Eps 3: Challenging the Marginalization of Young Adults by Creating Personally Meaningful Lives for Yourselves

Summary:

This conversation is about young adults leading meaningful lives, overcoming self-doubt, and creating social change. Cielle addresses common concerns of young adults, such as self-doubt, negative self-talk, fear of change, and feeling enough. She emphasizes the power young adults already have to make positive change and challenges the marginalization of young adults in society by focusing on themselves and reimagining what a personally meaningful life can look like. Dr C. encourages young adults to trust themselves, validate their experiences, and embrace their unique ways of doing things. The conversation also touches on the importance of dismantling oppressive systems and reimagining the future.

 

Keywords:

young adults, meaningful lives, self-doubt, social change, power, marginalization, confidence, trust, validation, oppressive systems, reimagining

 

Takeaways:

• Young adults often struggle with self-doubt, negative self-talk, and fear of change. This is normal. You are not the only one. Promise.
• Young adults have the power to create social change and make a long-lasting positive impact on their communities.
• Society often marginalizes young adults and underestimates their abilities and potential.
• Validating and trusting oneself is essential for personal growth and making confident decisions.
• Dismantling oppressive systems and reimagining the future is the byproduct of creating and living fulfilling lives for yourselves.  Keep it up!

 

Special thank you to Brandon Ward for the intro and to the wonderful Bobbo Byrnes and Miracle Laurie whose song Effin Groovy plays during the outro.