Our 20s are messy, and so is growth. In this episode of 20s Confidential,
Jenna McKee dives into the truth about self-growth and why it is rarely a straight line. We talk about perfectionism, all-or-nothing thinking, and how identifying with your mistakes can keep you stuck in the same patterns longer than necessary.
This episode is all about releasing the unrealistic expectation that growth means never messing up. Jenna breaks down why growth often requires learning the same lesson multiple times, how downward spirals begin when mistakes turn into identity, and why true progress comes from balancing self-compassion with self-discipline.
You will learn how to stop self-abandoning after setbacks, separate who you are from what you did, and reframe growth as a skill that takes practice, awareness, and resilience. Because real growth is not about being perfect. It is about responding with more self-awareness, correcting course, and refusing to quit on yourself.
If you are navigating your 20s, breaking old patterns, or trying to grow without burning yourself down in the process, this episode is for you.
Here’s to growing, glowing, and embracing the chaos of our 20s!
