What does it mean to be authentic and would that be something of value to you? What if investing in your own self and in living a more authentic life was something that could empower you - and everything that you do? And how if you could start experimenting with it right away in your day-to-day activities?

Join us as we welcome the insightful Professor Katherine Bruns (FHM Psychology Dep. Hannover), affectionately known as Kay, who shares her journey from Jersey in the Channel Islands to her transformative experiences in Nepal.
Kay's background as a research psychologist provides a rich foundation for our dive into the realms of authenticity and of being oneself.

In this episode we explore how personal and societal influences can and do shape who we think we are and what we can do to check if we are being true to ourselves.

Through her expert lens, Kay introduces us to the two main psychological schools of thought on the true self, sparking a thoughtful discussion that encourages listeners to reflect on their own paths to personal fulfillment.

Inspired by Bronnie Ware's poignant book, "The Five Regrets of the Dying," we venture into the themes of authenticity and regret, examining how societal and familial pressures often lead to inauthentic living.

Kay's insights into cognitive dissonance illuminate the mental gymnastics we perform to justify staying in comfortable yet unfulfilling situations. This chapter underscores the vital importance of aligning our actions with our core values to avoid future regrets and achieve true fulfillment - inside yourself first!

As we wrap up our thought-provoking dialogue, we explore the balance between authenticity and social obligations, touching on the concept of well-being.
We also mention the idea of expressing authenticity in non-verbal mediums, such as music, and how recognizing internal signals we can feel on our bodies, can guide us toward a more genuine life.

This episode invites you to reconsider what it means to be truly authentic and offers food for thought for discovering that authenticity inside your own self and maintaining it throughout life's various stages.

Join us on this enlightening and spontaneous journey to start discovering the essence of living an authentic and fulfilling life!

Contacts: Prof. Katherine Bruns, Katherine.bruns@fh-mittelstand.de Fachhochschule des Mittelstands (FHM), Psychology Department, Hannover.

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