Let’s be honest, our parents aren’t perfect and that’s okay. Neither are we. It’s unrealistic to think they’re the only ones responsible for our emotional development. Remember, everyone is doing the best with the skills they currently have. In today’s episode, I show you why it’s important we develop the emotional skills our parents never had, give examples ... Show More
Nov 21
6 Lessons I Wish I Knew in My 20’s & 30’s (This Will INSTANTLY Give You Direction!)
<p>What’s one thing you wish you learned earlier in life?</p> <p>What do you think would’ve changed for you if you learned it sooner?</p> <p>Today, Jay reflects on the lessons he wishes he’d learned in his twenties and thirties, wisdom shaped by mistakes, growth ... Show More
28m 45s
Oct 2023
AP 533: Perfectionism in Parenting Teens: How to Help your Perfectionist Kids, Better Handle your Own Mistakes, and What to do When your Kids Notice That you’re Human || co-interview with Heather Frazier
This week I have a co-interview between me and Heather Frazier, host of the Pivot Parenting podcast. First, I share how I've seen perfectionism affect my experience raising children and also as a middle school teacher. Then, Heather teaches how we can better handle when our teens ... Show More
57m 15s
May 2023
069: Your Child's Unmet Needs, Hidden Opportunities, and Dealing with Discomfort
Our children rely on us for everything. Meeting our children's needs is our responsibility. This seems like an accurate statement. But upon close inspection, it is only partially correct. Let's see why… The younger children are, the more they rely on us. The older they are, howev ... Show More
33m 44s
Mar 2024
childhood emotional neglect part 2: narcissistic, authoritarian, and permissive parenting
<p>This marks the second installment of our multi-episode discussion on of the impact of Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), where we delve into the elusive and powerful impact of what <strong><em>didn’t </em></strong>happen in childhood. Often overshadowed by more visible and ove ... Show More
1h 41m
Apr 2024
childhood emotional neglect part 4: workaholic, perfection-obsessed, and special-care parents
<p>Part four of our series unfolds the complex narratives of three more distinct parenting styles that, beneath their unique challenges, share a common thread of emotional neglect. Together, we’ll navigate the realms of “the Workaholic Parent”, “the Perfection-Obsessed Parent”, a ... Show More
1h 20m
Feb 2023
256: Managing Overstimulation for Highly Sensitive Parents
Today’s important topic is near and dear to my heart. We are discussing what it’s like to be a highly sensitive parent, and if you’ve listened for very long, you know that I am a highly sensitive parent. We can’t shy away from this topic, because it affects many parents, and it p ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 2022
How to Deal With Emotionally Immature People (Including Maybe Your Own Parents) | Lindsay C. Gibson
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Emotionally immature people (EIP's) are hard to avoid and most of us, if not all of us, have to deal with th ... Show More
1h 7m