We often hide parts of ourselves that we've been told are "too much," but reclaiming these disowned aspects is key to wholeness and freedom. I share my personal journey of hiding my intelligence because it made others uncomfortable, creating compensatory behaviours and identity fragmentation.• Intelligence became something I downplayed despite teaching myself to read and finding school came easily• Developed hypervigilance about how my achievements might make others feel• Created unhealthy patterns like making things harder than necessary to "prove" I earned success• Recognized that running from these shadow parts only increases shame and proving behaviours• True freedom comes from claiming and integrating all parts of yourself• When you accept yourself fully, these aspects become just one thread in your identity tapestry• Question to consider: what part of yourself have you been hiding because it didn't feel safe?Share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it today, and don't forget to subscribe to Balance and Beyond for full episodes and more of these bite-sized breakthroughs.Thank you for joining us today on the Balance and Beyond Podcast. We're so glad you carved out this time for yourself!If you’re keen to dive deeper into our world, here are our socials where you can discover more about the toolkit that has helped thousands of women create a life of balance. Website: www.balanceinstitute.comPodcast Website: https://www.balanceinstitute.com/podcastEmail: [email protected]: https://au.linkedin.com/in/stonejoanneFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/betterbalanceinstitute/Instagram: @betterbalanceinstitute Thanks again for tuning in, and we'll see you next time on the Balance & Beyond Podcast!

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