Turning 35 & The Truth About Feeling "Behind" | What No One Tells You (Vibe Check)

Описание: Welcome to Vibe Check—a safe space to unpack what we’re all working through and explore what it means to grow, heal, and become. In this episode, I’m reflecting on turning 35 and the growth, surrender, and trust I’m embracing along the way. I share my journey of letting go of where I thought I’d be and learning to trust the process, even when life doesn’t unfold according to our plans. The pressure to "have it all together" is real, but let’s talk about why it’s okay to be where you are right now.

At 35, I’m exploring what it means to surrender to the journey and allow myself to grow in ways I didn’t expect. I share my personal experiences of feeling “behind” and how that’s shaped my mindset shift toward embracing self-reflection, healing, and personal growth. I also touch on what no one talks about—the importance of unlearning the systems of capitalism that have influenced how we measure success, and how I’m reclaiming my wellness journey by focusing on generational healing and spiritual awakening.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re not where you thought you’d be at a certain age or stage in life, I hope this video gives you permission to surrender and trust that the path you’re on is exactly where you’re meant to be.

Timestamps:

00:00 —Intro: Turning 35 and Reflecting on My Journey
02:59—Why We Feel “Behind” in Life & Letting Go of Expectations
05:41—Self-Reflection & Other Lessons I’m Integrating
07:35—A Message to Those Who Are Feeling Behind
09:08—Final Thoughts: Let’s Connect and Continue the Conversation

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I’d love to hear about your experiences with aging up, personal growth, or any moments when you felt “behind” but found the strength to trust the process. Drop a comment below—let’s support each other on this wellness journey! And if you enjoyed this video, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share it with anyone who might resonate with the message of growth, healing, and embracing the journey.

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Resources mentioned:

"Is the 'Laziness Lie' Responsible for Our Collective Burnout?" (South Seattle Emerald) - https://southseattleemerald.org/commu...

Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price, Ph.D. - https://amzn.to/42BLEg8

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About Vibe Check:

Vibe Check is your soul’s soft confrontation. A space to name what’s real with tenderness, truth, and clarity. These reflections weave together personal storytelling, spiritual insight, and collective care to support your journey of healing, liberation, and self-reclamation.

This series was born from my time at Refinery29’s Unbothered, where I launched the original Vibe Check vertical in February 2022—a space for honest, nuanced reflection on identity and wellness. This YouTube series carries that lineage forward, with bi-weekly videos on self-care, spirituality, social consciousness, and the sacred messiness of becoming your truest self.

Here, we also decolonize what we’ve been taught wellness is. I challenge the idea that healing is linear, purchasable, or prescriptive. We talk about the intersections—of race, gender, trauma, class, and more—and how they shape our access to rest, joy, and care.

Though I’m a certified wellness coach, meditation guide, and Ayurvedic educator, Vibe Check isn’t about credentials. It’s about presence. It’s about heart. It’s me, showing up human, offering what I’m learning, unlearning, and integrating in real time. If you’re seeking a space that honors both nuance and softness, welcome. I’m glad you’re here.

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