Why I Quit Medical School to become an INFLUENCER - Ep 05
Text us and share your adulting stories!Have you ever stood at a crossroads, knowing your next step would forever alter the course of your life? That's exactly where I found myself as a junior in college—a biology major with a meticulously planned future in medicine suddenly questioning everything about my path.This episode dives deep into one of the most pivotal decisions I've ever made: walking away from medical school to pursue content creation full-time. It wasn't just choosing between two careers—it was choosing between security and uncertainty, between meeting expectations and following an inner knowing that wouldn't stay quiet. Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time.Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuruFollow 'Chizi Duru'Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/
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I Guess Some Friendships Aren’t Meant to Last Forever - Ep 04
Text us and share your adulting stories!Friendship breakups hit differently than romantic ones, yet we rarely discuss the genuine grief that comes when someone who picked you up after every heartbreak is suddenly gone from your life. Whether it's an intentional separation, a natural drifting apart, or the painful experience of being "quiet quit" on without explanation, these endings leave their mark. Remember, we don't have unlimited access to people in our lives. Each relationship deserves intentionality, accountability, and grace. How are you showing up in your friendships ? What changes might strengthen your most valued connections? Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time.Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuruFollow 'Chizi Duru'Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/
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Should I Freeze My Eggs?? Do I Even Want kids? - Ep 03
Text us and share your adulting stories!So… at what point do we start panicking about our eggs? We all know the phrase “biological clock,” but what does it mean? In this episode of I Guess... I'm an Adult now, Chizi unpacks the quiet panic and unspoken pressure that surround fertility. From medical myths to societal expectations, we’re diving into the facts, the fears, and the very real questions many of us are asking behind closed doors.If you’ve ever Googled “Should I freeze my eggs?” at 2 AM, this one’s for you. Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time.Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuruFollow 'Chizi Duru'Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/
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I Guess I’m Tired of Pretending Money Isn’t a Big Deal - Ep 02
Text us and share your adulting stories!Money represents far more than currency—it symbolizes power, security, and status in ways that can deeply affect our self-image. "I had to stop and ask myself: am I sad because business isn't going well, or because I feel less than when I'm not making as much?" You are more than your money, but understanding how to talk about it might just change your life.What financial conversations make you most uncomfortable? Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time.Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuruFollow 'Chizi Duru'Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/ Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time.Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuruFollow 'Chizi Duru'Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/
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I Guess I’m Starting Over at 29 - Ep 01
Text us and share your adulting stories!From natural hair tutorials to navigating life's toughest transitions, my decade-long journey on YouTube has evolved in ways I never expected. Now, at 29 and approaching a new decade of life, I'm launching this podcast to create something we all desperately need: an honest space to discuss the messy, beautiful reality of growing up.Behind my 500,000+ subscriber count and what appeared to be peak success between 2018-2021 was a reality few knew about – burnout, uncertainty, and a desperate search for meaning. This premiere episode pulls back the curtain on those challenging years and reveals how encountering faith transformed my perspective when I couldn't see a way forward. "I've always had a heart for people," I share, reflecting on how easy it is to lose your purpose along the path to success.Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time.Watch Video Podcasts Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuruFollow 'Chizi Duru'Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/ Subscribe now and join our community as we figure out this adulting thing together, one conversation at a time.Watch Video Podcasts YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChiziDuruFollow 'Chizi Duru'Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwi7l0PwfZ/
If you’ve ever felt like you’re just winging this whole “being an adult” thing… same. In a digital landscape filled with perfectly curated content, join Chizi Duru as she unpacks the messy, hilarious, and sometimes chaotic realities of growing up. From the lies we were told about adulthood to the sneaky ways trauma shows up in everyday life, nothing is off-limits. Expect deep convos, unfiltered rants, words of faith, wisdom, and the occasional mental breakdown (because, let’s be real we’ve all been there). Hit play, and let’s figure it out together.
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