What happens when your entire identity is built on performance—and then the platform disappears? In this raw, revealing episode of Authenticity In Action, I sit down with Mike Giardina, longtime CrossFit educator, athlete, and health advocate, to talk about the messy, beautiful work of coming home to yourself.

We explore how psychedelics helped him move through grief, fear, and ego to rediscover his essence—and what it means to act in alignment with that truth. Mike shares the danger of tying self-worth to status, the power of doing nothing, and how social media can make us strangers to ourselves.

This is a conversation about what happens after the breakdown, and why authenticity isn't something you say—it's something you live. Buckle up. This one’s soul-level.

Why you should listen:

• Learn what it really means to live in alignment (hint: it’s not sexy, but it’s freeing)
• Hear how psychedelics helped Mike process grief and reconnect to self
• Understand the trap of tying your worth to your role, title, or performance
• Discover what sits on the other side of fear—and how to access it

Warning: This episode may challenge your assumptions and invite you to do the one thing you've been avoiding—sit with yourself.

Because authenticity isn’t just a vibe.
It’s a f*cking verb.

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