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Episode Description:

Ever feel like you’re late to your own life? Like you should have figured it all out by now? In this episode of Living the Whole Picture, I’m getting real about that heavy feeling of falling behind—and why it’s actually proof that you’re building something deeper.

If you’ve ever scrolled through Instagram and thought, “I should be further along,” this one’s for you. I’m sharing why real growth takes time, how to trust the slow path, and the hard-earned truths I wish someone had told me when I was just getting started.

This isn’t about toxic positivity or quick wins—it’s about choosing to build a future that reflects your worth, even when it feels like everyone else is racing ahead.

Let’s talk about what it really means to build something real—with no roadmap, no shortcuts, and no apologies.

Timestamps:

00:00 – The real reason you feel behind (and why it’s not failure)
00:53 – Why women who’ve had to build from scratch aren’t on the same timeline
01:49 – Healing, visibility, and doing it without a mentor
02:21 – What you’re really building: safety, trust, and presence
03:07 – What I’d tell my younger self (and what you might need to hear today)
03:57 – Your next steps + why this podcast is shifting into its next season

Key Takeaways:

• You’re not behind—you’re becoming. Real growth isn’t quick or clean, but it is worth it.
• Starting from scratch takes longer. If you weren’t handed a map, of course the journey feels slower. But it also builds resilience and legacy.
• Confidence comes from doing it scared. Not from waiting until you’re fully ready.
• You’re building something that lasts. Presence, purpose, self-trust—it all compounds over time.
• You’re not too late or too much. You’re just building something real.

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