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Martha and Colby Grow UpMartha and Colby Grew UpThis is the last episode of Martha and Colby Grow Up! Thanks so much to our listeners and friends we made along the way. You can find us on various podcasts going forward, and always on Twitter and Instagram. A special thanks to Stephen for putting up with us and editing all of our nonsense out.www.twitter.com/colbycomplainswww.instagram.com/realmarthariley
2021-12-3038 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpThe Beginning of The End (Of Our Podcast)ICYMI: We're ending the podcast in DecemberAs in, next month! But you have 2 more episodes of us talking about whatever we can think about. This month, it's about what life was like in 2019 versus what life is like in 2021. Enjoy!Follow us on socials:www.twitter.com/colbycomplainswww.instagram.com/realmarthariley
2021-11-2944 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpWhat You Always Wanted to Know About WEDDINGS with former wedding photographer, Rachelle Rawlings!Always a bridesmaid, never a brideIs the plot of the movie, 27 Dresses. But, also relevant as we chat about weddings this week with former wedding photographer and friend of the pod, Rachelle! In this episode, we discuss:What you need to know about getting marriedWedding horror storiesWhy are weddings so expensive? And more!Oh hey, we're also ending this podcast! December 2021 will be our "last" episode. We say last, because never say never. Thanks for listening all these years!Find us online:www.marthaandcolby.comwww.twitter.com...
2021-10-2756 min
djempiricalMartha and Colby Grow Up: Podcast ThemeTheme for Martha and Colby Grow Up, originally made for its predecessor podcast, Shit You Need to Know.
2021-10-2701 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpCHATTING about CHRONIC ILLNESS - with friend of the pod Maggie!Sometimes the Grey's Anatomy doctors can't fix everything.Chronic illnesses are chronic for a reason, they are sometimes hard to diagnose and even harder to treat. In this episode, Martha and friend of the pod Maggie chat about their chronic illnesses and what life looks for them.Find us online at:www.marthaandcolby.comwww.twitter.com/marthaandcolbywww.twitter.com/marth_vaderwww.twitter.com/colbycomplainsIf you pay us $15 once, or over the course of the podcast, we'll talk about a topic of YOUR CHOICE on this...
2021-09-2240 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpMUSINGS about MUSIC - Part 2!Have you also been to a concert with your ex after breaking up with them?No? Well - it's a bad idea. Don't do it. But you can also hear about the time Martha did.Find us online at:www.marthaandcolby.comwww.twitter.com/marthaandcolbywww.twitter.com/marth_vaderwww.twitter.com/colbycomplainsIf you pay us $15 once, or over the course of the podcast, we'll talk about a topic of YOUR CHOICE on this very podcast. You can find us on Venmo, Cash, and PayPal.
2021-08-2549 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpMEDIA CRITICISM and YOU - featuring special guest, Ariel!Martha: Hey how do I describe this episodeColby: let's see. Colby and Ariel talk about media criticism, why it's important, and how they go about analyzing the things they care about. Martha: k thxThanks to Ariel for joining us! Find him online at www.twitter.com/portlyislandboyFind us online at:www.marthaandcolby.comwww.twitter.com/marthaandcolbywww.twitter.com/marth_vaderwww.twitter.com/colbycomplainsIf you pay us $15 once, or over the course of the podcast, we'll talk about a topic of...
2021-07-2854 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpMUSINGS about MUSICWhat's your current Spotify playlist?Tell us what you're listening to! We discuss what's playing in our ears as well as:What musical instruments we playedOur favorite concertsNotable music momentsAnd more!Find us online at:www.marthaandcolby.comwww.twitter.com/marthaandcolbywww.twitter.com/marth_vaderwww.twitter.com/colbycomplainsIf you pay us $15 once, or over the course of the podcast, we'll talk about a topic of YOUR CHOICE on this very podcast. You can find us on Venmo, Cash, and PayPal.@podcastfunds on Venmo...
2021-06-1750 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpMEANINGFUL MENTORSHIP - with friend of the pod Liz!Who do you go to when you need advice?Friends and parents are good options, but what about a mentor? In this episode, we discuss:What is a mentorHow do you get oneDo you need one?And more!Thanks to Liz for joining us!Find us online at:www.marthaandcolby.comwww.twitter.com/marthaandcolbywww.twitter.com/marth_vaderwww.twitter.com/colbycomplainsIf you pay us $15 once, or over the course of the podcast, we'll talk about a topic of YOUR CHOICE on this very...
2021-05-1258 min
The Four Nations Report: An Avatar Rewatch PodcastS3, E14 - "The Boiling Rock"Prison Break! Bedlam and Betrayal at the Boiling Rock
Sokka and Zuko head out on a road trip to the Fire Nation’s greatest prison, The Boiling Rock. The boys make their way out there to save Suki but things get complicated when they learn that a new prisoner has arrived, Sokka’s dad.
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2021-04-2238 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpI FOUGHT THE LAW (SCHOOL) and the law won - featuring friend of the pod and lawyer, Corinne from Act YA age!If you can't do, do law. A phrase that was just made up right now.In this episode, we discuss what going to law school (and beyond!) is really like. Featuring questions such as:Would you have done something else if you could?Did you like it? (Spoiler alert: yes, Corinne did!)What's life like now? And more!Thanks to our special guest Corinne, host of Act YA Age podcast. Find more here: https://www.actyaage.com/Find us online at:www.marthaandcolby.comwww.twitter.com/marthaandcolbywww.twitter...
2021-04-1441 minThe Four Nations Report: An Avatar Rewatch PodcastS3, E12 - "The Firebending Masters"Master of all, jack of none.
Zuko and Aang start their firebending lessons but hit a snag when they realize that Zuko loses his firebending. The fire prince’s inner turmoil has made its way outward and to fix it, the boys set out to rediscover the origins of firebending, Dragons. But just one problem, dragons are extinct. On their quest, Zuko and Aang find an ancient firebending civilization and learn that dragon’s aren’t as dead as once believed.
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2021-04-1447 minThe Four Nations Report: An Avatar Rewatch PodcastS3, E11 - "Western Air Temple"Wild Wild West: Battle at the Western Air Temple
Team Avatar narrowly survives the Invasion of Black Sun and find refuge in the Wester Air Temple. The troubles have seemingly just begin when the gang is confronted by Zuko and the Combustion Man. The world turns topsy turvy when Zuko asks to join the team.
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2021-04-081h 01The Four Nations Report: An Avatar Rewatch PodcastS3, E10 - "The Day of the Black Sun"House of the Rising (Black) Sun
The day of black sun is here and the invasion is underway. The invasion force unveils some new technology and things seem to be going well but there’s one small problem, Azula is one step ahead and the Firelord is nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Zuko finally musters up enough courage to confront his father and decides to join the Avatar.
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2021-03-3143 minThe Four Nations Report: An Avatar Rewatch PodcastS3, E9 - "Nightmares and Daydreams"Only just a dream: the Avatar faces his greatest foe yet, sleep.
All hands on deck for the upcoming invasion which is only four days away! The gang is ready but there’s one problem, Aang can’t seem to get some rest. Meanwhile, Zuko struggles with not being invaded to the latest war meeting.
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2021-03-2438 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpKiddos? YES! Choosing to have Children with friend of the pod Jessie, host of The Daily Knightley PodcastKiddos? YES!This month is exactly the opposite of what we talked about last month: choosing to have kids. We discuss the motivations behind having kids, what pregnancy is like, and what actually, ya know, taking care of kids after they are born is like. Again, there is no wrong answer! We just wanted to have both perspectives on the podcast in case you also had questions. We also want to thank our friend Jessie for being open and honest with us - you can find her on The Daily Knightley podcast: http://thedailyknightley.com/
2021-03-1853 minThe Four Nations Report: An Avatar Rewatch PodcastS3, E8 - "The Puppetmaster"Bad Moon Rising: State of Emergency is in effect after multiple missing persons reports
In this week’s episode, the gang meets a mysterious old woman named Hama. We soon learn that Hama is not only a member of the Southern Water tribe but also an experienced waterbender. The surprises dont end there when Hama unveils a secret waterbending technique, bloodbending.
Featuring friend of the pod, Tessa Swehla! Find her at www.twitter.com/monkeybacklog
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2021-03-171h 08The Four Nations Report: An Avatar Rewatch PodcastS3, E7 - "The Runaway"Dangerous runaway wanted for theft and fraud
Aang, Sokka, and Toph get into trouble this week when they start scamming the local scam artists. Toph in particular starts to butt heads with Katara, who wants to exercise more caution. Things escalate when the crew’s antics draw the attention of the deadly Combustion man.
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2021-03-0930 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpKiddos? NO! Childless by Choice with friend of the pod Tessa SwehlaDo you want kids?Loaded question, I know. There's a lot that goes into this decision, and sometimes not knowing right now is okay too. Colby always knew he wanted to have kids, Tessa and Martha are pretty firmly in the "no" camp. There is no wrong answer, just you know, societal pressure arond doing the right thing. Next month, we'll take a different perspective and hear from someone who DOES have kids and would like more. In the mean time, you can find us over at The Four Nations Report (www.fournationsreport.com)
2021-02-1755 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpFIRST DATES and FEELINGS with Katie Sir - first date expert!Have you ever had a terrible first date?Your host Martha has mentioned several of them on this very podcast. Hope you're doing well, guy-who-puked-after-smoking-a-cigar. 2020 was a hellish year by all accounts, but maybe in 2021 we can have some new, well-deserved, beginnings. That's why we we tapped Katie Sir, a first date expert, to give us some tips and tricks on how to set up your dating life for success. We talk about:Great first date spotsWhy drinks maybe aren't the best ideaHow to navigate dating appsAnd more!And we also announced our...
2021-01-2048 min
Martha and Colby Grow Up2020 IN REVIEW: with friend of the pod Melissa Sloter!Damn, what a year.From the rise of the phrase "new normal" and exponential purchases of Pelotons, 2020 really did have it all. Listen as we break down 2020 through the different trends and reflect on how the year REALLY went.Featuring friend of the pod Melissa: you can find her on Wild Pretty Things and Still Great, Bob? http://www.twitter.com/mellooyellowwww.marthaandcolby.comwww.twitter.com/marth_vaderwww.twitter.com/colbycomplains
2020-12-2352 minThe Four Nations Report: An Avatar Rewatch PodcastS2, E15 - "The Tales of Ba Sing Se"Join us as we talk about Martha's favorite episode of Avatar so far.
A girl’s day out, a stroll through town, a job for the avatar, the mind of a poet, first date jitters, and looking for a lost friend
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2020-12-1552 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpGETTING TAUGHT about TEACHING with Dr. Sam Morris!Yo Teach!Here on MACGU we're a big fan of teachers. In this episode we talk with our friend and professor, Sam Morris about what it takes to teach millennial minds these days.Find Sam on: www.twitter.com/monkeybacklogFind us on: www.marthaandcolby.com and www.popculturisthub.com
2020-11-1850 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpMartha and Colby's SPOOKTACULARWe don't even really like Halloween that much, but we do like holidays!Join us as we discussfavorite Halloween moviesbest costumesHalloween traditionsand more!We're now a Popculturist Podcast - find us at www.popculturisthub.comFind us elsewhere:www.marthaandcolby.comhttp://www.instagram.com/realmartharileyhttp://www.twitter.com/writingbycolby
2020-10-2838 minThe Four Nations Report: An Avatar Rewatch PodcastS2, E2 - "The Cave of Two Lovers" with special guest Jessie Lehr!Finally, a kiss?
Aang and the gang are on their way to Omashu but are forced to take a detour when they run across a brigade of fire nation catapults. On their detour, The crew is joined by a troupe of musical nomads as the traverse through the dark and dangerous secret tunnel called The Cave of Two Lovers.
Meanwhile, Zuko and Iroh get a small taste of the dangers of being Fire Nation fugitives.
Thanks to Jessie for joining us! You can find her podcasting over on The Daily Knightley at http://thedailyknightley.com/
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2020-09-2100 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpGENDER is GREAT: A Discussion About Gender in Media with guest Dr. Lauren Bre!Ever notice how there aren't many nonbinary or trans characters in media?We did. But, maybe you haven't yet - and that's okay! We talk about diversity in media and how representation is important. And it's not just trans and nonbinary folks, there's also an imbalance of men and women in movies and tv shows. We've come a long way, but there is still work to be done.Thanks to Lauren for being our guest this week! Find her on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/RhetoricNSpiceFIND US ON THE WEB:...
2020-09-1643 minThe Four Nations Report: An Avatar Rewatch PodcastS2, E1 - "The Avatar State"Avatar State of Emergency
No rest for the weary this week when the gang heads back to the Earth Kingdom, where General Fong is waiting for them. Fong believes that the Avatar State is the key to defeating the fire nation and he’ll do anything to coax it out of Aang. Meanwhile, Iroh and Zuko run into a dangerous new foe, Zuko’s younger sister Azula
We tried something different this week and added a spoiler section. Let us know what you think on Twitter!
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2020-09-1400 minThe Four Nations Report: An Avatar Rewatch PodcastThe Last AirbenderWe don't really have tons of notes except it's probably not worth your time to watch this movie!
Seriously, do anything else.
We'll be back in 2 weeks, where we will start on Book Two of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
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2020-08-3100 minThe Four Nations Report: An Avatar Rewatch PodcastS1, E19 & E20 - "The Siege of the North Part 1 & Part 2"The Tides of War! The Fire Nation arrives to the North Pole
War has come to the shores of the Northern Water Tribe but Aang can’t save them on his own. For help, Aang looks towards the spirit world to find the Moon and ocean spirits but encounters a dangerous and ancient foe. As the war rages on, Zuko braves the cold tundra in an effort to capture the Avatar.
Join us next week as we talk about Avatar: The Last Airbender MOVIE.
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2020-08-2400 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpINVESTIGATING Life in ICELAND in 2020Do you want to build a snowman?That's not at all what we're talking about, but when you think of Iceland I hope you maybe think of snow so this bit makes sense. We chat with our friends Hrund and Sverrir about their life in Iceland growing up, as well as how their country has handled the coronavirus pandemic. QOTWOTM (question of the week of the month): What location is on your bucket list to travel to?FIND US ON THE WEB:We're over at The Four Nations Report most of the...
2020-08-1956 minThe Four Nations Report: An Avatar Rewatch PodcastS1, E18 - "The Waterbending Master" with special guest Katrina Widener!The North Remembers: Katara’s hopes of learning waterbending hinge on the mood a surly old master
The Northern Water Tribe is finally here! Aang wastes no time finding a master but the tribe’s outdated ways leave Katara out in the cold. Meanwhile, Sokka is crushing on the mysterious princess Yue.
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2020-08-1700 minThe Four Nations Report: An Avatar Rewatch PodcastS1, E17 - "The Northern Air Temple"Something Stinks: A refugee camp’s occupation of the air nomad temple isn’t as innocent as it may seem
A rumor leads Team Avatar to the Northern Air Temple where Aang discovers that refugees have completely taken over the temple’s space. Tensions rise when discontent turns into destruction with a betrayal of trust and the appearance of a fire nation battalion.
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2020-08-1000 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpWhat's the HECKING DEAL with HEALTH INSURANCE?On a scale of 1-10, how scared are you to call the doctor?Young Martha learned this skill very quickly, and now tries to teach people about how much that doctor visit will actually cost you. A broken elbow and meeting her deductible is not out of the ordinary for Martha. Need more health insurance resources? Check out https://www.healthcare.gov/FIND US ON THE WEB:We're over at The Four Nations Report most of the time now: www.fournationsreport.comwww.marthaandcolby.comhttp://www.instagram.com...
2020-07-2248 minThe Four Nations Report: An Avatar Rewatch PodcastS1, E14 - "The Fortune Teller"Fake News Alert!: Small town ignorance leaves Sokka seeing Red!
Team Avatar comes across a small Earth Kingdom town that is reliant on the word of their local fortune teller. When the townspeople’s carelessness puts everyone in danger the gang relies on trickery to reveal the truth. And Martha continues to wonder about new ships.
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2020-07-2000 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpWHY COOKING IS SO HARD FOR MARTHA: featuring friend of the pod Garlic Press Jess!If you're like Martha, you can cook maybe 10 things well.Look, I'm not ashamed to admit it. That's why we asked Jess of Garlic Press Jess to teach us some tips and tricks in the kitchen. We also discuss diversity in food and cooking (looking at you Alison Roman) and how to improve our dishes. JESS ON THE WEB:https://www.instagram.com/garlicpressjess/http://www.garlicpressjess.com/kitchen-shop - Jess' favorite toolsFIND US ON THE WEB:We're over at The Four Nations Report most of the time now...
2020-06-1758 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpTHE SHAGGY DA is a bad moviePlease don't watch this movie. Or do, but don't say we didn't tell you.Instead, join us as we take a break from this podcast (only one episode a month) and recap Avatar: the Last Airbender over on The Four Nations Report. (www.fournationsreport.com)
2020-05-1335 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpTHE FOUR NATIONS REPORT: S1, E1 & 2 - "The Boy in the Iceberg" and "The Avatar Returns"The Avatar is Found!After 100 years of mystery, Katara and Sokka have discovered a mysterious boy in an iceberg. Upon further inspection, they realize he is indeed Aang - the Last Airbender and an Avatar. In this first episode of The Four Nations Report, we cover episodes 1 and 2 of Avatar: The Last Airbender (if you didn't know this you should probably not be listening) and include our thoughts, impressions, and what we're excited for. If you're like Martha, and have no idea what any of this means... don't worry. Our dedicated Avatar fans Colby and...
2020-05-121h 02The Four Nations Report: An Avatar Rewatch PodcastS1, E1 & 2 - "The Boy in the Iceberg" and "The Avatar Returns"The Avatar is Found!
After 100 years of mystery, Katara and Sokka have discovered a mysterious boy in an iceberg. Upon further inspection, they realize he is indeed Aang - the Last Airbender and an Avatar. In this first episode of The Four Nations Report, we cover episodes 1 and 2 of Avatar: The Last Airbender (if you didn't know this you should probably not be listening) and include our thoughts, impressions, and what we're excited for.
If you're like Martha, and have no idea what any of this means... don't worry. Our dedicated Avatar fans Colby and Ariel will help guide you...
2020-05-0800 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpWondering about our WORST OF?To balance out our best of, we're talking through the WORST of.What's Martha's opinion on the worst fictional character? What does Colby say is the worst sporting event he's been to?Listen in and find out!FIND US ONLINE:http://www.ko-fi.com/marthaandcolbywww.marthaandcolby.comhttp://www.twitter.com/colbycomplainshttp://www.instagram.com/marthaandcolby
2020-04-2935 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpFEELINGS and FOODWhat's your favorite food?If it's not pizza, you're probably wrong. We also discuss body positivity and how to reframe it in corona times.FIND US ON THE WEB:http://www.ko-fi.com/marthaandcolbyhttp://www.marthaandcolby.comhttp://www.twitter.com/colbycomplainshttp://www.instagram.com/realmarthariley
2020-04-2243 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpBreaking down our BEST OFIf only we were on Wheel of Fortune and not spinning random wheels instead.We take a look at what things are the best, vs. our favorites. That's it. FIND US ONLINE:http://www.ko-fi.com/marthaandcolbyhttp://www.twitter.com/marthaandcolbyhttp://www.instagram.com/realmartharileyhttp://www.twitter.com/colbycomplains
2020-04-1549 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpLiving Headfirst: How to stay positive in times of stress with friend of the pod Megan Pulvermacher!Happiness in the time of rona - it's possible!But, it takes work and a positive mindset. And, it's okay if there are some days where you feel like the world is getting you down. Because let's be honest, it sucks out there.Our bodies response to stress is to put it into overdrive. And when we are continually stressed day after day?? Damn. Give yourself some grace, and we'll get through this - we promise. Want to hear more of Megan?www.livingheadfirst.comhttps://www.instagram.com/liveheadfirst/...
2020-04-0844 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpWhy do books mean so much to us? An investigationWhat's the last book you read?We'd love to hear it! Colby loves Hank Green and Martha loves fantasy novels.Feeling genrous? Support us on Ko-Fi! http://www.ko-fi.com/marthaandcolbyFIND US ON THE WEB:http://www.twitter.com/marthaandcolbyhttp://www.marthaandcolby.comhttp://www.instagram.com/realmartharileyhttp://www.twitter.com/colbycomplains
2020-04-0150 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpCONNECTION during CORONAIn these uncertain times, we bring you a topic that most people are uncertain on.How do you be more vulnerable? What IS vulnerability? And, are there any benefits to opening up? We discuss the benefits of being yourselves, why it's so hard to make meaningful connections sometimes. We hope you're doing well - maybe you noticed that we're a bit low energy. Things are tough, but we're hanging in. FIND US ONLINE:http://www.marthaandcolby.comhttp://www.ko-fi.com/marthaandcolby (DONATE!)http://www.twitter.com/marthaandcolby
2020-03-2535 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpThe NO BS guide to BOUNDARIESHow are you holding up?We know that this time in the world is scary, so we're here for you with some more content to keep you company in this trying time. We're back this week with an episode on boundaries. Colby helps Martha understand why she needs them, and some self reflection. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider a small financial donation!http://www.ko-fi.com/marthaandcolbyFind us on the web:http://www.twitter.com/marthaandcolbyhttp://www.marthaandcolby.comhttp://www.instagram.com/realmarthariley
2020-03-1840 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpPracticing POLYAMORY and Mulling Over MONOGAMYPolyamory? Aren't you mixing Latin and Greek roots?Oops. On this episode of Martha and Colby Grow Up, we give you a 101 presentation on polyamory and what that means, and how it can look like in modern relationships. POLYAMORY RESOURCES:https://www.morethantwo.com/http://www.multiamory.comThe Ethical Slut by Dossie Easton and Janet HardyOpening Up by Tristan TaorminoFIND US AROUND:http://www.marthaandcolby.comhttp://www.ko-fi.com/marthaandcolbyhttp://www.instagram.com/realmartharileyhttp://www.twitter.com/colbycomplains
2020-03-1132 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpREDDIT and RELATIONSHIP ADVICEWhen's the last time you talked to a stranger on the Internet?Sometimes, they can be helpful. Sometimes, you're better off asking your friends. In this episode, we take some posts from the popular subreddit, Relationship Advice, and see if we can't offer anything better. Spoiler alert: JUST COMMUNICATE MORE. Like us? Donate some money, if you'd be so kind!http://www.ko-fi.com/marthaandcolbyhttp://www.paypal.me/marthap123
2020-03-0446 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpMOVIE TRIVIA Madness!Do you like snow?That's not any of the questions in movie trivia, just one that we want to know. Thanks to Collider and the people at Movie Trivia Schmoedown for the format of the show, we're huge fans! And, special thanks to Lilli for being a champ and hosting for us. If anyone is counting, we are tied 1-1 for game shows.http://www.paypal.me/marthap123http://www.ko-fi.com/marthaandcolbyFOLLOW US:http://www.marthaandcolby.comhttp://www.twitter.com/marthaandcolbyhttp...
2020-02-2632 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpMake it or BREAK IT: BBQ Smoke?Make it or break it: what if they had fingernails that were one inch long?Would that make or break your already perfect relationship? We go through a list of scenarios to determine our relationship dealbreakers. Perhaps unsurprisngly, Colby is okay with BBQ smoke smell. Thanks to Victoria for joining us this week! Find her on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/nevernotpizzaFIND US ELSEWHERE:http://www.twitter.com/marthaandcolbyhttp://www.marthaandcolby.comhttp://www.instagram.com/realmartharileyhttp://www.twitter.com/colbycomplains
2020-02-1948 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpThe ROCK: REALLY GREAT? with special guest Ariel RadaWhether you love him or hate him, The Rock is everywhere.Literally in almost every big movie, The Rock is somewhere. So, we decide to tackle the movies that The Rock ISN'T in. Would it be better, the same, or worse? Thanks to our friend Ariel Rada (writer and host of NBAsians and Geek 101) for joining us! Find him on the internet here:https://www.arielrada.com/NBAsians: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1463634604Geek 101: https://geek101podcast.libsyn.com/Follow us on the interwebs:http://www.marthaandcolby...
2020-02-1249 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpWOULD YOU RATHER? Probably notWhat's the weirdest party game you've played?7 minutes in heaven? Truth or drink? Strip poker?We are doing none of those but we are kicking off a whole month of games. First up this week is a party game from Drunk Stoned and Stupid called "If You Had To" - it's basically would you rather. #sponsorus
2020-02-0537 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpHobbies: Martha and Colby talk about what keeps them busyWhat do you do when you aren't working for The Man™️?We discuss how we view the hobbies in our life and whether they should turn into JOBBIES gag.www.marthaandcolby.comhttp://www.twitter.com/marthaandcolbywww.twitter.com/colbycomplainswww.instagram.com/realmarthariley
2020-01-2939 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpPodcasting: How Colby Never Made Varsity and Martha found a co-hostHave you ever wanted to start a podcast?Then you should! Anyone can do it, just look at us. insert Paul Rudd gifWe discuss how we started our podcasts, what we think of the industry, and where we want to take Martha and Colby Grow Up in the future. www.marthaandcolby.comhttp://www.twitter.com/marthaandcolbywww.twitter.com/colbycomplainswww.instagram.com/realmarthariley
2020-01-2241 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpRelationships: The one where Martha and Colby reflect on past experiences in dating, love, and friendshipHow did you know you wanted to say I love you?Was it a few months in? Have you ever said it? What about to yout friends? We reflect on our relationships in this episode of Martha and Colby Grow Up, what I love you means as a status symbol in relationships, and more!
2020-01-1549 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpReflection: Martha and Colby on growing up in the 2010s, and what their plans are for 2020Ten years ago, TIME magazine named Mark Zuckerberg as their person of the year.So, ya know, that aged well. Listen in as we go through year by year on important things that happened each year to get us to where we are today, in 2020. We also chat about what we're looking forward to in the next year: hint - LOVE and MONEY. FIND US ONLINE ELSWHERE:http://www.instagram.com/marthaandcolbyhttp://www.twitter.com/marthaandcolbyhttp://www.instagram.com/realmartharileyhttp://www.twitter.com/colbycomplains
2020-01-0854 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpThe one where Martha and Colby talk about holiday traditionsHappy Holidays!Welcome to the last episode of the year, where we chat about holiday traditions and what presents we are excited to receive.This is the last SYNTK until the New Years - where we will back with a new name, too!Thanks for listening!-martha & colby
2019-12-1848 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpThe one where Martha and Colby play Wheel of Fortune (or, spin a question wheel)We're back with another game!This time, Martha and friends came up with 12 random questions. We put them on a wheel and spun away.CONTACT US/FOLLOW US ON THE MEDIAS:Martha's instagram: http://www.instagram.com/realmartharileyColby's twitter: http://www.twitter.com/colbycomplainsShow twitter: http://www.twitter.com/syntkpodShow instagram: http://wwww.instagram.com/syntkpodEmail: hosts@shityouneedtoknow.com
2019-12-1137 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpThe one where Martha and Colby answer pressing questions from search termsWhat's the last thing you searched on Google?For Colby, it was probably a celebrity's height.In this episode, we take the keyword "millennial" and answer the questions you typed into Google.Millennial farmer was something people really wanted to know about!CONTACT US/FOLLOW US ON THE MEDIAS:Martha's instagram: http://www.instagram.com/realmartharileyColby's twitter: http://www.twitter.com/colbycomplainsShow twitter: http://www.twitter.com/syntkpodShow instagram: http://wwww.instagram.com/syntkpodEmail: hosts@shityouneedtoknow.com
2019-12-0441 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpPOP CULTURE MONTH: The one where Martha and Colby explore Disney Plus, and watch Sammy The Way-Out SealHave you ever willingly watched a movie from 1962 that you knew nothing about?Yeah, us either. So that's exactly what we did. With the release of Disney Plus we posed a question to our Twitter followers: which obscure movie should we watch? With a late stage gain, Sammy, The Way-Out Seal won. This "movie" is actually a two part television series that they combined to make a 43 minute short film. Learn more about the history of this movie here: https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Sammy,_the_Way-Out_SealThanks for listening to SYNTK...
2019-11-2735 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpPOP CULTURE MONTH: The one where Martha and Colby play JeopardyHave you ever wished you could compete in a game show?Us, too So, we brought the game show to us in this week's episode Play along, and see who wins!Alex Trebek, we love you too!CONTACT US/FOLLOW US ON THE MEDIAS:Martha's instagram: http://www.instagram.com/realmartharileyColby's twitter: http://www.twitter.com/colbycomplainsShow twitter: http://www.twitter.com/syntkpodShow instagram: http://wwww.instagram.com/syntkpodEmail: hosts@shityouneedtoknow.com
2019-11-201h 04
Martha and Colby Grow UpPOP CULTURE MONTH: The one where Martha and Colby talk about their unpopular opinions in pop cultureWhat's the hottest take you have about pop culture?Is it that Jersey Shore is good? Felicity Huffman did nothing wrong? We explore ours in this episode. Including, but not limited to:Ghostbusters is badTaylor Swift is a snakeIs Kanye all that bad?Revenge of the Sith is not that badAnd more!CONTACT US/FOLLOW US ON THE MEDIAS:Martha's instagram: http://www.instagram.com/realmartharileyColby's twitter: http://www.twitter.com/colbycomplainsShow twitter: http://www.twitter.com/syntkpodShow instagram: http://wwww.instagram.com/syntkpodEmail: hosts@shityouneedtoknow...
2019-11-1338 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpPOP CULTURE MONTH: The one where Colby and Martha watch Avatar: The Last AirbenderWhen's the last time you watched something on Nickelodeon that wasn't Spongebob?Never? Well, we hope you will change that by following along with us as we dive into Avatar: The Last Airbender. Spoiler alert: we're Appa stans.If you're interested in this becoming a full time podcast, let us know! The idea and motivation are there, we just want to know if you have interest. CONTACT US/FOLLOW US ON THE MEDIAS:Martha's instagram: http://www.instagram.com/realmartharileyColby's twitter: http://www.twitter.com/colbycomplainsShow twitter: http...
2019-11-0644 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpGROWING UP MONTH: The one where Martha and Colby talk about their journey in life and what they want to do nextDo you know what you want to be when you grow up?Us neither. On this episode, we have a frank discussion about where we've been in life and where we want to go. CONTACT US/FOLLOW US ON THE MEDIAS:Martha's instagram: http://www.instagram.com/realmartharileyColby's twitter: http://www.twitter.com/colbycomplainsShow twitter: http://www.twitter.com/syntkpodShow instagram: http://wwww.instagram.com/syntkpodEmail: hosts@shityouneedtoknow.com
2019-10-2938 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpGROWING UP MONTH: The one where Martha and Colby talk about millennial burnoutIn early 2019, Buzzfeed News posted an article about millennial burnout.You can read it here: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/annehelenpetersen/millennials-burnout-generation-debt-workBut basically, as millennials, we are trained to become as efficient as possible. Which usually translates into fitting as much work as possible into our already busy days. When we fit all that work in without breaks it can be so freaking hard to keep going. It feels like you can't even do the most simple tasks, because you've been going for longer than you're supposed to. We talk about all...
2019-10-2339 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpGROWING UP MONTH: The one where Martha and Colby ask an adult all their questions about growing upHave you ever wondered what it's like to be an adult?Not just a 25 year old adult. Like, someone who has lived through life and come out on the other side (relatively) unscathed. We did, and that's why we wanted to interview our friend Stephen for more information on what we have to look forward to.In this episode, we talk about:What we have to look forward to in lifeImportant lessons to be learned as you grow upWhy adulthood isn't easyAnd more!Thanks for listening to the podcast! CONTACT US...
2019-10-1639 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpGROWING UP MONTH: The one where Martha and Colby talk about their relationship with their parentsAt some point in the past, two people loved each other very much. 9 months later, you were born.This week on the podcast, we're talking about parents. Including, but not limited to, our relationship with them, what it's like living with parents, funny stories from our youth, and more!CONTACT US/FOLLOW US ON THE MEDIAS:Martha's instagram: http://www.instagram.com/realmartharileyColby's twitter: http://www.twitter.com/colbycomplainsShow twitter: http://www.twitter.com/syntkpodShow instagram: http://wwww.instagram.com/syntkpodEmail: hosts@shityouneedtoknow.com
2019-10-0946 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpGROWING UP MONTH: The one where Martha and Colby talk about how friendships change when you grow upIn the Fast and Furious movies, friends are part of your family.Do you feel the same? In this episode of the podcast, we transition into growing up month as we talk about friends and what they mean to us. Our love for our friends probably doesn't run as deep as Vin Diesel's and Paul Walker's love, but we appreciate them all the same.We talk about...How to make friends as an adultWhat friendship means to usHow our friendships have evolvedHow to drop a toxic friendAnd more!CONTACT US/FOLLOW US ON...
2019-10-0246 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpPASSION MONTH: The one where Martha teaches Colby about the British Royal FamilyWhen you think of the Royal Family, what pops into your head?For Martha, it's all the time she spent in London during her study abroad trips and some early mornings watching the royal weddings. The obsession started young, and still hasn't stopped.In this episode, we talk about:The royal family tree and line of successionWhy Kate Middleton's kids are so cuteThe historical importance of Meghan MarkleAnd more!This concludes passion month, stay tuned for growing up month next week!CONTACT US/FOLLOW US ON THE MEDIAS:Martha's instagram...
2019-09-2540 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpPASSION MONTH: The one where Colby teaches Martha all about FOOTBALLHave you ever been on a date and they start talking about SPORTS and THEIR TEAM and TOUCHDOWNS???[insert Nick Young meme here]Yeah, we get it! That's why on this week of the podcast we go over one of Colby's passions - FOOTBALL. Martha knows what a touchdown is, but that's about it. We talk about:What a linebacker is The ESPN Body IssueWhat a two point conversion isWhy Colby loves football so dang muchAND, all about Martha's fantasy football leagueStay tuned for next week, where Martha teaches Colby...
2019-09-1856 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpPASSION MONTH: The one where Martha talks about her passion for people and Colby talks about his passion for sportsPlease welcome Colby to the show for his first "real" episode!!!For the rest of September, we are doing a passion month on the podcast. Basically, we want to get to know each other better and learn about what makes us tick. For Martha, it's people.Why is connection so important to us?Is connection harder to have when we get older?Why this fascination with human relationships startedAnd more!For Colby, it's football.Why are sports so meaningful to many people?Why sports bonded Colby with his dadA little history of...
2019-09-1144 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpLET'S TALK ABOUT SEX: How to communicate with your partner to have better sex with host of the Good Girls Talk About Sex podcast, Leah Carey!Is sex my favorite thing to talk about? We'll never know.Leah Carey became a sexual communication coach when she realized she needed to teach what she wanted to learn. She realized that "talking about things in advance can either set me up for great experiences or prevent me from getting down with the wrong person." And we are so lucky to have her be teaching us this week on this important topic. No one gives us roadmaps about having sex or being in a relationship. Leah wanted to close that gap by helping people...
2019-09-0446 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpWE STAN A PHILOSOPHICAL CONVERSATION: Talking about millennial life, boundaries, and relationships with writer Megan WildhoodThanks for listening to the SYNTK podcast!In this episode, I talk with Megan Wildhood (https://meganwildhood.com/) about everything under the sun. I originally am not sure why I asked her to be on the show, other than that I like interesting poeple and talking to them about interesting things. That's how we got talking about her life and mine - anything from life, love, relationships, family, and everything in between. I enjoyed her philosophical take on things, and I hope you do, too.CONTACT ME / FOLLOW ME ON THE MEDIAS:...
2019-08-2835 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpCREATE YOUR FUTURE or STAY AT A JOB YOU HATE? The choice is yours! with Lauren Armstrong of Created Future AcademyIf you're like me, you have a 9 to 5 job. Maybe you sometimes catch yourself on Twitter or Reddit for a little too long and then suddenly wonder how it got to be 2 pm and you haven't done any work all day? Yeah, me neither....Lauren was just like us - she worked at a fancy job in Houston, TX that paid a lot but that she hated. She realized that everyone was overworked, super tired, and not following their dreams. Lauren realized that it was possible to have a job you love, she just had...
2019-08-2137 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpHOW TO SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS: Tips for personal development and mindset mastery with Lucy SmithIn this episode of the podcast, I speak with Lucy Smith all the way from the UK! We chat a lot about what it takes to be successful, and what you need to do to "manage your mind" to overcome self-dobut and any worries or confidence issues you may have. And trust me - I've been there. I have definitely felt low in confidence and have had plenty of self-doubt. Learning about mindset and making sure I could practice self-care was HUGE for me in overcoming anxiety and setting myself up for success. Lucy Smith...
2019-08-1432 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpMeet my new co-host, COLBY!Please give a warm welcome to Colby for his first episode as a co-host! I'm so excited to have a co-host for this next chapter of the podcast. As a reminder, there will still be a couple more weeks of interviews, I just wanted to introduce Colby first before the show transitions into its new phase. Colby and I met online in a Slack community for a podcast we both listen to. Listeners will remember that same podcast caused me to spontaneously book a ticket to Nashville and go to Con of Thrones. I knew...
2019-08-0747 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpLIFE AFTER BARIATRIC SURGERY: A stop on the weight loss journey with Kayla Landaeta of Time To DeflateKayla Landaeta is a bariatric life coach of Time To Deflate. She works with bariatric patients to make their weight loss surgery program personal and successful! After growing up super morbidly obese and failing and traditional diets and exercise, she decided to have weight loss surgery in November of 2015 and went on to lose over 160lbs!!!In this episode, Kayla and I chat aboutWhat went into her decision to have bariatric surgeryHow she keeps her motivation upWhat her favorite frozen pizza isLife as an Instagram influencerWhat she is looking forward to doing with her company...
2019-07-3147 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpA Conversation on Women's Health and Abortion with Amanda KingsleyCONTENT WARNINGThis episode contains frank discussion of abortion. Political commentary will not be tolerated.This episode was such an interesting one to edit and listen to because abortion is not something I have dealt with. However, I know that many women have and on Sh-t You Need to Know, I like to include perspectives from all sorts of people. Amanda and I have a great conversation how why she decided to abort, how it has affected her life now, and what she wishes people would know about her decision. We also talk about how to...
2019-07-2432 min
Martha and Colby Grow Up25 episodes of Sh*t You Need to Know - BEHIND THE SCENES as an amateur podcasterYou are listening to the 25th episode of this podcast.HOLY SHIRTBALLS! That is an incredible milestone for me, and I'm so excited that this moment has come. I wanted to share a little bit about what's going on with me and the podcast. I want to be transparent as possible about the struggles I have and how I'm committed to creating the best podcast possible to my listeners.I want to fix my sound on those guest interviews!!!Really hone down what I want to talk about - it's been pretty broad but...
2019-07-1914 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpThe one where I go to Nashville for Con of Thrones 2019The one where Martha NERDS OUT and I talk about my time in Nashville at Con of Thrones, an amazingly fun convention all about the HBO series Game of Thrones.Memes? Cosplay? Gender roles in Westeros? You got it. The original article that inspired the cosplay: https://www.buzzfeed.com/robinedds/game-of-thrones-characters-transported-back-to-the-80s-an CONTACT ME / FOLLOW ME ON THE MEDIAS:personal instagram: http://www.instagram.com/realmartharileyemail: martha@shityouneedtoknow.comcall/text me: (301) 941-7448
2019-07-1718 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpYOUR CLOTHES DO MORE THAN MAKE YOU LOOK PRETTY: An in-depth look on personal style and thrift shopping with Melissa Hernandez-EricksonMelissa Hernandez-Erickson is a name you need to know. She runs an event company as well as a personal stying company. How cool is that??We talk all about what clothes mean in terms of confidence, how to feel more confident in your body, as well her best tips for thrifting. And trust me, she is a THRIFT QUEEN!!About the company: MH Style Consulting is a personal styling, planning and creative company with 16 years of experience that specializes in a variety of services to meet everyone's needs and wants. Our services include wardrobe styling...
2019-07-1035 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpSolo Travel: My stories from Switzerland and DenmarkAfter a rough break-up, I decided I wanted to go study abroad and try a bunch of cool things. I went to Denmark and Switzerland during the end of my study abroad trip ALONE!! Listen to my anecdotal stories, even though there isn't really much of a life lesson.So yeah, I'm reminiscing. You can too!CONTACT ME / FOLLOW ME ON THE MEDIAS:personal instagram: http://www.instagram.com/realmartharileyemail: martha@shityouneedtoknow.comcall/text me: (301) 941-7448
2019-07-0514 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpPersonal Finance for Couples: Let's talk about MONEY! With financial educator Grace PomroyNobody LIKES looking at finances. Least of all, me. And finances when you're in a relationship??? Forget about it. Our guest today, Grace Pomroy, makes it fun and interesting to talk about finances. She breaks it up into steps that make it seem not so scary and definitely do-able. She also gives great tips for BUDGETING - everyone's favorite million dollar word. Take a listen (to me AND your partner), and ya just might learn something. Grace Duddy Pomroy (aka "The Classy Frugalist") is a financial educator, blogger, and coach. She specializes in creating down-to-earth...
2019-07-0358 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpHow To Get Over a BreakupAh, breakups.Emotions are healthy to express. Except, if you're me and decide to slap someone when they are breaking up with you. Oops. If you need some support through breakups, please check out my deep dish dating call offering. We can talk about breaking up with your current partner, as well as getting out there after your breakup. I'm here for you, always! CONTACT ME / FOLLOW ME ON THE MEDIAS:show instagram: http://bit.ly/shitetoknowpersonal instagram: http://www.instagram.com/realmartharileyemail: martha@shityouneedtoknow.com
2019-06-2115 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpHOW TO SPEAK UP: Using your voice as a force for good at work and in life, featuring Jessica GuzikI love when people tell me they have long and winding job paths, because it makes me feel that I am doing alright in the world if I'm not podcasting full time at 25. What rang true for me with Jessica's episode was the idea that we can make infinite mistakes. And then here's the kicker: we need to be grateful for those infinite mistakes. They can teach us more than we realize!If you enjoyed Jessica and her interview, you can find her on the Internet here:https://theartofspeakingup.com/ https://www.instagram...
2019-06-1947 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpMy Worst Date EverOof, that was a rough one huh? It's okay fam, I got through it. Check out my guide to the top 10 first date conversation starters here: https://bit.ly/2WIrj86CONTACT ME / FOLLOW ME ON THE MEDIAS:show instagram: http://bit.ly/shitetoknowpersonal instagram: http://www.instagram.com/realmartharileyemail: martha@shityouneedtoknow.comcall/text me: (301) 941-7448
2019-06-1413 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpINTUITIVE EATING with Allison Mosso, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Personal Trainer: Why diet culture isn't all that, learning to ENJOY donuts, and how to love your body, too!Allison Mosso is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor and Wellness Presenter. She earned her Master of Science in Kinesiology and Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a Minor in Nutrition. (editor's note: she loves donuts and is a super cool human).Intuitive eating is a theory that is different from "traditional" mainstream diets. Essentially, "Calorie counting, carb avoiding, and waistline measuring are not only making people emotionally miserable, but contributing to many of the health problems previously attributed to simple overeating." - The Atlantic, 2019 https://www.theatlantic.com/health...
2019-06-1244 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpFIFTEEN MINUTE FRIDAYS: Martha's TEDx Talk from 2016 - Breaking down BOUNDARIES in MENTAL HEALTH and lifeYou can find more information about TEDx here: www.ted.com Full TED Talk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLLXHDsyz5MMartha Pietruszewski is a thinker, writer, and motivated by great ideas. Martha never set out to be an entrepreneur, she just wanted to make the world a better place. Throughout her time at the University of Minnesota, she realized that in society, there are a lot of stigmas and harmful ideas about lots of things. In late 2015, she launched Nesel Packs, a company that created the world's first sensory friendly backpack...
2019-06-0712 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpWHEN IS IT TIME TO SEEK THERAPY? And other questions on millennial Mental Health with Licensed Therapist Tann MooreY'all know therapy is my hill I will die on. I believe that mental health is SO SO SO important and something that cannot be ignored. In this episode, I speak with a licensed therapist to ask all your questions related to mental health - why do we need to care about it and how can we talk to our friends about it? Additionally, WHEN do we maybe need therapy even though we're kinda maybe nervous about it? Listen, and all the answers shall be revealed.Psychology Today Find a Therapist: https://www.psychologytoday...
2019-06-0542 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpHOW TO GET ANYTHING YOU WANT IN LIFE: A lesson in following life's opportunities by just going for it, with Eva PayneLife is so beautiful. So, how can we sit down, shut up, and appreciate it more? Eva Payne comes through with some hot tips this week in the most relatable episode yet. Eva's message is so relatable to me because she says that you need to find 51% joy in a day. Even on my worst days, there are things that I can be thankful for and Eva reminds me that that is so dang true. Every hard moment is worth it, and it'll all work out. Her acronyms: FLOW - Following Life's Opportunities Wholeheartedly and...
2019-05-2952 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpThe Mary Jane Experience: Talking with Strawberry Sequoia about all things CANNABIS, including - what's the deal with this CBD stuff?My favorite memory of my parents is when I first realized they had smoked weed when they were younger. I thought it was SO INCRIMINATING but I now realize, they were just having some fun. This podcast is for you if you are interested in Cannabis 101 and what you need to know about smoking/vaping/eating the dopest dope. Strawberry Sequoia first tried cannabis in the woods behind her high school while skipping 3rd period. Her mother introduced her to edibles a few months later. A less frequent user she uses weed for her yoga practice, for...
2019-05-2231 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpPersonal Finance for Millennials: How to act like an adult and save money, too! Featuring Ian Nohner - CFP and financial coachDebt. Such an ugly, four-letter word. I have it, your friends probably have some, and your parents probably do too. Debt is everywhere, but no one talks about it! That's why I brought on Ian, a Certified Financial Planner and financial coach on the show. We talk about debt, but we also talk about why you would need life insurance and how to take advantage of your healthcare savings accounts. Basically, how to be an adult and act like one too!On a personal note, debt was a really scary thing for me. I thought...
2019-05-1537 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpExploring BODY POSITIVITY through BURLESQUE: How being on stage can help you be confident in life and in love, featuring Queenie von CurvesBody confidence is something I have struggled with a lot in recent years. I used to be really quite skinny, then medication and stress caused me to gain more weight than I knew how to deal with. For the last few years it's been an on again off again struggle with my body image and what people potray as "skinny" and "healthy." Thanks to Queenie for showing me that women with curves can look pretty darn great, and still have the level of confidence that a supermodel has when they walk down the runway. Want...
2019-05-0848 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpLIFE WITH ANXIETY as a millennial: How it started, how it can be managed, and what life looks like nowWhen I was 7 I remember a day when the sun was shining, I was reading a new book, and my dad was building a treehouse. But - I felt miserable. Nothing I did that day made me feel better. I didn't know why it was happening or what these emotions were. I got some new stationery after my mom took me to the dollar store that made me feel a little bit better, but the feeling didn't disappear until I went to bed that night. Years later, I realized it was called ANXIETY. Anxiety is when you...
2019-05-0128 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpHow to Design Your Life: A crash course in design thinking for millennials with Dr. April SeifertApril Seifert is a psychologist, entreprenuer, and self-proclaimed life experience junkie. I like her because she gives you real, practical advice for creating the life you deserve. And, she's heckin' smart too. If I had a PhD I would definitely make all of you call me doctor for no reason and in every situation!!She also mentions radical responsibility - the idea that you take 100% responsibility for 100% of the situations you're in. She explains how that mindset works with life design , as well as this 30 day sof beauty challenge. Basically, you take a picture of a beautiful...
2019-04-2450 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpThe DETAILS about ONLINE DATINGAre you DTF or DTR? Whatever you're looking for in life, I'm pretty sure you can find it online. Listen to this episode to hear reviews of Hinge, Tinder, OKCupid, and Bumble. I share my tips and tricks to get you on and OFF the apps as quickly as possible as well as how to date confidently. After all, everyone deserves a little bit of love, right?"I feel like if you have a fish pic in your profile, you're compensating for something." CLICK TO TWEET: https://ctt.ac/vd9t2HELPFUL LINKS:http...
2019-04-1737 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpFacts about FITNESSAndrew Shows is the owner of Andrew Shows Fitness based primarily online. I found Andrew a while ago when we worked together for a couple of months doing an online based training program. Andrew is a personal trainer and coach that helps you achieve your fitness and nutrition goals by educating you on what actually works for you and your body. He knows what he's doing, y'all - I lost 4 inches off of my waist! In this episode we talk about finding that motivation to go to the gym, whether or not he allows himself girl scout...
2019-04-0338 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpReal Talk about REAL ESTATEDJ Friesch is a licensed real estate agent with The Jay Schmidt Group in Milwaukee. After a stint in the corporate world (that's how we met!) he obtained his license and has been slinging houses ever since. In this episode we talk about what you need to know before going into house buying mode as well as some general rule of thumb principles to follow. At the end of the episode, I decided it would be a super good idea to ask him real estate pickup lines??? So stay tuned for that...I guess? If you'd like...
2019-03-1438 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpTeaching about TATTOOSEmi Nijiya is the owner of Jackalope Tattoo in Minneapolis, where all tattoo artists are female or identify as non-binary. In this episode, Emi and I chat about what getting a tattoo is actually like, how much it'll cost ya, their hardest tattoos to date, and what do you tell a friend who has an anchor or an infinity sign.....For more information on Emi and their shop, please check out Jackalope Tattoo: http://www.jackalopetattoo.com/ or on https://www.instagram.com/jackalopetattoo/. Emi's personal Instagram is https://www.instagram.com/tattoosbyemi/(PS, sorry...
2019-03-0138 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpAll about CONFIDENCEHow can you become the MOST confident version of yourself? We need to be confident in life because that is how we achieve the goals we want in order to live the life of our dreams. It's as simple as being confident enough to ask for help or asking for what you want. Don't let the haters bring you down (and get in your head) - use the skills you learn in this episode to change some old beliefs up and become the person you were meant to be. Listen to Jia Jiang's full TED...
2019-02-1825 min
Martha and Colby Grow UpWho am I and WHAT am I doing?This episode is pretty boring. You can skip it if you want. shrug But, if you're going to listen - Hey. Hi. Hello. My name is Martha Riley, the host of this show. I talk about who I am, why I started this podcast, and how awesome this show will be. Thanks for listening, stick around (you'll enjoy it, I promise).Listen to my TEDx talk here: https://youtu.be/GLLXHDsyz5MCONTACT ME / FOLLOW ME ON THE MEDIAS:show instagram: http://www.instagram.com/shitetoknowpersonal instagram: http://www.instagram...
2019-02-0512 min