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How do you silence the voice that tells you you’re not enough? How do you find the courage to stop lying to yourself? And how do you discover that your want—whatever it is—is reason enough to change your life?
The stories we tell ourselves about our worthiness become the very prisons that prevent our healing. We craft narratives of inadequacy, build walls of shame, and accept quiet desperation over the uncertainty of change.
My guest today is Jennifer Pastiloff, a bestselling author and creator of the viral “On Being Human” workshops that integrate movement, writing, and radical vulnerability to foster profound human connection. As founder of The Manifest-Station and author of the newly released “Proof of Life,” Jennifer has transformed her journey from childhood trauma and emotional numbness into a blueprint for authentic living.
“Living in denial in order to avoid change will cost you yourself.”
– JENNIFER PASTILOFF
Today, we discuss:
- Self-Worth & Silencing the Inner Asshole
- Her Father’s Death & Childhood Trauma
- Sobriety Journey & Rigorous Self-Honesty
- Hearing Loss as Unexpected Superpower
- Permission to Live Authentically
For those who prefer a visual experience, the conversation is available on YouTube. As always, the audio version streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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