Podcast Summary: Hoy por Hoy – "Mitos 2.0 Desmontando la Vida | A los treinta hay que tener todo resuelto"

Date: December 1, 2025
Host: Àngels Barceló
Guests: Pepe Rubio, Sergio Castro, Agustín Rodríguez, Andrea Henry, Pablo Anzola, Iago Moreno
Listeners’ Calls: Marcos (Asturias), Lander (Pamplona), Juan (Valencia)
Main Theme: Debunking the myth that by 30 you need to have your life fully figured out.

Episode Overview

This lively and insightful episode of Hoy por Hoy challenges the pervasive belief that reaching 30 years of age should mean having all aspects of life—career, relationships, housing—sorted out. Mixing humor, data, expert opinion, and personal stories, the conversation deconstructs the pressures and realities facing young adults in Spain today.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

Introduction of the "Mito 2.0" (00:19–00:53)

• Pepé Rubio and Sergio Castro ("Punto y Cero") introduce the myth: "A los 30 años debes tener todo resuelto" ("At 30, you must have everything sorted"), framing it both as an aspirational and unrealistic expectation.
• Àngels Barceló expresses immediate skepticism:

  "Que a los 30 puedas tener todo resuelto me parece que está muy lejos de la realidad." (01:11)

Pressures and Perceptions Amongst Young People (01:30–02:45)

• Discussion of societal models seen in social circles and particularly vivid pressures on women to tick boxes: marriage, stable job, home ownership, kids.
• TikTok as a Mirror: Clip from a young woman highlighting these expectations on social media.
  • "Hoy en día parece ser como que a los 30 años lo tenemos que tener todo hecho..." (02:18)

Personal and Institutional Perspectives (02:54–04:47)

• Agustín Rodríguez, a peer in his 30s: Shares a personal anecdote about attending many weddings but seeing almost none of his friends actually owning a house.
  • "Ser propietario de una casa con 30 años en Madrid... eso me parece un animal fantástico." (03:19)
• Andrea Henry, Presidenta del Consejo de la Juventud de España: Notes that housing insecurity forces many into cohabitation out of necessity, not choice.
  • "Nos encontramos más gente... que se mudan con sus parejas antes de lo que lo harían porque no pueden permitirse vivir solas..." (04:08)

The Data Reality Check (04:47–05:37)

• Pablo Anzola (Economics):
  • Spaniards move out of their parents’ homes on average 4 years later than Europeans; emancipation usually happens at 30.5 years.
  • "Un joven necesita ahorrar durante 16 años para poder pagar la entrada de una casa, si guarda un 20% de su salario... y el 40% ni puede ahorrar 100 euros al mes." (05:25)

Candid Reflections from the Hosts (05:37–06:32)

• The hosts reflect on their own experiences:
  • None had their lives sorted by 30.
  • Societal milestones (marriage, home ownership) are unattainable for many, and often linked to economic needs more than actual fulfillment.
  • "Yo no conozco a nadie que se comprase una casa con 30 años ni tuviera todo resuelto con 30 años." (06:15)

Sociological Perspective: Iago Moreno (06:37–11:46)

• Iago Moreno, 27, sociologist and researcher, offers a generational panorama:
  • The "30 milestone" is increasingly a "runway of emergency landing" rather than a launchpad.
  • Young people today face anxieties, uncertainty, and adapt through various means—sometimes through humor or physical activities (e.g., "runners" and "rocódromo" anecdotes).
  • The desire for family and stability persists, but external conditions (work, housing) are the real obstacles.
  • "La treintena dejó de ser ese escalón... y hoy más bien es una pista de aterrizaje de emergencia..." (07:40)
  • "La mayor parte de informes nos dicen que no es cierto que la gente haya dejado de querer construir familias. Lo que ha pasado es que hay más exigencia y mayor incertidumbre." (09:57)
  • If labor and housing precarity weren't issues, most people would go for stability by 30:
    "Así es lo que nos dicen los indicadores..." (11:02)

Voices from the Listeners (11:46–15:44)

• Marcos (Asturias): Had his life "resolved" by 30 (married, two children, house, job); attributes it to family model and risk-taking early in life. "Mis padres con 22-23 años ya tienen la vida solucionada..." (12:18)
• Lander (Pamplona): 28, also married, two children, owns a house, but sees "having it resolved" as a misnomer. Relates it to assuming commitments, not necessarily financial security. "No creo que haya resuelto nada, ni mucho menos..." (13:29)
• Juan (Valencia): Recalls an old saying, doubts that resolving things by 30 is feasible for most now.
  "Si a los 40 no eres rico, continúa con el pico." (15:34)

Conclusions and Final Thoughts (15:44–16:22)

• Hosts note geographical and socioeconomic differences—life in big cities is much harder, and perceptions vary.
• Àngels Barceló (16:03):

  "Yo sigo pensando que a los 30 no puedes tener todavía la vida solucionada."

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Àngels Barceló:
  "Que a los 30 puedas tener todo resuelto me parece que está muy lejos de la realidad." (01:11)

• TikTok Voice:
  "Hoy en día parece ser como que a los 30 años lo tenemos que tener todo hecho." (02:18)

• Agustín Rodríguez:
  "Ser propietario de una casa con 30 años en Madrid... eso me parece, vamos, un animal fantástico." (03:19)

• Andrea Henry:
  "Nos encontramos más gente... que se mudan con sus parejas antes de lo que lo harían porque no pueden permitirse vivir solas..." (04:08)

• Pablo Anzola:
  "Un joven necesita ahorrar durante 16 años para poder pagar la entrada de una casa..." (05:25)

• Iago Moreno:
  "La treintena dejó de ser ese escalón... y hoy más bien es una pista de aterrizaje de emergencia..." (07:40)

• Lander:
  "No creo que haya resuelto nada, ni mucho menos. Realmente lo que ayuda es haber asumido una serie de compromisos..." (13:29)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Myth Introduction: 00:53
• Social Media & Aspirational Pressures: 01:30–02:45
• Personal Testimony (Agustín): 02:54–03:34
• Institutional View (Council of Youth): 03:58–04:47
• Economic Data with Pablo Anzola: 04:55–05:37
• Sociological Context with Iago Moreno: 06:49–11:46
• Listener Testimonials: 11:57–15:44
• Conclusion: 15:44–16:22

Tone

Humorous, self-reflective, compassionate, and critical—clearly aimed at debunking generational myths while taking an empathetic and realistic look at modern adulthood in Spain.

Final Takeaway

The episode thoroughly dismantles the myth, emphasizing that while some still achieve traditional milestones by 30, for most it's unrealistic given today's economic and social landscape. The desire for stability and fulfillment remains, but the route, pace, and even definition of "having it all resolved" are rapidly evolving.