Daniel Whitaker: The Pressure to Catch Up

Daniel Whitaker is a graduate student in mental health counseling, a bonsai instructor, an event host, and a self-described professional goofball living in New York City.We begin with a conversation about music, belonging, and the challenge of fitting in before you know who you are. Daniel reflects on growing up in the Midwest, coming out later in life, and finding community while building a life in New York City.Along the way, we talk about identity, queerness, comparison, authenticity, mental health, self-acceptance, and the pressure to feel like you're somehow behind everyone else. We also explore what it means to stop measuring yourself against other people's timelines and start making room for your own.Follow the show for updates and new episodes:Instagram: @ifeellikeishouldpodifeellikeishould.comFollow the show for updates and new episodes.Instagram: @ifeellikeishouldpodifeellikeishould.com