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#115 - Movin' In (Josh's Song)

Aug 12, 2025

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I'm back with another moving story that proves I still haven't figured out how to move without everything going wrong. I'm recording this from a hotel room in LA because I had to travel for work just three days after finally getting into my new place.

I'm sharing my latest NYC apartment move experience, from co-op board approval nightmares to furniture delivery disasters that had me stressed all day. This move was supposed to be way smoother than my first NYC disaster, but somehow I still managed to mess things up in creative new ways. If you're planning a move, thinking about living alone for the first time, dealing with NYC co-op buildings, or just want to learn from my mistakes so you don't repeat them, this episode is definitely for you. I'm breaking down everything that went wrong, the lessons I learned the hard way, and giving you the real talk about what those first few nights living completely on your own actually feel like.

Moving Tips I Learned:

How co-op board approvals actually work (and why they take forever)
Why you should always measure your apartment before buying furniture
Building delivery rules and elevator reservations explained
How to handle moving company scheduling changes

Furniture Shopping Mistakes:

What happens when you order a couch without checking return policies
Apartment delivery time windows and building restrictions
How to avoid buying furniture that's too big for small NYC apartments

Living Alone for the First Time - What to Expect:

Transitioning from roommates to solo apartment living
Building a social support system when you live alone
Mental health tips for first-time independent living
How to stay social and avoid loneliness in your 20s
The weird reality of transitioning from roommates to solo apartment living
How everything becomes your responsibility - from social plans to staying motivated
Building a solid support system when you live alone (friends, family, places to go)
Why you need to be comfortable with yourself before living solo
Mental health strategies for first-time independent living
How to stay social and avoid loneliness in your 20s without roommates
The importance of reaching out and making effort with friendships
Balancing alone time vs. social time when it's all up to you
Learning to enjoy your own company and what you discover about yourself
How to create structure and routine when there's no one else around
Managing the emotional adjustment of total independence
Tips for staying connected when you're the only one making the effort