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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 20 MIN

#54 The #1 Mistake Moms Make With Their Adult Children

from To The Heights · host Sharon Murphy

Send us Fan MailWe unpack why unsolicited advice, even when loving, often lands as criticism and pushes adult children away. We share a practical path to move from director to trusted influencer through listening, validation, consent, and emotional self-awareness.• the hidden impact of unsolicited advice on trust• intention versus impact in mother–adult child talks• what adult children actually seek from parents• shifting roles from authority to mentor• the three-step framework: listen, validate, ask• reading body language and respecting no• checking your emotional state before speaking• choosing connection over being right• building long-term influence through safety• normalizing the learning curve for momsFive Things Your Adult Child Needs to Hear From YouIf you've enjoyed listening, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite platformFeel free to share with anyone you think might benefit from what you've heardClick the link below to set up a free discovery call to begin your transformation today.  Or email me @ [email protected] to find out more about how I can help.  https://calendly.com/smurph923-sm/discovery-callhttps://sharonkcoaching.com/https://subscribepage.io/The-Five-Things-Your-Adult-Child-Needs-to-Hear-From-You

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Send us Fan Mail We unpack why unsolicited advice, even when loving, often lands as criticism and pushes adult children away. We share a practical path to move from director to trusted influencer through listening, validation, consent, and emotional self-awareness. • the hidden impact of unsolicited advice on trust • intention versus impact in mother–adult child talks • what adult children actually seek from parents • shifting roles from authority to mentor • the three-step framework: listen...

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