 12:49 — The Holistic Mental Health Approach 17:14 — Why Exercise Is Non-Negotiable 20:33 — Advice for Overwhelmed Men 24:48 — The Feelings Wheel & Emotional Language 28:46 — Substance Use and How it Affects Your Brain 36:05 — How to Talk to Someone Struggling With Addiction 40:56 — ADHD: Overdiagnosed or Overlooked? 53:13 — Mental Health Resources 55:25 — Book Recommendations 57:41 — Where to Find Dr. Ahmed ____________________ You can also listen on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-guess-im-an-adult-now/id1810057948 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTnICKr8KoafopcFoOLqR?si=ef446f1c3802432e Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟ https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions? info@chiziduru.com (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! Let BetterHelp connect you with a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit my sponsor https://betterhelp.com/chizi and enjoy a special discount on the first month! If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or the therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: https://www.betterhelp.com/faq _________________________ Have you ever felt stuck, lost, or secretly afraid of how far you could actually go? In this episode, Chizi sits down with Isimemen, a career and life growth strategist, speaker, and founder of the Fulfilled program, which has helped women secure over $7 million in combined salaries and step into six-figure roles. She’s been coaching and strategizing for nearly a decade and brings a rare combination of faith and real-world results to every conversation. They talk about how to find your purpose when you’re confused, how to break the limiting beliefs holding you back from real success (including the fear of making more money than everyone around you), and red and green flags when investing in a life coach. This is one of those episodes you’re going to want to come back to. Chapters 00:00 — Intro 00:25 — Meet Isimemen 02:47 — The Toilet Story That Changed Everything 08:18 — How to Get Clear on What You Want 12:03 — Fear of Success Is Real (And Here’s Why) 14:24 — How Growing Up Nigerian Capped Her Dreams 16:32 — Why Everyone Needs a Coach 22:28 — Green Flags & Red Flags in a Coach 26:01 — You Have to Do the Work 27:37 — How to Invest in Yourself When You’re Broke 33:28 — Why Faith Has to Come First 40:09 — Wife, Mom of 4, CEO — How She Does It All 44:35 — Her Coming to Faith Story at 16 53:10 — Nigerian Dad Wanted a Doctor. God Had Other Plans. 59:50 — What Would You Tell Your 17-Year-Old Self? Connect with Isimemen: Website - https://www.isimemen.com/ Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/isimemen ____________________ You can also listen on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-guess-im-an-adult-now/id1810057948 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTnICKr8KoafopcFoOLqR?si=ef446f1c3802432e Catch up on: The very first episode of Season 1 ⬇️ I’m Starting Life Over at 29 - Ep 01 https://youtu.be/rucAJBDkc3c You might like the Previous Episode ⬇️ My African Dad's Unfiltered Michael Jackson Stories | $300 on Tickets in 1983, Visiting Neverland... - Ep 25 - https://youtu.be/Nr2lI5fSzvw If You’re In Between Phases of Life Right Now, Watch This! - Ep 24 - https://youtu.be/ysgKGI5BjyQ?si=ecrPyty85keJwUtf How Tiffany Aliche Rebuilt Her Finances and Became a Millionaire in 7 Years! - Ep 22 https://youtu.be/mPHjMXW8128 My Weightloss Journey, Pregnancy, & Starting a GLP-1 - Ep 21 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVbDH6wpzpU I was Diagnosed with ADHD at 29: My Experience - Ep 18 - https://youtu.be/LJw2Hsg_GgQ?si=XVZiqZuZ0jfafcWS She was Fired, Found God, and made $150k in 30 days. Meet Cedoni Francis - Ep 17 - https://youtu.be/3H8G-9qcRJA?si=mR5VS-j96uVuJ3FX Abstinence, Sexuality, & Dating At 30 as a Christian - Ep 16 https://youtu.be/9ZiruNLbnq8?si=NUOwA_zNB5GU0ZTB Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟ https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions? info@chiziduru.com (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) FTC: This video is sponsored. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! In this episode, I get to chit-chat with my African dad, a lifelong Michael Jackson superfan (arguably his BIGGEST fan in his own words), and what it really meant to grow up with the King of Pop. We’re talking about listening to Michael Jackson records in his village, spending $300 in 1983 on a Victory Tour ticket at Madison Square Garden, calling out of work two days early just to ensure nothing interfered, and what it felt like to watch Michael Jackson perform live. He also shares the moment he heard Michael Jackson had died, what it was like to visit Neverland Ranch, and why decades later, the love has never faded. If you grew up with Michael Jackson, or you just want to understand what he actually meant to a generation of people who built their whole identity around his music, this one is for you. Submit your adulthood dilemmas to get them answered on the podcast. https://forms.gle/q5VA4y1xfBLz1tyQ8 Subscribe to @ChiziDuru and join the community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Subscribe and join the community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch / Listen and don't forget to subscribe for more honest conversations on adulthood. ____________________ You can also listen on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-guess-im-an-adult-now/id1810057948 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTnICKr8KoafopcFoOLqR?si=ef446f1c3802432e Catch up on: The very first episode of Season 1 ⬇️ I’m Starting Life Over at 29 - Ep 01 https://youtu.be/rucAJBDkc3c You might like the Previous Episode ⬇️ Navigating Careers, Uncertainties, and Life Transitions as An Adult - Ep 24 - https://youtu.be/ysgKGI5BjyQ?si=ecrPyty85keJwUtf How Tiffany Aliche Rebuilt Her Finances and Became a Millionaire in 7 Years! - Ep 22 https://youtu.be/mPHjMXW8128 My Weightloss Journey, Pregnancy, & Starting a GLP-1 - Ep 21 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVbDH6wpzpU I was Diagnosed with ADHD at 29: My Experience - Ep 18 - https://youtu.be/LJw2Hsg_GgQ?si=XVZiqZuZ0jfafcWS She was Fired, Found God, and made $150k in 30 days. Meet Cedoni Francis - Ep 17 - https://youtu.be/3H8G-9qcRJA?si=mR5VS-j96uVuJ3FX Abstinence, Sexuality, & Dating At 30 as a Christian - Ep 16 https://youtu.be/9ZiruNLbnq8?si=NUOwA_zNB5GU0ZTB Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟ https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions? info@chiziduru.com (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! In this episode, we get real about the in-between stage, that quiet, uncomfortable period between where you are and where you’re trying to go. We’re talking fear of failure, burnout that won’t quit, spiritual signals you might be ignoring, and why feeling stuck might actually be exactly where you’re supposed to be right now. I also share personal stories about choosing content creation over medical school, burning out at the height of my success, and what finally gave me clarity when nothing made sense. If you’ve ever felt like everyone else has it figured out while you’re still trying to find your footing, this one is for you. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction: The In-Between Stage 00:42 - What Is the In-Between Stage? 01:57 - Fear of the Unknown & Fear of Failure 03:10 - How Fear Keeps You Frozen 04:15 - Regret Minimization: Making Decisions You Won't Regret 06:20 - Filling the Information Gap 07:45 - Medical School vs. Content Creation: My Story 09:30 - The Spiritual Side of Transitions 10:44 - Burnout as a Signal, Not a Setback 12:30 - Finding Alignment Through God & Introspection 14:00 - Embrace the Discomfort: Pressure Makes Diamonds 15:10 - Pivoting Later in Life & Career 16:00 - Stay Humble & In Experimentation Mode 16:45 - Practical Questions to Ask Yourself 17:30 - Build Skills, Nurture Your Network 18:10 - Final Thoughts: You Are Not Behind Subscribe and join the community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch/Listen, and don't forget to subscribe for more honest conversations about adulthood. ____________________ You can also listen on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-guess-im-an-adult-now/id1810057948 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTnICKr8KoafopcFoOLqR?si=ef446f1c3802432e Catch up on Youtube: The very first episode of Season 1 ⬇️ I’m Starting Life Over at 29 - Ep 01 https://youtu.be/rucAJBDkc3c You might like the Previous Episode ⬇️ Sex, Faith & Marriage: The Truth on Abstinence as a Christian Woman - Ep 23 - https://youtu.be/sEnAOFDuLag?si=Keq1XtCzHh7iTSQ- How Tiffany Aliche Rebuilt Her Finances and Became a Millionaire in 7 Years! - Ep 22 https://youtu.be/mPHjMXW8128 My Weightloss Journey, Pregnancy, & Starting a GLP-1 - Ep 21 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVbDH6wpzpU I was Diagnosed with ADHD at 29: My Experience - Ep 18 - https://youtu.be/LJw2Hsg_GgQ?si=XVZiqZuZ0jfafcWS She was Fired, Found God, and made $150k in 30 days. Meet Cedoni Francis - Ep 17 - https://youtu.be/3H8G-9qcRJA?si=mR5VS-j96uVuJ3FX Abstinence, Sexuality, & Dating At 30 as a Christian - Ep 16 https://youtu.be/9ZiruNLbnq8?si=NUOwA_zNB5GU0ZTB Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟ https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions? info@chiziduru.com (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! Get Sade’s book: Ready. Set. Wait: http://amzn.to/3EcRpD4 Imagine being single and abstinent for 13 years. No situationships. Just you, God, and a promise you’re still waiting to see come to pass. That’s exactly where Sade Turner found herself for 13 years, trusting God with her love life. In this episode, Sade gets honest about what that journey actually looked like. The slip-ups, the seasons of anger at God, and the moment she almost settled with an atheist. She also shared what happened when she finally stopped trying to help God and let him do the work for her. If you’re a woman in your waiting season, or you just need proof that God hasn’t forgotten you, this episode is for you. Follow Sade: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sheissadeturner Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sheissadeturner Chapters 00:00 — Introducing Sade Solomon-Turner 03:51 — Her Coming to Faith Story 10:04 — Why She Committed to Abstinence 14:13 — What Waiting Actually Cost Her 19:03 — Allowing God to take charge 25:12 — The Temptation to Settle 29:34 — The Counterfeit Right Before Her Husband 32:34 — The Slip-Ups, The Shame & Coming Back 37:53 — How to Abstain Without Shame 41:11 — The Real Consequences of Premarital Sex 44:18 — How to Actually Hear God’s Voice 50:51 — What Faith Looks Like After Years in the Walk with God 52:13 — When God’s Promise Doesn’t Come in Your Lifetime 54:49 — Praying for Healing That Never Came Subscribe and join the community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch / Listen and don't forget to subscribe for more honest conversations on adulthood. Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟ https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions? info@chiziduru.com (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! Get Tiffany’s book, Get Good with Money ➡ https://getgoodwithmoney.com/ _____________________________________________________ She was $300K in debt, sleeping in her middle school bed at 30, no job, and 7 years later, she was a millionaire. Now, she runs an 8-figure business and has helped over 2 million women reach financial wholeness. In this episode, Chizi sits down with Tiffany Aliche, The Budgetnista, New York Times bestselling author of “Get Good With Money" and guest expert on Netflix’s “Get Smart With Money”, for one of the most honest, funny, and genuinely life-changing money conversations we’ve had on this podcast. If you’ve ever felt behind, ashamed of where you are financially, or just confused about what to actually do with your money, this episode is for you. Follow The Budgetnista (Tiffany Aliche): Youtube ➡ ⁨@Thebudgetnistablog⁩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebudgetnista/ ____________________ You can also listen on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-guess-im-an-adult-now/id1810057948 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTnICKr8KoafopcFoOLqR?si=ef446f1c3802432e Catch up on: The very first episode of Season 1 ⬇️ I’m Starting Life Over at 29 - Ep 01 https://youtu.be/rucAJBDkc3c You might like the Previous Episode ⬇️ My Weightloss Journey, Pregnancy, & Starting a GLP-1 - Ep 21 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVbDH6wpzpU I was Diagnosed with ADHD at 29: My Experience - Ep 18 - https://youtu.be/LJw2Hsg_GgQ?si=XVZiqZuZ0jfafcWS She was Fired, Found God, and made $150k in 30 days. Meet Cedoni Francis - Ep 17 - https://youtu.be/3H8G-9qcRJA?si=mR5VS-j96uVuJ3FX Abstinence, Sexuality, & Dating At 30 as a Christian - Ep 16 https://youtu.be/9ZiruNLbnq8?si=NUOwA_zNB5GU0ZTB Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟ https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions? info@chiziduru.com (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! Let BetterHelp connect you with a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit my sponsor https://betterhelp.com/chizi and enjoy a special discount on the first month! If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or the therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: https://www.betterhelp.com/faq _________________________ Nobody warns you about the moment you see yourself in a photo and barely recognize the person looking back. In this episode, I'm getting completely unfiltered about my body — the weight gain cycles, a sugar addiction that nearly tipped me into pre-diabetes, and the honest conversation I had to have with myself before anything actually changed. This isn't about chasing a body type or caving to outside pressure. It's about getting real with yourself, understanding your body, and building habits that actually stick. If you've ever felt stuck in the same cycle with your weight, your cravings, or your relationship with food — this one is for you. Subscribe and join the community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction: 01:47 - External Pressure: Nigerian Culture & Body Commentary 02:35 - Reframing Your Mindset Around Body Image 05:19 - What Do You Actually Want For Your Body? 08:17 - The Pregnancy Planning That Changed Everything 09:54 - Finding Your Own “Why” For Fitness 10:33 - Safety & Survival As A Fitness Motivator 13:43 - My Weight Loss Journey Through The Years 17:03 - My Sugar Addiction Problem 20:29 - What Is A GLP-1 & How It Works 26:50 - My Current Fitness Routine (Trainer, Boxing, Barre & Lifting) 30:12 - My Current Nutrition Approach (Meal Prep, Protein & Fiber) 34:00 - Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways ____________________ Watch more on Video: The very first episode of Season 1 ⬇️ I’m Starting Life Over at 29 - Ep 01 https://youtu.be/rucAJBDkc3c You might like another episode ⬇️ Abstinence, Sexuality, & Dating At 30 as a Christian - Ep 16 https://youtu.be/9ZiruNLbnq8?si=NUOwA_zNB5GU0ZTB An Honest Conversation with my African Dad on Addiction - Ep09 https://youtu.be/_j8TtWodLcc There's more for Season 2⬇️ Am I still Christian? Navigating Religion as an Adult - Ep 12 https://youtu.be/ahU5uaDd7DM?si=PNVY2iRoYlYmFn_d Should you be a Content Creator in 2025? - S2 Ep 11 https://youtu.be/xymT216OLOE?si=cjGS2QQXJjPBkB5- Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟ https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions? info@chiziduru.com (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! In this episode, I finally sit down with both of my Nigerian parents together for the first time, and we get into all of it. My mom's reaction to finding out I was getting high as a kid. The love story between my parents that involved a 9-year separation, exchanged letters, and governors asking for her hand in marriage. What growing up in poverty in Nigeria taught them about adulthood — and why my 30 looks nothing like theirs did. How parenting in America forced them to make sacrifices they didn't see coming. And the question every African parent eventually circles back to... you already know. If you've ever felt the gap between how you grew up and how your parents did — or you're still trying to close the distance with your family — this one is for you. Subscribe and join the community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Resources for mental health: https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/caring/index.html Find a therapist: https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com https://www.psychologytoday.com/us Watch / Listen and don't forget to subscribe for more honest conversations on adulthood. ____________________ Chapters 00:00 - Meet my parents 04:00 - When did my parents first feel like an Adult? 10:00 - Growing up in Nigeria 16:00 - How 30 looks different across generations 21:00 - How my parents met & fell in Love 34:00 - The 9-Year separation & governors asking for my mother's hand 40:00 - Would my parents change anything about their parenting style? 47:00 - Quality time & raising kids in America 52:00 - Mom's reaction to my weed addiction episode 57:00 - What was Chizi like as a kid? 1:02:00 - The ADHD conversation & is it hereditary? 1:04:00 - The Marriage Question (You Already Know) ____________________ You can also listen on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-guess-im-an-adult-now/id1810057948 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTnICKr8KoafopcFoOLqR?si=ef446f1c3802432e Catch up on: The very first episode of Season 1 ⬇️ I’m Starting Life Over at 29 - Ep 01 https://youtu.be/rucAJBDkc3c You might like the Previous Episode ⬇️ Escape your 9-5 Job, Date Intentionally, and Build Wealth in your 20s ft. Caitlyn Kumi - Ep 19 - https://youtu.be/JSZtVyHFK_Y I was Diagnosed with ADHD at 29: My Experience - Ep 18 - https://youtu.be/LJw2Hsg_GgQ?si=XVZiqZuZ0jfafcWS She was Fired, Found God, and made $150k in 30 days. Meet Cedoni Francis - Ep 17 - https://youtu.be/3H8G-9qcRJA?si=mR5VS-j96uVuJ3FX Abstinence, Sexuality, & Dating At 30 as a Christian - Ep 16 https://youtu.be/9ZiruNLbnq8?si=NUOwA_zNB5GU0ZTB There's more for Season 2⬇️ An Honest Conversation with my African Dad on Addiction - Ep09 https://youtu.be/_j8TtWodLcc Am I still Christian? Navigating Religion as an Adult - Ep 12 https://youtu.be/ahU5uaDd7DM?si=PNVY2iRoYlYmFn_d Should you be a Content Creator in 2025? - S2 Ep 11 https://youtu.be/xymT216OLOE?si=cjGS2QQXJjPBkB5- Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟ https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions? info@chiziduru.com (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! What does it really take to walk away from Google at 26 and take a bet on yourself as an entrepreneur? In Episode 19 of I Guess I’m an Adult Now, I sat with Caitlyn Kumi — ex-Google Marketing Manager, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, founder of Miss Empower Her, and a finance-focused creator to unpack a career pivot most people are too afraid to make. From leveraging content to land a role at Google, to building a brand that empowers thousands of women to take control of their money, Caitlyn breaks down the strategy behind every move. We talk about first-gen upbringing, immigrant work ethic, elite spaces, and how early exposure shaped her standards around wealth, relationships, and long-term security. She shares her honest take on dating as a high-earning woman, having real conversations about credit scores and debt, planning for kids before engagement, and building generational wealth with intention. If you have ever felt torn between ambition and stability… If you’re navigating your 20’s while building career, money, and identity at the same time… If you’re trying to grow without shrinking yourself… This episode is for you. Watch / Listen and don't forget to subscribe for more honest conversations on adulthood. Connect w/ Caitlyn Kumi ➟ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/caitlynkumi/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@caitlynkumi?lang=en LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlynkumi/ Follow Miss EmpowHer ➟ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/missempowher/?hl=en LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/missempowher TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@missempowher?lang=en Newsletter - https://missempowher.beehiiv.com/ ____________________ You can also listen on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-guess-im-an-adult-now/id1810057948 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTnICKr8KoafopcFoOLqR?si=ef446f1c3802432e Catch up on: The very first episode of Season 1 ⬇️ I’m Starting Life Over at 29 - Ep 01 https://youtu.be/rucAJBDkc3c You might like the Previous Episode ⬇️ I was Diagnosed with ADHD at 29: My Experience - Ep 18 - https://youtu.be/LJw2Hsg_GgQ?si=XVZiqZuZ0jfafcWS She was Fired, Found God, and made $150k in 30 days. Meet Cedoni Francis - Ep 17 - https://youtu.be/3H8G-9qcRJA?si=mR5VS-j96uVuJ3FX Abstinence, Sexuality, & Dating At 30 as a Christian - Ep 16 https://youtu.be/9ZiruNLbnq8?si=NUOwA_zNB5GU0ZTB There's more for Season 2⬇️ An Honest Conversation with my African Dad on Addiction - Ep09 https://youtu.be/_j8TtWodLcc Am I still Christian? Navigating Religion as an Adult - Ep 12 https://youtu.be/ahU5uaDd7DM?si=PNVY2iRoYlYmFn_d Should you be a Content Creator in 2025? - S2 Ep 11 https://youtu.be/xymT216OLOE?si=cjGS2QQXJjPBkB5- Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟ https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions? info@chiziduru.com (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! At 29 years old, I was diagnosed with ADHD. As a high-achieving Black woman, entrepreneur, and Christian, ADHD was never something I thought applied to me. I did well in school. I built a business. I was “fine.” But behind the scenes, I struggled with focus, organization, finishing projects, and constantly feeling like I just wasn’t living up to my full potential. In Episode 18 of I Guess I’m an Adult Now, I open up about being diagnosed with inattentive ADHD at 29 — the signs I missed as a child, how depression and anxiety masked it for years, and what finally pushed me to get tested. Watch / Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe. CHAPTERS 00:00 – I Was Diagnosed with ADHD at 29 01:05 – What ADHD Actually Is (Inattentive Type) 05:30 – Why Women Are Often Underdiagnosed 06:35 – Childhood Signs I Didn’t Recognize 09:40 – Entrepreneurship, Burnout & Losing Confidence 12:50 – Hitting a Depressive Low 14:25 – Therapy & Getting Tested 17:30 – My Official Diagnosis Results 19:50 – Starting Medication (Adderall Experience) 21:30 – Dopamine, Hyperfixation & Creativity 22:30 – The Grief of a Late Diagnosis 26:20 – “This Podcast Exists Because I’m on Meds.” 27:25 – Telling My Nigerian Mom 29:00 – Religion, Prayer & Mental Health 31:10 – Medication Crashes & Drug Holidays 32:15 – Renewed Hope & Confidence 33:00 – You’re Not Lazy. You Might Need Support. You can also listen on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-guess-im-an-adult-now/id1810057948 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTnICKr8KoafopcFoOLqR?si=ef446f1c3802432e Catch up on: The very first episode of Season 1 ⬇️ I’m Starting Life Over at 29 - Ep 01 https://youtu.be/rucAJBDkc3c You might like ⬇️ An Honest Conversation with my African Dad on Addiction - Ep09 https://youtu.be/_j8TtWodLcc There's more for Season 2⬇️ Am I still Christian? Navigating Religion as an Adult - Ep 12 https://youtu.be/ahU5uaDd7DM?si=PNVY2iRoYlYmFn_d Should you be a Content Creator in 2025? - S2 Ep 11 https://youtu.be/xymT216OLOE?si=cjGS2QQXJjPBkB5- Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟ https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions? info@chiziduru.com (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! Let BetterHelp connect you with a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit my sponsor https://betterhelp.com/chizi and enjoy a special discount on the first month! If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or the therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: https://www.betterhelp.com/faq _________________________ How does a Trinidad-born, NYC-raised child go from a Political Science major at Vanderbilt to a Marketing manager at Google, to Culture shifting Influencer with over 300k followers, to Mba at Columbia Business School. In Episode 17 of I Guess I’m an Adult Now, we sit down with Cedoni Francis — ex-Google employee, Columbia Business School MBA student, and content creator — to unpack a journey that doesn’t follow the usual creator playbook. This conversation also dives deep into upbringing, education, immigrant parents, elite schools, scholarships, and how early exposure and discipline shaped her mindset around success, money, and independence. If you’ve ever felt caught between ambition, stability, and purpose — this episode is for you Watch / Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe. Episode Chapters 00:00 – Intro Welcome to Episode 17 + meeting Cedoni Francis 03:40 – Who Cedoni Is Ex-Google employee, creator, and Columbia MBA student 06:30 – Creating While Working at Google How content creation started inside corporate life 10:45 – Corporate Burnout & Workplace Reality Overwork, HR issues, and being stretched too thin 15:20 – Finding Out You’re Laid Off via TikTok The moment Cedoni realized she was laid off from Google 20:30 – Choosing Not to Rush Into Full-Time Influencing Why business school made more sense than chasing virality 25:40 – How Her TikTok Career Actually Began Campus brand reps, early TikTok programs, and consistency 32:10 – Going Viral After Graduation The Vanderbilt graduation video that changed everything 38:45 – “If You Want to Be an Influencer, Don’t Try to Be One” Why organic growth beats chasing algorithms 45:30 – Growing Up Caribbean in NYC Identity, culture, and navigating different worlds 52:20 – Education, Immigrant Parents & Expectations Why college was the bare minimum in her household 1:00:40 – Private School vs Public School Experiences How environment shaped confidence and work ethic 1:12:30 – Scholarships, Posse Foundation & Vanderbilt How she secured a debt-free college education 1:22:10 – Career Strategy From a Young Age Targeting high-paying jobs and long-term thinking 1:30:45 – Lessons on Ambition, Stability & Purpose What adulthood really looks like when plans change 1:35:30 – Final Thoughts & Takeaways Betting on yourself without losing your footing ____________________ You can also listen on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-guess-im-an-adult-now/id1810057948 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTnICKr8KoafopcFoOLqR?si=ef446f1c3802432e Catch up on: The very first episode of Season 1 ⬇️ I’m Starting Life Over at 29 - Ep 01 https://youtu.be/rucAJBDkc3c You might like the Previous Episode ⬇️ Abstinence, Sexuality, & Dating At 30 as a Christian - Ep 16 https://youtu.be/9ZiruNLbnq8?si=NUOwA_zNB5GU0ZTB An Honest Conversation with my African Dad on Addiction - Ep09 https://youtu.be/_j8TtWodLcc There's more for Season 2⬇️ Am I still Christian? Navigating Religion as an Adult - Ep 12 https://youtu.be/ahU5uaDd7DM?si=PNVY2iRoYlYmFn_d Should you be a Content Creator in 2025? - S2 Ep 11 https://youtu.be/xymT216OLOE?si=cjGS2QQXJjPBkB5- Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟ htt Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! Dating at 30 as a Christian comes with its own set of challenges, especially when abstinence, desire, and faith collide. In this episode, I open up about breaking a three-year abstinence pact, the lessons I learned from dating again, and why knowing your values matters more than chemistry. This is an honest, vulnerable conversation about sexuality, faith, alignment, and learning to trust yourself again. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Dating Again at 30 & Breaking Abstinence 1:00 Why I’m Sharing This Story 2:00 My Dating History & Patterns 4:30 2020, Self-Worth & Slowing Down 7:00 My Spiritual Shift in 2022 8:30 Lust, Sexuality & Being Honest as a Woman 11:30 Why Abstinence Wasn’t Just Religious 14:00 Sex, Biology & Healthy Sexual Mindsets 16:00 Dating Again as a Christian Woman 17:30 Hormones, Ovulation & Real Struggles 18:30 Meeting Him & Immediate Chemistry 20:00 Values vs. Boundaries Explained 21:30 Why Misalignment Always Shows Up 23:00 Shame, Grace & Running Back to God 25:00 Lesson #1: Your Values Are Everything 27:30 Actions vs. Words 29:00 Communication & Emotional Maturity 30:30 Standards, Solitude & Singleness 31:30 Final Reflections on Dating at 30 Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru You can also listen on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-guess-im-an-adult-now/id1810057948 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTnICKr8KoafopcFoOLqR?si=ef446f1c3802432e Catch up on: The very first episode of Season 1 ⬇️ I’m Starting Life Over at 29 - Ep 01 https://youtu.be/rucAJBDkc3c You might like ⬇️ An Honest Conversation with my African Dad on Addiction - Ep09 https://youtu.be/_j8TtWodLcc There's more for Season 2⬇️ Am I still Christian? Navigating Religion as an Adult - Ep 12 https://youtu.be/ahU5uaDd7DM?si=PNVY2iRoYlYmFn_d Should you be a Content Creator in 2025? - S2 Ep 11 https://youtu.be/xymT216OLOE?si=cjGS2QQXJjPBkB5- Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟ https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions? info@chiziduru.com (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! My African dad is BACK — and this time we’re talking dating, relationships, marriage, culture, red flags, green flags, and everything in between. 😂 We unpack the conversations immigrant kids never have with their parents, including why he never asked about boyfriends, his evolving views on interracial dating, and what he believes women (and men!) should look for in a serious partner. This episode is honest, funny, and surprisingly vulnerable. Get ready to take notes. CHAPTERS 1:00 Growing Up African & Avoiding Dating Conversations 5:10 Cultural Expectations Around Marriage 8:00 Would Dad Accept a Non-Nigerian Partner? 12:50 Black Women & Marriage Statistics 16:00 Are Men Falling Behind? Masculinity Today 18:20 Successful Women & Men’s Insecurity 21:00 What Women Need to Know About Men 23:45 Dad’s Advice to Successful Women 26:30 Do Men Need to Work Harder? 27:30 When I Started Dating (Dad Is SHOCKED) 29:50 My Dating Experiences Now 32:00 The “Pick You Up In My Heart” Disaster 35:30 Standards, Initiative & Red Flags 37:00 What My Dad Thinks I Should Work On 39:30 Understanding My Anger & Communication Style 41:00 Should Women Date Multiple Men? 43:00 Green Flags in a Serious Partner 45:30 Financial Support & Intentionality 47:40 Men: How to Pursue a Successful Woman 48:40 Women: Watch His Actions, Not His Words 49:40 Red Flags You Should Never Ignore 51:00 What Men Should Look for in Women 52:20 How Fast Should Marriage Be Discussed? 54:00 Love Bombing & Moving Too Fast 55:10 Why Your Gut Matters in Dating You can also listen on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-guess-im-an-adult-now/id1810057948 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTnICKr8KoafopcFoOLqR?si=ef446f1c3802432e Catch up on: The very first episode of Season 1 ⬇️ I’m Starting Life Over at 29 - Ep 01 https://youtu.be/rucAJBDkc3c You might like ⬇️ An Honest Conversation with my African Dad on Addiction - Ep09 https://youtu.be/_j8TtWodLcc There's more for Season 2⬇️ Am I still Christian? Navigating Religion as an Adult - Ep 12 https://youtu.be/ahU5uaDd7DM?si=PNVY2iRoYlYmFn_d Should you be a Content Creator in 2025? - S2 Ep 11 https://youtu.be/xymT216OLOE?si=cjGS2QQXJjPBkB5- Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟ https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions? info@chiziduru.com (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/ Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! In this episode, I open up about my mental health journey! Starting antidepressants as a Christian, unlearning the stigma around medication, and finally feeling normal for the first time in my adult life. Chapters 0:30 — Early Signs of Depression & Anxiety 6:20 — Finding My First Therapist 8:30 — Understanding Anxiety and Compulsive Habits 10:00 — Learning to Name My Emotions 11:20 — 7 Years of Therapy and Still Learning 13:00 — When Faith Meets Mental Health 14:00 — “I’m on Medication Now, and I Feel Great” 16:00 — Sobriety, Isolation, and Facing Myself 18:00 — Taking the Depression & Anxiety Assessment 22:00 — The Stigma Around Medication 23:30 — “I Didn’t Realize I Had Bias Against Meds” 31:00 — Can Christians Take Medication? 34:00 — Choosing Yourself Over People’s Opinions 36:00 — Why Faith and Meds Can Coexist 38:00 — A Year Later: Peace, Clarity, and Balance 39:20 — “This Is My First Normal Year” You can also listen on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-guess-im-an-adult-now/id1810057948 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTnICKr8KoafopcFoOLqR?si=ef446f1c3802432e Catch up on: The very first episode of Season 1 ⬇️ I’m Starting Life Over at 29 - Ep 01 https://youtu.be/rucAJBDkc3c You might like ⬇️ An Honest Conversation with my African Dad on Addiction - Ep09 https://youtu.be/_j8TtWodLcc There's more for Season 2⬇️ Am I still Christian? Navigating Religion as an Adult - Ep 12 https://youtu.be/ahU5uaDd7DM?si=PNVY2iRoYlYmFn_d Should you be a Content Creator in 2025? - S2 Ep 11 https://youtu.be/xymT216OLOE?si=cjGS2QQXJjPBkB5- Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟ https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions? info@chiziduru.com (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! Life doesn’t always go as planned, and sometimes, the hardest moments end up teaching you the most. In this episode, my dad and I talk about what it really means to fail, start over, and find peace when life throws you curveballs. From losing loved ones and dealing with financial setbacks to learning how to pivot and keep going, he opens up about lessons that shaped his life and changed the way I see mine. It’s honest, emotional, and a reminder that failure isn’t the end. It’s just part of growing up. Chapters 3:00 – Losing a Parent & Dealing with Grief 6:30 – Building “Committee of Friends” 10:30 – Preparing for Life’s Inevitable Moments 15:00 – Financial Struggles & Learning to Save 18:30 – Losing a Job & Finding Hope 21:00 – Comparison, Social Media & Self-Worth 25:00 – Knowing When It’s Time to Pivot 28:00 – Choosing Between Law School & America 33:00 – The Curveballs That Lead to Purpose 37:00 – Faith, Family, and Hard Decisions 41:00 – Lessons on Growth & Resilience You can also listen on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-guess-im-an-adult-now/id1810057948 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTnICKr8KoafopcFoOLqR?si=ef446f1c3802432e Catch up on: The very first episode of Season 1 ⬇️ I’m Starting Life Over at 29 - Ep 01 https://youtu.be/rucAJBDkc3c You might like ⬇️ An Honest Conversation with my African Dad on Addiction - Ep09 https://youtu.be/_j8TtWodLcc There's more⬇️ I’m Tired of Pretending Money Isn’t a Big Deal - Ep 02 https://youtu.be/87F1-0fT7hw Should I Freeze My Eggs? Do I Even Want Kids? - Ep 03 https://youtu.be/RS0I-5fq6Zs Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟ https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions? info@chiziduru.com (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! Three years ago, I had a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. Since then, I’ve been on a journey of faith — full of lessons, doubts, and hard truths. In this episode, we're discussing whether I'm still a Christian, navigating religion as an Adult, and what faith really means to me. If you’ve ever questioned your beliefs, struggled with organized religion, or tried to reconcile faith with adulthood, this one’s for you. Chapters 0:00 – Intro 1:00 – How I Found Christ 3:40 – The Good Side of Christianity 6:30 – Miracles & Spiritual Gifts 11:00 – False Teachings 12:00 – Why Some Christians Struggle 14:00 – Falling Into False Teachings 21:00 – Prophecy, Manipulation & Money 26:30 – When the Church Feels Like Witchcraft 33:00 – Faith vs. Fear 38:00 – Relearning Simplicity 40:00 – Am I Still a Christian? You can also listen on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-guess-im-an-adult-now/id1810057948 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTnICKr8KoafopcFoOLqR?si=ef446f1c3802432e Catch up on: The very first episode of Season 1 ⬇️ I’m Starting Life Over at 29 - Ep 01 https://youtu.be/rucAJBDkc3c You might like ⬇️ An Honest Conversation with my African Dad on Addiction - Ep09 https://youtu.be/_j8TtWodLcc Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟ https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions? info@chiziduru.com (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! The podcast is back with Season 2, and we’re starting off with a real one. In this episode, I open up about what it actually means to be a content creator, the pressure, the uncertainty, and the parts no one really talks about. From chasing purpose to questioning stability, I share what I’ve learned about building a creative life in a world that doesn’t always understand it. If you’ve ever thought about becoming a creator/Influencer or wondered what it’s really like behind the camera, this one’s for you. Free Live Masterclass for Aspiring Content Creators (Sign up) - https://join.teachly.ai/chiziduruwebinar/?mcp_token=eyJwaWQiOjE2ODk4OTcsInNpZCI6MjEzNzM5MTI2MywiYXgiOiJlN2E4MWUzMDQ5ZjMyMGIyYmQxZjJmNDRlNzU4OTEzYSIsInRzIjoxNzU5Njg5NzA4LCJleHAiOjE3NjIxMDg5MDh9.TJnbuKxeJgCIXUoClE5DvPgxdKg2K6alpWcFSo5u67o&fbclid=PARlRTSANPm0tleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp40xrlxy6qc7hwV-ZFTqUq5XS2oFtjy0qk_pc8Owz9uQcYQINAdGsI-4seUP_aem_Kx1D5XCTGfIfUuA7w6Bxyw You can also listen on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-guess-im-an-adult-now/id1810057948 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTnICKr8KoafopcFoOLqR?si=ef446f1c3802432e Catch up on: The very first episode of Season 1 ⬇️ I’m Starting Life Over at 29 - Ep 01 https://youtu.be/rucAJBDkc3c You might like ⬇️ An Honest Conversation with my African Dad on Addiction - Ep09 https://youtu.be/_j8TtWodLcc There's more⬇️ I’m Tired of Pretending Money Isn’t a Big Deal - Ep 02 https://youtu.be/87F1-0fT7hw Should I Freeze My Eggs? Do I Even Want Kids? - Ep 03 https://youtu.be/RS0I-5fq6Zs Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟ https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions? info@chiziduru.com (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! In this episode, my dad and I reflect on growing up in two very different worlds— his analog Gen X upbringing vs my digital Nigerian-American life. We talk dating then vs now, his reaction to me walking away from med school, and what it means to parent across cultures. He also drops timeless wisdom that goes beyond generations. Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! For the first time ever, I sat down with my dad to talk about my struggle with weed addiction. I wanted to know—did he know? Did he ever suspect? And what was it like for him, watching me go through life while secretly battling something I couldn’t talk about? The conversation takes an unexpected turn when Papa Duru shares his own experimentation with marijuana after immigrating to America from Nigeria—a story he'd never told his daughter before this recording. His vivid description of cultural shock moving from a Nigerian village where drug use was heavily stigmatized to New York during the crack epidemic provides crucial context for understanding immigrant perspectives on substance use. Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! In this episode, I talk about how I got addicted to w*ed in college, the mental and emotional spiral that came with it, and what healing looked like for me. And if you’ve ever felt like something had a hold on you, maybe this one’s for you, too. If you’d like to accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you can right now. Confess your sins and ask for forgiveness Decide in your heart to turn away from living a life not pleasing to God Acknowledge the sacrifice Jesus made for you - that he died, resurrected, and is alive today. Accept Him as your Lord and Savior Ask to receive the power of the Holy Spirit to transform you from the inside out and that he will rule and reign in your heart Resources for understanding the Gospel of Jesus video - https://youtu.be/xQkyuyE0vQk?si=Ds3sUNxfa36CY2lo (disclaimer: I am not affiliated with this ministry at all, just a good explanation of the gospel!) Resources for mental health: https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/caring/index.html Find a therapist - https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com https://www.psychologytoday.com/us Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! For a long time, I didn’t think I had a problem. Marijuana was just something I used to relax… a little something something once in a while, you know. Until it became a full-on 8-year addiction. In this episode, I talk about how I got addicted to maryjanes in college, the mental and emotional spiral that came with it, and what healing looked like for me. This isn’t about judgment — it’s about honesty and reevaluating our relationship with drugs. And if you’ve ever felt like something had a hold on you, maybe this one’s for you, too. Subscribe and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! This evolution from doing things "for the plot" to recognizing my own value reflects the natural maturation process so many of us experience as we navigate our twenties. Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! Have you ever stood at a crossroads, knowing your next step would forever alter the course of your life? That's exactly where I found myself as a junior in college—a biology major with a meticulously planned future in medicine suddenly questioning everything about my path. This episode dives deep into one of the most pivotal decisions I've ever made: walking away from medical school to pursue content creation full-time. It wasn't just choosing between two careers—it was choosing between security and uncertainty, between meeting expectations and following an inner knowing that wouldn't stay quiet. Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! Friendship breakups hit differently than romantic ones, yet we rarely discuss the genuine grief that comes when someone who picked you up after every heartbreak is suddenly gone from your life. Whether it's an intentional separation, a natural drifting apart, or the painful experience of being "quiet quit" on without explanation, these endings leave their mark. Remember, we don't have unlimited access to people in our lives. Each relationship deserves intentionality, accountability, and grace. How are you showing up in your friendships ? What changes might strengthen your most valued connections? Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! So… at what point do we start panicking about our eggs? We all know the phrase “biological clock,” but what does it mean? In this episode of I Guess... I'm an Adult now, Chizi unpacks the quiet panic and unspoken pressure that surround fertility. From medical myths to societal expectations, we’re diving into the facts, the fears, and the very real questions many of us are asking behind closed doors. If you’ve ever Googled “Should I freeze my eggs?” at 2 AM, this one’s for you. Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! Money represents far more than currency—it symbolizes power, security, and status in ways that can deeply affect our self-image. "I had to stop and ask myself: am I sad because business isn't going well, or because I feel less than when I'm not making as much?" You are more than your money, but understanding how to talk about it might just change your life. What financial conversations make you most uncomfortable? Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/ Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! From natural hair tutorials to navigating life's toughest transitions, my decade-long journey on YouTube has evolved in ways I never expected. Now, at 29 and approaching a new decade of life, I'm launching this podcast to create something we all desperately need: an honest space to discuss the messy, beautiful reality of growing up. Behind my 500,000+ subscriber count and what appeared to be peak success between 2018-2021 was a reality few knew about – burnout, uncertainty, and a desperate search for meaning. This premiere episode pulls back the curtain on those challenging years and reveals how encountering faith transformed my perspective when I couldn't see a way forward. "I've always had a heart for people," I share, reflecting on how easy it is to lose your purpose along the path to success. Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/ Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! Adulthood can be tough and honestly? We’re all just figuring it out as we go. I Guess I'm an Adult now... is the podcast for anyone who’s ever had a full-on existential crisis over getting older, picking a health insurance plan, or realizing success isn’t as simple as “work hard, and everything will fall into place.” Join Chizi Duru—content creator, storyteller, and professional overthinker—as she unpacks the messy, hilarious, and sometimes chaotic realities of growing up. From the lies we were told about adulthood to the sneaky ways trauma shows up in everyday life, nothing is off-limits. Expect deep convos, unfiltered rants, words of faith, and the occasional mental breakdown (because, let’s be real, we’ve all been there). If you’ve ever felt like you’re just winging this whole “being an adult” thing… same. Hit play, and let’s figure it out together. Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/