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In this episode, I talk about how the word “authenticity” has been hijacked—and why that pisses me off.

I break down what authenticity actually means, why it’s not some performative trend, and how I’ve learned to spot the real thing versus the polished Instagram version. I share a personal story from a conference in Austin that still sticks with me, and I walk through a 7-step self-inventory to help you figure out where you might be out of alignment. We also get into the uncomfortable truth no one wants to admit about becoming your true self: you have to grieve the version of you that wasn’t real. Tis is raw, honest, and probably not what you’re used to hearing in the wellness space.

You’ll Learn:

• The real reason the word “authenticity” drives me nuts
• What it feels like to finally stop people-pleasing
• The quiet damage of suppressing your truth to keep the peace
• A 7-step inventory to check if you're living in alignment
• What happens when your identity is built on old patterns
• The surprising link between emotional growth and grief
• Why real authenticity doesn’t always look polished
• How to recognize when someone’s being real vs performative
• The cost of staying silent in your closest relationships
• Why evolving means letting go of who you thought you were

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[06:17] What authenticity actually means

[08:42] Story about burnout at a functional medicine event

[11:46] A revealing moment with younger women in Austin

[15:13] Why authenticity evolves over time

[20:55] Owning your mistakes and teaching kids to do the same

[24:10] Seven-step self-inventory for living in alignment

[30:38] How self-trust (or lack of it) shapes your life

[34:22] The grief no one talks about in personal growth

[36:35] Letting go of who you thought you had to be

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