Beth welcomes Christina Galbato, an educator, marketer, and investor who discusses her personal journey, including her career, sobriety, and decision to freeze her eggs before turning 30. They explore the societal expectations of women regarding marriage and children, and how Christina’s own path diverged from these norms due to her business and personal growth. The conversation delves into the importance of self-awareness, aligning actions with personal values, and the challenges ambitious women face in relationships. Christina shares her insights on seeking a partner who complements her strengths and the significance of being open about one’s struggles to help normalize different life choices. 

Key Points

– Christina’s journey, career, relationships, and challenges as a successful, ambitious woman

– Societal pressures and expectations around relationships and fertility for women approaching 30

– Cognitive dissonance and expectations around reaching certain milestones by a certain age

– Impact of starting a business and getting sober on dating and relationships

– Narratives around feeling behind or running out of time as 30 approaches

– Importance of owning one’s own timeline and reconciling societal narratives

– Finding balance and being grateful for the present moment

– Becoming the person who can attract the right partner

– The impact of sobriety on gaining clarity and confidence

– The decision-making styles and dynamics in relationships

– The importance of normalizing and sharing experiences of egg freezing and sobriety

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