28th Birthday Reflections: Healing My Hustle Era, Ditching People Pleasing & Learning to Trust Myself Again

Vic is reflecting on turning 28 and the mindset shifts helping her feel more aligned, grounded, and true to herself. From exiting her hustle era and protecting her energy, to pulling back on people-pleasing and rewriting her self-talk, this solo episode is an unfiltered check-in on what’s changed, and what’s finally clicking. Vic shares why she skipped a big birthday celebration, how she’s building deeper self-trust, and the small but powerful ways she’s being kinder to herself this year. Tune in for honest reflections on getting older, slowing down, and giving yourself permission to be imperfect.

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