Are you tired of pretending to be someone or something you’re not? In this episode, I’m taking a deep dive into why being true to yourself is so important for your mental health — and how hiding who you are chips away at your wellbeing over time. We’ll explore what authenticity really means, why it has such a powerful impact on how you think and feel, and how to start showing up more fully as your real self… without blowing up your life in the process. If you’ve ever felt like you’re performing just to be accepted, then it’s time to discover why being true to yourself changes absolutely everything for the better. So, let’s talk! 

💡 TL;DR: Hiding who you are harms your mental health — this episode shows you how to stop, and how to start living more honestly and freely. 😃

💬 Let me know: What's one part of yourself you've been hiding? And what would it feel like to set it free?

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📝 Episode transcript and show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=16882       

🎧 Past episodes you may find helpful (as mentioned in this episode):

Episode 138: Values https://ltamh.com/2022/07/03/values/ 

Episode 239: Discomfort https://ltamh.com/2024/07/07/emotional-discomfort/ 

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⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 Authenticity and mental wellbeing

1:00 Be authentically you

1:45 Be your authentic self

3:50 What does authenticity mean?

9:58 Wy does authenticity matter?

18:17 How to embrace authenticity

28:12 Final tips and next time

New here? Hi! 👋😃 In the weekly episodes of Let’s Talk About Mental Health Jeremy Godwin makes better mental health simple, with straightforward and practical advice grounded in both quality research and personal experience. Jeremy is a writer and counsellor with lived experience of severe anxiety and depression, and he creates tools and resources full of helpful mental health tips to improve your mental wellbeing and build greater mental health awareness. 

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