Extraordinary Purpose Podcast
Episode Title: The Secret to Building Connection With Your Teen or Young Adult
Welcome to the Extraordinary Purpose Podcast with Erin and Chris.
We’re life coaches for teens, young adults, and parents—and this episode is all about something every parent craves: connection.
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In today’s episode, we continue the conversation from last time where we talked about modeling the lifestyle, habits, and rituals you’d like your children to follow.
This week, we’re diving deeper into how parents can build stronger connections with their teens and young adults by being vulnerable, honest, and real.
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Why Vulnerability Matters:
- Teens and young adults don’t want perfect parents—they want real parents.
- When you’re open about your struggles, mistakes, and growth, your kids see the human side of you.
- This creates trust and shows them how to handle life’s challenges with resilience.
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Stories and Reflections:
- Erin shares how being open about difficult seasons, like divorce and personal struggles, released guilt and created deeper conversations with her kids.
- Chris reflects on how he rarely saw vulnerability in his own parents growing up—and how that left him feeling alone. Today, he chooses a different path with his kids by being real and authentic.
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Practical Steps for Parents:
1. Start a family check-in ritual. Spend 5–10 minutes sharing wins, challenges, and lessons learned.
2. Go first—share something honest about your day before expecting your teen or young adult to open up.
3. Focus on creating an environment of trust, not perfection.
4. Remember, connection is about showing up—not fixing your child.
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Takeaway:
Your teen or young adult isn’t looking for a flawless parent. They’re looking for YOU—the real, imperfect, human version. By being open and honest, you give your child permission to open up too. Connection begins when walls come down.
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If you’re a parent of a teen or young adult and you’re ready to build deeper trust and connection, keep tuning in to the Extraordinary Purpose Podcast. Together, we’ll help you support your child with confidence, compassion, and purpose.
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