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Your 25-year-old's brain isn't fully developed yet. That's not an insult, that's neuroscience. And according to a leading brain expert, the choices you're making as a parent right now could be damaging their developing mind in ways you never imagined. Adrian Wells sits down with a brain specialist who reveals the shocking truth about what alcohol, screens, and even certain parenting habits are doing to young brains. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why the prefrontal cortex doesn't mature until 25 and what this means for your parenting decisions • How just one drink starts killing brain cells (the research will surprise you) • The exact screen time threshold that begins damaging cognitive development • Which parenting mistake creates lasting changes in dopamine pathways 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and parents who want to protect their kids' developing brains without the fear-mongering or oversimplified advice. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells introduces the brain development bombshell [01:45] The 25-year rule: why teenage brains aren't adult brains [03:30] The one-drink myth: what alcohol actually does to developing minds [05:15] Screen time's hidden damage to cognitive function [07:00] The parenting habit that rewires dopamine pathways [09:30] Pornography's lasting impact on young brains [11:00] What parents can do starting today 🔔 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: brain development, parenting mistakes, alcohol effects, screen time limits, dopamine pathways

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