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Sunday Pick: How to be an adult — and how to raise one | How to Be a Better Human

Oct 27, 2024

Join Julie Lythcott-Haims, a New York Times bestselling author and former Stanford Dean, as she redefines adulthood and success. She discusses the dangers of narrow societal expectations, urging listeners to carve their own paths. Julie emphasizes the impact of helicopter parenting on independence and promotes empathy towards oneself and others as vital for growth. Through personal stories, she highlights the importance of authenticity and self-acceptance in navigating life's challenges.

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Intro

2min

Exploring the Journey to Adulthood: Internal Ages and Growing Up

3min

Navigating the Path to Adulthood: A Guide for Parents and Young Adults

2min

Navigating Adulthood: Empowerment Amidst Challenges

16min

Navigating the Path to Adulthood

2min

Navigating Identity and Purpose

10min

A Warm Farewell and Promotional Insights

3min

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Whether it’s grades and test scores, cushy jobs or big salaries, our ideas of “success” tend to be incredibly narrow and often start incredibly early. Julie Lythcott-Haims is a New York Times bestselling author and former Dean of Freshmen at Stanford, and she is dedicated to helping people reconsider what really makes a happy, “successful” adult. In this episode of How to Be a Better Human, another podcast from the TED Audio Collective, Julie shares wisdom for parents and anyone who has been parented on why it’s crucial to question societal expectations, how to find your own path and why empathy towards yourself and others are the true key to loving who you’ll grow up to be.

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