Herwin and Eyddie talk about the nuances of offering genuine comfort and support. Have you ever tried comforting someone but ended up making the situation worse? Are you the type of person who just has no idea how to approach a situation when someone goes to you for help?  And how do you uplift others without unintentionally crossing boundaries?  Join them for this episode as they share personal experiences and practical insights on how to be supportive without inadvertently causing...

Herwin and Eyddie dive deep into unfiltered conversations about feeling less than perfect in a world obsessed with appearance thanks to social media. Have you ever wished to look different physically? Do you see yourself having an obsessive fixation on minor or imagined flaws in your appearance? Where do body issues even come from and why does it seem like we all have them? Join them for this episode as they discuss the relatable journey of embracing insecurities and navigating self-image...

Herwin and Eyddie share stories about some of their travel mishaps and how the era of revenge travel has begun.    What can travelers do in preparation to avoid ruined trips? Join them for this episode as they discuss ways to avoid the usual vacation and travel mistakes and listen to them tell you How NOT to Mess Up Your Travel Plans. Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. 🔊

Welcome to Season 4 and Happy Valentine's Day!❤ For this episode, Herwin and Eyddie talk about how societal pressure and expectations make it stressful for some people to find love and be in a relationship. Do you know anyone or are you one of those people who feel the pressure to find love because everybody else around you seems to be in a relationship? Are you single with no romantic prospects on the horizon? And are you constantly pestered by your family and friends to get a partner or...

Herwin and Eyddie talk about what to do when you start to feel that some people in your life don't appreciate you.  Have you ever found yourself always giving and rarely ever receiving anything from anyone? And what are the things you should do so people would stop undervaluing you? Join them for this episode as they talk about knowing and recognizing one’s self-worth and listen to them tell you How NOT to Be Taken for Granted by Anyone. Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google...

Herwin and Eyddie talk about plans, goals and promises. Every start of the year, we often tend to make resolutions and promises to ourselves that eventually, we fail to keep and we end up in the same cycle of not being able to give ourselves truly what we deserve. So how can we move beyond superficial promises that never see the light of day? Join them as they talk about how to stay true to your word and listen to them tell you How NOT to Break the Promises You Made to Yourself. Now...

This week on #SeizingAdulthood Herwin and Eyddie talk about the scariest and most terrifying locations locally and around the world. Would you dare visit a haunted place?  Join them in celebrating Spooktober season and listen to them tell you How NOT to Get Yourself Haunted by Ghosts, Spirits or Other Entities.

#SeizingAdulthood listeners know that Spooktober is Herwin and Eyddie's favorite season! They will be talking about ways to not attract the paranormal followed up with true stories related to the tips.  What are the things you should do to avoid getting haunted? And what practices should you stay away from to save yourself from uninvited guests?  Join them in celebrating Spooktober season and listen to them tell you How NOT to Attract Paranormal Activities. This episode is part one of the...

Herwin and Eyddie end the month of September with #SeizingAdulthood’s new series, Dumb Adult Diaries -a compilation of dumb adult encounters and this time, listeners will be sharing their stories as well. If you have any awkward and embarrassing experiences to share about chaotic situations, unfortunate encounters, and flawed coping mechanisms related to adulthood, DM us your stories! You might just be featured in our DAD episode and we will send you something nice to thank you. Life...

It’s Seizing Adulthood’s second podversary! For this special episode, Herwin and Eyddie discuss the ways they manage their feelings and emotions whenever they remember moments or memories they just want to forget. So what are the things we can do whenever they pop up unexpectedly? Join them celebrate Seizing Adulthood’s second year, answer questions from listeners, and listen to them tell you How NOT to Process Unwanted Memories. There are also giveaways for this episode so tune in to find...

Herwin and Eyddie talk about the difference between shyness and introversion and why social fatigue is more common right now.  What are some of the things that cause our social batteries to run out? And what can we do for our social batteries to not easily get drained? Join them as they discuss ways to manage one's social battery and listen to them tell you How NOT to Easily Run Out of Social Battery. Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to...

Herwin and Eyddie talk about how to avoid the stress and worry of feeling left out. Do you have this inclination to always stay connected with what others are doing? And do you feel some sort of sadness when you can’t seem to follow a trend or join in on the hype? Join them as they talk about how it IS OKAY to miss out on things sometimes and listen to them tell you How NOT to Suffer from FOMO. Follow Seizing Adulthood on  Instagram,  Facebook, and Twitter! Smells Like HumansLike spending...

Herwin and Eyddie talk about why we sometimes end up liking people who are not a good fit for us. Do you ignore the red flags of the people you are dating? And do you have unrealistic expectations in your relationships? Join them as they discuss ways to have a better chance of finding the right person to like (or even love) and listen to them tell you How NOT to Keep Falling for the Wrong People. Follow Seizing Adulthood on  Instagram,  Facebook, and Twitter!

Herwin and Eyddie talk about the intentional and unintentional things we do that can potentially lead someone on. So what are the things you may be doing that can potentially break someone’s heart? And where do you draw the line between playful flirting and playing with someone’s feelings? Join them as they talk about ways to “landi responsibly” and to avoid breaking people’s hearts and listen to them tell you How NOT to Lead Someone On. Listen to this episode and get a chance to win the...

This week on #SeizingAdulthood Herwin and Eyddie share their language proficiency test journey.  TOEFL? IELTS? Which test is easier? Which one should you take? And what are the things to consider before booking an exam schedule? Join them as they talk about how they prepped for their tests and listen to them tell you How NOT to Flop an English Proficiency Test. Follow Seizing Adulthood on  Instagram,  Facebook, and Twitter!

Herwin and Eyddie talk about some of the things in life that we simply have no control over. Like any other surprise attacks, these unexpected situations can cause additional and undue stress, frustration and worry. So how do we stop putting our time and energy in the wrong places? And what are some ways to cope with life’s neverending surprises? Join them as they talk about learning to manage feelings and emotions when things just don’t go your way and listen to them tell you How NOT to...

Finally back to regular programming after an 8-month hiatus!🌟 This week on #SeizingAdulthood Herwin and Eyddie talk about the importance of ditching bad habits. 🌟 Having bad habits doesn't make you less of a human being but having the will to accept and correct them is an even larger task at hand. So why is it so important for us to be self-aware of our habits? And why is it so easy for us to be self-destructive yet so hard for us to be kind to ourselves? Join them as they talk about the...

It’s the first episode of #SeizingAdulthood’s HNT: Career Edition! Herwin and Eyddie have Jay Mata as their very first guest for this new segment. Jay is a self-proclaimed geek and jack-of-all-trades who has dabbled in so many things. He is a teacher, entrepreneur, gamer, board game enthusiast, and content creator.   Join them as they talk about the advantages and disadvantages of being a teacher and some of the things to AVOID when you’re a teacher or planning to be in the field of...

This week on #SeizingAdulthood Herwin and Eyddie talk about proactive ways to take care of one's mental health. When it comes to mental health conversations, what are sensitive and appropriate ways to approach them? And what are some of the simple things we can do to take care of our mental health? Join them as they talk about the importance of self-care and prioritizing mental health and listen to their conversation about How NOT to Neglect Your Mental Health. Follow Seizing Adulthood...

Welcome to Season 3! This week on #SeizingAdulthood Herwin and Eyddie talk about keeping the flame alive in ANY relationship, not just the romantic ones! What are the things one should do to keep any relationship alive? What can one do to avoid losing a friend or partner’s interest? How can one nurture a relationship when distance is an issue? And what are the signs of a dying relationship? Join them as they talk about the importance of maintaining good communication, making conscious...

A bonus episode where Herwin and Eyddie answer some of your questions and talk about the new segments for season three.   Join them as they talk about how Eyddie chased after a pervert and how Herwin screwed up a company Christmas party presentation -a multitude of things and thoughtful musings. Follow Seizing Adulthood on  Instagram,  Facebook, and Twitter!

Herwin and Eyddie talk about overcoming insecurities, boosting self-confidence, and building self-esteem. It’s not always easy to be confident in yourself and have high self-esteem and sometimes, it can’t really be helped when we would ask ourselves questions like... Do I like myself? Do people like me? How do I put on a happy face when I’m really not feeling it? How often do I do things just for attention? Why do I look like this? Why do I keep second-guessing myself? And what can I do to...

Herwin and Eyddie talk about emotionally and mentally draining friendships. They say true friends never get in your way unless you happen to be going down, but do you have friends who just make you feel like they suck the energy right out of your mind, body, and soul? Join them as they talk about some of the hard truths when it comes to toxic friendships and listen to them tell you How NOT to Be Stuck in an Emotionally Draining Friendship.

Herwin and Eyddie talk about the problematic cycle and habits of procrastinators. Are you the type to delay tasks until the last minute? What are some of the things you find yourself doing whenever you would procrastinate? Does procrastination even have a bright side? And why do we continue to play with time dangerously?  Join them as they talk about some of the common tasks people usually put off and listen to them tell you HOW NOT TO PROCRASTINATE. Follow Seizing Adulthood on Instagram, ...