Episode 527 | What Is Emotional Immaturity? (Series Part 1 of 6)
Many adults grow up believing their childhood was "fine," yet still struggle with emotional connection, boundaries, and self-trust as adults. In this episode, we begin a 6-part series exploring what it means to be an adult child of emotionally immature parents.
Emotional immaturity isn't always loud or obvious. Sometimes it shows up in subtle ways—dismissed feelings, lack of emotional safety, or parents who couldn't meet you emotionally even if your physical needs were met.
In this episode, we explore:
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What emotional immaturity actually is
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Common signs of emotionally immature parents
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Why many adults don't realize this applies to them
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The difference between subtle vs. obvious emotional neglect
This episode is about awareness, not blame. Understanding emotional immaturity helps you make sense of patterns you may still be carrying today—without minimizing your experience.
✨ This is the foundation for the entire series and a powerful entry point for new listeners.
Book Mentioned in this episode Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents.
Next episode: The Roles Children Learn to Play
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