This episode reframes communication as a relational skill, not a personality trait. We explore why most conflict between parents and adult children isn’t about the issue itself, it’s about how the issue is discussed. Parents were taught to communicate with children, not adults; adult children were taught to avoid conflict, not navigate it. We teach nonjudgmental listening, validation, consent-based communication, emotional regulation, and collaborative problem-solving. We also explore how to talk about the past without blame or shame, and why impact matters more than intent.

Executive Producers: Robert Hulse & Yarona Boster