BITESIZE | The Childhood Patterns That Secretly Shape Your Adult Life | Alain de Botton #636

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Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Alternative Health, Medicine, Health & Fitness, Mental Health

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🗓️ 13 March 2026

⏱️ 20 minutes

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Many of the habits and reactions that shape our adult lives began as clever coping strategies in childhood. While they once helped us survive difficult situations, they can later limit our relationships and happiness. By becoming aware of these patterns, we can start to change them. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today’s clip is from episode 495 of the podcast with author, internationally renowned philosopher, and founder of The School of Life, the wonderful Alain de Botton. Alain is known for his unique ability to apply philosophical concepts to everyday life. In this clip, he explains how our childhood can impact our adult relationships and behaviours and he shares some practical tools that can help us better understand ourselves and each other. Thanks to our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠https://thewayapp.com/livemore Show notes and the full podcast are available at drchatterjee.com/495 Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts ⁠⁠https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore⁠⁠ For other podcast platforms go to ⁠⁠https://fblm.supercast.com.⁠⁠ DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website

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1:24.1	weekly dose of positivity and optimism to get you ready for the weekend.
1:29.3	Today's clip is from episode 495 of the podcast with author,
1:35.3	internationally renowned philosopher and founder of the School of Life,
1:39.3	the wonderful Alain de Botton.
1:42.3	Alan is known for his unique ability
1:45.9	to apply philosophical concepts to everyday life.
1:50.2	And in this clip, Alan explains how our childhood
1:53.9	can impact our adult relationships and behaviors
1:57.6	and shares some practical tools
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