How to Escape the Timeline Trap

Are you living by your own timeline or following society’s checklist? In this episode of Quiet the Clock, Beth sits down with Les Alfred, host of She’s So Lucky podcast, for a deep (and fun) conversation about personal growth, life transitions and redefining success on your own terms

Les shares her journey from the corporate grind to wellness and content creation. They get real about navigating life outside traditional milestones, making big career shifts, and trusting the timing of your own path.

This episode is all about patience, self-awareness, and embracing YOUR journey—without the pressure. Tune in, take a breath, and let’s rewrite the rules together.

We Also Talk About:

• Personal growth and self-discovery

• Societal expectations and pressures regarding life milestones

• Navigating life outside traditional timelines

• The impact of fertility and health on personal choices

• Redefining success and safety beyond societal norms

• The importance of gratitude for current achievements while desiring future changes

• The challenges of feeling "behind" in life and the significance of patience

• The role of community and support in personal journeys

• The romanticization of milestones like marriage and parenthood

• Embracing unique journeys and the value of intentionality in relationships

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