How to Grow Up

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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