Breaking Free From Societal Norms

Beth Gulotta and guest Julia Mazur, host of the “Pretty Much Done” Podcast, explore the themes of self-awareness, gratitude, and personal growth, particularly in the context of relationships and societal expectations. Julia shares personal experiences and perspectives on relationships, milestones, and societal expectations. She recounts her bold decision to move to Austin, leaving behind a secure job in LA, and how this risk led to a rewarding personal transformation. They discuss the significance of being true to oneself and the positive impact it has on attracting the right people into one’s life. Julia shares Insights on being single and navigating societal pressure and timelines topics she talks about on her podcasts,, “Pretty Much Done,”Julie puts a positive spin on being single! Quotes: Julia Mazur, "I think that it's a privilege to be able to say that because I don't think that ten years ago, as women, we were able to say those things, feel as independent as we do, and feel as content saying those things." Julia Mazur, "I remember my seventh-grade English teacher asked me what my future looked like, and I told her I'm going to have two kids when I'm 25, and that very much didn't happen for me." Julia Mazur, "I want to be that moment of clarity for someone else." Julia Mazur, "I know that the universe works with me more often when I am living in gratitude and abundance, and when I am living in lack and thinking, 'Why did that happen for her? Why isn't that happening for me? My life sucks. This sucks. I hate being single,' the universe is like, 'Okay, she's not ready.'" Julia Mazur, "I sat with it for a while, and I took a walk, I meditated on it, and I decided I need to still go. I need this change for myself, and it's the scariest thing ever." Julia Mazur, "It's okay if you're 35, 45, 55. Life's short, and you really have to fall in love with yourself because how do you want someone else to if you aren't even at ease with who you are?" Julia Mazur, "But when you're anchored in who you are, and you know exactly who you are, and someone breaks up with you, you're like, 'Okay, that sucked, it stung. I'm going to go through the process, but I know exactly who I am.'" Julia Mazur, '00:42:02', "There's not that murkiness, and you're like, 'Well, I'm someone who likes doing these things, and I hope that you like them too.'" Julia Mazur, '00:42:32', "You need to know that, and you need to accept that about me. Yeah, yeah, non-negotiable." Key Points: Personal experiences and perspectives on relationships, milestones, and societal expectations Insights on being single and societal pressures Challenges and resilience of single women in navigating societal expectations Importance of self-fulfillment and staying grounded in the face of judgment and backlash Gratitude and inspiration for each other's work in destigmatizing societal expectations Changing attitudes towards relationships and motherhood Strategies for self-care and finding joy in simple pleasures Making decisions and taking risks in life Importance of knowing oneself and being clear about needs and preferences in a relationship Where to find the guest's podcast and engage with her on social media Resources Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify