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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