EP 87 – The Power of Vulnerability with Nick Moore

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/Ksw4P3y3-ok   What are the masks we wear and what do they create? How do we open to being more vulnerable and authentic? What is possible when we get out of self-judgments and more deeply love ourselves?   Find the keys to vulnerable and authentic living in this powerful and inspiring episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which Dr. Adriana Popescu speaks with author and self-love expert Nick Moore.   You will not want to miss this real and unfiltered conversation about taking off the masks, getting out of judgment, and being our true selves.   In this episode: Nick’s journey  Shame and guilt  Self-love, self-compassion  Masks Parents and family Deep and authentic relationships  Psychedelics and DMT Helping people feel less alone Communication  Self-discovery Consent Romance and sex Empathy and forgiveness Post-traumatic growth   Resources mentioned in this episode:  Nick’s Book: https://a.co/d/eQz1CZr Nick’s Website: https://www.vulnerabilitybook.com/   About Nick Moore: Nick’s extraordinary journey has led him to become an expert and leader in the areas of vulnerability, self-love, and compassion. Along with sharing pieces of his incredibly vulnerable story, Nick shares his insights for overcoming the inner critic, letting go of the opinions of others, and how to gracefully ride the ever-changing waves of life.   “The reason why I am put on earth, the reason why I am here with you all today is to help people embrace more vulnerability.” – Nick    Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are?   For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.