28th Birthday Reflections: Healing My Hustle Era, Ditching People Pleasing & Learning to Trust Myself Again
May 28, 2025
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Episode 316 · May 28, 2025
28th Birthday Reflections: Healing My Hustle Era, Ditching People Pleasing & Learning to Trust Myself Again
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<p>Vic is reflecting on turning 28 and the mindset shifts helping her feel more aligned, grounded, and true to herself. From exiting her hustle era and protecting her energy, to pulling back on people-pleasing and rewriting her self-talk, this solo episode is an unfiltered check-in on what’s changed, and what’s finally clicking. Vic shares why she skipped a big birthday celebration, how she’s building deeper self-trust, and the small but powerful ways she’s being kinder to herself this year. Tune in for honest reflections on getting older, slowing down, and giving yourself permission to be imperfect.</p><p><br /></p><p>Related episodes:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-will-change-your-life-a-powerful-lesson-on-joy/id1466166364?i=1000699778996" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This Will Change Your Life — A Powerful Lesson On Joy From Cancer Fighter Jeffrey Saad</a></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-overcome-perfectionism-self-criticism-w-expert/id1466166364?i=1000708421342" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How To Overcome Perfectionism & Self-Criticism w/ Expert Dr. Ellen Hendriksen</a></p><p><br /></p><p>// SPONSORS // </p><p><br /></p><p>Quince: Go to <a href="http://quince.com/realpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">quince.com/realpod</a> for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. </p><p><br /></p><p>Storyworth: Right now save $10 during Storyworth’s Father’s Day sale when you go to <a href="http://storyworth.com/realpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">storyworth.com/realpod</a>. </p><p><br /></p><p>Just Thrive: Visit <a href="http://justhrive.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">justhrive.com</a> and use code REALPOD for 20% off your first 90-day bottle. That’s like getting a month free! </p><p><br /></p><p><em>Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.</em></p><p><br /></p><p> Produced by <a href="https://dearmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dear Media</a>. </p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>