All by Stephanie Gast, Therapist
Reconnecting with your authentic self after years of self-suppression can feel both awkward and comforting - much like reuniting with a childhood friend after decades apart. This delicate journey involves rediscovering parts of yourself that were hidden away for protection, while experiencing the bittersweet mix of familiarity and strangeness that comes with meeting an old friend who has grown and changed over time.
Perfectionists think control will keep them safe from shame. But more often than not, it will keep all the aspects that make life exciting, memorable, and worth living at bay. You, me, and all of us are imperfectly perfect.
“I wrote this personal piece as a way to process my outrage and, ultimately, help myself stay grounded in love and solidarity with my community. I hope reading it can be as therapeutic as it was to write." -SG
🎙️ In the final episode of The Lightcast Podcast, we dive deep into embracing personal evolution and what it truly means to follow life’s nudges toward a more authentic, fulfilling path. 🌟
On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, Stephanie talks about feeling called to change courses in life. She discusses how sometimes we make an identity out of old versions of ourselves, relationships, jobs, and what happens when it no longer feels true to you.
On this episode of The Lightcast Podcast, I talk about how bravery often feels like fear. I discuss how fear wants to keep us safe in our comfort zone and how challenging it can feel to leap into the unknown.
