Ever get anxious about “simple” adult tasks, like booking appointments, answering calls, or deciding what to cook, because being a grown-up feels way harder than expected?

In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis unpacks "adulthood anxiety" and how to build real confidence AND competence in everyday life.

You'll also learn:

• What age we actually become adults
• What's going on for you mentally and emotionally when you're transitioning into adulthood
• Why it's actually important to make mistakes when becoming an adult
• How to build confidence and confidence when you're so overwhelmed

Watch the podcast on YouTube here.

If you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Both services are available 24/7 for free, confidential mental health support.

Want to get in touch with us? DM @butareyouhappypod on Instagram or send us a voice memo. Our hosts are ready to hear your dilemmas—think of it as free therapy!

CREDITS:

Hosts: Ashani Dante & Dr Anastasia Hronis

Executive Producer: Naima Brown

Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

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🗞️ HEADLINES

• There's growing pressure on the states and territories to get behind the NDIS changes
• Kyle Sandilands says his former station should get him back on air to boost flagging share prices
• Ben Roberts-Smith has confirmed he will be attending Anzac Day services
• Donald Trump says the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been extended by three weeks
• Russell Brand has admitted he had 'consensual sex' with a 16-year-old when he was 30 in a new interview

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🎙️ CREDITS

Host: Ailish Delaney

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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Have you hear of Clavicular? Well, he's the posterboy for "Looksmaxxing"

What started as a niche corner of the internet has exploded into a mainstream movement, where young men are obsessed with 'maximising' their physical attractiveness at any cost. But while it might look like a simple 'glow up' on the surface, its origins in incel forums and its link to extreme cosmetic surgery and steroids have experts sounding the alarm.

Today, we go inside the concerning rise of the looksmaxxing trend, investigate the 'Clavicular' lore that resulted in an explosive 60 Minutes interview, and find out why this movement is taking a dark and dangerous turn for men's mental health

🗞️ HEADLINES

• Anthony Albanese has signalled the government is unlikely to introduce a new tax on gas companies in the May budget

• Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O Henderson are being countersued by former employer ARN Media

• Lululemon Athletica shares have fallen about 12% to their lowest level since 2020

• The US Justice Department inspector general will investigate how the department handled the release of files on Jeffrey Epstein

• Spotify has named Taylor Swift its most-streamed artist ever, followed by Bad Bunny and Drake.

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🎙️ CREDITS

Hosts: Taylah Strano & Grace Rouvray

Guest:

Liv James, Mamamia Social Editor

Dr Tim Moss, Healthy Male

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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