Writing has shown me myself, and that is what draws me to the practice.

And when I started writing to heal, and to explore, and to be kind to myself,

and to be curious, and to unpack, and all those things that it can bring to our lives,

the game really changed for me.

And I remember thinking, here's a permission slip to tap into my truth,

which is that I am worthy, and I have always been worthy.

And years and years ago, I did not think that.

And now today, I am deeply rooted in that.

So can you remember the last time you felt truly seen?

I'm talking about a moment when really every part of you flaws, quirks, and all was accepted

completely. A time when you didn't have to pretend or perform or minimize yourself for the

comfort of others, when was the last time you truly felt free to express your deepest truth,

your identity without fear or hesitation.

Well, for many of us, those moments of radical self-acceptance and vulnerability are pretty

few and far in between. We learn from a pretty early age to protect an image, to play a role,

or conform to expectations. And over time, we start to lose touch with our core essence,

that authentic voice inside of us. And in this week's episode, I had the honor of speaking

with three inspiring women who have walked courageously down the path of self-discovery.

Bestselling author and restorative writing teacher, Alex L, meditation and mindfulness teacher

Rosie Acosta, and poet and author, Ariel Astoria. And each of them has really kind of peeled

away the layers of conditioning and uncovered her true self. And their journeys have been

profoundly personal, yet offer wisdom and light that is universal. And together we explore

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