Code Switching, Authenticity, & Masking

BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Hi, pretty people! This is my final new episode of 2024, but don’t worry—over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing encore episodes of some of your favorites that continue to spark questions and conversations. Fresh episodes will be back in 2025, so stay tuned!For this special episode, we’re diving into three misunderstood concepts that many of us navigate every day: code switching, authenticity, and masking.Here’s what we’re talking about:What is Code Switching? Adjusting your language, tone, and behavior to fit different environments like work or social gatherings.What is Masking? Suppressing parts of yourself to fit in or avoid judgment.What Does Authenticity Mean? Showing up as your true, unfiltered self.We’ll also explore how to balance these concepts in a way that feels authentic to you. While code switching and masking aren’t inherently bad, using them intentionally can help create feelings of safety and comfort. Awareness is the key to navigating these behaviors effectively.Here are a few tips we’ll cover:Create flexibility in how you adapt to different environments.Journal about what feels most authentic in certain situations.Notice when you’re masking or code switching and why.Set small intentions to show up as “more you” every day.Join me as we explore how to navigate these complex behaviors while staying true to yourself. Awareness is the first step to finding balance, and I’m here to help you get started.Let’s wrap up 2024 with this thought-provoking conversation and step into the new year with more intention and self-awareness!Want to listen to another episode to expand on this further? Episode 16- Matching Your Identity With IntegrityWant to know more about living a slowed down life?!Simple Shortcuts to Peace Course - https://stephanieodea.com/peaceNew Year, New You Mini Challenge - https://stephanieodea.com/newyouJoin me for my LIVE Masterclass - https://stephanieodea.com/masterclass/Website - https://stephanieodea.comBlog - https://stephanieodea.com/blog/Slow Living Podcast - https://stephanieodea.com/podcastSpeaking Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/speaking/Coaching Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/coaching/Courses - https://stephanieodea.com/courses/Contact - stephanieodea.com/contact/

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If you are ready to ditch Hustle Culture for good while continuing to meet your personal and professional goals you are in the right place. I’m your host, Stephanie O’Dea, and I work with overachievers from all over the world who are ready to stop living life in Triage Mode and start living the life of their dreams – one filled with abundance, joy, and a sense of purpose. Life is meant to be enjoyed – not endured. Do you feel like life is passing you by? Between caring for aging parents, supporting your kids, and juggling a million responsibilities, it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning. You’ve spent so much time taking care of everyone else that you’ve forgotten how to take care of YOU. It doesn’t have to be this way. 🌟 Imagine this instead: Waking up feeling calm, in control, and at peace. Finally carving out time to breathe, rest, and prioritize yourself—without guilt. Creating a life where you feel fulfilled, supported, and like you’re truly living, not just surviving. In the Slow Living podcast, you’ll learn practical, easy-to-follow strategies to break free from the overwhelm and reclaim your life. 👩‍🦰 This is for you if: You feel like you’re stretched too thin and still not enough. You’re constantly busy but never feel accomplished. You’re ready to stop drowning and start thriving. ✨ It’s time to save yourself, find your calm, and start living the life you deserve. Listen now to learn more and take the first step toward peace. 🕊️ Hosted by New York Times best-selling author of the new Slow Living: Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven World. Stephanie O'Dea is the founder of the AYearofSlowCooking.com website and StephanieODea.com. O'Dea garnered notoriety when she followed through on her New Year's Resolution to use her crockpot slow cooker everyday for a year and write about it online. She and her husband of over 25 yrs have three children and live in the San Francisco Bay area.