What happens when the goals you've been chasing no longer feel like your goals?

In this episode of Friends Period, we dive into the evolving relationship we have with goal setting, success, and personal growth as we move through midlife. From career ambitions and family expectations to the constant influence of social media and hustle culture, we explore how many of our goals are inherited rather than intentionally chosen.

Together, we ask:

• How do our goals change as we grow older and wiser?
• How can we tell the difference between what we truly want and what we've been taught we should want?
• Is achieving the goal really the point... or is it who we become along the way?
• When is it time to pivot, let go, or simply give ourselves grace?

We also talk about the freedom that comes with becoming less tolerant of what no longer aligns with our values, why so many women are stepping away from the pressure to constantly produce and achieve, and how redefining success can lead to a more meaningful and authentic life.

If you've ever questioned your career path, felt burned out by the pressure to always be doing more, or wondered whether your definition of success has changed, this conversation is for you.

Join five lifelong friends as we unpack the messy, funny, and surprisingly liberating process of letting go of old expectations and embracing goals that actually fit the life you're living now.

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