#262: How to Navigate Feeling Behind in Life (Ask Steph)

About this episode

Stephanie Rigg addresses a listener's feelings of falling behind in life after a break-up, discussing the impact of societal expectations and personal acceptance.

In today's Ask Steph episode, I'm answering a listener's question about feeling like she's fallen behind in life after going through a break-up in her mid-30s, particularly as most of her friends are partnered and having kids. I talk about the very real experience of the "biological clock" factor, and how to acknowledge the disappointments and unexpected turns while also embracing the season you're in. Links Subscribe to my Substack: https://stephanierigg.substack.com/ Free resources for anxious attachment: stephanierigg.com/free-resources Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanie__rigg Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmxC4jls4uolRKhFWV_RIoA/

People in this episode

Host: Stephanie Rigg

Topics covered

• feeling behind
• break-up
• biological clock
• disappointments
• embracing life seasons

Keywords

• feeling behind
• break-up
• biological clock
• anxious attachment
• life seasons

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