What does it mean to truly live authentically?

In this episode of A Little Less Fear Podcast, Lino Martinez, Psy.D. speaks with authenticity expert Norma Hollis about discovering who we really are and learning to express our natural gifts and talents.

Norma shares her Three Voices of Authenticity: the Inner Voice, Outer Voice, and Expressive Voice. We explore developing a relationship with your inner voice, practicing self-care, understanding your personal values, and expressing the gifts you were born to share with the world.

We also discuss how people-pleasing and childhood experiences can disconnect us from our authentic selves, why authenticity requires alignment, and how your lifestyle can either support or hinder your life mission.

Other topics include abundance and joy as our true net wealth, divine timing versus deadlines, the idea of a “lifeline, not a deadline,” and why we often teach what we need to learn.

In this episode:
• Authenticity and self-awareness
• The Inner, Outer, and Expressive Voice
• Discovering your natural gifts and talents
• People-pleasing and authenticity
• Identifying and living by your personal values
• Authenticity and alignment
• Divine timing and trusting your path
• Living in alignment with your life mission
• Abundance, joy, and true wealth

Free Authenticity Assessment:
AuthenticityAssessment.com

Connect with Norma Hollis:
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/normahollis/

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/authenticityunow

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/normahollis/

Other
https://www.facebook.com/NormaTHollis/

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In this episode of A Little Less Fear, Dr. Lino Martinez sits down with Dr. Emma Smith, licensed psychotherapist, sex therapist, and founder of Soliloquie, to explore how shame, trauma, and inherited beliefs shape our relationship with our bodies, intimacy, and identity.

Dr. Emma shares how her work helps clients return to autonomy without shame or blame and reconnect with their authentic selves. Together, they explore what it means to heal sexual and religious trauma and how moving from shame into authenticity can transform the way we relate to desire, pleasure, and connection.

We also discuss the difference between desire (“I want”) and pleasure (“I like”), and how reclaiming both can support a healthier, more playful, and more embodied sexual relationship both with ourselves and with partners.

Dr. Emma brings a powerful perspective on intimacy as a space of curiosity, safety, and play, reminding us that healing is not about perfection, it’s about permission.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

• How shame shapes sexual identity, intimacy, and self-worth
• The path from trauma and conditioning back to autonomy
• Why desire and pleasure are essential parts of healing
• How playfulness can support healthy sexual connection
• What it means to move from shame into authenticity

Dr. Emma is also the host of The Intimate Philosopher Podcast and can be found at https://soliloquie.co and on Instagram @EmmaSmithPhD.

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Can healing extend beyond traditional therapy? In this episode of A Little Less Fear Podcast, Dr. Lino Martinez sits down with Dr. Cristine Hull, a psychologist and Doctor of Natural Medicine, to explore holistic approaches to mental health and emotional well-being.

As the founder of the internationally accredited Zero Point Meridian Technique, Dr. Cristine discusses how psychology, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), brain chemistry, thought patterns, emotions, and energy-based practices can work together within her approach to support healing.

Together, they explore the importance of treating the whole person and discuss integrative perspectives on mental wellness, personal transformation, and resilience.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

• Holistic approaches to mental health
• Energy psychology and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
• The mind-body connection
• Brain chemistry and emotional well-being
• Integrative healing practices
• Personal growth and resilience
• Whole-person wellness
• Alternative and complementary approaches to healing

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This is Dr. Lino Martinez the host for A Little Less Fear Podcast. For more information, please use the information below. Thanks so much for your support!

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