06/16/2026
Lately, I’ve been thinking about what it actually means to be authentic. Not the curated, social-media version—but the kind that is heavy, disruptive, and incredibly freeing.
At a recent family gathering, a relative of mine quietly drew a line in the sand. They decided they were done staying in spaces where they had to shrink, hide, or filter themselves just to keep everyone else comfortable.
Watching them enforce that boundary left me wrestling with a really big question:
How do we show up as our full, unapologetic selves while still making sure we leave enough room for other people to do the same?
If we have zero filter, we risk crowding people out. But if we shrink to keep the peace, we’re really just practicing avoidance.
In my latest blog post, I’m getting honest about this messy balance, why social media completely misunderstands boundaries, and a game-changing piece of advice my therapist gave me about making space for others.
Read the full post and join the conversation here:
I’ve seen the word "authenticity" thrown around a lot these days, usually alongside images of filtered morning coffee or perfectly curated "no-makeup" selfies. But there is a version of it that is much heavier, much more disruptive, and ultimately much more freeing. It’s called Radical Authentic...
