You don’t need to become someone else. You just need to stop editing who you already are.

In this episode of Go, Get a Life, we’re having a real conversation about authenticity—what it is, what it’s not, and why showing up as your unfiltered self is your greatest gift. In a world that rewards fitting in, being yourself can feel risky. But authenticity is where your true power begins.

We’ll unpack how people-pleasing and perfectionism are sneaky habits that keep us stuck performing for approval. And I’ll share my personal journey of peeling back the layers of roles, expectations, and false identities to come back home to the version of me that’s been there all along.

Here’s what I cover in this episode:

• What authenticity really means (and why it’s not about oversharing or performing your “realness”)
  
  
  
• How people-pleasing and perfectionism are blockers that keep you shrinking and editing yourself
  
  
  
• Why we shape-shift into “easy,” agreeable versions of ourselves to feel safe
  
  
  
• The difference between fitting in and truly belonging
  
  
  
• My personal story of losing my identity in roles and how I found freedom in showing up unfiltered
  
  
  
• Why your quirks, flaws, and full “goober” self are not liabilities—they’re your superpowers
  
  
  
• How authenticity builds trust, sparks courage, and invites others to rise
  
  
  
• Practical steps to stop editing yourself and show up more fully (without needing a complete overhaul)
  
  
  

This episode is for you if:

• You’ve been shrinking yourself to avoid conflict or keep the peace
  
  
  
• You feel like you’re constantly performing for approval
  
  
  
• You’re ready to stop blending in and start showing up as the whole, honest version of you
  
  
  
• You’re craving deeper connections and a life that feels aligned, not performed
  
  
  

You don’t need a five-step reinvention plan. You just need to take one small, honest step towards being more of who you already are.

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You weren’t created to live in survival mode. You were meant for peace, purpose, and presence.

But for many of us, survival mode became the default—hustling, numbing, over-functioning—because it had to. What once kept us afloat eventually keeps us stuck. In this episode of Go, Get a Life, we’re naming those survival patterns, dismantling the shame, and taking one small, honest step toward living.

Here’s what I cover in this episode:

• The hidden signs of survival mode (it’s not always chaotic on the outside)
• Why survival patterns like over-giving, perfectionism, and constant busyness are keeping you stuck
• How your brain chooses familiar chaos over healthy peace—and how to break that cycle
• Why rest feels uncomfortable and how to create safety in stillness
• Practical anchors for nervous system regulation: breath, boundaries, prayer, and presence
• How to move from hustle to healing—one small step at a time
• A faith-fueled reminder that God doesn’t rush healing (Isaiah 40:31)

This episode is for you if:

• You’re functioning but not fulfilled
• Rest feels foreign, unsafe, or guilt-inducing
• You’re tired of “holding it all together” and craving true peace
• You’re ready to stop surviving and start living—slowly, intentionally, and with grace

You don’t need a five-year plan. You just need one honest step toward peace.

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For so long, we’ve been told that beginning again means we’ve failed. That if we were stronger or more put together, we would’ve gotten it right the first time. But here’s the truth: walking away from what no longer fits your life takes more strength than staying stuck ever will.

In this episode, we’re flipping the script on starting over. Whether you’re stepping away from a job, a relationship, or an old version of yourself, this is your permission to reset and move forward on purpose.

I’ll share how starting over after my divorce and leaving my nursing career wasn’t a setback—it was a sacred act of realignment. It wasn’t clean, it wasn’t easy, but it was necessary. And it led me to a life that feels more authentic and aligned than ever before.

If you’ve ever felt the shame of “being behind” or feared the unknown of a fresh start, this episode is for you. We’ll unpack why that shame is a liar, how God uses our surrendered pieces to rebuild us, and how every new beginning is an opportunity for transformation.

Here’s what we’ll cover in this episode:

• Why starting over is a sign of clarity, not failure.
• How to release the shame that keeps you stuck.
• Why God isn’t disappointed when you choose a new path.
• Simple steps to embrace your next right step—even if it’s foggy.

You don’t need a perfect plan to start over. You just need enough courage to take the next right step in faith.

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