What if the life you’re meant to live starts with being real?
Too many of us are stuck chasing perfection, people-pleasing, or performing our way through life. But what if the key to real resilience is… authenticity?
🎙️ In this empowering conversation, I sit down with Nathan Andres — globally recognized coach, LGBTQ+ advocate, and author of Your REAL Life — to talk about what it truly means to get real, resilient, and aligned with your purpose.
✨ In this episode, we explore:
– The REAL Life framework for authenticity and personal growth
– How to turn adversity into “advertenity”
– The connection between energy, identity, and fulfillment
– How to manage burnout while staying in your power
– Why the relationship you have with yourself is everything
– Creating boundaries without guilt
– The importance of being radically honest about your needs
💡 What you’ll learn:
✓ How to reconnect with your REAL self
✓ Practical tools to manage your energy and avoid burnout
✓ How to shift from adversity to opportunity
✓ Why resilience starts with self-awareness, not hustle
✓ The difference between surviving and truly thriving
✓ How to lead with your values in work and life
Nathan’s lived across continents, coached thousands, and finished four marathons 🏃♂️— but his biggest lesson? Authenticity is your greatest asset.
📚 Check out Nathan’s book Your REAL Life now available on Amazon.
In this episode:
00:00 Welcome
07:42 Introduction to Resilience and Well-Being
10:27 The Blueprint of Your Real Life
12:56 Understanding Reality and Acceptance
16:51 Harnessing Energy for Resilience
18:19 Authenticity: The Core of Self-Discovery
19:15 The Power of Love in Resilience
22:02 Facing Adversity: A Mindset Shift
27:18 Building Awareness and Self-Understanding
28:48 Advertenity: Finding Opportunity in Adversity
37:03 Types of Adversity and Their Impact
42:08 Taking Control of Financial Adversity
43:06 Understanding Personal Values and Identity
45:18 Regulating and Recovering Energy
55:07 Practical Tips for Energy Management
01:02:42 The Impact of Vulnerability on Leadership
01:09:50 Leading with Love and Self-Care
01:12:48 Transformative Reads for Personal Growth
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