Living in alignment with one's truth, even when it leads to significant loss or social rejection, is necessary for psychological survival and freedom.

“I realized that without speaking the truth and living in harmony with my truth I couldn't survive psychologically”

Authenticity is the crucial, necessary connection to one's true self, gut feelings, and soul.

“In the book, we talk about this tension between authenticity and attachment. And authenticity being connected to what your soul says, your gut feelings, which is necessary.”

Living authentically requires being real about who you are and who you want to be, often revealed by confronting the reality of your limited time.

“I think death can be a great inspiration for us to start living more authentically and be real with who we are and who we want to be”