The Mature Podcast

Especially in this particular season of life that we are all experiencing in our own way, feelings of loneliness are at a all-time HIGH. Why do we feel this pressure to be in a relationship? Is there a finish line to find your soulmate? Do people in relationship know something that single people are missing out on? Come and hang out with us for a bit to hear more of our thoughts. 

Season 2 is coming to an end. We are planning a s...

"If your path is clear, you're on the wrong path." Transitioning into post-grad life is a journey and it takes a lot of work and effort. So we wanted to help out by outlining some tips and tools that may help you during this time. Whether it's taking care of yourself emotionally and mentally, or figuring out how to apply for jobs, or learning how to live at home again, we got you. 

Press play to hear more! 

Self-Awareness Episode: ...

We are so excited to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month this May. So to celebrate, we ask our very co-host all about what's it like to grow up Vietnamese-Chinese in America. Through learning about Mafia ;) and the pressures to become a doctor, we are speaking on this important topic to bridge the gap between people of different cultures. Press play to see if you can relate to any of these stories!

Thanks so much for tu...

Y’all loved our first episode on boundaries in friendships so we came back for another round because we’re not done talking about it! We said in the first season that this is a topic that doesn’t get talked about enough and we’re still saying it this season. There are so many boundaries that are changing and developing as we grow as individuals and as friends. So for today’s episode we’re sharing some stories that led us to having ...

Today we are sitting down with Sarah Cooper, AKA Scoops, and having the chance to talk about her journey through pageantry, her coming out story, and her new YouTube channel. We uncover our little knowledge about what pageants are, which mainly come from Miss Congeniality, and dive into the pressures that having a national title hold and if pageants are really like Toddlers and Tiaras. Sarah later talks about her coming out story. ...

This episode is another audience requested episode! 

Ever feel like you're just trudging through another day? Another day, another dollar? We feel you and this mundane-ness! We go through what this feels like and the importance of gratitude when you're stuck on autopilot. We talk through how our hobbies has shifted our perspective in this transition to adulthood. Come hang out with us by pressing play to hear fun stories and how we...

Inspired by daily conversations with close friends, we decided to talk through what the process of becoming self aware looked like for us. If you're wondering "Am I self-aware?" or "What does being self-aware look like?", press play to hear us tell stories of how we take in other people's comments on our lives and how we shift the blame from someone else to looking at ourselves. 

We are not holding back on this one, press play now!...

Post-grad and being a twenty-something can often feel like the world is personally setting us up to be a failure, specifically when it comes to having a space of your own. Today, we are breaking down that barrier with the help of Maya Landrum! Maya is a current realtor who bought her first home at the whopping age of 24! We first talk to Maya about the types of people we all believe buy homes, such as “established, married, two-inc...

Ever feel like you just need to pause and figure out where you’re at in life? Us too. So today we are sitting down and revealing a little bit about what is going on in our lives behind the podcast. Kicking it off, McKenna dives into the struggles of grad school and what it is really like for psychology majors post grad (Hint: It’s not glamorous in any form of the word). Tiffani talks about updates on her career and how she is pushi...

Sit down and relax as we take you through our traveling guide! In today’s episode we are talking about all things travel and getting to the real truth of why it feels absolutely impossible to travel as a post-grad. (Hint: McKenna 100% believes it’s a social construct.) We first discuss our travel plans for this year where McKenna is going on a complete solo trip to a city she has never been to, Boston. Tiffani talks about her exper...

How do we process our emotions with minor breakdowns? We don’t. Just kidding. Our audience wanted to know, so we’re answering to the best of our ability! In this episode we are breaking down (only sort of literally) on the ways that we process our emotions without having a complete mental breakdown and having it affect your busy life.

At one point, it will get easier and you’ll find the appropriate time if and when you decide to pr...

In our first episode back for season two, we are exposing the unrealistic expectations that are New Year’s resolutions. New Year’s resolutions come down to one common theme: “there's a lot of talk but NO plan.” Because of our distaste of these resolutions, we had to go out searching for something that would ignite our fire for 2020 but also keep us accountable. Thus, the Lavendaire “Artist of Life” Workbook.

Each of us discuss our ...

We're jumping into the new 20s as we will be entering another year in our 20s! 

In the spirit of both our birthdays, we take a look back to inspire ideas on how to celebrate birthdays and what we learned in this previous year of life. Our conversation takes us through learning on how to grow in our confidence in just a year and how to balance having fun. Tune in now! 

We hope you enjoy this because this is our last episode of our f...

The dreaded Mondays, the longing for weekends, the lack of motivation. This is #adulting. This is what the transition looks like. Right?

This week, we decided to do things a little different and give you a real life snapshot into what these past couple have looked like for us. 

How do you handle the weeks when you're just going through the motions? When you're at your lowest? We feel you too. Press play to hear our conversation on ...

Most people barely get to the phone to schedule an appointment, let alone to their actual appointment. The process can be daunting, so this episode gives you a real look into what the process and logistics of finding a therapist. We talk about how much it costs, how our insurance works, and what kind of therapy was the right one for us. 

We even share what were our preconceived ideas and where our head space was at before starting ...

We've all heard the saying "Opposites Attract", but we always forget the last part that says "But Similarities Last". 

In this week's episode, we dive even deeper of how our friendship came to fruition, despite our differences. Bringing to light the difficulty of having conversations with people who disagree or people who have polar opposite backgrounds than you, we break down how to push past the uncomfortable and into more meanin...

If you’re yearning for something more in life, start with this episode! 

In the midst of transitions, life can get messy. How do we start healthy habits to set ourselves up for success? We sit down and give you real tips and mindset strategies that we try to implement in our every day lives. Some are self explanatory and you were probably expecting, but others may just might surprise you! 

At the end of the day, it’s important to s...