Good Life Project Parenting Adult Kids Without Losing Your Mind (or Their Trust) | Lisa Damour Ph.D.
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Oct 23, 2025 
Dr. Lisa Damour, a clinical psychologist and author, joins Karen Walron to discuss the intricate journey of parenting adult children. They challenge the notion that teenagers' emotional struggles are merely problems to be fixed and instead view them as signs of healthy development. Topics like the dual nature of perfectionism, the value of listening without trying to fix things, and setting boundaries with young adults are explored. They offer practical strategies for fostering connection and supporting kids as they navigate life's challenges.
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Honor Gut Feelings As Useful Data
- Respect and use gut feelings when making decisions even if you can't name why.
- Treat intuition as accumulated lifetime data worth honoring alongside reason.
Emotions Inform Good Decisions
- Emotions are data that inform decisions rather than oppose reason.
- Trust gut feelings as the unconscious integration of lifetime information.
Perfectionism Has Two Faces
- Perfectionism has a light side (striving for excellence) and a dark side (self-berating).
- Preserve high standards but prevent self-flagellation when mistakes happen.
