In episode two of the Just Be podcast, host Erica Trinette will discuss the various barriers that prevent people from being their authentic selves. In this episode, Erica will discuss the following barriers to being yourself: comparison, fear, and lack of trying.

Comparison is one of the biggest barriers people face. People might compare themselves to people they see on social media, celebrities, colleagues, friends, and peers. It's easy to fall into a deep and dark hole of self-pity when comparing ourselves to others, but it's important to remember that everyone's journey is different.

The best way to deal with comparison is to simply stop. Accept where you are, and focus on the present moment.

Many people fear that being their authentic selves isn't good enough for others. But when we put on a fake persona, people around us have false expectations based on that persona. The solution is to start small - choose one way to show up as your authentic self and gradually build from there.

This barrier is not due to laziness but rather a lack of understanding of how to be our authentic selves. The world around us constantly shows us what "normal" looks like, causing us to aspire to be something we're not. To overcome this, it's important to find ourselves within ourselves, rather than relying on outside sources such as TV or social media.