This is an episode originally published in November 2024. It is one of my most popular.

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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7:06 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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Is Christmas your calm or your chaos?

Kate Mason welcomes returning couple therapists Helen and Shahn to unpack why the festive season so often becomes a pressure cooker and how couples can reclaim it with clarity and compassion.

They share their own blended-family reset, choosing Christmas morning at home to create sleep, sanity, and new traditions.

From end-of-year exhaustion to old family roles that snap back under one roof, they explain how reactivity takes over and how to stay “untangled” by planning ahead, agreeing on boundaries, and responding by values.

You will hear practical scripts like saying “ouch, that is sharp,” advice for united communication with parents and in laws, and survival tips that include pre warning, lightening the alcohol, and offering grace when family of origin ghosts appear.

The result is a toolkit for couples who want a kinder, more intentional holiday season.

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3:00 How do you create new Christmas traditions when old ones no longer work?

7:28 Why does Christmas bring back old family roles and tension?

11:00 What should you do if you're stuck with a toxic relative during dinner?

23:42 How can couples set boundaries with their families around Christmas?

30:13 What are the best survival strategies for a smoother festive season?

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Shahn Baker Sorekli, Director | Author | App Founder | Clinical Psychologist | Couples Therapist | Board Approved Supervisor

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Helen Robertson, Director | Clinical Psychologist | Author | Advanced Certified Schema Therapist | Schema Certified Supervisor | Board Approved Supervisor

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Is your partner your teammate… or just your roommate?

Kate Mason dives deep into why so many loving couples start to feel emotionally disconnected—not because of conflict, but because of neglect.

With warmth and insight, Kate introduces the "Five-Minute Personality Check-In," a powerful weekly ritual that helps couples realign, reconnect, and stay curious about each other, even when life gets chaotic.

She explores how our unique personality types shape how we connect (or clash), revealing practical tools to bridge the gap between introverts and extroverts, thinkers and feelers, planners and free spirits.

If your relationship feels more functional than emotional lately, this episode offers a refreshingly simple yet powerful way to find your way back.

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6:57 How do introverts and extroverts experience connection differently?

9:26 How do thinkers and feelers misread each other’s intentions?

11:52 Why does planning the week create conflict for some couples?

14:15 What are the three questions in the Five-Minute Check-In?

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