What does it actually mean to “be yourself”?

In this Weekend Edition, we explore the idea that much of modern life requires us to perform, at work, in relationships, and even with ourselves.

From workplace behaviour to parenting to relationships, we explore the tension between authenticity and performance, and whether “being yourself” is actually useful advice at all.

This episode examines:

• ​The concept of authenticity and whether it’s achievable
• ​The role of “masks” in professional and personal life
• ​How self-awareness changes the way we show up
• ​Why pretending isn’t always dishonest — and can sometimes be necessary

A deep discussion on identity, behaviour, and the choices we make about how we present ourselves to the world.

In Short:

• ​00:00 Weekend Edition — no structure, real conversation
• ​02:30 The problem with “being yourself”
• ​07:10 Why everyone is pretending (all the time)
• ​12:40 The idea of “masks” in work and life
• ​18:20 Knowing yourself vs performing
• ​25:00 Parenting, roles, and authenticity
• ​32:10 Can you be fully authentic anywhere?
• ​38:00 Conscious behaviour vs fake behaviour
• ​45:00 The risk of becoming only a role
• ​50:00 Meaning of life — do you choose it?

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