#113 - Movin' Out (Josh's Song)

I'm recording from my first NYC apartment for the last time after three years, and I'm honestly feeling all kinds of ways about it. In this episode, I'm getting real about the complex emotions that come with moving out and the transition from roommates to living alone for the first time.

I'm sharing my most vulnerable thoughts about this change, from my catastrophic first NYC move three years ago to how I'm preparing mentally for living on my own. If you're going through something similar, I think this episode will help you feel less alone about this process.

What You'll Hear in This Episode:

My worst moving disaster story: How my movers completely disappeared (0:04:00)
Essential moving tips: The red flags I missed and how to avoid the same mistakes (0:09:35)
Living alone vs roommates: My honest feelings about this major transition (0:21:19)
Moving anxiety advice: Why it's totally normal to feel both excited and scared (0:25:00)
City moving hacks: Dealing with co-op boards, storage, and timing issues (0:11:58)

Episode Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: Last recording from this apartment
4:00 - My nightmare first move to NYC story
9:35 - Lessons learned: How to choose reliable movers
14:14 - Managing moving stress while working full-time
18:59 - The emotional reality of leaving home
23:44 - Why it's okay to feel sad and excited at the same time
28:37 - Living alone for the first time: My expectations

Key Takeaways from This Episode:
-Always read your moving contract fine print (learned this the hard way!)
-Confirm moving times multiple times before moving day
-Don't always choose the cheapest moving option
-Habitat for Humanity pickup tip for donating furniture
-How to mentally prepare for the roommate-to-solo transition
-Why mixed emotions about change are completely normal

Perfect for Listeners Who Are:

-About to move out for the first time
-Considering living alone vs with roommates
-Dealing with moving anxiety or stress
-Navigating major life transitions in their 20s
-Looking for honest podcast content about growing up

Guyset is a weekly advice podcast for guys in their 20s covering relationships, career, mental health, moving, roommates, and all the life transitions nobody teaches you or talks about.

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See you guys next Tuesday!