Just like everybody else, we’ve faced shame and struggled with our sense of worth in our lives. Now, we’re on the path to reconnecting with our true selves and finding “our people” .

Dr. Kelly Flanagan joins us on The Mentee Podcast as we talk about the journey of finding our sense of worthiness and reconnecting with our true selves. How can we share our true selves with our treasured relationships? What does it feel like to feel worthy?

We answer these questions and more in this episode so join us in our conversation about worthiness!

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

• Shame and ego are part of the journey
• Be wise in your vulnerability
• Find people on the same path
• Worthiness isn’t equal to your bank account
• Feel worthy. It’s time to play and have fun!

Episode Highlights:

[11:45] Losing and Finding Our Sense of Worth

As we live our lives, we go through steps of losing our original sense of worth, building a false self, and finally reconnecting with our true self and sense of worth. As we find our true selves, we share this vulnerable moment with the people who celebrate our worth with us.

[15:20] Wise Vulnerability

Rediscovering your sense of worth can lead to change. It’s necessary to explain and share this with others. Be wise in your vulnerability. Think about who and how you’ll share your true self .

[22:42] Worthy, New Relationships

As we go through the cyclical process of discovering worthiness, we want to find people on the same journey. These kinds of people are happy to have a conversation about their experiences and realizations in their lives. 

[26:11] Success in Worthiness

Discovering our sense of worth doesn’t mean not being interested in money. Career success can even end up flourishing. The difference is that as we embrace our true selves, we identify less and less with how much money we have or the possessions we own.

[27:55] A Time to Play

Regaining your worthiness is like reexperiencing a sense of child-likeness. There are no more games and competitions but there is fun and play. We uncover the joy that exists naturally within us.

Developing an ego and a false self is important in our journey. It’s what can help us reconnect with our true selves.  Let’s take the time for contemplation to stop doing and start observing who we really are.

Notable quotes from the Episode:

[16:41] “If there's a hallmark of truly having re-embraced your sense of worthiness, it is seeing the worthiness of everybody else.”

[19:41] “Without that moment of vulnerability, we really don't get clarity about the people we belong with.”

[26:38] “Your career success can blossom once you've embraced your true self.”

[29:53] “There's nothing to prove. The game's over.”

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Dr. Kelly Flanagan: Website | Facebook | Blog | Loveable

Connect with Wyatt Graves: LinkedIn | Website

The Mentee Podcast: Website |