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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2024 · 23 MIN

The Vulnerability Paradox: We Hide To Be Accepted, But We Crave Being Seen

from A Brave Journey: Reclaiming Your Identity After 40

Do you feel like you're alone in your personal transformation journey? When we let our ego and negative self-talk get in the way, it's easy to lose that connection to others, leading us to feel like we're the only one with these "crazy" thoughts or that no one else feels quite the way we do.   But the good news? We're not alone - we just have to stop hiding. Today, I'm talking about how we're denying our true selves the right to exist and the uncomfortable paradox we've created in our quest to fit in.   "We as humans live in this paradox where we really can't win. We want validation and recognition, but to be our true selves, we risk rejection and not being loved. And that's a tough place."   Top Reasons to Listen to This Episode: Unpack why it is that we hide from each other  Explore the magic that can happen when we allow ourselves to show vulnerability  Gain insight into how you can start to get comfortable with showing up as you truly are   How will you start being visible and vulnerable? I would love to hear your story. Reach out to me on Instagram or via email, and let's talk about it.   Links & Mentioned Resources: Grab my free journaling guide: Name, Tame, & Claim Your Life Scripts   Connect with Sharon: Sign up for my newsletter Website Instagram Facebook   Thanks for listening to the A Brave Journey podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow, leave a rating and review, share it on social, or pass it along to someone you feel would also appreciate it.

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