Today's chat with Bianca Hughes is near and dear to my heart. If you're on my email list or you follow me on social, we've discussed the importance of honoring ourselves and who we are OUTSIDE of being mothers. I recently began that journey for myself, and it has definitely made me a more present and relaxed mother and partner. Embracing and celebrating all of the parts that make up who you are is the perfect example of authentic living.

If you're someone who struggles with living authentically and you want to find your true self, I encourage you to have a listen! Bianca breaks down her work as an authenticity coach (yes, she offers virtual sessions!) and gives pointers to start your journey of living authentically and overcoming perfectionism. FULL SHOWNOTES HERE

• What is an authenticity coach?
• The importance of overcoming perfectionism and embracing authentic living
• Dealing with unrealistic expectations as women and mothers
• The effects of intergenerational trauma and post traumatic slave syndrome on Black mothers
• Taking time, as a society, for self-reflection and personal development
• Bianca's four tips for authentic living
• Bianca's 2 minute body scan exercise
• Why it's important to PUT YOURSELF FIRST
• Why meditation is important and how it helps
• Bianca's practice in Dunwoody, GA

• 21 Insights For Authentic Living, by Cherlene Wilson

• Living Against The Grain: How To Make Decisions That Lead To Authentic Life, by Tim Muldoon

Bianca Hughes is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Authenticity Coach and the owner of Authentically Be You Counseling. She specializes in helping women who are struggling with overcoming perfectionism and who want to embrace authentic living.

Bianca actually began her personal journey with authenticity very early on. Growing up in London with Caribbean roots, Bianca prided herself on her raw honesty until she began to realize it was always more judgmental and directed at other people rather than herself. She began the work of recognizing her strengths and areas of improvement, and embracing her true authentic self.

Today, Bianca Hughes helps her patients in therapy and through her work as an authenticity coach.

www.AuthenticallyBeYou.com

I recently wrote about how applying the concepts that Bianca and I discussed in this interview have helped me be a better mom. If this is something you struggle with as well, check it out!

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