In this opening episode of our three-part Authenticity Series, Nick and Karis dive into the hidden scripts we inherit from our families, culture, and ancestors. From epigenetics and generational trauma to people-pleasing, guilt, shame, and the inner critic — they uncover how much of what we carry was never truly ours to begin with.

This conversation blends personal stories, hard truths, and empowering insights from thinkers like Mark Wolynn, Gabor Maté, Florence Scovel Shinn, and Michael Neil. You’ll walk away with the awareness that while patterns may not have started with you, the power to end them — and to reclaim your authenticity — is in your hands.

Three Key Takeaways

- Inherited Scripts Shape Our Story

Trauma and beliefs can be passed down for generations, but they don’t define your destiny.

Ask yourself: Whose voice do I hear in my self-criticism — and is it really mine?

- Survival Strategies Aren’t Authenticity

People-pleasing, guilt, and negative self-talk may have protected you once, but they keep you from fully living now.

Ask yourself: What label was placed on me that I’m finally ready to release?

- Authenticity Is Unlearning, Not Improving

Coming back to your true self means peeling away false identities and rewriting the script of your life.

Ask yourself: What would authenticity look like if I wasn’t afraid of being the villain in someone else’s story?

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