Performance Over Authenticity
Nicole shares her journey of navigating a lack of emotional support within her family, leading her to suppress her true feelings. She learned that performing well in school and sports was the key to gaining attention and connection, but this came at the cost of disconnecting from her authentic self. The struggle between meeting family expectations and honoring her own needs left her feeling overwhelmed and unfulfilled.In this clip
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Breaking Old Patterns and Stepping Into The True You with Dr. Nicole LePera (The Holistic Psychologist)
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