The Free Genies Project

Ep. 9 | How to stop editing yourself (and start being real)


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Episode Summary:

We’ve all learned to self-edit—to stay likable, safe, and chosen. But what happens when those edits start to cost us our joy, clarity, and sense of self?In this raw and reflective episode, Coach Nane breaks down what it really looks like to stop performing and start becoming. From the first crack in the mask to the mess of second adolescence and the power of living unfiltered—this is your invitation to reclaim the version of you that was never lost, just edited.Because being real isn’t always easy. But it is worth it.

🎧 Hit play to hear:

– Why “just be yourself” feels so hard (and how we got here)

– The 4 phases of The Authenticity Curve

– How to navigate the messy middle (aka your second adolescence)

– Why your quirks and depth are your most magnetic traits

– A personal story of art school dreams, a stolen binder, and choosing yourself—even when it’s messy

– What it means to stop editing yourself and start editing the world around you

– A legacy of radical care for your future (and inner) child

🧞‍♀️ Meet Your Host:

You can call her Nane.She’s a curious human first—Latina, born in Venezuela, based in the U.S., and fluent in nuance.A marketer by trade, a certified life coach by heart, and a lover of pop culture, academia, and all things taboo.

A Gemini sun with double Scorpio depth, main character monologues, and a knack for seeing what others miss.

She’s been through the “vision board or die” phase, the toxic positivity trap, and the mindset-is-everything spiral—and came out asking better questions.

Now, she’s here to hold space for real conversations, real feelings, and real transformation—minus the hustle, fluff, or pressure to be perfect.

📌 Connect with Nane & the Genies:

Instagram → @TheFreeGeniesProject

TikTok → @CoachNane

Website & Show Notes → coachnane.com/freegenieproject

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🎶 Music: “Runaway” by NEST BEATZ

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The Free Genies ProjectBy Coach Nane