Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Sara Abbott, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Regression: Why You Act Like A Child Around Family
Regression: Why You Act Like A Child Around Family
Regression: Why You Act Like A Child Around Family
Sunday 8th February 2026
Explore why adults act like children around family with hosts Laurie and Sara. Insightful, honest, and humorous discussions on regression.
28 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Informative
Engaging
Supportive
About this podcast
Author:
Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Overview:
Categories:
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Sobriety Toolkit
Healing Relationships
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
272 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Why We Regress: Acting Like a Child Around Family
Episode Overview
- Adults may revert to childlike behaviours around family due to ingrained patterns.
- Family dynamics can trigger regression, overriding logic and reason.
- Shame often accompanies these regressions, leading to self-reflection.
- Creating emotional safety in childhood influences adult behaviour.
- Mindfulness can help break these patterns and promote healthier interactions.
"I am the way I am because of the family system in which I was raised."
Curious about why you might act like a child around your family? Join hosts Laurie Edmundson and Sara Amundson on the Bold Beautiful Borderline podcast as they unravel the complex phenomenon of regression. This episode is a candid exploration of how adults can revert to childlike behaviours when surrounded by family, especially during stressful times.
With a mix of humour and raw honesty, Laurie and Sara share personal anecdotes and reflections on their own experiences of acting out or shutting down in family settings. Listeners will find themselves nodding along as the hosts discuss the shame and discomfort that often accompany these regressions. The conversation touches on the deeply ingrained family dynamics that can trigger such behaviours, questioning why logic and reason sometimes take a back seat when family is involved.
They ponder the heavy responsibility of parenting and how creating emotional safety for children can influence adult behaviour. Whether you're someone who becomes loud and attention-seeking or one who quietly shuts down, this episode offers insights into the psychological roots of these actions. Laurie and Sara encourage self-reflection without self-judgement, providing a safe space for listeners to consider their own familial interactions.
You'll leave with a better understanding of why you might feel like a nine-year-old again when visiting home, and some food for thought on how to break these patterns. So, do you find yourself acting like a child around your family? Dive into this episode to explore the why and how behind these intriguing behaviours.