Unleashing Your Hidden Self: Angela McKinney on Vulnerability and Growth
We live in unconscious agreements to keep these parts away. At one time, they may have caused us humiliation, neediness, shame, and regret. We are in a war with our heads. The work is learning how to let them emerge again, take up space, and form our unrealized lives.
Ever feel like parts of you are locked away, waiting for the right moment to emerge? Angela McKinney, an addiction-recovery expert, dives into this very topic in her podcast episode, 'The Part that Wants to Come Out'. Angela believes we often censor ourselves without even realizing it, thanks to unconscious agreements we've made to keep certain parts of us hidden. These agreements might stem from past experiences that left us feeling ashamed or regretful.
But what if embracing these hidden parts could lead to a richer, more fulfilling life? In this episode, Angela encourages listeners to create a safe space for self-expression. She shares techniques like dance, poetry, and music to help bring out those suppressed parts of ourselves. By doing so, we can break free from the internal chaos and isolation that come from being harsh and punitive towards ourselves.
Angela's approach is both practical and inspiring, offering a roadmap to self-healing and deeper authenticity. If you're ready to let your true self shine, this episode is a must-listen.