Have you ever felt like you were doing everything “right” — checking every box, following every rule — and still ending up restless, disappointed, or wondering, Is this really the life I want?

In today’s episode, we’re talking about something many of us rule-followers were never taught how to do: questioning authority.

We’ll unpack:

Where the formulas and “life scripts” we’ve been following actually came from

How to recognize when a leader, community, or cultural voice doesn’t deserve authority in your life

A practical vetting process for deciding who should get a seat at your table

What to do when a leader you trusted lets you down

How to quiet the noise of other people’s expectations and hear your own voice again

If you’ve ever felt crushed by the weight of doing what you’re “supposed” to do, this episode will help you take a deep breath, release the old scripts, and start writing a life that truly fits.

✨ Resources & Links

📘 Create a Life You Love (my newest book)

💻 My online courses & journals

💍 Newlywed couples course — Just Married: StephanieMayWilson.com/JustMarried

❤️ Free resource to find a counselor you can trust: StephanieMayWilson.com/Counseling

Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss what’s ahead this season — because together we’re going to keep unpacking how to let go of other people’s expectations and rebuild a life that feels like home.

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