The Many Voices of Me: Why We Show Up Differently in Unique Situations

Your inner voice. That light inside - the being that we are being. Society and our daily interactions seem to increasingly focus on exploring the concept of "authenticity." Even going so far as to question - Does a self exist at all? As a result, we are left scrambling to find a meaningful way to define when someone is acting genuinely and authentically. What does this seemingly mystical and confounding thing look like and how do we recognize it? Finding our “voice” is often attributed to being present with this astonishing thing we label - our true selves. Yet under varying circumstances, a different aspect of this self often shows up - The Many Voices of “Me”. Join us in this conversation with Cognitive Scientist, Kate Dudzik - as we discuss how social environments affect our inner selves. Together, Kate and Jeffrey explore the many sides of the self through how we show up in the world, the influences environment and social circles play on behavior, thought selection, and norms, as well as personality. In this podcast episode, Kate Dudzik explores the idea of being able to speak from a societal standpoint and how authenticity is one of the most important things that we can look for in ourselves. In this episode, you will learn: 1. How our environment influences our thoughts and actions 2. The importance of curiosity in developing expertise 3. How our personality is not permanent and can change over time "It is human to grow and change." Kate Dudzik is a writer and thinker who is passionate about psychology, personal growth, and relationships. She has a Masters in Psychology and has written extensively on the topics of mental health, self-improvement, and human behavior. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. How our environment influences our thoughts and actions 2. The importance of curiosity in developing expertise 3. How our personality is not permanent and can change over time Featured Guests: Kate Dudzik https://cognitivekate.com/ JOIN US ON INSTAGRAM: @thelightinsidepodcast SUBSCRIBE: pod.link/thelightinside Credits: Music Score by Epidemic Sound Comfort Zone by Nebula Dark to Light by Pawan Krishna Only Us by Across The Great Valley Subliminal Space by Lama House Your Mind Is a Cathedral by Ave Air The Brightest Light by Matt Large Executive Producer: Jeffrey Besecker Mixing, Engineering, Production, and Mastering: Aloft Media Studio Production Manager: Anna Getz