Confident and Empowered Women

EP 280. What It Actually Looks Like to Stop Editing Yourself


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You know you're "supposed" to be authentic—but what does that actually look like when you're in the moment trying to decide whether to speak up or stay quiet?

In this episode, we're getting real about what it means to live unedited. Not the Instagram caption version. Not the motivational quote version. The real, messy, lived-out version of what changes when you stop performing a version of yourself just to keep people comfortable.

I'm walking you through practical examples from everyday conversations, relationships, work decisions, and even social media—so you can see exactly what living unedited looks like in action.

Because here's the truth: Living unedited isn't about being reckless with your words. It's about being so connected to yourself that you stop abandoning who you are to make other people comfortable.

If you've ever edited yourself mid-sentence, softened your truth, or deleted your preferences before anyone even knew you had them—this episode is for you.

💙 WHAT WE GET INTO

In this episode, you'll learn:

✨ What "living unedited" actually means (and what it doesn't mean)

✨ The identity shift that makes authenticity feel natural instead of forced

✨ Real-life examples of what living unedited looks like in:

  1. Everyday conversations
  2. Romantic relationships
  3. Work environments
  4. Social media
  5. Decision-making

✨ Why living unedited doesn't make you selfish—it makes you honest

✨ How to build self-trust one unedited truth at a time

CHAPTERS

00:00 Stop Softening Your Truth: The ‘Living Unedited’ Shift

01:06 Series Context: Unavailable for Self-Abandonment + Why Confidence Is Action

01:56 What ‘Be Authentic’ Actually Looks Like in Real Life

03:47 Define ‘Unedited’ (Not Harsh, Not Oversharing) + The Real Goal

05:55 Real-Life Examples: Conversations, Relationships, Work, Social Media, Decisions

10:46 Quick Break: Main Character Momentum Builder (Support System)

11:38 The Unedited Practice: Self-Love Two-Step (Notice + Speak One Truth Daily)

14:10 Pep Talk: Nervous Is Normal—Build Unshakable Self-Trust

16:06 Weekly Challenge + Resources + Final Reminder to Take Up Space

🌟 THE SELF-LOVE 2-STEP

A simple daily practice to help you stay connected to yourself:

Step 1: Notice when you're editing yourself in real time

Step 2: Practice saying one unedited truth per day

Listen to the full episode for detailed examples and how to implement this practice in your daily life.

🎯NEXT STEPS

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**Music: It’s Easy to Love You

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Confident and Empowered WomenBy Letitia Hopkins