adulting
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, adulting has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Nov 2025 on Stay Tranquilo.
Adulting is a neologism for growing up that became popular on English-speaking social media in the second half of the 2010s. American writer Kelly Williams Brown has been credited with coining the term. The term commonly refers to the tasks and activities necessary to live and function in mainstream civilized society, but are typically done only by adults due to pragmatic, financial, physical, or legal restrictions rooted in age. The primary use of the term is limited to living independently and
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Stay Tranquilo |
| Field | Sociolinguistics / Cultural studies |
How do different shows talk about adulting?
2 shows discussed adulting in these episodes.
- Stay Tranquilo — 1 episode
The adulting version of Christmas framed as focusing on necessities and being grateful.
Thanksgiving Food Hot Takes, Adulting Christmas Gifts & Leftover Drama | Cafecito y Croquetas - Good Hang with Amy Poehler — 1 episode
Who talks about adulting on podcasts?
Amy Poehler and Danny brought up adulting; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Good Hang with Amy Poehler.
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus | Good Hang with Amy Poehler on Good Hang with Amy Poehler (Dec 2025) — Amy Poehler
- Thanksgiving Food Hot Takes, Adulting Christmas Gifts & Leftover Drama | Cafecito y Croquetas on Stay Tranquilo (Nov 2025) — Danny
What is adulting mentioned alongside?
adulting is most often mentioned alongside Apple Watch Series 11, cloud and antibacterial wipes.
Mentioned together: Apple Watch Series 11, cloud, antibacterial wipes, cold cap, Buster Bluth, dill pickle chips, Gary Walsh, Nespresso machines, strawberry, Toy Story 5