03 - Exhausted by Expectations: The Hidden Struggle of Your 30s

Are you checking all the boxes but still feeling lost in your own life?

In this honest episode, I pull back the curtain on the pressures, programming, and expectations that shape our 30s, especially for those of us who feel like we’re living out someone else’s version of “success.” I share the real story of chasing external validation and people-pleasing, only to realize that true fulfillment comes from focusing on being, not just doing.

We get into how childhood expectations and societal “shoulds” can disconnect us from who we really are. I open up about learning to audit my own life, let go of the need to prove anything to anyone, and finally reclaim my power, joy, and sense of worthiness—without all the masks.

Consider this episode your permission slip to question the rules, release what doesn’t fit, and start building a life that genuinely feels like your own.

If you’re tired of emotional exhaustion, ready to move beyond burnout, or just need the reminder that you’re already worthy, you’ll find both compassion and clarity in this conversation.

[00:32] – The pressure to “make it” in your 30s and why it’s a trap
[02:40] – How parental expectations and early programming shape our paths
[07:52] – The weekday/weekend cycle and the cost of waiting for happiness
[10:00] – Wearing masks, chasing approval, and the toll it takes
[13:47] – Breaking down to break free: returning to your true self

Listen in and let’s start rewriting your definition of fulfillment!

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