Girls Night with Stephanie May Wilson Girls Night #307: Not the Life I Ordered: When following the rules doesn't turn out like you hoped
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Sep 22, 2025 Season 22 kicks off with a thoughtful exploration of life’s unexpected twists in what’s dubbed the Everything Era. Stephanie shares insights on the pitfalls of following societal checklists and the pressure of people-pleasing. There’s a focus on finding clarity amidst chaos, emphasizing the importance of creating quiet moments to reconnect with your true self. A guided reflection offers listeners a chance to name their struggles, reminding everyone that it’s never too late to rewrite their story.
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Origin Story That Sparked The Podcast
- Stephanie May Wilson started Girls' Night after feeling lost with $11 in her bank account, a new marriage, and no job.
- Weekly friends' gatherings gave her courage and led to pivotal life decisions she couldn't have made alone.
The Everything Era Defined
- The 'Everything Era' piles life's biggest decisions into a tight window of years.
- These overlapping choices form the bones of the life you'll likely live long-term.
Rubrics Don't Always Fit
- Many women inherit conflicting rubrics from family, church, and community about success.
- Those rubrics can be good but might not fit you, creating mismatch and confusion.
