Advice Is Optional

About Advice Is Optional

If you won't take Your mom's advice, how about My mom's? I'm Gage, a young guy diving into adulthood's ups and downs, trying to figure things out, while my life coach mom can't help but offer advice that is sometimes unconventional.Together, we break down what tips work and what totally flop, so you get all the insights—minus the trial and error. Tune in to skip the pitfalls and take the advice we give, optionally, of course. Each episode, we share our thoughts, experiences, and perhaps a little unsolicited advice—take it or leave it. Whether you're looking for tips on relationships, career choices, or just a good story, we've got you covered. And if there's a topic you'd like us to discuss, don't hesitate to reach out! We love hearing from our listeners and might even feature your question in a future episode. Your feedback helps us create content that truly resonates with you. So, join us on Tuesdays as we dive into these topics, and remember—our advice is always optional! "Advice is Optional" is a conversational podcast. The insights we share are personal opinions, not professional advice, and are intended to foster understanding, not to substitute expert guidance. Remember to consult qualified professionals for any medical, legal, or psychological concerns.

Publisher

Kristal and Gage Fiorentino

Category

education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Nov 2024

Latest episode

3 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Mar 2026

   S3: Episode 31: Change is in the Air

   Thirty-one episodes. Two and a half years behind the scenes. And somehow, we're still surprised by where this podcast has taken us. In this Season 3 finale, we look back at the growth, the pivots, the tension, and the unexpected turns that shaped this season,  from money shifts and moving in together to career curveballs and Gage almost quitting the podcast. Life changed. So did we. Season 4 might look different… but the conversations aren't going anywhere. 1:42 Let's talk about what things have changed 3:04 Spoiler Gage got a pet 7:21 Kristal says I told you so 9:32 A turning point in Gage's career 23:14 Is Gage finally starting to see that the journey isn't always so straight? 24:43 Gage quit the podcast 28:39 Final advice for listeners "Advice is Optional" is a conversational podcast. The insights we share are personal opinions, not professional advice, and are intended to foster understanding, not to substitute expert guidance. Remember to consult qualified professionals for any medical, legal, or psychological concerns.

2. 

   24 Feb 2026

   S3: Episode 30: Think and Grow Rich

   Inspired by Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, Gage opens up about writing down a big life goal, setting a money target, and how it felt to tell his girlfriend and then now put it out on the podcast. Plus, Kristal shares how manifestations can show up in the most unexpected ways. Listen in and ask yourself, what's your dream and who do you trust enough to share it with? 1:14 Think and Grow Rich and defining a goal with steps 4:00 Kristal flashbacks to college tours and tricking Gage into listening 10:20 What you want from the Universe will change 12:47 Money is currency and currency is energy and it needs a place to go 13:45 How did Gage come up with his goal 21:20 Kristal talks VisionBoard manifesting 27:15 Gage puts his goal in the universe by sharing it with who partner Sarah and it now holds him accountable Interested in reading Think and Grow Rich here is the link: Think and Grow Rich "Advice is Optional" is a conversational podcast. The insights we share are personal opinions, not professional advice, and are intended to foster understanding, not to substitute expert guidance. Remember to consult qualified professionals for any medical, legal, or psychological concerns.

3. 

   17 Feb 2026

   S3: Episode 29: Love Languages: Is it BS?

   Kristal and Gage revisit a topic that once got a hard eye-roll from Gage, the book The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman. Back in season one, Kristal swore by them. Gage? He called bullsh*t. Fast forward to real adult life and moving in with his girlfriend, navigating stress, conflict, and connection and suddenly those "bullsh*t" concepts start hitting a little closer to home. 1:47 Can Gage name the five love languages? 3:34 Gage reveals his and Sarah's love language 5:34 Gage explains his self sabotage of receiving the actual "gift" from his partner 8:01 Filling the love tank and Gage explains how he has been doing so 10:44 Gage called love languages BS, what are his thoughts now? 12:58 Kristal's advice to listeners about this book Interested in learning your love language? Click here to purchase to the book. "Advice is Optional" is a conversational podcast. The insights we share are personal opinions, not professional advice, and are intended to foster understanding, not to substitute expert guidance. Remember to consult qualified professionals for any medical, legal, or psychological concerns.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

19 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

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Quality

69

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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