When 25 Felt Grown

Slightly Unsupervised

Episode 3: If We Could Talk to Our 25-Year-Old Selves
🎙️ Slightly Unsupervised with Jennifer & Jackie

Keywords: friendship, life lessons, personal growth, self-reflection, career aspirations, societal pressures, body positivity, romantic relationships, motherhood, evolving friendships

Summary:
In this reflective episode, Jennifer and Jackie rewind the clock and share the advice they wish they could give their 25-year-old selves. From career dreams to chaotic relationships, they open up about the things they got right, the mistakes that shaped them, and the wisdom that only time can bring.

Through laughter, vulnerability, and hard-earned insight, they explore societal expectations, the evolving nature of friendships, the weight of motherhood, and the freedom of embracing who you are—flaws, curves, scars and all. Whether you're 25 now or 25 at heart, this episode is your permission slip to take your time, trust your journey, and know that growth never stops.

Takeaways:

• You don’t have to have it all figured out at 25
• Peace is more valuable than romance
• Your body is not a project
• Friendships evolve, and that’s okay
• Mistakes are not failures—they’re chapters
• Self-forgiveness is part of growth

Sound Bites:
🗣️ “Don’t rush it, you’ve got time.”
🗣️ “At 25, you really didn’t know a lot.”
🗣️ “You nailed your work ethic at 25.”

Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction to Slightly Unsupervised
05:14 – Personal Relationships and Life Choices
12:26 – Lessons Learned by 25
17:39 – The Importance of Saying No
22:34 – Rediscovering Self-Identity as a Mother
29:10 – Reflections on Youth and Wisdom
34:55 – Nostalgia for Simpler Times
38:35 – Definition of a Best Friend by Brooke August & Hannah Rose