Are you tired of living with your adult kids? The phenomenon of adult children living at home with their parents has become increasingly common, leaving many to wonder: is this the new normal?

Kate looks at the realities of adults living with their parents, whether due to economic challenges or shifting cultural norms.

Joined by life coach Jeanine Mouchawar, they discuss how to navigate this complex dynamic with grace and mutual respect.

From reshaping communication styles to setting boundaries and fostering independence, this episode is packed with practical advice for parents and adult children.

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07:06 – Parental expectations vs. economic realities

13:56 – Resetting boundaries

17:51 – Avoiding conflicts: Top communication strategies

22:32 – Sitting in the hole: How to truly support your child

Guest: Jeanine Mouchawar

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Are you a little superstitious, or maybe just a little "stitious?"

Kate Mason dives deep into the world of superstitions, from quirky wedding traditions and curious rituals to their psychological roots and cultural origins.

With stories from her daughter's recent wedding, Kate explores how superstitions shape our lives, whether it's crossing fingers, tossing salt, or athletes' game-day routines.

She even relates these habits to Myers-Briggs personality types, showing how our natural inclinations might make us more or less likely to believe in lucky charms and avoid black cats.

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5:32 Superstitions in Everyday Life

10:30 Superstitions Around the Globe

18:54 Famous Athlete Superstitions

23:26 How Different Personality Types Embrace or Dismiss Superstition

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Are you tired of feeling frustrated and helpless when dealing with your child's temperament clashes?

Do you wish you could understand and respond to their emotional needs more effectively?

Kate explores how our unique temperaments—sanguine, choleric, phlegmatic, and melancholic—affect our responses to conflict and shape the ways we repair relationships.

She shares insights and practical techniques to handle arguments with empathy, resilience, and emotional intelligence.

It’s never too late to reconnect with your child.

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3:49 Recognizing Imperfect Parenting Moments

10:53 Embracing Emotional Resilience

14:55 Using Empathy as a Leadership Tool

20:21 Embracing Vulnerability in Repair

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Are you energized by lively conversations or do big social events drain your batteries?

Kate examines the intriguing dynamics between extroverts and introverts, exploring how each personality type navigates big gatherings.

Whether you thrive in social settings or need solitude to recharge, Kate discusses the impact of these preferences on relationships, mental well-being, and self-awareness.

Through relatable stories—including how she balanced her own extroverted excitement with her husband’s introverted need for calm—this episode offers practical tips for managing energy levels at large events while maintaining balance.

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05:36 – Balancing social restlessness with introvert boundaries

08:20 – Understanding introverts: The art of recharging solo

12:45 – Avoiding overwhelm: Practical tips for introverts at big events

15:19 – Finding harmony: Balancing introverted and extroverted tendencies

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Is perimenopause just the “second puberty” we never saw coming?

In this episode of, host Kate Mason and guest Unna Goldsworthy dive deep into perimenopause, breaking down what it really is, how it impacts women’s physical and emotional health, and how understanding it can improve relationships at home and at work.

From managing symptoms to societal shifts like corporate policies supporting menopausal women, this conversation sheds light on navigating this transition with self-awareness, lifestyle adjustments, and, if necessary, hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

They also explore the stigma surrounding menopause and the importance of having open conversations to foster understanding and create supportive environments.

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07:53 – Symptoms: When does perimenopause really end?

10:45 – Is HRT a shortcut or a lifeline?

32:22 – Lifestyle adjustments: Aligning with your values

38:25 – Breaking the stigma: It’s time to have open conversations

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Guest: Unna Goldsworthy

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Weddings: magical, stressful, and full of surprises—would you relive your big day?

In this episode, Kate dives into all things wedding-related as her daughter Cassie prepares to walk down the aisle.

From the curveballs that can throw off wedding plans to how personality types like MBTI shape the process, Kate shares personal anecdotes and explores wedding traditions around the globe.

Whether you’ve had your own perfect or not-so-perfect day, this episode will resonate with anyone who has navigated the emotional and often humorous rollercoaster of wedding planning.

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02:51 Kate’s Wedding Story: A Mother’s Help

04:45 Handling Family Drama

10:36 Unique Global Wedding Customs

12:30 The Budget Battle: Last-Minute vs. Meticulous

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Feeling burnt out? This episode dives into the sneaky ways burnout can take over our lives.

Kate speaks with Unna Goldsworthy, founder of Unna Movement, to explore burnout’s telltale signs, its impact on the body and mind, and the strategies to combat it.

Unna shares her personal journey of burnout, from pushing through physical and emotional exhaustion to finding balance by redefining her career and life goals.

They discuss how to spot burnout early, the power of self-compassion, and actionable steps to restore well-being. Tune in to learn how you can catch burnout before it catches you.

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06:03 Reflecting on Human Potential and Suffering

12:51 The Turning Point: Making a Change

19:14 Catching Burnout Before It Happens

27:32 How to Recognize Burnout in Yourself

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Guest: Unna Goldsworthy

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What happens when a child dreams of becoming a hazmat worker?

In this episode, Kate and Dr. Victoria Waller dives into the fascinating ways creativity can become a bridge to success for children with learning differences.

Dr. Victoria E. Waller shares her incredible experiences in nurturing children's passions and helping them find their unique strengths.

She emphasizes how thinking outside the box – sometimes quite literally with cardboard – can lead to academic and personal growth.

Get ready to explore how unlocking creativity can change a child’s world.

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03:31 - Finding the child's passion

12:16 - Using a child's strengths for academic growth

18:38 - How parents can encourage creativity at home

24:38 - Finding "special sauce" for every child

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Guest: VICTORIA WALLER

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