Jul 27, 2026
20 min
Straight A’s Can’t Teach Self Trust, with Dr. Carla Caturia
Straight A’s can build a résumé and still leave a kid feeling empty, anxious, and unsure who they are when no one is watching. We sit with Dr. Carla Caturia , elite performance coach and founder of The House of Rice, to talk about the high achiever trap and the “perfect kid” illusion that can quietly set families up for burnout, disconnection, and chronic self doubt.
We dig into what’s really happening under the surface when a teen looks successful but stops sharing, shuts down at home, or keeps chasing the next win like their worth depends on it. Carla explains how perfectionism, people pleasing, and fear of mistakes can steal autonomy and identity over time, and why parents often miss the warning signs because they’re dressed up as achievements. We also talk about the parent side of the equation: the vulnerability it takes to admit you don’t have all the tools, and how changing the conversation from grades to feelings can rebuild trust.
You’ll walk away with grounded, practical steps you can try this week: regulate yourself first, hold space without an agenda, speak to your teen’s emerging identity instead of applying more pressure, and give real choices with clear boundaries so confidence can grow from the inside out. If you’ve ever wondered why success doesn’t always bring peace, this one will give you language and a path forward. Subscribe, share this with a parent or high achiever you care about, and leave a review with the moment that hit home for you.
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Website: https://thehouseofrise.com
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-carla-caturia/
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