What if the most valuable thing you have to offer the world isn’t your resume, your appearance, or your status—but your truth? In this powerful episode of Her Second Stage, Hilda Lunderstedt explains that authenticity is more than a buzzword; it is the new currency for women in midlife who are finished pretending and are ready to live authentically.

Hilda opens up about her own journey of masking her introverted self to gain acceptance and how reclaiming her wholeness helped her become more empowered, joyful, and impactful.

Through stories, research, and insight, she explores how women over 45 often face a crisis of identity due to years of conditioning, caregiving, and societal expectations.However, this "second stage" actually serves as a gateway to radical authenticity, purpose, and freedom.

This episode reveals how authenticity boosts mental health, physical well-being, and meaningful relationships—and why it’s the single most magnetic force in leadership, legacy, and feminine presence. You’ll learn why pretending causes stress and illness, how masks disconnect us from joy, and how to realign with your true self, step by step.

Hilda debunks 10 popular myths about authenticity—like the idea that being real means oversharing, rejecting all norms, or needing validation. She shows you how authenticity evolves with you, respects boundaries, and empowers others through vulnerability, not perfection.

You’ll also receive journal prompts and practical tools to begin living with more truth and courage today. Whether you’re recovering from burnout, navigating change, or simply tired of playing roles that no longer fit, this is your permission slip to reconnect with who you really are. Learn how to use your voice, honor your intuition, and build a legacy that inspires. Because authenticity isn’t just what makes you powerful—it’s what sets you free.

Visit HerSecondStage.com for resources, reflections, and your own Second Stage sisterhood.

Key Timestamps:

(00:00) - The Power of Authenticity

(01:33) - Understanding Authenticity

(02:52) - The Masks We Wear

(04:33) - Challenges of Being Authentic

(05:17) - A Story of Struggle

(06:38) - The Role of Women and Society

(08:58) - The Benefits of Authenticity

(14:40) - Myths About Authenticity

(18:53) - Practical Steps to Authentic Living

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