In this episode of An Epiphany with Tiffany, I’m joined by Melissa Gendreau, founder of Forward Path with Melissa, for an honest and grounding conversation about feeling “behind” in life — especially when it comes to singleness, marriage, and purpose.

Melissa shares insights from her background as a licensed therapist turned Christian life purpose and marriage coach, helping us unpack comparison, insecurity, all-or-nothing thinking, and the pressure of timelines that don’t actually come from God.

We talk about why the word “should” can quietly create shame, how social media distorts our sense of progress, and why singleness isn’t a waiting room but a meaningful season of growth. This conversation also explores the difference between therapy and coaching, the role of grief in faith, and why marriage doesn’t fix insecurity — it magnifies it.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Why hasn’t this happened for me yet?” or felt stuck between trusting God and grieving unmet expectations, this episode is for you.

My hope is that this conversation helps you release shame, embrace growth, and move forward with humble confidence — right where you are.

• Feeling behind in singleness, marriage, and life milestones

• Why the word “should” can be harmful

• Comparison and the pressure of timelines

• The gift and growth opportunities of singleness

• Black-and-white thinking versus living in nuance

• Why marriage doesn’t fix insecurity

• Therapy vs. coaching and when each is helpful

• Faith, grief, and trusting God with unmet expectations

• Practical wisdom for singles navigating insecurity and emotional maturity

• Your timeline is not broken — it’s just different

• Singleness is not a waiting room; it’s a formative season

• Insecurity and immaturity don’t disappear with marriage

• Growth requires honesty, not self-punishment

• You can hold grief and faith at the same time

Melissa Gendreau is the founder of Forward Path with Melissa and a former licensed therapist who now serves as a Christian life purpose and marriage coach. She helps individuals and couples build humble confidence, strengthen relationships, and move forward with clarity, faith, and intention.

Website: MelissaGendreau.com Social Media: @ForwardPathWithMelissa

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Until next time — I’m Tiffany, and I hope you just had an epiphany.