Text us and share your adulting stories! In this episode, I open up about my mental health journey! Starting antidepressants as a Christian, unlearning the stigma around medication, and finally feeling normal for the first time in my adult life. Chapters 0:30 — Early Signs of Depression & Anxiety 6:20 — Finding My First Therapist 8:30 — Understanding Anxiety and Compulsive Habits 10:00 — Learning to Name My Emotions 11:20 — 7 Years of Therapy and Still Learning 13:00 — When Faith Meets M...

Text us and share your adulting stories! Life doesn’t always go as planned, and sometimes, the hardest moments end up teaching you the most. In this episode, my dad and I talk about what it really means to fail, start over, and find peace when life throws you curveballs. From losing loved ones and dealing with financial setbacks to learning how to pivot and keep going, he opens up about lessons that shaped his life and changed the way I see mine. It’s honest, emotional, and a reminder that ...

Text us and share your adulting stories! Three years ago, I had a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. Since then, I’ve been on a journey of faith — full of lessons, doubts, and hard truths. In this episode, we're discussing whether I'm still a Christian, navigating religion as an Adult, and what faith really means to me. If you’ve ever questioned your beliefs, struggled with organized religion, or tried to reconcile faith with adulthood, this one’s for you. Chapters 0:00 – Intro&nb...

Text us and share your adulting stories! The podcast is back with Season 2, and we’re starting off with a real one. In this episode, I open up about what it actually means to be a content creator, the pressure, the uncertainty, and the parts no one really talks about. From chasing purpose to questioning stability, I share what I’ve learned about building a creative life in a world that doesn’t always understand it. If you’ve ever thought about becoming a creator/Influencer or wondered what i...

Text us and share your adulting stories! In this episode, my dad and I reflect on growing up in two very different worlds— his analog Gen X upbringing vs my digital Nigerian-American life. We talk dating then vs now, his reaction to me walking away from med school, and what it means to parent across cultures. He also drops timeless wisdom that goes beyond generations. Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time. Watch ...

Text us and share your adulting stories! For the first time ever, I sat down with my dad to talk about my struggle with weed addiction. I wanted to know—did he know? Did he ever suspect? And what was it like for him, watching me go through life while secretly battling something I couldn’t talk about? The conversation takes an unexpected turn when Papa Duru shares his own experimentation with marijuana after immigrating to America from Nigeria—a story he'd never told his daughter before this r...

Text us and share your adulting stories! In this episode, I talk about how I got addicted to w*ed in college, the mental and emotional spiral that came with it, and what healing looked like for me. And if you’ve ever felt like something had a hold on you, maybe this one’s for you, too. If you’d like to accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you can right now. Confess your sins and ask for forgiveness Decide in your heart to turn away from living a life not pleasing to God Acknowledge the sac...

Text us and share your adulting stories! For a long time, I didn’t think I had a problem. Marijuana was just something I used to relax… a little something something once in a while, you know. Until it became a full-on 8-year addiction. In this episode, I talk about how I got addicted to maryjanes in college, the mental and emotional spiral that came with it, and what healing looked like for me. This isn’t about judgment — it’s about honesty and reevaluating our relationship with drugs...

Text us and share your adulting stories! This evolution from doing things "for the plot" to recognizing my own value reflects the natural maturation process so many of us experience as we navigate our twenties. 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! Have you ever stood at a crossroads, knowing your next step would forever alter the course of your life? That's exactly where I found myself as a junior in college—a biology major with a meticulously planned future in medicine suddenly questioning everything about my path. This episode dives deep into one of the most pivotal decisions I've ever made: walking away from medical school to pursue content creation full-time. It wasn't just choosing between...

Friendship breakups hit differently than romantic ones, yet we rarely discuss the genuine grief that comes when someone who picked you up after every heartbreak is suddenly gone from your life. Whether it's an intentional separation, a natural drifting apart, or the painful experience of being "quiet quit" on without explanation, these endings leave their mark. Remember, we don't have unlimited access to people in our lives. Each relationship deserves intentionality, accountability, an...

So… at what point do we start panicking about our eggs? We all know the phrase “biological clock,” but what does it mean? In this episode of I Guess... I'm an Adult now, Chizi unpacks the quiet panic and unspoken pressure that surround fertility. From medical myths to societal expectations, we’re diving into the facts, the fears, and the very real questions many of us are asking behind closed doors. If you’ve ever Googled “Should I freeze my eggs?” at 2 AM, this one’s for you. Subscrib...

Money represents far more than currency—it symbolizes power, security, and status in ways that can deeply affect our self-image. "I had to stop and ask myself: am I sad because business isn't going well, or because I feel less than when I'm not making as much?" You are more than your money, but understanding how to talk about it might just change your life. What financial conversations make you most uncomfortable? Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adult...

From natural hair tutorials to navigating life's toughest transitions, my decade-long journey on YouTube has evolved in ways I never expected. Now, at 29 and approaching a new decade of life, I'm launching this podcast to create something we all desperately need: an honest space to discuss the messy, beautiful reality of growing up. Behind my 500,000+ subscriber count and what appeared to be peak success between 2018-2021 was a reality few knew about – burnout, uncertainty, and a desperate s...

Adulthood can be tough and honestly? We’re all just figuring it out as we go. I Guess I'm an Adult now... is the podcast for anyone who’s ever had a full-on existential crisis over getting older, picking a health insurance plan, or realizing success isn’t as simple as “work hard, and everything will fall into place.” Join Chizi Duru—content creator, storyteller, and professional overthinker—as she unpacks the messy, hilarious, and sometimes chaotic realities of growing up. From the lie...