🎙️BONUS • Growing Up Busy ❤️ A Conversation with Kiera

In this bonus episode, I’m joined by my daughter Kiera, who shares her honest perspective on what it feels like to grow up in a world where everything is instant — connection, communication, information, and expectations.


This conversation isn’t a live interview; instead, it’s a narrated reflection built around Kiera’s voice notes and insights. And the wisdom she shares offers a powerful reminder:


Different doesn’t mean wrong.
Her perspective challenged me to reflect on my own bias, nostalgia, and assumptions about “how things used to be.” It opened the door to understanding, empathy, and a deeper look at how our fast-paced culture is shaping childhood, learning, connection, and mental health.


In this episode, we explore:
🌿 What it’s like growing up with digital connection instead of “bike rides to find your friends”
💛 How pace, pressure, and busyness impact social-emotional development
🧠 Why awareness matters more than judgment
✨ And how adults can model balance in a world that rarely slows down


This is a gentle, thoughtful conversation between generations — reminding us that every child grows within the world they’re handed… and our role is to guide with empathy, not comparison.


🎧 Listen now, and join us in reframing what it means to grow up — and parent — in today’s world.


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