What if the highest tax you’re paying isn’t financial — but personal? In this episode of Finding Your Joy Spot, Leona introduces the concept of the Integrity Tax: the hidden cost of saying yes when you want to say no, of staying small when you’re called to more, and of silencing your truth.
Drawing on personal stories, Brené Brown’s research on resentment, and Gabor Maté’s insights on health, Leona unpacks how integrity tax accrues quietly — and what it takes to stop paying it.
You’ll discover:
-How integrity shows up through clarity, confidence, and courage.
-The real costs of living out of alignment.
-Practical prompts to help you audit your life and realign with your truth.
Because integrity isn’t about perfection — it’s about alignment. And the more aligned you are, the less you owe.
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Free reflection & resources:
Values Finding Tool: https://leonadevinne.kit.com/keynote
Blog post https://leonadevinne.com/personal-growth/the-integrity-tax/
Just Own You Retreat (Oct 18): https://leonadevinne.com/events/
Self-Compassion Meditation: https://share.transistor.fm/s/504a9ea9
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