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We\u2019re often told to \u201cbe true to ourselves:\u201d to line-up the person we are on the outside with the person we are on the inside. In a word, to be authentic. But what does it really mean to \u201cbe who we are,\u201d \u201cget in touch with ourselves,\u201d or to go full new-age \u201clive in alignment with our higher purpose?\u201d\nIn this episode Dr. Rick and Forrest explore what authenticity is, where it comes from, and whether it\u2019s actually a good thing to be more authentic. They talk about what we really mean when we use the word \u201cauthenticity,\u201d the fragmented nature of the self, and problems with unregulated self expression. They then turn towards how we can include all of ourselves, act from our values, and become at peace with who we are.\xa0\nYou can watch this episode on YouTube.\nKey Topics:\n0:00: Introduction\n2:35: How Rick thinks about authenticity\n6:10: Congruence, presentation, and the difference between honest and good\n13:45: A personal example of authenticity from Rick and Forrest\n17:00: Self-disclosure as a factor of intimacy\n19:45: What parts of ourselves are we being authentic to?\n23:15: Vulnerability and aspiration\n28:10: Carl Rogers\u2019 idea of the perceived self and the ideal self\n33:20: Is self-improvement authentic?\n36:30: Unconditional positive regard, and embodiment\n40:10: Naming what you\u2019re feeling, the vastness of the psyche, and self-honesty\n46:25: Having a secure environment for aspirational change\n48:45: Individualism, social roles, and intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation\n53:05: Archetypes, the shadow, and integration\n59:20: Recap\nSupport the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nSponsors\nFactor delivers fresh, never-frozen, fully prepared meals right to your door. Head to factormeals.com/beingwell50 and use code beingwell50 to get 50% off.\xa0\nThe Turning Points podcast is BACK with a new season. Check out season 3 of Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health wherever you get your podcasts.\nZocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need, and deliver the type of experience you want. Head to zocdoc.com/being and download the Zocdoc app for FREE.\nJoin over a million people using BetterHelp, the world\u2019s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!\nWant to sleep better? Try the Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.\nFinally get that project off the ground with Squarespace! Head to squarespace.com/beingwell for a free trial, and when you\u2019re ready to launch use coupon code BEINGWELL to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.\nConnect with the show:\n\nSubscribe on iTunes\n\nFollow Forrest on YouTube\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Forrest on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nVisit Forrest's website