Her Unshakeable Confidence Podcast

Adulting: A Mother-Daughter Raw & Real Look

July 29, 2026·19 min
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What does it actually mean to "adult"? In this candid mother-daughter episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego swap adulting horror stories and hard-won lessons, from laundry mishaps and grocery store avoidance to the real cost of chasing the cheapest option. They dig into the gap between theoretical and practical knowledge, and land on a bigger truth: nobody has it figured out, and certainty is a myth. Confidence in adulthood isn't about knowing everything; it's about learning to take things one step at a time.✅ Actionable TakeawaysDo life's practical tasks often (laundry, cooking) so they stay manageable instead of overwhelmingWeigh cost versus value, not just price, when making decisionsChoose direct routes and simpler paths when the time saved outweighs the money savedAccept that theoretical knowledge only becomes useful once you practice it yourselfLet go of the need for certainty. Nobody truly knows what they're doingTake adulting one step at a time instead of trying to master it all at once📖 Chapters00:01 – Adjusting to the Nine-to-Five Grind02:05 – Weekends: Structure vs. Freedom04:04 – Cooking, Grocery Shopping, and Learning to Adult04:55 – The Upsides of Independence06:54 – Laundry Struggles and Type A Habits08:59 – College Prep and Practical Life Skills10:30 – What School Never Taught Us12:26 – Cost vs. Value: Time, Money, and Choices14:38 – Direct Flights and the Value of Time16:41 – Embracing Uncertainty and Taking It One Step at a Time👉 💬 Connect with UsDon’t forget to subscribe to Her Unshakeable Confidence for more empowering stories and actionable insights. Leave us a review, share your favorite moments, and tag us on social media!✨ Take our new QUIZ and discover what’s really holding you back and how to break free.Get Free AUDIOBOOKOrder Simone’s New Book REAL Confidence A Simple Guide to Go from Unsure to Unshakeable📖 Order Simone’s BookAmazon Link: https://a.co/d/5MwUmJhGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55422846-the-extraordinary-unordinary-youBarnes&Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-extraordinary-unordinary-you-simone-knego/1137661020👉 Connect with Simone Knego:Instagram: @simoneknegoFacebook: @speakersimoneknegoLinkedIn: simoneknegoWebsite: www.simoneknego.comBook a free call with Simone👉 Connect with Olivia Knego:Instagram: @oliviaknegoLinkedIn: oliviaknego

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