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Are You Wearing a Mask? The Cost of Hiding Your True Self

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Content provided by Clare Deacon | Trauma-Informed Therapist, Positive Psychology Coach & Author of Blooming Happya, Clare Deacon | Trauma-Informed Therapist, Positive Psychology Coach, and Author of Blooming Happya. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Clare Deacon | Trauma-Informed Therapist, Positive Psychology Coach & Author of Blooming Happya, Clare Deacon | Trauma-Informed Therapist, Positive Psychology Coach, and Author of Blooming Happya or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me.

Do you feel like you're always "on"? Like you're editing yourself to fit in, avoid conflict, or be accepted? That’s not just being adaptable, it’s called masking, and it comes at a cost.

In this episode of The Happya Life Podcast, we dive into the psychology behind masking your true self, why so many of us do it without even realising, and how it affects your mental health, identity, and emotional well-being.

If you’ve ever felt:

  • Disconnected from who you really are
  • Drained by social situations
  • Like you're performing more than you're living...

…you’re not alone. And this episode is for you.

What we cover:

✔️ What masking is and where it comes from
✔️ The link between masking, anxiety, and burnout
✔️ How trauma, childhood roles, and people-pleasing patterns play into it
✔️ Real ways to start unmasking and reconnecting with your authentic self

This is for the high-functioning, heart-led, overthinking souls who are ready to stop performing and start being real.

🌸 Let’s Stay Connected: Your Healing Journey Deserves Support

Read Clare’s Book: Blooming Happya
Discover the story, tools, and transformation that started it all.
👉 happyacoach.com/bookstore

📲 Follow Clare on Instagram (Daily Truths + Real Talk):
@happyacoach

🎙️ Book a Free Clarity Call:
Need guidance, grounding, or space to speak? Let's talk.
👉 happyacoach.com/chat

📩 Join the Happya® Newsletter (Tools + Notes from Clare):
Weekly soul-checks, real-life insights, and practical tools.
👉 happyacoach.com/newsletter

🌐 Explore More at:
happyacoach.com

💌 Email Clare Directly: [email protected]

🎵 Music by LemonMusicStudio

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Content provided by Clare Deacon | Trauma-Informed Therapist, Positive Psychology Coach & Author of Blooming Happya, Clare Deacon | Trauma-Informed Therapist, Positive Psychology Coach, and Author of Blooming Happya. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Clare Deacon | Trauma-Informed Therapist, Positive Psychology Coach & Author of Blooming Happya, Clare Deacon | Trauma-Informed Therapist, Positive Psychology Coach, and Author of Blooming Happya or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

🪷If something in this spoke to you, I’d love to hear, message me.

Do you feel like you're always "on"? Like you're editing yourself to fit in, avoid conflict, or be accepted? That’s not just being adaptable, it’s called masking, and it comes at a cost.

In this episode of The Happya Life Podcast, we dive into the psychology behind masking your true self, why so many of us do it without even realising, and how it affects your mental health, identity, and emotional well-being.

If you’ve ever felt:

  • Disconnected from who you really are
  • Drained by social situations
  • Like you're performing more than you're living...

…you’re not alone. And this episode is for you.

What we cover:

✔️ What masking is and where it comes from
✔️ The link between masking, anxiety, and burnout
✔️ How trauma, childhood roles, and people-pleasing patterns play into it
✔️ Real ways to start unmasking and reconnecting with your authentic self

This is for the high-functioning, heart-led, overthinking souls who are ready to stop performing and start being real.

🌸 Let’s Stay Connected: Your Healing Journey Deserves Support

Read Clare’s Book: Blooming Happya
Discover the story, tools, and transformation that started it all.
👉 happyacoach.com/bookstore

📲 Follow Clare on Instagram (Daily Truths + Real Talk):
@happyacoach

🎙️ Book a Free Clarity Call:
Need guidance, grounding, or space to speak? Let's talk.
👉 happyacoach.com/chat

📩 Join the Happya® Newsletter (Tools + Notes from Clare):
Weekly soul-checks, real-life insights, and practical tools.
👉 happyacoach.com/newsletter

🌐 Explore More at:
happyacoach.com

💌 Email Clare Directly: [email protected]

🎵 Music by LemonMusicStudio

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