If you grew up feeling boxed in by expectations, this one is for you. Maybe your parents pushed a path. Maybe they limited what you were allowed to explore. Or maybe you’re still carrying a version of their voice inside your own head.

In this conversation, Rick talks honestly about parenting, curiosity, and why so many people end up living lives they never actually chose. He shares personal stories about his kids, his upbringing, and the quiet damage that happens when curiosity gets shut down. This isn’t about blaming your parents. It’s about realizing you don’t have to keep living inside someone else’s limits.

What Rick explores in this episode:

• Why most parents were doing the best they knew how
• How curiosity gets shut down early
• The difference between guidance and control
• Why choosing one path too early traps people
• How to step out of expectations without guilt