@GirlConfident’s Rachel Luna On Practicing Unfiltered Authenticity & Embracing Your Truth
May 15, 2023
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Rachel Luna, Certified Master Neuroscience Coach, and author of Permission to Offend discuss the power of connecting with core values, calming anxiety, and addressing misalignment in life. She also emphasizes the importance of living authentically, embracing truth, and creating safe spaces for open conversations. Luna shares advice on setting a compassionate foundation and neutralizing emotional charge in tough conversations. Overall, this podcast encourages listeners to unapologetically own their beliefs and step into their truth.
Expressing your authentic self without fear of judgment is essential for personal growth and freedom.
Understanding the neuroscience of rejection can help us navigate it more effectively.
Creating safe spaces where we can express ourselves without judgment is crucial for living authentically.
Deep dives
The Power of Speaking Your Truth
Speaking your truth can be uncomfortable, but it is necessary for personal growth and freedom. We often hold back our true thoughts and opinions to avoid conflict or rejection. However, when we suppress our true selves, we hinder our own progress. The book 'Permission to Offend' encourages readers to embrace their authentic selves and express their beliefs and values without fear of judgment or rejection. By giving ourselves permission to be true to who we are, we can experience emotional healing, build confidence, and create stronger connections with others.
Overcoming the Fear of Rejection
Rejection is a natural part of life, but it can be incredibly painful. The podcast episode explores the neuroscience behind this pain, highlighting that the brain processes rejection similarly to physical pain. Understanding this connection can help us navigate rejection more effectively. Instead of avoiding rejection, we should give ourselves permission to be rejected by staying true to our beliefs and values. By developing a somatic practice and recognizing the physical sensations associated with rejection, we can better manage our fears and take courageous steps towards living authentically.
Finding Freedom in Speaking Your Truth
Speaking our truth requires courage and vulnerability. It means standing firm in our beliefs, even if they challenge the expectations of others. The book emphasizes the importance of creating safe spaces where we can express ourselves without fear of judgment. By reconnecting with our personal truth, values, and beliefs, we can break free from societal pressures and live with emotional freedom. This journey towards freedom involves challenging our limiting beliefs, overcoming fear, and giving ourselves permission to be misunderstood or rejected. It is through this process that we can experience true liberation.
Embracing the Journey of Personal Growth
The process of personal growth and self-discovery is an ongoing journey. The podcast episode encourages readers to do the work necessary to uncover their true selves and live authentically. This involves asking the tough questions, challenging our beliefs, and breaking free from societal expectations. The book provides practical tools and exercises to help individuals deepen their self-awareness and break free from the prisons of their minds. By continuously working on our personal growth, we can live in abundance and create the life we truly desire.
The Transformative Power of Owning Your Truth
Owning our truth is a powerful act that can lead to transformation and healing. The book 'Permission to Offend' guides readers to embrace their truth and express themselves authentically. It emphasizes that beliefs and opinions can change over time, and that it is important to give ourselves permission to evolve. By letting go of the need for external validation and fear of rejection, we can unlock our full potential and experience abundance in all aspects of life. The book serves as a reminder that living our truth is a lifelong practice, and that true freedom comes from being unapologetically ourselves.
Rachel Luna is the friend that I turn to when I need a reminder that epic things happen when I step into my truth and lead with authenticity. Rachel is a Certified Master Neuroscience Coach and author of Permission to Offend, which is the ultimate guide for understanding your beliefs and unapologetically owning them.
In our conversation, we unpack the power of connecting with your core values, even at the risk of making other people uncomfortable. Rachel highlights some of the stories that she’s had to break out of and how she creates space to evolve. She also shares advice for anyone who’s avoiding a tough conversation, including how to set a compassionate foundation and neutralize the emotional charge.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
Getting comfortable with people not agreeing with your decisions
A somatic healing technique to calm feelings of fear and anxiety
How to create a safe space where you can understand and explore your beliefs
The importance of addressing the open loops and misalignment in your life
Recognizing where you silence yourself to make other people comfortable
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