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Jul 28, 2026 10 min

It’s safe to relax

from Unveiling Your Authenticity Hosted by Kristen Fortier

Have you ever felt guilty for feeling good? In this episode, I explore the experience of hypervigilance versus ease — what happens when years of survival mode and chronic stress leave us waiting for the other shoe to drop, even in moments of genuine joy and peace. I share a personal story from this morning, where after a week of real ease, I caught myself spiraling into "what am I doing wrong?" We talk about where this pattern comes from (volatile relationships, childhood conditioning, always scanning for threats) and why learning to feel safe in relaxation — not just say it, but embody it — is essential to manifesting the life you actually want. If you've ever felt like you need to earn your joy or justify your rest, this one's for you.

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