THE FEAR OF BEING YOURSELF with PENNY COHEN, LCSW. Penny Cohen is a psychotherapist and author of the book, Personal Kabbalah. Why should someone be afraid to be themselves? Most people would admit that someone who acts very “natural” is someone to be admired for being him or herself! So if it is such an admired trait why do so few individuals exhibit this behavior? What is stopping us from being ourselves and what are the benefits that ensue when we achieve this worthy goal? Listen in to get some answers and call in to offer some of your own.