Hi lovely, welcome to another episode of Not Your Regular Psychologist.

Today, we’re diving into a topic that touches so many of us...expectations. The ones we inherit from family, the ones society throws at us, and even the ones we unknowingly impose on ourselves.

I titled this episode “My family doesn’t agree” because, let’s be real...how many times have you held yourself back from a choice that truly resonated with you because you knew it wouldn’t sit well with your parents, relatives, or community?

✨ You want to quit your job and start your own thing, but your family calls it reckless.
✨ You don’t want marriage or kids, but you keep hearing, “One day, you’ll change your mind.”
✨ You crave a life of travel and freedom, but society tells you it’s time to “settle down.”

So many of us are caught between living the life we want and the life that will make everyone comfortable. And in that tug-of-war, we feel stuck, disconnected, and sometimes even ashamed.

In this episode, we unpack:
* The real reason expectations create so much pressure and self-doubt
* How to question the rules you’ve been taught to follow
* The difference between healthy and limiting expectations
* Why communicating your truth (instead of hiding it) is a game-changer
* How to manage the emotional weight of disappointing others

Spoiler: managing expectations isn’t about cutting ties or proving anyone wrong...it’s about owning your decisions, finding inner peace, and redefining success on your own terms.

So if you’ve ever felt the weight of “What will they think?” - this episode is for you!

🎧 Tune in now and let’s break free from expectations that no longer serve us.