We all wear masks — the strong one, the agreeable one, the mask of professionalism, even the smile we put on when we’re quietly hurting inside.

These masks aren’t random.

They’re learned early in life as ways to protect ourselves, to belong, or to feel safe.

But over time, the masks that once shielded us can begin to confine us. They hide not only our struggles but also our aliveness.

Sometimes, after years of playing roles, we forget who we are underneath.

In this episode of The Heart of Healing, we explore what it means to gently set the mask down.

Healing isn’t about becoming someone new — it’s about remembering who you were before the performance: the curious child, the free spirit, the heart that longed for connection more than perfection.

You’ll hear reflections on the hidden costs of wearing masks, the relief that comes when we let them go, and how authenticity opens the door to deeper connection.

This episode also offers a simple practice to reconnect with your truest self, along with a reflection prompt to carry through your week.

Beyond the mask, you don’t have to prove anything.

You only have to remember — you are already enough.