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You love your teen. You try to help. You want things to get better.
 But what if you’re accidentally doing something that’s quietly sabotaging your connection?

In this episode, Ben and Cortni unpack one of the most powerful ideas from Leadership and Self-Deception—the hidden mindset that keeps parents and teens stuck in conflict, frustration, and blame.

You’ll learn:
 👉 What “being in the box” really means (and how it shows up in your family)
 👉 Why trying to “fix” your teen often makes things worse
 👉 The self-deception trap every parent falls into—and how to get out of it
 👉 How awareness can break the cycle and rebuild trust

If you’ve ever felt like your teen is the problem, this episode might lovingly show you otherwise.

🎧 Listen now and discover the thing that’s secretly wrecking your relationship—so you can finally rebuild it stronger than ever.

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