Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, author and educator Julie Lythcott-Haims discusses with Lee the complexities of becoming an adult, emphasizing that adulthood is less about age and more about taking responsibility for oneself. We highlight the importance of developing independence, financial literacy, and the ability to have difficult conversations, while also stressing the value of vulnerability, community, and human connection in navigating adult life. Ultimately, the discussion encourages embracing the challenges of adulthood as opportunities for growth and self-discovery.  

In this episode we discuss:

• What does it mean to be an adult?
• Tests of adulthood: Handling life's challenges
• Managing helicopter parents and creating autonomy
• The power of vulnerability and connection
• Financial literacy and money management
• Being a helper in your community
• Technology, AI, and the future of the legal profession

Resources:

• Julie Lythcott-Haims (https://www.julielythcotthaims.com/)
• Julie's Pod – Substack (https://jlythcotthaims.substack.com/)
• Your Turn: How to Be an Adult, by Julie Lythcott-Haims (https://www.julielythcotthaims.com/your-turn)
• How to Raise an Adult, by Julie Lythcott-Haims (https://www.julielythcotthaims.com/how-to-raise-an-adult)
• Podcast Episode 383: Talking About Money with Jesse Mecham, Founder of You Need A Budget (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-383-talking-about-money-with-jesse-mecham-founder-of-you-need-a-budget/)

Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-525-being-an-adult-w-julie-lythcott-haims/)

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Alison & Lee