Happy hours were fun until I started getting vulnerability hangovers. My friend was done with my surface level shit. She wanted to know the real me. As scary as it was to be vulnerable – especially with a friend who started as a co-worker – it was a relief to no longer hide myself for the sake of belonging. I’m exploring what happens when you shift from belonging to authenticity, using Sabrina Carpenter’s journey as an example.

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to Secret Garden

02:03 Belonging vs Authenticity

02:59 What Sabrina Carpenter taught me about authenticity

09:21 Fear of vulnerability

12:30 The first time I had to be vulnerable with a friend

18:57 How Secret Garden started

21:58 Letting go of old podcast, starting a new podcast

29:27 Repackaging ourselves: The influence of others

30:40 Going from surface level to deep emotional connection

34:17 The importance of deep connection

35:28 Trust the timing and who you're surrounded by

36:32 We meet every Thursday in Secret Garden

Where to find me:

Video podcast also available on YouTube.

YouTube channel: @SecretGardenPod

TikTok: @allie_bowes

Instagram: @allie_bowes

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