In this honest, funny, and deeply reflective episode of Growth Through Friendship, Juliet and Angela unravel the idea of “being behind” in life—and ask, according to who? From teenage dreams of escaping to Magaluf to adult spirals over Instagram comparison, they explore how our internalised timelines are often shaped by family expectations, school conditioning, and social media illusions.

The duo share personal experiences of academic pressure, changing careers later in life, and redefining success outside of traditional markers. Angela reflects on returning to study in her 40s and what she would’ve done differently if she'd had the confidence and support. Juliet brings humour and honesty to the conversation around social media, imposter syndrome, and the myth of linear success.

Together, they challenge the cultural obsession with achievement, ask whether we’re mistaking survival for underachievement, and remind listeners that everyone’s path is unique—and often messier than it looks.

• Redefining success at different life stages

• The danger of comparing timelines (especially via social media)

• How school and family shape our beliefs about success

• Learning to value personal growth over external achievements

• The emotional weight of “feeling behind” and how to reframe it

• Changing direction at any age: it’s never too late

  
  

💡 Key Themes:

• Redefining success at different life stages

• The danger of comparing timelines (especially via social media)

• How school and family shape our beliefs about success

• Learning to value personal growth over external achievements

• The emotional weight of “feeling behind” and how to reframe it

• Changing direction at any age: it’s never too late