Fuck Society’s Rulebook: Why No Matter What You Do, Someone Will Think You’re Doing Life Wrong

In this unapologetically honest episode of Unpack with Dr. Julie, host Kai Mercer sits down with Dr. Julie Sorenson, DMFT, LPC, LMHC, to tear up society’s invisible rulebook for how you’re "supposed" to live your life. From body image and career choices to relationships, money, and social media, they unpack how constant judgment and comparison can leave you anxious, burned out, and asking, "What’s wrong with me?" Drawing on current psychological research about comparison culture, social media, motivation, and collective stress, Dr. Julie explains why the real problem isn’t you—it’s the shifting, impossible expectations you were never meant to live by in the first place. Together, Kai and Dr. Julie explore the liberating moment of saying "fuck it" to everyone else’s rules, the deeper clarity behind the mindset "fuck them," and how to start building a life that’s aligned with your own values instead of everyone’s opinions. You’ll walk away with compassionate insights and practical reflection prompts to help you stop auditioning for approval and start creating a life that actually belongs to you.