The Adulting Lie: I’m Not Behind — The System Wasn’t Built for Me

Hey Pathfinders — in this episode, I’m talking about what it really means to feel “behind” in adulthood. Spoiler: you’re not behind — you’re just navigating a system that wasn’t built with you in mind.

I’ll walk you through how I started unlearning the rules I was raised with — the pressure to hit every milestone to look successful on the outside, to “perform adulthood” — and how I started reclaiming joy, softness, and authenticity instead.

This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re doing it all wrong… when maybe the real problem is the script we were given.

✨ You’ll hear about:

• Letting go of timelines that don’t fit your life
• The pressure of advice that doesn’t match your reality
• Building adulting rhythms based on energy, not appearances
• The freedom that comes from doing it your way

⏱️ Episode Timestamps:

• 00:00 – The Myth of Adulting
• 01:28 – Challenging Traditional Timelines
• 02:56 – Finding My Own Path
• 04:48 – Reframing Success and Happiness
• 05:53 – Navigating Advice and Expectations
• 09:04 – Embracing Authenticity
• 12:49 – Living Life on My Terms

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