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When 400 parents showed up to her first class, Kim Muench knew immediately: "It's a pain point."

In this deeply personal episode, certified parent coach Kim Muench opens up about the crisis unfolding in homes across America: adult children stuck at home, consumed by screens, unable to launch into independent life. Screen addiction is the one common denominator across ALL of Kim's clients—young men (primarily) and women ages 19-29 who are directionless, glued to gaming or social media, living at home with no clear path forward.

But here's what makes this conversation different—this isn't just professional observation. Quinn reveals her own struggle with her 23-year-old daughter Avery, who lives at home, works and pays rent, but is battling depression and screen addiction. Six months ago, they created a contract together: responsibilities, goals, rent that increases $100 every three months. It's a process.

This is the episode where professional boundaries dissolve and we're all just parents trying to figure out how to help the young adults we love. Naila contemplates screen time choices for her 18-month-old daughter ("she gets irritated if she doesn't get to watch as much as she wants"). And Kim shares the hard truth: sometimes parents have to start with the basics—getting a young person to simply bring their dishes out of their room.

In this episode:

• Why screen addiction affects young men differently than young women (gaming vs. social media)
• The difference between economic barriers and being "lost in place"
• Kim's Four C's for parents: Calm, Confident, Clear, Consistent
• What parents actually control (and what they don't)
• Family living agreements: how to create them WITH your young adult, not FOR them
• The three things parents control: how you show up, what you provide, how you respond
• Why some parents are working with 45-year-olds still at home—and how to avoid that
• The parenting paradigm shift happening right now
• What happens to this generation by 2040?

Powerful quotes:

• "Our children come through us, not for us, except for the lessons they reflect to us during their journey in an effort to grow us up along the way."
• "I did not sign up for this—if you decided not to go to college and you're not working full time and I'm still paying for everything in your life."
• "Parents think they're past the work and that's not the case."

Kim's upcoming book, Lost in Place (November 2026), will be the comprehensive guide for parents who feel alone in this struggle. This conversation is a preview of that hope—and a reminder that you're not the only one facing this.

Guest: Kim Muench, Certified Parent Coach, Dallas, Texas
Website: reallifeparentguide.com
Social: @kimmunchparentcoach (Instagram & TikTok)

Topics: Failure to launch, lost in place, screen addiction, emerging adults, parenting challenges, mental health, gaming addiction, Gen Z struggles, family living agreements

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In this episode, Quinn Harrington and Naila Mir discuss the evolving landscape of workplace dynamics with Leo Bottary, founder of Peer Novation. They explore the shift from traditional top-down leadership to a model that emphasizes peer power, accountability, and collaboration.

The conversation delves into the importance of psychological safety, the impact of millennials and Gen Z on organizational culture, and the integration of AI in the workplace. Bottary highlights the significance of diversity and inclusion in peer learning and shares insights on how cultural differences affect peer interactions. The episode concludes with a look at the future of management and the need for clarity in leadership roles.

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After months of getting to know fascinating guests, it's time you got to know us! In this special episode, Quinn and Naila flip the script and interview each other about everything they've never shared on air.

What You'll Discover:

• How Naila's 24 years in Pakistan shaped her sustainability mission (spoiler: it started at age 10)
• Quinn's most ridiculous client story involving techno music and a major bank
• The real story behind Naila's decade-long "I'm going to learn guitar" promise
• Why Quinn has been strategically purchasing fleece-lined tights for months
• Naila's secret children's book project and app idea that could change how we connect for good
• The most embarrassing moments from 14 years at Unilever vs. 20+ years in advertising

Plus: A game of Two Truths and a Lie that reveals which host once [spoiler alert - you'll have to listen], rapid-fire favorites that span continents and decades, and the surprisingly emotional story of how a corporate sustainability expert and a brand strategist from different sides of the Atlantic became creative partners.

Whether you're here for the business insights, cultural perspectives, or just want to hear two friends figure out they both have way too many unfinished creative projects, this episode proves that sometimes the best conversations happen when you stop trying to be professional.

Connect with Quinn: @hdco on Instagram, LinkedIn Connect with Naila: @p3connect.uk on Instagram, LinkedIn

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