Sibling Revelry with Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson Revelry and Real Talk with Goldie Hawn & Mel Robbins: Part 1
Nov 3, 2025
In this engaging discussion, best-selling author and motivational speaker Mel Robbins shares her insights on parenting and anxiety, drawing from her own life experiences. She introduces her 'Let Them Theory,' emphasizing the balance between empathy and over-parenting. Oscar-winning actress Goldie Hawn offers personal anecdotes that highlight the evolving challenges of modern parenting. Together, they explore the impact of technology on children's resilience, the importance of setting boundaries, and practical strategies to manage anxiety and foster growth.
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When Empathy Becomes Burden
- Deep empathy can feel like a gift and a curse because you absorb others' emotions and assume responsibility to fix them.
- That tendency often drives overcontrol and burnout when you treat others' feelings as your job.
Back Off To Build Resilience
- Avoid over-parenting driven by anxiety and control; trust your child's resilience instead of solving every problem for them.
- Pull back from bulldozing obstacles and let children experience disappointment to build capability.
How Comforting Made Anxiety Worse
- Mel Robbins took her anxious daughter out of bed for months after a traumatic museum visit, which compounded the girl's fears.
- She later realized letting avoidance win confirmed incapability and made the anxiety far worse.
