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170 Make Sense of Your Story: Dan Allender Interviews Adam

Mar 7, 2025
In this engaging dialogue, psychologist and author Dan Allender interviews Adam Young about his thought-provoking new book, *Make Sense of Your Story*. They explore the power of storytelling and the kindness needed to engage with our pasts. Adam discusses how disorientation can reveal our deepest desires and the role of tears in healing. The conversation touches on navigating envy within family dynamics and the embodied truths that shape our narratives. They emphasize the transformative impact of sharing personal stories and the connections formed through vulnerability.
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INSIGHT

Kindness Toward Your Life Story

  • Adam Young aims to inspire curiosity and kindness towards one's life story, especially regarding childhood experiences from zero to 18 years old.
  • Engaging with the younger version of oneself with compassion can promote healing and growth.
INSIGHT

Life's Plot Twists Reveal Character

  • Life stories contain unexpected plot twists that change the trajectory of our lives, often with deep pain.
  • Our response to these disorienting moments reveals what we truly desire and our real character.
ANECDOTE

Book Launch as Personal Plot Twist

  • Adam's book launch is a personal plot twist involving vulnerability and raw honesty like never before.
  • The deeply autobiographical nature of the book reflects his own struggles and heartache.
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