101. Cultivating Authenticity: Letting Go of What People Think

“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.” — Brené Brown

In this episode of The Wholehearted Series, we explore the foundational guidepost of living a brave, connected life: Cultivating Authenticity by letting go of what people think.

Authenticity isn’t a personality trait—it’s a daily, courageous practice. It requires self-awareness, self-acceptance, and the willingness to disappoint others rather than abandon ourselves.

We’ll dive into:

• What happens when we lack self-awareness and self-knowledge
• How our need for belonging can lead to self-abandonment
• Toxic guilt, false responsibility, and people-pleasing
• Why spiritual formation starts with knowing and acc ...