S1 Ep2: How We Found Our True Selves

In our latest episode of Healers With Humor, we discussed the journey of discovering our true selves. It’s a path filled with challenges, revelations, and, ultimately, profound personal growth.

Here, we want to share some of the insights and experiences we discussed in the episode, shedding light on how authenticity and self-awareness have transformed our lives.

The Struggle with Authenticity

From an early age, many of us are conditioned to please others, often at the expense of our own authenticity. Both Shelly and Candice have walked this path, learning through experience how damaging people-pleasing can be to our sense of self. In our episode, we explore how these tendencies develop and the steps we’ve taken to reclaim our authenticity.

Setting Boundaries: A Journey of Self-Respect

A significant part of our discussion revolved around the importance of setting and maintaining boundaries. For many, the concept of boundaries can seem daunting or even selfish. However, we’ve learned that healthy boundaries are essential for self-respect and personal growth. We shared personal stories of how we’ve navigated this challenging terrain, offering practical advice for those struggling to assert their needs.

The Role of Vulnerability

Vulnerability is often seen as a weakness, but in reality, it’s a powerful tool for personal growth and connection. By embracing vulnerability, we open ourselves up to deeper self-awareness and more meaningful relationships. In our episode, we discuss how being vulnerable has allowed us to connect more authentically with others and ourselves.

Embracing Empathy

As empaths, we’ve both experienced the overwhelming burden of absorbing others' emotions.

While empathy is a beautiful gift, it can also lead to emotional exhaustion if not managed properly.

We talk about our journey to understand and harness our empathic abilities in a way that supports

our well-being.

Reparenting Ourselves

An intriguing concept we touched upon is reparenting—essentially learning to nurture and care for ourselves in ways we may not have experienced growing up. This process has been pivotal in our journeys, helping us to establish self-love and prioritize our needs without guilt.

Communicating Changes

Change can be confusing and even alarming to those around us, especially when it involves

long-standing habits like people-pleasing. We discussed the importance of communicating our personal changes to friends and family to help them understand and support our journey.

Join Us on This Journey

We invite you to listen to this episode and reflect on your own journey towards authenticity.

Have you ever felt the need to hide your true self to please others? What strategies have helped you set and maintain boundaries?

Your experiences and insights are valuable, and we encourage you to share them with us.

Together, we can create a supportive community that celebrates the beauty of healing and the power of self-discovery.

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