S24E12: Established Adulthood: What Is It and How Do We Navigate It?

Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman

Cultivating H.E.R. Space

Education, Self-improvement

4.7 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 20 December 2024

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Summary

Hey lady! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! A time when, hopefully, life is slowing down, and you can spend time reflecting on your year and your life. This time is a great opportunity to take stock of where you’ve been, how you’ve grown, and dream up where you’re going. And, the beautiful thing about life is that as adults we have the power of choice to determine our futures. Chances are that if you’re listening to this podcast you are an adult or advancing into adulthood and have real world obligations and responsibilities. That’s why this week, Terri and Dr. Dom spend some time breaking down what established adulthood is and how you can make the most of every single day!

Established adulthood is a concept popularized by Dr. Clare Mehta and it describes the intersection of multiple significant responsibilities like marriage, parenting, and caregiving for aging parents while advancing in one’s career. These are the markers of life that can define what life is and how you operate in it. Dr. Dom and Terri explore what that really means when you don’t quite always feel like that adult and what it means when you know, for sure, that you are that adult.

This fun episode offers perspective on how to embrace your adulthood and how to shift those good vibes into positive action for an even brighter, more fulfilling future as we head into 2025.

Head to our Patreon so you can tap into the Aftershow for more insightful questions and tips on cultivating a life that lights you up!

Tips for Navigating Established Adulthood

Embrace Personal Growth and Identity Shifts
Set Intentional Boundaries
Develop a Flexible Relationship with Goals
Invest in Health and Well-Being
Make Space for Community and Connection
Approach Failure as Part of Growth
Live your best life

Quote of the Day:
“Adulthood is not about growing up but about growing into yourself.”
– Unknown

Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri
Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary

Resources:
Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice
Branding with Terri
Melanin and Mental Health
Therapy for Black Girls
Psychology Today
Therapy for QPOC

Where to find us:
Twitter: @HERspacepodcast
Instagram: @herspacepodcast
Facebook: @herspacepodcast
Website: cultivatingherspace.com

Transcript

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0:00.0	On this week's episode of cultivating her space, everything you need is within.
0:06.7	I've been saying that for years.
0:07.8	I even got it tatted on me like earlier this year.
0:11.2	And the meaning of it has grown and it has a bit more depth to it now, but it's still very much true because I was in a space in my previously where I was kind of looking outside of
0:21.2	myself for things and now I'm being reminded consistently that go within. That's how you're
0:27.8	going to happen with spirit. That's how you're going to get the things that you need.
0:31.4	Today's episode is sure to provide you with motivation, inspiration, or a fresh perspective.
0:40.8	If you have any aha moments or appreciate anything from this episode, please leave us a review to let us know we're on the right track. Also,
0:47.0	we release episodes every Friday, so be sure to subscribe on iTunes and visit cultivatingherspace.com to access our exclusive after show
0:57.2	and other bonus content from the Patreon tab.
1:01.6	Welcome to Cultivating HerSpace, a podcast dedicated to uplifting women like you.
1:08.0	We're your host, Dr. Dominique Broussard, a college professor and psychologist,
1:13.4	and Terry Lomax, a techie and motivational speaker. In a world where black women are often
1:18.9	misrepresented and misunderstood, please join us as we initiate authentic conversations
1:25.5	on everything from fibroids to fake friends and create a safe space where black women can just be.
1:36.1	Our quote of the day, adulthood is not about growing up, but rather about growing into yourself.
1:47.8	So lady, I'm going to say that again to make sure you understand the difference.
1:53.7	Adulthood is not about growing up, but rather it's about growing into yourself.
2:03.2	All right, so T, when you hear this quote of the day,
2:08.6	what comes up for you?
2:11.7	Okay, so I'm looking at this quote again, Dom.
2:13.4	I love this quote, and I feel like it's taken me a long time to learn this,
	...

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