E293: The Law of Rejection Helps Parents Raise Strong, Emotionally Resilient Teens with Harlan Cohen

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In this episode of The Art of Living Well Podcast®, hosts Marnie Dachis Marmet and Stephanie May Potter sit down with Harlan Cohen, a renowned speaker and best-selling author, known for his work guiding parents and students through the challenges of high school and college. Together, they explore how to handle rejection, manage change, and nurture curiosity in both ourselves and our children.

Harlan shares powerful insights on his own journey of overcoming adversity, including the unexpected lessons learned during his time at the University of Wisconsin. He also discusses the concept of "uninhibited curiosity" and how it can help both parents and students navigate life's transitions with more resilience and less fear.

Whether you’re a parent of a high schooler, a college student, or someone navigating a big life change, this conversation will leave you with practical tools for embracing discomfort and moving forward with confidence.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The importance of embracing rejection and why it's a natural part of growth

• How to reframe failure and help your children navigate their own challenges

• The power of uninhibited curiosity in fostering personal and professional growth

• Practical advice for parents on how to support their kids during tough transitions

• Harlan's unique perspective on the changing landscape of higher education and career paths
  
  

Noteworthy Quotes from the Episode:

• "Everything’s going to be okay—it always turns out to be okay." – Harlan Cohen

• "Growth is so scary because we’re so afraid of disappointing ourselves, so afraid of rejection and shame." – Harlan Cohen

• "Living well is about being kind to yourself and having compassionate empathy." – Harlan Cohen

• "Rejection is not something we have to be afraid of. We can learn from it." – Harlan Cohen

Episode Breakdown with Timestamps:

[00:00] Trailer

[02:02] Introduction to Harlan and his connection to the hosts

[04:44] Harlan’s advice for his younger self: embracing discomfort and change

[06:20] How Harlan’s career began and the power of vulnerability

[13:43] Exploring the theme of rejection and how to approach it with curiosity

[16:47] The law of rejection: reframing setbacks and failures

[22:33] Helping kids understand rejection without judgment

[35:04] The importance of uninhibited curiosity for both parents and students

[49:47] Rethinking success and non-traditional paths to growth

[56:41] Navigating outside of grades

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