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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 51 MIN

#6 | STOP Trying To Have It All 'Figured Out' in Your 20's.

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I’m SO happy you’re here! 💌In this episode, I’m talking about something I feel so strongly about and something that holds so many people back.I share my perspective on why your 20’s are not for certainty, how constantly needing a plan can disconnect you from what you truly want, and why following the “right path” can actually lead you further away from your own.I also dive into:The power of quitting (and why it’s actually a skill)The difference between quitting because it’s not for you vs. quitting because it’s hard“Choose your hard” and what that really meansWhy waiting for 100% certainty is slowing your life downLetting go of the pressure that you’re “running out of time”And I share a story that completely reframed success for men because the timeline you think you’re behind on… might not even be real.If you’ve been feeling lost, behind, or like you should have it all together by now… this episode is for you.As always, thank you so much for listening. It would mean the world to me to hear from you! Tag me in your stories (@christinapengilly) & share this episode with someone you love 💌Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/christinapengilly/⁠Personal YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr-d5MQ4szDHjHE5jZQY-8g⁠Talk Therapy YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAY2eXhkF6o_YReBi2O2j4Q⁠Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. Can’t wait to see you next week! xx

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I’m SO happy you’re here! 💌In this episode, I’m talking about something I feel so strongly about and something that holds so many people back.I share my perspective on why your 20’s are not for certainty, how constantly needing a plan can disconnect you from what you truly want, and why following the “right path” can actually lead you further away from your own.I also dive into:The power of quitting (and why it’s actually a skill)The difference between quitting because it’s not for you vs. quitting because it’s hard“Choose your hard” and what that really meansWhy waiting for 100% certainty is slowing your life downLetting go of the pressure that you’re “running out of time”And I share a story that completely reframed success for men because the timeline you think you’re behind on… might not even be real.If you’ve been feeling lost, behind, or like you should have it all together by now… this episode is for you.As always, thank you so much for listening. It would mean the world to me to hear from you! Tag me in your stories (@christinapengilly) & share this episode with someone you love 💌Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/christinapengilly/⁠Personal YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr-d5MQ4szDHjHE5jZQY-8g⁠Talk Therapy YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAY2eXhkF6o_YReBi2O2j4Q⁠Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. Can’t wait to see you next week! xx

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