Too often the phrase “grow up” is code for ignoring your past and repressing your childhood trauma. This dismissive “get over it” mentality fails to ever reach a healthy emotional maturity. Join Whitney as she explores what it actually means to acknowledge your past, set boundaries, and embrace your adult power.
Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people navigate complex family dynamics and break harmful cycles.
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute
for professional mental health advice.
00:00 What People Think Growing Up Means
04:22 The Real Process of Growing Up: Acknowledgment and Mourning
08:45 Decentering Unhealthy Relationships and the Double Bind
14:13 Taking Accountability as an Adult
16:54 Building Emotional Maturity and Self-Trust
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