Advice Is Optional
Kristal and Gage Fiorentino
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S3E31 S3: Episode 31: Change is in the Air
Thirty-one episodes. Two and a half years behind the scenes. And somehow, we're still surprised by where this podcast has taken us. In this Season 3 finale, we look back at the growth, the pivots,…
S3E30 S3: Episode 30: Think and Grow Rich
Inspired by Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, Gage opens up about writing down a big life goal, setting a money target, and how it felt to tell his girlfriend and then now put it out on the…
S3E29 S3: Episode 29: Love Languages: Is it BS?
Kristal and Gage revisit a topic that once got a hard eye-roll from Gage, the book The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman. Back in season one, Kristal swore by them. Gage? He called bullsh*t. Fast…
S3E28 S3: Episode 28: In and Outs of Buying a Car
Buying your next car doesn't have to wreck your finances. In this episode we sit down with Christian, car industry insider and lifelong car enthusiast to break down how to buy smart in today's used…
S3E27 S3: Episode 27: Moving in part 2
Gage shares a real-time life update, he and his partner, Sarah, have decided to move in together which moves the convo towards fears, finances, and logistics… eventually bringing in one of Gage's…
S3E26 S3 Episode 26: Dress Codes at Work
Gage and Kristal take on workplace dress codes, professional expectations, and the unwritten rules no one ever explains. What begins with Gage's frustration over having to get a haircut turns into a…
S3E25 S3 Episode 25: Bar Scene with Hannah
AIO welcomes special guest Hannah, Gage's mentor in bartending and managing. Hannah speaks of navigating alcohol safely and thoughtfully—especially for women. From pacing drinks and ordering smarter,…
S3E24 S3 Episode 24: Humbled by the Job Market
Gage needs a side hustle and what should've been easy turns into a lesson in humility. AI hiring, ego checks, and shifting mindset. Kristal and Gage talk about knowing your worth, staying grounded,…
S3E23 S3 Episode 23: Keeping Friends in Adulthood
Gage and Kristal dive into the meaningful parts of maintaining friendships as life shifts, schedules get busy, and miles grow between them. They explore how friendships evolve over time, why reaching…
S3E22 S3 Episode 22: When is the Right Time to Move In with Your GF
Gage actually asks for advice and this episode catches a real time, raw conversation about expectations, maturity, money, communication, and navigating the genuine next step in a relationship.…
S2E21 Can I get my own pet now?
Our favorite special guest Ellie is back—and things get ruff! Gage and Ellie have very different takes on this topic, so buckle up and get ready to duck…shots are definitely fired in this episode.…
S2E20 Anxiety and A Case of Missing Baseballs
In this episode, Gage and Kristal get real about anxiety—what it feels like, why it shows up, and what actually helps. From sweaty palms to spiraling thoughts, they break down the mind-body…
S2E19 One Wedding and My Funeral?
Gage is invited to his cousin's wedding and he has a bunch of questions and a few rants. So, Kristal dives into the do's and don'ts of wedding etiquette—from gifts and dress codes to rehearsal dinner…
S2E18 Exercise as therapy, Say what?
Gage shares how lifting weights became his therapy for dealing with anxiety, and Kristal explains why that worked. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or just trying to get consistent,…
S2E17 Meet the Parents: Part 2
You've heard Gage and Kristal's side, now it's Sarah's turn. In this follow-up episode, we finally get to meet Sarah and hear her take on what it was like meeting Gage's parents for the first time.…
S2E16 Meet the Parents: Part 1
Is there ever a right time to introduce your girlfriend/boyfriend to your parents? Listen to find how Gage made that decision-or how the decision was made for him-and how it went! Something good to…
S2E15 Work Life Balance: Is There Such a Thing?
Is Work-Life Balance even a thing? We tackle this very question with a special guest, Ellie, Gage's younger sister who is also experiencing her first real job and struggling with this same question. …
S2E14 Sunday Scaries
After a five-day break, Gage talks about the anxiety creeping in before Monday hits. Kristal shares simple ways to ease the "Sunday Night Scaries" and how to shift your mindset for a smoother start…
S2E13 Where Are My Underwear?
Gage comes home to his childhood room turned guest room, and both Gage and Kristal have their own ideas as to how Gage reacted to the transition. Something good to say? Leave a review or give us a…
S2E12 Dating Can Suck
Moving to a new town is hard. Dating in a new town is harder. Kristal and Gage break down ideas to make dating less hard, and share views on online dating. Something good to say? Leave a review or…
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