# How to Stop Living for Everyone Else & Finally Choose Yourself | Stacey Lindsay

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Podcast: [The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-adversity-advantage-with-doug-bopst-1209565)
Published: 2026-05-16T05:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3040

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Stacey Lindsay is a multimedia journalist, editor, and writer specializing in women’s issues and culture. Recognized for her empathetic approach, Lindsay has interviewed hundreds of public figures and civilians for national outlets, from Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper to goop. Previously, she was a CBS affiliate news anchor and reporter. Today on the show we discuss why so many people feel trapped living a “should life,” how turning 40 can become a wake-up call instead of a crisis, the pressure around marriage, kids, career, and success, the complicated truth about choosing not to have children while still feeling grief and longing, why social media and dating apps can make people feel even more behind, and how getting quiet, listening to your body, and rebuilding self-worth can help you finally create a life that actually feels like your own and much more. ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assist…

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