284. Did the pandemic rewrite our 20s?

This podcast episode explores the "pandemic skip," a phenomenon where individuals in their 20s feel their personal development has been delayed due to missed experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. The host discusses three psychological explanations: warped time perception due to trauma, diminished agency leading to learned helplessness, and prolonged grief over lost opportunities. Practical advice offered includes prioritizing quality experiences, reframing goals, and accepting that a perfect timeline is a myth. The host emphasizes that while the pandemic impacted everyone, it's crucial to move forward, focusing on present experiences and not letting past regrets define the future.