In this episode, I explore the connection between truth-telling and freedom, sharing a bit of my own journey and how honesty has become my pathway to liberation.

Episode Highlights:

• Why freedom begins with radical honesty—to yourself first, then others
• The three main reasons we lie: self-protection, comfort-seeking, and shame
• How our lies create energetic splits that drain our power and authenticity
• Why we unconsciously choose perceived safety over truth (and how this backfires)
• Practical steps to start identifying where you're not being honest in your life
• How truth-telling transforms your relationships, career, and sense of self
• The temporary discomfort of honesty leads to lasting freedom and peace
• You can't change what you refuse to see or acknowledge

Find the original blog post for this episode at: closertowhole.com/how-to-feel-free

Want to go deeper? Learn how using a pendulum can help you uncover where you might be being dishonest with yourself. Check out my pendulum episode or find the blog post at: closertowhole.com/how-to-use-a-pendulum

Remember: Truth-telling isn't about being perfect or having all the answers. It's about getting curious about where you might be hiding from yourself and gently bringing those hidden parts into the light. Your lies aren't your enemy—they're often trying to protect you—but they've outlived their usefulness. Freedom is waiting on the other side of your honesty. It might feel scary at first, but it's the most direct path to the life you actually want to be living.

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In this episode, I explore what it truly means to accept reality and how our resistance to what's happening around us creates unnecessary suffering in our lives. I dive deep into understanding why we resist, how to recognize when we're doing it, and practical steps to break free from these patterns.

Episode Highlights:

• Why resistance is actually the root of most of our struggles and suffering
• How to recognize the difference between what's actually happening and our resistance to it
• Understanding that resistance is often about avoiding uncomfortable emotions, not the situation itself
• How resistance blocks our ability to manifest and keeps our vibration low
• Practical techniques for moving from resistance to acceptance, even in difficult circumstances
• The power of feeling our emotions instead of avoiding them

Find the original blog post for this episode at: closertowhole.com/accepting-reality

Remember: Accepting reality isn't about giving up or being passive. It's about stopping the internal fight that drains your energy and keeps you stuck. When you can meet what's happening with acceptance and compassion, you create space for real solutions and authentic change. Your emotions are always guiding you toward truth and healing—trust the process and be gentle with yourself as you practice.

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In this episode, I dive into why positive affirmations sometimes fall flat and explore the key to making your thoughts and intentions actually stick and create real change in your life.

Episode Highlights:

• Why jumping straight to big affirmations can backfire and create more stress
• The affirmation ladder technique: building believable steps toward your goals
• The importance of clearing the way and being open to releasing old beliefs
• Your "negative" thoughts and habits are often trying to help or protect you in some way
• What it means to "feed" your dreams instead of unconsciously nourishing your problems
• Why resistance and uncomfortable emotions are actually part of the manifesting process
• Practical steps for identifying what's blocking your affirmations from taking hold
• Compassion and curiosity toward yourself accelerate the process more than force ever will

Find the original blog post for this episode at: closertowhole.com/positive-thoughts-and-affirmations

Remember: Making affirmations stick isn't about believing harder or repeating them more often. It's about meeting yourself where you are, building believable bridges to where you want to be, and being willing to clear away what's no longer serving you. Your thoughts are powerful, but they work best when paired with emotional alignment and genuine self-compassion. Trust the process, feed your dreams, and watch as your new reality begins to unfold naturally.

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