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How to become authentic


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**Lena:** Hey everyone, welcome back to your personalized podcast from BeFreed! I'm Lena, and I'm here with Eli, and we are absolutely thrilled to dive into something that touches every single one of us-how to become truly authentic.
**Eli:** That's right, Lena! And you know what's fascinating? This isn't just some abstract concept we're throwing around. We're talking about that deep sense of alignment when who you are on the inside matches how you show up in the world. Today we're exploring insights from some incredible sources that really break down this journey.
**Lena:** Exactly! Because authenticity isn't just a buzzword-it's about living with that internal compass Mike Bayer talks about in "Best Self," where you're not constantly performing or wearing masks that hide your true self.