Growing Older, Growing Expectations
Wed Feb 04 2026
When did we start getting older, and who decided there was a deadline for life milestones? In this episode, we reflect on age, mindset, and the pressure society places on young adults to have everything figured out in their twenties. From expectations around marriage and children to reflections on personal growth, the conversation explores how maturity and mindsets do not have strict timelines, but evolve differently for each person and across generations. A thoughtful discussion on what it really means to grow, discussing the factors that influence it, such as self-awareness, frontal lobe development, and generational differences.
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When did we start getting older, and who decided there was a deadline for life milestones? In this episode, we reflect on age, mindset, and the pressure society places on young adults to have everything figured out in their twenties. From expectations around marriage and children to reflections on personal growth, the conversation explores how maturity and mindsets do not have strict timelines, but evolve differently for each person and across generations. A thoughtful discussion on what it really means to grow, discussing the factors that influence it, such as self-awareness, frontal lobe development, and generational differences.