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EP. 188 [Tough Twenties] Series Wrap Up with Gretchen (age 30) & Owen (age 20)

Hi Sunshine Parenting Listeners, In the final episode of the Tough Twenties series, Gretchen (age 30), Owen (age 20), and I have a conversation about building identity capital in your twenties and how various experiences, whether professional or personal, shape our stories and can influence future opportunities. Owen shares his experience as a beach lifeguard,…

EP. 187 [Tough Twenties] The Defining Decade with Meg Jay, PhD

In the Tough Twenties series, I’m interviewing young adults, answering questions submitted by listeners, and sharing resources and tips related to thriving in young adulthood and beyond. Whether you’re an adolescent or a young adult in your twenties, or you’re parenting a young adult, I know you’ll be encouraged by this series. Meg Jay, PhD…

EP. 186 [Tough Twenties] Being an Excellent Employee

EP. 185 [Tough Twenties] Myths that Might be Holding You Back from Living Your Best Life

Ep. 184: [Tough Twenties] Creating Community and Connections with Owen, Age 20

Ep. 183: [Tough Twenties] Foundational Health Habits with Charlotte, Age 25

Ep. 182: [Tough Twenties] Gretchen, Age 29, on Relationships

Navigating dating and romantic relationships – and figuring out how to decide who to commit to and marry- is one of the biggest decisions of the twenties. In this episode, I’m chatting with my daughter Gretchen, age 29, about her romantic relationships in her twenties, what she’s learned from her own experiences and her observations and…

Ep. 181: [Tough Twenties] Ready for Adulthood

The Tough Twenties series continues with a discussion of skills to work on to be ready for adulthood, a mindset shift for parents and young adults, and how to foster connection and friendships rather than competition. Resource: In this episode, I share about my “Ready for Adulthood Checklist” Listener Question: This week I give my…

Ep. 180: [Tough Twenties] Charlotte, Age 25

It is not an easy time to be a young adult. In this new series on Sunshine Parenting, I’m interviewing young adults, answering questions submitted by listeners, and sharing resources and tips related to thriving in young adulthood and beyond. Whether you’re an adolescent or a young adult in your twenties, or you’re parenting a…

Ep. 171: Julie Lythcott-Haims talks about YOUR TURN: How to be an Adult

Best selling author and amazing human Julie Lythcott-Haims has done it again with her new book, YOUR TURN: How to be an Adult. She offers the guidance, empathy, and sound wisdom young adults need to hear. Listen in on our chat about YOUR TURN in this episode of the podcast. About Julie WRITER. SPEAKER. HUMAN.…

Your Turn, Emma Liberman, Julie Lythcott-Haims

Ep. 170: “Adulting” with Emma Liberman

Show Notes Enjoy my conversation with 23-year-old Emma Liberman about her insights from Julie Lythcott-Haims’ new book, YOUR TURN: HOW TO BE AN ADULT. I asked Emma to read and review my early copy, and she knocked it out of the park with her insights. Links Julie Lythcott-Haims Website Your Turn: How to Be an…