Podcasts about adulthood

If watching "Adolescence" on Netflix left you feeling worried about your son, this episode will help you turn your concerns into action. Dr. Lisa Damour breaks down what the show gets exactly right about adolescent boys: why they're emotionally constrained by culture, how that vulnerability gets exploited by toxic online figures like Andrew Tate, and what parents can do right now to connect with their sons. This is our most-watched episode ever on YouTube — and we think you'll understand why.

If watching "Adolescence" on Netflix left you feeling worried about your son, this episode will help you turn your concerns into action. Dr. Lisa Damour breaks down what the show gets exactly right about adolescent boys: why they're emotionally constrained by culture, how that vulnerability gets exploited by toxic online figures like Andrew Tate, and what parents can do right now to connect with their sons. This is our most-watched episode ever on YouTube — and we think you'll understand why.

For young people, financial basics like opening a bank account, building credit and saving for the future can be challenging. It's even harder if you are leaving foster care, and you don't have a knowledgeable mentor, caregiver or parent to help you learn to manage money. That's where Opportunity Passport® comes in. It's a program that has helped more than 22,000 young people build financial skills over the past 25 years. In the second episode of the Annie E. Casey Foundation's series on what young people need to thrive, host Gloria Riviera talks with Sandy Wilkie, Senior Fellow at the foundation, and Von Jackson, an Opportunity Passport participant, about how the right education and support can transform a young person's financial future.  This episode was made possible with support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, an organization that develops solutions to build a brighter future for children, youth, families and communities. Learn more and access the free curriculum, The Keys to Your Financial Future, at aecf.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

В детстве взрослая жизнь кажется сказочной: сладости без ограничений, полная свобода и никаких запретов от родителей. Но реальность быстро вносит свои коррективы. В этом эпизоде я делюсь тем, какие детские ожидания о взрослой жизни сбылись, а какие так и остались мечтами.Если это лето ты хочешь провести не только весело, но и с пользой для своего английского, приглашаю тебя в Online Summer Speaking Camp: https://t.me/+viilufANw6EwMjFiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/veranikaslavuta?igsh=MWtxMHl1aDBxYjFmbQ==Текст подкаста: https://englishprosto.com/textpodkast

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We explore familiar objects that have achieved perfection—from blue jeans to the perfume bottle—and which ones resonate with us most. We also explore whether people are socializing more since Covid, or if it's just to Elizabeth. Resources & Links Related to this episode: Check out my free newsletter, “5 Things Making Me Happy” Secrets of Adulthood by Gretchen Rubin (Amazon, Bookshop) Everybody's Autobiography by Gertrude Stein (Amazon, Bookshop)  Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com. Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take for young people to thrive? In this first episode of a six-part series, host Gloria Riviera sits down with Lisa Lawson, President and CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation and author of Thrive: How the Science of the Adolescent Brain Helps Us Imagine a Better Future for All Children. Lisa makes the case that adolescence is a powerful period of growth, and shares what the science and on-the-ground work tell us about supporting the 48 million young people in America between the ages of 14 and 24. She also introduces the five pillars shaping the path to adulthood that will guide the rest of the series: basic needs, permanent connections, education and credentials, financial stability and well-being, and youth leadership. This episode was made possible with support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, an organization that develops solutions to build a brighter future for children, youth, families and communities. Learn more at aecf.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As you look back on your childhood and the summers you experienced as a kid, do you remember the things you did? Do you remember the things you learned? A new opinion piece in the Deseret News explains how the summer activities we did as children can have a profound effect on adulthood and the way we act. Greg and Holly reminisce about their own summers as kids.

You have friends… so why do you still feel lonely? Friendships are more important than ever in adulthood, but they become increasingly hard to make and maintain. But we're in a real loneliness epidemic where most adults feel unseen, alone, and disconnected *even though* they have lots of connections in their lives. The real reason no one's talking about? The “depth gap” that keeps us from being truly vulnerable and connected. Because the problem isn't always that we need more friends… it's that we don't feel known by the people in our lives. In this episode, we're diving into the psychology of modern friendship with psychologist Dr. Elisabeth Crain. From attachment styles and friendship patterns to reciprocity, resentment, and friendship breakups, this interview is a roadmap for healthier, more fulfilling friendships. Tune in to hear: • Why adult friendships are harder to build and maintain  • The "Depth Gap" and why loneliness is often a quality issue, not a quantity issue • How fear of vulnerability and rejection impact intimacy • Attachment styles in friendships • Understanding your friendship blueprint and relationship patterns • Fast-burn versus slow-burn friendships… why pacing matters • Managing reciprocity, imbalance and resentment • The importance of healthy criticism • Tuning into your body's reaction to people  • The art of discernment in picking the right friendships • Why friendships fracture in adulthood Follow Dr. Elisabeth Crain: https://www.drelisabethcrain.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.elisabeth.crain  Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

If your child has just come out to you — or you sense they might be questioning their gender identity — you may be wondering what to say, what to do, and how to get this right. This episode is here to help. Dr. Lisa Damour walks parents through one of the most important conversations of adolescence: how to respond when your tween or teen comes out as gay, lesbian, or bi, or expresses a non-traditional gender identity. From what to say in that first moment, to navigating sleepovers, sex, family disclosure, and community attitudes, this episode gives you a clear, compassionate roadmap so you don't have to guess your way through it.

If your child has just come out to you — or you sense they might be questioning their gender identity — you may be wondering what to say, what to do, and how to get this right. This episode is here to help. Dr. Lisa Damour walks parents through one of the most important conversations of adolescence: how to respond when your tween or teen comes out as gay, lesbian, or bi, or expresses a non-traditional gender identity. From what to say in that first moment, to navigating sleepovers, sex, family disclosure, and community attitudes, this episode gives you a clear, compassionate roadmap so you don't have to guess your way through it.

We spend years preparing children for exams, careers, and achievements. But are we preparing them for life?In this episode of Understanding Adulthood, we explore the lessons that shape not just successful individuals, but emotionally healthy human beings. From teaching boys that emotions are not weakness to helping girls develop confidence rather than compliance, this conversation examines the values and life skills children need to navigate the complexities of adulthood.We discuss emotional literacy, consent, self worth, resilience, healthy conflict resolution, and why household responsibilities should never be defined by gender. The episode also explores how parents can create environments where children learn to fail safely, communicate openly, and build a strong sense of identity beyond academic performance and achievement.Because adulthood is influenced not only by what we learn in school, but also by what we learn at home.A thoughtful conversation about raising children who are emotionally aware, confident, compassionate, and prepared for the realities of life.Guest: Dr Purnima NagarajaHost: Sandy Sound: Mahesh R.Producer: Archita Puranik

Pediatric lichen sclerosus tends to persist into adulthood [article]Add abx to lidocaine -> fewer infections [article]Scar massage - does it work??? [article]Delphi recs for CCCA [article]Check out Luke's Urticaria CMEexperience! https://aaaaicsu.gathered.com/curriculum/217Learn more about the U of U Dermatology ECHOmodel! physicians.utah.edu/echo/dermatology-primarycare Want to donate to the cause? Do so here!Donate to the podcast: ⁠uofuhealth.org/dermasphere⁠Check out our video content on YouTube:⁠www.youtube.com/@dermaspherepodcast⁠and VuMedi!: ⁠www.vumedi.com/channel/dermasphere/⁠The University of Utah's DermatologyECHO: ⁠⁠physicians.utah.edu/echo/dermatology-primarycare⁠ Connect with us!- Web: ⁠⁠dermaspherepodcast.com/⁠⁠ - Twitter: @⁠DermaspherePC⁠- Instagram: dermaspherepodcast- Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/DermaspherePodcast/⁠- Check out Luke and Michelle's other podcast,SkinCast! ⁠⁠healthcare.utah.edu/dermatology/skincast/⁠⁠ Luke andMichelle report no significant conflicts of interest… BUT checkout our friends at:- ⁠Kikoxp.com ⁠(a social platform for doctors to share knowledge)- ⁠⁠www.levelex.com/games/top-derm⁠⁠ (A free dermatology game to learn more dermatology!

Send us Fan MailBem-vindos ao Episódio 80! Neste Journal Club, percorremos quatro estudos recentes que ampliam nossa compreensão sobre o cuidado ao prematuro — da sala de parto à vida adulta jovem.1.     Transition to Adulthood for Extremely Preterm Survivors - https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/153/1/e2022060119/196245/Transition-to-Adulthood-for-Extremely-Preterm?autologincheck=redirected2.     Growth and safety evaluation in very low birth weight infants receiving an exclusive human milk diet: a phase III randomized control trial in Japan  - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41372-026-02695-w3.     Cerebral Oximetry–Guided Treatment and Cerebral Oxygenation in Extremely Preterm Infants: A Randomized Clinical Trial - https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2844666?utm_campaign=articlePDF&utm_medium=articlePDFlink&utm_source=articlePDF&utm_content=jamanetworkopen.2025.57620#google_vignette4.     Apgar Score Plus Umbilical Artery pH and Adverse Neonatal Outcomes in Very Preterm Infants  - https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2844714?utm_campaign=articlePDF&utm_medium=articlePDFlink&utm_source=articlePDF&utm_content=jamanetworkopen.2025.57913Quatro perguntas diferentes, uma mesma direção: cuidar melhor, com mais precisão e mais evidência. Não esqueça: você  pode ter acesso aos artigos do nosso Journal Club no nosso site: https://www.the-incubator.org/podcast-1Lembrando que o Podcast está no Instagram, @incubadora.podcast, onde a gente posta as figuras e tabelas de alguns artigos. Se estiver gostando do nosso Podcast, por favor dedique um pouquinho do seu tempo para deixar sua avaliação no seu aplicativo favorito e compartilhe com seus colegas. Isso é importante para a gente poder continuar produzindo os episódios. O nosso objetivo é democratizar a informação.Se quiser entrar em contato, nos mandar sugestões, comentários, críticas e elogios, manda um e-mail pra gente: incubadora@the-incubator.orgEvidência, cuidado e contexto brasileiro - esse é o nosso roteiro.

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Join Wendy for her dreamy Summer Solstice White Party on Saturday June 20, 2026 —an al fresco evening of delicious food, intention-setting, and celebration at the Phineas Wright House. Wear white, gather at the long table in the field, and toast to the season ahead. Save you seat here: phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/summer-solstice-white-partyIn this episode, Wendy sits down with Rebecca Olson, a working mom coach who spent 2025 in a deep dark hole. Despite having all the coaching tools and personal development strategies she knew worked, depression had her stuck. She eventually got professional help—a therapist, her doctor, and a low-dose antidepressant—and the difference has been life-changing.They explore:Why your coaching tools and personal development practices might not be enough (and why that's okay)How clarity emerges when you stop trying to figure it out aloneThe magic of following the breadcrumbs when you can't see the whole pictureRebecca talks about asking for help, receiving support in unexpected ways, and the moment the fog lifted. She's speaking openly about the stigma around antidepressants and mental health, and saying yes to herself by getting the professional help she needed. Now she's following aligned action and trusting the next logical step without needing to see the entire plan. This is a conversation about getting honest about what you need and being willing to ask for it.Connect with Rebecca:RebeccaOlsonCoaching.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rebolsonInstagram: instagram.com/rebeccaolsoncoachAmbitious and Balanced Working Moms Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambitious-and-balanced-working-moms/id1557563892Referenced in this Episode:Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood: amazon.com/Untangled-Guiding-Teenage-Transitions-Adulthood/dp/0553393073?tag=syty-20________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.comPodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

In this episode, I reflect on rereading Cormac McCarthy's All the Pretty Horses as a coming-of-age novel and bring it into conversation with one of my favorite books from high school, J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye. I explore the tragic and beautiful passage into adulthood — the loss of innocence, the grief of seeing the world more clearly, and the difficult courage it takes to keep loving, working, and showing up anyway.I also connect these themes to my work as a therapist with adolescents and young adults, where therapy can become a kind of initiation space — a place to grieve what is lost, discover what is gained, and learn how to care less about the crowd while caring more about the right people. Along the way, I bring in the idea of la lucha — the struggle, the fight, the refusal to let the bastards get you down — as part of what adulthood asks of us.

Does your family hit September feeling more exhausted than when summer started? You're not alone — and it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, Dr. Lisa Damour shares her research-backed S.U.N. framework — Sleep, Unplug, and Nature — a simple, three-part plan for making summer genuinely restorative for your tween or teen (and for you). Whether your family is drowning in screens, running on bad sleep, or spending zero time outdoors, this episode gives you a realistic, concrete roadmap you can actually put on the calendar.

Does your family hit September feeling more exhausted than when summer started? You're not alone — and it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, Dr. Lisa Damour shares her research-backed S.U.N. framework — Sleep, Unplug, and Nature — a simple, three-part plan for making summer genuinely restorative for your tween or teen (and for you). Whether your family is drowning in screens, running on bad sleep, or spending zero time outdoors, this episode gives you a realistic, concrete roadmap you can actually put on the calendar.

What if, instead of asking which college your teen should attend, you started asking what kind of person they want to become? That one shift changes everything about how you prepare your kids for adulthood — and this episode lays out a completely different path forward.This episode introduces a 16-cycle blueprint designed to build genuine life skills for young adults one quarter at a time — from EMT certification to sailing through the South Atlantic to starting a business and making the first sale. You will hear a father and son tell the real story of what this journey has looked like, how it was funded, and what the outcome has been so far.Discover ways to build character, and create confident, capable adults by age 20.✅The one question that replaces "what college should I attend"✅How 16 hands-on cycles stack real skills and real-world experience✅How one teen earned $600 a day to fund his own real-world education✅Why a personal code of rules and virtues is the foundation of true self-government✅The patron relationship that opens doors traditional mentoring never could✅Why most teens launch into adulthood anxious, unprepared, and waiting for someone to tell them what to doGrab the book mentioned in this episode and start building the kind of young adult your family is proud to launch into the world.Resources for YouThe Preparation by Matt and Maxim Smith Maxim's SubstackMore life skills for teens helpShow Notes:Preparing Your Kids for Adult Life — A Conversation With Matt and Maxim SmithToday I have a long-time friend Matt Smith here with his son Maxim, and we're talking about a brand new book they wrote together called The Preparation — all about preparing young people for adult life. Matt and I met in a mastermind back in 2009, so it's great to reconnect. Maxim is the guinea pig for the whole thing, and he's got some incredible stories to share.What Kind of Man Do I Want to Become?Instead of starting with outcomes like career and college, the book opens with a much bigger question — what kind of man do I want to become? Matt explains why.The whole idea of college is — so that what? So you can pay your own rent? That's not a very motivating vision. So they started thinking about what the real outcome actually is. What would inspire a young man, challenge him, and make him want to come into his own adulthood? The only answer to that question is one he has to find for himself — what kind of man does he want to become?The book is designed as a program that could fully replace college. It lays out exactly what to do, quarter by quarter, and still covers all the academics. But the motivating driving force behind it — the thing strong enough to push you through the hard parts — is that personal vision of who you want to be.Maxim says when he was first introduced to the program, the question took shape through a concept called be, do, and have — the three most important verbs. Most people focus on the have. But be is the most important. And do is where young people have their greatest power, because when you're young, you have unlimited energy and high openness to new experiences. Doing is your leverage.For his own answer to that question, Maxim found inspiration in a fictional character — Edmund Dantes from The Count of Monte Cristo. Not the revenge part of the story, but the 14 years he dedicated to gaining as many skills as possible. Learning to read and write, sword fighting, hand-to-hand combat, economics, math, multiple languages. That was the vision Maxim worked from.Wisdom as Righteousness in ActionThe Preparation focuses heavily on the classical virtues — courage, wisdom, hospitality — and especially stoic thinking, particularly the work of Epictetus. Matt says wisdom is the key to being a happy, healthy, successful individual, but you have to make it practical. Get away from abstract ideas and give young people real examples of what good looks like and how to model it.One of the most powerful exercises in the book is building a personal code. It has three parts.First, they think about their own actions — what are the things I do that make me feel small or ashamed? No one else might even know about these things, but the kid knows. They decide to stop doing those things — not because someone else made a rule, but because they made the rule for themselves. This is the very beginning of identity formation. For the first time, they're choosing not to do something on their own authority.Second, they go through a list of the ancient virtues and find the ones that call to them. Unlike the rules, which are binary — you either kept them or you didn't — the virtues are aspirational. You can always be more courageous. There's no ceiling.Third, they start listing their accomplishments. When you're starting out, you feel like you have nothing. But skills stack up fast in the preparation. After just one cycle, looking back at the actual skills you've gained — not just what you've studied, but what you can actually do — gives you a sense of pride and identity you didn't have before. And that's what young people are missing.Patrons, Not Just MentorsMost people think of a mentor like Gandalf — someone who shows up and offers you everything for nothing. That's not really how it works. The Preparation uses the term patron, drawn from ancient Roman society, where an older established person would come alongside a younger person who had skills, motivation, and hunger but not much yet. It was a two-way street. The patron would publicly say — this person is under my protection. One of us.The key insight is that you can earn a mentor or patron. Young people who are ambitious, smart, detail-oriented, hungry, and virtuous — when Matt encounters young people like that, he wants to help them. But the relationship only works if the young person is adding something to it in return.Intergenerational relationships are often the richest in life — because there's no competition, no status jockeying. You're not trying to prove anything. Matt says the best relationships in his life are not with his peers. They're intergenerational.The Cycles of PreparationThere are 16 cycles in the program, each centered around an anchor course — anything from a cooking school in Florence, Italy, to a heavy equipment operator course in Florida, to an entrepreneur cycle, a sailing cycle, an EMT certification, learning to build a house at the Shelter Institute in Maine, a fighter cycle in Thailand. Sixteen different real-world skill areas.Each cycle also includes activities the student chooses themselves — skydiving, learning guitar, a second language, motorbikes — plus online academic courses related to the anchor activity, and a required reading list. For the entrepreneur cycle, there are about 10 books to complete in three months, along with courses in sales, marketing, and social media marketing.Students are also required to post a weekly update on Substack — for accountability and to build a public record of what they're doing. Maxim now has over 6,000 followers on Substack, which has opened up opportunities he never expected — working on wildfires, a sailing cycle recommendation from a reader, geophysics crew work in Nevada, mule packing.The most memorable cycle so far? Sailing. Maxim had never been on a sailboat in his life when he flew to the Falkland Islands — all the way at the bottom of South America — to join a 72-foot sailing vessel for 21 days. The winds were so strong the bus was swaying on the road. They couldn't leave for several days. He got seasick two or three times. They crossed the South Atlantic through the Strait of Magellan — from the Falklands back to Chile — and he said the moment the water calmed down on the Pacific side, he finally understood why Magellan named it the Pacific.Each cycle, virtually every anchor activity, leaves you with a real skill that has real economic value. Something you could get a job from. And when you stack 16 of those, by the time you're 20 you are the most interesting 20-year-old you'll meet.How to Fund the PreparationYes, some cycles cost money. But compared to college — with one year of college tuition, Maxim has been funding multiple real-world experiences. There's also a work cycle built into the program where the entire three-month focus is earning as much money as possible.Maxim's first cycle was getting his EMT certification. Because of that — and because a reader found him on Substack — he was offered work on wildfires earning $600 a day. That funded his sailing cycle. He also worked at Office Depot and as a pizza delivery driver. In six weeks at Office Depot, he saved over $5,000.And here's a perspective shift — training Muay Thai in Thailand for two months, including room, board, and meals six days a week, costs less than EMT school. Not everything real costs more than college.Maxim's Advice to TeenagersIf you could tell another teenager one thing about preparing for adulthood, what would it be?Realize how limited time actually is. Figure out as soon as possible what you should be doing to make the most of it — not pursuing vices, but pursuing what is actually fulfilling. Gain as many practical skills as possible. Study the classical virtues. Study the stoics. And see how many opportunities open up from that work and that effort.You can find The Preparation on Amazon. Read the reviews before you buy — many of the reviewers are parents who read it first before giving it to their kids, and many say they wish they had this when they were that age.If you want to follow what Maxim is doing, go to maximsmith.com on Substack. We'll put a link right below this video.

As children, we look to our parents for understanding, support, and acceptance. Yet for many adults, one of the most difficult relationships to navigate remains the one they have with their parents.Even when there is love, many adult children struggle to feel truly heard. Conversations often turn into advice instead of understanding, comparisons instead of encouragement, and expectations instead of emotional connection.In this episode of Understanding Adulthood, we explore the emotional gap that can exist between parents and their adult children. We discuss why emotional validation matters, how parental pressure can affect confidence and self worth, and why independence should not be mistaken for disrespect. The conversation also examines boundaries, communication, and what it takes to create emotionally safe relationships within families.This is a thoughtful discussion for parents seeking to better understand their children, and for adults who have ever wished their parents could see them beyond expectations and achievements.Because sometimes, what we need most is not advice.It's understanding.Expert: Dr Purnima NagrajaHost: SandySound: Mahesh R.Producer: Archita Puranik

Ginny Yurich sits down with pastor, author, and podcast host JP Pokluda for one of the most practical and unexpectedly hopeful conversations parents of teens and young adults need to hear right now. JP shares the story of graduating college completely lost, chasing relationships, parties, and approval, only to discover that real fulfillment looked nothing like what culture promised. Together they talk about modern dating, loneliness, work, anxiety, social media, friendships, marriage, purpose, faith, and why so many young adults feel overwhelmed by adulthood itself. JP talks honestly about the confusion so many young adults feel after high school and college, why modern dating is exhausting, why work matters more than people think, and what actually helps people build a meaningful life. From “follow your passion” culture to hookup culture to the pressure of figuring out your entire future at eighteen, JP offers a grounded, deeply refreshing perspective. Get your copy of Welcome to Adulting here Get your copy of Outdated here Check out JP's podcast Becoming Something Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does your tween or teen struggle with low confidence and self-esteem? Do you want to cultivate healthy self-compassion and self-worth in them — and in yourself? In this special "Best of Ask Lisa" compilation, clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour and co-host Reena Ninan pull together some of their most powerful conversations on self-esteem, confidence, and self-compassion, covering the full arc of the tween and teen years.  Whether your child is drowning in negative self-talk, paralyzed by perfectionism, or just seems to have lost the spark they once had, this episode will help you understand what's normal, what's not, and what actually works.

Does your tween or teen struggle with low confidence and self-esteem? Do you want to cultivate healthy self-compassion and self-worth in them — and in yourself? In this special "Best of Ask Lisa" compilation, clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour and co-host Reena Ninan pull together some of their most powerful conversations on self-esteem, confidence, and self-compassion, covering the full arc of the tween and teen years.  Whether your child is drowning in negative self-talk, paralyzed by perfectionism, or just seems to have lost the spark they once had, this episode will help you understand what's normal, what's not, and what actually works.

Adulthood is supposed to feel like freedom.But for many people, it feels like pressure, confusion, exhaustion, and constantly trying to keep up.From career uncertainty and financial stress to emotional burnout and social comparison, adult life today looks very different from what we imagined growing up.In this first episode of Understanding Adulthood, we explore why adulthood feels overwhelming even when people are trying their best. The conversation reflects on unrealistic expectations, the emotional weight of modern life, and why so many young adults silently feel lost despite doing everything “right.”A thoughtful discussion on redefining success, navigating uncertainty, and understanding that struggling with adulthood does not mean you are failing.Expert: Dr Purnima NagarajaHost: SandySound: Mahesh R.Producer: Archita Puranik

Beck Williers is a 23-year-old young man with an exciting life ahead of him. His transition into adulthood did not happen overnight but came through a journey of self-advocacy and community-building. Resilient from the day he was born, Beck and his family show what it takes to create a life full of endless possibilities and finding success through joy.

Dr. Kathy Koch joins Sissy Goff and David Thomas to discuss the growing challenges facing today's young adults and families, especially around resilience, identity, technology, and relationships between parents and adult children. Dr. Kathy explains how overparenting, screen dependence, fear of failure, and endless choices have contributed to anxiety, lack of perseverance, and “failure to launch” struggles, while also offering hope through intentional connection, healthy boundaries, faith, and small relational repairs. She encourages parents to stop leading from guilt, help kids practice making decisions and asking for help, create healthier technology rhythms, and focus on rebuilding trust and communication one step at a time. Resources mentioned: Celebrate Kids Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children: Strategies and Conversations that Work by Dr. Kathy Koch Five to Thrive: How to Determine If Your Core Needs Are Being Met (and What to Do When They're Not) by Dr. Kathy Koch Resilient Kids: Raising Them to Embrace Life with Confidence by Dr. Kathy Koch 8 Great Smarts: Discover and Nurture Your Child's Intelligences by Dr. Kathy Koch Summit Ministries Impact 360 Institute . . . . . .  Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Pre-order our new book, Capable and grab tickets for Capable - The Book Tour here! See our speaking dates, purchase books and check out our courses here.. . . . . .  If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form. QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. BOLL & BRANCH: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg⁠. Exclusions apply. SHOPIFY: Go to https://tinyurl.com/RBGShopify to learn more about Shopify! LEGACY BOX: Legacybox is running their Mother's Day sale and they're also offering an additional $10 off your order. Visit Legacybox.com and use discount code: RBG GO MINNO: Visit GoMinno.com to get a one month FREE TRIAL using code: RBG WAYFAIR: Get organized, refreshed, and ready for the holidays for way less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. CASPER: Save up to 30% on mattresses and up to 35% on everything else when you go to casper.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailThis morning's commute turns into a very real conversation about adulthood, Home Depot runs, exhausting house projects, and the never-ending cycle of “one more thing” when you own a home.On this episode of Carpooling with Paul, Paul talks about:Memorial Day weekend & how disconnected we've become from its meaningRenting equipment from Home Depot to drain a backyard poolThe chaos of weekday morning contractor traffic at Home DepotWhy homeownership quietly becomes your second full-time jobLate-night projects, exhaustion & getting olderThe difference between weekend plans and weekend responsibilitiesIt's another honest, relatable ride straight from South Florida—recorded in real time during the morning commute on I-95.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Blossoms of Hope: Bence's Bold Step Into Adulthood Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-05-21-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A tavaszi napok érkezése mindig különleges időszak volt a kis magyar faluban, ahol az árvaház állt.En: The arrival of spring days was always a special period in the small Hungarian village where the orphanage stood.Hu: Az utca mentén kövek és virágzó tavaszi virágok díszítették a környezetet, mindenhol az élet öröme érződött.En: Stones and blooming spring flowers decorated the streets, and the joy of life was felt everywhere.Hu: Az árvaház, a falu szélén, barátságos menedék volt, ahol a gyermekek szívesen játszottak a friss tavaszi szélben.En: The orphanage, at the edge of the village, was a friendly refuge where the children loved to play in the fresh spring breeze.Hu: Kata, az árvaház kedves gondozónője, mindig érzékeny figyelemmel követte a gyermekek napjait.En: Kata, the kind caretaker of the orphanage, always watched the children's days with sensitive attention.Hu: Különösen figyelt Bence iránt, aki nemrégiben töltötte be a tizennyolcadik életévét.En: She paid special attention to Bence, who had recently turned eighteen.Hu: Bence előtt izgalmas, ám bizonytalan idők álltak, amint készült elhagyni az egyetlen otthonát, amelyet valaha ismert.En: Exciting yet uncertain times awaited Bence as he was preparing to leave the only home he had ever known.Hu: Kata elhatározta, hogy segít Bencének ebben a fontos életszakaszban.En: Kata decided to help Bence during this important stage of his life.Hu: Tudta, hogy a közelgő ünnepi fesztivál, amely Magyarország alapítását ünnepli, tökéletes lehetőség lehet Bence számára.En: She knew that the upcoming holiday festival, celebrating the founding of Hungary, could be a perfect opportunity for Bence.Hu: A pünkösdi ünnepség, tele színes programokkal, talán új inspirációt adna neki.En: The Pentecost celebration, filled with colorful programs, might offer him new inspiration.Hu: Egy napsütéses reggelen Kata és Bence elindultak a fesztiválra.En: On a sunny morning, Kata and Bence set off for the festival.Hu: Az utcák tele voltak emberekkel, nevetgéléssel és zene hangzott minden sarokból.En: The streets were full of people, laughter echoed, and music played on every corner.Hu: Bence szíve először kissé feszült volt, hiszen félt az ismeretlentől, de Kata mellette állt, biztatva őt.En: Bence's heart was a little tense at first, as he feared the unknown, but Kata was beside him, encouraging him.Hu: Ahogy járkáltak a rendezvényen, egy csoport előadó ragadta meg Bence figyelmét.En: As they walked around the event, a group of performers caught Bence's attention.Hu: Bátor és átalakuló történeteik egybevágtak Bence belső útkeresésével.En: Their bold and transformative stories resonated with Bence's internal quest.Hu: Talán először érezte igazán, hogy nem ő az egyetlen, aki küzd a jövővel szemben.En: Perhaps for the first time, he truly felt that he wasn't the only one struggling with the future.Hu: Az előadók példái erőt és reményt adtak neki.En: The performers' examples gave him strength and hope.Hu: A fesztivál végére Bence új önbizalommal tért vissza az árvaházba.En: By the end of the festival, Bence returned to the orphanage with newfound confidence.Hu: Arcán mosollyal és új energiával ment végig a faluban.En: With a smile on his face and new energy, he walked through the village.Hu: Kata, aki mindvégig szorosan követte őt tekintetével, végre megkönnyebbült sóhajtásra fakadt.En: Kata, who closely watched him all along, finally let out a sigh of relief.Hu: Tudta, hogy Bence készen áll a világra, bátran nézhet szembe az élet új kihívásaival.En: She knew that Bence was ready for the world and could bravely face the new challenges of life.Hu: Bence most már biztosabb volt a dolgában, készen állt arra, hogy elinduljon a saját útján.En: Bence was now more certain about his path, ready to embark on his own journey.Hu: Kata ugyan egy kicsit szomorú volt, hogy el kell engednie őt, mégis boldog volt, hiszen látta, hogy Bence megérett a felnőtté válásra.En: While Kata felt a little sad about letting him go, she was happy because she saw that Bence had matured into adulthood.Hu: Az árvaház kapui mögött egy új fejezet kezdődött mindkettőjük életében, ahol a múlt szeretetteljes emlékei kísérték őket az új kalandokhoz vezető úton.En: Behind the gates of the orphanage, a new chapter began in both of their lives, where the loving memories of the past accompanied them on their way to new adventures. Vocabulary Words:arrival: érkezéseorphanage: árvaházblooming: virágzórefuge: menedékcaretaker: gondozónősensitive: érzékenyattention: figyelemuncertain: bizonytalanholiday: ünnepifestival: fesztiválfounding: alapításPentecost: pünkösdicelebration: ünnepséginspiration: inspirációperformers: előadóbold: bátortransformative: átalakulóexamples: példákconfidence: önbizalomrelief: megkönnyebbülésbravely: bátranmatured: megérettadulthood: felnőtté váláschapter: fejezetmemories: emlékekstruggling: küzdopportunity: lehetőségquest: útkeresésfear: féltechoed: nevetgéléssel

Kevin Smith's Clerks The 1990s were a strange, wondrous, and hopeful decade for Cinema. Three decades later we look back on those mid 90s attitudes, trends, screams, and shouts. With the emergence of Sundance, The Weinsteins, and voices such as Tarantino, Fincher, Rodriguez, and others, Independent Cinema was flexing in a way that threatened the studios in much the same way the 70s thrilled, excited, and - most importantly - challenged that audience. This week we look at one of the loudest and unlikliest voices to emerge from this decade; A Coming of Age, Adulthood focused story following the lives of convenience store workers, Kevin Smith's 1994 classic Clerks. Thirty-two years later the anger, frustration, and hopelessness of our collective futures remain. Smith (working as a convenience store clerk while supporting his passion for writing and filmmaking) would give purpose to that anger with a foul-mouthed, pessimistic, and hopeless look at blue-collar jobs and the people who are swallowed by them. Through the lives of two best friends, Dante & Randall (with a couple of pot-dealing morons names Jay & Silent Bob singing the chorus), Smith gave voice to the fears, inhibitions, and cynicism of the 90s and the working mans' struggle. Most importantly, how does all of this relate to us? Well, we are all mired in the aimlessness and calcification of the 40 hour work week. Clerks spoke volumes to a generation unsure of itself. Thirty-two years later that volume has not dimmed. Take a listen and let us know what you think. As always we can be reached at gondoramos@yahoo.com - Many, Many Thanks.  For those of you who would like to donate to this undying labor of love, you can do so with a contribution at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/watchrickramos - Anything and Everything is appreciated, You Cheap Bastards.

Your teen does everything right. Homework done. Pays attention. Stays organized. Has study skills. And still struggles with tests. ​​Sound familiar? You're not alone, and this is not your kid's fault. In this episode of “Ask Lisa,” clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour and Reena Ninan dig into one of the most frustrating and confusing problems parents face: the capable, motivated teen who just can't seem to perform on assessments.  Drawing on the science of learning and memory, Lisa explains exactly why this happens, what's actually going on in your teen's brain, and how you can help without turning study time into a battleground.

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, there are nearly 170 Million employed civilians in the American workforce. However, that number may be an undercount because it does not include kids working at BizTown.   Junior Achievement’s BizTown gives kids in fourth, fifth and sixth grade the chance to experience working in a simulated city in various fields, including healthcare, construction, food service, journalism, banking and more. Kids are given jobs based on interviews they’ve done and BizTown money to purchase various goods and services in their make believe city.   Host Dave Miller and producer Rolie Hernandez spent a day at Biztown recently, talking to students at Boring's Hood View Adventist School and Vancouver's Columbia Valley Elementary to find out what a day of adulthood was like for students. They also spoke to the actual adult responsible for the exercise: Barbara Smith, CEO of Junior Achievement's BizTown.

Your teen does everything right. Homework done. Pays attention. Stays organized. Has study skills. And still struggles with tests. ​​Sound familiar? You're not alone, and this is not your kid's fault. In this episode of “Ask Lisa,” clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour and Reena Ninan dig into one of the most frustrating and confusing problems parents face: the capable, motivated teen who just can't seem to perform on assessments.  Drawing on the science of learning and memory, Lisa explains exactly why this happens, what's actually going on in your teen's brain, and how you can help without turning study time into a battleground.

Dr. Stephanie welcomes back Dr. Celine Saulnier to discuss adaptive and functional skills.Dr. Celine is the author of the Vineland Adaptive Skills Scales, Third Edition.Parts of our conversation look at differences in assessing children and adults when determining adaptive and functional skills. A discussion also includes ADOS, CARS, and MIGDAS-2, and what if an adult gets two different results from two different providers using two different measures? About the Guest:Dr. Saulnier is the founder of Neurodevelopmental Assessment & Consulting Services. NACS develops, teaches, practices, and advocates for state-of-the-art diagnostic assessments for individuals with autism spectrum & related neurodevelopmental disorders. Prior to NACS, Dr. Saulnier joined the Yale research faculty, where she was both the Clinical Director and the Training Director for the Autism Program, managing and supervising multidisciplinary diagnostic evaluations on individuals with autism spectrum and related disorders from infancy through young adulthood. At the Marcus Autism Center, Dr. Saulnier oversaw all activities related to the characterization of individuals participating in clinical research and she was Director of the Clinical Assessment Core for the Emory Autism Center of Excellence grant awarded by NIMH. Dr. Saulnier is co-author of the gold-standard Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Third Edition, and two books: Essentials of Autism Spectrum Disorders Evaluation and Assessment and Essentials of Adaptive Behavior Assessment of Neurodevelopmental Disorders. She develops, teaches, practices, and advocates for state-of-the-art neurodevelopmental diagnostic assessments, with a particular expertise in detecting the earliest emerging risk factors in infants and toddlers. Contact her:https://nacsatl.com/

Text Sue what you think!Are we preparing kids for adulthood… or preparing them for school expectations?Parents worry about grades, gaps, transcripts, screen time, and whether their kids will be successful adults. But real adult life often depends on something else entirely: adaptability, communication, confidence, initiative, emotional regulation, and problem solving.In this episode, Sue Patterson explores how real-life experiences, play, curiosity, gaming, technology, and pursuing interests can help kids develop the skills they actually need for adulthood.Also: why school expectations still shape our fears  how unschooling builds real-world problem-solving skills  the difference between memorizing information and learning how to navigate life  reducing power struggles around technology  helping parents feel more confident taking an unconventional path If you've ever wondered whether unschooling truly prepares kids for adult life, this episode will help you rethink what “life prep” really means. → Creating Confidence Community and Daily Confidence App: https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/creating-confidence-sign-up → Read transcript at the bloghttps://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/the-life-prep-unschooling-homeschooling-kids-really-need Support the show_____________________________________________________As always, reach out if you need more help.  You don't have to do this alone!Creating Confidence DAILY - the Unschooling App you need!Start Free Trial Today!Creating Confidence Membership Group  UNSCHOOLING 101 CourseMath WITHOUT Curriculum CourseUnschooling Transcript CourseSeasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue Stay Connected:Free Email List with weekly unschooling resourceswww.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com

With Jolanda Sabatino, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro - Italy, Salvatore De Rosa, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro - Italy and Daniele Torella, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro - Italy Link to European Heart Journal paper Link to European Heart Journal editorial

Authoritarianism is Childish. Democracy is Adulthood. Niles Heckman Download Democracy requires courage not merely from institutions, but from citizens themselves. To live democratically means accepting responsibility. You cannot simply worship a leader as though politics were a secular religion. You must participate, argue, persuade, organize, and tolerate defeat. The authoritarian temperament wants to escape from this burden. It seeks the comforting fiction of the infallible father figure - the leader who alone can fix everything, punish enemies, and relieve the masses of the inconvenience of thinking. That impulse is infantile. Democracy is adulthood.Which is why every dictator eventually wraps himself in the language of strength while ruling through fear. If your system cannot survive a newspaper column, a comedian on light night TV making fun of you, a cartoon, a rival party, or an inconvenient election result, then your system is not strong. It is brittle. And brittle things will shatter.These insight sub-episodes are mirrored on our primary YouTube channel which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@NilesHeckman/videos

From Childhood to Adulthood: Lifespan insights into health and health service needs in cerebral palsyKeynote session: Oceania Academy Of Cerebral Palsy And Other Childhood-onset Disabilities

The Trampoline of Adulthood!Tricia perfectly captures the chaos of growing up with the line: “Remember when you couldn't get up on a trampoline because everyone kept jumping? That's adulthood.” It's funny, it's painfully accurate—and it sparks a conversation you didn't know you needed. The show also dives into a wild mix of pop culture and current buzz. You'll hear about a star-studded global halftime show lineup featuring Madonna and Shakira, and a bizarre-but-true story about a city wanting to honor the mosquito that took down a historical figure—because apparently, grudges can last centuries. Entertainment insider Stephen Presley joins the crew with some exciting updates, including a fresh expansion of the Rocky universe and the long-awaited return of a fan-favorite action franchise. It's the kind of behind-the-scenes scoop that movie buffs will love. But the heart of the episode lands in a candid and humorous check-in with Sandy, who's nearing the two-week mark of quitting a longtime habit. The conversation blends encouragement, self-reflection, and plenty of laughs—including a standout comparison that might have you rethinking your own “before and after” moments. And just when you think it couldn't get more offbeat, the show veers into everything from collectible popcorn bucket inventions to a real-life crime story unfolding in Austin—complete with a citywide call to action. It all wraps up with a lively rundown of what's happening around town this weekend, from major concerts to local events, giving listeners the perfect excuse to get out and enjoy it all. If you're looking for a show that mixes humor, heart, and just enough unpredictability to keep you hooked, this episode delivers. 

The topic you all requested/the most common question I get: How do you maintain such a seemingly over-programmed schedule and not burn out?Today, we chat about all the odd places TikTok keeps dropping me off for a bit. Then, I share how I used to plan my schedule versus how my routines have evolved over time. I teach you how to set a routine and prioritize all parts of your life (exercise, friendships, family, hobbies, dating, decompression time) without compromising too much or sacrificing something else. At the end of the day, it is about mindset more than it is about scheduling. When you look at your routine and calendar, how are you framing it in your mind? Is this conducive to your energy level and goals? Or are you actually over-programmed? Let's tackle our calendars together! 

In this episode, we explore a powerful connection that quietly shapes every relationship in your life: the way you treat yourself is how you teach others to treat you. We examine how core beliefs we carry about our worth, love, and safety don't just live in our minds, they shape our behavior, relationships, and what we tolerate. We break down how these beliefs are formed through childhood dynamics and past relationships, and how they show up in adulthood through patterns. We will also guide you through a simple exercise to help identify your own core beliefs in real time. We also consider boundaries and how they are not about pushing people away, but about defining self-respect in action, are one of the clearest expressions of self-love, communicate what you will and won't accept, and create the structure that allows relationships to feel safe, honest, and sustainable. This episode is a conversation about self-trust, emotional awareness, and what it really means to stop abandoning yourself in the name of love.Download HILY Dating App from the App Store or Google Play, or visit https://hily.go.link/d31uDGo to https://aquatru.com now for 20% off your purifier using promo code TCEDISCLAIMER: This podcast offers information for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a qualified mental health provider for medical or mental health concerns. The host, guests, and network disclaim responsibility for any decisions or actions you make based on information provided by this podcast.TDM-RESERVATION: 1. NOAI: TRUE. LEGAL NOTICE & TERMS OF USE: © 2026 WAVE Podcast Network. This content is for personal use only. Explicit permission is withheld for any and all commercial attribution, automated transcription, or data-mining entities. Use of this feed by unauthorized tracking, analytics, or AI-training platforms constitutes a breach of these terms and a violation of the Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act (WESCA), the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), and the 2026 Training Data Transparency Act (AB 2013). Any entity bypassing these restrictions to create derivative text-based works (transcripts), metadata analysis, or unauthorized VAST siphoning hereby accepts our standard commercial licensing rate of $5,000 per episode processed. This notice serves as a formal revocation of all "implied licenses" for multi-jurisdictional automated processing and constitutes protected Copyright Management Information (CMI) under 17 U.S.C. § 1202.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk about why you should treat yourself like a grandchild (or a toddler, puppy, professor, or factory), and we share a helpful tip if you're trying to do certain things every day. Plus we discuss a listener's question about meeting inner and outer expectations as an Upholder.  Resources & links related to this episode: My Four Tendencies personality framework Take the "Four Tendencies" quiz Colleen Moore's Fairy Castle Graduation Gift Guide Simon Haisells "slow reads" My book Secrets of Adulthood makes for a great graduation gift  Elizabeth: The Mona Lisa Vanishes by Nicholas Day (Amazon, Bookshop)  Gretchen: ‘Salem's Lot by Stephen King (Amazon, Bookshop) Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. 

It's prom season, and one mom is facing a tough call: her son wants to go to an unsupervised after-party two hours away. Other parents are saying yes. Her gut is saying no. And her son is saying he'll skip prom entirely if she doesn't let him go. Sound familiar? Whether it's prom, spring break, or any other "big night" moment, this is a dilemma that keeps many parents up at night: Should you trust your kid, or should you trust your instincts? Dr. Lisa Damour, clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author, and Reena Ninan break it all down with the warmth, honesty, and research-backed guidance parents of teens actually need. No judgment. Just real talk about the hard calls parents need to make. This episode is about every high-stakes moment when your teen's desire for fun and independence collides with your responsibility to keep them safe. And it's about knowing, with confidence, that prioritizing safety IS the right call, even when it's the hard one.

It's prom season, and one mom is facing a tough call: her son wants to go to an unsupervised after-party two hours away. Other parents are saying yes. Her gut is saying no. And her son is saying he'll skip prom entirely if she doesn't let him go. Whether it's prom, spring break, or any other "big night" moment, dilemmas like this one can keep parents up at night. Should you trust your kid, or should you trust your instincts? Dr. Lisa Damour, clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author, and Reena Ninan break it all down with the warmth, honesty, and research-backed guidance parents of teens actually need. No judgment. Just real talk about the hard calls parents need to make. This episode is about every high-stakes moment when your teen's desire for fun and independence collides with your responsibility to keep them safe. And it's about knowing, with confidence, that prioritizing safety IS the right call, even when it's the hard one.

In this episode of This Changes Everything, we explore a powerful connection that quietly shapes every relationship in your life: the way you treat yourself is how you teach others to treat you.At the center of the conversation are core beliefs, the invisible, often unconscious stories we carry about our worth, love, and safety. Beliefs like “I'm too much,” “I have to earn love,” or “If I set boundaries, I'll be rejected” don't just live in our minds. They shape our behavior, our relationships, and what we tolerate.We break down how these beliefs are formed through childhood dynamics and past relationships, and how they show up in adulthood through patterns like over-explaining, accepting less than we want, and avoiding conflict even when something doesn't feel right. You'll also be guided through a simple exercise to help identify your own core beliefs in real time.From there, we move into the role of boundaries and how they are not about pushing people away, but about defining self-respect in action. Boundaries are one of the clearest expressions of self-love. They communicate what you will and won't accept, and they create the structure that allows relationships to feel safe, honest, and sustainable.At the heart of this episode is a key insight: we don't get treated how we want. We get treated how we believe we deserve. And boundaries are how we begin to rewrite that belief through action.This is a conversation about self-trust, emotional awareness, and what it really means to stop abandoning yourself in the name of love.If you'd like to try the HILY Dating App, you can download it from the App Store or Google Play, or by visiting https://hily.comGo to https://aquatru.com now for 20% off your purifier using promo code TCE.DISCLAIMER: This podcast offers information for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a qualified mental health provider for medical or mental health concerns. The host, guests, and network disclaim responsibility for any decisions or actions you make based on information provided by this podcast.TDM-RESERVATION: 1. NOAI: TRUE. LEGAL NOTICE & TERMS OF USE: © 2026 WAVE Podcast Network. This content is for personal use only. Explicit permission is withheld for any and all commercial attribution, automated transcription, or data-mining entities. Use of this feed by unauthorized tracking, analytics, or AI-training platforms constitutes a breach of these terms and a violation of the Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act (WESCA), the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), and the 2026 Training Data Transparency Act (AB 2013). Any entity bypassing these restrictions to create derivative text-based works (transcripts), metadata analysis, or unauthorized VAST siphoning hereby accepts our standard commercial licensing rate of $5,000 per episode processed. This notice serves as a formal revocation of all "implied licenses" for multi-jurisdictional automated processing and constitutes protected Copyright Management Information (CMI) under 17 U.S.C. § 1202.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Lisa Damour explains that resilience comes from learning to handle discomfort, not avoiding it, and reminds parents that mental health isn't about always feeling happy. Especially in the middle school years, kids face rapid changes and self-doubt, making it crucial for parents to support rather than rescue. By allowing kids to work through hard moments while staying gently connected, we help them build the confidence and capability they need for life. Resources mentioned: Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood by Dr. Lisa Damour Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls by Dr. Lisa Damour The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents by Dr. Lisa Damour . . . . . .  Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Pre-order our new book, Capable and grab tickets for Capable - The Book Tour here! See our speaking dates, purchase books and check out our courses here.. . . . . .  If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form. QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. BOLL & BRANCH: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg⁠. Exclusions apply. SHOPIFY: Go to https://tinyurl.com/RBGShopify to learn more about Shopify! LEGACY BOX: Legacybox is running their Mother's Day sale and they're also offering an additional $10 off your order. Visit Legacybox.com and use discount code: RBG GO MINNO: Visit GoMinno.com to get a one month FREE TRIAL using code: RBG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your tween won't shower, won't change their clothes, or lies about having brushed their teeth or washed their face...Sound familiar? If you're in the middle of a hygiene battle with your tween or young teen, you're not alone, and you're not failing as a parent. This is one of the most common (and confusing) challenges of early adolescence, especially when basic resistance starts to take the form of sneaking or lying. In this episode, clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Lisa Damour and journalist Reena Ninan unpack what's really driving your tween's hygiene resistance, why the lying is probably not what you think it is, and what you can actually do to move things in the right direction without constant conflict.