The Adults' Table
Episodes
S2E12 Um episódio em português, plus end of season 2
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
My friends, on the last episode of season 2 I'm just yapping (in Portuguese!) about shame, discomfort, and some funny stories from back when I was...
Self-Love Is an Action, Not a Feeling (Weekly Bonus Episode)
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I reframe self-love as a set of actions and decisions rather than a feeling or something tied to appearance.I outline practical behav...
S2E11 Anna Luiza Barbosa: The Power of Being Exactly Who You Are
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever downplayed who you are to make it easier for others to understand you? This episode is your wake-up call.Anna Luiza Barbosa, Oxford MPP student, ...
Your Attention Shapes Your Reality (Weekly Bonus Episode)
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your attention is your most valuable currency, and everyone is competing for it. In this episode, we explore why being intentional about where you pla...
S2E10 Erika Ituassu: Can Women Have It All?
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you're doing everything but somehow still failing at all of it? You're not alone — and you're probably not failing either...
Why I Don't Have More American Friends (Weekly Bonus Episode)
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I recently listened to Michelle Obama's Becoming (yes, I'm 8 years late it's embarrassing) and there's a chapter where she talks about...
S2E9 You’re Not Wasting Time If You Don’t Know What You Want
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The episode challenges the belief that not knowing what you want means you’re wasting time, especially when comparing yourself to curated social med...
Happiness, and the Meaning of Life (Weekly Bonus Episode)
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is the meaning of life to be happy? What does happiness mean to you?On this episode, I reflect on a recent post by Cristina Junqueira (Nubank’s co-f...
S2E8 Juliana Baranowski: Finding Yourself in a New Career
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Juliana Baranowski, Head of Platform at Brazilian VC firm Astella, shares how she unexpectedly moved from journalism and communications into venture c...
Immigrants Belong At The Table (Weekly Bonus Episode)
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s bonus episode, I talked about my focus with this podcast since starting season 2, which is to interview more Latinos and more immigra...
S2E7 Priscila Pires: Owning Who You Are, And Reconnecting With Your Roots
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From Au Pair to Director at Kendo Brands (Fenty), Priscila Pires shares her journey of starting over in the U.S., navigating career detours, and the r...
Allow Yourself to Be Bored (Weekly Bonus Episode)
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TO be bored doesn’t mean to lose time. We’ve become obsessed with being constantly stimulated and productive. But the truth is that you can find a...
S2E6 Renata Koch Alvarenga: Self-Confidence Is a Skill, Not a Personality Trait
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you're not confident enough to go after what you want? What if confidence isn't something you're born with, it's someth...
S2E5 Rachel Allworth: Running, And Why Doing Hard Things Can Transform Your Life
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Running is hard. Life is hard. What if learning to handle one teaches you to handle the other?In this episode, Rachel Allworth – a running coach who...
S2E4 Ana Clara Gontijo: Pursuing Your Dream and Embracing the Unknown
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling lost in your career path? Wondering if it's possible to switch lanes and find fulfillment in something new? Join us for an inspiring conve...
S2E3 Rebeca Nepomuceno: Authenticity
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Born in João Pessoa, Brasil, Rebeca Nepomuceno is a fashion designer who has been bringing her brand to life since 2013, reflecting her many creative...
S2E2 Manoella Campello: How to Build a Healthy Relationship with Food
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you're either doing nothing for your health or trying to do everything at once? That "all-or-nothing" mentality might be ...
S2E1 4 Mindset Shifts That Will Make Starting Easier
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Adults' Table and happy 2026! Join us for the first episode of Season 2 as we reflect on Season 1 and discuss the importance o...
Bonus Episode: How to Actually (and Finally) Achieve Your New Year's Resolutions
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of the year, Fernanda shares practical strategies for setting and achieving your goals in 2026. Emphasizing the importance of rea...
S1 EP32 You're Not For Everybody + End of Season 1
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You are not for everybody, and that’s the best news of your life. In this episode, we dive into the freedom that comes when you finally stop chasing...
S1 EP31 Socializing in Your 30s
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you really hate socializing—or do you just hate certain kinds of socializing? In this episode of The Adult’s Table, I unpack my love/hate relat...
S1 EP30 The Price of Authenticity, and How To be More Authentic
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all say we want to “be authentic,” but do we even know what that means? In this episode of The Adults’ Table, I dig into the real meaning of ...
S1 EP29 Discipline Gives You Freedom
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the real meaning of discipline and why it’s the key to true freedom, especially if you don’t consider yourself ...
S1 EP28 You're Creative, You Just Don't Know It
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You are creative. Even if you’ve convinced yourself otherwise. In this episode, I’m breaking down why creativity isn’t just for “artists” or...
S1 EP27 Identity Crisis in Your Late 20s/Early 30s
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling like you don’t know who you are anymore?If life feels unfamiliar, if you’re questioning your path, your choices, or even yourself – you ...
S1 EP26 You Can't Have or Do It All at the Same Time
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can’t have it all at the same time, but you can have what matters. In this episode, I’m breaking down the myth that happiness means having eve...
S1 EP25 What No One Tells You About Relationships
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We often romanticize relationships so much that we lose touch with reality. In this episode, I share 20 honest truths about love: the beautiful, the d...
S1 EP24 Roundtable: Living Abroad
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you live abroad, dream of it, or love someone who does – this episode is for you.In our first roundtable, I sit down with Glauci Fernandes a...
S1 EP23 Should AI Solve All of Our Problems? Exploring Social, Creative, and Economic Impacts with Edmar Ferreira
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us at The Adults' Table for a captivating conversation with Edmar Ferreira – a tech entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Coeus Ventures, a...
S1 EP22 Justin Bieber, Owning What You Like, and Doing Hard Things
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A freestyle conversation covering Bad Bunny ticket manifestation, Justin Bieber internet drama, marathon training as mental discipline, Tyler the Crea...
S1 EP21 8 Unconscious Ways You Might Be Self Sabotaging
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the biggest thing standing between us and what we want… is us. Not because we don’t care, or aren’t capable, but because fear and self...
S1 EP20 Why Are We All Trying to Look the Same?
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From short bobs to lip fillers to “that girl” aesthetics, beauty can feel like nothing more than the ability to conform to what’s considered des...
S1 EP19 You Don't Have to Love Your Job
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve been sold the dream: Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life. But is that true? In this episode, I get honest about how c...
S1 EP18 Be an Amateur: Why Your Fear of Looking Stupid Is Keeping You Stuck
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We lose so much in life by avoiding the amateur phase. In this episode, I dive into our collective fear of being seen as inexperienced or not good eno...
S1 EP17 Why Bad Bunny is Awesome
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bad Bunny isn’t just topping charts. He’s reshaping how we see Latin identity, masculinity, and giving voice to multiple generations.In this episo...
S1 EP16 Motherhood, Ambition & Reinvention: Glauci Fernandes on Building a Life That’s Fully Yours
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt and empowering conversation, I sit down with my friend Glauci Fernandes – an accomplished program leader with a global career at c...
S1 EP15 What Your Anger Is Trying to Tell You
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anger has a purpose. It’s not evil, it’s not shameful — and if you know how to listen to it, it can become one of your greatest tools for change...
S1 EP14 Stop Wishing a Snake Was a Dog
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Adults’ Table, we dive into one of the hardest lessons in relationships: accepting people for who they are — not who we wis...
S1 EP13 People Pleasers Are Manipulators
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People pleasers aren’t just “nice”. They’re manipulators. I know that’s hard to hear, but I’m saying it because I need to hear it too. In ...
S1 EP12 Stop Being So Afraid of Disappointing People
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Avoiding disappointing others might keep the peace – but at what cost?In this episode, I explore why trying to meet everyone's expectations can slow...
S1 EP11 What's It Like to Travel the World for a Living?
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's it really like to travel the world for a living?In this episode, I sit down with Miguel Sant'Anna (aka Guelmi) – a wanderer, storyteller, and...
S1 EP10 The Feeling of Being a Foreigner
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adapting to a culture is more than participating in its customs and understanding what individuals value, how they behave and what matters to them. It...
S1 EP9 No One's Going To Save You: Building The Life That You Want Through Self Clarity and Accountability
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you waiting for a divine intervention to change your life? In this episode, I sit down with Yoli Inácio to talk about self-clarity, accountabilit...
S1 EP8 Not Every Discomfort Is a Sign That You're In The Wrong Place
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s world, where we're constantly plugged into everyone’s lives and bombarded by the illusion that everyone is happy all the time, we’ve ...
S1 EP7 Why Does Making Friends as an Adult Feel So Difficult?
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does anyone else find it tough to make friends as an adult? Or at least think about it often?The older I get, the more I'm okay with having just a few...
S1 EP6 Leave the Past Behind (Including the Good Moments and the "Unlived" Life)
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stuck? Like the best version of yourself is behind you—either in the past or in the choices you didn’t make and the life you didn’t live...
S1 EP5 Why Do You Keep Falling into the Same Relationship Patterns?
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself stuck in the same relationship patterns, no matter how hard you try to break free? Life often tries to show us something ...
S1 EP4 Your Relationship Doesn't Have To Be Equal
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do relationships really need to be 50/50? Is the idea that people should give us exactly what we give them healthy—or even realistic?In this episode...
S1 EP3 Who Are You?
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The events that shape our lives certainly play a role in who we become, but when it comes to truly knowing ourselves, there's so much more to explore....
S1 EP2 Are You REALLY Not Ready To Start?!?
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you full of wishes, dreams, or ideas, but it never really seems like it's the "right moment" to start?!? Are you waiting around for the perfect mo...
S1 EP1 The Adults' Table: Who? What? Why?
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have a seat at The Adult's Table! On this episode, host Fernanda Rodrigues talks about the intention behind this podcast, who it is for, what to expec...