185: Being Real Without Losing Yourself: Authenticity and Boundaries

What does it really mean to be authentic? In this episode of The Grae Area Podcast, we unpack the layers of showing up as your true self — even when the room doesn’t always feel safe to do so. From people-pleasing habits to growth, boundaries, and evolution, they get real about what authenticity looks like, how it changes with time, and why it’s not a one-size-fits-all journey.

Get ready for laughs, insights, and a few truth bombs about being genuine in a world full of masks.

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00:00 intro
00:52 in the past did you show up authentically in every room?
04:20 do you allow yourself to show up authentically in every room now?
14:26 what does authenticity look like to you?
25:04 have you experienced someone feeling like you weren’t being authentic even though you were?
37:32 are people always changing?
46:13 will you always be authentic going forward?
48:56 what’s the key to being authentic every day