Breaking Free From Proving to Improving | Episode 1
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What happens when you discover your ladder of success is leaning against the wrong wall?
In this pilot episode of Safe to be Seen, hosts Brandon and Darci Burke share their raw journey from outward success to inner authenticity. Brandon opens up about battling severe depression despite appearing to "have it all," while Darci reveals how somatic healing transformed her relationship with her own body.
🎯 Key Topics:
• From fixed mindset to growth mindset: embracing the beginner's journey
• The hidden cost of perfectionism and people-pleasing
• How vulnerability creates unexpected human connections
• Somatic practices for healing depression and anxiety
• Navigating major life transitions (including leaving high-control religions)
• Building authentic relationships with yourself, your partner, and your children
Why This Matters: If you've ever felt like you're living someone else's version of success, struggling with anxiety or depression, or going through a major life transition, this conversation offers hope and practical insights for finding your authentic path.
Coming Next: How leaving Mormonism became a catalyst for healing and the specific steps that transformed their mental health journey.
Safe to be Seen is for anyone ready to drop the mask and discover what's possible when you feel truly safe to be yourself.
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