The Smile That Hides the Ache: Waking Up from Autopilot
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The Smile That Hides the Ache: Waking Up from Autopilot
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In this vulnerable and powerful episode of Project I Am, Dr. David Schlosz peels back the mask many of us wear—the smile that hides the ache. Centered around his original spoken word poem, David explores how we often live on autopilot, clinging to humor, charm, and control as coping strategies rooted in early survival.
Drawing from Internal Family Systems, trauma research, and personal reflection, this episode unpacks how defensive ego states and old patterns become our default identities—even when they no longer serve us. Through storytelling, insight, and a guided mindfulness practice, David gently invites us to come home to ourselves, reminding us that we don’t have to perform to be loved.
This is an invitation to wake up. To be present. And to know, maybe for the first time, that being here—just as you are—is enough.