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Apr 2025
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288. "Your calling, won't stop calling" ...

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So many of us worry about finding a purpose and progressing in our career from an early age, but sometimes our path through life looks different to how we imagine it. The poet Victoria Hutchins is one example of this being the case. In today's episode we break down: 

  • How to find your calling
  • When to take risks 
  • The best decisions you can make in your 20s 
  • The power of vulnerability 
  • Why hope is the answer 
  • PLUS, her best anxiety tips and more 

Listen now! 

Buy Victoria's amazing book of poetry here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/755776/make-believe-by-victoria-hutchins/

Follow Victoria here: @thedailyvictorian

 

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The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.

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