Revisiting Shedding the Armour: Unraveling the Layers of Masks and Personas We Use for Protection

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Welcome back to Your Authentic Self, the podcast that explores the journey to self-discovery and embracing our truest selves.

In today's episode, titled "Shedding the Armour: Unraveling the Layers of Masks and Personas We Use for Protection," we delve into the intriguing concept of how we protect ourselves from the outside world.

Join us as we discuss the metaphorical weight we carry, the masks we wear, and the false personas we create to shield ourselves from vulnerability and hurt.

Through personal experiences, anecdotes, and thought-provoking analysis, we unravel the complexities of armouring, masks, and personas, and their significance in our quest for authenticity.

So, get ready to embark on an introspective journey with us as we navigate the fascinating realms of self-protection and peel back the layers to reveal our true selves. This is Your Authentic Self.

00:01:06 Primary school memory: fear of teacher's correction and developing armor for protection.
00:03:35 Armoring is about effectively protecting oneself like a suit of armor.
00:08:22 Wearing a mask is sometimes necessary for privacy.
00:12:11 Recognizing compassion in discussing mask-wearing and personal growth.
00:12:54 It is important to communicate compassionately and encourage self-reflection to remove masks and embrace authenticity.
00:18:46 Early coping strategies hinder adult connections. It's like two people in armor struggling to connect. Difficult to be intimate.
00:21:46 Discontentment in relationship, lack of communication, loneliness, disconnect from emotions.
00:24:36 People wear armor to hide vulnerability and often communicate inauthentically.
00:28:07 The child raised him up and he learned to accept change.
00:29:46 Exploring vulnerability as an adult and how it differs from the past.
00:32:49 The mind creates a perceived risk, cautioning against vulnerability.
00:36:54 Feeling unsafe due to inauthenticity.
00:40:55 Don't judge others for their appearances or masks.
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