You Are a Badass: Unlock Your Most Authentic Self in 4 Proven Steps
About this episode
<p>In this episode, renowned researcher, bestselling author, and total badass Ritu Bhasin will help you step into your power.</p><p> </p><p>Her work proves that a better life begins when you stop trying to fit in and start showing up as your authentic self.</p><p> </p><p>Does this sound like you?</p><p> </p><ul><li>You say yes to fit in.</li><li>You stay silent and let others talk over you during meetings.</li><li>You never ask for that raise you’ve earned.</li><li>You let your partner and friends make all the decisions.</li><li>You don’t have big goals because you’re afraid to fail.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>Before you waste another day of your life pretending to be someone you're not, listen to this life-changing episode. </p><p> </p><p>You deserve better.</p><p> </p><p>This episode will teach you how to make the rules and be who you want to be.</p><p> </p><p>Ritu and I will teach you how to claim your confidence and live a bolder, badass life in 4 simple steps.</p><p> </p><p>Game ON.</p><p> </p><p>This is your time. Take it.</p><p> </p><p>Xo, Mel</p><p> </p><p><strong>In this episode, you’ll learn:</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li>05:27: Why Ritu wanted to make an entire video about how to pronounce her name.</li><li>09:08: What it means to stand in your power.</li><li>12:53: Are you masking your true identity?</li><li>18:32: Feeling comfortable with yourself vs. hiding who you really are…</li><li>22:24: The pressure to perform shows up in the body in these ways…</li><li>27:02: The #1 thing Ritu did to bring more belonging and authenticity into her life. </li><li>29:24: 3 steps to conquer uncomfortable situations.</li><li>31:42: The mantra that Ritu repeats to herself to stay in control.</li><li>37:11: The only thing you can control are your actions. </li><li>43:48: The most important version of your “self” looks like this..</li><li>47:32: How to make others feel like they belong, too, and why that matters.</li><li>49:52: You have 3 versions of your "self" - here’s what they are.</li><li>52:54: We are all adults stuck in a middle school brain.</li><li>58:38: The #1 takeaway I want you to get from this conversation.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank">Disclaimer</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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