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In this episode, Dr. Dodd “walk’s around” the subject of being true to yourself, of being authentic, being real. In other words, being your authentic self. It’s about being who you really are…deep within you. It means that what you say in life is in alignment with your actions. It’s about living life that is genuine, real, consistent with how you define you…no matter your circumstances or audience. Having your thoughts, your words, actions, attitudes, beliefs…line up with each other. He cautions that when this is not the case, it’s easy to slip into “people-pleasing” mode, or the “Imposter Syndrome” which usually involves the wearing of psychological masks, when we do and say things based on our circumstances (i.e., what others expect of us).