I Guess I’m an Adult Now...
If you’ve ever felt like you’re just winging this whole “being an adult” thing… same. In a digital landscape filled with perfectly curated content, join Chizi Duru as she unpacks the messy, hilarious, and sometimes chaotic realities of growing up. From the lies we were told about adulthood to the sneaky ways trauma shows up in everyday life, nothing is off-limits. Expect deep convos, unfiltered rants, words of faith, wisdom, and the occasional mental breakdown (because, let’s be real we’ve all been there).
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I Guess I’m an Adult Now...
Navigating Careers, Uncertainties, and Life Transitions as An Adult - Ep 24
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In this episode, we get real about the in-between stage, that quiet, uncomfortable period between where you are and where you’re trying to go. We’re talking fear of failure, burnout that won’t quit, spiritual signals you might be ignoring, and why feeling stuck might actually be exactly where you’re supposed to be right now.
I also share personal stories about choosing content creation over medical school, burning out at the height of my success, and what finally gave me clarity when nothing made sense.
If you’ve ever felt like everyone else has it figured out while you’re still trying to find your footing, this one is for you.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction: The In-Between Stage
00:42 - What Is the In-Between Stage?
01:57 - Fear of the Unknown & Fear of Failure
03:10 - How Fear Keeps You Frozen
04:15 - Regret Minimization: Making Decisions You Won't Regret
06:20 - Filling the Information Gap
07:45 - Medical School vs. Content Creation: My Story
09:30 - The Spiritual Side of Transitions
10:44 - Burnout as a Signal, Not a Setback
12:30 - Finding Alignment Through God & Introspection
14:00 - Embrace the Discomfort: Pressure Makes Diamonds
15:10 - Pivoting Later in Life & Career
16:00 - Stay Humble & In Experimentation Mode
16:45 - Practical Questions to Ask Yourself
17:30 - Build Skills, Nurture Your Network
18:10 - Final Thoughts: You Are Not Behind
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Catch up on Youtube:
The very first episode of Season 1 ⬇️
I’m Starting Life Over at 29 - Ep 01
https://youtu.be/rucAJBDkc3c
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