Parenting Adult Kids Without Losing Your Mind (or Their Trust) | Lisa Damour Ph.D.
An episode of the Good Life Project podcast, hosted by Jonathan Fields / Acast, titled "Parenting Adult Kids Without Losing Your Mind (or Their Trust) | Lisa Damour Ph.D." was published on October 23, 2025 and runs 54 minutes.
October 23, 2025 ·54m · Good Life Project
Summary
What if your teenager's emotional storms and late-night worries aren't problems to fix, but signs of healthy development?Lisa Damour, Ph.D., author of The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents, joins two parents for an intimate conversation that flips conventional wisdom about raising teens and young adults on its head. Together, we explore surprising truths about perfectionism, emotional development, and maintaining connection with kids who seem to be pulling away, offering practical strategies for parents navigating these challenging yet transformative years.You can find Lisa at: Website | Instagram | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with David Yeager about inspiring young people through the mentor mindset.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Description
What if your teenager's emotional storms and late-night worries aren't problems to fix, but signs of healthy development?
Lisa Damour, Ph.D., author of The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents, joins two parents for an intimate conversation that flips conventional wisdom about raising teens and young adults on its head. Together, we explore surprising truths about perfectionism, emotional development, and maintaining connection with kids who seem to be pulling away, offering practical strategies for parents navigating these challenging yet transformative years.
You can find Lisa at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript
If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with David Yeager about inspiring young people through the mentor mindset.
Check out our offerings & partners:
- Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the Wheel
- Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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