Real Life Adulting Podcast

Eden Gold

It's time to cut the fluff! We are here to give you tangible roadmaps to being successful in adulthood and achieving your personal, professional, and financial goals and dreams, earlier in life. We're cutting to the chase, and I, your host Eden Gold, am here to give you real and honest advice with a dash of raunchy comedy. I am not your teacher or your parent, I AM YOU. It’s time to bridge the gap between what we are taught in schools, and what we actually need to be successful in adult life. Let’s make it fun, raw, & focused.

  1. How To Budget When You're Broke (Under $30k/year)

    Mar 3

    How To Budget When You're Broke (Under $30k/year)

    Let's dive deep into this simple formula to help you navigate your finances, and set you up on a path to financial success, regardless of income level. RESOURCES: Join My Private TikTok Community Featuring: Exclusive content to help you navigate financesLive Q&A'sBehind The Scenes ContentCommunity Group ChatsFree Gifts (Including my $49 Adulting Starter Pack for FREE if you join in the 1st month)Exclusive access to meJOIN HERE OPEN UP A HIGH-YIELD SAVINGS ACCOUNT An HYSA is a savings account with a higher interest rate than a traditional savings account. This means your money is making MORE money every single month. I use ALLY BANK. Click here to check it out OPORTUN (Your Money-Saving Tool) Oportun is a free tool you can use to save up for specific goals (eg; bills, travel, trips, ANYTHING). You also get a FREE $5 for anyone who joins using your link CHECK OUT OPORTUN Notes & Social Links I want to hear from YOU! Let me know what you want to see more of by:  📩 DM’ing me on ⁠Instagram HERE⁠  💬 Dropping a comment right on Spotify. Eden’s Personal Instagram Eden on TikTok Work With Me: ✨ ⁠Work with Me by clicking HERE⁠ ✨Invite Me To Speak For Your School, Event, or Organization Win a FREE SCHOLARSHIP Into Life After High School! Give us a 5 Star Rating on Apple and Spotify and SCREENSHOT YOUR REVIEWFollow me on Instagram @EdenGold_, and @RealLifeAdultingPodFollow me on TikTok @EdenGold_DM Me your screenshotted reviews!

    16 min
  2. 10 Reasons High School Sucks (Part 2)

    Feb 17

    10 Reasons High School Sucks (Part 2)

    Let's dive deep into the last 5 reasons High School, can quite honestly, suck. The good news? For each reason, I'm giving you actionable tips as to what YOU can do about it, to have an amazing experience as a young adult, navigating High School. I want to hear from YOU! Let me know what you want to see more of by:  📩 DM’ing me on ⁠⁠Instagram HERE⁠⁠  💬 Dropping a comment right on Spotify. 👇 Helpful Links & Partners:  GET THE ADULTING STARTER PACK (your all-in-one guide to navigating adulthood) 50% off using this link ✨ ⁠⁠30% Off Neuroprotective Supplements HERE ⁠⁠ USE CODE: EdenGold_ at Checkout!  Eden on Social Media: ⁠Eden’s Personal Instagram⁠ ⁠Eden on TikTok⁠ Work With Me: ✨ ⁠⁠Work with Me by clicking HERE⁠⁠ ✨⁠Invite Me To Speak For Your School, Event, or Organization⁠ Win a FREE SCHOLARSHIP Into Life After High School! Give us a 5 Star Rating on Apple and Spotify and SCREENSHOT YOUR REVIEWFollow me on Instagram @EdenGold_, and @RealLifeAdultingPodFollow me on TikTok @EdenGold_DM Me your screenshotted reviews!

    17 min
  3. 10 Reasons High School Sucks (Part 1)

    Feb 9

    10 Reasons High School Sucks (Part 1)

    Let's get brutally honest. Everyone keeps telling you high school is supposed to be the best years of your life, but what if it's not? What if you're struggling, stressed, and feeling like you're the only one who doesn't have it all figured out? In this episode, I'm keeping it 100% real about why high school can absolutely suck sometimes—but more importantly, I'm giving you ACTUAL solutions you can use today. No toxic positivity. No "just push through it" BS. Real talk about real problems, with real strategies that actually work. What we're covering: Why the pressure to have your life figured out by 17 is unrealistic (and what to do instead)How social media is making high school drama 1000x worse—and how to protect your peaceThe truth about the insane workload and what you can actually do when you're drowningWhy high school friendships are so complicated and how to find your real peopleHow the education system is failing to prepare you for actual adult life (and how to fill the gaps yourself)This isn't just complaining—every single reason comes with tangible, actionable tips you can implement TODAY. Because acknowledging that something sucks is step one. Doing something about it? That's where the power is. And here's the thing: High school can suck AND have amazing moments. Both things can be true. So stay tuned for Part 2 next week where we flip the script with 5 reasons to LOVE high school. You're not alone. You're not broken. And you're definitely not the only one feeling this way. I want to hear from YOU! Let me know what you want to see more of by:  📩 DM’ing me on ⁠Instagram HERE⁠  💬 Dropping a comment right on Spotify. 👇 Helpful Links & Partners:  ✨ ⁠30% Off Neuroprotective Supplements HERE ⁠ USE CODE: EdenGold_ at Checkout!  Eden on Social Media: Eden’s Personal Instagram Eden on TikTok Work With Me: ✨ ⁠Work with Me by clicking HERE⁠ ✨Invite Me To Speak For Your School, Event, or Organization Win a FREE SCHOLARSHIP Into Life After High School! Give us a 5 Star Rating on Apple and Spotify and SCREENSHOT YOUR REVIEWFollow me on Instagram @EdenGold_, and @RealLifeAdultingPodFollow me on TikTok @EdenGold_DM Me your screenshotted reviews!

    36 min
  4. How To Live High School To The Fullest

    Feb 2

    How To Live High School To The Fullest

    Make high school actually matter. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to maximize your high school experience without burning out or falling into the popularity trap. Whether you're a freshman figuring it out or a senior with senioritis, this is your blueprint for making memories, building skills, and setting yourself up for real success after graduation. I want to hear from YOU! Let me know what you want to see more of by:  📩 DM’ing me on ⁠Instagram HERE⁠  💬 Dropping a comment right on Spotify. 👇 Helpful Links & Partners:  ✨ ⁠30% Off Neuroprotective Supplements HERE ⁠ USE CODE: EdenGold_ at Checkout!  Eden on Social Media: Eden’s Personal Instagram Eden on TikTok Work With Me: ✨ ⁠Work with Me by clicking HERE⁠ ✨Invite Me To Speak For Your School, Event, or Organization Win a FREE SCHOLARSHIP Into Life After High School! Give us a 5 Star Rating on Apple and Spotify and SCREENSHOT YOUR REVIEWFollow me on Instagram @EdenGold_, and @RealLifeAdultingPodFollow me on TikTok @EdenGold_DM Me your screenshotted reviews!

    22 min
  5. Season 3 Premiere: Let’s Talk Adulting

    Jan 26

    Season 3 Premiere: Let’s Talk Adulting

    Welcome to Season 3! Lets set the tone for a season focused on confidence, clarity, and the real-life skills young adults need to thrive—emotionally, personally, and professionally. This conversation is about navigating adulthood with intention, showing you what's to come on the Real Life Adulting Podcast, and of course, some personal life updates! Whether you’re in high school, college, early in your career, or simply figuring things out as you go, this season is designed to meet you where you are and help you move forward with confidence. Let’s talk adulting—on your own terms. I want to hear from YOU! Let me know what you want to see more of by:  📩 DM’ing me on ⁠Instagram HERE⁠  💬 Dropping a comment right on Spotify. 👇 Helpful Links & Partners:  ✨ ⁠30% Off Neuroprotective Supplements HERE ⁠ USE CODE: EdenGold_ at Checkout!  Eden on Social Media: Eden’s Personal Instagram Eden on TikTok Work With Me: ✨ ⁠Work with Me by clicking HERE⁠ ✨Invite Me To Speak For Your School, Event, or Organization Win a FREE SCHOLARSHIP Into Life After High School! Give us a 5 Star Rating on Apple and Spotify and SCREENSHOT YOUR REVIEWFollow me on Instagram @EdenGold_, and @RealLifeAdultingPodFollow me on TikTok @EdenGold_DM Me your screenshotted reviews!

    23 min
  6. How To Make Friends At School

    09/29/2025

    How To Make Friends At School

    Let’s be real—making friends as an adult (or even as a student) can feel awkward. You’re standing there with sweaty palms, overthinking every word, and wondering if you’ll ever be the kind of person who just effortlessly clicks with others. The good news? You don’t have to fake being an extrovert to build real connections. In this episode of the Real Life Adulting Podcast, Eden breaks down practical (and non-cringey) ways to step outside of your comfort zone, and into friendships! I want to hear from YOU! Let me know what you want to see more of by:  📩 DM’ing me on ⁠Instagram HERE⁠  💬 Dropping a comment right on Spotify. 👇 Helpful Links & Partners:  ✨ ⁠30% Off Neuroprotective Supplements HERE ⁠ USE CODE: EdenGold_ at Checkout!  ✨ ⁠Work with Me by clicking HERE⁠ Want your question/story submitted on the show? Email RealLifeAdultingPod@gmail.com ⁠Eden Gold on Instagram⁠ ⁠Real Life Adulting Pod on Instagram⁠ ⁠Eden Gold on TikTok⁠ Win a FREE SCHOLARSHIP Into Life After High School! Give us a 5 Star Rating on Apple and Spotify and SCREENSHOT YOUR REVIEWFollow me on Instagram @EdenGold_, and @RealLifeAdultingPodFollow me on TikTok @EdenGold_DM Me your screenshotted reviews!

    31 min
  7. How To Get Fired Gracefully & Find Your Passion with Martial Arts Master Tim McCarthy

    09/22/2025

    How To Get Fired Gracefully & Find Your Passion with Martial Arts Master Tim McCarthy

    In this episode, I sit down with Tim McCarthy — educator, Grandmaster martial artist, and TEDx speaker — to dive into his unique framework for raising balanced children in today’s increasingly unbalanced world. With a Master’s Degree in Education and decades of experience both in the classroom and in martial arts, Tim has developed a powerful roadmap that blends Eastern and Western philosophy into practical strategies for parents, educators, and leaders. His approach, shared in his book Raising 4 Dimensional Children in a 2 Dimensional World, is already transforming lives — and today, he shares it with us. 📌 Learn more about Tim:🌐 Website🔗 4 Dimentional Parenting I want to hear from YOU! Let me know what you want to see more of by:  📩 DM’ing me on ⁠Instagram HERE⁠  💬 Dropping a comment right on Spotify. 👇 Helpful Links & Partners:  ✨ ⁠30% Off Neuroprotective Supplements HERE ⁠ USE CODE: EdenGold_ at Checkout!  ✨ ⁠Work with Me by clicking HERE⁠ Win a FREE SCHOLARSHIP Into Life After High School! Give us a 5 Star Rating on Apple and Spotify and SCREENSHOT YOUR REVIEWFollow me on Instagram @EdenGold_, and @RealLifeAdultingPodFollow me on TikTok @EdenGold_DM Me your screenshotted reviews!

    57 min
  8. If I Were Starting College Over, This Is Exactly What I’d Do (Step-by-Step)

    09/08/2025

    If I Were Starting College Over, This Is Exactly What I’d Do (Step-by-Step)

    If I could go back and start college all over again, here’s exactly what I would do differently. Think of this as your college survival guide — real, practical advice to set you up for success academically, socially, and personally. I want to hear from YOU! Let me know what you want to see more of by:📩 DM’ing me on Instagram HERE💬 Dropping a comment right on Spotify. 👇 Helpful Links & Partners:✨ 30% Off Neuroprotective Supplements HERE ✨ Work with Me by clicking HERE The Unshakable You Speaking Tour (Book Me In Your City!) ⁠⁠www.IamEdenGold.com/tour⁠⁠ Win a FREE SCHOLARSHIP Into Life After High School! Give us a 5 Star Rating on Apple and Spotify and SCREENSHOT YOUR REVIEWFollow me on Instagram @EdenGold_, and @RealLifeAdultingPodFollow me on TikTok @EdenGold_DM Me your screenshotted reviews!

    32 min
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It's time to cut the fluff! We are here to give you tangible roadmaps to being successful in adulthood and achieving your personal, professional, and financial goals and dreams, earlier in life. We're cutting to the chase, and I, your host Eden Gold, am here to give you real and honest advice with a dash of raunchy comedy. I am not your teacher or your parent, I AM YOU. It’s time to bridge the gap between what we are taught in schools, and what we actually need to be successful in adult life. Let’s make it fun, raw, & focused.

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