If you feel lost in a new city, overwhelmed by your taxes, frustrated by dating, or scared to switch jobs, tune in weekly to Adulthood Made Easy, where twenty-something host Sam Zabell works through listeners’ problems and questions about the sometimes-scary “real world.” Along the way, she addresses many of her own struggles with adulthood, resulting in a show any college graduate (and beyond) can relate to.
Sam's boyfriend recently moved hundreds of miles away to attend graduate school.
Do you ever wish you could go into adulthood with a full guidebook created by your mom?
Jessica Pasko talks about getting engaged and breaking it off before the wedding.
Sam's friend Maddy, who studied theatre and psychology as an undergrad, talks about uprooting her New York life to pursue business school in London.
Moira Weigel, author of the new book Labor of Love, sheds light on the history of dating.
Katherine Schwarzenegger talks about how she spent her first year after college.
Nora McInerny Purmort is the author of "It's Okay to Laugh (Crying is Cool Too).
Actors Rebecca Blaine Carlton and Kira McCarthy tell Sam about what it’s like to produce a web series with little-to-no budget.
Jessica Knoll on how she became a bestselling author while working as a magazine editor.
Two editors from the Huffington Post embarked on bold challenges to reduce tech disturbances: turning off notifications and only speaking to people “IRL.” Sam finds out how well these challenges went, and what the rest of us can...
Sam talks to Lindsey Stanberry, of Refinery29, to find out how she was able to unplug from her email for an entire week.
Sam talks to writer Caroline Beaton about why traveling didn't solve all of her problems - and what she learned.
Sam talks to the co-founders of Cropped, a new essay and photo project that will make you revisit your relationship with social media.
Sam gleans some tips on how to achieve those lofty career goals from her colleague and friend of the show Bucky Keady, the Senior Vice President of Talent Management at Time Inc.
Sam learns some financial tips for the new year from two money.com writers - Senior Writer Donna Rosato and Social Media Editor Alicia Adamczyk.
We go home for the holidays and immediately revert to our angsty teenage selves. How can we halt the regression?
Whether you want to cut Seamless out of your life cold-turkey, or just want to figure out how to cut back on your expenses, Anna Newell Jones, author and finance expert, has a few easy ideas.
Sam talks to writer, illustrator, and designer Emily McDowell on careers that bombed, social media pressures, and how to become the CEO of your own company. Add a personalized touch to your greeting cards this holiday season with...
If you’ve recently received an email about open enrollment season—don’t panic. Sam talks to Jennifer Fitzgerald, CEO of PolicyGenius, to demystify the process.
Sam and Rachel W. Miller, Senior Lifestyle Editor at BuzzFeed, discuss finding BFFs as an adult, and the need for a service like Tinder—but for making new friends.
Stephanie Sisco, home editor at Real Simple, shares DIYs, shopping secrets, and style advice for decorating your apartment on a budget.
Sam talks to Bucky Keady, VP Talent at Time Inc and Maxie McCoy of Levo League to find out whether or not you really need to stay at a job for an entire year.
How do you know when it’s time to leave your job—and what you’re supposed to do next? Sam talks to Tess Vigeland to find out what happened when she decided to leave her 11-year career.
Sam speaks to Professor Margaret Neale at Stanford University about how to negotiate a raise. For more from Professor Margaret Neale, visit her website www.gettingmoreofwhatyouwant.com
Sam speaks to her best friend Carly about a major career decision she made (very quickly!)
Sam talks to Elle Luna, whose essay “The Crossroads of Should and Must” touched millions of people
What do you do when you suddenly realize you're not in the right place or at the right job?
Sam talks to Veronica Belmont, who has created a crazy, cool freelance career simply by following her passions.
Sam talks to Megan Gebhart, whose project “52 Cups of Coffee” taught her many things about telling stories and making connections. Want the Real Simple podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Opt into our weekly newsletter here...
Sam talks to Jessica Bacal, who talked to 25 successful women about their biggest career mistakes and what everyone can learn from them. Want the Real Simple podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Opt into our weekly newsletter here...
This week, it’s all about finding a doctor, staying on top of your health, and not letting Web MD misdiagnose your symptoms. Want the Real Simple podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Opt into our weekly newsletter here (it’s...
Five recent (and not-as-recent) grads discuss the weird, scary, fun, exciting things they remember about the first year out of college. Want the Real Simple podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Opt into our weekly newsletter here...
Having a "boyfriend" looks a lot different in the real world than it did in college. Sam talks to her best friend and a dating expert to find out why. Panoply’s conducting a survey. Click here to fill it out: Panoply.fm/survey By...
Not sure if your closet is office-appropriate? Bucky Keady, VP Talent at Time Inc., and Angela Matusik, Executive Editor at InStyle, share the fashion advice all young professionals need to know. This episode is sponsored by Next Issue. Get...
Everything you wanted to know (but maybe were afraid to ask) about picking the perfect plan, plus, how to actually use it.
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Doing your taxes is a necessary, yet stressful, rite of passage. In this episode, Sam talks to tax expert Barbara Weltman to go over the process and what mistakes to avoid (it’s less boring than it sounds).
Sam talks to Joe Yonan, cookbook author and Food and Dining editor at the Washington Post, about kitchen essentials, grocery shopping tips, and how to make weeknight meals much easier.
In this episode, Sam Zabell talks to Greg Giangrande, her company's Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, for tips on negotiating your first salary, and exactly how to ask for that first raise.
