Ep 140: Stop Performing and Start Living with Unapologetic Authenticity
Sun Feb 01 2026
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What does it really mean to perform in your life?
In this episode of Real, Brave, & Unstoppable, we explore how performing often shows up in subtle ways—editing yourself, second-guessing your truth, or living by the “shoulds” to feel accepted or safe.
I share a personal dating example that highlights how performing doesn’t always come from insecurity, but from a desire for clarity, self-respect, and choice. From there, we unpack why we perform, the hidden cost of doing so, and how to begin living with unapologetic authenticity.
This episode is an invitation to stop managing how you’re perceived and start making choices that are aligned with who you really are.
In this episode:
What performing really is (and what it’s not)Why we learn to edit ourselvesHow performing shows up in dating, work, and wellnessThe hidden cost of living this wayWhat unapologetic authenticity actually looks likeSimple steps to stop performing and start living more honestly
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Send us a text What does it really mean to perform in your life? In this episode of Real, Brave, & Unstoppable, we explore how performing often shows up in subtle ways—editing yourself, second-guessing your truth, or living by the “shoulds” to feel accepted or safe. I share a personal dating example that highlights how performing doesn’t always come from insecurity, but from a desire for clarity, self-respect, and choice. From there, we unpack why we perform, the hidden cost of doing so, and how to begin living with unapologetic authenticity. This episode is an invitation to stop managing how you’re perceived and start making choices that are aligned with who you really are. In this episode: What performing really is (and what it’s not)Why we learn to edit ourselvesHow performing shows up in dating, work, and wellnessThe hidden cost of living this wayWhat unapologetic authenticity actually looks likeSimple steps to stop performing and start living more honestly === Resources === Wellness Wake Up: $99 Intro Coaching Session A one-hour session to clarify aligned, actionable goals across body, mind, and spirit.Free Quiz: What's Your Habit Hangup? Support the show Want more? For more information about the podcast, visit www.realbraveunstoppable.com. To learn more about your host, Kortney Rivard, visit www.kortneyrivard.com Follow Kortney on Social media: Instagram Facebook