Welcome to Hardly Adulting – the podcast where husband-and-wife duo Miranda and Jake pull back the curtain on the messy, hilarious, and heartfelt realities of adulting. From infertility struggles and awkward relationship stories to parenting, friendships, and the chaos of growing up, we cover it all with humor, heart, and honesty. Join us as we share life lessons, laugh-out-loud moments, and raw truths about navigating this wild ride. Our goal is to make you feel like part of our family—relate, learn, and laugh with us every week. Tune in and embrace the journey of Hardly Adulting!
For over two years, we’ve been sharing the ups, downs, and in-betweens of building our dream home and preparing for a big move. In this episode, we pull back the curtain and share the full story of why, at the very last minute, we decided to press pause.
From the challenges we didn’t expect to the clarity that came with making such a huge decision, we’re opening up about what led us to shift gears. Whether you’re in the middle of your own significant life change or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of our journey, this episode is all about the messy, real side of “adulting” and learning to pivot when life doesn’t go as planned.
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Co-hosts and Executive Producers: Miranda Knier and Jake Knier
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18 Jul 2025
Fake It 'Til You Make It – The Realities of Winging Adulthood
Think everyone else has adulthood figured out? Spoiler: they don’t. This week on Hardly Adulting, we’re talking about the ultimate survival strategy for millennials and Gen Z—faking it ‘til you make it—and why that might actually be the most honest way to live.
From beautifully decorated apartment dreams to forgetting toilet paper again, we’re diving into the expectations vs. reality of growing up. We’re sharing personal stories (including a rib-cooking fail of epic proportions), our favorite tiny adulting wins (like remembering to pay bills on time), and all the ways we’re winging it with pride.
We also break down the surprising life lessons that come from not having it all together, like building resilience, letting go of perfectionism, and finding freedom in the chaos.
🎧 Whether you’re thriving or just trying to keep your fridge stocked, this one’s for you.
💬 Don’t forget to DM us or comment on IG with your best “faking it” moment—we just might feature you next week!
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We’re back — and life came with plot twists we definitely didn’t see coming.
After a 7-month break (yes, seven), we’re kicking off Season 4 of Hardly Adulting with a full life update. From family planning and toddler chaos to a total homebuilding disaster (again), we’re unpacking all the drama that’s unfolded since December.
In this episode, we’re breaking down:
– Why our “short break” turned into a full-on hiatus
– The chaos of restarting our entire home build
– Construction loan hell and a bank that has us losing it
– Parenting updates: toddler beds, potty training, and hitting pause on IVF
– What it’s really like to feel displaced, discouraged, and over it
If you’re new here, welcome to the madness — and if you’ve been with us, we’re spilling the new tea you haven’t heard yet. (Also, catch up on Friday Tea: Builder Drama & House Delays from Season 3 and We Have Some Big News from Season 2 for the full backstory!)
Grab a drink, brace yourself for the chaos, and let’s get into the mess that is our life.
P.S. You might hear a little echo — we’re still figuring things out in this temporary setup… fitting, right?
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.0 / 5
3 ratings
Spotify
3.5 / 5
16 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100
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Social presence
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YouTube
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Engagement
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