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The Key to Happiness: Tapping Into Your Authentic Self with Holly Hughes

March 05, 2024 • Episode 87

When we are living in alignment with our most authentic self, that is when we find true happiness in life. But as mothers, it can be a challenge to understand and embrace our individual identities - making it difficult to embody ourselves authentically. This week, intuitive healer and author Holly Hughes is joining me for a conversation on tapping into who we truly are and leaving expectations of perfect in the rearview mirror.

In this episode, Holly and I talk about:

The connection between authenticity and happiness
What we should expect from different relationships in our lives
Giving our kids space to be bored and explore their interests
How motherhood can impact a woman's identity and sense of self
Why it's best to start small when it comes to embracing your authentic self

A little about our guest:
Holly Hughes is an award-winning author, speaker, and intuitive healer who infuses her unique personal style, intuitive gifts, and personal healing stories to guide clients through a step-by-step process to help them claim their voice, passions, and self-worth. Her book REAL, NOT PERFECT How To Become Your Happy, Authentic Self will help you to stop hiding behind people's expectations and discover the version of you, you want to be.

To connect with Holly, follow her on Instagram @holly_hughes_intuitive or visit her website at www.hollyhughesintuitive.com.

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