Speak Your Truth and Set Yourself (and Others) Free

HEARTFIRST with Ifoma and Jess

The title makes it sound so easy but sometimes it’s really not. Sometimes speaking our truth is really effing hard. There can be backlash especially if our truth involves other people who would prefer we didn’t. Speaking the truth can be highly inconvenient if you are expecting approval and validation from anyone. Yet sharing our experiences openly liberates us from all sorts of feelings we may be carrying (shame and guilt being just a few examples). This episode is inspired by a social media post I shared today in which I was open and vulnerable in detailing a theme of my childhood. We all have * stuff * (aka trauma, as harsh as the word sounds). It’s universal. Sharing in this way is not comfortable but I choose to because it’s a top priority for me; part of what inspires me most is that my healing is also your healing. The more we speak our truth and own our stories the more we empower others to heal and share theirs. It’s not about hurting anyone although everyone is entitled to their feelings. For me, it’s essential to becoming more of who I’ve always been. I wish this for you. Speaking your truth and owning your * full * story will empower you in an extraordinary way. Feel free to join me (when you feel ready, or almost ready).