“You deserve someone who loves you for who you are, not who they want you to be.”
That’s the heart of this week’s episode of The Norah & Dad Show.
Norah got dumped, and we talk all about it:
- “Fake boundaries” (like rules about what she can wear, who she can hang out with, and how many drinks she’s allowed)
- One-sided codependency (not her)
- Why being single in college is freeing
- And how two parents ended up on an emergency highway run to triage her mental health.
It’s part heartbreak, part humor, and part masterclass in learning to walk away from unhealthy dynamics.
If you’re raising (or working with) young adults, I think you’ll get a lot out of this conversation. Here’s a short preview.
Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Overcast, in your browser, or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you enjoy it, please like, review, and subscribe—it truly helps!
Here’s what I read this week that you should read, too.
Workers Don’t Trust AI. Here’s How Companies Can Change That. — via Harvard Business Review
Can AI be evil? — via Minding the Workplace
OpenAI Surprise Launches GPT-5.1, Promising A More Conversational Experience — via Boy Genius Report
OpenAI Surprise Launches GPT-5.1, Promising A More Conversational Experience — via Boy Genius Report
In-House Attorney Blames Firing On DEI, Jury Disagrees — via Above the Law
A Fertile Ground for Lawsuits: Employer Risk in Embryo Personhood Jurisdictions — via The L•E•Jer
I got an abusive message from an email subscriber — should I let his employer know? — via Ask a Manager
Why People Who’ve Failed Make the Best Employees — via Improve Your HR by Suzanne Lucas, the Evil HR Lady
THC Beverages’ Biggest Enemies Are Going for the Kill — via VinePair
Why You Got Fired After the Holiday Work Party — via Workology
Connecticut Appellate Court Reminds Employers: Timing Matters in Pregnancy Discrimination Cases — via Dan Schwartz’s Connecticut Employment Law Blog
Employee Refused to Return to the Office Over “Mold.” The Court’s Response? Breathe Deep and Report Back to Work. — via Eric Meyer’s Employer Handbook Blog
On South Park, Donald Trump and JD Vance Just Want to Know What Love Is — via Consequence
Donald Trump’s path to authoritarian rule is wide open — via Salon
THC Beverages’ Biggest Enemies Are Going for the Kill — via VinePair
