Adrienne and Alanna sit down for another meaningful “My Daughter, My Friend” talk — starting with lighthearted moments about grocery shopping and pumpkin finds, and quickly flowing into a deep reflection on motherhood, growing up, driving confidence, and emotional healing.

🌻 Highlights include:

• The Pumpkin Cocoa Moment: A funny yet thoughtful start — Alanna shares how she questions what makes something “worth it” as she shops for fall treats, learning the difference between price and personal value.
• DIY Lessons and DoorDash Jokes: Adrienne calls Alanna her “private DoorDash,” celebrating her daughter’s resourcefulness and independence — with laughs and motherly pride.
• Driving Confidence & Life360 Love: Adrienne opens up about her initial fears of Alanna driving, and the two share a funny yet honest look at independence, technology (Life360 shoutout!), and trust.
• Road Trip Memories: Together, they reminisce about their stay in Connecticut and Massachusetts — from friendly dogs named Moo and Mina to walking downtown, sushi dates, and meeting new friends.
• School Reflections — Insecurity & Growth: Alanna bravely shares excerpts from her upcoming book, talking about her journey through insecurity, comparison, and how mental health shaped her school experience. She opens up about being bullied by peers and adults, learning resilience, and reclaiming her power through self-expression and writing.
• Adrienne’s Perspective as a Mom: She reflects on how difficult it can be to parent a teen through anxiety and identity changes — and how, during that stage, their bond was more “My Daughter” than “My Friend.”
• Finding Voice After COVID: They reflect on how the pandemic shaped Alanna’s schooling years — isolation, missed milestones, and rebuilding social confidence afterward.
• Healing Through Conversation: Together, they unpack how people often make decisions for those with anxiety, instead of inviting them into the choice. Alanna makes a powerful point: “Don’t decide for me — ask me. I might surprise you.”
• The Rave & Realization: A raw discussion about assumptions and social anxiety — where Alanna explains why missing out on an event hurt more than the event itself, and Adrienne realizes how often she made decisions for her daughter out of protection.
• The Lesson: Give others — especially those with anxiety or quiet strength — the chance to say yes. As Adrienne says, “Don’t make the decision for someone else. Let them choose.”
• Ending with Hope: Alanna reflects on how she’s learned to embrace new experiences, value her independence, and use her voice to empower others who’ve felt overlooked. The episode closes with love, laughter, and a reminder that growth never stops — not for mothers, not for daughters.