Adulthood Friends

27/11/2023

“You should question everything, but that doesn’t mean be equally skeptical of everyone and everything.”

— Josh, Ep. 59
(“Deliberate Doubt”)

18/07/2023

“We might actually see stories from people we never would have seen because those barriers are gone.”
— Josh, Episode 56

22/03/2023

Adulthood Friends is now available on YouTube (in addition to Spotify, Apple, Google, Audible, etc.).

“But YouTube is only for videos!” you might kvetch and bemoan. Well… tell that to all the people who made YouTube the #1 most popular podcast-listening platform. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Don’t forget to give the page/podcast a ‘like’ / ‘follow’ / ‘subscribe’ on any & all platforms to stay up to date with our latest episodes!

Aya and Josh have known each other all their lives, but they weren’t always friends. Listen as they get to know each other as adults and explore the ways our...

10/03/2023

HEY! Don’t miss part 2 of Aya and Josh’s mind-bending discussion on vs. (AKA science vs. pseudoscience) with Dr. Grant Vezina. 🔥 (Caution: Avoid listening if easily offended by harsh criticism of astrology)

EPISODE 55: "Astronomy vs. Astrology (Part 2)"
Special Guest: Dr. Grant Vezina. How big is the universe? How have key astronomical discoveries fleshed out our understanding of Earth and the universe beyond? In this episode, Aya and Josh further explore the mysteries of the cosmos with Dr. Vezina, including the faint young sun paradox, the great oxidation event, global ice ages, climate feedback loops, mass extinctions and the resilience of life, infrared astronomy, the James Webb vs. Hubble space telescopes, Stargate vs. Futurama, the size and topology of the universe, the expansion of space, the cosmological event horizon, time dilation and black holes, delving deeper into mind-bending sci-fi concepts like FTL travel, wormholes, warp drives, negative mass, dark matter, and manipulation of spacetime, while also touching on the potential merits of astrology (e.g., oracle cards), comparing Western and Eastern astrological practices, and assessing their comfort and entertainment value.

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Special Guest: Dr. Grant Vezina. How big is the universe? How have key astronomical discoveries fleshed out our understanding of Earth and the universe beyond? In this episode, Aya and Josh further explore the mysteries of the cosmos with Dr. Vezina, including the faint young sun paradox, the great....

02/03/2023

UPDATE: Episode 54 Link — https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/1JGsyC2pSxb
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HEY! Stay tuned for Episode 54 of Adulthood Friends — Astronomy vs. Astrology (Part 1) with special guest Dr. Grant Vezina!

24/01/2023

"You want to be stable, not stagnant." — Aya, Episode 53

Adulthood Friends returns this week with a brand new episode!

02/12/2022

18/07/2022

ICYMI: Adulthood Friends is now available on Audible & Amazon Music! Give us a "Follow" if you can and stay apprised of all our latest episodes. 🎧

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. Aya and Josh have known each other all their lives, but they weren’t always friends. Listen as they get to know each other as adults and explore the ways our thoughts, values, and priorities shift over time. Aya and Josh...

15/07/2022

Dear friends, Aya and Josh have finally recorded a trailer for Adulthood Friends! Check it out below or on your podcasting platform of choice. 🔥

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09/07/2022

Dear friends, tune in to Episode 52 of Adulthood Friends — part 2 of our "season 2 finale" on / and the recent — to join Aya and Josh as they talk about everything from and the to and the . ( )

We'd once again like to thank all of you listeners for sticking with us through so many fun/important discussions, whether for 1 episode or 52. We are endlessly grateful for (and humbled by) your support and attention. We hope this experience has been as stimulating, enlightening, and therapeutic for you as it’s been for us. 💙

EPISODE 52: "Domestic Abuse (Part 2)"
How do you recognize ? Can men be victims of domestic violence? In this episode, Aya and Josh continue their discussion on domestic abuse in context of the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial as they explore the cycle of abuse signs of abuse, history of abuse, characteristics of abuse victims, power dynamics, misogynistic vitriol, believing survivors, spotting deception (body language/behavior analysis), false accusations, the plausibility of , abuse of the movement itself, and Josh and Aya's own experiences with domestic abuse (Josh's parents, Aya's friends and volunteer work). [CW // , ]

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How do you recognize abuse? Can men be victims of domestic violence? In this episode, Aya and Josh continue their discussion on domestic abuse in context of the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial as they explore the cycle of abuse, signs of abuse, history of abuse, characteristics of abuse vic...

02/07/2022

Update: Adulthood Friends is now on Audible and Amazon Music!

Dear friends, check out Ep. 51 of Adulthood Friends — the first of a 2-part “season finale” — where Aya and Josh have a frank discussion on / within the context of the recent .

EPISODE 51: "Domestic Abuse (Part 1)"
What constitutes ? Did deserve to win his defamation lawsuit against ? In this episode, Aya and Josh discuss the reality of domestic abuse/intimate partner violence against the backdrop of the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial, characteristics of abuse victims vs. perpetrators, whether men can also be considered victims, healthy vs. toxic reactions to the trial (internet mockery), the movement, Cluster B personality disorders ( , , , ), the “narcissist’s prayer,” and wielding mental health as a weapon to discredit survivors vs. using diagnoses to explain abusive behavior. [CW // sexual abuse, physical abuse]

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What constitutes abuse? Did Johnny Depp deserve to win his defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard? In this episode, Aya and Josh discuss the reality of domestic abuse/intimate partner violence against the backdrop of the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial, characteristics of abuse victims vs.....

24/06/2022

Given today’s demoralizing Supreme Court decision to overturn , Aya and Josh have decided to postpone the release of the latest Adulthood Friends episode and re-post this one instead.

EPISODE 27: “Abortion”
Is inherently wrong? What does it really mean to be pro-life vs. pro-choice? In this episode, Aya and Josh discuss the divisive and uncomfortable topic of abortion, including the recent threats to Roe V. Wade in parts of the U.S., the morality of aborting a fetus at any stage of development, prioritizing the life of a mother vs. her child, the idea of “sanctity of life,” the consequences of trying to ban abortion, and whether it’s even possible to do so in practice.
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Is abortion inherently wrong? What does it really mean to be pro-life vs. pro-choice? In this episode, Aya and Josh discuss the divisive and uncomfortable topic of abortion, including the recent threats to Roe V. Wade in parts of the U.S., the morality of aborting a fetus at any stage of development...

18/06/2022

Milestone alert! Aya and Josh are proud to present their 50th(!!!) episode of of Adulthood Friends, which is all about . Have they been met? Exceeded? Betrayed? Listen in and find out! It’s hard to believe we’ve made it to this point, yet here we are. According to Anchor, the show now has over 4000 listens — and counting. We want to thank you all so much for consistently tuning in and “hanging out” with us. It really feels like a community and we’re excited to keep going and keep growing.

EPISODE 50: "Expectations"
How do you avoid disappointment? Are low expectations the key to happiness? In this milestone episode (50!), Aya and Josh talk about expectations, including about the podcast itself, how Covid has ruined expectations, the concept of meeting expectations, betraying expectations, exceeding expectations, subverting expectations, magical expectations, childhood expectations, relationship expectations, societal expectations, shifting expectations, managing expectations, hope vs. expectations, positive vs. negative expectations, reasonable vs. unreasonable expectations, communication vs. expectation, and expectations of yourself vs. others.

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How do you avoid disappointment? Are low expectations the key to happiness? In this milestone episode (50!), Aya and Josh talk about expectations, including about the podcast itself, how Covid has ruined expectations, the concept of meeting expectations, betraying expectations, exceeding expectation...

04/06/2022

HEY! Check out Episode 49 of Adulthood Friends, where Aya and Josh have a great, lighthearted (well, mostly) discussion about . Yes, words themselves. All kinds of words. Swear words. Words in other languages. Swear words in other languages. It’s fun. Don’t miss it!

EPISODE 49: "Words"
What’s in a word? Can words hurt you? In this episode, Aya and Josh discuss the power of words themselves, including favorite words, ugly-sounding words, swear words, names, puns, semantic satiation, language/linguistics, trying to find the right words, word/definition debates (“man,” “woman,” “antisocial”), words in different languages, words in a screenplay, hurtful words, adverbs, the word “literally,” subject-verb agreement, word pronunciations, how words get into the dictionary, how laws are informed by words, colloquial words (slang), judging people by their words, words with positive vs. negative connotations, using words to manipulate, having “a way with words,” dyslexia, internal monologues, and casting spells.

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What’s in a word? Can words hurt you? In this episode, Aya and Josh discuss the power of words themselves, including favorite words, ugly-sounding words, swear words, names, puns, semantic satiation, language/linguistics, trying to find the right words, word/definition debates (“man,” “woman...

20/05/2022

HEY! Don’t miss Episode 48 of Adulthood Friends, where Aya and Josh conclude their discussion on with longtime friend Dr. Simone Mendel, who provides an insider look at in hospitals, repercussions of the on our healthcare system, and the painful reality of facing the death of a loved one as a healthcare provider, family member, or both.

EPISODE 48: "Healthcare (Part 2)"
Special Guest: Dr. Simone Mendel. What does Covid look like from the perspective of those working in hospitals? How has the pandemic revealed/exacerbated existing problems in our healthcare system? In this episode, Aya and Josh continue their discussion on healthcare with childhood friend Simone Mendel, further contrasting the US and Canadian systems (Progressive vs. Conservative views, taxation, empathy, health outcomes, strategies for improvement), getting an insider perspective on Covid in hospitals (ICU overflow, outbreaks, protesters, progression of illness, putting people on ventilators, benefits of vaccination, Covid/vaccine myths, myocarditis, patient regrets about not getting the vaccine), alternative treatments (Vitamin C, Ivermectin), palliative care, abortion, bedside manner, breaking the news of a patient’s death/prognosis to their family, and facing the death of a loved one as a healthcare provider, family member, or both.

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Special Guest: Dr. Simone Mendel. What does Covid look like from the perspective of those working in hospitals? How has the pandemic revealed/exacerbated existing problems in our healthcare system? In this episode, Aya and Josh continue their discussion on healthcare with childhood friend Simone Men...

13/05/2022

Dear friends: Get ready for a very special episode of Adulthood Friends in which longtime friend and “smartest kid in the class” Dr. Simone Mendel joins Josh and Aya to shed some light on the vitally important topic of !

EPISODE 47: "Healthcare (Part 1)"
Special Guest: Dr. Simone Mendel. What makes a good healthcare system? Is healthcare a right or a privilege? In this episode, Aya and Josh are joined by childhood friend Simone Mendel, who shares her insights as an internal medicine doctor in Canada, as they reminisce about their shared history and the paths they took, examine the accuracy of TV medical dramas (House, Chicago Med), and discuss various aspects of the healthcare systems in the US and Canada, including health outcomes, waiting times, health insurance, tiered systems, clinical trials, inefficiencies, billing structure, necessary vs. elective surgery, calling an ambulance, public vs. private healthcare, shift work, different departments/specialties, foreign healthcare systems, and fighting cancer.

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Special Guest: Dr. Simone Mendel. What makes a good healthcare system? Is healthcare a right or a privilege? In this episode, Aya and Josh are joined by childhood friend Simone Mendel, who shares her insights as an internal medicine doctor in Canada, as they reminisce about their shared history and....

23/04/2022

HEY! Come check out Episode 46 of Adulthood Friends where Aya and Josh explore the good and bad of the and even take a shot at dissecting their own potentially fragile egos...

EPISODE 46: "Ego"
How can the ego sabotage us? Is having an ego always a bad thing? In this episode, Aya and Josh break down the ego and explore their own egotistical tendencies as they discuss self-promotion, seeking validation vs. feeding the ego, ego vs. insecurity, conditional ego, the real meaning of humility, Freudian Psychoanalysis (Id, Ego, Superego), narcissism, self-esteem/self-worth, worrying about what others think, healthy ego, egotistical celebrities (Kanye West, Russell Brand), egotistical world leaders (Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, Adolph Hi**er), fragile egos, naming children, the ego's effect on growth, protecting other people's egos, ego defenses, and the ego's response to therapy.

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How can the ego sabotage us? Is having an ego always a bad thing? In this episode, Aya and Josh break down the ego and explore their own egotistical tendencies as they discuss self-promotion, seeking validation vs. feeding the ego, ego vs. insecurity, conditional ego, the real meaning of humility, F...

15/04/2022

HEY! Don’t miss Episode 45 of Adulthood Friends where longtime friend and filmmaker Brad Bangsboll continues chatting with Aya and Josh about , as he shares incredible insider stories from his ascent to the Toronto film industry and beyond…

[Part 1 for those who missed it:
https://anchor.fm/adulthoodfriends/episodes/Episode-44-Following-Your-Passion-Part-1-e1gof26]

EPISODE 45: "Following Your Passion (Part 2)"
Special Guest: Brad Bangsboll. Can a job ruin your passion? What are the consequences of not following your passion? In this episode, Aya and Josh continue their discussion with Brad on following your passion, hustling, "climbing the ladder" (background acting, assistant directing) vs. "going in the side door" (independent filmmaking), facing setbacks and financial considerations, employing your passion (working in the Toronto film industry), feeling fulfilled, meeting your heroes, maintaining the "magic," getting jaded, working strategically toward your goals, networking, proving yourself, comfort vs. happiness, TV shows/movies Brad has worked on (The Boys, Kim's Convenience, Reign, What We Do in the Shadows, Lost Girl, Heroes Reborn, The Expanse, Moore's Void, Titan Down), and the things Brad and Josh envy about each other.

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Special Guest: Brad Bangsboll. Can a job ruin your passion? What are the consequences of not following your passion? In this episode, Aya and Josh continue their discussion with Brad on following your passion, hustling, "climbing the ladder" (background acting, assistant directing) vs. "going in the...

13/04/2022

"Passion is contagious."
— Brad, Ep. 45 ("Following Your Passion”)

09/04/2022

HEY! Join us for Episode 44 of Adulthood Friends where industry legend Brad Bangsboll talks to Aya and Josh about . Turns out Brad and Josh followed very similar paths…

EPISODE 44: "Following Your Passion (Part 1)"
Special Guest: Brad Bangsboll. How do you discover your passion? What might stop you from pursuing it? In this special episode, longtime friend and filmmaker Brad Bangsboll joins Aya and Josh to share his personal journey towards finding and following his passion, eliciting discussion about identifying and following your passion, learning the craft (observing vs. doing), sources of inspiration (friends, teachers), sources of fear (defeatist attitudes, subjective criticism, letting others derail or deflate you), parallel paths and passion projects (Nerd Alert, We Eat Films, Death by Hot Wings, Genovese, The Socratic Irony, Wing Man, The Suit).

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Special Guest: Brad Bangsboll. How do you discover your passion? What might stop you from pursuing it? In this special episode, longtime friend and filmmaker Brad Bangsboll joins Aya and Josh to share his personal journey towards finding and following his passion, eliciting discussion about identify...