Nobody really teaches you how to adult. You’re just expected to figure it out. Adulting and Afraid is the podcast that covers the real life stuff they forgot to teach us in school. From building and understanding your credit, to budgeting your money, buying a home, managing your finances, and making smarter decisions as an adult, we’re breaking it all down in a way that actually makes sense. No complicated jargon. No boring lectures. Just real conversations, practical advice, and the things you wish someone had taught you sooner. Because adulting is hard enough. You shouldn’t have to figure it all out alone.
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Signup to Generate a PitchNobody really teaches you how to adult. You’re just expected to figure it out. Adulting and Afraid is the podcast that covers the real life stuff they forgot to teach us in school.
Adulting & Afraid is hosted by Deborah Criddle. The show has published 41 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Credit Card Points: How To Earn Free Money Without Paying Interest" (16 October 2026, 11 minutes), "How To Establish Credit Without Going Into Debt" (23 September 2026, 7 minutes), and "HELOCs Can Cost You Your House: The Debt Trap Homeowners Need to Know" (11 September 2026, 11 minutes).
Adulting & Afraid publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 12 minutes across 41 episodes.
Booking probability for Adulting & Afraid is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Adulting & Afraid requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Adulting & Afraid's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Adulting & Afraid are Lending & Credit Cards. Adulting & Afraid has an education audience.
Deborah Criddle hosts Adulting & Afraid, an education podcast with 41 episodes published.
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Episode #9
Send us Fan Mail Credit card points can help you earn cash back, free flights, and hotel stays, but only if you use your credit cards responsibly. In this episode, Deb Criddle, the Mortgage Queen, explains how to make...
Episode #8
Send us Fan Mail Building credit from scratch can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re 17 or 18 and have never had a credit card before. In this episode, Deborah Criddle, the Mortgage Queen, walks through the first...
Episode #7
Send us Fan Mail A HELOC can be a powerful financial tool, but when you use your home equity to pay off credit cards, car loans, vacations, and other spending without changing your financial habits, you could put your...
Episode #6
Send us Fan Mail Student loans can be a valuable tool for paying for an education, but only when they’re used responsibly. In this episode, we take a hard look at student loan debt, why borrowing more than you actually...
Episode #5
Send us Fan Mail Installment loans, like car loans, personal loans, student loans, and other fixed-term loans, can play a major role in your credit profile and your future ability to qualify for a mortgage. In this...
Episode #4
Send us Fan Mail Medical collections can be confusing, especially when it comes to what can actually appear on your credit report. In this episode, we break down the $500 threshold, the 12-month reporting window, what...
Episode #3
Send us Fan Mail Did your credit score suddenly drop after maxing out a credit card? Don't panic, it may be easier to fix than you think. In this episode, I explain how revolving lines of credit, credit utilization, and...
Episode #2
Send us Fan Mail Maxing out your credit cards can have a much bigger impact on your credit score than most people realize. In this episode, I break down one of the biggest credit myths, that carrying a balance helps...
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Want to improve your credit score in as little as 30 days? In this episode of Adulting and Afraid , Deb the Mortgage Queen shares five simple credit card strategies that can help transform your credit by lowering...
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<p>In this episode of Adulting and Afraid, Deborah sits down with her good friend Julie Hawkes, an energy healer whose passion is helping people create better, more balanced lives.<br/><br/>Julie shares what energy...
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<p>Neuropathy affects millions, but most treatments only mask the pain with medications like gabapentin, without fixing the underlying cause. In this video, Deborah the “Mortgage Queen” sits down with an Idaho Falls...
Episode #30
<p>I guess I get to be put to the test as Tory comes and shares what he knows and what he has learned. Who knows, did I get an F in teaching class or a B-? Guess you will have to listen and grade it! Listen from someone...
Episode #29
<p>Job jumped? Recently Self Employed? Plan to be self employed? I cover all things employment and why. This is worth the listen if you are interested in buying a home and have a few changes in your employment world...
Episode #28
<p>LET'S DEBUNK 1 QUICK THEORY ON CASH, LETS TALK ABOUT EARL AND BILL. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE A PLUNGE?</p>
Episode #27
<p>You do not need 5 new trade-ins to have good scores. You do not need 10 lines of credit. Slow down, do these in a proper fashion in your budget fool! BUDGET! Do not over extend. </p>
Episode #26
<p>Medical bills are so dumb! Some get reported to credit, some you cannot even find because they sale the account to different collection agencies.... So what now? WE ARE GONNA FIGHT A BATTLE ALL! 1</p>
Episode #25
<p>Did you ever watch that Friends Episode when Rachel gets her first paycheck and doesn't know who "FICA" is and why he took all her money? Well, that's gross and net. Learn the difference here!</p>
Episode #24
<p>I got tossed in a rabbit hole and learned something that should FREAK you out cause it did me for sure!</p>
Episode #23
<p>What if you start right now, buying real estate and can retire in 30-35 years? Sounds crazy to think 30-35 years?!?! But what if you are 25 and start? Retire at 55? I THINK SO!</p>
Episode #22
<p>Okay- so what if you house hop and take full advantage of all the options while you’re young! RETIRE AT 55 or younger? Yeah I think so. </p>
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