This week we talk about authenticity — "keeping it real". Taimur tries, with difficulty, to explain why he thinks there's something deeper to authenticity than what everyone already knows and feels: that it's nice to have authentic interactions with other people. We talk about the different situations in which we behave authentically to varying degr ... Show More
Nov 2021
12: Does being authentic and living honestly matter?
<p>As teenagers, we often mould ourselves to fit in with others and to be accepted. Although natural and normal, is it really wise? What may the alternative be? The question then becomes, what do we have to gain from being authentic? And on the contrary, what do we have to lose b ... Show More
21m 35s
Sep 2023
Authenticity: How to “Be Yourself”
We’re often told to “be true to ourselves:” to line-up the person we are on the outside with the person we are on the inside. In a word, to be authentic. But what does it really mean to “be who we are,” “get in touch with ourselves,” or to go full new-age “live in alignment with ... Show More
1h 10m
Feb 2025
The Power of Authenticity: Stop Pretending & Start Showing Up Fully
Real talk: Are you living your truth, or are you still hiding behind fear, perfectionism, and other people’s expectations? In today's episode, we’re getting real about authenticity, self-expression, and what it actually takes to build a magnetic, raving fan community. Whether you ... Show More
23m 49s
Jun 2022
Why Do We Hide Our Authentic Selves?
In this week’s episode, Gareth and Kim talk about our true identities and the masks we wear in everyday life.Why do we act differently around different people? Is it ever helpful to mask our authentic selves, or does this hold us back? Are we afraid of “exposing” our true selves, ... Show More
40m 36s