Ep 1: Returning to Our True Selves

01/04/2025 33 min Temporada 1 Episodio 2
Ep 1: Returning to Our True Selves

Listen "Ep 1: Returning to Our True Selves"

Episode Synopsis

To Be Courageous Is To Stay Close To The Way We Are MadeHost Sarah Brassard introduces her new podcast, "Stay Close," which explores what it means to return to our authentic selves. The episode centers on David Whyte's powerful quote: "To be courageous is to stay close to the way we are made."Episode Highlights:Sarah reflects on her 65 years of life, with much of it spent trying to return to her authentic selfThe pivotal moment of disconnection: when Sarah's mother left her family when she was 13 years oldThe journey of healing and forgiveness with her mother, now 96 years oldThe four elements of being human: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritualSarah's personal health crisis with bronchial pneumonia became a "healing event" and a turning pointThe importance of finding alignment through mentors, community, and practices that feel true to your experienceLooking inward to recognize what authenticity feels like rather than seeking external solutionsKey Takeaways:Authentic living requires recognizing what disconnects us from our true natureTrue healing comes from turning toward what needs attention rather than away from itFinding your path back to authenticity often happens through following small breadcrumbs, not giant leapsThe courage to return to who we truly are is one of the most important journeys we can undertakeJoin Sarah on this exploration of staying true to yourself while building meaningful connections in a world that often wants to reshape us.Intro and Outro Music Credits“I Don’t Care (Zirophux)” by Carly Johnson — https://www.carlyjohnsonmusic.com/shop“Obi’s Chair” by Mark Geary — https://markgeary.com/home-page/albums/Licensed via Persona Music