Rich Queer Aunties

18: Is a Lack of Authenticity Keeping You Stuck?


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Is a Lack of Authenticity Keeping You Stuck?Raise your hand if you're tired of feeling disconnected despite your success.You might think the problem is just about needing a break or figuring out your personal style or whatever else that has you feeling disconnected. But what if it's deeper?You've been told that these parts of your life are separate—your style, your career moves, how you should handle relationships. They sell you on quick fixes:“Use this outfit formula in order to curate your style…”“Act like this to be the boss babe you are…”“Here’s how to spot a narcissist…” [Well…not so much.]Let’s be real — if true fulfillment was based on these surface changes, you’d have everything figured out already.The problem isn’t about the external adjustments you’re being advised to make.The problem is Authenticity.Stick with me here.Understanding and being true to your authentic self is crucial, especially when your first role models—possibly even your parents—didn’t support this journey. This disconnect at the core can cascade into every other area of your life, affecting how you show up in your relationships, your job, and even how you express your personal style.AKA: It doesn’t matter if you can learn how to build the most perfect capsule closet if you’re not ALSO tackling the deeper, subconscious issues of what’s keeping you from knowing who you truly are.I said what I said. And I know living your truth SEEMS daunting and like a lot to unpack.But it doesn’t have to be an overwhelming revolution.Starting to live authentically can look like: → Asserting your needs and boundaries, even if it’s uncomfortable at first. → Choosing to engage in hobbies and interests that light you up, not just those that look good on your profile. → Saying no to social norms that don't resonate with your core values. → Celebrating your heritage and personal history in your daily life.But it probably doesn’t look like conforming to a prescribed image or denying parts of your identity to fit into the mainstream.If you enjoyed this podcast, please like rate it on Apple podcasts, Spotify, wherever you listen to podcasts, the ratings matter so much, the reviews matter. And if you think, you know, at least one person who can benefit from this, please share it with them, it means the world to me. Until next time, take care of yourself.Stay Connected:Substack: Read My WritingInstagram: christabelmintahgalloway

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