Ep. 54 Letting go of who you thought you'd be, grieving the what-ifs, & moving forward

06/08/2025 21 min Temporada 4 Episodio 51

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In this episode, we talk about the quiet grief that comes with unmet expectations, the pressure to follow a certain timeline, and what it means to say goodbye to an imagined future. We explore:The emotional weight of "what could’ve been"Quarter-life crisis and the tension between meaning vs. stabilityWhy letting go of old dreams can open up new pathsThe difference between grieving your own dreams and inherited onesHow to find peace in the present—even when it looks different than you hopedThis is a gentle reminder that you aren’t off track & your life is unfolding as it’s meant to!RESOURCE MENTIONED:Quarter-life: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood by Satya Doyle ByockFIND ME: INSTAGRAM: ⁠@theevergreenrx⁠TIKTOK: ⁠@theevergreenrx⁠YOUTUBE: ⁠@theevergreenrx⁠WEBSITE:⁠ theevergreenrx.com⁠For submitting questions or business inquiries, please email me at ⁠[email protected]: Everything posted here is for educational or entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for individualized medical or mental health treatment. Please reach out to a professional therapist or doctor if you are in need of assistance. Listener questions may be specific to one individuals life or an amalgamation of common experiences and dilemmas. 

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