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Episode Synopsis
What if the safety you feel isn’t real—but a role you’re playing? In this reflective and honest conversation, Theresa and Walker explore how self worth, safety, and identity intersect in relationships at work, at home, and within ourselves.They unpack how the roles we adopt—especially in professional or intimate settings—can protect us, but also keep us from feeling truly seen. This episode invites you to examine the masks you wear, the stories you tell yourself, and how increased awareness can lead to a more authentic and aligned connection.What You’ll LearnHow performative behaviors shape our relationshipsWhy “feeling safe” can sometimes be a false sense of securityWhat congruence and authenticity actually look like in everyday lifeEpisode Links & ResourcesMandy Froehlich websiteEMERGE – Soul Purpose BrandingTake the Relationship AssessmentJoin us in the 10 Essential Skills to Build Stronger and Healthier Relationships courseWatch the episode on YouTubeSoftening Into Courage MeditationRelease & Integration MeditationMy Inner Knowing Full episode linkMy Inner Knowing websiteMy Inner Knowing FacebookMy Inner Knowing InstagramMy Inner Knowing LinkedInSign up for the My Inner Knowing newsletter✨ Subscribe and share the episode with someone ready to remember who they areSpotify Chapters00:00 Welcome + Setting the Stage02:05 Why We Feel Safer in Some Roles10:17 How Intimacy Can Feel Less Safe16:13 The Cost of Performing at Work30:02 Clothing, Congruence, and Intentionality46:48 Final Reflections on Self-WorthKeywordsself worth, emotional safety, authentic relationships, performative behavior, identity in relationships, congruence
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