Living Authentically and Avoiding Approval Traps

12/02/2025 31 min Episodio 61
Living Authentically and Avoiding Approval Traps

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, we talk about one of the biggest contributors to living a happy life which is living authentically. We dive into the topic to cover the following:How do you know if you're living an authentic life? (Yep, there’s a quiz—don’t worry, it's fun!)Who are a few public figures we can learn from who seem to be living authentically?What the heck is the Approval Trap, and are you stuck in it?What Authenticity really means—spoiler alert: it’s not about quitting your job to travel the world for the next decade. There are some gives and gets to living authentically. Reflective question for you: Where in your life are you seeking approval more than being true to yourself?Call to action: What’s one small step you can take this week to live more authentically? Maybe it’s speaking up, setting a boundary, or wearing that funky hat you love.

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