Everyone tells us to "just be authentic."

But what if we've completely misunderstood what authenticity actually is?

In this episode, Stephanie unpacks why authenticity has become one of the most overused—and performative—words on the internet. From curated vulnerability to manufactured relatability, she explores how we've started measuring authenticity by how much people reveal instead of whether their lives actually reflect what they believe.

Drawing from one of the most transformative seasons of her own life, Stephanie shares what it looked like to navigate being misunderstood, losing important relationships, and discovering that clarity doesn't attract everyone—it filters everyone.

If you've ever felt the pressure to soften your convictions, explain yourself endlessly, or become a version of yourself that's easier for o ...