Three different people, three different perspectives on authenticity. We share stories about when our authenticity brought others closer to us or caused them to pull away, raise questions about the relationships between authenticity, conformity, and agency, and, at one point, don some rose-colored glasses to appreciate the vibrancy and humanity that can accompany authenticity.

Cornell University's Center for Dialogue & Pluralism presents "I" Statements, a podcast where complexity, vulnerability, and curiosity collide. To learn more about the Center for Dialogue & Pluralism, please visit dialogue.cornell.edu

Music written and performed by Evan Wilhelms. Find a transcript for this episode here.