QLC 035: The Science of Emerging Adulthood with Dr Caitlin Faas

Today I’m excited to welcome Dr Caitlin Faas to The Quarter Life Comeback podcast.

Dr Caitlin Faas is an assistant professor of psychology and an experienced career coach for young adults who has spent the last decade studying a field known as emerging adulthood.

As a psychology professor, Dr Faas has a great understanding of why human beings make the choices we do, and why we either succeed or flounder in our attempts to create a meaningful career.

Her mission is to help provide the guidance every young adult needs to make sound career decisions that will lay the foundations for a successful, fulfilling life.

This is the first time I’ve spoken to a doctor on the show and I was really excited to get on the call with someone who actually studies the science behind life in our twenties!

“This is a time for identity explorations” (Tweet this)

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

• How quarter lifers today differ from previous generations
• The 5 features of Emerging Adulthood
• The most surprising thing Dr Faas has found in her research
• How to figure out your future career
• Why we feel like we have to have everything figured out right now
• The first thing to do if and when you drop out of college

RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Bailey Richert
• Jenny Blake
• Jeffrey Arnett
• The Defining Decade by Meg Jay
• Not Quite Adults by Settersten and Ray
• Smiley Poswolsky
• Paul Angone
• 30 Days to Figure out Your Future Career by Dr Caitlin Faas

Finally, you can hang out with Dr Caitlin Faas on the various social media channels below:

Website | Email | Twitter | Facebook | Pinterest | LinkedIn

THANKS FOR LISTENING!

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Thanks again for joining me on the show, Caitlin, and for sharing your message.

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Intro by Daniella Pellegrini | Music Credit: CharlestheFirst – Letting Go