266. The Hidden Cost of Secrets: How Vulnerability Leads to Freedom & Confidence

House of Joy- Christian Life Coaching

Dr. Edie Wadsworth

Education, Religion & Spirituality, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Christianity, Mental Health

4.9 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 6 March 2025

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Hey friend, welcome back to House of Joy! 💛 Today, we’re diving into a topic that affects all of us—secrets. Yep, those things we keep locked away, the parts of our story we’re afraid to share, the weight we carry in silence. But here’s the truth: the things we hide are often the very things keeping us stuck. In this episode, we unpack: ✨ How keeping secrets affects your emotional and physical health ✨ The surprising way vulnerability and confession actually free you ✨ Why shame keeps us small—and how to break the cycle ✨ The connection between authenticity, confidence, and deeper relationships ✨ The biblical perspective on releasing your burdens and stepping into freedom Whether it's something from your past, a struggle you're currently facing, or just the pressure to present a "perfect" version of yourself—this episode is for you. 💬 What came to mind when you saw the title of this episode? Let’s chat about it! DM me on Instagram (@houseofjoypodcast) or tag me in your stories with your biggest takeaway. I LOVE hearing from you! Resources & Links: 📌 Join us inside Life Mentoring School → ediewadsworthcoaching.com/join 📌 Follow me on Instagram → @ediewadsworth 📌 Subscribe & leave a review—it helps us spread more light & joy! You are so loved, friend. And your story—every part of it—matters. 🤍 👉 Hit play now & let’s dive in! 🎧 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:35.6	about things that matter as you seek to live your most
0:38.5	meaningful, beautiful, and joyful life. I'm your host, Dr. Edie Wadsworth, and I hope you enjoy your stay here
0:44.8	at the House of Joy. We're talking about secrets today. It's going to be so fun. Shh.
0:59.1	I kept a lot of literal secrets for a lot of my life.
0:59.3	Yeah.
1:02.0	And then I told them all to the whole world.
1:08.9	It's interesting to think about like the literal impact that has on your body, on your emotional state.
1:12.5	And it's not something I've ever really thought about.
1:17.4	I was all of these parts of myself that I was hiding from you for so long, from a lot of other people for so long.
1:18.6	So many people.
1:20.6	Literally so many people.
1:21.8	It breeds connection.
1:23.2	And it made me think of in high school when you had my location because as any probably good
1:30.0	parent would do for high schooler and I remember feeling so like what am I going to do if
1:37.8	I share this and then I regret it man it is so powerful to do it.
1:46.2	And it's often things, again, that we're ashamed of, that we're hiding from, that we're
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