Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst

Sideways

Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst

  • Being Authentic

Being Authentic

Thursday 16th May 2024

Explore the importance of being your true self with hosts Graham Landi and Martin Pankhurst as they share personal stories and valuable insights.
47 minutes
Engaging
Informative
Humorous
Honest
Supportive

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Sideways
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Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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The Journey to Authenticity: A Sideways Chat

Episode Overview

  • Being true to yourself is crucial for meaningful relationships.
  • Social media can challenge our authenticity.
  • Different life stages impact our sense of self.
  • Shame and guilt can hinder authenticity.
  • Authenticity requires emotional resilience and vulnerability.
You can't properly connect with people without vulnerability.
In this episode of Sideways, hosts Graham Landi and Martin Pankhurst dive into the importance of being authentic. They kick things off with a light-hearted chat about their lack of interest in the Northern Lights and their shared enthusiasm for cow cuddling. Martin recalls the shame of coming last in a race, sparking a conversation about whether it's ever okay to cheat on a test. The discussion then shifts to the core theme: authenticity.
They explore how being true to oneself can forge meaningful relationships and why it's often challenging to maintain this authenticity, especially in today's social media-driven world. The hosts share personal anecdotes and reflect on how different stages of life impact our sense of self. They also touch on the Native American belief that we drift away from our true selves after birth, only to rediscover it later in life.
The episode wraps up with a humorous yet poignant reflection on how authenticity is a continuous journey, filled with both rewards and challenges. Don't miss this engaging conversation that combines humour, personal stories, and valuable insights into living an authentic life.