Episode 8 – The Exiting Our Twenties Reflection In celebration of her thirtieth birthday, Berkeley shares an intimate reflection on her twenties and the essential lessons she’s carrying into her thirties. She offers a 3-prompt framework for discovering the essential data you’ve collected about yourself over the last decade, and setting yourself up for an extraordinary adventure in your thirties (or whatever chapter is around the corner for you). Finally, she shares another story from he...

In Episode 7, Natalie from Oregon shares how she learned to cope with the uncertainty of her twenties and overcame debilitating panic & anxiety attacks. After graduating from college, Natalie felt immense pressure to make all the right choices, fearing one misstep could mess up the rest of her life. But a series of panic attacks threw a wrench in her plans. Sharing the coping strategies that worked for her, Natalie reminds us that when we face our fears head-on, let go of what we c...

Episode 6 – Paulina's Story “Just because you have the opportunity to do something, doesn’t mean you should.” In Episode 6, Paulina from NYC shares how FOMO shaped her twenties. After growing up feeling like she missed out on a lot, Paulina was determined to live life to the fullest. But in going full throttle, she sometimes went too far and faced serious consequences. Through candid stories from college and her study abroad, Paulina reflects on the lessons she learned about balancing p...

Episode 5: Berkeley’s Story “It couldn’t have been a better one night stand experience – and I wish I could not regret it.” In Episode 5, our regular host Berkeley takes the “hot seat,” and her new friend Tori interviews her about a romantic night in Rome that left a lasting impact. Berkeley reads from her study abroad journal and reflects on her mixed emotions following this pivotal experience. Tori fills us in on life as a 25-year-old in Manhattan and shares a story from her 4-month b...

Episode 4: Jen’s Story “I can make my own decisions – and watch me make my first one.” In our fourth episode, Jen from New York City (by way of Houston, TX) shares how she found a new rulebook for life after a terrible loss. Growing up, Jen turned to her mom for guidance on every decision, big or small. But shortly after graduating from college, Jen's mom was diagnosed with cancer. Jen was thrust into “a new universe” and overnight, became a caretaker, a support system for her dad and s...

Episode 3: Ellen’s Story “There’s so much our body knows how to do, as long as we don’t get in the way of it.” In our third episode, Ellen from Vail, CO, shares how she empowered herself to overcome her fears and make a choice aligned with her values: natural childbirth. A mystery childhood illness inspired Ellen to pursue a career as a naturopathic physician. Despite pushback from family members and others, she found the courage to follow that path and establish her practice in California. ...

Episode 2: Marnie’s Story “I had this feeling that I wasn’t where I needed to be to grow.” In our second episode, Marnie from Austin, TX, shares how she embraced the unknown to leave the corporate world and a long-term relationship in her late twenties and start her own business. At a time when everything in her life looked right on paper, Marnie felt like something was missing. With faith that just because something is unknown doesn’t mean that it’s bad, Marnie found the courage ...

Episode 1: Jo’s Story “It’s OK to question everything – and it’s OK on the other side.” In our very first episode, Jo from New York City tells the story of how and why she left her parents' church. Throughout her twenties, Jo was discouraged from looking closely at childhood religious beliefs that never felt right. After an existential crisis at 25, Jo confronted her doubts head-on and embraced her inner authority. Jo reminds us that it’s okay to question everything and that the...

No one makes it through their twenties without a story to tell. Exiting Our Twenties is a show about the real-life experiences of women just like you. Join us April 11th as we build a new community for women, one story at a time. Share Your Story If you’re a woman in your late twenties or early thirties with a story to tell (trust us—everyone has one), fill out the guest form linked HERE or at ExitingOurTwenties.com. We’d love to hear from you!