(#114) 10 Brutal Truths I Learned at 33 (That Would’ve Changed My 20s)

<p>In this birthday episode of the EmpowerHER Podcast, Diana reflects on turning 33 and shares 10 lessons from her twenties and early thirties for anyone feeling “behind.” She explains that you don’t need everything figured out in your twenties, confidence can be built as a skill, and therapy is essential for growth and healing. She challenges societal and patriarchal timelines around marriage and kids, encourages listeners to take risks and “do the thing,” and emphasizes loving yourself now rather than after external achievements. </p><p>00:00 – Birthday episode  + turning 33 reflections</p><p>02:00 – Lesson 1: You don’t need to have everything figured out in your 20s</p><p>04:30 – Lesson 2: Confidence is a skill (not a personality trait)</p><p>07:00 – Lesson 3: Therapy isn’t optional</p><p>08:45 – Lesson 4: The timeline was never yours</p><p>11:00 – Lesson 5: Do the thing (even if it scares you)</p><p>13:30 – Lesson 6: Love yourself now</p><p>16:00 – Lesson 7: The right partner comes when you stop settling</p><p>17:30 – Lesson 8: Money is freedom</p><p>18:45 – Lesson 9: Working hard isn’t the enemy</p><p>20:00 – Lesson 10: Contentment &gt; happiness</p><p>21:45 – Final reflections: You are not behind</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Diana: </p><p>Work with me: ⁠<a href="https://www.coachdianadebolt.com/1-1-coaching"><u>https://www.coachdianadebolt.com/1-1-coaching</u></a> </p><p>Email- <a href="mailto:coachdianadebolt@gmail.com"><u>coachdianadebolt@gmail.com</u></a></p><p>Website - <a href="https://www.coachdianadebolt.com/"><u>https://www.coachdianadebolt.com/</u></a> </p><p>Instagram -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGp6ZkZ1TzFiTHRRV2ZXbjJlMm5PMWVCaDJod3xBQ3Jtc0trZnp4TnBFRFFGdFFEZ1pmaFB1aXd5NHlQRTRaUGxRSnc1UUNsWWxMT09oazdKWnZSQ05MRGdMRDk4RWlPVE9zQUNlSTJLY1FSc1drM1RVT1dobUVLLThwaXFMV0Y2MWFPaHU4VHVEZWt3VF91aTd6NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F49rCLt0&v=jroF3PH-PTs"> </a> <a href="https://instagram.com/coachdianadebolt?igshid=MW9iZmQwOGZmZWJiaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr&fbclid=IwAR0HEXwR3Mi7efkZTpqwmvvp_o3GlBD60wFUWHprSNZc6whhKFS8dQrEUGY"><u>@coachdianadebolt</u></a></p><p>Tiktok -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGp6ZkZ1TzFiTHRRV2ZXbjJlMm5PMWVCaDJod3xBQ3Jtc0trZnp4TnBFRFFGdFFEZ1pmaFB1aXd5NHlQRTRaUGxRSnc1UUNsWWxMT09oazdKWnZSQ05MRGdMRDk4RWlPVE9zQUNlSTJLY1FSc1drM1RVT1dobUVLLThwaXFMV0Y2MWFPaHU4VHVEZWt3VF91aTd6NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F49rCLt0&v=jroF3PH-PTs"> </a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@coachdianadebolt?_t=8hBzBbeu6JF&_r=1"><u>@coachdianadebolt</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>If you loved this episode, rate, review and subscribe! </p><p><br></p>