Get ready for a wild ride as we tackle the quirkiest adult fears and dive into the spine-tingling world of urban legends in today's episode! Adulthood – the land of independence, bills, and a whole new set of fears we never saw coming. First up, the ultimate fear of adulthood: financial anxiety. Did you know a whopping 68% of adults have danced with this financial fear at some point? Yep, we're all in this together. But that's not all – say hello to the "fear of isolation" that hits us as we leave the nest. Studies show loneliness can lead to stress and mental health issues, making this fear all too relatable. And who can forget the dread of responsibility? Balancing work, relationships, and daily tasks is a juggling act that stresses out 62% of adults. Now, let's talk taxes – the form phobia is real, and the anxiety leading up to the deadline? About 20% of taxpayers are in the procrastination party filing in the final week. Talk about tax-time drama! And don't get us started on appointment anxiety – from dentist dilemmas to phone call phobias, we've all been there. Thank goodness for online scheduling apps, right? But let's not overlook the dread of double-booking or forgetting appointments altogether. Adulting, the struggle is real. But fear not, we've got an "Adulting Amusement Park" full of laughs and relatable fears. These quirks may be amusing, but they're all part of the adulting package deal. And just when you thought it couldn't get spookier, we dive into urban legends. From the eerie "Slender Man" to the classic "Bloody Mary," these tales tap into our deepest fears and leave us questioning the unknown. Switching gears, we dish about the horror movies that had us sleeping with one eye open growing up. Because what's a spooky season without some classic movie scares? Fear is a constant companion in life, evolving as we face new challenges. Join us for a fun and spooky episode that'll have you chuckling and maybe even looking over your shoulder. Stay tuned, embrace the fear, and remember – it's okay to be scared sometimes; it's what makes us human. #SpookySeason #AdultingFears #UrbanLegendsUnleashed Time Stamps 00:30 - Topic Introduced: Childhood vs. Adulthood Fears  01:55 - Job Fears 08:41 - Stressful Daily Adult Tasks  12:19 - Messaging / Calling The Wrong Person and a Tip You Can Say  14:18 - Being on Your Own  15:16 - Being Scared of Something That Hasn’t Happened Yet… 15:54 - Most Popular Fears That Adults Have 19:23 - Appointments as an Adult  21:06 - Buying Certain Products in the Store  22:46 - Solving Stressful Adult Problems  27:32 - Krista’s Irrational Fear 28:06 - Scary Movies 37:15 - Our Popular Halloween Costume Predictions for This Year 39:28 - Last Minute Halloween Costumes You Can Create in Minutes 40:02 - Childhood Fears / Urban Legends  43:18 - Krista’s Scary Ghost Stories  45:50 - Recap and Goodbyes  Thanks for being a listener! Hit the Follow button so that you never miss a new episode. Please leave us a rating if you liked what you heard! Also, follow us on all the socials so we can stay in touch! ⁠Twitter⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠ Youtube⁠ Check us out on our website ⁠here⁠.