If You Feel Like You're Falling Behind, Listen To This
Dec 19, 2023
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Beth Gulotta, NYC Therapeutic Wellness founder and host of Quiet The Clock Podcast, discusses societal pressures on women to meet milestones, challenges expectations, and overcomes feeling behind. Reflects on love and relationships, the illusion of a perfect relationship, and the importance of having a clear vision in dating. Explores attachment styles and the need to be kind to ourselves while recognizing accomplishments. Shares evolving beliefs and invites listeners to engage and share dating horror stories.
Challenge societal expectations and pave your own path in life.
Embrace the present moment and find gratitude in every phase of life.
Practice self-care, self-compassion, and build meaningful friendships to navigate the challenges of being single.
Deep dives
The importance of therapy and self-disclosure
The podcast episode explores the journey of a therapist who decided to open up and share her own story. The therapist explains that therapy is evolving, and therapists are no longer expected to be a blank slate. Sharing personal experiences and stories can be helpful and relatable for clients.
Navigating the pressures of societal expectations
The podcast delves into the societal pressure women face to meet certain milestones, such as getting married and having children. The therapist emphasizes the importance of determining one's own timeline and making choices based on personal desires and values rather than external expectations.
Embracing the journey and finding joy in the present
The episode highlights the significance of enjoying the present moment and finding gratitude in the current stage of life. The therapist encourages listeners to embrace the journey and recognize the value in every phase, regardless of whether or not it aligns with societal norms.
Supporting oneself and finding connection
The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-care and self-compassion. The therapist shares her personal experience of finding connection and support by making new friends and engaging in activities that brought her joy. Building meaningful friendships and finding community can help navigate the challenges of being single and finding one's path.
Being kind to oneself and shifting perspectives
The podcast offers advice on being kind to oneself and shifting negative self-talk. The therapist urges listeners to challenge self-judgment and to validate their own feelings and experiences. By shifting perspectives and recognizing one's worth, individuals can cultivate a healthier and more positive outlook on dating and relationships.
I'm joined by Beth Gulotta, LMHC, Founder and Owner of NYC Therapeutic Wellness, and host of Quiet The Clock Podcast. Beth and I discuss the societal pressures that many women face to meet their person, settle down, and have children all by a certain age. We hear how Beth met her now-husband at 34 and why she's glad she didn't meet him any sooner. We discuss why we should challenge society's expectations and pave our paths, how to overcome the feeling that you're falling behind, what to do if you feel like you're in a different life stage than your friends, and what we wish we could tell our single selves.