Episodes 32
Avg. Duration 10m
Activity Highly Active
Since Feb 2023
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Serial
Hosting
rss.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

Welcome to Adulting and Afraid, the podcast that helps you figure out life one real conversation at a time. Hosted by Deborah, the Mortgage Queen, this show connects young adults with professionals and community leaders who share the lessons, tips, and experiences you didn’t get in school.

Whether it’s money, careers, housing, relationships, or just learning how to handle adulthood, we’re here to make the scary parts feel possible, and even exciting. Because adulting doesn’t have to be perfect… it just has to start. You can be an adult, and not be afraid! 

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Recent Episodes

Julie Hawkes | Energy Healing

Apr 15, 2026 24m

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.Julie shares what…

Dr. Kimball Arritt | Is There A Fix For Neuropathy?

Mar 24, 2026 19m

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…

S1E30 Tory The 21 Year Old | What Does This Boy Know?

Jan 23, 2024 23m

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! …

S1E29 So you think or don't think a job affects you?

Nov 29, 2023 20m

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…

S1E28 ROOT CANAL AND TIRES, WHATCHA GOT IN YOUR PIGGYBANK?

Nov 11, 2023 16m

LET'S DEBUNK 1 QUICK THEORY ON CASH, LETS TALK ABOUT EARL AND BILL.  ARE YOU READY TO TAKE A PLUNGE?

S1E27 SLOW THE BOAT DOWN

Oct 04, 2023 7m

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.

S1E26 Do we care about Medical Collections? YES, but for a different reason!

Oct 02, 2023 8m

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

S1E25 What is gross? What is net?

Sep 06, 2023 9m

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!

S1E24 DON'T GO TO JAIL!

Aug 23, 2023 11m

I got tossed in a rabbit hole and learned something that should FREAK you out cause it did me for sure!

S1E23 30 years to Retirement? I THINK SO!

Aug 09, 2023 12m

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!

S1E22 Retire in Style

Jul 27, 2023 6m

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.

S1E21 Lets apply for a home loan

Jun 28, 2023 8m

What if you could buy a home right now?  Let's try. Walk through the first steps and see how easy it really can be!

S1E20 DON'T BE HOUSE POOR!

Jun 22, 2023 6m

What do we have set aside for a housing payment so we are ready to jump in and pre-qualify for a home!  Basic math people..... get out the notebook and lets do some basic math!

S1E19 Where did I come from and WHERE do we go from here?

Jun 08, 2023 7m

How did I get into this business and where do YOU start when it comes to buying a home.  Yes, you want to listen to this. Kind of a fun little story and ALSO- you better not have "that" item in your…

S1E18 MORT-GAGE. What the world is that and am I ready?

May 31, 2023 2m

Dumbest word in the English Language. Mortgage- the T is silent, well, I think it is.  What isn't silent?  How excited you will be when you buy your VERY own home!  Let's get ready for this.  What is…

S1E17 LETS RECAP

May 24, 2023 3m

Review, recap, make sure you are ready to go... If not, go back, listen and BE PREPARED for next week and weeks to come cause we are PREPPING TO BUY A HOUSE BABY!!

S1E16 YOU'RE SELLING WHAT? And its LEGAL!???!

May 17, 2023 3m

That is right! Your name, your phone # could be getting sold just by your inquiry.

S1E15 Soft Pull & Hard Pull

May 10, 2023 4m

Why do the credit report systems have to be so hard sometimes!?!?!  Annoying for sure on all the moving pieces.

S1E14 Credit Depth

May 03, 2023 4m

Installment Loans, Revolving Loans, Student Loans and Mortgages.....Is my credit depth enough?  Credit depth is how much credit I have and for how long.  Have I setup the right path to be credit…

S1E13 Credit Monitoring-Pay Attention PEOPLE!

Apr 26, 2023 4m

Better be paying attention to what is going on with your credit report.  You are now a perfect candidate for the LOSERS who think Identity Theft is great!

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Adulting & Afraid have?

Adulting & Afraid has published 32 episodes since February 2023, covering topics in Business, Education.

Is Adulting & Afraid still active?

Adulting & Afraid is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 10m.

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