Jim Squire Psychotherapy

11/29/2025

In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful
and most challenging parts of emotional healing: the courage to be authentic.

Many of us learned early in life that our true feelings, needs, or personality weren’t acceptable. To stay connected to our families, communities, or culture, we traded authenticity for belonging. We learned to mute ourselves, stay small, stay agreeable, or stay silent not because we were weak, but because we were protecting ourselves.

But these protective patterns have a cost.

In this conversation, we dive into:

⭐ Why authenticity often feels unsafe.
⭐ How childhood adaptations turn into adult anxiety, people-pleasing, or emotional disconnection
⭐ The link between inauthenticity and physical health
⭐ How being unknown in relationships leads to loneliness
⭐ The path back to your true Self — gently and compassionately

We explore what it really means to “come home” to yourself, why authenticity is not self-indulgent but life-giving, and how reclaiming your voice can transform both your mental and physical well-being.

This episode offers insight, grounding, and hope for anyone who has ever felt disconnected from their true self.

If you’re ready to move from surviving to thriving, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

11/29/2025

In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful — and most challenging — parts of emotional healing: the courage to be authentic.Many of us learned earl...

11/28/2025

https://www.jimsquire.org/post/authenticity

Authenticity has become a buzzword in wellness and self-development — yet for many people, the idea of “being yourself” feels confusing, intimidating, or even unsafe. At its core, authenticity is not about being bold, loud, or radically transparent.

11/24/2025

Mindfulness isn't just about emptying your mind it's about finally noticing what's in your mind without getting pulled into it

Small moments Big changes...

Want to learn more? Click the link in the bio to schedule a free consultation with Jim 😊🙏✨️

11/24/2025

You are far more resilient than you give yourself credit for. 😊🙏✨️

11/23/2025

The greatest Journey you'll ever take is the inner Journey...

Where do I start? Download my inner Edge leadership handbook and try some of the exercises it will take you down a path of becoming more self-aware.

Link in my bio 😊✨️🙏

11/15/2025

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) helps couples move from disconnection to deeper bonding by identifying the emotional patterns underneath conflict.

It’s not about blame — it’s about understanding what each partner is really needing: safety, closeness, reassurance, or support.

When we understand the pattern, we can change the pattern.

11/12/2025

Surround yourself with people aknowledge your value ✨️

11/10/2025

Interested in Transforming Your Leadership.

Click the link in the Bio and get your free Inner Edge Leadership booklet.

11/02/2025

An inability to be accountable or to admit when you're wrong is one of the most common issues in families that leads to estrangement.

Generally rooted in lack of emotional maturity this pattern typically doesn't get better unless someone actively works on it.

Better boundaries are helpful, not expecting accountability from people that never give it is at least a step towards being less disappointed.

10/29/2025

Typically the most successful leaders are authentic leaders and you can't be authentic if you're hiding yourself. The only way to be authentic is to uncover what is keeping you from being authentic work on those insecurities fears Etc. Gain self awareness and understanding self-acceptance, all of this is Within Reach and necessary if you want to be an Effective leader.

Interested in a free 15 minute consultation with Jim, click on the link in the bio 😊🙏

10/26/2025

Forest bathing, or Shinrin-yoku, is the practice of mindfully immersing yourself in nature to improve well-being, using all five senses to connect with the forest environment.