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When did you realise you were an adult?

Not a specific age - but the moment you're suddenly the one who's supposed to know what to do. There's an essay doing the rounds arguing adults don't actually exist and we're all just winging it, some of us with better posture. So what actually defines an adult? Is it knowing the right thing to do or just being the one willing to do it, even when you'd rather not? And if nobody really has it figured out, what's the risk in admitting that out loud? 

Plus, Holly, Mia and Em on the exact moment each of them realised: oh, it's me. I'm the adult.

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Outlouders, we&rsquo;ve unlocked an exclusive subscriber episode for your long weekend listening pleasure. You're welcome. Enjoy! When did you realise you were an adult?
Not a specific age - but the moment you're suddenly the one who's supposed to know what to do. There's an essay doing the rounds arguing adults don't actually exist and we're all just winging it, some of us with better posture. So what actually defines an adult? Is it knowing the right thing to do or just being the one willing to do it, even when you'd rather not? And if nobody really has it figured out, what's the risk in admitting that out loud?&nbsp;
Plus, Holly, Mia and Em on the exact moment each of them realised: oh, it's me. I'm the adult.
The You Beauty hosts have bundled together their all-time favourite beauty products and two Mamamia subscribers are winning the lot.<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol&amp;utm_content=you-beauty-giveaway"> Subscribe</a> to Mamamia to be automatically entered to win. Current subscriber? You're already in the draw.<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/subscriber-giveaway-x-youbeauty-8144452"> T&amp;Cs apply.</a>
Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We&rsquo;ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to<a href="http://veryperi.com.au/"> veryperi.com.au</a> today. You hot? Same.
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<li aria-level="1">Listen to our latest episode:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/ai-and-why-everyone-sounds-the-same/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">Is It Just Us, Or Does Everyone Sound Exactly The Same?</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/macklemore-ed-sheeran-tour/">Ed Sheeran&rsquo;s Disastrous Tour &amp; The Return Of That Celebrity Sex Rumour</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/earl-charles-spencer-princess-diana-book/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">Meghan&rsquo;s &lsquo;Hi Moms&rsquo; &amp; Harry&rsquo;s Favourite Uncle Enters The Chat</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/patrick-clancy-60-minutes-interview/">King Charles' Four Damning Words &amp; The Patrick Clancy Mistake</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/attractiveness-test-donkey-steps/">The Signs You&rsquo;re More Attractive Than You Think &amp; The Donkey Steps Hack</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/lena-dunham-baby-commercial-surrogacy/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">The Story That Changed Our Mind About Commercial Surrogacy</a></li>
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Discover more <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/">Mamamia Podcasts here </a>including the very latest episode of <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/parenting-out-loud/">Parenting Out Loud</a>, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts.
SUBSCRIBE here:<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol"> Support independent women's media</a>&nbsp;
You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mamamia-out-loud/id928350893">Mamamia Out Loud on Apple</a>
What to read:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/ferritin-face-symptoms/">Do you have 'ferritin face' or are you just exhausted?</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/womens-workplace-burnout/">'I've spent 25 years helping women manage stress. Here's what no one can admit about burnout.'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/what-is-task-masking/">'I couldn't figure out why I hated my coworker. Then I learnt about task-masking.'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/money-for-happiness/">How much money do you need to be happy? Here's what the research says.</a></li>
</ul>
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Feedback? We&rsquo;re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au
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CREDITS:
Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Em Vernem&nbsp;
Group Executive Producer: Emeline Gazilas
Executive Producer: Keeshia Pettit
Video Producer: Josh Green
Associate Producer: Tessa Kotowicz
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.&nbsp;

Australia's #1 podcast for women is where inquisitive minds come for great conversation — with an occasional side serve of chaos. Covering news, pop culture, and big ideas, plus the small stuff that matters, Mamamia Out Loud features a rotating panel of hosts, including Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens, Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens, Amelia Lester, and Em Vernem. It's your daily dose of conversation that feels like catching up with your funniest and sharpest friends in the group chat. It’s conversation at its most addictive.

Australia's #1 podcast for women is where inquisitive minds come for great conversation &mdash; with an occasional side serve of chaos. Covering news, pop culture, and big ideas, plus the small stuff that matters, Mamamia Out Loud features a rotating panel of hosts, including Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens, Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens, Amelia Lester, and Em Vernem. It's your daily dose of conversation that feels like catching up with your funniest and sharpest friends in the group chat. It&rsquo;s conversation at its most addictive.

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LITTLE TREAT: The Exact Moment You Realise You're An Adult

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