EP 42: I Felt Like I Peaked in High School: Navigating Your 20s Quarter Life Crisis

Thrived in high school but struggling in your 20s? You're not alone. Real stories about career anxiety, comparison, and finding your path after university. Welcome to the Thoughtful Advocate Podcast, hosted by Elizabeth Teo. If you graduated with honors but can't find a job, if you're watching everyone else succeed while you feel stuck, or if you're questioning every decision you've made, this podcast is for you. Elizabeth shares her honest journey from being a straight A student at University of Toronto to struggling through internships, depression, and the harsh reality that prestigious degrees don't guarantee success. Topics include quarter life crisis, underemployment, career anxiety, toxic family expectations, co op vs traditional university, creative freedom in corporate jobs, isolation in your 20s, and mental health struggles. Perfect for anyone in their twenties navigating career uncertainty, relationship challenges, comparison culture, and the overwhelming pressure to have it all figured out. Because 70% of young adults experience a quarter life crisis, and nobody talks about it enough. New episodes share real experiences, research backed insights, and practical advice for surviving and thriving through your twenties. Subscribe for honest conversations about what it's really like to be a young adult in 2025.