{"podcast":{"title":"First Principles","slug":"first-principles-7708985","podcast_index_feed_id":7708985,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN4765221373","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/06eebd2a-0779-11f1-826e-37926ac18342/image/fca7c8febd1441fc3b0d54084418b06d.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Adrian Wells","episode_count":426,"summary":"First Principles isn't another business podcast recycling the same startup stories. Adrian Wells takes the fundamentals that actually matter and breaks them down like you're having coffee with the smartest professor you ever had. Wells spent twelve years teaching philosophy and critical thinking before ditching the lecture hall for the microphone. Turns out, the same principles that help you think clearly about ancient Greek ethics also work pretty well for modern business decisions. Who knew? Every episode strips away the latest trends and buzzwords to focus on the core ideas that don't change. How to actually evaluate evidence when everyone's throwing around statistics. Why most \"revolutionary\" business advice is just old wine in new bottles. The thinking patterns that separate smart decisions from lucky guesses. You won't get hyped-up success stories or flavor-of-the-month strategies. Instead, you'll learn how to think through problems the way philosophers have for centuries, applied to the stuff that matters in your work and life right now. Multiple new episodes drop daily, so there's always something fresh when you need it. Follow now if you're ready to think better, not just…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-20T02:18:54.580675+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985"},"episode":{"title":"Why Your Childhood is Still Ruining Your Adult Relationships","slug":"why-your-childhood-is-still-ruining-your-adult-relationships","published_at":"2026-09-19T08:09:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985/why-your-childhood-is-still-ruining-your-adult-relationships","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN8577367726.mp3?updated=1776257634","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN8577367726.mp3?updated=1776257634","summary":"What if I told you that your 8-year-old self is sabotaging your relationships right now? In this episode, Adrian Wells breaks down the six unconscious habits rooted in childhood experiences that are quietly destroying your adult connections, and reveals the practical steps to finally break free. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why 70% of relationship problems actually stem from unhealed childhood patterns (and how to spot them in yourself) • The three \"people-pleasing\" behaviors that seem helpful but actually push partners away • A simple 10-minute daily practice that's helped thousands heal their inner child and improve relationships by 60% 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone passionate about personal growth who keeps hitting the same relationship walls despite trying everything. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells introduces the childhood-relationship connection [01:30] The six toxic habits you learned before age 10 [04:00] Why emotional neglect creates intimacy issues (even in \"good\" childhoods) [07:00] The people-pleasing trap that backfires every time [10:00] Inner child healing work that actually works [12:00] Your action plan for healthier relationships starting today This isn't therapy-speak or feel-good fluff. These are research-backed insights explained with the clarity you'd expect from someone who spent twelve years teaching critical thinking. You'll walk away with specific tools you can use immediately, not just awareness of your problems. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: childhood trauma, relationship patterns, inner child healing, emotional neglect, people pleasing Find all episodes at First Principles -------…","meta_description":"What if I told you that your 8-year-old self is sabotaging your relationships right now? In this episode, Adrian Wells breaks down the six unconscious hab…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2393,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/first-principles-7708985/episodes/why-your-childhood-is-still-ruining-your-adult-relationships/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985/why-your-childhood-is-still-ruining-your-adult-relationships.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}