Why do so many adults stop doing the things they once loved?

In this episode of Growing Yet Grown, We explore why childhood hobbies disappear as we get older, and how losing those hobbies can impact our happiness, mental health, stress levels, and overall life satisfaction.

Many adults find themselves trapped in a cycle of work, responsibilities, parenting, bills, and endless productivity. Somewhere along the way, the hobbies that once brought joy, creativity, and excitement are replaced by obligations. But what if hobbies aren't a luxury? What if they're actually essential for a healthy and balanced life?

In this conversation, we discuss:

- Why adults abandon their childhood hobbies
- How burnout and adult responsibilities steal our time for fun
- The pressure to monetize everything we enjoy
- How social media affects our relationship with rest and leisure
- How to rediscover old passions and reconnect with yourself
- Practical ways to make time for hobbies as a busy adult for stress relief and emotional wellbeing

Whether you're a busy professional, a parent, entrepreneur, or simply someone feeling overwhelmed by adult life, this episode will help you understand why hobbies matter and how to create more balance, joy, and fulfillment in your everyday life.

What's one hobby you've always wanted to try or one hobby you've stopped doing and want to start again?

#hobbies #hobbiesandinterests #selfcarematters #adultingproblems #mentalhealthandwellbeing #womenempowerment

"Is your inability to say 'no' to family expectations actually a sign that you haven't built your 'boundary muscle' yet?"

In this episode of Growing Yet Grown, Doyin and Simone tackle one of the "spiciest" topics in African adulthood: how to set boundaries with the people who raised you, sacrificed for you, and still expect things from you that you can't always give.

Growing up in a collectivist culture means we value community responsibility. But as we navigate life; those deep-rooted expectations can often feel like they’re in direct conflict with our personal growth.

How do you hold gratitude for the sacrifices your parents made while advocating for your own values?

"We love the 'village' that raised us, but what happens when the cost of community starts to bankrupt your mental and financial well-being?"

Inside this conversation, we explore:

Why setting boundaries is a skill that should start at a very young age and not when you’re already at a breaking point.

How to differentiate between a "knee-jerk reaction" and a boundary rooted in your core principles.

The art of "containing your help" and why you shouldn't start a financial commitment (like school fees or remittances) that you can't maintain in perpetuity.

The Price of "No": Accepting the short-term discomfort and even the "terrible child" label, for the sake of a more honest, long-term relationship.

Why you shouldn't be "more gingered" about someone else's survival or business than they are.

#settingboundaries #familyboundaries #healthyboundaries

65% of Americans are stressed about money and most of it starts way before adulthood.

In this episode, Doyin and Simone discuss how our relationship with money is formed from childhood and why they quietly shape every financial decision we make as adults: including who we choose to marry, who we stay friends with, and how we handle money in our families.

They break down:

The 4 money personalities: avoider, over-controller, spender, and hoarder and how to spot yours

How your first money memories wire your financial behaviour today

Why financial transparency in marriage is non-negotiable and what happens when partners have clashing money personalities.

Money mindsets worth unlearning

Whether you grew up watching your parents fight about money, hide money, or never discuss it at all, this episode is how you improve your relationship with money.