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Written By: Dr. Jaime G Raygoza
On a recent Finding the Unicorn in You podcast, personal trainer and confidence coach Jarrod Bruce Lee shared his journey to self-acceptance and living authentically. After years of hiding his sexuality and struggling with body image, Jarrod now helps gay men transform both physically and emotionally through his program The Daring Academy. His insights inspire others to embrace their truths.
Heal Your Inner Child
Many insecurities stem from childhood wounds, Jarrod notes. Negative messages about our bodies or sexuality may linger as inner criticism. By releasing shame and sharing vulnerably, we reconnect with our core selves. Our thoughts create our reality, so change begins by challenging rigid assumptions ingrained long ago.
Feel the Fear, Act Anyway
Stepping outside comfort zones often sparks anxiety, but avoiding risks leaves us stuck. Jarrod advises feeling the fear but taking small actions anyway, like going for a short walk. Celebrate tiny wins. Motivation follows action. Progress happens when we parent ourselves with compassion, not criticism.
Define Your Own Success
To build body confidence, focus on your goals rather than societal ideals, Jarrod recommends. Do it for your own joy and health, not others’ approval. Comparison and perfectionism sabotage us. Instead, get radically honest about your strengths, challenges, and purpose. Your unicornsness emerges when you express your unique truths.
Unicorn Lesson
Jarrod inspires us to release pretenses and make peace with the past. By embracing all of who we are, vulnerabilities, and all, we attract people who appreciate our authentic selves. When we trust our inner guidance, external validation matters less.
What fears or falsehoods still limit you? How can Jarrod’s wisdom help you live more fully?
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