 In this episode, Jackie unpacks a powerful truth many adults need to hear: Functional adults don’t “get in trouble.”
But if you grew up with shame-based discipline, that fear can still run the show—causing you to shrink, lash out, or disappear when you make a mistake.
We explore:
 Why emotional flashbacks feel like punishment How unresolved childhood shame keeps us stuck What real accountability looks like in adult relationships Why learning emotional regulation is more powerful than punishment
 If you find yourself avoiding conflict, feeling like you’re “bad” for messing up, or overcorrecting your kids because you weren’t allowed to mess up growing up, this episode is for you.
 Listen now to Adults Don’t Get in Trouble—available wherever you get your podcasts.
 Tap the link in bio to tune in and start reclaiming your functional adulthood.
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