Connecting with Mike & Adrian

What makes a hobby a hobby — and not a side hustle or a chore? In this episode, Mike and Adrian explore the joy of doing something purely because you love it and why so many adults feel guilty about it. They also get...

<p>We were working on an upcoming episode on hobbies and were talking about the ones that we don't do much anymore. Mike went through spurts of writing poetry over the years, and we thought we'd share some today...

<p>We live in a culture that's made it acceptable — even sophisticated — to keep your options open. But what happens when your word stops meaning anything? Mike and Adrian go deep on the real anatomy of commitment: what...

<p>You know that feeling — it's 2am, you're replaying a conversation from this morning, and your brain absolutely refuses to let it go. That's not thinking. That's rumination. And most of us are way better at it than...

<p>You've made the pros and cons list. You've asked everyone you know. You've Googled it at 1am, and somehow — you still haven't decided. This week, we get into the psychology of how we make decisions and why we freeze...

<p>We explore one of life's most uncomfortable — and unavoidable — experiences: the gray area. From moral dilemmas to unclear relationships to not knowing where you stand in your career, ambiguity shows up everywhere...

<p> In this episode, we step into the quiet and take an honest look at the difference between loneliness and solitude in a world that’s more connected — yet more isolated — than ever. Loneliness is the pain of missing...

<p>We tackle one of life's most personal questions: how much of who you are today is the result of deliberate choices versus the forces — upbringing, trauma, relationships, and circumstance — that shaped you without...

<p>In this episode of Connecting with Mike & Adrian, Mike shares a 3 a.m. moment of inspiration from his company’s annual sales meeting. After days of talking about “Winning with Intention,” he realized something...

<p>Silence can feel peaceful—or painfully loud. In this episode, Mike and Adrian explore how silence shapes relationships, from unanswered texts to quiet car rides and conversations that suddenly stop. They break down...

<p>We’ve all done it—nodding along while secretly planning the perfect response. In this episode, Mike and Adrian unpack the difference between actually listening and just waiting to talk. With humor, honesty, and...

<p>This episode breaks down the idea of third spaces—the places outside of home and work where community naturally forms. We talk about why these spaces matter, how they’ve faded in modern life, and what their loss...

<p>We're calling Season 2 a wrap and are taking a Fall & Holiday Break. We'll be back with Season 3 on January 13th, so be sure to set a calendar reminder. Send us a message if you've got a topic you'd like us to...

<p>We explore the fascinating difference between maximizers—those who strive to make the absolute best choice in every decision—and satisficers—those who are content with “good enough.” We dive into how these two...

<p>If you've got a cell phone or tablet, you've probably spent a lot of time just scrolling, what some would call doom scrolling. Adrian talks about her latest activity, which is "Good Scrolling", an intentional way to...