Rainsford Stauffer

Rainsford Stauffer, a freelance writer and author of An Ordinary Age, discusses the unrealistic pressures faced by young adults striving for an extraordinary life. She emphasizes embracing ordinariness as a path to personal fulfillment and identity. The conversation touches on the harmful effects of perfectionism and societal expectations, urging a shift from traditional views of success to a focus on community and personal values. Rainsford also redefines self-care, encouraging listeners to seek authentic strategies amidst the noise of commercialization.