{"podcast":{"title":"Next Level University","slug":"next-level-university-1117762","podcast_index_feed_id":1117762,"rss_url":"https://rss.buzzsprout.com/742955.rss","website_url":"http://www.nextleveluniverse.com","image_url":"https://storage.buzzsprout.com/7yebaufiw39en7vxqdmnx1irooz2?.jpg","author":"Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros","episode_count":1000,"summary":"Success isn't a secret. It's a system and we teach it every day. Next Level University is a top-ranked daily podcast for dream chasers, entrepreneurs, and self-improvement addicts who are ready to get real about what it takes to grow. Hosted by Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros, this show brings raw, honest conversations about how to build a better life, love more deeply, lead with purpose, and level up in every area... from health to wealth to relationships. With over 2,000 episodes and listeners in more than 175 countries, we combine experience, data, and deep coaching insights to help you: Master your mindset and habits Scale your effort and income Create deep, aligned relationships Stay consistent when motivation fades Build a life you’re proud of one day at a time No fluff. No hype. Just real growth, every single day. Subscribe now and join #NextLevelNation.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T16:20:11.771255+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/next-level-university-1117762"},"episode":{"title":"Is There More Pain In Being Yourself Or Pretending To Be Someone Else? (2420)","slug":"is-there-more-pain-in-being-yourself-or-pretending-to-be-someone-else-2420","published_at":"2026-05-02T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/next-level-university-1117762/is-there-more-pain-in-being-yourself-or-pretending-to-be-someone-else-2420","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/next-level-university-1117762","url":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/742955/episodes/19112458-is-there-more-pain-in-being-yourself-or-pretending-to-be-someone-else-2420.mp3","audio_url":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/742955/episodes/19112458-is-there-more-pain-in-being-yourself-or-pretending-to-be-someone-else-2420.mp3","summary":"Authenticity sounds simple until being fully yourself threatens your need to belong. In this episode of Next Level University, Kevin and Alan break down the hidden cost of being authentic, pretending to fit in, and manufacturing acceptance in rooms where you may not actually belong. Some people puff up. Some people dial down. Some people keep emotional distance so rejection never gets too close. Kevin and Alan use personal examples, client patterns, and years of coaching to challenge a hard q...","meta_description":"Authenticity sounds simple until being fully yourself threatens your need to belong. In this episode of Next Level University, Kevin and Alan break down t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1614,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/next-level-university-1117762/episodes/is-there-more-pain-in-being-yourself-or-pretending-to-be-someone-else-2420/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/next-level-university-1117762/is-there-more-pain-in-being-yourself-or-pretending-to-be-someone-else-2420.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}