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Our brains are easily distracted or overwhelmed. And that can make getting stuff done harder than it needs to be. This week, we look at methods and strategies for avoiding unnecessary stress by managing your priorities, your focus, and your energy with organisational psychologist ... Show More

Imagine getting a diagnosis in adulthood that suddenly made so much of your life make sense. It explains why you’ve always had trouble being on time, starting things you don’t finish, avoiding difficult projects. Producer Jennifer Leake explores the impact of an ADHD diagnosis in ... Show More

Michael Slepian researches the psychology of secrets. But what he didn't know — until about a decade ago — was that his family had a major secret they were keeping from him. One they planned never to reveal. Until … 

Have you ever asked yourself this question: "Who am I?" Not what your parents tell you, what your family tells you, what your friends tell you, what the community tells you, but who are you according to yourself? 

Yet another reason to blame your parents for pretty much everything. 

Do you leave the room when your dad comes home? Do you find it hard to love your mom? Have you given up on your relationship with your parents? In this episode, we talk about our relationship with our parents, how it has evolved, and how we hope it progresses. Enjoy! Learn more a ... Show More

People are inclined to act like our parents when they get older. But it doesn't mean it has to be that way. If you don't want to become like your parents, you need to do something about it now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

The way you think about how you were raised, especially if there were certain things you didn’t like about your caregivers’ behavior, can have a big impact on you in adulthood — whether you’re a parent or not. This week on the podcast I discuss the unintended consequences of basi ... Show More

When it comes to having an adult relationship with your parents, there's plenty of baggage: the friction of family history or the weight of unsaid expectations. Here's how to set healthy boundaries and understand generational trauma to help you have a grown up relationship with y ... Show More

Helping an aging parent with end-of-life planning? Financial journalist Cameron Huddleston explains how to broach the topic with your parents — and the documents and plans they should have in place. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privac ... Show More

The Ten Commandments tell us to “honor thy mother and father”, but what does that really look like? Especially for adult children? Parents are not perfect, and sometimes they make mistakes that leave us and others wounded. So when God tells us to honor them, what does he mean by ... Show More

Three people who've spent time living with their parents as adults share advice on how they've coped with their situation. Don't compare yourself to others, they say — and find ways to still live your life. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NP ... Show More

A kid’s name can tell us something about his parents — their race, social standing, even their politics. But is your name really your destiny?