This podcast episode focuses on birthday anxiety in one's twenties. The host, who is turning 25, discusses three main reasons for this anxiety: existential dread related to aging and death, pressure to meet societal milestones, and social anxieties related to comparison and loneliness. She offers practical advice, such as shifting focus from large, potentially stressful celebrations to smaller, self-focused activities and journaling exercises to promote reflection and gratitude. The host suggests re-framing aging as a positive progression through life's seasons, rather than a countdown to the end, and encourages listeners to talk openly about their anxieties with others.
