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The Secrets of Adulthood & How to Teach Them to Our Children w/ Gretchen Rubin

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Mar 21, 2025

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Gretchen Rubin

Join bestselling author Gretchen Rubin, who’s celebrated for her insights on happiness and habits, as she explores the 'Secrets of Adulthood.' She emphasizes impactful communication in parenting and shares clever aphorisms that can transform our lives. The conversation highlights the balance between self-acceptance and striving for growth, the nature of love in adulthood, and the importance of overcoming fears through play. With personal anecdotes, Gretchen illustrates how to impart wisdom to children without sounding preachy.

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Self-Acceptance and Growth

Accept yourself while also expecting more from yourself.
Self-compassion and growth are not mutually exclusive.

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The Paradox of Love

Love is both unconditional and demanding.
It involves acceptance and the expectation of your best.

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Caring Without Liking

We often care for people we don't particularly like.
This is a common experience, often confusing.

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The Art of Concise Communication in Parenting

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Balancing Self-Acceptance and Personal Growth in Parenting

07:12 • 5min

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Navigating Love and Motivation in Adulthood

12:12 • 9min

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Redefining Success: Overcoming Obstacles and Embracing Uniqueness

21:22 • 5min

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The Procrastination Paradox

26:35 • 6min

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Overcoming Fears and Embracing Play in Childhood

32:21 • 5min

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Embracing Individuality in Parenting

36:58 • 5min

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Reflecting on Life Lessons and the Art of Sharing Wisdom

41:55 • 3min

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Secrets of Adulthood

Simple Truths for Our Complex Lives

Gretchen Rubin

Drawing from her long studies of happiness and personal challenges, Gretchen Rubin presents 'Secrets of Adulthood' as a guide to manage life's complexities. Using the ancient literary discipline of aphorisms, Rubin conveys large truths in few words, addressing issues such as indecision, change, temptation, and relationships. The book is filled with witty and thought-provoking reflections designed to inspire and help readers navigate various life situations.

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The 5 Principles of Parenting

Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans

Aliza Pressman

In this book, Dr. Aliza Pressman provides a compassionate and reassuring approach to parenting, emphasizing that there is no one 'right' way to raise good humans. The book is centered around five core principles: Relationship, Reflection, Regulation, Rules, and Repair. These principles are designed to be adaptable and aligned with the parent's own values and their children's unique temperaments. Dr. Pressman encourages parents to practice these principles to build strong relationships, reflect on their own experiences, help their children regulate emotions, establish clear rules, and repair conflicts. The book is praised for its practical advice, warmth, and evidence-based recommendations, making it a valuable resource for parents at all stages of their parenting journey.

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Better Than Before

Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives

Gretchen Rubin

In 'Better Than Before', Gretchen Rubin explores the science and practice of habit formation. She identifies 21 strategies for making and breaking habits, emphasizing the importance of self-knowledge and tailoring habits to individual personalities. Rubin categorizes people into four tendencies—Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, and Rebels—and explains how these tendencies influence habit formation. The book is filled with practical advice, personal anecdotes, and rigorous research, making it a comprehensive and engaging guide to building happier, stronger, and more productive lives.

Pinkalicious is a delightful story about a young girl who loves all things pink, especially pink cupcakes. After eating too many, she turns pink herself, leading to a fun and educational journey about self-acceptance and moderation. The book celebrates individuality and the joy of being oneself.

In today's episode I sit down with bestselling author Gretchen Rubin to talk about her new book, The Secrets of Adulthood: Simple Truths for Our Complex Lives. We dive into the power of short, impactful wisdom, how to pass life lessons to our kids without sounding like we’re lecturing, and why accepting ourselves while still expecting more of ourselves is the key to growth. Gretchen shares some of her favorite aphorisms—those quick, thought-provoking truths that can change the way we parent, work, and live.

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