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Text us and share your adulting stories! Disclaimer: This video is not medical advice, and I am not a medical professional. Please do your own research and talk to your clinician.  I gained weight on a compounded GLP-1… and what happened next sent me down a rabbit hole of weight loss medications, Reta, and gray market peptides.  In this GLP-1 update, I’m sharing why I considered trying Reta, why I ultimately decided against it, and how I ended up injecting a different peptide every day before asking myself, “Girl, how did we get here?” In this episode of I Guess I’m an Adult Now, we’re also talking about social media’s influence on our health decisions, the stigma around weight loss medication in the Black community, body image, and the pressure to keep getting smaller. Because sometimes the conversation needs to go deeper than the number on the scale. Just because we can try something… does that mean we should? How has the conversation around GLP-1s, peptides, and weight loss affected you?  Chapters 00:00 I Gained Weight on a GLP-1 00:28 My GLP-1 Update, Reta & the Peptide Rabbit Hole 08:43 When Does Weight Loss Stop Being About Health? 11:43 Body Image, Food & What’s Underneath the Weight Loss 13:12 Just Because You Can, Does That Mean You Should? 14:22 Making Informed Choices About Your Health You can also watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvDyzXwF6D-IgfFJ2tucjzKAi81vivqf- ______________ Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟  https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions?  [email protected] (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) #Chiziduru #IGuessImAnAdultNow Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! I tried a GLP-1... and gained weight. Yeah, let that sink in. Let's really talk about it: the compound vs. brand-name mix-up, falling off my habits, and what finally changed once I switched things up. We often hear about the success stories, but it is just as important to talk about the realities that do not always make the headlines. Whether you are curious about how these drugs work or you have had your own surprising experience with semaglutide side effects, this conversation is for anyone trying to figure out what is happening with their body. Chapters 0:00 The Weight Loss Paradox 1:39 Compound vs. Brand Name: What You Need to Know 5:03 Starting the Starter Dose 9:46 The Pitfalls of My Habits 15:03 The Truth About Compound Shortages 22:24 GLP-1s as a Tool, Not a Cure You can also watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvDyzXwF6D-IgfFJ2tucjzKAi81vivqf- ______________ Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟  https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions?  [email protected] (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) #Chiziduru #IGuessImAnAdultNow Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! In this episode, I tell my Nigerian dad that I’m moving in with my boyfriend before marriage, and his reaction is exactly what you’d expect. We also talk about why I secretly signed the lease first, the relatives he recruited to change my mind, and the cultural expectations placed on me as his first and only daughter. Submit your adulthood dilemmas to get them answered on the podcast. https://forms.gle/q5VA4y1xfBLz1tyQ8 Subscribe to @ChiziDuru and join the community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Chapters: 00:00 – I Want to Move In With My Boyfriend 00:23 – Papa Duru Is Back 01:05 – Why I Moved Out Before Marriage 04:03 – I Signed the Lease Without Telling My Parents 06:13 – Why Nigerian Daughters Stay Home Until Marriage 09:26 – The Moment I Told My Parents 11:19 – My Family Tried to Stop Me 13:15 – Why Sons Can Move Out but Daughters Can’t 16:01 – My Dad Didn’t Believe Content Creation Was a Career 17:33 – The Moment He Finally Took My Career Seriously 18:27 – Why I Needed to Leave Home to Grow 23:19 – The Stigma Around Single Women Living Alone 25:14 – How Independence Changed My Standards for Men 30:10 – Does Living With a Man Lower a Woman’s Value? 33:51 – Should Couples Live Together Before Marriage? 37:00 – Should Married Couples Sleep in Separate Rooms? 45:10 – Would My Dad Let Me Have a Male Roommate? 46:07 – “I Have Something to Tell You…” 48:57 – Why Women Can’t Let Men Waste Their Time 51:28 – My Dad Has Been Trying to Find Me a Husband 55:14 – I Told My Dad I’m Moving In With My Boyfriend 57:31 – The Truth Behind My Confession 58:45 – Papa Duru’s Final Warning 01:02:38 – Why My Dad Says I’m a Queen Subscribe and join the community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time.   ____________________ You can also watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvDyzXwF6D-IgfFJ2tucjzKAi81vivqf- Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟  https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions?  [email protected] (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! Submit your adulthood dilemmas to get them answered on the podcast. https://forms.gle/q5VA4y1xfBLz1tyQ8 Dating Outside my Race as A Nigerian Woman Am I wrong for wanting black children? As a Nigerian-American woman, I'm getting into a conversation I've never said out loud before — dating outside my race, what it could mean for my future kids, and whether I'm ready to let go of passing down my culture and skin tone. No judgment either way — I just think we owe it to our future kids to actually think this stuff through. 🔔 Rate us 5 stars where  If you like video. WATCH on YouTube: You can https://youtu.be/wxi4yJrAN4E  ____________________________ Chapters  00:00 Intro - Am I Wrong for Wanting Black Children? 03:51 A Few Disclaimers Before We Get Into It 05:08 If I Had Kids With Someone White (Genetics & Phenotype) 06:10 Coming to Terms With a Lighter-Skinned Child 07:36 Would I Be Sad? Working Through It Out Loud 08:12 My Grandchildren Being "Just a Distant Memory" 09:09 Is Wanting This Just Biology? 12:42 Clarifying: Race vs. Culture 14:23 Why Black Women Struggle to Find Black Love 15:03 The "Competition" Theory & Is This Women's Burden to Carry? 18:00 Producer's Joke 19:30 Applications for Husbands (lol) 19:40 Final Thoughts  ______________ Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟  https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions?  [email protected] (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) #IGuessImAnAdultNow #Chiziduru #interracialdating #NigerianAmerican  #blackwomendating #blacklove #colorism #culturalidentity #familyplanning #Igboculture #africanamericanculture #marriageproposal #marriage #mixedchildren #redflags Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! I got a hair transplant… and here's everything nobody tells you. Why I decided to do it, what androgenic alopecia (female pattern baldness) actually is, why it took 10 years to get properly diagnosed, how I found a clinic in Turkey that specializes in African American hair, what it actually costs, and the full surgery + healing process — itching, scabbing, sleeping upright, all of it. If you've ever wondered whether a hair transplant is worth it, this is the honest, unfiltered breakdown. Submit your adulthood dilemmas to get them answered on the podcast. https://forms.gle/q5VA4y1xfBLz1tyQ8 🔔 Rate us 5 stars where  If you like video. WATCH on YouTube: You can https://youtu.be/bB7xMzwzd2I  ____________________________ Chapters  00:00 Intro + Why My Hair Looks Different 02:04 What Is Androgenic Alopecia? 03:14 Misdiagnosed by Doctors for a Decade 03:51 Trying Minoxidil & DHT Blockers First 05:30 The Emotional Toll of Losing My Hair 06:28 Discovering Hair Transplants on TikTok 07:35 Researching Clinics in Turkey 09:04 How Much Does It Cost 10:05 Read This Before You Get One 11:48 Will the New Hair Thin Out Too? 12:50 Booking My Flight & Surgery Date 13:50 Meeting Others Headed to the Same Clinic 15:39 Consultation & Marking My Scalp 16:46 Choosing a New Hair Texture for My Crown 18:07 Finding Out My Head Shape 19:32 Anesthesia & Sedation Explained 21:06 Surgery Day: 6 Hours, Bald & Swollen 22:36 Sleeping Upright for 10 Days 24:49 Itching, Scabbing & Aftercare 26:14 Cooling Caps & Ice Therapy 27:01 The 1-Month Rules (No Wigs, No Sweat) 27:29 Shock Hair Loss & Regrowth Update 28:07 Final Thoughts – Was It Worth It? ______________ Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟  https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions?  [email protected] (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) #HairTransplant #IGuessImAnAdultNow #AndrogenicAlopecia #HairLossJourney Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! Discussing Black Men, Drugs & the Mental Health Crisis Nobody Talks About.  In this week’s episode, we sit with Dr. Ahmed Al-Khatib, a board-certified psychiatrist based in Brooklyn, New York, who is challenging the way mental health is treated. Through his “Mental Fitness” approach, Dr. Ahmed combines clinical psychiatry with physical fitness, lifestyle changes, and emotional intelligence to help people actually heal and not just cope. Whether you’re a man who has never been given the language to express how you feel, someone from a culture where mental health simply wasn’t talked about, or a person quietly battling addiction while looking completely fine on the outside, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. Find Dr. Ahmed Al-Khatib: Instagram: instagram.com/dralkatib TikTok: www.tiktok.com/t/ZTBgr4379/ Direct booking: https://psychiatryinmotion.com/dralkatib Submit your adulthood dilemmas to get them answered on the podcast. https://forms.gle/q5VA4y1xfBLz1tyQ8 Subscribe and join the community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch / Listen and don't forget to subscribe for more honest conversations on adulthood. Chapters: 00:00 — Introduction & Meet Dr. Ahmed Al-Khatib 02:20 — Men’s Mental Health & The Silence Epidemic 08:00 — Growing Up Without Mental Health Language 12:49 — The Holistic Mental Health Approach 17:14 — Why Exercise Is Non-Negotiable 20:33 — Advice for Overwhelmed Men 24:48 — The Feelings Wheel & Emotional Language 28:46 — Substance Use and How it Affects Your Brain 36:05 — How to Talk to Someone Struggling With Addiction  40:56 — ADHD: Overdiagnosed or Overlooked? 53:13 — Mental Health Resources  55:25 — Book Recommendations 57:41 — Where to Find Dr. Ahmed ____________________ You can also listen on: Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-guess-im-an-adult-now/id1810057948  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTnICKr8KoafopcFoOLqR?si=ef446f1c3802432e  Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟  https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions?  [email protected] (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! Let BetterHelp connect you with a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home.  Visit my sponsor https://betterhelp.com/chizi and enjoy a special discount on the first month! If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or the therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: https://www.betterhelp.com/faq  _________________________ Have you ever felt stuck, lost, or secretly afraid of how far you could actually go? In this episode, Chizi sits down with Isimemen, a career and life growth strategist, speaker, and founder of the Fulfilled program, which has helped women secure over $7 million in combined salaries and step into six-figure roles. She’s been coaching and strategizing for nearly a decade and brings a rare combination of faith and real-world results to every conversation. They talk about how to find your purpose when you’re confused, how to break the limiting beliefs holding you back from real success (including the fear of making more money than everyone around you), and red and green flags when investing in a life coach. This is one of those episodes you’re going to want to come back to. Chapters 00:00 — Intro 00:25 — Meet Isimemen 02:47 — The Toilet Story That Changed Everything 08:18 — How to Get Clear on What You Want 12:03 — Fear of Success Is Real (And Here’s Why) 14:24 — How Growing Up Nigerian Capped Her Dreams 16:32 — Why Everyone Needs a Coach 22:28 — Green Flags & Red Flags in a Coach 26:01 — You Have to Do the Work 27:37 — How to Invest in Yourself When You’re Broke 33:28 — Why Faith Has to Come First 40:09 — Wife, Mom of 4, CEO — How She Does It All 44:35 — Her Coming to Faith Story at 16 53:10 — Nigerian Dad Wanted a Doctor. God Had Other Plans. 59:50 — What Would You Tell Your 17-Year-Old Self? Connect with Isimemen:  Website - https://www.isimemen.com/  Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/isimemen ____________________ You can also listen on: Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-guess-im-an-adult-now/id1810057948  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTnICKr8KoafopcFoOLqR?si=ef446f1c3802432e  Catch up on: The very first episode of Season 1 ⬇️ I’m Starting Life Over at 29 - Ep 01  https://youtu.be/rucAJBDkc3c You might like the Previous Episode ⬇️ My African Dad's Unfiltered Michael Jackson Stories | $300 on Tickets in 1983, Visiting Neverland... - Ep 25 - https://youtu.be/Nr2lI5fSzvw If You’re In Between Phases of Life Right Now, Watch This! - Ep 24 - https://youtu.be/ysgKGI5BjyQ?si=ecrPyty85keJwUtf  How Tiffany Aliche Rebuilt Her Finances and Became a Millionaire in 7 Years! - Ep 22 https://youtu.be/mPHjMXW8128 My Weightloss Journey, Pregnancy, & Starting a GLP-1 - Ep 21 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVbDH6wpzpU I was Diagnosed with ADHD at 29: My Experience - Ep 18 - https://youtu.be/LJw2Hsg_GgQ?si=XVZiqZuZ0jfafcWS  She was Fired, Found God, and made $150k in 30 days. Meet Cedoni Francis - Ep 17 - https://youtu.be/3H8G-9qcRJA?si=mR5VS-j96uVuJ3FX Abstinence, Sexuality, & Dating At 30 as a Christian - Ep 16 https://youtu.be/9ZiruNLbnq8?si=NUOwA_zNB5GU0ZTB Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟  https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions?  [email protected] (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) FTC: This video is sponsored. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! In this episode, I get to chit-chat with my African dad, a lifelong Michael Jackson superfan (arguably his BIGGEST fan in his own words), and what it really meant to grow up with the King of Pop. We’re talking about listening to Michael Jackson records in his village, spending $300 in 1983 on a Victory Tour ticket at Madison Square Garden, calling out of work two days early just to ensure nothing interfered, and what it felt like to watch Michael Jackson perform live. He also shares the moment he heard Michael Jackson had died, what it was like to visit Neverland Ranch, and why decades later, the love has never faded. If you grew up with Michael Jackson, or you just want to understand what he actually meant to a generation of people who built their whole identity around his music, this one is for you. Submit your adulthood dilemmas to get them answered on the podcast. https://forms.gle/q5VA4y1xfBLz1tyQ8 Subscribe to @ChiziDuru and join the community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Subscribe and join the community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time.   Watch / Listen and don't forget to subscribe for more honest conversations on adulthood.    ____________________ You can also listen on: Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-guess-im-an-adult-now/id1810057948  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTnICKr8KoafopcFoOLqR?si=ef446f1c3802432e  Catch up on: The very first episode of Season 1 ⬇️ I’m Starting Life Over at 29 - Ep 01  https://youtu.be/rucAJBDkc3c You might like the Previous Episode ⬇️ Navigating Careers, Uncertainties, and Life Transitions as An Adult - Ep 24 - https://youtu.be/ysgKGI5BjyQ?si=ecrPyty85keJwUtf  How Tiffany Aliche Rebuilt Her Finances and Became a Millionaire in 7 Years! - Ep 22 https://youtu.be/mPHjMXW8128 My Weightloss Journey, Pregnancy, & Starting a GLP-1 - Ep 21 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVbDH6wpzpU I was Diagnosed with ADHD at 29: My Experience - Ep 18 - https://youtu.be/LJw2Hsg_GgQ?si=XVZiqZuZ0jfafcWS  She was Fired, Found God, and made $150k in 30 days. Meet Cedoni Francis - Ep 17 - https://youtu.be/3H8G-9qcRJA?si=mR5VS-j96uVuJ3FX Abstinence, Sexuality, & Dating At 30 as a Christian - Ep 16 https://youtu.be/9ZiruNLbnq8?si=NUOwA_zNB5GU0ZTB Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟  https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions?  [email protected] (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! In this episode, we get real about the in-between stage, that quiet, uncomfortable period between where you are and where you’re trying to go. We’re talking fear of failure, burnout that won’t quit, spiritual signals you might be ignoring, and why feeling stuck might actually be exactly where you’re supposed to be right now. I also share personal stories about choosing content creation over medical school, burning out at the height of my success, and what finally gave me clarity when nothing made sense. If you’ve ever felt like everyone else has it figured out while you’re still trying to find your footing, this one is for you. Chapters:  00:00 - Introduction: The In-Between Stage 00:42 - What Is the In-Between Stage? 01:57 - Fear of the Unknown & Fear of Failure 03:10 - How Fear Keeps You Frozen 04:15 - Regret Minimization: Making Decisions You Won't Regret 06:20 - Filling the Information Gap 07:45 - Medical School vs. Content Creation: My Story 09:30 - The Spiritual Side of Transitions 10:44 - Burnout as a Signal, Not a Setback 12:30 - Finding Alignment Through God & Introspection 14:00 - Embrace the Discomfort: Pressure Makes Diamonds 15:10 - Pivoting Later in Life & Career 16:00 - Stay Humble & In Experimentation Mode 16:45 - Practical Questions to Ask Yourself 17:30 - Build Skills, Nurture Your Network 18:10 - Final Thoughts: You Are Not Behind Subscribe and join the community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time.   Watch/Listen, and don't forget to subscribe for more honest conversations about adulthood.    ____________________ You can also listen on: Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-guess-im-an-adult-now/id1810057948  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTnICKr8KoafopcFoOLqR?si=ef446f1c3802432e  Catch up on Youtube: The very first episode of Season 1 ⬇️ I’m Starting Life Over at 29 - Ep 01  https://youtu.be/rucAJBDkc3c You might like the Previous Episode ⬇️ Sex, Faith & Marriage: The Truth on Abstinence as a Christian Woman - Ep 23 - https://youtu.be/sEnAOFDuLag?si=Keq1XtCzHh7iTSQ- How Tiffany Aliche Rebuilt Her Finances and Became a Millionaire in 7 Years! - Ep 22 https://youtu.be/mPHjMXW8128 My Weightloss Journey, Pregnancy, & Starting a GLP-1 - Ep 21 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVbDH6wpzpU I was Diagnosed with ADHD at 29: My Experience - Ep 18 - https://youtu.be/LJw2Hsg_GgQ?si=XVZiqZuZ0jfafcWS  She was Fired, Found God, and made $150k in 30 days. Meet Cedoni Francis - Ep 17 - https://youtu.be/3H8G-9qcRJA?si=mR5VS-j96uVuJ3FX Abstinence, Sexuality, & Dating At 30 as a Christian - Ep 16 https://youtu.be/9ZiruNLbnq8?si=NUOwA_zNB5GU0ZTB Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟  https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions?  [email protected] (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! Get Sade’s book: Ready. Set. Wait: http://amzn.to/3EcRpD4 Imagine being single and abstinent for 13 years. No situationships. Just you, God, and a promise you’re still waiting to see come to pass. That’s exactly where Sade Turner found herself for 13 years, trusting God with her love life. In this episode, Sade gets honest about what that journey actually looked like. The slip-ups, the seasons of anger at God, and the moment she almost settled with an atheist. She also shared what happened when she finally stopped trying to help God and let him do the work for her. If you’re a woman in your waiting season, or you just need proof that God hasn’t forgotten you, this episode is for you. Follow Sade:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sheissadeturner  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sheissadeturner Chapters 00:00 — Introducing Sade Solomon-Turner 03:51 — Her Coming to Faith Story 10:04 — Why She Committed to Abstinence 14:13 — What Waiting Actually Cost Her 19:03 — Allowing God to take charge 25:12 — The Temptation to Settle 29:34 — The Counterfeit Right Before Her Husband 32:34 — The Slip-Ups, The Shame & Coming Back 37:53 — How to Abstain Without Shame 41:11 — The Real Consequences of Premarital Sex 44:18 — How to Actually Hear God’s Voice 50:51 — What Faith Looks Like After Years in the Walk with God 52:13 — When God’s Promise Doesn’t Come in Your Lifetime 54:49 — Praying for Healing That Never Came Subscribe and join the community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch / Listen and don't forget to subscribe for more honest conversations on adulthood. Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟  https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions?  [email protected] (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY)  Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! Get Tiffany’s book, Get Good with Money ➡ https://getgoodwithmoney.com/ _____________________________________________________ She was $300K in debt, sleeping in her middle school bed at 30, no job, and 7 years later, she was a millionaire. Now, she runs an 8-figure business and has helped over 2 million women reach financial wholeness. In this episode, Chizi sits down with Tiffany Aliche, The Budgetnista, New York Times bestselling author of “Get Good With Money" and guest expert on Netflix’s “Get Smart With Money”, for one of the most honest, funny, and genuinely life-changing money conversations we’ve had on this podcast. If you’ve ever felt behind, ashamed of where you are financially, or just confused about what to actually do with your money,  this episode is for you. Follow The Budgetnista (Tiffany Aliche): Youtube ➡  ⁨@Thebudgetnistablog⁩   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebudgetnista/  ____________________ You can also listen on: Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-guess-im-an-adult-now/id1810057948  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTnICKr8KoafopcFoOLqR?si=ef446f1c3802432e  Catch up on: The very first episode of Season 1 ⬇️ I’m Starting Life Over at 29 - Ep 01  https://youtu.be/rucAJBDkc3c You might like the Previous Episode ⬇️ My Weightloss Journey, Pregnancy, & Starting a GLP-1 - Ep 21 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVbDH6wpzpU I was Diagnosed with ADHD at 29: My Experience - Ep 18 - https://youtu.be/LJw2Hsg_GgQ?si=XVZiqZuZ0jfafcWS  She was Fired, Found God, and made $150k in 30 days. Meet Cedoni Francis - Ep 17 - https://youtu.be/3H8G-9qcRJA?si=mR5VS-j96uVuJ3FX Abstinence, Sexuality, & Dating At 30 as a Christian - Ep 16 https://youtu.be/9ZiruNLbnq8?si=NUOwA_zNB5GU0ZTB Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟  https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions?  [email protected] (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! Let BetterHelp connect you with a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home.  Visit my sponsor https://betterhelp.com/chizi and enjoy a special discount on the first month! If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or the therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: https://www.betterhelp.com/faq  _________________________ Nobody warns you about the moment you see yourself in a photo and barely recognize the person looking back. In this episode, I'm getting completely unfiltered about my body — the weight gain cycles, a sugar addiction that nearly tipped me into pre-diabetes, and the honest conversation I had to have with myself before anything actually changed. This isn't about chasing a body type or caving to outside pressure. It's about getting real with yourself, understanding your body, and building habits that actually stick. If you've ever felt stuck in the same cycle with your weight, your cravings, or your relationship with food — this one is for you. Subscribe and join the community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction: 01:47 - External Pressure: Nigerian Culture & Body Commentary 02:35 - Reframing Your Mindset Around Body Image 05:19 - What Do You Actually Want For Your Body? 08:17 - The Pregnancy Planning That Changed Everything 09:54 - Finding Your Own “Why” For Fitness 10:33 - Safety & Survival As A Fitness Motivator 13:43 - My Weight Loss Journey Through The Years 17:03 - My Sugar Addiction Problem 20:29 - What Is A GLP-1 & How It Works 26:50 - My Current Fitness Routine (Trainer, Boxing, Barre & Lifting) 30:12 - My Current Nutrition Approach (Meal Prep, Protein & Fiber) 34:00 - Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways ____________________  Watch more on Video:  The very first episode of Season 1 ⬇️ I’m Starting Life Over at 29 - Ep 01  https://youtu.be/rucAJBDkc3c You might like another episode ⬇️ Abstinence, Sexuality, & Dating At 30 as a Christian - Ep 16 https://youtu.be/9ZiruNLbnq8?si=NUOwA_zNB5GU0ZTB An Honest Conversation with my African Dad on Addiction - Ep09 https://youtu.be/_j8TtWodLcc There's more for Season 2⬇️ Am I still Christian? Navigating Religion as an Adult - Ep 12 https://youtu.be/ahU5uaDd7DM?si=PNVY2iRoYlYmFn_d Should you be a Content Creator in 2025? - S2 Ep 11 https://youtu.be/xymT216OLOE?si=cjGS2QQXJjPBkB5- Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟  https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions?  [email protected] (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! In this episode, I finally sit down with both of my Nigerian parents together for the first time, and we get into all of it. My mom's reaction to finding out I was getting high as a kid. The love story between my parents that involved a 9-year separation, exchanged letters, and governors asking for her hand in marriage. What growing up in poverty in Nigeria taught them about adulthood — and why my 30 looks nothing like theirs did. How parenting in America forced them to make sacrifices they didn't see coming. And the question every African parent eventually circles back to... you already know. If you've ever felt the gap between how you grew up and how your parents did — or you're still trying to close the distance with your family — this one is for you. Subscribe and join the community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Resources for mental health: https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/caring/index.html Find a therapist: https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com https://www.psychologytoday.com/us Watch / Listen and don't forget to subscribe for more honest conversations on adulthood. ____________________ Chapters  00:00 - Meet my parents 04:00 - When did my parents first feel like an Adult? 10:00 - Growing up in Nigeria 16:00 - How 30 looks different across generations 21:00 - How my parents met & fell in Love 34:00 - The 9-Year separation & governors asking for my mother's hand 40:00 - Would my parents change anything about their parenting style? 47:00 - Quality time & raising kids in America 52:00 - Mom's reaction to my weed addiction episode 57:00 - What was Chizi like as a kid? 1:02:00 - The ADHD conversation & is it hereditary? 1:04:00 - The Marriage Question (You Already Know) ____________________ You can also listen on: Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-guess-im-an-adult-now/id1810057948  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTnICKr8KoafopcFoOLqR?si=ef446f1c3802432e  Catch up on: The very first episode of Season 1 ⬇️ I’m Starting Life Over at 29 - Ep 01  https://youtu.be/rucAJBDkc3c You might like the Previous Episode ⬇️ Escape your 9-5 Job, Date Intentionally, and Build Wealth in your 20s ft. Caitlyn Kumi - Ep 19 - https://youtu.be/JSZtVyHFK_Y I was Diagnosed with ADHD at 29: My Experience - Ep 18 - https://youtu.be/LJw2Hsg_GgQ?si=XVZiqZuZ0jfafcWS  She was Fired, Found God, and made $150k in 30 days. Meet Cedoni Francis - Ep 17 - https://youtu.be/3H8G-9qcRJA?si=mR5VS-j96uVuJ3FX Abstinence, Sexuality, & Dating At 30 as a Christian - Ep 16 https://youtu.be/9ZiruNLbnq8?si=NUOwA_zNB5GU0ZTB There's more for Season 2⬇️ An Honest Conversation with my African Dad on Addiction - Ep09 https://youtu.be/_j8TtWodLcc Am I still Christian? Navigating Religion as an Adult - Ep 12 https://youtu.be/ahU5uaDd7DM?si=PNVY2iRoYlYmFn_d Should you be a Content Creator in 2025? - S2 Ep 11 https://youtu.be/xymT216OLOE?si=cjGS2QQXJjPBkB5- Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟  https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions?  [email protected] (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! What does it really take to walk away from Google at 26 and take a bet on yourself as an entrepreneur? In Episode 19 of I Guess I’m an Adult Now, I sat with Caitlyn Kumi — ex-Google Marketing Manager, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, founder of Miss Empower Her, and a finance-focused creator to unpack a career pivot most people are too afraid to make. From leveraging content to land a role at Google, to building a brand that empowers thousands of women to take control of their money, Caitlyn breaks down the strategy behind every move. We talk about first-gen upbringing, immigrant work ethic, elite spaces, and how early exposure shaped her standards around wealth, relationships, and long-term security.  She shares her honest take on dating as a high-earning woman, having real conversations about credit scores and debt, planning for kids before engagement, and building generational wealth with intention. If you have ever felt torn between ambition and stability… If you’re navigating your 20’s while building career, money, and identity at the same time… If you’re trying to grow without shrinking yourself… This episode is for you. Watch / Listen and don't forget to subscribe for more honest conversations on adulthood. Connect w/ Caitlyn Kumi ➟  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/caitlynkumi/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@caitlynkumi?lang=en  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlynkumi/ Follow Miss EmpowHer ➟  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/missempowher/?hl=en  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/missempowher TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@missempowher?lang=en Newsletter - https://missempowher.beehiiv.com/  ____________________ You can also listen on: Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-guess-im-an-adult-now/id1810057948  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTnICKr8KoafopcFoOLqR?si=ef446f1c3802432e  Catch up on: The very first episode of Season 1 ⬇️ I’m Starting Life Over at 29 - Ep 01  https://youtu.be/rucAJBDkc3c You might like the Previous Episode ⬇️ I was Diagnosed with ADHD at 29: My Experience - Ep 18 - https://youtu.be/LJw2Hsg_GgQ?si=XVZiqZuZ0jfafcWS  She was Fired, Found God, and made $150k in 30 days. Meet Cedoni Francis - Ep 17 - https://youtu.be/3H8G-9qcRJA?si=mR5VS-j96uVuJ3FX Abstinence, Sexuality, & Dating At 30 as a Christian - Ep 16 https://youtu.be/9ZiruNLbnq8?si=NUOwA_zNB5GU0ZTB There's more for Season 2⬇️ An Honest Conversation with my African Dad on Addiction - Ep09 https://youtu.be/_j8TtWodLcc Am I still Christian? Navigating Religion as an Adult - Ep 12 https://youtu.be/ahU5uaDd7DM?si=PNVY2iRoYlYmFn_d Should you be a Content Creator in 2025? - S2 Ep 11 https://youtu.be/xymT216OLOE?si=cjGS2QQXJjPBkB5- Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟  https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions?  [email protected] (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/

Text us and share your adulting stories! At 29 years old, I was diagnosed with ADHD. As a high-achieving Black woman, entrepreneur, and Christian, ADHD was never something I thought applied to me. I did well in school. I built a business. I was “fine.” But behind the scenes, I struggled with focus, organization, finishing projects, and constantly feeling like I just wasn’t living up to my full potential. In Episode 18 of I Guess I’m an Adult Now, I open up about being diagnosed with inattentive ADHD at 29 — the signs I missed as a child, how depression and anxiety masked it for years, and what finally pushed me to get tested. Watch / Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe. CHAPTERS 00:00 – I Was Diagnosed with ADHD at 29 01:05 – What ADHD Actually Is (Inattentive Type) 05:30 – Why Women Are Often Underdiagnosed 06:35 – Childhood Signs I Didn’t Recognize 09:40 – Entrepreneurship, Burnout & Losing Confidence 12:50 – Hitting a Depressive Low 14:25 – Therapy & Getting Tested 17:30 – My Official Diagnosis Results 19:50 – Starting Medication (Adderall Experience) 21:30 – Dopamine, Hyperfixation & Creativity 22:30 – The Grief of a Late Diagnosis 26:20 – “This Podcast Exists Because I’m on Meds.” 27:25 – Telling My Nigerian Mom 29:00 – Religion, Prayer & Mental Health 31:10 – Medication Crashes & Drug Holidays 32:15 – Renewed Hope & Confidence 33:00 – You’re Not Lazy. You Might Need Support. You can also listen on: Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-guess-im-an-adult-now/id1810057948  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTnICKr8KoafopcFoOLqR?si=ef446f1c3802432e  Catch up on: The very first episode of Season 1 ⬇️ I’m Starting Life Over at 29 - Ep 01  https://youtu.be/rucAJBDkc3c You might like ⬇️ An Honest Conversation with my African Dad on Addiction - Ep09 https://youtu.be/_j8TtWodLcc There's more for Season 2⬇️ Am I still Christian? Navigating Religion as an Adult - Ep 12 https://youtu.be/ahU5uaDd7DM?si=PNVY2iRoYlYmFn_d Should you be a Content Creator in 2025? - S2 Ep 11 https://youtu.be/xymT216OLOE?si=cjGS2QQXJjPBkB5- Let's Be Friends! Instagram➟  https://www.instagram.com/chiziduru https://www.instagram.com/iguessimanadultnowpod Tiktok➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiziduru Pinterest ➟ https://www.pinterest.com/chiziduru/ TheDuruFamily TikTok ➟ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedurufamily?lang=en The DuruFamily IG ➟ https://www.instagram.com/thedurufamily_/ Business Inquiries? Music Submissions?  [email protected] (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY) Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch Video Podcasts  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuru Follow 'Chizi Duru' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/