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Are You Living Your Truth or Someone Else's Expectations?

Author
Jana and Jason Shelfer
Published
Fri 22 Aug 2025
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Are You Living Your Truth or Someone Else's Expectations? (Living Lucky® Podcast)

Have you ever felt afraid to simply be yourself? In this deeply vulnerable and insightful Living Lucky® Podcastepisode, Jason and Jana Banana tackle the uncomfortable truth about why we often hide parts of ourselves to fit in, and how to reclaim your personal freedom.

This episode is a masterclass in personal development and self-help, packed with powerful "nuggets of wisdom" to help you:

  • Unpack Your Vices: Explore why we seek to numb our feelings with things like alcohol, comfort food, or shopping. Understand that the real problem is often a deep-seated fear of simply feeling your feelings.
  • Break Free from Labels: Hear Jana's raw story of the unexpected judgment she faced from both sides of the sobervs. drinker divide. Discover how labeling yourself creates expectations that limit your ability to evolve.
  • The "Let Them, Let Me" Tool: Learn from Mel Robbins' powerful concept of giving yourself a "permission slip" to evolve. The key to authentic living isn't about avoiding judgment, but developing the courage to be yourself despite it.
  • External vs. Internal Judgment: Uncover the startling truth that the judgment you fear from others often stems from your own critical inner voice. Recognizing this limiting belief is your first step toward true freedom.
  • The Courage to Change: Realize that it's okay to evolve, change your mind, and take a "left turn" in life. This episode is a call to be brave, embrace your vulnerability, and ride on your own line, regardless of the "rub of non-acceptance."

Are you ready to stop living for others and start living your truth? Could you embrace a more authentic, courageous, and joyful life? Tune in and start Living Lucky®!

How to be your authentic self. Overcoming fear of judgment. The courage to change your mind. Why we hide parts of ourselves. The emotional intelligence of feeling your feelings. Navigating social pressure and expectations. The role of alcohol in numbing feelings. Learning self-acceptance and giving yourself permission. Mel Robbins 'Let Them' tool explained. How can I be more authentic? How do I stop fearing what others think of me? What are self-imposed limitations? How can I face my emotions instead of numbing them? What does it mean to give yourself a pe

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