Dr. Lonna Gordon: Teens Look Like Unusual Teachers But Have Hidden Wisdom

Navigate life's transitions with more trust, connection, and curiosity. In this episode, adolescent medicine physician and coach Dr. Lonna Gordon shares why adolescence is one of the most misunderstood stages of life—and why understanding teenagers can help us better understand ourselves. Together, we explore identity development, life transitions, parenting teens, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, the Enneagram, and the universal experience of becoming. You'll learn: ✔ What a threshold moment is and why everyone experiences them ✔ Why adolescence starts in biology and ends in society ✔ How to build stronger relationships with teenagers ✔ The Pause, Connect, Open, Secure framework ✔ Why curiosity is more effective than judgment ✔ How emotional safety supports growth and resilience ✔ What adults can learn from adolescent optimism and possibility ✔ How the Enneagram can strengthen self-awareness and relationships Whether you're a parent, educator, coach, healthcare professional, or someone navigating change, this conversation offers practical wisdom for moving through life's transitions with greater compassion and confidence. #ParentingTeens #Adolescence #PersonalGrowth #SelfTrust #EmotionalIntelligence #Enneagram #LifeTransitions #Relationships #HumanDevelopment #SoulshinePodcast Connect with Dr. Lonna Gordon: https://open.spotify.com/show/033mu4x... https://www.drlonnagordon.com/ Connect with soulSHINE: www.soulshine.global https://www.instagram.com/soulshine_g... Email: hello@soulshine.global Subscribe, rate and review the vodcast. Email a screenshot of your review for a free gift guided meditation and enter a drawing for a free coaching session. Drawings will occur every 50 review milestone.