In this episode of How to Relate, therapist Bianca Hughes joins Brittani to explore the exhausting cycle of perfectionism, the pressure to meet others’ expectations, and what it truly means to live in alignment with your authentic self. Bianca shares her personal journey—including selling her home and taking a global sabbatical—to illustrate how reconnecting with your true identity can create freedom, trust, and joy.
You'll understand how perfectionism develops, why authenticity is often suppressed, and how small mindset shifts can help you reconnect with who you really are. If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to be “enough,” this conversation will help you rethink success, identity, and what it means to live authentically.
In This Episode We Cover
Why perfectionism often develops in high achievers
The hidden cost of living by others’ expectations
What authenticity actually means (beyond the buzzword)
How Bianca’s sabbatical changed her relationship with work, identity, and consumerism
Why trusting yourself is the foundation of confidence
How to create your own version of a “sabbatical” without quitting your life
Why living authentically benefits everyone around you
Bianca's Resources:
Website: https://www.authenticallybeyou.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/authenticallybeyou
Brittani's Resources
Weekly Newsletter: https://relate-co.kit.com/e9f87bb2dc
Work together: https://www.brittaniprocknow.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/brittani_procknow
Intimacy Workbook: https://howtorelate.kit.com/b956780219
