Ep. 1 - Letting People In Was Terrifying

30/01/2025 37 min Temporada 1 Episodio 1

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Happy hours were fun until I started getting vulnerability hangovers. My friend was done with my surface level shit. She wanted to know the real me. As scary as it was to be vulnerable – especially with a friend who started as a co-worker – it was a relief to no longer hide myself for the sake of belonging. I’m exploring what happens when you shift from belonging to authenticity, using Sabrina Carpenter’s journey as an example.Timestamps:00:00 Welcome to Secret Garden 02:03 Belonging vs Authenticity 02:59 What Sabrina Carpenter taught me about authenticity 09:21 Fear of vulnerability 12:30 The first time I had to be vulnerable with a friend 18:57 How Secret Garden started 21:58 Letting go of old podcast, starting a new podcast 29:27 Repackaging ourselves: The influence of others 30:40 Going from surface level to deep emotional connection 34:17 The importance of deep connection 35:28 Trust the timing and who you're surrounded by 36:32 We meet every Thursday in Secret GardenWhere to find me:Video podcast also available on YouTube.YouTube channel: @SecretGardenPodTikTok: @allie_bowesInstagram: @allie_bowesBrought to you by Secret Garden Media LLC.