Ep 140: Stop Performing and Start Living with Unapologetic Authenticity

About this episode

The episode discusses the concept of performing in life and how it affects authenticity and self-respect.

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to perform in your life? In this episode of Real, Brave, & Unstoppable, we explore how performing often shows up in subtle ways—editing yourself, second-guessing your truth, or living by the “shoulds” to feel accepted or safe. I share a personal dating example that highlights how performing doesn’t always come from insecurity, but from a desire for clarity, self-respect, and choice. From there, we unpack why we perform, the hidden cost of doing so...

People in this episode

Host: Kortney Rivard

Topics covered

• authenticity
• self-respect
• performing
• personal growth
• dating
• self-acceptance

Keywords

• authenticity
• performing
• self-respect
• dating
• personal growth
• self-acceptance

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