Adulting… A total puzzle right, we know! We are trying to figure it out too. Adult puzzle podcast will be all about navigating life as young adults. Each week Lamide and Lolade will have conversations around topics, issues and realities pertaining to entering early adulthood. Each episode will be an open conversation to share experiences, stories, opinions and will occasionally include amazing guests who will bring different points of view to the conversation.
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On this episode Lolade and Lamide discuss closure , the impact of closure on a relationship, is it overrated? How best to handle closure and the importance of clarity. The scenario (02:26), a break up in person or over text (1 2:40), Can closure be detrimental (15:06) , why do people ask for closure(25:39), who needs closure more(28:24), Is closure…
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On this episode Lolade and Lamide are joined by Gbolahan to discuss the “good guys” . What makes someone a good guy, are they taken for granted, do people just prefer toxic? This episode belongs in the podcast hall of fame, tap in.The scenario(2:45), who is the “good guy”(5:30), getting past the “hoe phase” (14:30), knowing what you want (19:29), j…
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On this episode, Lolade and Lamide are joined by Fisayo to discuss conflicts in friendships. What are the most common causes of conflict within our friendships, how do we manage conflicts and the importance of accountability.The scenario (4:00), The trust element(14:29), typical causes of conflict (19:30), Managing conflict in friendships(27;12), A…
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On this episode Lolade and Lamide are joined by the amazing Nonso for a very hilarious and honest discussion on physical attractions in relationships. They discuss misconceptions, common errors, the importance of looks, infatuation and getting too comfortable in relationships. You don’t want to miss this.The scenario(10:15), Honesty and delivery(18…
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On this episode Lolade and Lamide are joined by the podfather himself Osagie, to discuss “black tax” , family expectations and its impact on adults (young and old). The conversation explores limits and culture surrounding what you are obligated to and what you can do. It’s an episode you do not want to miss.Scenario (8:19), a unique investment (9:5…
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On this episode, Lolade and Lamide discuss compromises , ultimatums and boundaries in relationships. Is compromising normal and are there consequences to not compromising? The hosts dive into all that and lots more.The scenario (2:35) , an unspoken rule (9:25), understanding boundaries (15:00), being self aware (20:30), keeping tabs (33:00), Values…
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Record breaking episode (4:25) , The scenario(6:55), Does body count matter (14:58), Double standards (23:28), Judging (33:45), When would you like to know(38:39), Random facts (50:02)Από τον Global Village
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The scenario (7:30), Friendships and friendship group dynamics (11:48), Power dynamics in friendships (18:20), Can friendships exist without hierarchy (34:13), Bullying in friendship circles (45:40)Από τον Global Village
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Finances In Relationships (FIRE)
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Today’s Puzzle(2:43), Telling your partner how much you make (10:25), When is it okay to ask about money while dating(13:32), Financial literacy (20:55), How important are finances in relationships (27:35),Classic case study(35:51), House husbands(43:00), Gender & Cultural influence impact in financial dynamics(58:05), Dating someone with “potentia…
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In this episode, Lolade and Lamide discuss physical alterations and the current craze around them. They discuss reactions to partners/people who want to get procedures, societal influence and the choice of disclosure. Welcome back/Offseason (1;30), The Scenario (8:30), Societal influence and insecurities (14:45), peer pressure versus self-confidenc…
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On this episode, the hosts discuss mental health and the stigma surrounding the topic as well as even having the conversation. They discuss the importance of being honest about the reality we face, health check-in’s, responding responsibly to situations, the role of therapy and lots more. Did you know?(3:20), Defining mental health (9:21), poor men…
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Religion & Spirituality
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On this episode Ike joins Lamide & Lolade to talk about religion and spirituality. The conversations cover differences in denominations, religious practices, what it means to be spiritual versus religious, personal journeys and lessons learned. It’s an honest conversation amongst friends, enjoy! Denominations (7:05), Is religion and spirituality th…
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In this episode, Femi and Naya join the podcast to discuss colourism. We dive into what colourism means and its effect on everyday living and our community. What’s the basis, what’s the mindset, the role of media plus can it be moved past from. This and many more are discussed in today’s episode, enjoy. What’s colourism(15:00), colourism vs racism(…
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Romantic Relationships
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On this episode, Itoro joins the pod to discuss all things romantic relationships. We explore general practices, question the norm and give our 2 cents on what we understand by romantic relationships. We also discuss love languages, romance vs intimacy, love vs lust and lots more. What is a romantic relationship (4:04), What does a healthy relation…
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Black Hair Journey
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In this episode, the AP stage is graced with Bolanle and Ike as they discuss their hair journeys. The episode discusses hair tips and tricks, the price of maintenance, media portrayal of black hair, the beauty of black hair and lots more. A little backstory (4:11), Thoughts about your hair and cost of maintenance (25:15), The reality of wash days (…
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Who is an immigrant (4:01), Lamide’s immigration story and life as an immigrant (5:08), Migrating as a student from Nigeria (7:47), Kez’s immigration story (17:02), What is OPT and STEM? (17:30), Life as an immigrant for Kez (27:18), Challenges for international students (30:00), Lolade’s immigration story (47:05), Cultural differences (57:33), Wha…
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Fitness & Health
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Lola the explorer (2:00), this or that(7:09), Fitness and toning(27:06), What a good fitness lifestyle looks like(30:00), Honesty with oneself (46:58), Lolade’s fitness evolution (54:38), Lamide’s view on fitness & goals (1:07:00), Lolade’s fitness goals (1:15:08) , Lessons Learned about the fitness journey (1:17:20)…
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Rapid fire (4:33), When is it time to meet “the friends” (8:00), what does dating even mean today (10:47), Can situationships be exclusive (13:29), casual vs intentional dating (15:07), stages of dating (18:34), Social media’s influence on dating culture(33:42), Catfishing (43:31), What’s your type (49:12), Red flags (1:00:32), How do you know it’s…
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Financial Literacy
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What financial goals look like(4:20), A unique view on money(12:17), Delayed gratification (14:10), When is a good time to start making conscious financial decisions (17:44), The money division buckets (24:25), Negative financial decisions(27:48), The borrowing/lending principle (40:50), The importance of financial literacy (44:46), About Savings (…
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The intro of all intro’s (1:43 ) , Breakfast/breakup stories (2:40), Let’s talk premeditated breakups (9:50), when do you end a relationship (17:37), Good vs Bad breakups (24:00), How soon after a break up do you move on (41:54), Mutual breakups (56:33), Deal breakers (1:00:33), Staying friends after a breakup(1:16:19) For email & Ad inquiries: lif…
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Lolade & Lamide’s dream travel destinations (00:51) Lolade’s silver rule (3:10), Consumer vs creator (5:27), Lamide and Lolade discuss their relationship with social media (5:59) , Fake lifestyles on social media (13:10), Favorite social media apps (15:20), Wild wild Twitter (20:16), Average time spent on social media (23:30), Quitting social media…
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AP is the best thing (1:13) , Goals/Resolution progress check in (2:25) , Lolade & “Gym” versus Lamide, Lola the explorer(15:26) , 2022 Highlights and hard falls (20:13) , AP hosts give you a sneak peek into what to expect this season (30:05) For email & Ad inquiries: life@adultpuzzlepod.com AdultPuzzle on Twitter AdultPuzzle on Instagram…
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Fisayo in the building (2:27), Lagos through Fisayo’s eyes (4:37) , Lagos through Lolade’s eyes (6:40) , Moving back to Lagos, why? (9:40) , Adult struggles living in Lagos (12:00) , What's to love about Lagos (10:14) , Social scene in Lagos (21:31) , The beauty of a community ( 27:08) , Dating in Lagos (31:50) , Cost of living in Lagos & how diffi…
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For email & Ad inquiries: life@adultpuzzlepod.com AdultPuzzle on Twitter AdultPuzzle on InstagramΑπό τον Global Village
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Relationship With Parents
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On today’s episode, Lolade and Lamide thought it would be a good idea to talk about their parents and the relationship dynamics. They talk about awkward conversations, fights, favorite memories, favorite parents and so much more. Relationships with parents are a different and unique experience for different people and families, they share theirs as…
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Work/Life Balance
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On this episode, Lolalde & Lamide talk about finding a good work/life balance, what a healthy life or work balance looks like and how realistic is it. Finding balance is the key but are there exceptions to the rule? They talk about all these and many more . Enjoy For email & Ad inquiries: life@adultpuzzlepod.com AdultPuzzle on Twitter AdultPuzzle o…
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In this episode, Lolalde & Lamide are joined by a very special guest, Kez as they talk about living with roommates. Sharing spaces can be a nightmare with the wrong person or people, so we are putting all our laundry out there on this episode lol. Enjoy. For email & Ad inquiries: life@adultpuzzlepod.com AdultPuzzle on Twitter AdultPuzzle on Instagr…
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On this episode, Lolalde & Lamide share their experiences with house hunting and why it can be such a burden without the right approach. When is the right time to own your place? Is a budget really necessary? Are you ready for the bills? Quiet neighbours or fast paced neighbourhood? All these questions and more are answered in this episode. For ema…
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On this episode Lolade & Lamide talk about job hunting. The hosts examine the rat race in full, examining job application tips, how to know your worth as an employee, biggest contributions to unemployment and what the “dream job” looks like. Press play. For email & Ad inquiries : life@adultpuzzlepod.com AdultPuzzle on Twitter AdultPuzzle on Instagr…
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On this episode, Lolade and Lamide talk all things “stress”. Why is life so stressful? How we know we are stressed? How we handle stress and times we handled stress negatively and the effects of that on the people around us. It’s a vulnerable and candid episode. Enjoy! For email & Ad inquiries : life@adultpuzzlepod.com AdultPuzzle on Twitter AdultP…
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On this episode, Lamide and Lolade compare notes on the ins and outs of corporate Nigeria and America. They discuss the interview process, onboarding, culture, compensation, taking time off and how they have adapted to the corporate world thus far. For email & Ad inquiries : life@adultpuzzlepod.com AdultPuzzle on Twitter AdultPuzzle on Instagram…
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On this episode of Adult Puzzle podcast, Lolade and Lamide discuss the ever evolving world of friendships. They discuss the importance of having meaningful friendships, the art of making friends, friendship groups/classes ,turn offs in friendship and a whole lot more . For email & Ad inquiries : life@adultpuzzlepod.com AdultPuzzle on Twitter AdultP…
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On this episode, Lamide and Lolade discuss what living during the height of the pandemic felt like, the initial reactions to the lockdown mandates, what normal “was” versus what normal “is” and what we look forward to once life as we know it goes back to normal. For email & Ad inquiries : life@adultpuzzlepod.com AdultPuzzle on Twitter AdultPuzzle o…
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Get to know Lamide & Lolade; how they became friends and why they decided to start a podcast. For email & Ad inquiries : life@adultpuzzlepod.com AdultPuzzle on Twitter AdultPuzzle on InstagramΑπό τον Global Village
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Lamide and Lolade discuss their adulting expectations vs reality thus far. For email & Ad inquiries : life@adultpuzzlepod.com AdultPuzzle on Twitter AdultPuzzle on InstagramΑπό τον Global Village
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