We’re keeping it real on this one with a discussion of authenticity and what gets in the way of it. We touch on:

* Anna’s recent experiences practicing confrontation

* Bracey’s love of authenticity (one of her top two values!)

* Situations where authenticity might not be warranted

* How societal conditioning impacts our ability to be ourselves

* The vulnerability it takes to be honest

* Parenting and not discouraging our kids’ authenticity

* Internal Family Systems therapy modality and the various parts of us

* The concept of the Self

* The 8 Cs

* Making deals with ourselves

* How fear impacts our authenticity

* A really fun journaling prompt - especially for spiral thinking!

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Some episodes you may have missed….

Here’s some good ones from the archives!

How Embarrassing! Shame, Insecurities, and Stage Fright, Oh My!

Burning Questions: Bracey and Anna Grill Each Other

Exploring Self-Compassion

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