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Ep. 164-Not Where I Thought I'd Be - And That's Okay
Turning 35 brings up a lot of emotions—gratitude, reflection, and sometimes, self-doubt. In this episode of Life Talks with Lauren, I’m opening up about the expectations I had for my life by this age versus the reality of where I am. We’ll talk about societal pressures, personal growth, and learning to embrace the journey, even when it looks different than expected. If you’ve ever felt like you’re falling behind in life, this episode is for you.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
✅ The pressures and expectations around aging and milestones
✅ My personal journey: where I thought I’d be vs. where I actually am
✅ How I’ve learned to embrace uncertainty and redefine success
✅ The importance of gratitude, personal growth, and self-acceptance
✅ Encouragement for anyone feeling "behind" in life
Listener Reflection & Engagement:
📢 What were your expectations for yourself by this age? How has your reality been different? Share your thoughts on social media and tag me @laurenmkepler!
💌 Subscribe & leave a review if you enjoyed this episode!
🎙️ Stay tuned for next week’s episode: "How Shame Influences Our Habits and Behaviors—And What We Can Do About It."
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By Lauren Kepler
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Turning 35 brings up a lot of emotions—gratitude, reflection, and sometimes, self-doubt. In this episode of Life Talks with Lauren, I’m opening up about the expectations I had for my life by this age versus the reality of where I am. We’ll talk about societal pressures, personal growth, and learning to embrace the journey, even when it looks different than expected. If you’ve ever felt like you’re falling behind in life, this episode is for you.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
✅ The pressures and expectations around aging and milestones
✅ My personal journey: where I thought I’d be vs. where I actually am
✅ How I’ve learned to embrace uncertainty and redefine success
✅ The importance of gratitude, personal growth, and self-acceptance
✅ Encouragement for anyone feeling "behind" in life
Listener Reflection & Engagement:
📢 What were your expectations for yourself by this age? How has your reality been different? Share your thoughts on social media and tag me @laurenmkepler!
💌 Subscribe & leave a review if you enjoyed this episode!
🎙️ Stay tuned for next week’s episode: "How Shame Influences Our Habits and Behaviors—And What We Can Do About It."