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You're Allowed to Be You — Stop Asking Permission
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- May 30, 2026
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- 464
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Summary
Host Corey Proffitt-Boyd explores why so many of us hide our true selves and live under the imagined supervision of the "committee." He shares personal stories—from growing up gay in a small town to wearing a hair system—and offers a clear message: you don’t need permission or approval to be who you are. The episode encourages listeners to stop apologizing for harmless joys, embrace authenticity, and stop shrinking for others. It’s a call to live openly, take up space, and say what you believe—right now, just as you are.