Periagoge
Scenario

How age expectations shame us out of authentic interests

I love birding but I cannot tell anyone because I am twenty-eight and feel like it makes me sound like a seventy-year-old man and I hate that I care what people think about something that makes me happy.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Cultural associations between certain activities and demographics can create artificial barriers to pursuing genuine passions.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Hobbies, Recreation & Leisure?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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