Brené Brown and Maya discuss embracing imperfections. Dr. Becky Kennedy shares relationship advice. Inspiring stories of difficult transitions shared, including a cancer diagnosis in early twenties and a new mother struggling with addiction.
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Embrace life's challenges by shifting focus from survival to pursuing meaning and fulfillment post-cancer diagnosis.
Separate children's behavior from their true identity to address underlying emotions effectively for improved well-being.
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Turning Survival into Meaningful Living
The podcast episode delves into Sue Lekajawad's journey following her cancer diagnosis in her early 20s, highlighting her shift in perspective from mere survival to pursuing a meaningful life. Sue's experience emphasizes the importance of not just being alive but striving for a fulfilling and purposeful existence, prompting her to explore ways to live well beyond her medical struggles.
Redefining Behavior in Parenting
The episode also features insights from clinical psychologist Becky Kennedy, known as the Millennial Parenting Whisperer. Becky advocates for a parenting philosophy that separates behavior from identity, emphasizing that challenging behaviors in children do not define their true selves. By recognizing and addressing the underlying emotions and needs driving these behaviors, parents can intervene effectively and compassionately, fostering not only behavior change but also enhancing the well-being of both children and parents.
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Exploring Resilience, Child Development, and Parenting Philosophy
We're back with new episodes starting April 1. Brené Brown joins Maya for a fireside chat about their messy, flawed selves. Psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy reveals a game-changing strategy for fostering better relationships. Plus, we share inspiring stories of change from people weathering difficult transitions, including a writer diagnosed with cancer in her early twenties and a new mom struggling with addiction. Their stories are full of candor, awe, and hard-won wisdom, and we can't wait to share them with you.
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