In this episode of How to Relate, therapist Bianca Hughes joins Brittani to explore the exhausting cycle of perfectionism, the pressure to meet others’ expectations, and what it truly means to live in alignment with your authentic self. Bianca shares her personal journey—including selling her home and taking a global sabbatical—to illustrate how reconnecting with your true identity can create freedom, trust, and joy.

You'll understand how perfectionism develops, why authenticity is often suppressed, and how small mindset shifts can help you reconnect with who you really are. If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to be “enough,” this conversation will help you rethink success, identity, and what it means to live authentically.

In This Episode We Cover

Why perfectionism often develops in high achievers

The hidden cost of living by others’ expectations

What authenticity actually means (beyond the buzzword)

How Bianca’s sabbatical changed her relationship with work, identity, and consumerism

Why trusting yourself is the foundation of confidence

How to create your own version of a “sabbatical” without quitting your life

Why living authentically benefits everyone around you

Bianca's Resources:

Website: https://www.authenticallybeyou.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/authenticallybeyou

Brittani's Resources

Weekly Newsletter: ⁠⁠https://relate-co.kit.com/e9f87bb2dc⁠⁠

Work together: ⁠https://www.brittaniprocknow.com/⁠

IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/brittani_procknow⁠

Intimacy Workbook: ⁠https://howtorelate.kit.com/b956780219⁠