Somewhere along the way, many of us stopped becoming ourselves and became who we thought we needed to be.

We learned to please, perform, adapt, and survive. We chased approval, achievement, and belonging—often without realizing we were slowly disconnecting from who we truly are.

In this episode, Brandi Taylor is joined by BJ Slager for a thoughtful conversation about autonomy—not independence or isolation, but the ability to stand fully in yourself while remaining deeply connected to others.

Together they explore:

• Why people-pleasing is often the opposite of autonomy

• How codependency disconnects us from our authentic identity

• Why high achievers often struggle to trust themselves

• The surprising connection between motherhood and losing your sense of self

• Raising children withou ...