#244: Live Your Truth with Dr. Martha Beck

Themes: Integrity, Truth, Alignment, Religion, Liberation, People Pleasing, Authority Summary:  It is my great honor to welcome Dr. Martha Beck, New York Times bestselling author, life coach, and speaker to the podcast this week. Her newest book, The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self, was an instant New York Times Best Seller and felt like a journey home for me — one of those books where I found myself yelling “EFF YES!” out loud while reading. You know the kind. Martha holds three Harvard degrees in social science, and Oprah Winfrey has called her “one of the smartest women I know.” She is a passionate and engaging teacher, known for her unique combination of science, humor, and spirituality. In this episode we cover navigating the internal split when you’re out of alignment or integrity and the magic that awaits when you have the courage to walk your truth — away from your socialization and towards the call of your soul. Discover: Why choosing and being in harmony with yourself is the key to a joyful and meaningful life Staying true to yourself despite other people’s opinions and expectations Navigating the internal split when out of integrity and having the courage to answer the call of your soul Suffering as the key to liberation How flipping your negative thoughts can give you peace of mind 00:00 Intro 01:24 Journey to getting her integrity back 06:48 Gaining authority over your own life 08:34 Psychic experiences 14:31 Coming home to your truth 18:39 Meditation for liberation 21:24 Questioning systems 24:31 The internal split 29:06 Going back to your true self 33:01 Flipping your negative thoughts 35:48 Integrity is contagious 42:05 Following your internal compass 44:34 Fear is the greatest challenge 47:10 The left hemisphere of our brain 50:05 The living dead 51:52 Returning to the right side of the brain Links: Watch this episode on Youtube Website | marthabeck.com Instagram | @themarthabeck Book | The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self by Martha Beck Book | Leaving the Saints by Martha Beck Episode with Byron Katie, listen to it here! Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% all products at organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands