Training a Risk Taker
Summary
Host John Fuller and Dr. Danni Huerta discuss how parents can encourage children to take risks responsibly. Guest Caroline Shankel shares her journey overcoming comparison, perfectionism, and anxiety, emphasizing the importance of empathy and embracing failure. The episode offers practical advice for helping teens navigate decision-making paralysis, modeling healthy responses to mistakes, and trusting God’s sovereignty in life’s outcomes.
Topics discussed
Host intro: Risk aversion and background
Episode overview and guest introductions
The impact of comparison on self-worth
College experiences and the thief of joy
Bullying, empathy, and understanding root causes
Perfectionism and anxiety in Christian life
Overcoming fear of failure: The Man in the Arena
Learning from mistakes and shanked shots
Decision making and trusting God's sovereignty
Helping children who are paralyzed by choices
The freeze response and learning from ADHD
Modeling imperfect decisions for kids
Daily decision volume and seeking wisdom
Navigating college and career choices
Book promotion and podcast recommendations
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