Finding the Lost You: Reclaim Your Identity

Finding the Lost You: Reclaim Your Identity

From Real, Raw, & Relevant: A Guide to Authentic Living by Alesha Eads

March 29, 2026 · 20 min · Season 1 · Episode 251

About this episode

This episode focuses on reclaiming one's identity and the journey back to authenticity.

Hey there, beautiful souls! Today’s episode is about taking back your identity. Let’s get raw . Nobody wakes up one morning and decides to abandon themselves. It’s a slow fade. It happens when you choose "peace" over your own truth. It happens when you prioritize being "likable" over being authentic. We trade our quirks for acceptance. That season is over!!! You can come back now. The "Lost You" is still there. The moment when you feel disconnected from who you used to be—or who you thought you would become. The moment when your reflection feels familiar, but your spirit feels distant. When you’re functioning, showing up, doing what needs to be done, but something inside you feels misplaced. You are not broken beyond repair. You are not too far off course. You are not a stranger to yourself—you are simply someone who has been buried under experiences, expectations, and survival strategies that were necessary at one point in your life. Let’s get real, raw and relevant with practical strategies on finding the lost version of YOU!

People in this episode

Host: Alesha Eads

Topics covered

  • identity
  • authenticity
  • self-discovery
  • personal growth
  • mental health

Keywords

  • identity
  • authenticity
  • self-acceptance
  • personal growth
  • mental health

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