Soul Wide Open with Michelle Renee

Unhiding is a deeply personal journey that involves revealing your true self, both to yourself and to others. It is not about making bold statements or being loud; rather, it is a subtle and often quiet process of self-discovery and acceptance. In this episode of the Soul Wide Open podcast, host Michelle Renee emphasizes that many people may not even realize they are hiding parts of themselves. This concealment can stem from various factors, including shame, fear of judgment, and past trauma. The act of unhiding involves confronting these hidden aspects and embracing them, which can be a daunting task. Michelle describes unhiding as a "quiet revealing" that is both personal and intimate. It requires a level of honesty with oneself that many may find challenging. This honesty is crucial because until we are truthful with ourselves, it becomes difficult to be authentic with others. The journey of unhiding is not about seeking external validation or approval; instead, it is about understanding and accepting who we are at our core. Join her for a heartfelt discussion filled with practical tools and encouragement to live openly and authentically. Talking Points: 00:02:00 - The Art of Unhiding 00:03:03 - Three Top Ways People Hide 00:05:02 - The Cost of Hiding 00:07:01 - Being Agreeable and People-Pleasing 00:10:00 - Putting Yourself First 00:13:05 - Saying No and Protecting Your Energy 00:15:05 - Emotional Loneliness and Resentment 00:16:10 - Hiding Behind Strength and Self-Sufficiency 00:18:10 - Asking for Help 00:20:07 - Vulnerability and Relationships 00:22:05 - Allowing Others to Help 00:23:10 - Replacing "I Don't Need Anyone" with "I Am Allowed to Need" 00:24:20 - Intellectualizing and Over-Spiritualizing Feelings 00:26:16 - Feeling Pain to Heal 00:28:05 - Emotional Numbness and Healing 00:30:03 - Physical Transformation and Feeling Emotions 00:32:02 - Raw Emotion Before Lessons 00:33:06 - The Messiness of Unhiding 00:34:09 - Using AI to Create Music 00:36:08 - The Joy of Unhiding 00:37:11 - Truth Sharing vs. Oversharing 00:38:14 - Encouragement to Unhide Quotes: "Sometimes the right thing for you is not the right thing for somebody else and that's okay." "Stop just being easy and agreeable. It doesn't matter if somebody doesn't like your choice that you're making for yourself, that's on them." "Instead of saying, I don't need anyone, replace that with, I am allowed to need." "I want to bleed. I want to, I want to tend to that wound. I want to feel that pain." "Unhiding is messy. That's how you know it's real." "The moment you stop hiding, you give everyone else permission to come out too." Stay Connected: Don't miss out on more inspiring conversations and stories on the Soul Wide Open podcast. Subscribe now and join us on this journey of healing, growth, and living with your soul wide open. Connect with Michelle: My Website https://michelle-renee.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_michellerenee_ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@themichellerenee VERB Media Group https://verbmediagroup.com/ Useful Resources: Order my #1 Best -Selling Memoir Nine Days on Amazon https://amzn.to/4acIkt1 Soul Wide Open Podcast On Spotify https://spoti.fi/49lrveA Join the Soul Wide Open FB Group http://www.facebook.com/groups/soulwideopen Watch our CBS/Paramount Plus Special https://www.cbs.com/shows/video/3I6R18rj_blqVVaBkwyyO901NuyQUKZ_/