Everyone loves the idea of being authentic—until it asks something of you.

In this episode, Nick and Karis dive into the real cost of authenticity: rejection, discomfort, and the vulnerability that comes with being truly seen.

They unpack how nervous system regulation shapes our ability to live and speak truth, why discernment is the quiet twin of authenticity, and how to navigate relationships when your growth triggers others.

Through lived examples, practical nervous system wisdom, and heartfelt reflection, they explore how to hold your truth without performance—and how peace becomes the ultimate payoff for courage.

Key Takeaways

1. Authenticity always costs something—approval, comfort, or predictability—but the price of pretending is higher.
2. True authenticity starts in the body. Regulation precedes discernment, and nervous system safety allows real expression.
3. You can’t be authentic without vulnerability. Stop performing for belonging and start expressing from calm truth, not chaos.

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