566. How to Meet Your Self with Dr. Nicole LePera

Self-Discovery

Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik introduce Dr. Nicole LePera and her new workbook, 'How to Meet Yourself,' which aims to help individuals discover their true selves. Nicole explains that the inspiration for the workbook came from her experience with clients who struggled to implement lasting changes despite increased self-awareness 1. The workbook provides practical tools and exercises to help people reconnect with their bodies and cultivate emotional resilience 1.

Knowing, reading books, having tools, only takes us as far as actually implementing those tools.

--- Dr. Nicole LePera

Krista and Lindsey appreciate how Nicole integrates spirituality with therapy, making her approach accessible and transformative 2.

   

Authentic Self

Nicole discusses the concept of the 'authentic self,' which she describes as the essence or soul that makes each person unique. She emphasizes the importance of practical application in the healing journey, focusing on daily tools to help individuals connect with their authentic selves 3. The workbook is designed to guide people through this process, ultimately helping them remain connected to their true selves as they navigate life's changes 3.

The workbook starts out with describing your habit self and all of these cyclical thoughts, feelings, and coping mechanisms that we've developed.

--- Dr. Nicole LePera

Nicole believes that discovering one's authentic self is an ongoing process, with each person’s journey being unique and evolving over time 3.

   

Practicing Authenticity

Practicing authenticity involves embracing the ever-changing nature of the self. Nicole shares that she feels most connected to her authentic self when she is in a flow state, teaching or communicating 4. Krista and Lindsey discuss the importance of accepting the mystery of who we are and the beauty of our ever-unfolding nature 4.

I think that's just one of the uniqueness of our human, is that we are evolving creatures.

--- Dr. Nicole LePera

Aging gracefully also plays a role in authenticity, as Nicole notes that with age, people often become more comfortable with themselves and less concerned with external validation 5.