Leap First, Panic Later

Becky Donohue left LA for a new life in Maine... and now she's figuring out what comes next. We talk about career pivots, money fears, trusting yourself when there's no clear roadmap, and why sometimes the hardest part of change is living in the middle of it.Listen to Notes From the Dead Podcast, and read the Substack here.If you'd like to be on Well...Adjusting send us an email at [email protected] You can find a copy of "The Great You Plan" here, a starter version of the "Financial Notes Doc" here and an excel version (for spreadsheet pros) here. Closed captions for this podcast can be found on YouTube.Follow robin at @realrobhops and editaudio at @editaud.io See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robin finally gets to talk with one of her creative heroes. Julia Cameron, author of The Artist's Way, joins us to explore why creativity matters most when life feels uncertain, how art can reconnect us with hope, and why making something is often an act of optimism.Julia's new book Blasting Through Blocks is out now!If you'd like to be on Well...Adjusting send us an email at [email protected] You can find a copy of "The Great You Plan" here, a starter version of the "Financial Notes Doc" here and an excel version (for spreadsheet pros) here. Closed captions for this podcast can be found on YouTube.Follow robin at @realrobhops and editaudio at @editaud.io See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When the world feels overwhelming, making art can feel... frivolous. Lauren LoGrasso disagrees. We talk about why creativity isn't a luxury, how it can pull us out of despair, and why making something, anything, might be one of the most hopeful things you can do.Listen to Lauren's podcast Unleash Your Inner Creative here.If you'd like to be on Well...Adjusting send us an email at [email protected] You can find a copy of "The Great You Plan" here, a starter version of the "Financial Notes Doc" here and an excel version (for spreadsheet pros) here. Closed captions for this podcast can be found on YouTube.Follow robin at @realrobhops and editaudio at @editaud.io See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On his deathbed, Holly Brown's father revealed he'd been keeping a life-changing secret. Suddenly she was left questioning her family, her identity, and why everyone else seemed to know except her. We talk about living with unanswered questions, making art from heartbreak, and finding your footing after everything changes.Listen to Everybody Knows But Me here, and find Holly's Instagram here.If you'd like to be on Well...Adjusting send us an email at [email protected] You can find a copy of "The Great You Plan" here, a starter version of the "Financial Notes Doc" here and an excel version (for spreadsheet pros) here. Closed captions for this podcast can be found on YouTube.Follow robin at @realrobhops and editaudio at @editaud.io See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rebekah thought she'd be somewhere else by now. After a layoff, she found herself in a job that doesn't pay enough, isn't fulfilling, and definitely wasn't part of the plan. We talk about surviving the in-between, getting honest about money, and making a plan to build a career that actually works for your life.If you'd like to be on Well...Adjusting send us an email at [email protected] You can find a copy of "The Great You Plan" here, a starter version of the "Financial Notes Doc" here and an excel version (for spreadsheet pros) here. Closed captions for this podcast can be found on YouTube.Follow robin at @realrobhops and editaudio at @editaud.io See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Well…Adjusting and iHeart's podcast, Grown-Up Stuff are joining forces to answer an important question: Why is it so much easier to give advice than actually take it? Robin, Steph, Lea, and Matt gave themselves two weeks to tackle something they’ve been avoiding, then came back with the receipts. We’re talking wins, spectacular failures, accountability, and what actually helps when you know exactly what you should do... and still really don’t wanna do it.If you'd like to be on Well...Adjusting send us an email at [email protected] You can find a copy of "The Great You Plan" here, a starter version of the "Financial Notes Doc" here and an excel version (for spreadsheet pros) here. Closed captions for this podcast can be found on YouTube.Follow robin at @realrobhops and editaudio at @editaud.io See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Burnout isn't just being tired. Samantha Edu joins us to talk about how to recognize it, why so many of us end up there, and the beliefs we've inherited about productivity, guilt, and always doing more. Plus, she leaves us with one simple practice to help you feel a little calmer, a little braver, and a little more hopeful.Find Samantha here, and the Brown Heart Wellness podcast hereIf you'd like to be on Well...Adjusting send us an email at [email protected] You can find a copy of "The Great You Plan" here, a starter version of the "Financial Notes Doc" here and an excel version (for spreadsheet pros) here. Closed captions for this podcast can be found on YouTube.Follow robin at @realrobhops and editaudio at @editaud.io See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bestselling author Oliver Burkeman (Four Thousand Weeks) joins us to tackle one of life's biggest truths: you can't do everything... and that's actually great news. We talk about letting go of perfection, embracing our finite lives, and why accepting our limits might be the key to a happier one.Learn more about Oliver Burkeman and get all his books at: www.oliverburkeman.com/If you'd like to be on Well...Adjusting send us an email at [email protected] You can find a copy of "The Great You Plan" here, a starter version of the "Financial Notes Doc" here and an excel version (for spreadsheet pros) here. Closed captions for this podcast can be found on YouTube.Follow robin at @realrobhops and editaudio at @editaud.io See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robin's wife, Mary, is back! Last time we discovered she's... not exactly an optimist. So we're checking in to see if anything's changed. We talk about existential dread, Steph's big move back to Canada, and whether choosing joy is a mindset... or just caring a little less.If you'd like to be on Well...Adjusting send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voice memo at sayhi.chat/welladjustingYou can find a copy of "The Great You Plan" HERE, a starter version of the "Financial Notes Doc" HERE and an excel version (for spreadsheet pros) HERE. Closed captions for this podcast can be found on YouTube: HERE. Follow robin @realrobhops and editaudio at @editaud.io See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Emily's father was diagnosed with a terminal illness, her life changed overnight. Instead of giving up, she became his caregiver and started a foundation supporting kids with cancer. We talk about choosing hope, finding purpose in impossible moments, and why optimism isn't about ignoring reality. It's about deciding how to meet it.Find For Love & Buttercup here.If you'd like to be on Well...Adjusting send us an email at [email protected] You can find a copy of "The Great You Plan" here, a starter version of the "Financial Notes Doc" here and an excel version (for spreadsheet pros) here. Closed captions for this podcast can be found on YouTube.Follow robin at @realrobhops and editaudio at @editaud.io See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.