In this episode, Lindsay invites her friends, mother/daughter combo, Caroline and Madeline Barney to the house for an honest conversation about sending a first child off to college. They share what going through the process has taught them including valuable lessons about being present and finding your right “fit”.

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Intro [00:00:00]

The college application process [00:02:58]

The dynamic between Caroline and Madeline [00:04:47]

Preparing for the transition to college [00:06:26]

The excitement of meeting new people [00:09:57]

Caroline's mixed emotions [00:10:21]

The joy of high school graduation [00:13:18]

The college application process [00:18:19]

The influence of social media [00:19:43]

Transitioning to college life [00:25:23]

The college experience in the past [00:27:14]

The impact of social media [00:29:09]

Shaping identity and telling oneself a positive story [00:31:24]

The emotional impact of chronic illness [00:36:35]

Coping with separation and creating space [00:38:22]

Reflecting on the track team and sisterhood [00:42:39]

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