Do you feel like you're behind in life? Struggling to hit milestones by a certain age? You're not alone. 

In this episode of Always Anxious, I break down the unrealistic expectations placed on women — and why so many of us feel like we're running out of time.

From being “too young to take seriously” to suddenly “too old to matter,” women are constantly navigating a cultural timeline that never feels like the right fit. Whether you're 25 and panicking or 30 and questioning everything, this episode dives deep into the pressure to have it all figured out — career, relationships, identity — by an arbitrary deadline.

We’ll cover:

• Why women feel behind in their 20s and 30s

• The myth of the perfect life timeline

• Age anxiety, comparison culture, and burnout

• Why society punishes women for being “too much”

• How these pressures hit women of color even harder

• Pop culture’s role in shaping these expectations

• How to stop measuring your life by someone else’s standards

If you’ve ever thought “I should be further along by now,” this episode will help you reframe the narrative and reclaim your pace.

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