Shaun Harvey
Liz Lange
Questioning Beliefs
Questioning Beliefs
Questioning Beliefs
Thursday 2nd October 2025
Explore how parents can maintain connection with teens as they question beliefs and seek independence in this engaging episode of Mental Health Matters.
32 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Embrace your child's journey to independence.
- Focus on building a strong parent-child connection.
- Approach conversations with curiosity, not judgement.
- Allow your child to explore their own beliefs.
- Support your child's need for autonomy while maintaining family values.
"Our influence carries more weight when we come from a place of compassion and curiosity."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this episode of 'Mental Health Matters,' host Liz Lang is joined by Jeremiah and Selena Woodruff from Core Connection to discuss the natural process of adolescents questioning their beliefs and the importance of maintaining a loving connection with your kids. Selena kicks things off with a relatable parenting moment, sharing her own experiences with her child seeking independence and control over daily routines, like getting ready for school.
The conversation delves into the challenges parents face when their teenagers start questioning long-held beliefs, whether they be about religion, politics, or family traditions. The episode highlights the importance of allowing teenagers to explore their identities and form their own beliefs, even if it means they might stray from what they were taught. The hosts discuss the significance of fostering a supportive environment where teens feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and beliefs without fear of judgment.
They stress that while parents should guide their children, they must also allow them the freedom to make their own choices and learn from them. Listeners will find comfort in the notion that the teen years, often marked by a desire for autonomy, can be a time for strengthening family bonds rather than causing rifts. The hosts encourage focusing on maintaining a strong relationship with teens, which can be achieved through open communication and understanding.
If you're a parent facing the challenges of raising a teenager, this episode offers valuable advice on maintaining connection and fostering independence. It might just change how you approach those tricky conversations about beliefs.